2022 WINNERS of SANCTUARY'S 
7th ANNUAL BOOK GIVEAWAY​

The Sanctuary editors would like to thank
all authors, publishers and publicity companies who participated in our
7th Annual Book Giveaway.
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Winners are randomly selected from late November through mid-January.
Click book covers for excerpts or to find more information about the book.

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A huge THANK YOU goes out to our giveaway sponsors:

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Mary Y. (a reader from NY) won Cooking with Marika (Delicious Nutrition) by award-winning author and Certified Holistic Health Coach Marika Blossfeldt. This is a cookbook and nutrition guide in one. Integrating the wisdom of Eastern philosophies with the knowledge of Western science, Marika gently guides the reader to a deeper understanding of how food affects our entire being. She teaches us how to strengthen immunity, restore and maintain a healthy digestive tract, prevent inflammation and lose weight—without counting calories, dieting or deprivation. Marika is also the author of ESSENTIAL NOURISHMENT: Recipes from My Estonian Farm.

Aadel B. (a reader from OK) won Neglect (Arcade Publishing) by bestselling author Kim Wozencraft. This is a the story of a young mother at war on two fronts: first as a soldier in Afghanistan and then upon her return to rural Granite County, New York, where one terrible mistake threatens her family and her sanity. After a nearly fatal night of despair, she is swept up into a vast and indifferent bureaucracy that threatens to take her children from her - forever. Neglect is a profound story of mother love. Kim is also the author of the international bestseller Rush, adapted into a film starring Jennifer Jason Leigh.

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Pam K. (a reader from NY) won Black Women in Business (Deborah Cole Connections) by Rose Smith and Deborah Cole. This book introduces the world to a group of powerful women who have overcome extensive odds to establish and grow their businesses.  Often when women are asked how they excel, they are able to share humble stories of courage, determination, and commitment.  By learning that others have "gone before" we know that it is possible to achieve our dreams through dedication, tenacity and resilience. Stay tuned...this book will be excerpted in Sanctuary in February 2022.

Kathleen Z. (a reader from CT) won Magician of Light (She Writes Press) by J. Fremont. This story illuminates the dark side of jewelry designer René Lalique’s life while spinning a suspenseful tale of twisting fates. An enthralling love story filled with historical intrigue and overshadowed by the unknowable. "Magician of Light is a memorable story of historical intrigue, jeweler René Lalique, and the relationships that inspired his art. This is a compelling, engaging tale of historical intrigue, and Fremont’s characters are immersive." (Booklife Reviews by Publisher's Weekly) 

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Cheryl T. (a reader from FL) won Art Completes (Biryukov Academy) by Elena Zelenina. This book is designed to help you experience deep personal growth through the means of making art. The book sets forth a unique and effective way to gain art skills based on tapping intuitive knowledge within and rewriting powerless ideas. Elena is an artist, educator and ardent arts advocate. Her work is exhibited widely and she serves as the Chair of the Membership Committee for the National Association of Women Artists.

Kelly C. (a reader from NJ) won Smart Woman's Guide: The Money Belief Formula (Herfinance Club) by Susan Diamond. Susan explains that millions of women are held back by internal money blocks that prevent them from achieving their full financial potential. This book will help you identify and release those blocks so you can move forward with confidence and clarity, and finally, achieve the level of financial empowerment you desire. You will gain a clear understanding of how your unique money story has been impacting your your relationship with money - for better or worse.

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Linda L. (a reader from NY) won Ready or Not (Finishing Line Press) by Robin Wright. Robin's first collection of published poems explores the universal theme of unexpected life events through images and language related to relationships, love, loss, death and dementia. "This chapbook offers a dizzy read about the hope and loss that makes life worth living." ~ Ingrid Bruck, author Robin has shared some of her poetry in Sanctuary. Search for her work from Poetry Corner.

Cloe S. (a reader from NY) won Date Smart (Familius LLC) by Carla Manly, Ph.D. Sometimes we have HUGE expectations for the ideal relationship, but dating isn’t about being perfect or catching the perfect partner; it’s all about creating compassionate self-awareness and stronger self-esteem. Carla also contributes her expertise publicly as a speaker and through top-notch media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, NBC, The New York Times, and many others.

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Laura S. (a reader from NY) won Seeing Eye Girl (She Writes Press) by Beverly Armento. In this emotional memoir, Beverly shares the coping strategies she invented to get herself through the trials of her young life, and the ways in which school and church served as refuges over the course of her journey. Breaking the psychological chains that bound her to her mother would prove to be the most difficult challenge of her life –​ and, ultimately, the most liberating one. This book was inspired by the many teachers who mentored her.

Molly C. (a reader from OR) won Crazy to Leave You (Lake Union Publishing) by Marilyn Simon Rothstein. Forty-one years old, the last of her friends to marry, and down to a size 12, Lauren Leo is in her gown and about to tie the knot. There’s just one thing missing: the groom. What lies ahead is the road to self-acceptance and at long last feeling worthy. With a new way to measure love and success, Lauren chucks her scale –​and finds a second chance in the most unexpected place.