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Showing posts with label contests. Show all posts
Showing posts with label contests. Show all posts
Friday, April 1, 2011
iClue
I'm sure you've heard about this Contest O Awesome, but I wanted to share (and get extra entries, of course).
Clickety-click and enjoy!
Clickety-click and enjoy!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Contests around the internetz
Sorry I haven't been posting much...still no internet at home. BAH! I will probably start the heavy-duty nagging and complaining to DH soon. If I don't have home internet by Mother's Day, look for a giant explosion in the metro Orlando area. (Seriously. I think I have been MORE THAN PATIENT at this point.)
Anyhoo, there are some fun contests goign on around the blogosphere, and I thought I would share them with you. (Yes, I get extra entries for doing so, but that doesn't make them any less cool, right? Right.)
First, is this one: http://carol-in-print.blogspot.com/2011/03/so-i-have-some-news-and-mega-giveaway.html
This is a MEGA GIVEAWAY spanning MULTIPLE blogs. You definitely want to get in on this one.
Next, we have Cambria Dillon's ongoing contest here: http://www.cambriadillon.com/ New giveaways every day, and then a grand prize at the end of the week. SQUEE!
Third, Shelley Watters's epic followers contest: http://shelleywatters.blogspot.com/2011/03/epic-follower-blogfestcontest.html involving twitter pitches!
And last (for now), a first line contest: http://cherstinieveen.wordpress.com/2011/03/18/first-line-contest/
Are there any I missed? Tell me in the comments!
Larissa :)
Anyhoo, there are some fun contests goign on around the blogosphere, and I thought I would share them with you. (Yes, I get extra entries for doing so, but that doesn't make them any less cool, right? Right.)
First, is this one: http://carol-in-print.blogspot.com/2011/03/so-i-have-some-news-and-mega-giveaway.html
This is a MEGA GIVEAWAY spanning MULTIPLE blogs. You definitely want to get in on this one.
Next, we have Cambria Dillon's ongoing contest here: http://www.cambriadillon.com/ New giveaways every day, and then a grand prize at the end of the week. SQUEE!
Third, Shelley Watters's epic followers contest: http://shelleywatters.blogspot.com/2011/03/epic-follower-blogfestcontest.html involving twitter pitches!
And last (for now), a first line contest: http://cherstinieveen.wordpress.com/2011/03/18/first-line-contest/
Are there any I missed? Tell me in the comments!
Larissa :)
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Awesome Contest at The Bookshelf Muse
The amazing Angela Ackerman at The Bookshelf Muse is having an awesome contest!
Go check it out and enter!
Oh, and if you don't follow her, you totally should. Her Emotion and Setting Thesauruses (Thesauri?) are AMAZING resources. :)
Still internetless here. Not crazy yet, but getting close...
Go check it out and enter!
Oh, and if you don't follow her, you totally should. Her Emotion and Setting Thesauruses (Thesauri?) are AMAZING resources. :)
Still internetless here. Not crazy yet, but getting close...
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Warning: Sporadic Blogging Ahead
So ... remember when my laptop died? And then the replacement laptop had a virus?
Well guess what?
Now Replacement Laptop won't start.
Yes, I'm serious.
Oh, and I had spent at least two and a half hours revising the day before. I have been backing up, but not every day, and unfortunately, that was one of the days I skipped. *HEAVY SIGH*
So, between that and the fact that we're finally going to be moving into our house, blogging will be sporadic. I have also recently been informed that we will be cable and internetless for a while upon moving in (yay.), so that adds even more complications.
Anyway, I'm still collecting donations for the FWF Silent Auction. If you'd like to donate anything let me know!
And, to kill two birds with one stone, I give you The Broken House: A Story in Pictures AND my entry into Kiersten White's PARANORMALCY Contest!
June 2008
What's that? Oh, it's a tree. ON MY HOUSE.
They came to take the tree off the house. The guy took one look at the tree and said, "I'm gonna need the bigger crane. Be right back."
Sorry that one's sideways, but you get it, right?
About three months later, after much arguing with insurance company, the house smelled mildewy, so we decided to move out (October 1, 2008). After all, if the insurance company has to pay for a hotel and food, they'll get their butts in gear, right?
Our first Christmas out of the house (this is in the Residence Inn, our home for 4 1/2 months):
We had packed all of our Christmas stuff in the POD, so we had to make ornaments for the little tree we bought.
