Friday, May 23, 2008

Skid: Book review and Giveaway!

Contest is now closed. Winner is Mary, Congratulations! Mary, please contact me ASAP. Thanks to all who entered!

Blissfully unaware that Atlantica Flight 1945 from Atlanta to Amsterdam is about to make aviation history, First Officer Danny McSweeney focuses his energies on navigating the turbulent personalities of an eccentric female captain, a co-pilot with a talent for tactless comments and conspiracy theories, and a lead flight attendant with an outsized attitude that definitely exceeds the limits for carry-on baggage.On the other side of the cockpit door, the unscheduled in-flight entertainment includes a potbellied pig, a jittery diamond courier, and the recently jilted Lucy Meredith, whose personal mantra of “What Would Oprah Do?” will be challenged by the sudden appearance of her ex and his new traveling partner. On her left sits Hank Hazard, whose unusually polite but constant requests–prompted by his covert role as a spy for the airline–test the limits of the crew’s customer service. But as Lucy and the rest of the crew discover, Hank’s odd behavior is linked to a quiet faith that may play a key role in the fate of everyone on board. Especially when an unexpected traveler sets this already bumpy flight on a course toward the unfriendly skies.
I think this is a great read! Rene Gutteridge is a talented author! It is fun and entertaining to read this novel.

Rene Gutteridge is the author of twelve novel, including the Boo series, the Storm series, and the novelization for The Ultimate Gift, as well as Scoop and Snitch, the first two Occupational Hazard novels. She lives with her husband, Sean, and their two children in Oklahoma City.

You can purchase this book on Amazon, or

You can enter here to win a copy:

I am giving away a copy to a blogger or non-blogger of the United States! Just leave a comment. Please be sure to leave your e-mail address or blog address so I can contact you.

This contest is open until June 5th at 7:00 PM CST. For extra entries you can blog this contest, subscribe to my feed, and/or add my button to your blog! Please leave a separate comment if you do the extra work.
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98 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 26, 2008 at 12:01 PM

    I've been waiting and waiting for this one to come out! I would love to win.

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  2. AnonymousMay 26, 2008 at 1:09 PM

    Rene lives real close to me and I was able to meet her in person! she is so friendly and I have enjoyed several of her books!

    I would lOVE to win this one!!!

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  3. AnonymousMay 26, 2008 at 6:33 PM

    This book looks so interesting... I would love to read it!

    ticole96(at)msn(dot)com

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  4. windycindyMay 26, 2008 at 10:45 PM

    Happy Memorial Day! I have read good things about this book. It sounds like it has some fascinating characters and an interesting story line. Please enter me in your drawing. Thanks,Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  5. NatalieMay 26, 2008 at 11:33 PM

    I'm totally intrigued and would love to read this. Thanks for the chance to enter! :)

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  6. UnknownMay 27, 2008 at 9:06 AM

    Great review, sounds like a great read would love to win a new book!

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  7. UnknownMay 27, 2008 at 9:07 AM

    Your on my bloggy sidebar! Love your reviews!

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  8. AnnMay 28, 2008 at 11:45 AM

    After reading the review I'm definitely in! Thanks for the great giveaway!
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  9. michelleMay 28, 2008 at 12:31 PM

    I just finished reading "BOO!" and loved it. I am looking to read more books by this author.

    michelle at northofthe49 dot com

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  10. AnonymousMay 28, 2008 at 12:40 PM

    This would be a great summer read.

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  11. mom2boysMay 28, 2008 at 1:32 PM

    Sounds great. This will come in handy to read during the summer. Thanks!

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  12. mistyMay 28, 2008 at 3:23 PM

    Thanks so much for the opportunity.

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  13. AngelaMay 28, 2008 at 3:54 PM

    I'd love to have a copy!

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  14. Mary512May 28, 2008 at 5:26 PM

    Congrats on your new pregnancy. Great giveaway, thanks so much! hellomary018 at yahoo dot com

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  15. AnonymousMay 28, 2008 at 9:08 PM

    This sounds like a great read! Count me in. I'm needing some new books. Megret
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  16. mom2boysMay 28, 2008 at 9:11 PM

    I would love a chance to win a copy. This sounds like a great book. Thanks!

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  17. meganMay 28, 2008 at 9:41 PM

    Sounds like a good read. Please enter me.

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  18. sweetsueMay 28, 2008 at 10:26 PM

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  19. JillMay 29, 2008 at 8:04 AM

    Sounds great for the pool or beach this summer.

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  20. UnknownMay 29, 2008 at 8:09 AM

    I want to win!

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  21. marMay 29, 2008 at 8:14 AM

    This sounds like fine reading - thank you for the contest

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  22. KarenMay 29, 2008 at 8:44 AM

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  23. StaciMay 29, 2008 at 9:14 AM

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  24. ToystoryMay 29, 2008 at 9:47 AM

    Thank you for a chance to win this book...sounds great.

