New Contest! . . . Or a Pitiful Excuse for a Blog
by Kerry Blair
No excuses for today . . . but no blog, either.
Since our first "theme week" was so wildly popular (in that three people said they liked it) we're considering doing more. This contest, then, is to help us think of theme topics for upcoming months. Every topic suggestion counts as one entry. The winning entry will be drawn at random and announced next Friday. The prize is . . . um . . . any one of my books along with a Frog Fun Pack. (Or possibly a Fun Frog Pack. A Pack of Fun Frogs? One of those things.) Enter as many times as you wish, but you'll probably want to come up with fifty or so if you want to have any chance at all to beat Melanie. That woman is amazing.
No excuses for today . . . but no blog, either.
Since our first "theme week" was so wildly popular (in that three people said they liked it) we're considering doing more. This contest, then, is to help us think of theme topics for upcoming months. Every topic suggestion counts as one entry. The winning entry will be drawn at random and announced next Friday. The prize is . . . um . . . any one of my books along with a Frog Fun Pack. (Or possibly a Fun Frog Pack. A Pack of Fun Frogs? One of those things.) Enter as many times as you wish, but you'll probably want to come up with fifty or so if you want to have any chance at all to beat Melanie. That woman is amazing.
Kerry Blair — 2/23/2007 09:26:00 PM
9 comments
9 Comments:
How about "Insane Realities?"
Kerry, you're making me squirm! ;-)
Question: Are we supposed to write these in the comments section or send you an e-mail? I'll write mine here, but I'm also willing to send a mail.
Do you know what "Easter Eggs" are on DVD's? They're hidden goodies that aren't necessarily part of the menu, but if you click around with your remote, or enter a certain series of numbers, a new screen will open up to you with special content. How about "Easter Eggs" of a different kind for the Easter season? Hide a link in your blog, or clues that will make up a link, which will then take the reader to a page on your website and have them search for a special link there -- or many special links, each one providing a clue -- then have them report the "solution"? Jeff Savage did something like this in December 2005, just after his first Shandra Covington book came out, so you can ask him for details. Personally, I couldn't wait to get out of bed each morning for each new treasure hunt, and would love to do something like that again.
Melanie
Wow. What terrific ideas! Thanks so much!
I guess I should have told the story behind the Melanie comment. She is just endlessly supportive of everybody and everything. (And I'm so grateful!) I'm having a little contest over on my web site to name an LDS-themed vampire book. Melanie's sent me a couple dozen suggestions, most of them in jest:
Vampires at our Barbecue
The Counterfeit Fangs
Bite Me When It's Over
On Second Bite
Some Sweet Bite
The Bite Has Its Reasons
Did you know it's probably possible to die laughing? When I got this list I laughed so hard that the pain from strep throat practically killed me!
Blog suggestions:
You should have a frog appreciation week.
Post something about the first story you ever wrote. (doesn't have to be one you got published) Those are always fun to remember.
It would also be grand to pull off an April Fools joke when April rolls around.
Themes:
What you went through when you submitted your first manuscript
Your worst date
Most embarrassing moment
Why you love the Evil HR Lady
Best Advice you ever received
Worst advice you ever received
Just thoughts!
Ideas:
-each author should talk about crazy, funny, ispiring experiences they've had with their fans.
-If you could spend a day with anyone in the world, who would it be and why? (I know you're all thinking "Amy!" right now, right?)
-Favorite toppings for hot dogs/ice cream.
-Dream vacation
-If you could change your name what would it be and why?
-Talk about writing horror stories. (ex: I got onto the computer and found that all of my files had disappeared and I hadn't backed anything on a CD for a year!)
-Discuss a near death experience, or something scary, that's happened to you.
-Between penguins and butterfulies, which is mostly to take over the world?
-Favorite amusement park/ride.
-White or Wheat?
PS-Quick question, Kerry, what is your e-mail address? I have book titles for you!
What about a variation on the 5 People You Meet in Heaven... the 5 people who've made the biggest impact on your life.
What makes you say "wow?"
Turning points - events or moments that sent your life in a new trajectory.
"If only" moments. Any decisions you'd go back and change. For example, I wonder what Tom Selleck's career would've been like if only he'd accepted that Indiana Jones role.
You guys are amazing! More great ideas -- I love them all! Well, almost all. I have a few reservations about that penguin/butterfly thing. . .
Amy, I'd love to have your titles! The contact info is on my web site (www.kerryblair.com) and my e-mail address is kerrylynnblair@aol.com
Keep 'em coming. This pack of frogs I have to give away really is fun! :-)
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