Editor’s Note: This is a sponsored post. I was paid by BlogHer to write this post and conduct discussions on Chime.in
Update 11/28 *The winner has been chosen and notified. Thanks for entering, everyone!*
Before I started blogging in 2007, I started writing a novel. I have had the story in my head for so long that the characters feel like extensions of my family. Well, except for that one really bad guy.
The manuscript that I started, forever ago, sat untouched until I recently picked it back up. I got inspired. I got motivated. I started working on it again.
I am the Social Media Manager for the largest community of women who blog, with 34 million visitors to our network each month. I host their Twitter stream that has over 36,000 followers and I do my own social media marketing on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Google+, Stumbleupon and Linkedin.
The last thing I needed was another social network.
But, I was asked to try Chime.in and did. And, it’s pretty great.
Chime.in is not just a social network, it’s an “interest network”. As part of Ubermedia.com, Chime.in is a place where you can find a community of people with the same likes as you. Whether you’re into cars or fashion, home decorating or fitness, there is a network of people with whom to share your tips, tricks and passion.
And, Chime.in is where I found the Blog to Book community.
I’m not the only blogger trying to write a book. There are a lot of us in this boat and when the sea gets stormy and it gets hard to row, I have people who know exactly how I feel when I say that I stink at metaphors. They get it when I’m frustrated that I didn’t meet my word count goal or they understand what it’s like to outline chapters when kids are running around the room
Tips, tricks, passion…frustration. We share it all.
Within our community we can talk, add photos and even create polls to ask for opinions. It’s exactly what I needed to get started again.
And, guess what? You can get started reading and watching because Chime.in and BlogHer are letting me give away a Kindle Fire!
Comment here or join the discussion in the blog to book community on Chime.in to enter. Official rules are here. My part of the contest ends on Monday, November 21 at midnight ET. Comments or discussions on Chime.in timestamped after midnight ET on November 21 won’t be eligible for my part of the contest.
- Tuesday, November 1 – Monday November 7 — win here — GIVEAWAY CLOSED
- Tuesday, November 8 – Monday November 14 — win here — GIVEAWAY CLOSED
- Tuesday, November 15 – Monday November 21 — win with Momo Fali or Matt Logelin — GIVEAWAY CLOSED
- Tuesday, November 22 – Monday November 28 — win with Sassymonkey
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Margaret
Wow! I’m the first commenter! Thanks for the opportunity!
AmazingGreis
I’ve never considered writing a book. Not sure I would know what to write about.
What a great giveaway. PICK ME!!!
Megan P
I love my “old” Kindle from last Christmas, but I sure would love the new Kindle Fire to read magazines on and other publications that would benefit from color.
jodifur
I have an ipad and I love it but I really want to get my husband a Kindle Fire for Hanukkah.
Colleen
How exciting to have a book just waiting to be written. Can’t wait for you to share your family members (and especially that bad guy!!!)
And of course… it would be awesome to read your book on a kindle fire.
🙂
Krissy A
I think, a book from you would be great.
laura
great giveaway. pick me !!!
Always Home and Uncool
And here I was, thinking actually buying a Kindle.
fitzwoman
Can’t wait to see the new features on the new kindle.
ascapecodturns
Totally joining in at your new community. I like the idea blog to book. I have a few rolling around in my head where they are not making me any money 🙂
Kriss
You would make an excellent author. I always enjoy reading your blogs 🙂
As a side note, I am always looking for new social media outlets…its kinda my job…Chime.in….pretty cool. Thanks!
shelly
i have been saying ever since i started reading your blog that you should write a book, and the title should be “yeah, me too”.
plus, i like to win your contests (should i start schmoosing adam now?)
🙂
burghbaby
Have I mentioned lately that I adore you? And that you’re looking VERY pretty today? Because it’s all true. I’m not just saying that because I want a Kindle Fire. 😉
Stacy
Love your blog. Hope I win 🙂
LisaAR
You actually made me curious about the new Chime.in! And a Kindle Fire would be awesome to win!
