The 365 Photo Book is (Almost) Here!
Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 8:32AM 
This is actually the proof of the huge, gorgeous coffee-table-size softcover edition of 365 Days of Gratitude: Photos from a Beautiful World. This is the one I promised to give away lots of copies of. (Bad sentence, but good sentiment, right?) And I plan to keep that promise.
I wanted to show it to you so you could get some idea of the size and quality of the book in question.
My next step is to order several cartons of them. And start giving them away on this blog, and maybe also on my Facebook author page.
As always, all you have to do is comment that you want one. Do leave your email address in the comment form. I promise I won't use it for any other purpose but to notify you if you win. Don't leave your email address in the body of your comment unless you want everybody to see it.
I'm not sure when I'll have more copies, but let's start the giveaway now for three. 
It will end when I have the books in hand. I'll choose three commenters at random.
I'll give away a lot more. Maybe one a month. Maybe I'll get more creative. But I'm excited, now that I've seen how well the paper book turned out. So let's get started!
Catherine
Okay, it's here. I have copies. So I'm going to give it just over the Memorial Day weekend for people to add their names. And then early next week I'll do a drawing for three of these. Comment away!
Reader Comments (49)
I would love a copy!! You are a generous person - good for you and great for us !!
I'd love one, Catherine.
I would LOVE to have one!
Catherine, I have been following your Gratitude photos on Facebook for quite a while and would love to have them all in one place - your book!!
So, we're off and running. That's good! Christine, Toni, Kim, Pam... you're in!
My coffee table already has a space dedicated to receiving this book,either through winning or buying! So looking forward to viewing all your beautiful pictures in one place. Thanks for the opportunity, Catherine.
There you go, Pat. Now you're in!
OHHHHhhhhhh, Catherine - the excitement is Seriously building! PleasepleasePlease put me in the running for this Beauty! Thank you for the generosity you display towards your fans - you're one of a kind, dear lady!
I would love to have one of your wonderful, inspiring photo books.
Thanks for coming by the blog, Rosemary and Barbara. You're in the running.
I love all the daily pictures you post! They always take us on whatever hike, walk or adventure you undertake. Can't wait to see this new book! I would love a copy!
Of course I want one. I want it so much I'll buy it, but wait to see if I win first. Then maybe I'll buy one anyway to give away.
Thanks, Rawfeyl and Claudia. The problem will be selling it cheaply, though I do think it's worth the price tag I'll have to put on it. Let's work on my faithful readers winning free copies and go from there.
I've been eagerly awaiting this book. Would love to have one, Catherine! Plus, I did not realize that you have a blog. Not much of a web trawler am i.
I would treasure a copy. Bless you.
I would love one!
I have so enjoyed seeing your beautiful photographs on FB, Catherine. Would love a copy of the book.
By George, you did it. I want one. Got to be better than my black/white Kindle pics.
Fantastic. The sample pics are beautiful and reflect your spirit. I'd love one.
I have "talked" to you about your gorgeous photos, and I would love to have a lovely book full of them!! Thank you for this offer! I hope I win...but if I don't, I wast to buy one!
I am excited to see the photos, but even more anxious to read the words on each page...
Just love all your books and would really like to own this beautiful book.
Have been reading your books for the past year and love them. Have gotten a couple friends who are now reading you too. Can hardly wait to see the big picture book and am hoping I will be one of your winners.
Have been reading your books for the past year and love them. Have gotten a couple friends who are now reading you too. Can hardly wait to see the big picture book and am hoping I will be one of your winners.
Sorry to be slow in answering. I was away. But thanks for that lovely flurry of entries, and if you put your name above (well, one person put my name, but that happens from time to time) you are in.
I enjoy your books and your blog. I'd love the coffee table book!
Thanks, Tamara! You're in the running.
It looks beautiful!! It's a perfect idea for a coffee table book. <3
Thanks, Wendy! I'll put your name in the running for one.
GORGEOUS!!! I would be honored to have this grace my coffee table. Hope I'm not too late!! :-)
You are not too late, Tracey!
Hello Catherine.
Pick me. Pick me!
:)
Well, I can't promise, but I'll sure put your name in the running. :) Appreciate the enthusiasm!
Oh yes perleeezie!
Well, if you're going to ask so nicely... :) No control over whose name comes out of the hat, but I'll be sure to put yours in.
This book looks absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for the opportunity to win one! You are the best!
Thanks, Audrey, and good luck!
A copy of this from my favorite author would absolutely make my day!!!!!
Great! Who's your favorite author? :) Just kidding. Putting your name in the running.
I'll even be happy to walk around the corner and pick it up... I'd love one, thank you xoxoxoxo
I absolutely want one!
Oooh. Nice incentive, Di. No postage. But it's still random. :) And thanks, Ciara, you are entered!
I like the concept of this book - Gratitude! I want to give a copy of this book to my niece!
Well, let's start by seeing if you win one, Penny. And we'll go from there. Thanks!
I would love a copy! I am happy for whoever wins the contest :) have a blessed day everyone
Thanks, Julianna. I'll be giving quite a few of these away over the next few months, so hopefully everyone's chances are fairly good.
Fingers crossed 😄
Love this. I love seeing your gratitude posts. Always a nice gentle unintentional reminder for all I have to be appreciative of myself. Especially during times it would be so easy to be grouchy or complain. Thanks for all you give. Would love a chance at this.
Thanks for jumping into the drawing, Shawna and Stacy, and good luck!