The release date for my sf/cop/farce novel FORCE OF HABIT approacheth, and I’m running a contest.
What are the prizes?
a copy of EEL’S REVERENCE (eBook)- a copy of FORCE OF HABIT (eBook)
- a copy of LONNIE, ME AND THE HOUND OF HELL (eBook)
- a copy of THE KING OF CHEROKEE CREEK (eBook)
- a copy of MA’S MONTHLY HOT FLASHES: 2002-2007 (eBook)
- a MomGoth’s Sweet Little Baby Angels pin
- the name of your choice in the story I write to promote my next eBook release, SIDESHOW IN THE CENTER RING. Holly Jahangiri, who won this in the last contest, called it, “Best. Prize. Ever.”
How do you win?
- leave a comment on this or any other blog on which I post, saying you’re entering the contest. One entry for each post on which you comment.
- If you’ve already bought and read one or more of my books, write a review (or reviews) and leave a comment on this blog linking to the review(s). One entry for each review.
- Mention the contest on your blog and your social media networks (Twitter, Facebook, Google+, whatever) and leave a comment on this blog saying so. One entry for every place you spread the word.
Entries will be numbered and winners chosen by Random Number Selector. First entry drawn gets first choice of prizes and so on.
How long does it run?
From today until midnight EST October 31.
Ready. Set. GO!
WRITING PROMPT: A character wins a prize he or she really doesn’t want but can’t refuse.
MA
Leslie
August 11, 2011 at 4:47pmI’m entering! I need to win something!
Marian Allen
August 11, 2011 at 4:56pmCrossing my fingers for ya!
Carol Preflatish
August 11, 2011 at 6:06pmEnter me in the contest. I retweeted your tweet and I’ve read Eel’s Revernce. Great book, great characters, and great writing. Highly recommend it.
Marian Allen
August 11, 2011 at 8:52pmThanks, Carol! 🙂 You’re entered.
Sarah Glenn
August 14, 2011 at 4:42pmI’m entering… would love to win the new book.
Marian Allen
August 14, 2011 at 6:10pmYou are entered. 🙂 And thanks for the Tweet!
Sarah Glenn
August 14, 2011 at 4:43pmOh, and I have Tweeted it. 🙂
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Kieryn
August 15, 2011 at 5:13pmI’d like to enter to win a fellow Echelon Author’s book! And I’ll tweet/retweet about your book release.
Marian Allen
August 15, 2011 at 6:20pmYou’re entered! Thanks for helping to spread the word. 🙂
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Jay
August 18, 2011 at 2:02pmMe! Posted on Facebook!
Marian Allen
August 18, 2011 at 2:06pmYay! Entered!
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Holly Jahangiri
August 24, 2011 at 9:09amDon’t s’pose I’m eligible to enter this one? ’cause I kind of like being a character! (Oh, I know, I’m a character, anyway…but I do enjoy being a character in your stories, Marian!)
Marian Allen
August 24, 2011 at 10:08amO’ course you’re eligible! Winner will be selected by random draw. You made a fun character. 🙂 And thanks for the Facebook post.
Holly Jahangiri
August 24, 2011 at 9:12amWhether I’m eligible or not, I’ve posted this on Facebook. Everyone should get a chance at stardom in one of your stories!
Bodie P
August 24, 2011 at 10:03amHey! I’m entering! I’m entering!
Marian Allen
August 24, 2011 at 10:08amOkay, you’re in! 🙂
Bob Sanchez
August 24, 2011 at 12:30pmI’m in! Pick me, pick me!
Marian Allen
August 24, 2011 at 5:02pmYou’re in, Bob, but only The Flying Fickle Finger of Fate can pick you. 🙂
Alex J. Cavanaugh
August 24, 2011 at 8:31pmI’m entering – I am an eBook junkie! And I’ll go Tweet.
Marian Allen
August 25, 2011 at 7:42amOkay, I gotcha! 🙂
damyanti
August 25, 2011 at 6:56amI’m entering, and since I already have your book, I’ll review it sometime in September, because wouldn’t you know, I left my Kindle behind when I started traveling. Le Sigh.
Also, mailing you from my atozstories at gmail dot com id about your interview and my guest post 🙂
Marian Allen
August 25, 2011 at 7:44amYou’re in, dear lady–thank you! I got your email. I won! I won! I’m so happy to be on your blog with Mr. Singh! 🙂
Nancy Lynn Jarvis
September 2, 2011 at 4:56pmI have been known to POST reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.
Marian Allen
September 2, 2011 at 6:29pmYou ha-ave? ~blink, blink~
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Bob Sanchez
September 28, 2011 at 3:12pmHiya Marian! Please enter me in the contest.
Red Tash
September 28, 2011 at 7:10pmYou have been Google+’d and yer about to be FB’d & tweeted, m’dear.
Marian Allen
September 28, 2011 at 9:07pmWow, Red–THANKS! You are SO entered! 🙂
jennifer mathis
October 6, 2011 at 2:54am“Trick or Treat! Thanks for playing Red’s Trick or Treat Bash! I’m looking forward to reading your book on my new Kindle! RedTash.com, Red sent me!”
But would also like to be entered please. awesome contest 🙂
meandi09@yahoo.com
Bodie P
October 12, 2011 at 9:51amPlease, oh please put me in your contest! I’ve bought Force of Habit (I think that’s the one) and have it up to read and review as soon as I finish Bob’s book.
Marian Allen
October 12, 2011 at 11:01amOkay, lady, you’re in! 🙂
Alex J. Cavanaugh
October 12, 2011 at 3:10pmI Tweeted!
Marian Allen
October 12, 2011 at 5:46pmThanks, Alex! You’re in!
Dani G.
October 12, 2011 at 3:20pmSaying “you’re entering the contest” right here. 🙂 I already downloaded two of your books to my Nook (older ones) and I’ll go leave the link at my FB page. Can I retweet you, too? I want my name in a book!
Marian Allen
October 12, 2011 at 5:46pmWheee! Okay, you’re in the contest. 🙂
Bob Sanchez
October 12, 2011 at 4:35pmHi! I think I’m already entered, but if this is another contest, lemme try again!
Marian Allen
October 12, 2011 at 5:47pmYes, you’re entered, but Imma enter you again. 🙂