C.J. Carter-Stephenson's Blog: ~ Crystal Clear ~, page 11
November 23, 2012
Yet another money saving promotion...
If anyone out there is considering buying any books from Lulu.com, you will be pleased to hear that they are running yet another promotion. Enter the coupon code 'REDEMPTIO' at checkout and get a massive 30% off your order. Offer ends on the 27th November.
November 22, 2012
** FACEBOOK COMPETITION **
In case anyone is interested, there is a signed copy of The Crystal Ship up for grabs on the book's Facebook page at the moment. All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning it is answer a simple question. Click here to find out more, but hurry, you only have until 30th November 2012.
November 18, 2012
Children's Literary Classics certificate poses for a picture...
Hope you all had a good weekend. Mine got off to a great start, as I received my certificate from Children's Literary Classics confirming the award winning status of The Crystal Ship. Here is a picture of us striking a pose together...
November 13, 2012
Another Voucher Code...
If you don't want to wait until the end of my giveaway to get your hands on a copy of Bloodlust Variations or fancy picking up your very own copy of The Crystal Ship, you'll be pleased to hear that Lulu.com have issued another money saving coupon code. Simply type 'SERENTIS' in the relevant box at checkout and they will give you 20% off your order. Offer ends 16th November. Click here for my page.
November 12, 2012
** COMPETITION **
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▶ COMPETITION ◀
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On 31st of January 2013, I will be another year older and to celebrate, I have decided to hold a little competition. If you fancy winning yourself a copy of my latest book, Bloodlust Variations (see picture), head over to the following giveaway link today (or any other day as long as it's before 31st January)...
GIVEAWAY
~DISCLAIMER~
Please be advised that Bloodlust Variations contains material of an explicit nature. It is not suitable for readers under the age of 18.
▶ COMPETITION ◀
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On 31st of January 2013, I will be another year older and to celebrate, I have decided to hold a little competition. If you fancy winning yourself a copy of my latest book, Bloodlust Variations (see picture), head over to the following giveaway link today (or any other day as long as it's before 31st January)...
GIVEAWAY
~DISCLAIMER~
Please be advised that Bloodlust Variations contains material of an explicit nature. It is not suitable for readers under the age of 18.
November 1, 2012
Flight safety the Tolkien way...
Tongue-in-cheek safety video from Air New Zealand...
An Unexpected Briefing
Funny, imaginative and informative!
An Unexpected Briefing
Funny, imaginative and informative!
October 26, 2012
Guaranteed to raise a smile...
Couldn't resist reposting this TV guide clipping from my Facebook feed...
Not the way I would have summed up the movie, but you can't say it isn't accurate.
Not the way I would have summed up the movie, but you can't say it isn't accurate.
October 23, 2012
Another voucher code...
Attention bargain hunters, Lulu.com are running yet another money saving promotion. Simply enter the coupon code 'JEKYLL' at checkout and get 20% off your order. It's the perfect chance to pick up your very own copy of The Crystal Ship (see here), Bloodlust Variations (see here) or anything else in their vast catalogue. Offer ends 26th October 2012.
October 15, 2012
** UPDATE ON CHILDREN'S LITERARY CLASSICS 2012 AWARDS **
Today was the day that Children's Literary Classics announced the final results of their 2012 competition. As you can imagine, it was with some excitement that I followed the link in their email to find out how The Crystal Ship had done. The answer? Drumroll please... a silver award in the Preteen/Tween Science Fiction category. Okay, it isn't the highest award on offer, but it is still a great honour and I am more than happy with the result. It's days like this that make it all worthwhile. Here is the official press release...
Literary Classics Announces Youth Media Top Book Winners
Literary Classics announced its 2012 selection of top books for children and young adults today. Award recipients were selected from entries received throughout the world. The Literary Classics selection committee is proud to recognize the following titles in children's and young adult literature which exemplify the criteria set forth by the Literary Classics Awards committee.
