Win a FREE E-Reader!!
This promotion is a "No Purchase Necessary" type of drawing. I, Nicholas A. McGirr author of Book One: The Growing Dim Project will be giving away one FREE Kobo E-reader to one lucky winner. The rules of the drawing are below.
1. The Prize: One (1) Kobo E-Reader, new in package directly mailed to one (1) winner.
2. To Enter: Simply email the answers to three (3) questions. The answers can be found by reading the FREE sample of The Growing Dim Project and the snippet from the websites listed here:
http://www.amazon.com/Growing-Dim-Pro...
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-g...
http://indiesnippets.blogspot.com/
The three answers can be found by reading BOTH the free sample from Nook and Kindle, AND on www.indiesnippets.blogspot.com. You can find the book cover on the top left corner, it looks like this:
3. The questions:
A. What is the first name of the lead singer in the band?
B. What is "The Growing Dim Project"?
C. What does Cross compare snowflakes to?
To enter simply email me the answers to crossmanmcknight@hotmail.com. Your email address will be discarded after the drawing. This is a solemn promise that your email address will not be used for any type of spamming and/or any other type of promotion.
4. The contest will run through the end of July or until there are 150 entries. In the event that 150 entries are not met at the end of July, the contest will continue and I will post through this blog that the contest is not yet over with an update of how many entries are left to be discovered.
5. Only one (1) entry per contestant. All multiple entries will be discarded.
6. Winner will be chosen at random (name in a hat, type of mentality)
7. This drawing will be used as a promotional tool only! Again, there is NO PURCHASE NECESSARY! This is designed by the author, Nicholas A. McGirr to give awareness of the great things an e-reader can offer. This is simply a giveaway started to raise awareness of te works by Nicholas A. McGirr and the ebooks he has published.
8. Please feel free to tweet, post, and comment on this blog. Do NOT leave your email address in your comments. I am not looking to solicit any emails and/or to exploit the identity of anyone. I will however, mention the first name of the winner at the end of the contest through this blog.
9. I thank you for your participation and good luck! I can't wait to giveaway the Kobo!!!
Sincerely,
Nicholas A. McGirr
1. The Prize: One (1) Kobo E-Reader, new in package directly mailed to one (1) winner.
2. To Enter: Simply email the answers to three (3) questions. The answers can be found by reading the FREE sample of The Growing Dim Project and the snippet from the websites listed here:
http://www.amazon.com/Growing-Dim-Pro...
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-g...
http://indiesnippets.blogspot.com/
The three answers can be found by reading BOTH the free sample from Nook and Kindle, AND on www.indiesnippets.blogspot.com. You can find the book cover on the top left corner, it looks like this:
3. The questions:
A. What is the first name of the lead singer in the band?
B. What is "The Growing Dim Project"?
C. What does Cross compare snowflakes to?
To enter simply email me the answers to crossmanmcknight@hotmail.com. Your email address will be discarded after the drawing. This is a solemn promise that your email address will not be used for any type of spamming and/or any other type of promotion.
4. The contest will run through the end of July or until there are 150 entries. In the event that 150 entries are not met at the end of July, the contest will continue and I will post through this blog that the contest is not yet over with an update of how many entries are left to be discovered.
5. Only one (1) entry per contestant. All multiple entries will be discarded.
6. Winner will be chosen at random (name in a hat, type of mentality)
7. This drawing will be used as a promotional tool only! Again, there is NO PURCHASE NECESSARY! This is designed by the author, Nicholas A. McGirr to give awareness of the great things an e-reader can offer. This is simply a giveaway started to raise awareness of te works by Nicholas A. McGirr and the ebooks he has published.
8. Please feel free to tweet, post, and comment on this blog. Do NOT leave your email address in your comments. I am not looking to solicit any emails and/or to exploit the identity of anyone. I will however, mention the first name of the winner at the end of the contest through this blog.
9. I thank you for your participation and good luck! I can't wait to giveaway the Kobo!!!
Sincerely,
Nicholas A. McGirr
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Day two: 1 entry.Folks, if you've read this and are wanting to help out, please repost something here, and/or tweet the link, etc. In order for this contest to be successful, it will need contestants.
I greatly appreciate anyone who will do this.
Thanks in advance,
Nicholas.
Like what I've read so far.... I'd buy the book! Have seen the life of a Goth band first hand!! Not an easy life.............
Book One: The Growing Dim Project
The contest is now up to 5 Contestants! Remember the contest will NOT end unless there are a minimum of 150 contestants. This is to be sure that the purpose of the contest is met.
Thank you all so far who have entered, I wish you the best of luck. Don't forget to post this contest somewhere on your favorite site, blog, etc.
I also added the book link to the top of this message. Don't forget to add Book One: The Growing Dim Project to your "to read" lists or become a fan right here on GoodReads!
