Chapter One
He was the happiest homeless person I had ever seen. His smile was warm and friendly, and his shoulder-length hair matched his matted red beard. Although he seemed to be wearing the same ratty brown clothes from the day before and smelled like he hadn't bathed in a week, something about his water-blue eyes put me at ease.
As I carried my groceries across the Co-op parking lot, I read the hand-lettered cardboard sign he was holding:
So begins Scott Blum's new inspirational novel, Waiting for Autumn. And this week, it's my honor to share the first three chapters of the book with the rest of you. Scott's made them available, for free, at
his website here.
Also, do you remember a few months ago, when I sent you a note about this same book? In it, I'd raffled off my own scribbled-in edition, and included a link where those who bought their own copy could enter to win a
weekend in Ashland, Oregon. Well, now you get to try your luck again, as everyone who downloads the first three chapters is automatically
entered to win another Metaphysical Spa weekend. (And yes, it's true: this one is open to everyone, no matter whether or not you've bought the book. Thank you, Scott!)
We'll have a few other freebies / giveaways for Gaia this week, so keep your eyes on your inbox. Until then, enjoy the read, good luck with the drawing, and keep being your beautiful, sweet, inspiring selves..
