October 1, 2015

Celebration! Over 5000 Copies Sold!

I hope you don't mind this break from my regular blog posts, but this is exciting and I can't help but share it. 5 Acres & A Dream The Book has now sold over 5000 copies! When I hit the "publish" button on CreateSpace nearly two years ago, I was just hoping to sell the typical self-published book lifetime goal of 200 copies. As you can imagine, this has topped my wildest expectations.

I'd like to celebrate with a giveaway. And I want to give away not just one copy, but three!

To enter, just leave a comment. That's it. But! You can earn extra entries by giving this giveaway a shout-out on your own blog or favorite social media. Just give me a link to your shout-out and you'll get an extra entry for each one. Already have a copy? You can win one as a gift for family, friend, or to donate to your local public library. I'll give you three entries if you'll write a review on your blog or Amazon. Just give me the link in your comment and the entries are yours.

Anybody, anywhere, can join in. Multiple entries entitle winners to one copy only. Winners will be announced one week from today, Thursday, October 8, at around 6 a.m. Eastern Time. UPDATE: Click here to see the list of winners.

Until then I'm going to take a bit of a blog break. I'm trying to get book #2 out before Christmas. :)

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74 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 1, 2015 at 1:03 AM

    Congratulations! As a self-published author myself, you have done the unimaginable! Amazing!

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  2. MichelleOctober 1, 2015 at 1:31 AM

    I'm THRILLED for you, Leigh!

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  3. JakeOctober 1, 2015 at 2:05 AM

    Congrats! That's a lot of copies. Looking forward to book #2!

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  4. UnknownOctober 1, 2015 at 5:42 AM

    Whoa, hang on there Leigh. Are you aiming for world domination? I think id be very confused managing your entries and giveaways so I'm happy to say i was one of the first to buy a copy.

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  5. Farmer BarbOctober 1, 2015 at 6:48 AM

    WOO! What a feat! Congratulations! A blog break...um...like that is the ONLY thing you do. See you whenever you surface!

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  6. Kristopher PinsonOctober 1, 2015 at 6:54 AM

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  7. UnknownOctober 1, 2015 at 7:04 AM

    Congratulations!! I enjoy reading your posts and have learned so much from you. My dream is to one day have a lil spot of my own somewhere too. You inspire me.

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  8. jennymt1402002October 1, 2015 at 7:08 AM

    Congratulations. Even if I don't win I am definitely going to buy this. If I win, I will buy another for my daughter. Love it. You inspire me.

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  9. KathyOctober 1, 2015 at 7:21 AM

    That's awesome! Congrats! Best of luck on book #2. Appreciate all your interesting posts. Have a great weekend!

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  10. Mama PeaOctober 1, 2015 at 7:31 AM

    Oh, Leigh, you should be so proud! You put so much hard work into this successful book and are no doubt doing the same for book #2 so we'll all give you an excused absence from blogging for how ever long it takes. Just take care of yourself . . . and go for it! Hugs!

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  11. Ellen LeighOctober 1, 2015 at 7:59 AM

    Congratulations! I don't have my copy yet, but I sure do enjoy your blog!

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  12. nvaterOctober 1, 2015 at 8:01 AM

    Congrats! I'd like to read your book. Hope I win!

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  13. DFWOctober 1, 2015 at 8:01 AM

    Congratulations Leigh! I have my own copy & hope whoever wins one of these enjoys it as much as I did.

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  14. ~Dawn~October 1, 2015 at 8:10 AM

    An amazing accomplishment, congratulations! Looking forward to reading your book. I love your blog.

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  15. QuinnOctober 1, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    Congratulations, Leigh! What an accomplishment! I am thrilled for you :)

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  16. Lady LocustOctober 1, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    It's a great book Leigh. Have read it, but don't own my own copy.
    Congrats!

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  17. FairSkyesOctober 1, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    When I found this site originally I was looking for help with planting; onions or something like that. I could have never imagined that I'd become an eager follower, and realize that self sustainability, having my own little homestead one day (though mine will include some horses because I can't help myself) Is really a dream I didn't know I had. Congratulations on the book and thank you for sharing your journey with the rest of us!

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  18. FionaOctober 1, 2015 at 9:11 AM

    Congratulations!
    Your writings here are an excellent example of "pioneer" type getting things done in a modern setting. 5000 copies, how exciting!

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  19. One of God'sOctober 1, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    What a joy it would be to win such a popular publication. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  20. SarahOctober 1, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    Congratulations! I want a copy!

