Monday, November 26, 2012

Tea and Trouble Brewing and a Giveaway

I was introduced to the writings of Dorcas Smucker over a year ago and was instantly hooked. Here was a woman who could craft stories from the happenings in her life with such eloquence. She could make me laugh, make me cry, and inspire me. Always thought provoking, but never preachy.

I soon acquired all her books and read and reread them and then added them, where they will remain, on my bookshelf reserved for only my most favorite books.

I waited patiently, along with the rest of the fans of her writings, for her next book and was more than happy to do a review and giveaway on my blog when she was looking for people willing to do so.

 
Tea and Trouble Brewing does not disappoint. It is written in the same style I have come to know and love from her previous books. It is a chapter book so it is easy to pick up and read when ever you have time. I find I like to have a little time to ponder over each chapter as I have read them.
 
She writes about everything from her love of tea, going fishing with her son, family, marriage, and how she was finally persuaded to join Facebook, It is one more thing that helps me be part of my teenagers' lives from the comforts of my home. Joining them on snowboards would be much more demanding.
 
By the time you turn the last page you feel as if you really know the Smucker family and would enjoy sitting down at a table with Dorcas to enjoy a cup of tea and talk about everything.
 
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I am giving away a signed copy of Tea and Trouble Brewing. If you would like a chance to read this great book leave a comment telling me your favorite kind of tea.
 
As always if you would like another entry place a link to this giveaway on your blog or Facebook and then come back and leave another comment telling me you did.
 
I will be choosing the winner on Friday Nov. 30th with the help of my friend Random generator.
 
 
 
You can purchase Tea and Trouble Brewing on Amazon or directly from Dorcas by sending $15.00 to:
 
Dorcas Smucker
31148 Substation Drive
Harrisburg, OR 97446
 
She is also offering a great deal right now of all four books for only $40.00  postage paid.
 

56 comments:

  1. Mary Ann, I really enjoy your blog and reading about your life. Before we moved to sunny Florida, I had Amish neighbors when we lived in Pennsylvania.
    My favorite tea is manufactured from Bigelow. The flavor is peach.
    God bless you and your family.
    Kathi

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  2. Good Morning, Mary Ann. Always good to learn about a new author. Thanks for the introduction and the giveaway. My favourite tea is Chai.

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  3. Good Morning. I love when you review books. My favorite tea right now is Chamomile with a touch of lemon and honey.

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  4. Thank you for introducing a good author; always am excited to find someone who is worthy of my time. I don't mean that to sound uppity but I hate picking up a new to me book, reading a few pages and finding out it's trash. What a waste of time and brain cells!
    My two favorite teas are spiced chi and lapsang souchong.

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  5. Looks like a wonderful book to have a cup pf tea with :) While I usually just keep Earl Gray tea for everyday drinking....I do enjoy the taste of a Chi tea very much....thanks for the offer of a nice give away Mary Ann....blessings

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  6. I'm not really a huge tea fan, but I do like iced peach tea.

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  7. It's always good to hear of a new author. My favorite tea is Scottish Breakfast. Thanks for the chance to enter the drawing.
    Blessings,

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  8. my favorite tea grows in my garden. I'm not exactly sure what kind it is. Growing up we called it Balsam or Meadow tea. With a bit of cream and some honey it's a lovely way to relax! lindastoltzfus at gmail dot com

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  9. A new book and a cup of Earl Grey, would be nice! I enjoy reading your blog very much.

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  10. I love Red Rose tea, it's kind of hard to find. Only one store in town carries it. It can be bought on line :)

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  11. My favorite kind of tea is a tie between black tea flavored with orange or lemon, I love those flavors!

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  12. I am more of a coffee drinker, but I also enjoy mint tea.. the kind of get out of the garden.

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  13. I usually drink earl grey or any strong, dark tea. If you can see the spoon at the bottom of the cup, the tea is not strong enough.

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  14. Funny I have never really been a tea drinker but I adore Old teapots and teacups. I think they are the cutest!
    Jennifer

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  15. Hi there! Nothing like a giveaway to bring the mice out of the shadows. *smiles*
    My current favorite tea is Chai by Stash. My second favorite is Red Rose. Food Lion stores carry it as does Walmart.
    Have a wonderful day!

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  16. My favorite tea is Hot Cinnamon Spice, Harney&Son.I love finding an author who I feel I am visiting with. Very few, aren't there? The late Gladys Taber was like that to me.

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  17. Lipton tea is fine with me. I like it hot or iced.

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  18. I'm kind of partial to peppermint tea, though Pomegranate pizzaz is also quite delicious.

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  19. I love Twinnings Earl Grey with sweetener and a smidge of milk. Love to have shortbread alongside if possible or a hot buttered English muffin...{{{smacking lips}}}

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  20. I too enjoy Earl Grey tea and love to learn of good authors, new to me!

