Happy Release Day!

Today is the release day for Scandalous Women, and I'm tremendously excited. It's been a year and a half since I sold the book in August 2009, and it's been a long journey from blog to book. Seven months of writing, and three months of revisions to produce the finished book. But at long last it's here and in a bookstore near you!

And I'm very happy to announce that the book has been chosen as RT Book Reviews Non-Fiction pick of the month in the April issue.  I'm working on trying to scan the article into my computer but until then the issue is at your local Barnes and Noble or Borders Bookstore.  I'm also pretty chuffed that the blog was also chosen as one of the Top 50 History Blogs by Zen College Life.  The book has also gotten rave reviews from BookPage as well as The Trades. Please check out the News and Reviews page to read them.

In honor of the release, I'm giving away an autographed copy of Scandalous Women to one lucky winner.

Here are the rules for the giveaway. Sorry, this is only for Canadian and American readers! The contest runs from today through Monday, March 7th.

1. Leave your name and email in the comments. Email is very important so that I can contact you for your address.
2. If you are not a follower and become one, you get an extra entry
3. If you tweet about the giveaway, you get an extra entry.
Good luck

Comments

Randy Seaver said…
Hi Elizabeth,

Looks tantalizing - sign me up for the contest - Randy Seaver
rjseaver@cox.net

Thanks
March 1, 2011 at 12:29 PM
Amy said…
Congratulations! I have had this book on my Wishlist for the longest time! I can't wait to get my hands on it!

Amy
tiger_fan_1997 At yahoo DOT com
March 1, 2011 at 12:31 PM
La'Shawn said…
Congrats!! I can't wait to read this! :)

La'Shawn
dl_scrapping@comcast.net
March 1, 2011 at 12:49 PM
Stephanie said…
This looks so interesting!

Stephanie
fields.steph@gmail.com
March 1, 2011 at 12:49 PM
Anonymous said…
Congrats on the book! Would be incredible to win! :)amanda71509@gmail.com
March 1, 2011 at 12:50 PM
Reina M. Williams said…
Congratulations! :)
tisreina@gmail.com
March 1, 2011 at 12:51 PM
Linda said…
I love this kind of non-fiction book, with lots of different tidbits of interesting information. Congratulations on the release, and thanks for the giveaway. I've followed your blog for quite some time.
lcbrower40(at)gmail(dot)com
March 1, 2011 at 1:08 PM
Unknown said…
Congratulations on the release! It's also a special day for me today, because I am officially 30. I've enjoyed reading up on your blog posts & can't wait to read the book!

Hope your book sells well.

kelley.jessica@gmail.com
- Jess
March 1, 2011 at 1:17 PM
Pauline said…
Felicitations Elizabeth and well done indeed. I love the cover, by the way. Sign me up for the contest and I'm off to Tweet the news. I predict a bestseller!

ladypfb@gmail.com
March 1, 2011 at 1:41 PM
Vicky Alvear Shecter said…
Outstanding, congratulations! I'm really looking forward to reading this book! I already follow you but I will tweet about the contest. My email: valvearshecter@gmail.com
March 1, 2011 at 2:36 PM
dave hambidge said…
I would love to have a copy for my holiday reading from 15 April... you know where to find me!
March 1, 2011 at 2:40 PM
Rachel said…
Yay! I'm a follower- thanks for the giveaway!

Rachelhwallen@gmail.com
March 1, 2011 at 3:21 PM
Laura Vee said…
Congratulations on the release! I look forward to reading the book, as I do your blog daily.

laura.voorhis@wchcs.org
March 1, 2011 at 4:06 PM
Johanna said…
Congratulations, I'm so excited for you. Been following and I can't wait to get my hands on this book.
Johanna

johannaloporto(at)gmail(dot)com
March 1, 2011 at 5:35 PM
Gigi said…
Congratulations! Count me in on this contest...I would love to have an autographed copy
March 1, 2011 at 7:15 PM
Audra said…
congrats, congrats -- how exciting! thank you for the giveaway! I'm a follower and I tweeted.

audra
unabridgedchick at gmail.com
March 1, 2011 at 11:27 PM
Shannon said…
Congratulations!
tiredwkids at live dot com
March 2, 2011 at 12:15 AM
Unknown said…
Congrats on the release! As a feminist I love reading about women in history.

-Samantha

samanthalstevens [at] yahoo [dot] com
March 2, 2011 at 1:14 AM
Michelle said…
This is my first post though I have been following your blog for some time. I too am a native New Yorker and an ardent Anglophile. Congratulations on the book. Loved the piece you did on Bessie Smith.

Michelle Peeples
mpeeples48@gmail.com
March 2, 2011 at 5:12 PM
Anonymous said…
Happy Release Day! I'm new to the blog, I loved your pieces on Margaret and Mary Tudor, Marie Antoinette and so many others! I can't wait to read the book!

R. Tija Maurice
lady00diamond@hotmail.com
March 2, 2011 at 6:46 PM
Daphne said…
Best wishes for the book! I would love to win a copy.

cmdaphne(at)tds(dot)net
March 2, 2011 at 7:21 PM
Mary W. said…
Happy Release Day!! I love your article on Wallis Simpson!!!
March 3, 2011 at 2:41 PM
Unknown said…
Would love to read your new book. I truly enjoy your blog and have shared it with others.

doriesintn@comcast.net
March 4, 2011 at 10:00 PM
mizwaller said…
WTG I'm 71 and a lifelong reader of historical fiction. I've learned so much from following your blog. Keep it coming.
mizwaller@gmail.com
March 7, 2011 at 2:43 PM
Name TBD said…
Congratulations on your release! Please enter me in your drawing. I'm a new follower too! pattyps [at] comcast.net
March 7, 2011 at 5:10 PM
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