Gift book giveaway

It was hard to pick the five winners of copies of my two latest books to give away for Christmas — although quite a few people disqualified themselves by not sticking to the 30-word limit. Tsk, tsk!

By far the most commonly mentioned recipients for the books were readers’ children — including one who said of their girl, “She’s just coming up 6 but reading voraciously. Financial advice was never well explained when I was younger and I figure there’s no better time to learn. It will make bedtime stories a bit different from what she’s used to.” Indeed, but perhaps a little beyond her. Sixteen, definitely. Six, hmmm.

Other recipients included siblings, parents, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, friends, staff libraries and book clubs. Several planned gifts to their partners, including one man who said, “If I win the book, please send it anonymously to my wife.” What’s going on there? Then there were those who quite honestly said they wanted the books for themselves. Not quite the Christmas spirit sorry! Here are the five winners: Wilma Laryn, Sonia Johnston, David Johnston, Robert Hunter and Lynne Cardy.

● The books will be mailed to the winners shortly.