At the end of February, the email addresses of two lucky Simply Lumby newsletter subscribers will be pulled from the proverbial hat to receive.....a mousepad! And not just any old crappy mousepad - it's an Art Poulin mousepad (you can call me a "wife with benefits"). With a stunning image of Jodi's Antiques (the very same that's just outside town), it's where art (or Art) meets function.

Friends bringing friends to Lumby is the challenge for this month! We've turned on "the counter" of the newsletter, so subscribers can forward the newsletter to all of your friends who you think would enjoy Lumby and Simply Lumby. When they signup, you'll receive credit - it's that simple. At the end of February, the person with the highest number of referrals who sign up for our newsletter will win a $100 gift certificate at the Lazygoose store where you can buy some great artwork, fun puzzles, Lumby clothing and, of course, autographed Lumby novels if that's your choosing. Feel free to browse the aisles at www.lazygooseusa.com.

There are two caveats: Duplicate forwards (sending the newsletter to the same email address) are picked up as duplicates and not counted.

And...very important...forwarding of forwarded newsletters is just too confusing for anyone to track. So, if you have received this copy of Simply Lumby from a friend, and would like to participate, all you need to do is join our mailing list here, and then send an email to newsletter@lumbybooks.com to request a copy of Simply Lumby sent to you. And then you're all set to participate and when you forward the copy sent from us, your referrals will be tracked.

Good luck to all! And coming in March: a giveaway of Lumby on the Air galleys!