GREAT BOOK GIVEAWAY: A Survival Guide for Landlocked Mermaids by Margot Datz -- WINNER IS: Amanda Harris

[Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder]

Our giveaway this week is a beautiful and whimsical book by 29Gifter, Margot Datz. Margot Datz's work lends itself perfectly to the written word. She delights in illuminating thoughts, and has enjoyed many very pleasurable collaborations with singer Carly Simon, on four children's books. Now Margot is head over fishtail excited to announce her very own book that she has written and illustrated with Beyond Words Publishing for Simon and Schuster titled "A Survival Guide for Landlocked Mermaids", an adult picture book for women of all ages. In her guide, Datz sees "the she-nymph within, struggling to emerge, and in a swirl of whimsical and witty wisdom, lovingly offers up tips on today's dating, mating, and beyond."

The landlocked mermaid is a symbol of the contemporary woman, trapped in a paradoxical dilemma of being part worldly and domesticated, part untamable and intuitive. In A Survival Guide for Landlocked Mermaids, artist Margot Datz sees the she-nymph within, struggling to emerge, and in a swirl of whimsical and witty wisdom, lovingly offers tips for today's world of dating,mating, and beyond.

Margot's beautifully painted, contemporary mermaids are caught in the nets of their own comical dilemmas, circling the heart's fishbowl of romantic longings and in the murky depths of deep emotion. Whether it's the value of cultivating an inner water garden or coping with crow's feet and fish tails, Margot offers advice and an enchanting way of hydrating your weary mermaid soul.

Coy, sweetly mischievous, and a pinch sagacious, this is a book that, like a good glass of wine, can be enjoyed multiple times, sipped on, or downed in one reading.

Contest Rules: If you're interested in entering the raffle to win a copy of A Survival Guide for Landlocked Mermaids by Margot Datz, just leave a comment on this thread by midnight Pacific Time Thursday, April 16, 2009. No purchase is necessary to enter, but you must be a member of the 29Gifts Community Network (i.e. have a profile on this site) in order to enter. Click here to sign up free if you're not a member already. The winner will be announced Friday, April 17th on this discussion thread, and the winner will be also be contacted by email in order to obtain shipping information.

[Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder]

Y'all better enter this one. The art in this book is amazing!

[genuine]

Anytime it's a book being given away ... I'm in!
This one sounds beautiful.

[Amanda Harris]

If the artwork in side comes even close to the cover this would be an awesome score.

[Aik Yin Chien]

I'm a new member. This book sounds interesting, please count me in. Thanks!

[Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder]

This book is so amazing. I just read through it again and I love, love, love it.

[Jen Waters]

What a fabulous give!

[Carol]

Wow, sounds like an amazing gift...something I would buy for myself, my daughter and my daughters-in-law. Three of us live in Newport, RI, surrounded by the sea, but I still feel "landlocked" some days.

Carol

[Mela]

What a beautiful book and idea. I love a picture book for adults - why aren't there more of those? And, who can't relate to sometimes feeling quite out of your true element. I wish Margot the best with the book. Bless your days!

[Mary - 29Gifts Welcome Team Lead]

What a coincidence - I AM a landlocked mermaid! Waiting with baited breath... :- )

[Teri Williams]

This sounds fabulous! Count me in! Blissfully yours, Teri

[Karri Naylor]

I am excited I would love to read this book again and again!!!

[Lynn Henriksen]

This book sounds fabulous. Can hardly wait to read it. Terrific for any of us on this wonderful Giving site!