Thanks again in advance in all that you will do to make this contest a success!
Nicholas A. McGirr
It's July 9th and we are up to 7 contestants! Not bad, but I really need some help with getting the word out about this contest!I need 150 contestants by July 30th. Please tell friends, tweet, post here, make a comment, or on your blogs. So far I've been advertising here on goodreads, keeping up with this blog and I've asked a few author friends to post and tweet about this contest.
Any and all efforts are appreciated!
Good luck and let me know if you've posted anywhere.
Nicholas.
Had trouble finding book on indiesnippitsblogspot.Other than that, It's a great idea.
Sylvie wrote: "Had trouble finding book on indiesnippitsblogspot.Other than that, It's a great idea."
On the top left hand corner of home page you will find book cover. Click on it to find snippet.
Sylvie wrote: "Had trouble finding book on indiesnippitsblogspot.Other than that, It's a great idea."
On the top left hand corner of home page you will find book cover. Click on it to find snippet.
The contest is up to 11 Contestants! I'm very excited to see that you are responding to this. For those of you that are currently reading The Growing Dim Project, I hope you are enjoying it. For those who have already entered, please post something on your pages or let your friends know about it, tweet it, anything to let people know about this giveaway!!
Remember: I need at least 150 contestants for the contest before I'll give away the FREE Kobo Reader!!
Thanks and good luck!
Nicholas.
Book One: The Growing Dim ProjectDay 8: 12 Conestants.
Remember folks, I will not give away the FREE Kobo Reader until there are a minimum of 150 contestants. Please repost, tweet, blog about this contest to help us reach our goal!!
Again, the Grand Prize for one lucky contestant: One (1) FREE Kobo Reader!
Thanks for reading,
Nicholas A. McGirr
I had to spend a lot of time on research. The lead singer is tough. However I made a decision and did enter you contest - would love the KOBO. Have passed on to my sister an avid reader. Will send emails to others. Thanks for great contest.
Brenda wrote: "I had to spend a lot of time on research. The lead singer is tough. However I made a decision and did enter you contest - would love the KOBO. Have passed on to my sister an avid reader. Will s..."Thanks and your welcome.
Garrick wrote: "Where do we send our entries?"E mail to
Crossmanmcknight@hotmail.com
Book One: The Growing Dim Project
Wow, everyone, what a great response today!! I believe the count is up to 32! Thirteen entries in one day and it's still not over. Thanks to you folks who have passed along the word.
By the way, I've noticed a lot of interest in the book, but haven't seen a whole lot of added to your "to read" shelves. If you haven't done so already, I would greatly appreciate it. I would hate for you to miss out on a title you are actually interested in. The link is at the top of this post.
Again, I will post daily and keep sending the word out to friends and family!
Good Luck!
Nicholas.
Wonderful contest!! YAY! :) I have a question, Nicholas sorry to be a bother, but which Kobo ereader will it be? The original or the touch? Thanks a billion. Have a blessed day!!!
Day 11: 39 Contestants. Great job everyone! Keep forwarding those emails to friends. We're almost 1/3 of the way there and there are still 16 days left in the month. Remember the goal is 150 by the end of July.Again, to help out, you can "like" this blog or my page on amazon. You can add Book One: The Growing Dim Project to your "to read" shelf, or simply follow this blog, become a fan, and the list goes on and on.
The contest will continue past July 30th if there aren't enough entries, but I have a feeling with this moementum, we will have enough.
Thanks again everyone and good luck!
Nicholas A. McGirr
There are now 40 entries. It's Friday and everyone is about to enjoy their weekend! Tell at least 5 friends about this so we can hit our goal of 150 entries. Tomorrow (Saturday) I will be doing a local promotion to help gain entries and to help spread the word.
Don't forget to "like" this blog, tell your friends, and to add Book One: The Growing Dim Project to your "to read" shelves. All these clicks help spread the word!
Thanks and Good Luck!
Nicholas A. McGirr
No entries so far today, let's hope I get plenty tomorrow at my event. If you haven't done so already, please forward the link to this blog to your friends!!Remember: I'm not giving away the FREE Kobo Ereader until I have a minimum of 150 entries. The current count is at 40.
Thanks and good luck!
Nicholas.
Jada wrote: "Wonderful contest!! YAY! :) I have a question, Nicholas sorry to be a bother, but which Kobo ereader will it be? The original or the touch? Thanks a billion. Have a blessed day!!!"It is the original Kobo. The item listed for $99 on Borders.com
Hope this helps. Yes, I'm giving away a $99 prize for readinga sample of a $3 ebook. Crazy!!
Nicholas.
Some links that might help with getting the sample of Book One: The Growing Dim Project.Kindle for your PC:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html...
Nook for your PC:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/free-...