Deb
Awesome giveaway, and yeah for your book too!! Hope to win the Kindle and then one day read your book on it : ))
Jeff Buterbaugh
I had no idea you managed all of the BlogHer Tweets in addition to your own Twitter and blog. Do you still work at the school too? I hope you also get a Kindle Fire — I bought one for my son and I am eagerly anticipating it in the next 2 days. If I don’t win one here *cough* I might buy another…
Momo Fali
No, I don’t work at the school anymore. I’m full time with BlogHer now. I’m not getting a Kindle Fire, but I’m very excited to give one away! Good luck!
Pat
A Kindle Fire..how awesome! A book from Momo to read on the Kindle Fire…more awesome! It gets better and better…how bad is the bad guy?
Cindi
I’m ashamed to admit this, I’m very low-tech. But, I would love to win this!!
Laura H.
I would love love LOVE a Kindle Fire. Crossing fingers AND toes for this one 🙂
Yona
Thanks for hosting this giveaway and connecting with me on Chime.in. The Kindle Fire looks really amazing! I really need to find little tidbits of inspiration for my writing.
rockle
not gonna lie – i am a little disappointed in my husband for picking the kindle touch instead of the kindle fire as a christmas gift. but i’d love to surprise him with an upgrade anyway.
kapgar
I’ve had book ideas floating in my head and occupying pages of Moleskines for years. I wonder if I’ll ever get around to trying to write any of them.
Pdx Jen
I have always thought about writing a book, but it’s a daunting idea! Thanks for the opportunity!
kakaty
I have the Kindle app on my iPad which just means my husband and I fight over who gets the iPad every evening. I’m not a writer, but love to read!
FireMom
I’m still getting used to the Chime.In interface, but I like the concept. And I’m mad at my book so we’re not speaking. Sigh.
Anna Hettick
Oh I’d love this! Thanks!
PG
Heck yeah. Sounds good to me!
(nothing like a freebie to bring those long lost visitors out of the woodwork)
Kristina Schafer
I’ve already picked this out as my Christmas present to myself…how sweet would it be to win it! Come on Santa!
Cari Sherrod
Love your site, and I hope I win!! 🙂
Carrie
Oooo, this looks neat-o.
I’m tossing around book ideas. I don’t know if I will ever take the leap or not.
Ann in NJ
I can’t even manage to update my blog regularly so I am in awe of anyone writing an entire book. I love to read though, so I’ll be watching for your book. Will I be a “cool” mom if I read it on a Kindle Fire?
Alison
I read what you have to write here and I’d definitely read it in book form!
You’ve told so much of your story with regards to your son and your daughter and their miraculous beginnings, I could easily see those stories dovetailing into a wonderful book!
Dale
Glad you’re getting back on track with your book cause I would love to read it!
Thanks for the giveaway.
Sonya
Good luck on the book writing and I agree that finding others in the same boat is so inspiring and motivating! I love to read so the Kindle would be so cool…and may even get to read non-textbooks once I graduate grad school in the spring 🙂
edgefarms
I love to read. A kindle would be so easy to take with me to all of my carpool duties.
odessa frey
I rarely have time to read, as much as I love it, but I think if I had a Kindle, I would have to find the time. 😉 Great giveaway, thank you!
Sharon Henson
I have a 10 year old son who would love this as a Christmas gift!
Elizabeth
This looks pretty amazing; both the Kindle and Chime in. Please finish the book; we all want to read it!
Ashley H.
Thanks for sharing. I’d never heard of Chime.in before.
Kourtni
Can’t wait to read your book!
Chrissy
Love my old kindle, can’t wait to see the new one!
Kelsey
Would love to try out the Kindle. It would be pretty handy as a student as well!
Evajean
I’ve never heard of Chime.in before but I’ll go check it out. Thank you.
Kim - Mommycosm
I, too, have a shelved semi-finished manuscript… the characters haunt me every now and again to pick it back up to finish their story. Maybe reading again… on a Kindle… would help?
Also, never heard of Chime.in. Checking out now…
Kristin
I have a book running in my head too, funny how people show up in my life reminding me of my “characters” that I haven’t written about yet. Someday I will get it on paper, even if just for me!
