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WIN! 1 Of 3 Copies Of Zoe Foster & Hamish Blake's 'Textbook Romance'! ♥
in I Want... Fun!8 Nov 2009 | 138 Comments
Indicators That You Suspect A Book Will Be Hugely Awesome:
x You eagerly anticipate its arrival in bookstores.
x Upon THE big release day, you immediately bolt out to purchase it, even though the title is Textbook Romance: A Step-By-Step Guide To Getting The Guy, and you're uh, kind of in a long-term relationship.
Cold, Hard Evidence That You KNOW A Book Is Hugely Awesome:
x You're unable to put it down. AT ALL. Even though you know you're supposed to be leaving the house in five minutes' time, or vacuuming, or anything else that suggests promptly escaping Book Land, which of course, you completely don't want to do.
x Forgetting that you're on public transport becomes normal.. that is, until your hysterical cackling at the authors' stupendous humour is met with a swift glare from almost every single passenger on the bus.
x On the very first day of purchase, you lose it, and instead of calmly shrugging it off or wildly cursing, you decide that the only logical course of action is to buy another copy. Now.
Yes! I'm in love with Zoe Foster and Hamish Blake's Textbook Romance, and while I COULD endlessly discuss its excellence point by point, you know what? I'd kind of prefer to give away three copies of it, so that you can marvel at it all by yourself. And also? I'm sure that you have better things to do. Like paint your fingernails. Or watch Gossip Girl.
Penguin Says: Wouldn't it be great if there was a textbook with clear lessons on clever dating and how to build that Perfect Relationship? One that tells it straight but lets you laugh at yourself too? One that leaves you with your dignity and your personality intact? There is!
Zoe Foster, relationships guru, provides whip-smart step-by-step lessons in successful romancing, with male commentary from self-confessed male, Hamish Blake.
From 'Never Drink and Text' to the secrets of avoiding the 'Thai and Tracksuit Pants Curse' and the meaning of 'Engaging the Apricot', Textbook Romance is essential reading for every girl looking for love that lasts.
I Say: It's AWESOME. It's an example of the rare kind of literary brilliance that once you've consumed, will feel the unquenchable urge to recommend to almost everyone you know. And the best part? It's NOT just ideal for those searching for a partner, because it also contains an abundance of wisdom on self-love and the importance of how you perceive and present yourself, applicable to anyone and everyone, regardless of their relationship status!
Bonus: If you're still unsure, there's a delightful little checklist here (as well as an extract, score!) that will assist you in determining how relevant Textbook Romance may be for you.. although, if you're like I was and don't really care either way, and just want to read the book, that's also perfectly f-i-n-e.
♥
How do you win a copy? Originally, I was going to request that you share your best or worst dating experience.. but then decided that if you hadn't actually had one, you may kind of heavily dislike me for reading this far without the potential of gaining something.. ahem. So! All that you have to do is answer the question:
How did you discover Frock & Roll?
See! That's easy! Because you're already here! All you have to do now is remember HOW you got here.. did you google the words ''banquet roll''? (Yes, I have no idea what this has to with this website, but I can assure you that someone stumbled across here yesterday because of it!) Or was it the result of clicking over from another website, a referral from a friend, or because I know you in real life and um, you were kind of sick of hearing about this blogging business and just decided to check it out to shut me up?
I have three copies to giveaway, and will post them anywhere in the world, even if you live in a cave in Uzbekistan! (Although, I'd kind of prefer it if you didn't live in a cave, as it might make things a bit difficult in the post office.)
All entries will be placed in a hat, the winners will be randomly drawn and the competition will close on Sunday, 15 November 2009 (that's a week from now - thank-you, calendar!). GOOD LUCK!
xoxo
Comments (138)
Found it through gala darling!
17 Nov 2009, Alice
Thank-you very much for your answers, everyone! The competition is now closed and the winners will be announced soon!
xoxo
17 Nov 2009, x Corrine/Frock & Roll x, www.frockandrollonline.com
via gala darling :-D
16 Nov 2009, oh shoot, www.ohshoot.nl
via gala darling!
16 Nov 2009, liz
Sounds like an awesome book :). got here via Gala Darling
16 Nov 2009, Eggplantgirl
Wow, nice work Corrine. You got a great reaction here with the competition :)
xxxx
16 Nov 2009, Alex, http://stockingsneededmending.blogspot.com
i found out about frock and roll through galadarling.com!
16 Nov 2009, tina, http://darlingletmego.tumblr.com
Through gala darling! =]
16 Nov 2009, Laura Maria Mora
gala <3
16 Nov 2009, brooke
I got here via Gala Darling! :)
16 Nov 2009, Vayda
I found Frock and Roll from searching 'Textbook Romance' on Twitter and from Hamish tweeting about Zoe and Zoe tweeting about this website (woohoo 6 degrees of seperation). Coincidental? Me thinks!