I don't know why that one's sideways...*shakes head*
Anyway, shortly after we moved out, my kids coined the term "the broken house" for our house. We still call it that, even though it's not so broken anymore...
So, in February, 2009, the insurance company decided we were wasting money living in the hotel. We needed a rental house! And they found one. Right next door to the broken house! YAY!
This was also the time my husband contacted the Insurance Commissioner about the lack of movement on our claim. Things finally got rolling in that regard in June 2009.
The roof came off.
The new trusses went up.
Oh, look! A new roof! And it's wrapped! Woo!
And there will eventually be an upstairs!
Second Christmas out of our house (this is in the rental house):
And now, finally, it is done enough that we can move in. Because we upgraded some things, the insurance company thought we should have been done in November 2009, so that's when they stopped paying for the rental house. So, even though it's not completely the way we want it (the upstairs won't be done for a while, so we'll be sharing two bedrooms between five of us) we're moving in, baby!
Look at my AMAZING new kitchen! The floor will eventually be tiled, but it's still awesome!
OOOOH! AAAAHHH! (Hubby is going to build columns around those supports in the front).
My soon-to-be dining room! Evie from Paranormalcy thought the accent wall should be pink, but my hubby disagreed. Sorry, Evie.
Evie is also super-impressed with my ginormic new refrigerator. I am, too, to be honest.
So there you have it! The Saga of the Broken House. Hope you enjoyed!
Larissa :-)
P.S. My hubby did most of the work himself, which was how we were able to afford the upgrading. And he's an artist, too. It's okay to be jealous--I would be. :P
Well guess what?
Now Replacement Laptop won't start.
Yes, I'm serious.
Oh, and I had spent at least two and a half hours revising the day before. I have been backing up, but not every day, and unfortunately, that was one of the days I skipped. *HEAVY SIGH*
So, between that and the fact that we're finally going to be moving into our house, blogging will be sporadic. I have also recently been informed that we will be cable and internetless for a while upon moving in (yay.), so that adds even more complications.
Anyway, I'm still collecting donations for the FWF Silent Auction. If you'd like to donate anything let me know!
And, to kill two birds with one stone, I give you The Broken House: A Story in Pictures AND my entry into Kiersten White's PARANORMALCY Contest!
June 2008
Sorry that one's sideways, but you get it, right?
About three months later, after much arguing with insurance company, the house smelled mildewy, so we decided to move out (October 1, 2008). After all, if the insurance company has to pay for a hotel and food, they'll get their butts in gear, right?
Our first Christmas out of the house (this is in the Residence Inn, our home for 4 1/2 months):
We had packed all of our Christmas stuff in the POD, so we had to make ornaments for the little tree we bought.
I don't know why that one's sideways...*shakes head*
Anyway, shortly after we moved out, my kids coined the term "the broken house" for our house. We still call it that, even though it's not so broken anymore...
So, in February, 2009, the insurance company decided we were wasting money living in the hotel. We needed a rental house! And they found one. Right next door to the broken house! YAY!
This was also the time my husband contacted the Insurance Commissioner about the lack of movement on our claim. Things finally got rolling in that regard in June 2009.
Second Christmas out of our house (this is in the rental house):
And now, finally, it is done enough that we can move in. Because we upgraded some things, the insurance company thought we should have been done in November 2009, so that's when they stopped paying for the rental house. So, even though it's not completely the way we want it (the upstairs won't be done for a while, so we'll be sharing two bedrooms between five of us) we're moving in, baby!
So there you have it! The Saga of the Broken House. Hope you enjoyed!
Larissa :-)
P.S. My hubby did most of the work himself, which was how we were able to afford the upgrading. And he's an artist, too. It's okay to be jealous--I would be. :P
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
ED ASS IS GIVING AWAY A CRIT!!!
Sorry for the shouting, but this is BIG NEWS!!! Go on over to Moonrat's Blog and enter. And, if you haven't been following Moonie's blog, SHAME ON YOU!! :P
Monday, March 8, 2010
Contests! Contests!
Hooray for more contests!
Suzette and Bethany are having a followers giveaway with a prize from agent Suzie Townsend of FinePrintLit! ZOMG!
Elana Johnson is having a followers giveaway, too! Squee!