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  21. UnknownOctober 1, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    I haven't been able to purchase a copy yet, so I'd love to be entered. Been a long time reader, and fully enjoyed visiting with you this summer. Thanks for the hospitality, and giving my babies a good home. :)

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  22. Renee NefeOctober 1, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    Congratulations!

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  23. Perry - StoneHillRidgeOctober 1, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    Congratulations, looking forward to the book #2!

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  24. Frank and FernOctober 1, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    Congratulations, Leigh! It is well worth the investment to read about your journey. Now we look forward to the next one!

    Fern

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  25. EdOctober 1, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    Congratulations! I hope to someday accomplish a dream of writing and publishing a book and if I sold 200 copies, I would be ecstatic!.

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  26. UnknownOctober 1, 2015 at 10:29 AM

    that is so cool!!! Congratulations love your success

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  27. margaret.taliaferroOctober 1, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    Congratulations!! This is a wonderful accomplishment! So incredibly excited for you! Shared on our blog's facebook! https://m.facebook.com/purepearlhomestead?ref=bookmarks

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  28. Gramma ConnieOctober 1, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    Congratulations! Looking forward to book # 2. Love your blog, thank you for sharing your days with us.

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  29. DianeOartOctober 1, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    Congratulations! Be proud of your work. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experiences, it's always a pleasure to read your blog.

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  30. UnknownOctober 1, 2015 at 11:59 AM

    congratulations from the Netherlands, I've been following your blogs with lots of joy ! succes with your second book!

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  31. bugOctober 1, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    Fantastic! As a long-time fan of your blog, I'm very happy for you. And as a wannabe writer myself, this is incredibly inspiring. Well done and keep up the great work!

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  32. An At Home DaughterOctober 1, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    I would love to enter! Thanks for doing the giveaway.
    Kimberly

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  33. Sandy LivesayOctober 1, 2015 at 1:58 PM

    Leigh,

    Congratulations on selling over 5,000 books. I look forward in reading book #2.

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  34. BeckyOctober 1, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    Congratulations! I have gleened some pretty good information from your blog, and it would be nice to have a copy of your book. Good luck on book #2.

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  35. AnonymousOctober 1, 2015 at 2:55 PM

    Congratulations Leigh - thanks for sharing the good, the bad and the ugly. Right now, I'm living vicariously via your exploits, but someday I'll have my own little farm!

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  36. AnonymousOctober 1, 2015 at 2:58 PM

    I shared on my "bIog" (http://carolinebaines.blogspot.com/) and on FaceBook.

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  37. Mike YukonOctober 1, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    Congratulations on 5,000.
    It takes a lot of time and effort to publish a book with the quality of information you put into it!

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  38. Rhonda from BaddeckOctober 1, 2015 at 4:39 PM

    Congratulations! I always enjoy reading your blog entries and seeing the projects that you're working on.

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  39. AmandaOctober 1, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    I would love a chance to win a copy! I bet I could give it some good pampering and coddling all winter long while I dreamed about next year!

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  40. Cozy Thyme CottageOctober 1, 2015 at 6:08 PM

    Hi! Congratulations!! What a great accomplishment! I am glad for you. I read the library's copy but would love to have one in my own library! Keep on keepin' on! Nancy

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  41. Cozy Thyme CottageOctober 1, 2015 at 6:15 PM

    I also posted it on our facebook and my blog. http://cozythymecottage.blogspot.com/ Nancy

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  42. Lisa CoxOctober 1, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    I actually just found your blog days ago and was immediately hooked. I would love to win a copy of your book.
    Congratulations.

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  43. ChristineOctober 1, 2015 at 6:51 PM

    Bravo and congratulations! That is quite an accomplishment! Enjoyed yesterday's garden tour BTW :)

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  44. Vickie @ makingoursustainablelife.comOctober 1, 2015 at 6:58 PM

    Just found your blog (again) on Frank and Fern's sidebar! Congrats, that's quite a milestone! I would love to win this book - thanks for the opportunity!

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  45. LorryOctober 1, 2015 at 6:58 PM

    Congratulations and thank you for the opportunity to win your book.

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  46. UnknownOctober 1, 2015 at 8:01 PM

    I just found your blog last week. I am hooked. I would LOVE a copy of the book.

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  47. UnknownOctober 1, 2015 at 8:55 PM

    Congrats to you, well done!!! :)

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  48. DonnaOctober 1, 2015 at 9:22 PM

    Congratulations!
    (It won't let me comment as my wordpress ID)

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  49. UnknownOctober 1, 2015 at 10:27 PM

    Congratulations on 5000! I got one of those copies last year for Christmas. Appreciated the Bee information on your blog this Spring. I hope to have 4 or 5 Warre hives make it through the Winter. I am thinking in my neck of the woods that they have to be supered around the 21st of June as the nectar comes in faster than the colony can build down into the lower boxes. The Warre hive looks like a good Wintering hive though. I plan to make more hives this Winter.