15 Nov 2009, Mira Bi, http://www.twitter.com/MiraBi
I got here via Gala Darling.
15 Nov 2009, Micco, http://xveganxparty.blogspot.com
I, along with it seems everyone else, found this site via Gala Darling!
15 Nov 2009, Gen
A combination of Twitter AND Gala Darling's Carousel. When something's advertised in two places at once you kinda get the feeling it's unarguably awesome and to check it out, thus - commented! Arigato!
15 Nov 2009, Ariane
From Gala!
15 Nov 2009, Jack
from gala! hahaha
15 Nov 2009, Mirela
From one of the most rad people in the whole universe who through her podcasts is a major help for the transformation of moi--GALA DARLING.
15 Nov 2009, Danielle, www.facebook.com/joiseydani
galadarling.com also! oooh i want to read this!
15 Nov 2009, Meg
From Gala! :)
15 Nov 2009, Jasmine
yup, like everyone else, G.Darling.
15 Nov 2009, naomirose, www.thegluttonousvegan.com
i, also, found frock and roll online via galadarling but i can def say i am impressed.
15 Nov 2009, Jeanine
I hail to you from the Galaverse!
15 Nov 2009, Madison
Another Gala referral :). Glad to be here!
15 Nov 2009, Paige
I clicked the link from lovely Gala Darling!
Love your blog! :)
15 Nov 2009, Allison
Gala Darling's lovely link-age.
And it was love at first click!
xoxo
14 Nov 2009, Bev, http://www.myspace.com/cherry.cola
Person # 932432892923874326947326842382376 linked here from the lovely Gala Darling! xx
14 Nov 2009, Sten
Ages ago after googling sequins!
14 Nov 2009, Justine
From www.alreadypretty.com - and you're fabulous!
14 Nov 2009, Erin
Via www.smaggle.com, and I looooooooooooooooooooooove you!
14 Nov 2009, Joey
So I'm going to join the army of Nonpareils and tell you I was sent by Gala Darling.
14 Nov 2009, Rhii
I found you via the lovely Gala Darling's site!
14 Nov 2009, Gemma
also from galadarling!
14 Nov 2009, Beebe
I heard about this site and the book from the amazing Gala Darling. x
14 Nov 2009, Lynn
So I just got out of what I thought would be the relationship of a lifetime. 18 years young and I'm thinking of things that should be on the minds of post-grad 27 year olds. I stumbled upon this lovely page from Galadarling and now I'm intrigued on this book.
14 Nov 2009, Kayteens, http://kayteens.tumblr.com
I found you through one of my hero's website- Gala Darling. :-)
14 Nov 2009, Katherine Lane
I came here through galadarling.com - plus, the book sounds quite enticing =]
14 Nov 2009, Tara, cocotapioka.tumblr.com
I found you through Gala Darling :)
14 Nov 2009, Carla
AHHH!!!
I totally heard from gala darling. She is one of the best at being on top of things fabulous!
And this book sounds FABULOUS.
14 Nov 2009, Lauren Elizabeth, http://miceeatme.tumblr.com/
i've heard about this book, looks rad.
from galadarling.com
14 Nov 2009, Amy Petersen, http://blotchybuttcheeks.blogspot.com
from the ever awesome gala darling! boy i hope i win this book, looks so fun! xxx
14 Nov 2009, kate, http://www.kateandkult.com
g-g-gala! darrrling.
14 Nov 2009, tatiana
I'm not original!: Ms. Gala Darling.
I love the book's title!
14 Nov 2009, Azul
From Gala of course! :)
14 Nov 2009, Alex F
Galadarling.com
14 Nov 2009, Denise
Followed the trail of Gala Darling.
14 Nov 2009, Caitlin
I got here via Gala Darling!
14 Nov 2009, Lily
To find true love? How could I pass this up!! I clicked the link from Gala Darling's icing blog xx
14 Nov 2009, Joanna
discovered your blog through gala's weekly roundup of links. it is lovely! x
14 Nov 2009, katherine
I used to read your other site (can't think of its name right at the moment--ack!)..but saw this link through iCiNG : )
14 Nov 2009, erica, twitter.com/ericaleexo
From galadarling.com of course ;)
14 Nov 2009, Kim
I came across this through galadarling.com!
14 Nov 2009, Ellen
Found your site through gala darling!
14 Nov 2009, Iris
Book sounds great!
I found you through galadarling.com and will definitely continue to follow this blog!
