freebies falling like leaves
No other season compares to autumn: the refreshing nip in the morning breezes, the vibrant hues cascading to the earth and crunching beneath our feet, the comforting aromas of warm, baking bread and seasonal spices. There is a sense of nostalgia and excitement and generosity in the air. Also mold spores. But even mold cannot detract from what is and always has been my favorite season. I could easily dedicate an entire column to her many virtues, but there are far more important matters to address. There are summer wardrobes ready to be replaced by cozy sweaters and scarves. There are Halloween decorations itching to be liberated from their dark, dank storage places. And, most importantly, there are rapidly wagging tails urging you to rake the seasonal debris into tempting piles so that the Canine Leaf-Diving Olympics may finally commence. I would not dream of delaying any manner of doggie joy, so let us move on to the drawing—and, delightful as it is, I don’t mean the illustration above.
In celebration of fall’s glorious arrival, I will be giving away one FREE digital download of The Sun Orbits My Dog every weekend from October 1, 2022 to November 26, 2022. That’s nine copies reserved for nine lucky readers between now and Thanksgiving weekend. All you have to do to enter is subscribe to my mailing list with a valid email address. Both current and new subscribers will automatically be eligible for the giveaway. One winner will be randomly selected each Friday, and the book will be delivered to your email with a one-time use BookFunnel download code. Please add rewards@jbfitzgeraldbooks.com to your address book to ensure your prize notification reaches you.
For those whose names aren’t selected, you’ll still have plenty of opportunity to snag the illustrated memoir critics are calling hilarious, heartwarming, poetic, and inspiring. The Sun Orbits My Dog is currently being offered at a 70% off discount, a limited-time price cut affordable enough to buy a copy for yourself and every dog lover on your gift list. Amazon’s ebook gifting option is incredibly simple to use, and your thoughtful birthday, holiday, doggie-adoption-day, or any-day surprise will be instantly delivered to the recipients’ inboxes. It’s like all those times you tossed your furry friend a tasty morsel just for being, well, your furry friend, only this treat is for the humans you love. Don’t worry if you secretly prefer canines over people. If read aloud, evidence suggests their dogs will relish this reward too.
Special thanks to SineDigitalDesigns for the charming watercolor illustration above.