Thursday, February 17, 2011

Hobbit Birthday's Eve

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As we all know, on their birthdays, Hobbits hand out presents to their party guests.  Tomorrow's my birthday, and so I'm going to hand out presents.  Seriously cool presents.

But, hey, tomorrow is more than my birthday.  It's also the birthday of writing and blogging friend Frances Garrood, author of Dead Earnest and The Birds, The Bees, and Other Secrets.  When we found out we shared a birthday, Frances suggested we throw a blog party -- and we are!  So be sure to stop at Frances' blog and join the fun on the 18th.  Come and your favorite literary character and give us a brief reading!  Join the fun!

Now for the presents!


First of all the winners of the prizes from my Reader Feedback contest!

My cuteness is an inverse externalization of my internal angst.
The winner of an item from the Cafe Press Store is... Summer Ross!  Summer, I know you had mentioned liking the bear once before, so I thought I'd send that you, but if you have an alternate choice, just let me know!  We've e-mailed before, so just drop me a line with a shipping address!

The winner of the Nevetsized Aesop's fable, printed and signed is... Domey Malasarn!  Domey, just let me know know either in comments or e-mail or whatever what Aesop's fable you'd like me to Nevetsize for you!

But what kind of birthday presents would they be if the only presents were prizes from a contest that was already established?  That would be ridiculous.

So there's more!

Way more!

I randomly selected one of my blog followers... The mice were with us.  The number that popped up was Number 42.  I counted back that number of followers, and.... Anthony Pacheco, you've won your choice of items from the Cafe Press Store.  Take a look, see what suits your fancy, and then drop me an e-mail with your choice and a shipping address!

But that's not all either.

Four more prizes!


The quick version:

1) Comment here for a chance at, "I Need This."
2) Comment on author profile stories for increased chances at Notes from Underground.
3) Friend me on Facebook for a chance at Genre Wars.
4) Comment here and at Frances Garrood's blog during the party on the 18th for a chance at The Dog of the North and/or A Razor Wrapped in Silk!

The details:

In honor of the upcoming Notes from Underground anthology, including my story "Terminal Instar" and a whole lot of other, excellent pieces, every one who comments on this post between now until the end of the weekend will be entered in a drawing for a signed, printed copy of "I Need This," the story I wrote which won my inclusion in the anthology.

Anyone who has commented on any of the author profiles in overcoming will be entered to win a copy of the Notes from Underground anthology, signed by me, once it is released in early March.  One entry for every story you've commented on!  In case you've missed any, check out the list:  RJ ElloryGary CorbyMarilyn MeredithRN MorrisMichael MaloneRyan David JahnDeborah SwiftJennifer Hillier, and Aliyah Whiteley.  You want to have read these anyway!

Trying to catch my breath here.  It's not easy being a Hobbit.

Okay, two more!

Anyone who friends me on Facebook (or is already a friend) by a week from my birthday will be entered to win an electronic copy of Genre Wars, the first Literary Lab presents anthology which included two of my stories, "The Best Medicine" and "Death, Be Not Me."

And finally.

Anyone who comments on this post or joins the birthday at Frances Garood's will be entered to win either electronic or new print copies of  Tim Stretton's Dog of the North or R. N. Morris' A Razor Wrapped in Silk, because I just think it's insane that more of the world doesn't know these books.  Comment in both places and if you win you will win both books!

Quick recap:

1) Comment here for a chance at, "I Need This."
2) Comment on author profile stories for increased chances at Notes from Underground.
3) Friend me on Facebook for a chance at Genre Wars.
4) Comment here and at Frances Garrood's blog during the party on the 18th for a chance at The Dog of the North and/or A Razor Wrapped in Silk!

And now this Hobbit is worn out.  Happy Birthday Eve, everyone!

.Nevets.

Soundtrack for this crazy party has been provided by Metallica, because that's how Hobbits roll.

24 comments:

  1. I am so tired. All of that explanation and prize winning is making my little goldfish brain swim, hahaha! Seriously, though, HAPPY BIRTHDAY tomorrow, my friend! Much partying is in order, I assume!

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  2. Thanks! And I did the recap at the end mostly because I am so tired I myself wasn't quite sure what I had just said I would do. hahaha

    Tomorrow there will be Thai food!

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  3. You should come. I'm sure we can put up three people and a sword or two. :)

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  4. Woot! I won the bear- he's so cute- I'll name him squishy! I'll send an e-mail out to ya!

    Happy Birthday fairy friend! (I know your not a fairy- but you are friend of a fairy ...winks...)
    I hope it is an amazing day.
    I will be doing crusader stuff tomorrow, If I have time after all that and homework- I'll try and stop by for birthday fun!

    You are giving out wonderful prizes! good luck to all who enter!

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  5. @Summer - haha I look forward to sending Squishy out to you. Of course, what with your living in Wyoming and all, I might hop in the envelope, too.

    Thanks for your birthday washes, my fairy friend! :)

    @Anthony - You're quite welcome! I got your e-mail and will let you know as soon as the mug's in process!

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  6. Me too! It's my birthday week (b-day next Tuesday) and I'll be in Notes From Undergound, too--excerpts from my novel "The Ashtrays of Avalon." Can't wait to read all the awesomness.

    And I'm totally into Hobbit birthdays. I've been doing them for years.

    Happy February Birthday!

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  7. Just friended you on FB. How have I not done this earlier?

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! May it be the most spectacular year ever.

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  8. Ooh, great prizes. Happy Birthday Nevets!!!

    Hugs,

    Rach

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  9. Hey, Happy Birthday! I'm honoured to be included in your prize bonanza!

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  10. Happy Birthday, Nevets! That's some largesse you've got going on...

    If I win The Dog of the North, I'll pass that one up!

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  11. Happy Birthday Nevets!

    May God bless you for many years more.

    :-)

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  12. @Anne - I can't wait for Notes to come out either! I haven't had a chance to read your excerpts yet, but I'm so looking forward to it! Happy forthcoming birthday!

    @Jennifer - Not sure how we missed that one either. :)

    @Rach - Thanks so much!

    @Roger - My pleasure to spread the joy!

    @Tim - I suppose there's a certain sensibility to that.

    @Misha - Thank you very much!

    Thanks for all the birthday wishes!

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  13. @Loren - hahaha Sweeeeet. :)

    Thank you, sir!

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  14. Happy Birthday, Nevets,

    I just hopped over from Summer's blog. It's nice to meet you.

    I plan to hop over to Frances Garroods blog next.

    Have a great day!


    Michael

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  15. @Michael - Thank you! It's nice to meet you, too! :)

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  16. Happy Birthday, Nevets! Thanks for the very cool prize.

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  17. Nevets, I pick the Fox and the Grapes!

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  18. @Domey - Thanks, you're welcome, and awesome choice! I look forward to this challenge! :)

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  19. Happy Birthday Nevets!!

    (What an alarming number of presents!! :D)

    have a great day!!

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  20. @Lavanya - Thanks! I kind of made myself dizzy with the number of presents, I'll admit. haha

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  21. Oh, I'm sorry I missed your birthday bash Nevets. I've been kinda out of it lately - working on my submission for Open Heart Publishing. I hope you had a wonderful time for your birthday.

    Dog Star of the North is one of my first purchases on my new Kindle. I'm so excited to get to read it.

    .......dhole

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  22. Let me know what you think of Tim's book!

    And good luck with your submission!

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