14 Nov 2009, Kat
I found this website from Gala Darling.
14 Nov 2009, Hayley Locke
I found your site through Gala Darling <3
14 Nov 2009, Hayley
I found this lovely website through Gala Darling!
14 Nov 2009, Zoe Rosenberg
I found this lovely website through Gala Darling!
14 Nov 2009, Zoe Rosenberg
I found out about you through the wonderful Gala Darling! I'm really glad, your blog is awesome <3
14 Nov 2009, Juliet, http://dear-sweetlings.blogspot.com/
I heard of Frock & Roll through Gala Darling's blog, like many of the above readers.
I'm excited that someone else shares my love of puns, being that my blog is called Frock Yeah ;)
14 Nov 2009, Moni, frockyeah.blogspot.com
This is one my favourite websites! (but my first time commenting!)
I discovered it when I was trawling google in search of a way to use illuminator.
Found the mint advice on here and ever since Frock and Roll has had a secure place on my RSS.
Thanks. Keep writing!
14 Nov 2009, Momo
galadarling's lovely website.
14 Nov 2009, Alice
How did I hear of this?
I clicked on a link from Gala Darling's website!
14 Nov 2009, kerri
The book looks incredible! I'm looking for something new to read during the upcoming holidays and I think this could be the perfect fit!
I found Frock & Roll through Galadarling.com!
14 Nov 2009, Amanda
I found you through some other site/blog that linked you back in like August.
I forgot all about them and became addicted to you :)
14 Nov 2009, Elissa
I've clicked the link on Gala Darling's website. I'd love to get to know your blog better!
14 Nov 2009, Evelien D
Gala!
14 Nov 2009, Maggie
Found you through iCing!
14 Nov 2009, J
gala!
14 Nov 2009, Emalie
I found you today through Gala! I seem to remember seeing you linked somewhere, though, & never clicking through on the link...your blog looks like one of the places I'd like, I'll check it out. :)
14 Nov 2009, Michelle, http://www.wicked-whimsy.com
The absolutely wonderful Gala Darling!
14 Nov 2009, Nicole
that book looks so cute! :)
14 Nov 2009, katie
I discovered this site through Gala Darling (galadarling.com)! Loving it so far :)
14 Nov 2009, Kate Sloan, http://youtube.com/kaile
I found it through GalaDarling's website!
14 Nov 2009, Claire
I discovered this wonderful website through my favorite blogger, Ms. Galadarling! As soon as I clicked on the link I knew I would love this site. The design, the entertaining writing, and the fun of it all have made this website a permanent bookmark on my browser. <3
14 Nov 2009, Hope
I found this through Gala Darling's site. :)
14 Nov 2009, Kiah
oh can't remember. maybe something about quotes was googled?
14 Nov 2009, Sadie
I found your blog through Gala Darling, and I absolutely adore it! :)
14 Nov 2009, Mandi
I'm not sure...I've been here before!! but Gala Darling just pointed me back here!
14 Nov 2009, elizabeth
I'm not sure...I've been here before!! but Gala Darling just pointed me back here!
14 Nov 2009, elizabeth
I discovered you through the lovely Gala! And I'm glad I did! :)
14 Nov 2009, Mishelle, www.mishellemabelle.blogspot.com
I found out about this site from Galadarling.com. So glad I did!
14 Nov 2009, Natanya, getyourgreenon.wordpress.com
I clicked the link on Gala Darling's website :)
14 Nov 2009, Olivia Tatum, http://tammycuteness.deviantart.com
gala sent me over :)
14 Nov 2009, Emily
Through Gala! And honestly, this book could not come at a better time for me. After going through an awful "break-up" this week with a boy who never saw eye-to-eye with me, I am desperately craving a book like this!!
xx
14 Nov 2009, Courtney F
I found you through Gala, although this isn't the first time I've stumbled over here. Will def. be peeking around again. Thanks for the great giveaway!
14 Nov 2009, Steph
I came here from GalaDarling.com , and I think I'll be adding you to my RSS reader! Thanks for creating such great content!
14 Nov 2009, Amanda
I love me some books! I heard about you from gala darling! Adding you to my feed now!
14 Nov 2009, Becky, http://prissypoodle.blogspot.com
from gala!!! ;3 although i'm sure i would have stumbled upon it soon, it looks SO GORGEOUS. <3
14 Nov 2009, Indigo, blackxlace.wordpress.com
from galadarling :)
thank you so much for this
14 Nov 2009, sea
gala! this book looks right up my alley!
14 Nov 2009, sarah
GALAAAAAAAA :D ps pick me
14 Nov 2009, Nathalie
I found you through Gala also.
