CONTEST

Rules Below

Clues

Day 1

Amy Corwin writes Regencies (and dabbles in other genres, coming soon) -- check her BOOKS page at http://www.amycorwin.com for the secret word of the day!

Day 2

Micqui Miller's home page (http://www.micquimiller.com) sends you to her books page where a secret word is sitting right on top of her guest book -- the word could be an male animal or it could be something we'd all like a lot of! Check it out!

Day 3

Sometimes characters have a say in their own character development. Read how Randy, hero of Finding Sarah, helped author Terry Odell. And it won't cost you a thing to read it. (HINT: it's FREE).

Check her web site at http://www.terryodell.com for details.

Day 4

Teri Thackston always puts this person first when she thinks about her next book. Go to her blog at http://www.terithackston.blogspot.com and find out today's clue

Day 5

Vicky Burkholder hangs out with these folks and brainstorms her great plots with them.

Go to http://vickyburkholder.blogspot.com and find today's word!

Day 6

Check out Eilis Flynn's website in her reviews section. Her secret word points to generosity in action!

Day 7

You can find This 'n' That at Sharon Horton's web site, including today's word. Check it out at http://www.sharonhorton.com

Day 8

Day 9

Sam Cheever’s website contains lots of surprises for readers.  Check it out at http://www.samcheever.com!

Day 10

Day 11

Day 12

Karen likes fantasy and mystery along with her romance, but for Christmas get her a vampire.  Please! Check http://www.kmccullough.com for today's secret word.

Day 13

Day 14

Liz Jasper's UNDERDEAD is now available in print, but her 2008 EPPIE Award nomination (and WINNER!!!) was for UNDERDEAD in this green version. Look for today's word in VERY BIG PINK TYPE at Liz's website www.lizjasper.com

Day 15

Mary Ann's Secret word has to do with her FOUR-footed friends, which is a big clue to the Secret Word. Check it out at www.deadlinehellions.blogspot.com

The Cerridwen Press Spring Contest

  READERS! Here's the information you've been looking for! Right here!

• The Grand Prize winner must be a United States resident (due to mailing and custom costs, we cannot ship the grand prize out of the country).
  
• The clues are posted first on the Cerridwen Chat Yahoo group. All clues and contest information will be posted on that loop. To subscribe, send a blank email to: cerridwenchat-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. The info will also be posted elsewhere, but it shows up there first.
  
• You can check here (http://www.jayellwilson.com/clues.htm) for a summary of the clues, which is updated nightly.
  
• You cannot share information about the contest with other readers. All participants should act independently.
  
• Every day, starting on March 1 and ending on March 15, a clue will be posted on the Cerridwen Chat loop. This clue will lead you to a specific web site or blog location. You must find the hidden/special word on that web site or blog. There will be fifteen words to find, one for each day of the contest. The word will be in a special font, something like this so it will stand out and you should be able to see it easily. If you want to be eligible for the grand prize, you have to find these words. Note the word and the location where you found it.
  
• You also need to find a tree icon and note that location. Beginning on March 1, look for the tree icon on the web site or blog of the participating authors (see the author list at the end of this page). Make a note of the location of the tree icon or blog.
  
• The contest ends on March 15 at 5 PM. The tree icons and the 'secret words' will be removed from the author locations at that time.
  
• Assemble the words you've found into a sentence. Send the sentence and the location of the tree icons you found in the following format in the body of an email to GreenBookFriend@yahoo.com.

          Sentence: write your sentence here

          Location of Secret words:

1st word: http://www.websitename.com/website page.htm 2nd word: http://www.blogorwebname.com/date (if blog) 3rd word: 4th word:                                 and so on ....  Tree Location 1: http://www.websitename.com/websitepage.htm Tree Location 2: http://www.blogspotname.com  Tree Location 3:                                 and so on .....

• You will need to find 15 words and 13 trees for a to tal of 28 entries. Sound like a lot? It is, but the prize is pretty big, too!
  
• ·E-mail your response by 5 PM (central standard time) on March 16. No entries will be accepted after that time.
  
• The grand prize winner will be chosen from those who submit correct responses.
  
• ·Winners will be announced on the Cerridwen Chat loop on March 20, the first day of spring, at 5 PM (central time). Winners will also be notified by email.

Prizes

Grand Prize: A Rocket 1200 Ebook reader with 7 downloads already loaded. A picture of this model is at the end of these rules. Complete instructions will be provided for using the reader and for transferring books to the reader.

THIS IS NOT AN EBOOKWISE ebook reader. You cannot directly download books to the Rocket Ebook reader. In order to use the Rocket Ebook reader, you will need to use GEB Librarian software or the REBlibrarian PC software. Both are available for purchase for a minimal cost ($20-$30).

You will also need a Compact Flash reader/writer device for your PC. These are available at any computer store for approximately $15-$30.

See http://www.chromakinetics.com/REB1200/move.htm for an overview of the process used to transfer content to this reader. We will also provide instructions for device use.

This is a used device. The cover is slightly scratched but the reading screen is clear and unmarred. The device is in good working order. It will be shipped to you with the winning books already loaded and will include instructions for adding new content, a spare rechargeable battery, and a power adapter (to recharge the unit). This device operates for 5-6 hours on a fully charged battery.

·        Runner-up: 6 downloaded books, emailed to you

·        1st place: 5 downloaded ebooks, emailed to you

·        2nd place: 4 downloaded ebooks, emailed to you

·        3rd place: 3 downloaded ebooks, emailed to you

Here’s the tree icon you’ll be looking for

You can see a picture of the grand prize ebook reader here.

 

 This contest is sponsored by the authors listed here.

It is not sponsored by Ellora's Cave, Cerridwen Press nor affiliated with that company.

These authors will have a tree icon on their web site or blog for you to find starting on March 1:

Amy Corwin:                        http://www.amycorwin.com

Charlene Leatherman         http://www.charleneleatherman.com

Catherine Berlin                 http://www.CatherineBerlin.com

Dorothy McFalls                   http://www.dorothymcfalls.com

J L Wilson                            http://www.jayellwilson.com

Janet Miller                           http://www.janetmillerromance.com

Lise Fuller                             http://lisefuller.com

Liz Jasper                             http://lizjasper.com

Marianne Stephens             http://mariannestephens.net

Ariana Dupre                        http://melissaa.com

Micqui Miller                        http://www.micquimiller.com

Vicky Burkholder                  http://www.vickyburkholder.com

Jude Atkins                           http://www.judeatkins.com

Jean C. Gordon                    http://www.JeanCGordon.com

These authors are participating in the Secret Word part of the contest (some authors may be participating in both: tree and word). You will receive a clue by noon on each day to find out where to find the secret word.

Amy Corwin                   Jenyfer Matthews               Liz Jasper

Frances Stockton            Mary Ann Chulik                Vicky Burkholder

Sam Cheever                  N.D. Hansen-Hill                Eilis Flynn

Terri Thackston               Terry Odell                         Micqui Miller

Karen McCullough          Jude Atkins                        Sharon Horton

 

 

Enjoy the hunt!

And let’s all look forward to spring!!!