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7 Reasons to Buy My New Book & an iPad Mini Giveaway

August 18, 2014 by Darlene Schacht 7 Comments

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This past Saturday I announced the pre-release of my book, Messy Beautiful Love: Hope and Redemption for Real-Life Marriages. The reason that I’m especially excited to introduce this book to you, is because I’ve been working on it and praying about it for over two years now. If you only read one of my books, this is the one to pick up.

If that hasn’t convinced you, let me give you seven other reasons to pick up my book today:

1. It’s on sale. The list price is $15.99, but I noticed that Amazon currently has it on sale for only $11.95! Woohoo! You should also check out the other retailers to see who is offering the best introductory price.

  • Amazon
  • Barnes & Noble
  • Books-a-Million
  • Lifeway
  • Mardel
  • Parable

2. I’ve briefly shared my testimony here on the blog, but in Messy Beautiful Love I’ve gone deeper. Much deeper. I share intimate details in this book that were painful to put down on paper. I wanted to take the easy road and stick to the things that make for light reading, but as time went by I felt an undeniable nudge toward the road less paved—painful honesty. It’s a humbling experience, that I pray brings hope and draws others to Christ.

3. It’s for average-yet-spectacular women like you. One thing I’m often told is that my books are easy to read. I think it’s because I write with you in mind. Instead of getting all sophisticated on you, I like to imagine myself sitting down for tea at the kitchen table and having a conversation with you (please excuse the dirty dishes in the sink). In fact every single word I write is spoken out loud before it’s put down on paper. Sometimes the kids think I’m talking on the phone, and then they’ll say, “Oh, Mom’s just writing again!” 😉

4. This book is nothing short of a miracle. Growing up I was diagnosed as dyslexic. I wrote backward and I had a tutor sitting beside me for a couple of months. I couldn’t read. In fact I don’t remember finishing a book until I was about 30-years-old, when I made my way through the King James Version of the Bible. I failed grade 12 English, which was a requirement for graduation, but they gave me a much lower credit just so that I could graduate with the rest of my class. I never dreamed that I would be a writer, but God had bigger plans for me than I had for myself. I’ve since become a NYT best-selling author when I co-authored a book with Candace Cameron Bure, and this book, Messy Beautiful Love is published by the awesome team at Thomas Nelson. I’m in awe of God’s grace.

5. This book made my mom cry. You might not think that’s a big deal, but trust me–it is. *smile* The odd thing is that I was iffy about giving her an advance copy. Having strangers read my story is one thing, but family? These are the people I interact with and the people I see every day. Frankly, I wasn’t sure if I was ready to put myself out there.

One night around 11:30 pm, my mother called me in tears. She had just started reading the book and once the tears started flowing, they wouldn’t stop.

“Hold on,” I told her, “I’ll be right there.”

I rushed over to her house and within 20 minutes we were lying in bed, holding hands and watching “Little House on the Prairie.”

“Mom,” I said. “If you’re this emotional after chapter one, then don’t read anymore.”

“No,” she said, “I’m on chapter three and I’m still crying.”

The next week she called to tell me that Aunty Lorraine was crying too, and that Aunty Lorraine was passing it on to one of her friends. They’re so cute those two!

6. It’s packed with inspiring encouragement that backed by the Word of God. Every chapter is designed to encourage you in your marriage. It’s about hope, redemption, grace, friendship and truth.

7. When you pre-order the book you get a fantastic freebie package valued at over $50.00! If you missed the announcement on Saturday, make sure that you click here to see the details on each freebie. I don’t want you to miss out!

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Are you ready for a giveaway?

In celebration of the upcoming release of Messy Beautiful Love, I’ll be hosting giveaways for the next eight weeks! Yeah–I’m excited too! 🙂

Want to know what they’ll be? Here’s a sneak peek:

Today – August 18th
· iPad Mini

Week 2 – August 25th
· Vita Mix S30 Personal Blender

Week 3 – September 1st
· KitchenAid 5 QT Mixer in Aqua Sky Blue

Week 4 – September 8th
· Williams Sonoma Picnic Basket Set

Week 5 – September 15th
· COFFEE PACKAGE – Includes Keurig Rivo Single Serve Cappacino & Latte Brewer & Accessories + Carousel + supply of 144 cups + set of 4 mugs

Week 6 – September 22nd
· HOME PACKAGE – Includes a Kate Spade candle + Kate Spade Trinket Tray + Giraffe at home Throw

Week 7 – September 29th
· Coach Crosstown Crossbody Bag in Light Gold & Platinum

Week 8 – October 6th
· ANTHROPOLOGIE KITCHEN PACKAGE – Includes Apron & matching pot holders + Pie Dish & matching Whisk + matching Rolling Pin

The giveaway will end at midnight each Sunday night and I’ll announce the winner the next morning (Monday) along with a new giveaway!

Entries for Canada and the US only please. 

Subscribers: Please click through to the blog to view the Rafflecopter gadget.

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Here are two links you might need:
The book page: http://www.messybeautifullove.com
This giveaway page: https://timewarpwife.com/?p=4355

Thank you for helping me get the word out!

Subscribers: Please click through to the blog to see the Rafflecopter gadget. 

Please Note: This giveaway is open to US and Canada only.

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Comments

  1. Jyll Curran says

    August 25, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    Good luck with your new book! Blessings to you!!
    Jyll

    Reply
  2. Deborah says

    August 25, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    Darlene,

    I just pre-ordered your book through Amazon.com (yes, it’s still at $11.95), I can hardly wait to receive it.

    Also, I tried to register for the Vitamix giveaway but saw no link… it kept bringing me back to the same giveaway page (https://timewarpwife.com/?p=4355). Can you please provide me with a link to register for that?

    Thanks,
    Deborah

    Reply
    • Darlene Schacht says

      August 25, 2014 at 7:04 pm

      That is fixed now. Please try again. Sorry!

      Reply
  3. Shawna A. says

    August 25, 2014 at 11:34 pm

    So excited about your new book. I’m in a new and more challenging place in marriage I ever could have imagined being, and I’m learning to love God’s way, not just the way I expected to…thanks for sharing your experiences and what God has to say as a result of that. God bless you!!

    Reply
  4. KRD says

    August 26, 2014 at 11:48 am

    This is extremely inspirational and I couldn’t have found this book at a better time. I was experiencing some challenges in my Christian marriage. I now know there’s help for us. Thank you.

    Reply
  5. Emily Rose says

    August 29, 2014 at 5:37 pm

    Darlene, it is incredible to see you tell your story so vulnerably. I’m relatively newly married and definitely want to learn from your testimony and your life. Thank you for following God’s calls.

    Reply
    • Darlene Schacht says

      August 29, 2014 at 5:39 pm

      Humbled by your grace. Thank you!

      Reply

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