Go enter! :)
Suzette and Bethany are having a followers giveaway with a prize from agent Suzie Townsend of FinePrintLit! ZOMG!
Elana Johnson is having a followers giveaway, too! Squee!
Go enter! :)
Friday, February 19, 2010
New Agency Blog
Hi Everyone!
The McVeigh Agency is starting a blog and they want lots of new followers! They are doing a 15 minute phone or skype chat with anyone who brings in 10 new followers! Cool, right? So, please go follow the blog here, and then comment on this blog post to tell me so.
If you follow The McVeigh Agency Blog and come back to tell me, I will enter you in a drawing for a 2 chapter critique. Don't get excited - it's by me, but I have been told that I give good, helpful critiques...
Happy Friday! :)
Larissa
The McVeigh Agency is starting a blog and they want lots of new followers! They are doing a 15 minute phone or skype chat with anyone who brings in 10 new followers! Cool, right? So, please go follow the blog here, and then comment on this blog post to tell me so.
If you follow The McVeigh Agency Blog and come back to tell me, I will enter you in a drawing for a 2 chapter critique. Don't get excited - it's by me, but I have been told that I give good, helpful critiques...
Happy Friday! :)
Larissa
Monday, February 15, 2010
Giveaway Awesomeness by Maggie
In Maggie Stiefvater's Shiver, Grace and Sam found each other. Now, in Linger, they must fight to be together. For Grace, this means defying her parents and keeping a very dangerous secret about her own well-being. For Sam, this means grappling with his werewolf past . . . and figuring out a way to survive into the future. Add into the mix a new wolf named Cole, whose own past has the potential to destroy the whole pack. And Isabelle, who already lost her brother to the wolves . . . and is nonetheless drawn to Cole.At turns harrowing and euphoric, Linger is a spellbinding love story that explores both sides of love -- the light and the dark, the warm and the cold -- in a way you will never forget.
Comes out in stores everywhere July 20th. Pre-order here.
Enter to win an advanced review copies of LINGER, Sisters Red, The Dead-Tossed Waves, and The Replacement on Maggie's blog.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
WINNERS! And PICTURES!
Winners are posted below, and I just have to say, you are in for a TREAT! I loved all three of these books, so I really hope you enjoy them.
Of course, I promised some pictures from the conference, so I'll post those first (insert evil laugh here). I also left off a really great comment Kathleen Duey made.
First, the comment. Kathleen was describing how to plot, and specifically how to handle the beginning and the ending. Besides the genius picking-up-a-puppy analogy, she spoke of plot like a roller coaster. She warned not to start with your biggest thrill at the beginning. You build, fall, careen around, and toward the end hit that highest thrill. Then coast gently to a stop. Don't jerk to a halt, and don't coast for miles. She even described this with movement and sound effects - which was AWESOME. Anyway, I'm not sure if I described it right, but it was a great analogy.
Okay, pics.
Kathleen Duey, Richard Peck, and Kadir Nelson at Books and Books:
Me and Jackie Dolamore:
Me and Kathleen Duey:
Me and Michael Grant:
I don't think those lined up the way I wanted them, but oh well. I am still getting used to blogger.
WINNERS!
With the help of Random.org, here are the winners:
Winner of a signed copy of Kathleen Duey's SKIN HUNGER:
LAURA RENEGAR!!!
Winner of a signed copy of Michael Grant's GONE:
MIKE JUNG (AKA Captain Stupendous)!!!
Winner of a signed copy of Jaclyn Dolamore's MAGIC UNDER GLASS:
TERRYLYNNJOHNSON!!!
I will be emailing you for your addresses! Congrats to the winners!
Larissa :)
Of course, I promised some pictures from the conference, so I'll post those first (insert evil laugh here). I also left off a really great comment Kathleen Duey made.
First, the comment. Kathleen was describing how to plot, and specifically how to handle the beginning and the ending. Besides the genius picking-up-a-puppy analogy, she spoke of plot like a roller coaster. She warned not to start with your biggest thrill at the beginning. You build, fall, careen around, and toward the end hit that highest thrill. Then coast gently to a stop. Don't jerk to a halt, and don't coast for miles. She even described this with movement and sound effects - which was AWESOME. Anyway, I'm not sure if I described it right, but it was a great analogy.
Okay, pics.
