Today
is THE day. I can't believe I am actually typing these words. These
last few months have been like a dream. And the best part is I can pinch myself
all I want because it's REAL!!
Most
of you already know that I have a three-book deal with Tor Teen and the
fabulous Mel Frain is my editor, so I'll spare all the gruesome details, but
I've finally signed the contract and gotten my official copy back. And I've
gotten my first writer paycheck. Yes, for those who know me, I did cry.
Buckets! The bank lady started crying with me. We've known each other
awhile. (smallish towns are awesome, peeps. Just sayin') It was a good
day. :D
Anyway,
because of all this awesomeness that is happening, I finally get to do the
contest I've been waiting and waiting for! My book deal celebration
extravaganza! (Hmm, that sounds a bit like a used car salesman trying to
hawk the 1960s POS without an engine that's been sitting on his back lot for
awhile, but...well, I like the word extravaganza. It's got a certain
panache, don't ya think. ;P)
Anyway,
details are below:
There
will be TWO prize packs available. One for writers. One for
readers. And yes, you can sign up for both. HOWEVER, if you happen to be picked
to win both, I will email you and ask you which one you want more, so I can
pick another winner for the other pack. :)
Evelyn
wanted to help with this contest since she's THRILLED you all are going to be
reading her story, so look to the reader's pack for special gifts from her.
Writer's
Prize Pack:
·
A critique of your query letter and the
first 50 pages of your manuscript.
·
A brand new copy of my favorite writer's
book: SELF-EDITING FOR FICTION WRITERS.
·
A Starbucks gift card (value to be
determined by number of entries)
·
An Amazon OR Barnes and Noble gift card
(value to be determined by number of entries)
·
Seaweed soap (I LURVE this stuff.
It's great on your skin. PLUS it's what the Citizens of Elysium use. ;) )
·
Moleskin journal (Great for taking notes,
or revising, or going to conferences.)
·
And if enough people enter I will add in a
SUPER SEKRIT prize related to RENEGADE.
Reader's
Prize Pack:
·
Tor Teen book pack which will include the
books PERSONAL DEMONS and ORIGINAL SIN by Lisa Desrochers, ANNA DRESSED IN
BLOOD by Kendare Blake, THE FAERIE RING by Kiki Hamilton, ARTICLE 5 by Kristen Simmons (when it's released, since she's one of my BFFs this one will probably
be autographed), and an ARC of RENEGADE when it's available.)
·
One of Evelyn's special perfume bottles*
(This has a special significance in the book, BTW.)
·
Evelyn's silver rose pendant.* (This
also has a special significance in the book.)
·
Seaweed soap.
·
And again, if enough people enter, I will
add in a SUPER SEKRIT prize related to RENEGADE. It'll be different than the
one in the writer's pack. ;D
*If
you're a guy (since this book is definetely geared toward both ladies
AND gentleman) Gavin has stepped up to the plate and offered something
special in place of Evelyn's gifts. He's extremely secretive and hasn't
told me what it is, but he promises it's great.
And
depending on the number of entries, I MAY award a 2nd and 3rd
place winner. Those prizes will be
a $15 Amazon or Barnes and Noble gift card for 2nd and a $10 amazon
or Barnes and Noble gift card for 3rd place.
The
contest starts today and will end midnight December 5th, 2011 so you
have plenty of time to enter and get the word out! I’ll pick two random winners (one for each prize pack) and
announce them (and the 2nd and 3rd place winners if we
get enough entries) some time that day.
That’s
it. Easey, peasey, rice and
cheesy. :D
Fill
out the form below and GOOD LUCK!!