A list of the 2012 recipients follows:
Best First Picture Book, PreSchool, A Box Story by Kenneth Kit Lamug
Best First Picture Book, Early Reader, Terple Always Dream Bigger by Richie Frieman
Best Illustrator, Bella & Harry, Let's Visit Athens, Illustrated by Kristine Lucco
Best Series, The Bella & Harry Book Series by Lisa Manzione
Best First Chapter Book, Shelby & Shauna Kitt and the Dimensional Holes by PHC Marchesi
Gold - Picture Book, Preschooler, Fantastic Flight by Barbara Bockman
Silver - Picture Book, Preschooler, Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep by Kathy Stemke
Gold - Picture Book, Early Reader, Bella & Harry Let's Visit London by Lisa Manzione, Illustrated by Kristine Lucco
Silver - Picture Book, Early Reader, Bella & Harry Let's Visit Cairo by Lisa Manzione, Illustrated by Kristine Lucco
Gold - Educational, Early Reader, The Great Divide, Suzanne Slade
Silver - Educational, Early Reader, Animal Animalogies by Marianne Berkes
Gold - Environmental Issues, Early Reader, Sea Turtle Summer by Nancy Stewart
Silver - Environmental Issues, Early Reader, One Pelican at a Time by Nancy Stewart
Gold - Non Fiction Preteen, Clara's Great War by Evelyn Rothstein
Gold - General Preteen, the Casting by Joyce Shor Johnson
Silver - General Preteen, Return to Finkleton by KC Hilton
Gold - Fiction Preteen, the Reinvention of Moxie Roosevelt by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
Silver - Fiction Preteen, Walking Through Walls by Karen Cioffi
Gold - Fantasy Preteen, Shelby & Shauna Kitt and the Dimensional Holes by PHC Marchesi
Silver - Fantasy Preteen, Shield Maiden by Richard Denning
Gold - Science Fiction Preteen, Shelby & Shauna Kitt and the Dimensional Holes by PHC Marchesi
Silver - Science Fiction - Preteen, The Crystal Ship by CJ Carter-Stephenson
Gold - Mystery Preteen, the Stone Child by Dan Poblocki
Gold - General Young Adult, Runaway Twins by Pete Palamountain
Silver - General Young Adult, Young, Funny & Unbalanced by David Smithyman
Gold - Fiction Young Adult, Caves, Cannons & Crinolines by Beverly Stowe McClure
Silver - Fiction Young Adult, Young Knights of the Round Table The King's Ransom by Cheryl Carpinello
Gold - Non-Fiction Young Adult, Black & White by Larry Dane Brimner
Gold - Fantasy Fiction Young Adult, Griffin Rising by Darby Karchut
Silver - Fantasy Fiction Young Adult, Drawn by Marie Lamba
Gold - Science Fiction Young Adult, the Limit by Kristen Landon
Silver - Science Fiction Young Adult, the Orphan Ship by Sterling R. Walker
Gold - Mystery Young Adult, Stalked by Kristiana Gregory
Cultural Issues, Clara's Great War by Evelyn Rothstein
Holiday, Santa & The Little Teddy Bear by Peter John Lucking
Self Esteem, Beautiful Wild Rose Girl by B. Magnolia
Female Audience, My Sister is my Best Friend by Nicole Weaver
Mature Issues, In Memory of Dad by Maranda Russell
Literary Classics, an organization dedicated to furthering excellence in literature, takes great pride in its role to help promote classic literature which appeals to youth, while educating and encouraging positive values in the impressionable young minds of future generations. Judging is based upon the criteria set forth by Literary Classics' highly selective awards committee which honors books promoting character, vision, creativity and learning, through content which possesses key elements found in well-crafted literature.
The Literary Classics judging committee consists of experts with backgrounds in publishing, writing, editing, design, illustration, and book reviewing. To learn more about Literary Classics, visit their website at http://www.literaryclassicsawards.com.
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Congratulations to all the other winners. If you want to find out more about The Crystal Ship, check out the dedicated website at http://www.crystalship.info/ . Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to celebrate!
October 13, 2012
Shock revelation... or is it?
OMG - leaked evidence that I was alive in the 1940s and haven't aged a day since... or perhaps I have just photoshopped one of my Goodwood Revival pictures. I'll let you make up your own minds which is the truth.