Crazy Princess
I read like a fiend and have my own Kindle. But I introduced some great books to my husband and now I’m happy to report he is reading! An extra Kindle will come in handy so my husband can have one too.
Jessie C.
I enjoy reading your posts, congrats on a book!
Jenna
I would love a Kindle, and I’ll check out chime.in, thanks!
Sarah H
I want one for my Mamma. She would love it. She reads more than anyone I know.
Kyle
What a great giveaway! I have a 2nd gen Kindle and was thinking of getting the Kindle Fire. I’m off to check out Chime.in!
Cynthia
Would love it!
Nicole
Momo,you impress me with all that you do. I am exhausted just proofing a freshman English paper. Hey do you want to add that to your responsibilities?
Bonnie
Found your blog from Pioneer Woman. Love it and would LOVE a Kindle Fire!
Jenn @ MommyNeedsCoffee
Perfection: Reading my book on my new Kindle Fire. Though, reading any of my friends’ books on a new Kindle Fire would rock! ♥
Lee Reyes-Fournier
I’ve written 2 and started the third. I started blogging to create a writing platform. 3 years later, still building. Oh wait, I have a book on Kindle too! Dysaffirmation, look it up!
Amy
I’m going to win because I’m the luckiest blogger you’ve ever met. 🙂 Love ya!
Christina
I know you’ll get that book written, and I can’t wait to read it. 🙂
Would love a Kindle Fire – then maybe I can bring it to conferences without feeling like I need to take an insurance policy out on it before leaving the house. (unlike my iPad) And also unlike my iPad – FLASH!!
Isla Murden-Shell
I am soooo happy that you are doing what you love. I can’t wait to read your first book, and I know there will be many more. 🙂
Rachel (Hounds in the Kitchen)
I’m self publishing a little book for family this Christmas. I hope to use the outcome as a starting point for the ‘real’ book I want to write…
Susan Stahley
I need to check out Chime.in so I can check out all the cool features you talked about! I love reading.
MYSU
A kindlefire would make MY Christmas! Keep on going with your book!
mysuestories
Oohh! OOOhh! Pick me! Pick me!
steff
love the new idea of chime.in – and would love a kindle 😉
Millicent
Oh Momo—I’d love one of these!!! And I’d love to read a book written by you 🙂
Allison K
A Kindle would be great! Just in time for the holidays!
Moonshadow
Just never seems to be enough hours in a day. Maybe if I got all my mag subs on a Kindle they wouldn’t be stacking up on my kitchen table. 🙂
Heather
I would love a Kindle–count me in!
the muskrat
I started writing a non-fiction book when I got back from Iraq in ’03 and then started another in ’09. Neither has made it past extensive outlining.
My wife, however, has been twice published. Not fair!
Rhea
It’s hard to imagine another social platform sucking me in…but I’m always willing to check it out! (Awesome giveaway!)
And I think that’s wonderful you found a community to support what you’re doing with your blog to book novel. You go, girl!
Jenny K
I’d love a chance for a Kindle – thanks for the opportunity!
Biren @ Roti n Rice
It is great to have a supportive community to share your passions and frustrations with. Great giveaway!
Vanessa Gowett
I am very excited to start getting tips on how to go from blog to book
Les DuLunch
My wife says that I should write a book, but I know better.
wj bowden
Good luck with your book- may you have the time & peace to let your creativity flow. I can’t wait to to read the finished story. I have seen the commercials for the Kindle Fire and it is AWESOME!
Brittin Elise
Sounds like a wonderful resource to use…I’m going to check it out right now…who knows I may find a new interest!
Erin @ Brownie Bites
I would die for a Kindle Fire! Awesome giveaway – thanks!
Jill Bauer
I wasn’t familiar with Chime.in so thanks for cluing me in! I will definitely check it out. Would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE a Kindle. Relatively easy post today, no? You can keep up with your 30 day challenge!
Dee Dee
Good Luck with your book! I would love to read a book written by you! My sister has been working on one as well. I am going to recommend she looks into Chime In as hopefully it will give her the inspiration to pick up where she left off and finish as well. Keep up the good work. Love your Blog!