Simply Copy and Paste into your browser to download to your pc. Goodreads offers an ereader for your PC as well.
I hope this helps!!
Nicholas.
Well, after a weak event today, I was only able to obtain two extra contestants. I did however receive two more extra contestants through my advertising. We are now up to 44 contestants. And yes, I say "we" because I need your help in getting the word out about this contest. If you've been following this particular blog entry, you already know that our biggest day was from contestants forwarding on my email and sending information to friends about this contest.
I will keep posting on this blog until we finally reach our goal of 150 contestants, and then with the first name of the winner of the FREE Kobo E-Reader!
I honestly cannot wait to give this thing away. I think it's a great opportunity for someone to check out a whole new world of books the same way that I have.
I purchased a nook after needing to read ebooks for my college studies. I was totally against getting one until I found that it was a necessity for my schoolwork. Now I use it all the time and it saves me a lot of time and hassle of dragging out the next book from my library or needing a great resource in my research for my current projects.
Hopefully, by the end of August I will be posting up a FREE version of Life of Death, a separate novel that is unrelated to the Growing Dim series that is still underway. Which by the way, Book Two: Popular Jazz should be released by Christmas of 2011.
This extra post has been long enough. Please "like" my work on amazon, nook, or here on goodreads. Add my book to your "to read" shelves and pass the word around that someone is going to get a FREE Kobo E-Reader (a $99 Value) simply by answering a few questions.
Again, thanks for reading. Until tomorrow.
Nicholas.
Though I appreciate the added "to reads" of my work. The book cover in which I am promoting right now looks like this:
I have noticed that since I have asked for people to add my work to their shelves, the cover that looks like this
is the paperback edition and is not edited properly. After this year, it will be discontinued and republished into two separate novels, one of them being an ebook right now. The other ebook, Life of Death will be released by the end of summer.If you have already added this cover
, I would ask that you please add this one as well:
I know, it's confusing, and as much as I would like to just remove the Black and White cover, I did not want to lose any possibilities of someone picking up the right copy.
Thanks for your understanding.
Nicholas.
Book One: The Growing Dim Project
Hello everyone,
WE are now up to 52 contestants and I am officially out of funds for the advertising for this contest. I am now relying on YOU to get the word out so that we can reach our goal of 150 contestants total.
So far, I can say that most of the contestants are from referrals from others that have already entered and I thank you for that, it is greatly appreciated!!
It is July 18th and we still have 12 days before we can reach our goal. there are many ways you can let people know about this:
1. Add The Growing Dim Project to your "to reads" shelf.
2. Add yourself as a FAN of my reviews.
3. Follow this blog.
4. Use the link on www.amazon.com and wwwn.nook.com to like The Growing Dim Project through your Facebook page.
All of these things help get the word out to your social sites about this contest. Again, I thank you all in advance for entering and sharing the information on how others can enter as well.
Thanks and Good Luck!
Nicholas A. McGirr
Another way to help get the word out about this contest is to "Reccomend" The Growing Dim Project to your friends here on Goodreads with a message telling them about the contest.That will be a very easy and quick way to help get the word out.
Thanks and please let me know what you are doing to help get the word out! Post it here to this blog!
Nicholas.
(Use this link to reccomend, it's at the bottom of how many people added it.)
Book One: The Growing Dim Project
Jillyn wrote: "Entered :)"Thanks. I greatly appreciate it. Good luck and please forward to other friends .
July 20th: 57 contestants.Hey folks, I just wanted to say thank you for all the hard efforts you guys have put in for this contest!!
We are almost up to 60 entries, and I thought I would say that I may be "off the air" for a few days as I take my family camping, so updates may be fewer than normal.
Please continure forwarding over the links to this blog so others can enter this contest and I can send out the FREE Kobo Ereader to the winner!
Here's to having a great week, I'll post again by this Friday.
Nicholas.
Book One: The Growing Dim Project
Hello everyone,
I'm back from my camping trip and just thought I would drop an update on the contest.
We are now up to 60 contestants and we have 8 days left to reach a high goal of 150 total contestants. As you know from previous posts, I have reached my budget for advertising this contest so now I am relying on YOU, the person who has already entered to tell as many friends and family about this contest. I know it's a high number to reach from where we are, but we can make the attempt simply by "liking" this post, becoming a fan of my work, and there are many other ways:
1. Visit my amazon page and use the "Facebook Like" tag.
2. On amazon, if you have an account, you can tag The Growing Dim Project as "Paranormal" on the bottom of the page.
3. On barnesandnoble.com, you can do the "Facebook Like" tag there.
4. Forward this to all your Goodreads friends.
5. Once you make a comment on this blog, your friends here on goodreads will see the link on their page.
Like I said a thousand times, I thank you for all your efforts so that I can give away this FREE Kobo E-Reader to one lucky winner.
