Let The Contest BEGIN! !! !

August 11, 2011 in Contest, FORCE OF HABIT | 43 comments

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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

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  1. Leslie’s avatar

    Leslie
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    on August 11, 2011 at 4:47 pm

    I’m entering! I need to win something!

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      Marian Allen
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      on August 11, 2011 at 4:56 pm

      Crossing my fingers for ya!

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    Carol Preflatish
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    on August 11, 2011 at 6:06 pm

    Enter 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.

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      Marian Allen
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      on August 11, 2011 at 8:52 pm

      Thanks, Carol! :) You’re entered.

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    Sarah Glenn
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    on August 14, 2011 at 4:42 pm

    I’m entering… would love to win the new book.
    Sarah Glenn would love to share..Giveaway: Fish TalesMy Profile

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      Marian Allen
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      on August 14, 2011 at 6:10 pm

      You are entered. :) And thanks for the Tweet!

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    Sarah Glenn
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    on August 14, 2011 at 4:43 pm

    Oh, and I have Tweeted it. :)
    Sarah Glenn would love to share..Giveaway: Fish TalesMy Profile

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    Kieryn on August 15, 2011 at 5:13 pm

    I’d like to enter to win a fellow Echelon Author’s book! And I’ll tweet/retweet about your book release.

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      Marian Allen
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      on August 15, 2011 at 6:20 pm

      You’re entered! Thanks for helping to spread the word. :)

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    Jay on August 18, 2011 at 2:02 pm

    Me! Posted on Facebook!

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    Holly Jahangiri
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    on August 24, 2011 at 9:09 am

    Don’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!)

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      Marian Allen
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      on August 24, 2011 at 10:08 am

      O’ course you’re eligible! Winner will be selected by random draw. You made a fun character. :) And thanks for the Facebook post.

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    Holly Jahangiri
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    on August 24, 2011 at 9:12 am

    Whether I’m eligible or not, I’ve posted this on Facebook. Everyone should get a chance at stardom in one of your stories!

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    Bodie P on August 24, 2011 at 10:03 am

    Hey! I’m entering! I’m entering!

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    Bob Sanchez
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    on August 24, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    I’m in! Pick me, pick me!

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      Marian Allen
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      on August 24, 2011 at 5:02 pm

      You’re in, Bob, but only The Flying Fickle Finger of Fate can pick you. :)

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    Alex J. Cavanaugh
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    on August 24, 2011 at 8:31 pm

    I’m entering – I am an eBook junkie! And I’ll go Tweet.

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    damyanti
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    on August 25, 2011 at 6:56 am

    I’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 :)

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      Marian Allen
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      on August 25, 2011 at 7:44 am

      You’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! :)

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    Nancy Lynn Jarvis on September 2, 2011 at 4:56 pm

    I have been known to POST reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.

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      Marian Allen
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      on September 2, 2011 at 6:29 pm

      You ha-ave? ~blink, blink~

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    Bob Sanchez
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    on September 28, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    Hiya Marian! Please enter me in the contest.
    Bob Sanchez would love to share..The great e-book giveaway!My Profile

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    Red Tash
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    on September 28, 2011 at 7:10 pm

    You have been Google+’d and yer about to be FB’d & tweeted, m’dear.

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      Marian Allen
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      on September 28, 2011 at 9:07 pm

      Wow, Red–THANKS! You are SO entered! :)

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    jennifer mathis on October 6, 2011 at 2:54 am

    “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

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    Bodie P on October 12, 2011 at 9:51 am

    Please, 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.
    Bodie P would love to share..Good bossesMy Profile

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    1. Marian Allen’s avatar

      Marian Allen
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      on October 12, 2011 at 11:01 am

      Okay, lady, you’re in! :)

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      Marian Allen
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      on October 12, 2011 at 5:46 pm

      Thanks, Alex! You’re in!

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    Dani G.
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    on October 12, 2011 at 3:20 pm

    Saying “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!
    Dani G. would love to share..Keeping It InterestingMy Profile

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      Marian Allen
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      on October 12, 2011 at 5:46 pm

      Wheee! Okay, you’re in the contest. :)

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    Bob Sanchez
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    on October 12, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    Hi! I think I’m already entered, but if this is another contest, lemme try again!
    Bob Sanchez would love to share..Party time at the El Paso Writers’ League!My Profile

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      Marian Allen
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      on October 12, 2011 at 5:47 pm

      Yes, you’re entered, but Imma enter you again. :)

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