In other news, this book looks awesome!
14 Nov 2009, Ally, http://artisticeatables.blogspot.com
I found this through the beautiful, wonderful, Gala Darling. :) <3
14 Nov 2009, Jacklyn
I am pretty sure I found your site through lickmycupcakes.com
: )
14 Nov 2009, Emily, emfry.wordpress.com
Just like many of the other people on here, I found it through Gala Darling.
14 Nov 2009, Sarah
Haha, found this through Gala Darling. 8)
But if I had to add in a worst (first) date experience, this guy had me get into his car (a Scion xB, the boxy kind) that was studded with fake diamonds and had that hydraulics thing (where it's higher up front and lower in back and it bumps around when he drives it). We were going to watch a movie and he decided to play it in his little DVD box inside his car. So we went in the back seat and he started to feel up my shoulders and putting his arm around me and stuff like that. Totally uncomfortable! I don't even know this guy!
And... best (first) date? 8) is with the man of my life right now. We went for sushi and he was nervous from point A to point B because I was friendly, but not I-want-to-hump-you friendly. We ended the date with great conversation, great food, and a kiss under a full moon.
14 Nov 2009, Christine
That book sounds fantastic! I haven't read such an enthusiastic, positive book review in a while so yours got me really excited.
I discovered your website through Gala Darling, who posted a lovely link to this post. I have to say, I already love it. :)
14 Nov 2009, Meaghan, odetoaudrey.tumblr.com
I found you through the wonderful Gala Darling, she always has the best links and didn't disappoint with this one!
14 Nov 2009, Lindsay
I found you through Gala Darling!
14 Nov 2009, Midnight Cowgirl, http://thefashionplanner.blogspot.com
The lovely Gala sent me here!
And what a serendipitous little find!
So lovely!
14 Nov 2009, Jodie Layne, http://ontheflume.blogspot.com
sakldfjaskldfd WANT. DO WANT. phwoar. I discovered Frock & Roll through Gala Darling, but I have visited lots before.
14 Nov 2009, Tiffany
I found this darling site through Gala Darling and her weekly carousel!
14 Nov 2009, Sri
I found your site through Gala Darling! :D
14 Nov 2009, Rachael, http://www.glassofwin.com
I found the site on Google, what a great site to stumble upon. Will be recommending it to all my girlfriends :-)
14 Nov 2009, Anna
i am a member of a site called compingforfun and they had your delightful site competition listed
13 Nov 2009, sandy morris
Wow, I don't remember... its been a while! I'm sure it was from reading one of your comments on another blog, but I don't know which one!
12 Nov 2009, Amy
Through the iCiNG links + I'm so glad that I did!
12 Nov 2009, Yasmin
Give it to meeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Longtime lurker but bigtime fan, found your website through readin Lick My Cupcakes ages ago :D
12 Nov 2009, Ness
ummm how did I find you... I think I found you linked through another blogger, that or you left a comment on my blog. I always forget how I find the blogs that I read lol. But usually it's through other blogs or comments on my blog so I'm going to assume that...
11 Nov 2009, Charlie, http://www.imabitofgeek.blogspot.com
I found you by google the words 'win 1 of' easy find, third page of google
Thank you for the chance at winning :)
10 Nov 2009, Christine , http://compingforfun.com.au/index.php
I found you on the Sportsgirl forums, and then I think you commented on my blog? :)
10 Nov 2009, Coco, http://notsonaked.blogspot.com
Oh no.. Hrm… how did I discover frock and roll?! I think you had left a witty comment on another blog I was reading and had to click through to read your witty and well written posts (prone to ass kissing?) hahaha. I love finding fabulous reads. This is a fab give-away. I can't remember exactly how I discovered frock n roll but I'm glad I did :-)
10 Nov 2009, Katie, http://musicamor.com/vinny/fuckhammer/blog/
Corrine, I would love a copy of this book.. Does it feature anything about pens or ladders?
9 Nov 2009, Bob Burr, http://stockingsneededmending.blogspot.com
Ooooooh, shiny! Even as a psych person, I love reading stuff like this (I read "Mars and Venus" a while back and still apply parts of it). I'm always fascinated by people's investigations into our relationships and their "how"s and "why"s.
It's been a while back now, but I'm pretty sure I stumbled onto Frock 'n' Roll by accident. I'd been reading Gala's site for a while (along with a couple of other blogs) and kept seeing the name pop up in comments. I liked the name and eventually popped over to see what it was all about. I know I've been a bit of a lurker (although I tend to leave tomes of comments when I remember!) but I do love what you're doing in your corner of the web. <3!