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  25. Panjo KidsMay 29, 2008 at 9:53 AM

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  26. AnonymousMay 29, 2008 at 10:28 AM

    Please allow me to read this

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  27. Fangirl JenMay 29, 2008 at 12:57 PM

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  28. AnonymousMay 29, 2008 at 2:01 PM

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  29. AnonymousMay 29, 2008 at 2:50 PM

    This one looks like a fun read and a great book for summer but I probably won't read it while I'm on an airplane.
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  30. susan1215May 29, 2008 at 3:09 PM

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  33. agordon10May 29, 2008 at 3:45 PM

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  34. AnonymousMay 29, 2008 at 4:10 PM

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  35. AnonymousMay 29, 2008 at 4:46 PM

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  39. chromiummanMay 29, 2008 at 7:03 PM

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  40. TonyaMay 29, 2008 at 8:03 PM

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  42. Miss SpokenMay 29, 2008 at 11:00 PM

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  43. AnonymousMay 30, 2008 at 12:07 AM

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  44. Stephen SaundersMay 30, 2008 at 12:51 AM

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  48. silverbeleMay 30, 2008 at 7:27 AM

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  54. Valerie Taylor MabreyMay 30, 2008 at 12:26 PM

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  55. AnonymousMay 30, 2008 at 3:00 PM

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    neneelynn@yahoo.com

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  59. Theresa N.May 30, 2008 at 10:29 PM

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  60. kristilb19May 31, 2008 at 3:04 AM

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  61. AudreyOJune 1, 2008 at 9:03 AM

    My daughter and I love to read. This would be great to win. Thanks!

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  62. AnonymousJune 1, 2008 at 2:07 PM

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  63. AnonymousJune 1, 2008 at 3:14 PM

    Thanks for having this contest. I really appreciate it.

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  64. ky2hereJune 1, 2008 at 6:06 PM

    This looks like a fun read, thanks for sponsoring the contest.

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  65. AnonymousJune 1, 2008 at 7:44 PM

    a great read for the bus rides.

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  66. AnonymousJune 1, 2008 at 11:26 PM

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  67. jennemJune 2, 2008 at 1:15 PM

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  68. UnknownJune 2, 2008 at 4:30 PM

    Sooo Intriguing!

    Blessings,
    Daniel
    Numbers 6:24-26

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  69. bison61June 2, 2008 at 4:39 PM

    I could use a new book to read this summer

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  70. AnonymousJune 2, 2008 at 5:03 PM

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  71. LisaJune 2, 2008 at 7:30 PM

    Looks great! Always up for new reading!

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  72. Candie LJune 2, 2008 at 10:36 PM

    Wow. The except intrigued me and wanted me to read more.

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  73. Erica GJune 3, 2008 at 1:55 AM

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  74. Sue FarrellJune 3, 2008 at 10:06 AM

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  75. KeketJune 3, 2008 at 10:59 AM

    This book sounds like it could be a really good read.

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  76. purplepassion126June 3, 2008 at 2:04 PM

    Sounds great!

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  77. Jinxy and MeJune 4, 2008 at 12:33 AM

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  78. jodeneJune 4, 2008 at 10:15 AM

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  79. carissaadJune 4, 2008 at 2:38 PM

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  80. MelissaJune 4, 2008 at 4:11 PM

    I always enjoy a good book

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  81. KarrieJune 4, 2008 at 4:56 PM

    add me to the giveaway please,

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  82. LeslieJune 4, 2008 at 6:05 PM

    Would love to give this a read.

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  83. AnonymousJune 4, 2008 at 6:27 PM

    Please enter me. I would love to read this.

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  84. FiggyJune 4, 2008 at 8:24 PM

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  85. AnonymousJune 4, 2008 at 8:52 PM

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  86. yellowlabsJune 4, 2008 at 10:56 PM

    Looks like a super read!

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  87. azrosebudJune 4, 2008 at 11:56 PM

    please enter me - this book would keep me entertained

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  88. AnonymousJune 5, 2008 at 12:30 AM

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  89. UnknownJune 5, 2008 at 1:10 AM

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  90. masonsgranny59June 5, 2008 at 5:59 AM

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  91. klp1965June 5, 2008 at 7:55 AM

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  92. lilykJune 5, 2008 at 8:51 AM

    Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!

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  93. /\Heather/\June 5, 2008 at 1:18 PM

    Oh, yes, please. :-) Thank you!

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  94. TammyJune 5, 2008 at 6:03 PM

    Can never have too many books to read, especially over summer! Thanks for the chance.

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  95. mrstrooperJune 5, 2008 at 6:25 PM

    I'm always looking for a good book!

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  96. AnonymousJune 5, 2008 at 8:42 PM

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  97. Miranda WardJune 5, 2008 at 8:46 PM

    please enter me thanks

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  98. Renee GJune 5, 2008 at 10:32 PM

    Please enter me.

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