"Under the Mercy Trees" giveaway: We've got a winner

Marla, you've won a copy of "Under the Mercy Trees," the debut novel by Asheville's Heather Newton. Email me (pkelley@charlotteobserver.com) with your mailing address, and I'll send the book to you.
Author Heather Newton, by the way, will be in Charlotte for a reading and book signing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15 at Providence United Methodist Church 2810 Providence Road.
Her first novel is the story of a prodigal son who returns to his N.C. home when his older brother mysteriously disappears from the family farm.

"Under the Mercy Trees" author in Charlotte; win her book

Asheville's Heather Newton is getting great reviews for her debut novel, "Under the Mercy Trees," the story of a prodigal son who returns to his N.C. home when his older brother mysteriously disappears from the family farm.

She'll be in Charlotte for a reading and book signing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15 at Providence United Methodist Church 2810 Providence Road.

But first, I'm giving away a copy, If you'd like to win it, post a comment on this blog with your name or some way to identify you -- not just "anonymous."

Then, make sure to check back on Monday, Feb. 7, when I'll randomly select a winner. Want to know more about the book? Check out the Observer's review.