9 Nov 2009, Jaka Merriman, http://www.jakamerriman.com
Discovered on Zoe's tweet!
9 Nov 2009, Claire
I discovered you somehow, someone, somwhere linked to your blog. Blog roll, favourites, maybe some sort of link post - regardless, I was interested & RSS'd. Unfortunatly my RSS reader is about as organized as underneath of my bed - little to one! & it was only during a massive overhaul of my reader (it's organized & useable now!) that I actually, uh, managed to fish it out and poured over your fabulous content. You are wonderful Corrine, and you have me sold on this book!
9 Nov 2009, Joanne, http://www.joannefaith.com
Zoe fosters link for this prize on her twitter! Hazzah!
9 Nov 2009, nicolef
Zoe retweeted your Tweet!
and everytime I've been at Borders it's been with my long term relationship boy, so when i pick up the book I get evils.
But if i win it... hahaha I will claim innocence!
9 Nov 2009, Justine
Discovered on twitter
9 Nov 2009, joyjoyc
I found Frock&Roll on iCing's link page. And that book sure looks awesome!
9 Nov 2009, Miss Sofia, http://www.wineintheafternoon.com
Hi there,
I am an aspiring writer and a huge fan of Zoe Foster and Primped beauty website. I discovered your website from Zoes Twitter page and I will be returning here in future. Pick me, pick me! I don't live in a cave or igloo I promise! LOL
9 Nov 2009, Tammerly Holmes, Www.Tammerly.com
Discovered through Zoe tweeting about it!
9 Nov 2009, Jess, jesslomas.blogspot.com
Found your site through zotheysay tweet. Already have TR but need 2nd pristine copy as mine all dogeared from being schlepped around in handbag. Will now be following frock and roll.
9 Nov 2009, Rebecca Montague, www.confessionsofadietqueen.blogspot.com
Following Zoe Foster to Twitter, Baby, yeah!! ;oP
9 Nov 2009, Angela, www.twitter.com
I discovered it just 5 minutes ago! Zoe tweeted the link :) Would LOVE a copy! She is such a great writer. Be sure to checkout her book, "Air Kisses" as well! PS Love this blog!
9 Nov 2009, Abi
via Twitter :)
9 Nov 2009, Hayley
Through Zoe RT'ing it on twitter! Will now follow you guys too! :)
9 Nov 2009, Annabel
I actually found your site through Zoe Foster!
Your site is lovely! Definitely bookmarking. :-)
9 Nov 2009, V Southwell, http://www.twitter.com/130587
I found misscorrine.com around the time I started blogging and was scoping out the blogosphere properly, and of course, I was instantly hooked. Naturally Ii followed you here! :)
This sounds like a rather marvellous book!
9 Nov 2009, Vixel, http://www.sparkleandglitter.co.uk
I remember walking through the city talking about possible new website names, and you said you wanted 'frock and roll' for your new website =) x
8 Nov 2009, Caroline
*days
8 Nov 2009, Fi, http://lifeofafi.wordpress.com
I don't remember that far back! I think you may have commented on my blog, maybe, or I found you through a friend. It was certainly back in the misscorrine.com
8 Nov 2009, Fi, http://lifeofafi.wordpress.com
like julie, i used to read misscorrine.com - i found it from lady melbourne's blog, and then followed you here when you changed. its one of my must reads!
8 Nov 2009, dani
I was knitting warm woollen mittens for wombats and jiggling my belly like a bowlful of jelly when I stumbled upon your blog through Glossy Girl.
The colours on Frock and Roll were bright and happy and I liked the content you wrote in them =). That's how I discovered your blog, and became an avid fan of it too.
8 Nov 2009, Tina - 5ft0, www.5ft0.blogspot.com
Relationship advice in an awesome pink book? YES, PLEASE!!
I first found misscorrine.com by way of iCiNG and then followed you over here when you announced that Frock & Roll was LIIIIVE.
8 Nov 2009, Julie, http://juliettemaxwell.com
Twitter :-)
8 Nov 2009, Lisa
I bet I know how someone got here from "banquet roll" - Becauseee of the bloggers breakfast! I remember it was described as a banquet hahaha. Don't know where 'roll' comes into it... maybe you ate rolls there? :P
I discovered Frock and Roll when you told us about it in class one day :) I promptly skipped home and jumped online to revel in all it's wonderous glory :D xxx
8 Nov 2009, Alex/Axe-y., http://stockingsneededmending.blogspot.com
Oh I want one! There's an extract of it in Cosmo atm, and it sounds great. I found Frock & Roll from the Sportsgirl forums :) I didn't comment at the time but I think your website rocks!!!!
8 Nov 2009, Natalie
