TWO Contests for the Price of One!
It's not even Thanksgiving, and Brent's already breaking out a Christmas tree?
I recently passed the 1,000 fans mark on Goodreads, and I thought I should do something cool to celebrate that.
First, a contest just for those of you who are following me on the book sharing/reviewing site Goodreads. So if you're a member of Goodreads, simply go to this page on Goodreads, and put in your info, and you will be entered into a drawing to win one of five signed, lined, and personalized paperback copies of The Black Prism. This contest will be open to readers worldwide.
We're hoping that we're doing this early enough so that you could give these books as a Christmas present if you so chose, and have them even arrive on time. (No promises, but we will push them out the door as soon as we can.)
That contest got me so excited for Christmas that I didn't want to leave anyone out! Although, I suppose it is the nature of contests to leave someone out. Therefore, perhaps, I'm not being nice. I'm just hoping to expand the pool of losers! Muhahaha!
So, a second contest: the Brent's Funtastic Photobomb Contest. Take a picture of any one of my books (must be identifiable) in any exciting, interesting, exotic, or funny locale. Sadly, I'm going to have to ask you to keep it appropriate. I will post the very best photos on my website, but winners? There can only be one.
Yay, more losers! Why can there be only one winner? Because the prize is so stinking cool. (To clarify: the picture does not have to be an actual photobomb. And, although I appreciate a good photoshop job as well as anyone, photoshopped pictures will not be eligible for The Grand Prize. Obviously, touching up a real photo is fine. You know what I mean.)
The Grand Prize winner will receive a signed, numbered copy of the sweet, sold-out, limited edition of Perfect Shadow. (I'm at the mercy of when I get my own copies of this, but if you win, I will ship it immediately, so you might be able to get it in time for Christmas.)
To enter, submit your photo to funtastic@brentweeks.com by December 5 at 5PM Pacific Standard Time.
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Where's the New Zealand love? Kazakhstan is eligible but not NZ?!
Hi Julisa, I double-checked, and I think New Zealand is actually listed (as NZ). I tried to list every country that has either a book contract for one of my books or from which a fan has emailed me (incredibly, I have been in touch with some fans in Kazakhstan). Hopefully I didn't miss any, but I hope everyone will let me know if I did!
In any case, I'll definitely be shipping to New Zealand if anyone from NZ enters the contest and wins.
Thanks for your interest, and good luck!
Brent
Ah, I guess if I'm going to gripe to an author I should at least read a little closer, huh? I put in a CO address anyways. No need to be quite so formal--you actually know me. :-)
Julisa wrote: "Ah, I guess if I'm going to gripe to an author I should at least read a little closer, huh? I put in a CO address anyways. No need to be quite so formal--you actually know me. :-)" Oh, hey! Should have clicked on your picture! Hi! Hope you're well.
For Croatia and Romania and any other place that got overlooked... Sorry! If it allows you to enter anyway, please do so. I'm happy to ship there, too. I tried to add countries to the contest profile, but it won't let me. I'd have to pull the contest, and re-post it, and then everyone who's entered would have to re-enter. Sorry! I will drop goodreads a note about this, though.
Unfortunately it won't let me enter the contest. Maybe the next one :)
Okay, I've got an email in with them. If nothing else, I'll make sure I check Romania (et al.) next time!
I've heard back from Goodreads, and have been able to update the contest to include Suriname, Romania and Croatia. So you can sign up now!
Wait, so I'm not understanding about this picture contest. I take a picture of one (or some) of your books in an interesting location and e-mail it to that address? Is that correct? Please clarify for me!
Brent wrote: "I've heard back from Goodreads, and have been able to update the contest to include Suriname, Romania and Croatia. So you can sign up now!"Oh wow, thanks for your effort, not everyone would do this
if you weren't already among my favorite authors this would do it :)
Kira4Inu wrote: "Wait, so I'm not understanding about this picture contest. I take a picture of one (or some) of your books in an interesting location and e-mail it to that address? Is that correct? Please clarify ..."Hi Kira4Inu,
That's correct - just take a picture of one of my books in an interesting location and email it to the address provided! Look forward to seeing your entry :)
Thanks for the prompt response. I will be sure to send in my entry as soon as possible. ^^
I just submitted my entry for the contest. Let me know if you didn't get it.