Kathleen Duey, Richard Peck, and Kadir Nelson at Books and Books:
Me and Jackie Dolamore:
Me and Kathleen Duey:
Me and Michael Grant:
I don't think those lined up the way I wanted them, but oh well. I am still getting used to blogger.
WINNERS!
With the help of Random.org, here are the winners:
Winner of a signed copy of Kathleen Duey's SKIN HUNGER:
LAURA RENEGAR!!!
Winner of a signed copy of Michael Grant's GONE:
MIKE JUNG (AKA Captain Stupendous)!!!
Winner of a signed copy of Jaclyn Dolamore's MAGIC UNDER GLASS:
TERRYLYNNJOHNSON!!!
I will be emailing you for your addresses! Congrats to the winners!
Larissa :)
Monday, January 18, 2010
It's Time - My First Book Giveaway!
WOW.
I just got back from the SCBWI FL Conference, and all I can say is WOW.
What an amazing experience!
I will blog all about it, including some takeaways and pictures (!!!) later this week. For now, let's get started with the GIVEAWAY!
So, I bought three books to give away:
Jaclyn Dolamore's MAGIC UNDER GLASS
Michael Grant's GONE
and Kathleen Duey's SKIN HUNGER.
They have all three been signed just for you! Yay!
Here are the rules:
1. You must comment here to be entered in the drawing (1 point).
2. Current followers (following before I post this) get two additional entries.
3. New followers get one additional entry.
4. Tweeting/facebooking/blogging this giveaway earns you 2 additional entries for each instance (please include link in your comment, and if tweeting, use @lchardesty).
5. Include your email in your comment.
6. Please add up your entries in your comment.
Contest will close Monday, January 25, and I will post the winners (one for each book) on Tuesday, January 26.
I'm so excited! These are FANTASTIC books, and I cannot even begin to tell you how amazing their authors are.
Stay tuned for the following: My SCBWI FL wrap up, and my TIMEKEEPER'S MOON review (I was chosen as the next Farwalker's Apprentice, detailed here).
Good luck, and thanks for reading!
Larissa :)
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Prepare Ye, O My Followers
As I mentioned, I am heading to Miami for the SCBWI FL Conference next week (SQUEE! AGAIN!). In preparation for the awesomeness, I will be heading to the bookstore with my own hard-earned gift cards (one was a gift, and TWO were won in blog contests - thanks again Blee and Rhonda).
What will I buy with my shiny new gift cards, you ask?
Some wonderful things for myself, of course, but also - PRESENTS FOR YOU!!!
That's right! I am driving down and rooming with the awesome Jaclyn Dolamore, author of MAGIC UNDER GLASS, and I just found out my critique session is with Danielle Joseph, author of SHRINKING VIOLET. PLUS, there will be a special booksigning the night before the conference starts, and Michael Grant, author of GONE will be there!
So, I am going to take my shiny new gift cards, and I am going to buy an extra copy of each of these books (GONE will be paperback - it just released in PB, and it helps me afford this contest). I am going to take them with me and get them signed. Then, I am going to have a giveaway, right here on my blog. My very first giveaway.
Yes, I am awesome. Also, you're welcome.
So, what this means for you right now: I am giving all of my followers BEFORE I post the actual giveaway an extra entry (that means you, if your cute little picture is over in that box on the left). Do you have friends you think would like that extra entry? Send them over and tell them to click the follow box. If they comment here and tell me you sent them, you get an extra 2 entries (on top of the one for following). Ooh, I'm generous.
Speaking of contests and contest awesomeness, check out this one from Valerie:
http://valeriekwrites.blogspot.com/2010/01/happy-2010-and-200-followers-contest.html
You may now sing my praises in the comments. :P
Larissa
What will I buy with my shiny new gift cards, you ask?
Some wonderful things for myself, of course, but also - PRESENTS FOR YOU!!!
That's right! I am driving down and rooming with the awesome Jaclyn Dolamore, author of MAGIC UNDER GLASS, and I just found out my critique session is with Danielle Joseph, author of SHRINKING VIOLET. PLUS, there will be a special booksigning the night before the conference starts, and Michael Grant, author of GONE will be there!
So, I am going to take my shiny new gift cards, and I am going to buy an extra copy of each of these books (GONE will be paperback - it just released in PB, and it helps me afford this contest). I am going to take them with me and get them signed. Then, I am going to have a giveaway, right here on my blog. My very first giveaway.
