Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Autism Awareness Giveaway Hop



Welcome to the Autism Awareness Giveaway Hop, sponsored by I Am a Reader, Not a Writer, Just Another Book Addict, Fire and Ice, and Page Turners. Here at JDP NEWS, I am giving away a copy of the e-book, The Key to Charlotte, by E.A. West. E.A. writes sweet and inspirational romances, and is herself autistic. She speaks eloquently about autism in her April 1, 2012 blog post on Autism Awareness Month. Here is an excerpt that particularly touched my heart:

"Unfortunately, I’m afraid too many autistic girls will have to deal with the same confusing adolescence I did, where they are told by professionals that they are perfectly normal yet know inside that there is something “wrong” with them, something that makes them different from everyone around them.

If you’re a girl dealing with these feelings or you know a girl who is, I can say one thing with absolute certainty based on my own experiences: There is nothing wrong with you. You are perfect the way God made you. It’s tough never fitting into any group, even your own family, and always knowing you are different from everyone around you, but there are other people in this world like you, other people who have been through what you are going through now." 

I hope you will take time to read the rest of E.A.'s post here.

Now here is a description of The Key to Charlotte:

Charlotte Harris can't speak due to a quirk in her autistic brain, but that doesn't stop her from communicating with others. Unfortunately, it prevents her from achieving two of her dreams--praising God through song and to carrying on a simple conversation using her own voice.

Zakaria Rush is the new Director of Children's Ministries at Charlotte's church, and he can't keep his thoughts off the partially mute blonde with a love for guitar music. Her love of the simple things in life intrigues him and makes him long to give her what she wants more than anything: her voice.

Can Zakaria help Charlotte find the key to unlocking her ability to speak, or will his attempt to help her only lock away their chance for love?

My giveaway is open to international entries, as long as you're able to receive a Kindle or Nook gift option. All you need to do is leave a comment on this post with your name and email address. If I can't contact you because I don't have your email address, I will draw another name.

This giveaway ends at midnight PST on April 17th. I'll announce the winner here at JDP NEWS on April 18th.

All entered? Then hop along to find some more great prizes at the links below!

24 comments:

Vicki said...

Because my daughter was Autistic, this book sounds intriguing.

DanielleThorne said...

Beautiful cover. This sounds like a touching story.

Gail Pallotta said...

What a wonderful book E. A. has written. Congratulations!

Anne Patrick said...

Sounds like another wonderful book from E.A, and I love the cover. I wish you much success!

slogan1990 said...

Thank you for this giveaway!

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Writers Unite to Fight Cancer said...

This book is interesting because Autism is much higher in boys and so girls seem to have been left out of the equation in literature.
I have linked both this JDP News Blog post and the E.A.'s post on autism to my article on the STC Blog on autism that came out the last week of March, National Developmental Disabilities Awareness month.
The more that people are aware the more that can be done to reach out and help those with any disability.
Thank you for your thoughtful Autism Hop.
Margaret L. Turley
writersunitetofightcancer@gmail.com, or musicnurse68@yahoo.com

Disincentive said...

Thank you! I would love to read this one.

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Disincentive @ (read, watch, listen) - reviews

Annell said...

Thanks for the giveaway!

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Dana said...

Thanks for this great giveaway!
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E.A. West said...

Thanks, Joyce, for this wonderful post! I hope the winner enjoys The Key to Charlotte.

debbie said...

I would love to read this book.
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IdentitySeeker said...

This sounds like such a sweet story. Thank you for the chance to win this book:)

Sarah

sarah.setar@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Thanks so much for participating in a very important blog hop.
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Andrea said...

Neat book! Please enter me.

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Irene E. Jensen said...

This hop is so important, I think. And thank you for the chance to win this book.
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Myanmar said...

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Thank you for this giveaway! :)

Jennifer Irving said...

would love this book. My sons have ASD.

Linda Henderson said...

Thank you for participating in this informative giveaway hop. My grandson has Aspergers so this is a cause that is near and dear to my heart. I'd love to read this book.

GFC as seriousreader

seriousreader at live dot com

nicolesender said...

Thanks for supporting Autism Awareness! My grandson has Aspergers and this book sounds interesting.
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jeevan said...

thanks to sharing with us.i read this article.

sweety said...

Thanks for the international giveaway!!

name - sweety

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hhkaufman78 said...

Thanks!
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Darlene said...

Thanks for the international giveaway and helping to raise autism awareness!

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DHidey said...

Thanks for the giveaway!
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