100+ followers!! People, you rock!
To thank all my erudite and thoughtful followers for helping me reach that lovely 100-follower mark, I’m holding a CONTEST!
First (because it’s the most fun): PRIZES
Since Ink Spells talks about both reading and writing middle grade books, I’m going to have a READER’S prize and a WRITER’S prize.*
*note: I stole this idea from Beth Revis, who did it even better.
WRITER’S prize
Prize #1: Critique from my sharp-penciled editor CJ at Omnific Publishing: CJ edited my debut novel Life, Liberty, and Pursuit and has graciously offered to critique the first 20 pages of your WIP.
Prize #2: Critique from me: I’m not an editor or an agent, but I have been told that my critiques are helpful, or at least better than a sharp stick in the eye. I’ll also critique the first 20 pages of your WIP.
READER’S prize
Prize #3: A book of your choice.
To be clear, there are THREE prizes. You can specify that you want the WRITER’S prize, the READER’S prize, or BOTH if you want to be eligible for all three. There will be three winners (one for each prize).
TO ENTER:
1) You must be a follower (this is a contest celebrating followers, after all).
2) You must leave a review for a book (any book of your choice) either on Amazon, Barnes&Noble, or Goodreads. It can be a book you’ve previously reviewed, a book you’ve previously read, but review just for this contest, or a book you read and review just for this contest. However you do it, you must leave a link to your review in the comments below (so I know that you did it, and so that others can check out your review!). This is all in keeping with our pledge here at Ink Spells to help fellow authors by reading and reviewing.
3) You must specify if you want the WRITER’S prize, the READER’S prize, or BOTH.
CONTEST ENDS FRIDAY 7/16/2010.
Feel free to tweet, blog, facebook or what-not to spread the word! Thanks!
Great contest, Susan. If I have a chance, I'll come back and play. I'm kind of busy with edits on my wip right now (just doing quick blogging first).
Can't believe I'll meet you for real in almost two weeks. π
I'm in for both kinds of prizes. I've got a few reviews on Goodreads, but here are two debut novels: Silver Phoenix and Graceling.
Sweet!!!!! Count me in! Here's the link for the review I gave the book "The First Five Pages". Mine is listed under the name Bloomington, IN. Don't know why MY name doesn't show up. Grrr.
Anyhoo, looking forward to seeing the winners! And congrats on the 100!! That's awesome!
http://www.amazon.com/First-Five-Pages-Writers-Rejection/product-reviews/068485743X/ref=cm_cr_pr_recent?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending
~JD
Oh, and I would like the writers prize. π
@Stina Edits come first! But the contest is open until Friday … π
@Adam I've added Graceling to my TBR, but it goes in the "adult" category, which sadly is lower on the priority list. Thanks for entering!
@Justine Another one I have, but haven't cracked! Maybe I'll just skip to the second half, as you say! π Thanks for entering!
Supercool, Susan!
I'd like to be entered for the Writer's prize! And I've reviewed lots of books on my blog… The book I liked best that I've recently reviewed is Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side. The link to that review is here: http://leightmoore.blogspot.com/2010/06/book-review-contest.html
Yay, contests! Thanks! :o)
What a great idea to tie this in with a book review! I had reviewed this book for Goodreads and meant to post it on Amazon. Now you've given me the impetus to do it! Thank you!
Here's the link to my review of The Last Best Days of Summer by Val Hobbs.
And BTW, sign me up for the writer's prize. Thx.
I'll be sure to see what books I've got on hand and read the next one for you. π Congrats on 100 followers!! That's awesome!
This is fabulous, Susan. I'm already a follower. I've left my review for Radiant Shadows on Goodreads here: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6368610.
I'm salivating over the Writer's prize!!
Thank you!!
Great contest, Susan! (Quite a bit more focused than Jackee's and mine.)
I'd love to win one of the Writer's Prizes…So I opped over to goodreads and did my first review!
http://www.goodreads.com/review/added/7831340-whose-shoes?type=updated
@LTM Dating… sounds intriguing – I put it on my TBR list, thanks!
@Sherrie Wow, I like the theme of Last Best Days… – all about making choices, not unlike my book LLP. I'm really enjoying reading all these reviews!
@Amanda Yay! I've inspired another read/review! π
@Sheri I really like your review! I remember you plugging this book before, but somehow I missed the write-up. Thanks!
@Sharon Welcome! Yay for your first review! It's such a great way for readers/writers to support their favorite authors. π
Yay, Susan! You deserve every last friend, girl. I'm going to post this on my sidebar and if in the fat chance I win, I would love a writer's prize.
I know you've already read this one and love Rick Riordan, but…
I just finished The Red Pyramid and loved it too. At first it felt too much like Percy Jackson and very predictable, but the end was a pleasant surprise. I found myself eventually liking the story for its own merit. I especially loved how he weaved the brother and sister's voices into a double narration. Then again, I'm probably not tell you anything you didn't already know.
Congrats again, friend! :o)
Oh! I forgot to mention the real review of the Red Pyramid will be on Goodreads. :o)
@Jackee You are so sweet! And yes I'm a Riordan fangirl at this point. It's official. I was giving pointers to the bookstore lady over the weekend about his new series (Heroes) coming out. π
Yay for contests! Any of the prizes are fine with me. here's my review…
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/111318772
Well, my best MG review was here http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/106540227 for WISH STEALERS and I'd love to win the reading prize. Ignore the fact that I'm a writer *waves hands hypnotically* π
Y'know I just did two reviews on Amazon last week but do you think I can find them? ARGH. I suppose it's a good thing, though. Now I can put my two cents back into the universe…and make it stick this time.
Congrats on hitting 100! So awesome!
Awesome contest Susan! And congrats on the many followers!
1: I'm a follower π
2: Here's a link to my review of Silver Phoenix ~ http://apps.facebook.com/good_reads/book/show/5577995-silver-phoenix
3. ALL your prizes are stellar, and I'd be happy with any of them!
@Angela Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
@Lisa Wish Stealers sounds intriguing! Thanks for the rec!
@Vicki Your 2 cents are floating around in the ether somewhere, I'm sure! LOL Thanks for entering!
@Ali Ooh, that's a second review for Silver Phoenix! It must be good! π Thanks for entering!
What a great idea for a contest. Here's my link to a review of the Magic Thief, by Sarah Prineas (MG fantasy)
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/106807862
Congrats to reaching 100 + followers!! Great contest! Great blog!
@Margo Thanks!
@KarenG Thanks!!
Hello Susan!
Wonderful Contest idea. Here is a link to my page on Goodreads. I reviewed Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. I love myths and fairytales, especially Chinese and Japanese stories. This new book is very lovely. It has a beautiful structure and a sweet, thoughtful heroine. Teachers may enjoy sharing this one with their classrooms this fall!
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5983694-where-the-mountain-meets-the-moone stories.
I am interested in the Writer's Prize. Thanks so much for supporting so many creative folks!
Anne Severn Williamson
http://www.ghosthorsehollow.com
@Ghost Asian tales seem to be a theme for this contest! Very nice. Thanks for entering!