Jennifer
I love to read and do not own an Ereader yet. I am not much of a writer, but my 11-year-old daughter has started to write a novel. She has written to her favorite author, who has encouraged to go persue her dream of being a writer.
Adam
I have my heart set on an iPad, but economically it doesn’t make sense. Kindle Fire comes in 2nd. Reading good things about it.
Suzanne H
Thanks for the review of Chime.in and the giveaway! I’d love to win.
Jackie
I would love a Kindle Fire.
Kimberly P.
First and foremost, THANK YOU for your blog. It makes me laugh often, get occasionally choked up and always makes me appreciate that you chose to share your world with us! As for a new social media, can’t wait to look into it and would LOVE a Kindle. Thanks for the opportunity.
Missy
Wow, I was just thinking about getting my mom and electronic reading device for christmas. I have leaning towards the Kindle.
Amy
These past few months I have been digging down into the bones, and attempting to write about very personal memories from the past. I used to feel as if I were betraying people in my life to write about these intimate recollections, and I couldn’t bring myself to transcribe my thoughts into “penned” words. Then, one day, I realized I was betraying myself by not writing about them. I am trying to find my voice; but, it is challenging.
Thanks for opp to enter the contest.
Headless Mom
I’m on the way to check it out now!
Susan
I haven’t heard of Chime.in before! I’ll have to check it out.
Joe Gangaram
Momo!
I met you on your flight back from the Big Apple to CMH a few weeks back and finally had a chance to check out your blog. I promise it is only coincidental that my first reply post is one in which your’e giving away something free. Regardless, good luck on your work, blog or book, and I will continue to keep up with you as much as I can!
Doreen Platt
Thank you for the data on chime.in. I am not that fond of general social networks but I do like the idea of an interest network.
Sunny
Gee, I’d love to win a Kindle Fire. I had a hip replacement a little while ago and wished I had one when I was sofa bound. The hip has healed, but wanting a Kindle hasn’t! Love your blog … found it during the slug phase of recovery … really enjoy reading your posts.
Tabathia B
thanks for participating and hosting such a great giveaway. I have always been a great reader and have felt that I could be a pretty decent writer with some fine tuning
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Lish
While this month long writing exercise may be tough for you, I love it. I think it is fabulous that every day (when I can wrangle a moment) I can jump on and read! You are inspiring; keep at it! And I promise that I read you anyway – even when you are not giving away a Kindle Fire! 🙂
JJ
I admit it…I am totally jealous of my friends who have their Kindle Fire and are learning the ins and outs of it already. I do love my old fashioned Kindle but ohhhhhhhh to check out the Fire… that’s a burning desire. (Get it? See what I did there?)
Faye
I would love to win a Kindle Fire and will have to check out Chime.in. Thanks for the opportunity.
Becki
I just moved to a new state and feel a little isolated, so I think I’ll check out Chime.in. I had never heard of it before reading this post. I’ll be able to get there from my new Kindle Fire if I win, right? 😉
Sam O'Daniel
Would love to have a Kindle fire to take on the many trips we go on. Might even let the wife load some of her books on it also !!!
Susan Smith
I’ve never heard of Chime, I’m going to have to check it out. I’d love to win a Kindle Fire.
Liz
I love that you’ve found such great support and inspiration in the blog to book community and that it’s gotten you all fired up to finally finish that book!
Busy Mom
Imma feelin’ lucky. What I need is more fire. A Kindle Fire.
Paula
I would love to win a Kindle Fire. Might make me ready more! 🙂
Paula
*read more
Melisa
Yes please!
Oh, and have I told you how beautiful you look tonight?
Tori
You know what? Didn’t think I was gonna ever jump on the Kindle bandwagon, and yet… Hit me up, Momofali!
Ciara
My oldest daughter has been asking for a kindle for a cpl yrs now. Would be nice to win it for her….or maybe for myself and I’ll share 😉
mel
Love your blog Momo !
Love to have a kindle fire!
Miss you!
DawnC
Yay! I love my Kindle and I know I’d love a Fire even better. 😉 🙂
Rose
I would love a Fire! Thanks for giveaway.