Yes, I am awesome. Also, you're welcome.
So, what this means for you right now: I am giving all of my followers BEFORE I post the actual giveaway an extra entry (that means you, if your cute little picture is over in that box on the left). Do you have friends you think would like that extra entry? Send them over and tell them to click the follow box. If they comment here and tell me you sent them, you get an extra 2 entries (on top of the one for following). Ooh, I'm generous.
Speaking of contests and contest awesomeness, check out this one from Valerie:
http://valeriekwrites.blogspot.com/2010/01/happy-2010-and-200-followers-contest.html
You may now sing my praises in the comments. :P
Larissa
Monday, January 4, 2010
Yet another awesome contest for you to enter
You can win a 5 page crit or signed copy of The Dark Divine by Bree Despain here:
http://suzettesaxton.blogspot.com/2010/01/suzette-and-bethanys-wicked-awesome.html
Good luck! :)
http://suzettesaxton.blogspot.com/2010/01/suzette-and-bethanys-wicked-awesome.html
Good luck! :)
Saturday, January 2, 2010
So You Think You Can Write?
Yay! Another contest! Agent Mary Kole is having another contest on her KidLit Blog!
It is for the first paragraph/500 words of your YA or MG novel. The winner will get a 15 page critique, so go enter! Yippee!
Mary's Contest
It is for the first paragraph/500 words of your YA or MG novel. The winner will get a 15 page critique, so go enter! Yippee!
Mary's Contest
Saturday, December 12, 2009
More Contest Awesomeness
Wow! The following contest is for a LOT of great YA books! You should go enter!
http://lushbudgetproduction.blogspot.com/2009/12/contest-full-of-ninja-awesomeness.html
(Keep an eye on this post. I will use it to post any other contests I see this week...)
OMG, OMG, OMG - I just found another contest (I told you I would)!
This one is just so neat and so much fun, I cannot even describe it! Go now and check it out! (It involves sending ARCs of The Timekeeper's Moon by Joni Sensel on a quest - woot!)
http://authorwithin.livejournal.com/59719.html
Found another at Sharon Loves Books and Cats!
http://www.sharonlovesbooksandcats.com/2009/12/loading.html
Here's another:
http://susanadrian.blogspot.com/2009/12/interview-giveaway-with-author-kelly.html
And another! Yay for new books!
http://teddyree-theeclecticreader.blogspot.com/2009/12/decemberjanuary-giveaway-2-winners-your.html
http://lushbudgetproduction.blogspot.com/2009/12/contest-full-of-ninja-awesomeness.html
(Keep an eye on this post. I will use it to post any other contests I see this week...)
OMG, OMG, OMG - I just found another contest (I told you I would)!
This one is just so neat and so much fun, I cannot even describe it! Go now and check it out! (It involves sending ARCs of The Timekeeper's Moon by Joni Sensel on a quest - woot!)
http://authorwithin.livejournal.com/59719.html
Found another at Sharon Loves Books and Cats!
http://www.sharonlovesbooksandcats.com/2009/12/loading.html
Here's another:
http://susanadrian.blogspot.com/2009/12/interview-giveaway-with-author-kelly.html
And another! Yay for new books!
http://teddyree-theeclecticreader.blogspot.com/2009/12/decemberjanuary-giveaway-2-winners-your.html
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Give Up the Ghost Trailer and Contest
Check out the cool trailer for Give Up the Ghost by Megan Crewe! She's having a contest here: http://www.megancrewe.com/blog/?p=635
Enjoy! :)
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Another Contest!
This is a fun one! The Enchanted Inkpot is giving away a smorgasboard of books!