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  21. I enjoy reading Dorcas' books and I enjoy Ruby Red Chai tea from Trader Joes. Red Rose is a close second!

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  22. One of my favorites is Bigelow's Plantation Mint. ;-)

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  23. I love Dorcas' books and blog! My favorite tea is the Apple Mint (or Balsam) from my garden!

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  24. I'm not a huge fan of tea, I got hooked on coffee instead. but evry once in a while some mint is nice and iced raspberry tea is great for those far-away hot summer days. Thanks for doing a give-away! -Donella

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  25. This sounds like a book I would love to read..
    I'm not really fond of the flavored teas so am very partial to the English or Irish Breakfast teas. Thank you for offering this book.

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  26. I love Dorcas's writing as well, and would love to own one of her books.
    My favorite tea is vanilla chai, hot or iced.

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  27. My favorite tea is Irish breakfast with milk and sugar! Love reading your blog!

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  28. My favorite tea is Earl Grey and I am one of those weirdos who like it without sweetening of any kind.

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  29. Thank you for a chance to win. I stumbled upon your blog awhile back and enjoy reading your posts.

    My favorite tea is no longer made, but it was Vanilla Maple. I love just about any tea, but esp black raspberry suntea.

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  30. My husband is from Morocco, so my favorite tea is Moroccan Mint Tea. My second favorite is mint.

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  31. I first came across your blog a few weeks back. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading every post! Yes I have no life! As for my favorite tea I'd have to go with chai and having it prepared latte style is super yummy!

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  32. I love the books and the author!!! She is such a great lady!! My favorite tea right now is Gypsy Cold care, as I am going through a cold!! It is delish with some honey and some lemon!!

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  33. I love Green Tea :D
    Thanks for the chance to win.

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  34. I like iced green tea the best!!! Thanks!

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  35. Spearmint tea. Grew it in my garden this year and made my own, but didn't get enough of it to last thru the winter....

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  36. Another mouse out of the woodwork. I don't drink tea but make a gallon every two days for my husband. He likes just plain old Liptons or whatever is on sale.
    I've been following a long time. Love your blog. Thanks for the giveaway. Nita

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  37. I love tea! Hot, cold, sweet, straight, I love it all! My favorite is Chai, but the pepper sometimes gives me a headache. (the real 'homemade' kind is the best! But Tazo's is easier!) So, I guess if I have a migraine, it would be the brew for migraines. But nothing can beat spearmint tea! It brings back so many memories!

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  38. My favorite tea is a steaming cup of Twining's Earl Grey. That's how I started this morning.

    I just discovered you and I'm so happy that I did. Have a lovely today.

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  39. I just posted this give away on my blog. I'm so excited!

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  40. The book sounds wonderful - count me in! I'm so boring but I like either regular iced tea (sometimes sweetened, sometimes not) or chai tea that I found at Quik Trip that is also a fave.

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  41. I posted the giveaway on my blog ~ and I may just do a blog post again real soon! :)

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  42. Always enjoy your posts, and love Dorcas so I got a twofer this morning.
    I love Twinings Lady Grey with a cardamom pod in the bottom of the pot. But any tea is good tea when you share it with a friend.

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  43. I've never read any of these books. I love all kinds of tea, but my favorite just now is spiced chai.

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  44. My favorite tea right now is spiced chai! Mmm. :)

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  45. I love Earl Grey tea the way that my Russian sister-in-law makes it!

    Carolyn

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  46. My favorite kind of tea is Bigelow's "I Love Lemon". It's so comforting! :)

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  47. My favorite is Sleepytime Tea. It's so comforting before bed.

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  48. I love reading your blog and finding out what you have been reading. When I have to to sit and read with tea at night my favorite tea is Twinings African Rooibos Red Tea next to Red Rose which was always my moms favorite.
    Thank you for sharing

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  49. My favorite tea would be good ole southern sweet tea. I don't care for hot tea or any flavor teas.

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  50. Chai tea is my favorite, with just sweetener, as a latte, or as a cold smoothie. Yum!

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  51. I love tea! :) Fresh mint tea is my favorite!!

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  52. My favorite tea is everyday black tea with lemon. Iced or hot I drink it everyday just about with every meal. I enjoy your blog very much. Love to find a new post.

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  53. I enjoy a variety of teas - from simple black tea to a spiced chai to more mellow herbals - some to soothe and some to simply enjoy.

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  54. I have a feeling I'm too late :-( But that's ok 'cause believe it or not, I do not like tea (or coffee). I've "tried" to like both; taking sips of Bill's tea/coffee on occasion but there's always a funky taste that lingers...

    I may have to order Dorcas' book(s)as she sounds like my kind of author! Thanks for the introduction!

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  55. My favorite flavor is Earl Grey.

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  56. How fun to follow Dorcas through all these blogs. What a wonderful idea! I would love to sit and sip my Earl Grey with her. You're invited, too, of course.

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