Mame Johnston
I’d love to continue reading your blog on a Kindle Fire, for sure! Love anything Techie! It just lights my FIRE!
Marisa
iv been dreaming of getting a kindle fire for the last year but things changes money wise for me the last 2 months and I had to cancel my pre-order. Thanks for the chance at winning one!
Dawn Barfield
I spend as much on Kindle books as I spend on shoes for my teenage daughter! Would love a Fire to carry with me.
Valerie Brice
I am glad to have found your blog today and am entering your contest.
melissa
i’m looking into chime.in. i’m one of those who lives with all those characters in my head. i need to get them out of there so i can hear my own voice. oh wait, maybe i’m crazy?
i’m entering your giveaway, too.
xo
Cathy
I don’t think I have the endurance to write a book, but I love to read them and a Kindle fire would be awesome! Going to check out Chime.in for sure!
James Miller
I would absolutely love to win this Kindle. I’m a self-published children’s book author for my Basie & Paisley children’s books. It’s a labor of love without a doubt. Three books are done, and more are planned. My sister illustrates each book, and it’s always a fun process to develop each book. It’s very rewarding when we read to the kiddos and get to see and hear their genuine reactions. Great times! Good luck to everyone who is working to publish their own book(s) :0)
Jenny from Mommin' It Up
My dad just had me order a Fire for my mom for her bday today! I would love to win one so I can be as cool as my mom…umm…
lceel
Hmmmm. I’m going to have to look into Chime.in. My book is in re-write now. And my OTHER book is waiting for rewrite of the first book to finish (apparently I don’t multitask very well).
Would be nice to win a Kindle Fire on top of it.
Sarah
Might have to give a look at chime.in…but would really like to give a look to a Kindle Fire! Good luck with your book Momo! Sarah
Liz
Would love to win this! Have heard such good things about the Kindle Fire. 🙂
Ellen
Would be interesting to compare this to the iPad, and see which is better. Would love to own one.
Norman
My wife has an iPad and isn’t good at sharing! LOL. Would love to win this!
Aparna Vashisht
Nice!! I love Kindle and I am sure Kindle Fire would be awesome.
Katie
So cool would love to check it out!
Ellen
What a terrific give-away! I already have a Kindle and absolutely LOVE it! But to be able to have the “Fire”, would be the ultimate 🙂
Alda
I would love to have a Kindle Fire.
Dahbou
I never heard of Chime.in before but it sounds great. Who doesn’t like to have discussions about things that interest them? I know I do. Thanks for the chance to win a Kindle Fire!
Kelly Massman
I would love to write a book, but I don’t have the confidence really!
thanks for a chance to win!
And, have a GREAT day!
kmassmanATgmailDOTcom
Tracy
It sure would make a great gift for my daughter! She’s turning into an avid reader just like I was as a child!
Rachael
It is lovely, I would love to own it. I would also like to write a book some day, but mine’s not really related to my blog, it’s a novel.
Angie H.
So…..I never win anything, but I know I won’t win if I don’t enter. 🙂 I would love, love, LOVE to win a kindle fire!!!
Karen R.
My 8 yr. old daughter would love this. She is an avid reader.
Theresa R
My husband has been wanting to get a kindle, and he has never asked me for anything before so this would be nice.
domestic extraordinaire
I have a book floating around in my head and I have hammered out several paragraphs here and there over the years. I will write it and maybe someday, it will even be published.
Ashley W
Wow, thanks for the chance to win!
Deana Rooks
My husband started writing a book years ago and is just now starting to work on it again. Good luck with your book! 🙂
Jody Willi
I asked for a Kindle for my birthday & didn’t get it 🙁 I would love to win one! I would be forever grateful, as I never win anything!
Niki McClure
When I was younger I had it in my head I would be a writer…. Life gets away from you. One technique I learned was to free write about anything and everything. Not sure if you have tried it or not, but simply take out paper and write whatever comes to mind for 15 minutes and let it flow. It is amazing what shows up on paper. I have wrote some of the best pieces simply by free writing. I think the idea that you are not under pressure and no one will see it allows the freedom and creativity to just flow. The best part about our love of reading and writing is that it rubs off on our kiddos. Good Luck and look forward to seeing what you put out there in print.