First row - Basket 1 - FAIRY TALES AND FOLKLORE
Silver Phoenix by Cindy Pon
Fortune's Folly by Deva Fagen
The Runaway Dragon by Kate Coombs
The Runaway Princess by Kate Coombs
Shadow (ARC) by Jenny Moss
Faery Rebels by RJ Anderson
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin
Ash by Malinda Lo
Second row - Basket 2 - ADVENTURE AND WITCHCRAFT
The Emerald Tablet by PJ Hoover
The Navel of the World by PJ Hoover
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
The Unnameables by Ellen Booraem
Wicked 1 by Nancy Holder
Wicked 2 by Nancy Holder
Wicked : Resurrection by Nancy Holder
Betraying Season by Marissa Doyle
Third row - Basket 3 - ANCIENT CURSES, MODERN GHOSTS, POST-APOCALYPTIC
Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
Give Up the Ghost by Megan Crewe
The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson
The Owl Keepers (ARC) by Christine Brodien-Jones
Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos by RL Lafevers
Theodosia and the Staff of Osiris by RL Lafevers
Theodosia and the Eyes of Horus by RL Lafevers
There will be a grand prize winner and 2 runner ups. Winners will be based on the following criteria:
1. The Grand Prize winner will have first pick and choose one of the book gift baskets AND will also win a $25 gift card to Powell’s Books AND a copy of ICE by Sarah Beth Durst. The winner will be chosen based on who provides the most online promotion points for our contest, via blog, facebook, twitter, etc. One point is awarded for the type of promotion and the number of times such promotion is provided. For example, a person who tweets and blogs about it for all 14 days of the contest will earn 28 points. Honor system is in place so you will be required to tally up your points yourself and we’ll check’em. YOU MUST COMMENT ONLY ON THIS ORIGINAL CONTEST POST IN ORDER TO QUALIFY.
2. Second runner up will choose from the remaining 2 baskets. The winner will be the person who comes in second with the most online promotion points.
3. Third runner up will win the last remaining book gift basket and will be chosen from a lottery. Anyone can enter the third prize drawing. All you have to do is answer one of the following questions. What MG/YA fantasy would you like to read over the holiday break? What fantasy book most reminds you of the Holiday or New Year season?
Contest ends on December 9th, 2009. And our apologies, but due to the large size of the prizes, the contest is only open to US and Canadian residents. Don’t forget, all contest entries are accepted only in the comments section of this contest post. Comment as much as you like and help spread the word!
Go here: http://community.livejournal.com/enchantedinkpot/37038.html?view=445102#t445102
First row - Basket 1 - FAIRY TALES AND FOLKLORE
Silver Phoenix by Cindy Pon
Fortune's Folly by Deva Fagen
The Runaway Dragon by Kate Coombs
The Runaway Princess by Kate Coombs
Shadow (ARC) by Jenny Moss
Faery Rebels by RJ Anderson
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin
Ash by Malinda Lo
Second row - Basket 2 - ADVENTURE AND WITCHCRAFT
The Emerald Tablet by PJ Hoover
The Navel of the World by PJ Hoover
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
The Unnameables by Ellen Booraem
Wicked 1 by Nancy Holder
Wicked 2 by Nancy Holder
Wicked : Resurrection by Nancy Holder
Betraying Season by Marissa Doyle
Third row - Basket 3 - ANCIENT CURSES, MODERN GHOSTS, POST-APOCALYPTIC
Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
Give Up the Ghost by Megan Crewe
The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson
The Owl Keepers (ARC) by Christine Brodien-Jones
Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos by RL Lafevers
Theodosia and the Staff of Osiris by RL Lafevers
Theodosia and the Eyes of Horus by RL Lafevers
There will be a grand prize winner and 2 runner ups. Winners will be based on the following criteria:
1. The Grand Prize winner will have first pick and choose one of the book gift baskets AND will also win a $25 gift card to Powell’s Books AND a copy of ICE by Sarah Beth Durst. The winner will be chosen based on who provides the most online promotion points for our contest, via blog, facebook, twitter, etc. One point is awarded for the type of promotion and the number of times such promotion is provided. For example, a person who tweets and blogs about it for all 14 days of the contest will earn 28 points. Honor system is in place so you will be required to tally up your points yourself and we’ll check’em. YOU MUST COMMENT ONLY ON THIS ORIGINAL CONTEST POST IN ORDER TO QUALIFY.
2. Second runner up will choose from the remaining 2 baskets. The winner will be the person who comes in second with the most online promotion points.
3. Third runner up will win the last remaining book gift basket and will be chosen from a lottery. Anyone can enter the third prize drawing. All you have to do is answer one of the following questions. What MG/YA fantasy would you like to read over the holiday break? What fantasy book most reminds you of the Holiday or New Year season?
Contest ends on December 9th, 2009. And our apologies, but due to the large size of the prizes, the contest is only open to US and Canadian residents. Don’t forget, all contest entries are accepted only in the comments section of this contest post. Comment as much as you like and help spread the word!
