Either the FMS distributor was playing it safe and didn't print enough copies (uh, did they check the circulation of the now-defunct Country Living, Home Companion, and all the other rags—which admittedly had HUGE overlap) or they've vastly underestimating the demand! I may be too late to the game, but I'm trying to get a reserved press run. Who knows?
In any event, the lucky-duck winner of my FMS giveaway is Amy of Whisperwood Cottage and Junkologie. NOT because she wrote such an amazing comment; NOT because I've actually met her; and certainly NOT because I spilled red wine all over her a year ago in Warrenton. I SWEAR! I used the Random Number Generator function.
As I mentioned, I was so touched by your responses that IF I can find more copies, I'll pick additional winners from the original batch of comments based on desperation. It's the least I can do. I'll fortify myself with some sugar-free Red Bull, drape myself in lucky cobwebs, and summon the gods of my industry to find additional copies this week for more winners. Believe me, this magazine is soooo worth it that I will do anything to spread the word! Congrats to Amy and wish me luck. YOU might be the next winner(s)!
Congratulations to Amy!!
(And better luck next time for me...)
Posted by: HeidiAnn | 22 February 2010 at 12:15 AM
I went looking at Target and Walmart and didn't find the magazine but then at K-Mart they had it! You might check there, I never would have thought of K-Mart.
Posted by: Melissa | 22 February 2010 at 07:52 AM
I'm trying to get these in to sell in my Etsy stores. Personally, I lucked up and orderd from an on-line blog just as they arrived at the ladies house. YIPPEEE Should be in any day now.
How do I subscribe to or follow your blog? I can't find a link or email tag anywhere.
Smiles~
Marilyn
Posted by: Marilyn Hughes | 22 February 2010 at 02:12 PM
Love your blog! I found FMS at Wal-Mart here in Pelham, AL and there were several copies left. So if any of your followers live in my area there is hope! Niether one of the major bookstores, Barnes & Nobles, and Books A Million were carrying the magazine.
Good Luck
Posted by: Elizabeth Ann | 22 February 2010 at 03:55 PM
I've tried 4 stores today with no luck (Borders, Shoppers Food Warehouse, Rite Aid & Target -- all near me). I might try out Walmart based upon Elizabeth Ann's suggestion.
Posted by: Kim | 22 February 2010 at 04:48 PM
I found mine at Safeway, which maybe a West Coast grocery chain, last Thursday. They did a great job. I really enjoyed it but nothing will ever replace ME Home Companion in my heart, I so miss that magazine.
Posted by: Jan LaFollette | 22 February 2010 at 06:38 PM
Perhaps I happened to walk in when the new magazines had just been put out, but I found it yesterday at WalMart (I-45N in Spring, Tx..in case you're in the area!). At that time they had about 20 copies. Good luck to everyone looking for it!
RE: Home Companion... I, of course, saved EVERY issue & decided I'll just keep reading the old issues... I have almost every issue from the first til the final. Not as good as looking forward to a new issue, but... I've found between her blog and the old issues I'm able to get my ME 'fix'... ;-)
Posted by: Jeannie | 24 February 2010 at 07:03 PM
Rock on! Notice that it is 5 days after the announcement that I am finally getting to this. That's how my week has been! Are you sure it wasn't my witty charm that allowed me to win? Hey, if it was a guilt trip over that spilled wine (totally forgot about that!), I'm okay with that, too. Either way, I'm thrilled!! :)
Posted by: ALVN of WhisperWood Cottage & Junkologie | 26 February 2010 at 11:22 PM