Erica Mueller
I have actually published for Kindle and it’s so fun and easy! I have the lower-end model with the ads and I love it! If I won this I’d be giving it to my husband who uses my Kindle even more than I do!
bradley stevanus
My 15 year old daughter is an aspiring writer. She has been pecking away at her tale for 2 years now . I am not even allowed to look at her work until she says so . Sounds to me like this could be a good site for her .
erin from swonderland
Oh, how I would love to win a Kindle. Thanks for hosting this.
punkinmama
I would love to see how this would perform as a tablet!
Linda W
I’m so far behind with technology … would love to win the Kindle Fire and enter the 21st century. Good luck with your novel!
Martha
I think the Kindle Fire is going to be an outstanding tablet. Would love to win one. My mind is filled with family sagas that would make for great reading. Just need to get them down on paper. Loved the comment about writing for fifteen minutes a day with no pressure!
Sharon
Tech is not my thing but it is my son’s ..and he is aching for one of these. He’s also an aspiring writer and his style is quite good!
Erica Best
i love read but i did not like the old kindle i love the new one it different and a great size.
amber
I’ve got a book wandering around in my head too! I tried to do NaNoWriMo to get it out, but it’s not working. I think I’ll join your group for inspiration!
Diana
I would love this. Especially since my husband has an iPad which my kids like to monopolize. This reader might free up his iPad from the kids dirty mitts!
Eleanor
I would love to try this. I have always been a book person, but a kindle would be so convenient! Thanks!
Natalie
LOVE THE BLOG! keep doing what you do! :0)
Jill L
Sounds like a good way to connect with others. The Kindle sounds awesome!!!
Heather
That looks awesome!
Geri C
I have wanted to write a book since I was in 3rd grade. Headed over to Chime.in right now to check out the Blog to Book feature! And the Kindle Fire would just be an awesome way to start out the New Year!
Kelly
I’ll go check it out. Sounds like a great tool for niche marketing research as well as a place to find your tribe.
sarah
The margarita – asleep on the laptop post just made me laugh. Thanks for reminding me of myself
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ME ME ME you now it xoxo
3bagsfull
I just signed up on chime.in. It looks very interesting
unmitigated me
Whew! 158? You are big time now, Momo!
angie
This site sounds great. I am a poet and photographer and my friends keep pressuring me to start a blog of my own to help get my name out there. Thanks for sharing this information..may come in handy! And thanks for the chance to win too!
Peter N
Always enjoy your posts, Momo. Good luck with that book.
Jennifer
I just read your blog for the 1st time today via the link from The Pioneer Woman. Awesome – you are so funny. I carry romance novels around in my purse. My husband tells me I look like an old granny and that I need to update to a Kindle.
veronica Papp
Good luck with your book! Thanks for the chance to win!!
carmen
Well, I have no chance of winning this, but Imma enter anyway. I’m trying to write a book as well…
Sarah
I’d love the chance to win – I’ll never buy one for myself!
Jesse B.
My father in law is so funny because he makes fun of all of us with our gadgets 😉 but he wants a kindle for Christmas!
shelly harman
I figure I should at least try to win one before buying it for Kylie. Thanks!
Carol
I would love a kindle pick me, it would be great to take to the hospital when lews at the oncologist for treatment
pam davis
I am getting ready to retire and since I will be on a limited income,it would be great to have a Kindle
Fire; It would be a great part of my life & help me stay connected: I know this is just “Wishful Thinking & Hoping!”
Sarah B.
Writing a book is on my bucket list. Winning a Kindle wouldn’t be too shabby either 🙂
Joni
Love your blog, Di, and would also love that Kindle Fire!!!!
Latonya R
kindle, kindle, kindle, how I want win ya!
Ray
Worth a shot…Kylie really wants one of these!
Kerry
Would love to have the Kindle Fire! Thanks for the chance to win one!!
Carmen
Chime.in sounds like it would be great – and so does the Kindle Fire
Jerry
This would make a great Christmas present!
Miss Britt
You know, I’m not sure what I’m interested in enough to join a group. Is that weird?