I will be using random.org to figure out the winner simply by placing the email addresses in the system and allowing the randomizer to do all the work.
If there are any other questions, feel free to ask here on this blog, I'm sure your question will benefit everyone.
Again, thanks for reading and good luck!
Nicholas.
One more thing!Don't forget to reccommend Book One: The Growing Dim Project to your friends here on goodreads!!
N
We are now at 61 contestants. I apologize for the delay in response on this blog, but we've only gained one more contestant in two days time. WE are getting down to the wire and we still need quite a few contestants. Please forward a link to your friends here on goodreads about this contest.
Respond to my "event" here on goodreads about the announcement of the winner or respond here to this blog. I'm curious to know who's excited about winning the FREE Kobo!!
Nicholas.
Nicholas wrote: "We are now at 61 contestants. I apologize for the delay in response on this blog, but we've only gained one more contestant in two days time. WE are getting down to the wire and we still need q..."
Of course I'm excited! (:
No new contestants yesterday and today. WE are only a few days away......Nicholas.
Garrick wrote: "Nicholas wrote: "We are now at 61 contestants. I apologize for the delay in response on this blog, but we've only gained one more contestant in two days time. WE are getting down to the wire and ..."
Have you recommended
Book One: The Growing Dim Project
to any of your friends here on goodreads???
Nicholas.
I am very excited. I want it for my trip. So easy to carry so many books.Sent emails to friends sometime ago and I know about 10 entered. Hopefully today will get a couple more back from vacation.
Brenda wrote: "I am very excited. I want it for my trip. So easy to carry so many books.Sent emails to friends sometime ago and I know about 10 entered. Hopefully today will get a couple more back from vacation."
If I remember correctly, I had a pique day at about 20 entries. Thank you!!
Nicholas.
ONLY 5 Days Left! Until I give away one FREE Kobo E-Reader. If you haven't already entered this contest, please read the first post on this blog to find out how to enter.If you have already entered, please let friends know or you can simply "Like" this blog, become a fan of my work, check out my quotes, etc etc.
I appreciate all you "fans" have done to get this contest off the ground. There has been some amazing results that I wasn't expecting and a great number of you said some great things about the sample. I hope you all enjoy what you have read so far because there is more to come later this year.
Again, there are only 5 days left in this contest and I am out of advertising funds due to the large number that queried about the contest. Please let friends know about this on your social sites and email.
Until I post again, have a wonderful reading day! Post on this blog what you are excited about for this contest!
Nicholas.
So are you going to give out the Kobo on July 31 or whenever you have 150 contestants? Thanks :)
I have decided with the awesome number of people who responded to this contest that I will be giving the FREE Kobo E-Reader away Sunday night at midnight. I will post a new blog announcing the first name of the winner.I greatly appreciate all your efforts in helping me promote this contest. The response to this was actually above what I was expecting.
My ultimate goal for this contest was to gain exposure for my first ebook: Book One: The Growing Dim Project. I achieved that with some help by Indie Snippets and some author friends I have made here on goodreads. The exposure of my first ebook is literally all over the internet now.
So with all that being said, let's not stop promoting this, there is still the weekend to go. Even with the original 63 contestants, the exposure of this book still needs to be known. I hope that you have enjoyed the anticipation as much as I have and I cannot wait to make the announcement Sunday night of the winner.
Again, if you are new to this blog, please read the orignal post to find out how you can win a FREE Kobo Ereader Sunday night.
As always,
Thanks for reading.
Nicholas.
I will try and get some more people interested. I did get a couple more on Monday but it is a slow process. Good luck with the book. I have it on my list to read this summer.
Only a day and a half left to enter this contest! There are 64 contestants at this point and I can't wait to give away a FREE E-Reader to someone who can actually use one. The responses I received with your submissions showed a genuine interest in the device and I can't wait to announce the winner!One thing you can do to spread the word about my first ebook: Book One: The Growing Dim Project is to recommend my book to your friends here on goodreads. Simply hit the link provided and find the "recommend" button. It will ask you to whom do you wish to recommend this book? Just add whoever you think might be interested in this dark paranormal book about greek mythology and music. I'm just looking for people to "add to their shelves" here on goodreads of potential readers!!
All your efforts are greatly appreciated!!
Thanks for reading and stay tuned Sunday at midnight to wait for the winner!
Nicholas.
I added some quotes from Book One: The Growing Dim Project here on goodreads! Check them out and add them to your "like" list!!http://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/...
OMG!!! SOOOO close to time!!! I can't wait!! :D
66 Contestants and 3 hours 4 minutes to go....Nicholas.
All submissions are shut off at this time so that I may choose the winner by using random.org.There will be a new Blog Entry entitled Kobo E-REader Winner to reveal the winner's first name.
Thanks for all you guys have done to promote this contest and good luck!
Nicholas.