    RonC

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  50. Linda FoleyOctober 1, 2015 at 10:28 PM

    Hi Leah, I'd love to win a copy of your book!

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  51. KathaOctober 2, 2015 at 3:24 AM

    Wow, thats amazing! I hope you sell many, many more =) This book is on my wishlist for some time now. i also posted it on my pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/wrappedtrouble/giveaways/

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  52. RosieOctober 2, 2015 at 5:04 AM

    Writing a book based around my blog theme is my ultimate dream! I bet you are chuffed with yours!!

    I'll shout out your giveaway on my Twitter (@cully_c) and my blog 😀

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  53. SaraOctober 2, 2015 at 7:33 AM

    Thank You:)

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  54. UnknownOctober 2, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    Congratulations, what a feat!! I dream of my own 5 acres one day :)
    I used to have Muscovies and I loved them so much. Had to give them to a good home when I was transferred to Japan. Can't wait to have another flock...they are so fun and cute and I just love their eggs!

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  55. jsOctober 2, 2015 at 2:27 PM

    Congratulations! And thanks for all the effort you spend putting this useful information on your website.

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  56. A Little Chicken ScratchOctober 2, 2015 at 3:23 PM

    Thanks for writing and educating me!

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  57. DanaOctober 3, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    Congratulations! We close on our 5.7 acre mini farm on 10/23 and are so excited to have found your blog. We are about to take on a winter with no heat and many, many adventures to come. It has been so wonderful to find someone with a similar dream and experience. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful journey with us!

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  58. KiinaOctober 3, 2015 at 3:16 PM

    Congratulations! I am working on a manuscript (fiction) myself right now. Publishers tell me they love it but they "can't market it" so I'm going with createspace. I hope my book does so well as yours has. That's a fantastic sales record!

    I shared your giveaway on my blog. http://piecefulslumber.blogspot.com/

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  59. KirstyOctober 3, 2015 at 4:16 PM

    That's great news Leigh, I've never heard of createspace. Self publishing really opens up what's available for us to read, good and bad.

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  60. mattyOctober 3, 2015 at 8:27 PM

    This is awesome! Congratulations for the very wet, very cool NC mountains!

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  61. Tina T-POctober 3, 2015 at 10:46 PM

    Oh Leigh - how wonderful - little did we all know how this would all play out. Congratulations! XOX T.

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  62. ChickpeaOctober 4, 2015 at 6:52 AM

    Congratulations! I am looking for my 5 acres at the moment so will be looking on your blog for all sorts of tips. :)

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  63. kelliOctober 4, 2015 at 3:25 PM

    How wonderful! I would love to read this book!

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  64. UnknownOctober 4, 2015 at 7:40 PM

    Congratulations! I throughly enjoy your blog!

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  65. UnknownOctober 4, 2015 at 10:10 PM

    Congrats! I found your book on amazon and was reading about it when I decided to check your blog out. I never did get around to buying the book but have been reading this blog weekly! So many great ideas and wisdom here!

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  66. Sue in MAOctober 5, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    Leigh, Hope is all well with you and yours in rainy SC. Keeping good thoughts for you all and your critters. Sue in MA

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  67. scttmtclfOctober 5, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    Congratulations on this milestone! I am currently still seeking my 5 acres, but God willing, I will have it some day soon!

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  68. Jacob CoulterOctober 5, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    Very exciting!

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  69. RBecksOctober 5, 2015 at 1:04 PM

    I just found this via Amazon! Would love a copy.

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  70. MarkOctober 5, 2015 at 6:58 PM

    Congrats, Leigh! It really is good stuff!

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  71. UnknownOctober 7, 2015 at 4:01 AM

    Wow! That is a few more than 200. Congrats. When you have a product on a subject people are interested in, anything is possible.

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  72. UnknownOctober 7, 2015 at 4:07 AM

    I don't know why it put me as "Unknown". I am "Granny Grunt" on line & Sharon in person. I guess I just don't know how to work all this high-tech stuff.

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  73. UnknownOctober 7, 2015 at 4:12 AM

    Oh, sure. Make me look even more stupid. First it puts me as "Unknown". Then when I comment on that, it list me the way it should have to begin with.

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  74. charlotteOctober 20, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    This is just fantastic! Congratulations!!! I am so happy on your behalf. And I am sure that you have a lot of happy readers, there is so enormously much to learn from you!

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