When I first started writing GRAVE MERCY I did so in private, not really talking about the idea with anyone for fear I would sound, well, deranged. I mean, a romance about assassin nuns in Medieval France? For teens?
To say I was nervous about sharing this story with the world at large is an understatement. But you, the early book reviews, book bloggers, and passionate reading community have embraced the book far beyond my wildest hopes and dreams.
So I want to say thank you. And even though I’m a writer and know full well the power of words, in this instance words don’t seem like quite enough. So in an attempt to let you all know how much I appreciate all the Grave Mercy love, I am having a giveaway with some very cool prizes:
A Why Be The Sheep t-shirt (plus a signed book, if you don’t already have one.)
A set of poisons essential oils, the next best thing to one’s own set of poisons (because the lawyers said ix-nay on real poison.)
And lastly, a medieval cross necklace that could have been worn by Ismae herself.
Of course, three prizes means there will be three winners. And yes, it is open to international participants as well.
Now, how do you enter? Pretty much just leave a comment in this thread and if your name is drawn, have a link handy that shows your review or blog post, wish list entry, or Goodreads add. It’s that easy. However, if you want extra chances to win, here are some other things you can do:
Tweet or mention this contest on Facebook so other readers can find out about it. +1
For those of you who are community and literacy minded, blog or tweet about the very cool GLW Book Fair and help an under funded high school library load up on books! +1
And of course, extra points if you donate one of the books on the wishlist! +5
Please be sure to leave an email address with your comment and point total so I can contact you! (To avoid spambots, you can format it like this: robin at robinlafevers dot com. Or you are also welcome to email your entry to me.
The giveaway will run until midnight PST on May 9, 2012, and the three winners will be selected using random.org. If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments. And good luck!
ETA: You don’t have to have read the book yet to enter! If you added it to Goodreads, or left a comment on a blog saying you wanted to read it, or tweeted about it, that counts, too!)
[ETA: Due to heavy spam traffic, all comments need to be moderated, but once you’ve been moderated, you are free to comment at will. Sorry about that, but the spammers will take over, otherwise. ]
Welcome. I'm Robin LaFevers.