Go here: http://community.livejournal.com/enchantedinkpot/37038.html?view=445102#t445102
Monday, November 23, 2009
Contests!
Okay - sorry to post twice in one day, but I have some fun contests I would like to share with you (although if you win, I will be mad - just kidding)!
First, the contest at The Bookshelf Muse. If you don't follow them, you should. They have some great resources on their blog! Here's a link to the contest: http://thebookshelfmuse.blogspot.com/2009/11/massive-followers-contest.html
Adding more contests in a sec...
'Kay - here's another - Number One Novels - a blog supporting debut novelists (how awesome is that?). They are giving away Kelly Meding's new novel THREE DAYS TO DEAD:
http://numberonenovels.blogspot.com/2009/11/kelly-meding-three-days-to-dead.html
I may find more...
Shelli at Market My Words is having a fun contest, too! Go follow her and enter! http://faeriality.blogspot.com/2009/11/thanks-for-following-this-turkey.html
Found another! Agent Suzie Townsend is giving away a signed copy of PEACE, LOVE, AND BABY DUCKS by Lauren Myracle on her blog: http://confessionsofawanderingheart.blogspot.com/2009/11/happy-holidays-giveaway-1-peace-love.html Oh, and if you enter, tell her I told you about it, and we each get three extra entries! Woot!
First, the contest at The Bookshelf Muse. If you don't follow them, you should. They have some great resources on their blog! Here's a link to the contest: http://thebookshelfmuse.blogspot.com/2009/11/massive-followers-contest.html
Adding more contests in a sec...
'Kay - here's another - Number One Novels - a blog supporting debut novelists (how awesome is that?). They are giving away Kelly Meding's new novel THREE DAYS TO DEAD:
http://numberonenovels.blogspot.com/2009/11/kelly-meding-three-days-to-dead.html
I may find more...
Shelli at Market My Words is having a fun contest, too! Go follow her and enter! http://faeriality.blogspot.com/2009/11/thanks-for-following-this-turkey.html
Found another! Agent Suzie Townsend is giving away a signed copy of PEACE, LOVE, AND BABY DUCKS by Lauren Myracle on her blog: http://confessionsofawanderingheart.blogspot.com/2009/11/happy-holidays-giveaway-1-peace-love.html Oh, and if you enter, tell her I told you about it, and we each get three extra entries! Woot!
Monday, August 17, 2009
Bookshelf Muse Zombie Haiku contest!
How fun is this? Write a zombie haiku. You'll thank me later.
Warning: Zombies Ahead
Guurrgh....uuurgh...brrraiiins.... sllluurp.
Translation: Angela is in Idaho, amassing a zombie horde for world domination vacationing with her family. Normal Thesaurus posts will be suspended until her return August 16th.
Lucky for you, she's left a few of her favorite lieutenant zombies in charge, and our first official act is to announce a little contest. We think you'll like it.
First Annual Zombie Haiku Contest
Oh yes--you read correctly. Sure, Zombies eat brains. But don't we also have an inner soul, a burning desire to unleash pent up emotions in the form of, erm...poetry?
Let's face it--Zombies? Poetry? Someone needed to go there. Angela is that person. The question is, are you up to the challenge? Can you get in touch of your inner Zombie and make Angela tear up or better yet, laugh out loud? We hope so, because you could win an in depth first chapter critique.
This is quite possibly the most awesome contest on the web. In fact, we wouldn't be surprised at all if the talent rolling in is so gut-spittingly awesome that more than one critique will have to be awarded.
So for the Haiku challenged, the format is scary simple: 5 syllables, 7 syllables, 5 syllables. Like so:
Hungry moans outside
Fingers scrabble at the door
Time to get the axe
--
Look, the ice cream man
Only has one flavor left
What's Head Cheese Surprise?
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My silent boyfriend
We hold hands in the moonlight
Likes me for my brain
Is there a Zombie Epic inside you, longing to burst out? Set it free and post your haiku in your comment section! The contest will run until Angela returns, dead or alive. Followers can enter as many zombie haikus as they like.
For extra chances to win, post a link to this contest on your blog and let me know in the comments section where you spread the word. Each time you post a link to this contest you'll earn an additional chance to win a bonus critique!
So, what are you waiting for? Let's see some poetry, people!
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