Pay It Forward Collector's Items
Monday, March 14, 2011 at 11:24AM 
So this morning I was rearranging the bookshelves a bit in my studio. For a happy reason. I have so many language translations now of my books, they don't all fit on the "foreign rights shelf." And I don't just mean Pay It Forward, either. Love in the Present Tense, Chasing Windmills, Second Hand Heart...all are being mailed to me in languages I don't speak. It's lovely.
I tend to archive at least one, hopefully two ARCs (advance reader's copies) of each book. But as I was arranging, I noticed I have many more for Pay It Forward. Many more. More like ten. I guess I thought I was saving them for posterity. Or...I don't know. Something. But they aren't doing the world much good on my shelf.
So. Want a signed advance reader's copy of Pay It Forward? Could be a collector's item one of these days. You never know.
Here's how complicated it is to win one. Leave a comment, telling me you want to win one. At the end of April, I'll choose a name out of the hat and start another contest. If I don't draw your name, keep trying. I'll give away at least six in 2011.
Easy, right?
Catherine
Ooops. One thing I forgot to mention. I need to have a way to contact you if you win, so you might want to leave an email address on the form (it won't show publicly). I am not doing giveaways to collect email addresses. I don't email readers unless they email me. If you'd prefer, just check back at the end of April to see if you've won. If so, you can go to the "contact me" page and send me a mailing address at that time.
Reader Comments (49)
I'd love to win one, thanks!
You know I want one of those...
It would be such a treat to win a signed copy of any of your books! Thank you for this opportunity...
If the competition is international then count me in! If not (because I know how expensive international postage is), then good luck everyone, Catherine's books are great :)
All countries welcome. You guys are worth the postage.
I would be honored to win a signed copy of an ARC copy of Pay It Forward. One of my all-time favorite novels, a classic, and the very first novel of yours I read. I've been an avid follower ever since then...you ROCK. Thank you for being so generous and offering us a chance to win a copy...(-:
I'd love one. For many reasons. Let's see if fate favors me. :)
I'd love this book.....Thanks for the chance :)
I would be honored to win a copy! I have to admit, it's my SECOND favorite book of yours---"Jumpstart the World" is my first favorite! But it's a close race... ;) Thanks for sharing your fabulous gift of writing with us, and for being so generous!
I would be honored to have one of these gracing my bookshelf.
Me, me, me! I want one!
Of course I would love a signed coppy of the book: PAy it Forward....
Now if only I could spell properly...Would love one Catherine!
Our classroom library would love a copy! Thanks!
YA!! You Rock!
Thanks for this great opportunity! There aren't many authors as generous as you!
and of course I'd love to win one of those! :)
It'd be stunning to have an amazing book of yours signed! It'd get a very special place in my bookshelf! <3
But, of course, I would LOVE one, please and thank you! :)
Hi Catherine! Well, as you know I'm a huge fan, yet somehow I have managed to not read Pay It Forward yet! So, YES! Include me in your drawing!! Would love to have a signed copy! Will be in touch soon! I just finished Secondhand Heart! :) Sarah
Ooh, such a fabulous prize! I'll throw my name in the hat.
What a deal! I'd love one!
I truthfully have not read Pay it Forward, but I've loved the novels of yours I have read...and it would most definitely be a collector's item. ^_^ Thanks for the giveaway, and I hope you get so many different foreign copies you have to get a whole new room to archive them in.
Thanks, John! That's a nice wish!
I haven't read Pay It Forward yet but I would love the chance to win a copy! Thanks for the opportunity!
Next to be a Ambassador for the Go Pifo project, I love win one copy of your book too Catherine!
And to make it easier for you: I will pay the postage to the Netherlands back as a thankyou if I win.
Thanks again for your great offer.
Ambassador Jan
I'd love to have one. (I'd even give my old copy to a new reader!)
It seems especially appropriate that I should enter this contest to win a copy of "Pay It Forward" - it was a discussion of the movie, and the idea, among friends on Facebook that prompted me to look to see if you were on FB, "Like" you, and then respond to a post you wrote that led me here! How wonderful it would be to receive the signed ARC of the book! Thank you!
I would love to get a copy!
Catherine,
We here in Chicago are Major Fans of PIF.
I give away PIF bracelets here in my studio. So far clients and guests have received over 150 bracelets from our studio. I and my colleagues live and do business by the philosophy that doing for others first, without the hope of any payback, benefits us all. I personally wear a bracelet 24/7, and it's only removed when I give it to someone!
I'd love to do a fundraiser/attention raiser here in Chicago, and consider starting a PIF stories chapter here.
We would love to have a copy of your book on dispsy here at The Loft to support the cause.
warmest regards,
-Steve
I would be jumping for joy if i won a signed copy of 'Pay it Forward'. It's really cool to give this opportunity to your fans!
Hi...a story to live one's life by...when I was training our AmeriCorps volunteers we watched the movie together for inspiration
Would love to have a copy of Pay it Forward...it is classic and to own a signed copy is an honor!
Wow, what a wonderful giveaway! Thank you for the opportunity to take a shot at winning your book!
absolutely wanting one ! :)
with huge gratitude ~
it will do a world of good on MY library shelf !! thank you !
I'd love to win one. One of my favourite books ever - thank you for this awsome opportunity
I would love to win a signed copy of this wonderful book!
I would love to have this....please enter me!!
Well, I want every possible edition of this book because my life changed the moment I read the first paragraph and has continued to influence my life and the lives of those around me. BUT, I already have many books, including this one and I would love to see it go to someone who has yet had a chance to be touched by the love of your characters. Perhaps those who have stars upon thars! Good luck all!
I would love to win a copy of this.....awesome!
Having such a wonderful item as a signed copy would be such a coup....I try to live my life with Pay It Forward as my daily practice.
Oh My Goodness!!! Tucker Roo and I NEED this to come and live with us SO BADLY!! This book changed the way I live my life and is one of my all time Favorites!! I listened to my audiobook copy of it until it refused to play anymore,and read my copy of the book until it fell apart in my hands, but since all this happened before my beloved Tucker came to live with me, He has only ever heard MY version of the story, so WE NEED THIS!! :)
You know my feelings :)
I would be incredibly honored and humbled to recieve a ARC copy of your book "Paying It Forward". Your tender expressive way with words and perception of the souls journey healed me at a time in my life when I was gasping for air after the loss of my parents on the same day. I was raised to "Pay it Forward" in everything I do. Not in those perfect words, but in the life my parents lived and taught us by example. In my grief I forgot how to feed my soul with that which once nourished me. One evening I put together a family movie night, "Paying It Forward" was the featured film. My entire family gathered and together wept beyond measure at the beauty in the message. We all agreed it was time to put down the sorrow and pick back up that which nourished us. Till we draw our last breath we will be "Paying It Forward"...Thank you from the bottom of my heart for reminding me thorough your words that which speaks to my heart and feeds my soul~
What a lovely comment. Thank you!
Oh gosh! i want one soo bad!! haha.. i was just watching the movie:) oh, i really want one!
This would totally thrill me to no end. Even though I've read the book and have my own copy to have one you touched! Oh my. I'm such a fan!
Accepting one of your books would be a constant reminder of what I(we) need to do in my ()our everyday living adventure.
Please put my name in drawing!!
Believe it or not, that's the only book of yours that I don't have!
Hi Catherine :) If I won this
autographed copy of Pay It Forward it would immediately become one of my all time favorite treasured possessions. I definitely would love to win this autographed masterpiece.
Very Respectfully,
Kimberly Rambin March