A Sci-Fi White Christmas & New Year's Giveaway

12/20/2015

Each December, I take time to reflect upon the past year, celebrate key milestones, identify those yearly favorites, and set goals for the year to come.

Favorite Movie: STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS (as if you had to ask)
Favorite Book: READY PLAYER ONE by Ernie Cline
Favorite Milestone: publishing my first SF novel, UNBREAKABLE.

As I sat in my living room reminiscence, a cup of hot caf in hand and Christmas music echoing through the halls, inspiration struck. It was the lyrics to a song. But not just any song. It was White Christmas...A Sci-Fi White Christmas. As I wrote it, more inspiration struck. It's time for a giveaway. It's time to plan for 2016 reading. Hey, why don't I help those who share my affinity for geek culture get their 2016 "read" on?

So, enjoy the tune. Check out the cool stuff I'm giving away (see pics and rules for entering below). Leave a comment for a chance to win. And please tell your friends.

Good luck, Maker's Speed, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!

- W. C.

Prizes include:

multiple copies of UNBREAKABLE by yours truly, W. C. Bauers
a copy of THE MARTIAN by Any Weir
a copy of THE MAZE RUNNER by James Dashner
a copy of the STAR WARS DEATH STAR: OWNER'S TECHNICAL MANUAL
a copy of SKIPPYJON JONES LOST IN SPICE by Judy Schachner
a copy of ULTIMATE STAR WARS
a copy of BATMAN: A VISUAL HISTORY
a copy of GAME OF THRONES Boxed Set
and maybe some other stuff (the more comments I get the more potential prizes there could be)

Rules:

US residents only (sorry, but shipping these days is a beast and I"m footing the bill).
You must leave your comment at the bottom of this blog post for a chance to grab some gear.
Let me know why I should send you something? Have your eyes on a particular prize? Name it. Share a favorite line from the book, movie, or TV tie-in. Have fun with your post.
Share this post for an additional chance to win.
I'll announce the winners January 4th.

31 Comments

Nick link

12/20/2015 16:25:39

Those are some pretty nifty gifties but I think I'd most like a copy of Unbreakable.

Congrats on publishing your first SF novel, that is the coolest of milestones!

The Force Awakens was awesome beyond my wildest expectations. I'm looking forward to the tie-in fiction that will delve into the new additions to the universe. Especially the Knights of Ren. Hey! Maybe one day you can even write a Star Wars tie-in novel. Is there any specific part of Star Wars you'd like to write about given the opportunity?

W. C. Bauers link

12/22/2015 11:56:51

Hey, Nick. Thanks for your post. Writing a Star Wars novel would be a dream come true. A book about the backstory of Kylo Ren and Snoke would definitely be interesting. Like you, I'm dying to know more about Snoke, Luke's Jedi academy, and Ben/Kylo Ren. Snoke looks like he had a run-in with a light saber.

Nick

12/23/2015 10:50:55

I am very intrigued to learn more about Snoke. I'm also excited to learn more about Kylo and the Knights of Ren. I'm wondering if they're all Luke's failed disciples. In the movie Han said that Kylo destroyed the Jedi academy (if I remember correctly) but he didn't necessarily say that Kylo KILLED them all. I think it would be pretty cool if Kylo and some of his toadies became such big Vader fanboys that they betrayed Luke. Anyway Merry Christmas to you :) I hope one day you do get the chance to write a Star Wars novel. I'd love to read it.

Wendy Clum

12/21/2015 07:17:32

Hi William, this is great!

We already have Unbreakable, so I'd like the Star Wars book or the Batman one. I was six years old when Star Wars came out in 1977!!! It was my first live action film, and it's safe to say that the first three movies were a HUGE part of my childhood. Saw The Force Awakens yesterday, and I was literally tearing up throughout because it just FELT like the original movies. Great film. And needless to say, Batman is just the coolest. Anyway, best of luck with the promotion!

12/22/2015 11:52:13

Thanks for buying UNBREAKABLE. That means more than I can say. I had a similar reaction to THE FORCE AWAKENS. It was like old times! Appreciate the comment. Have a Merry Christmas!

Dian L Sierra

12/22/2015 19:09:01

Hi William,

Congrats on publishing your first novel. I'd love a copy physical or digital (MOBI) of your book. Or either of the Star Wars books.

I was 13 when the first of the films came out in the 70s. I think it is pretty cool that I'm about to be "13" again (in Leap Years) as this new chapter in the saga comes out. Very exciting!!

Thanks for the giveaways!!

Regards,

Dian

12/23/2015 10:26:52

Yeah, watching the new Star Wars film was like traveling back to my childhood. I was that child who owned an AT-AT and went home to recreate the action scenes from EMPIRE STRIKES BACK. Priceless.

Jada Hope Diaz link

12/23/2015 11:47:14

If love to read your book cause I love checking out new authors. My convention had a big literary track and we have established a literary scholarship.

I'd also love to read The Martian. I know out is still in theaters but I like to read the books first.

Fun fact about me. My husband and I are lifelong Straw Wars fans. I was 11 when I saw it and he was 7. We met online on the forums of the force.net. We met in person at Star Wars Celebration. We costume as Tusken Raiders (make and female ... I'm the girl). Our house has fandom all over it - collectibles, artwork, etc. We even did a display at one of the local libraries of our collection.

Jada Hope Diaz

12/23/2015 11:51:03

SKIPPYJON JONES LOST IN SPICE by Judy Schachner looks adorable!

12/23/2015 12:49:41

Hi, Jada - thanks for your post. That's a cool story about you and your husband. Have a Merry Christmas.

Jada

12/23/2015 20:27:27

Our vow renewal next year will be fandom themed. He'll be in a rebel pilot, I'll be in a dress from the SW universe. We're hoping the minister will dress in his Vader. My bridesmaids will be a fem 11th Doctor and a TARDIS.

K. Pow link

12/23/2015 11:58:40

Congrats on publishing your first book! I hope to do that someday myself. I'll definitely check out Unbreakable.

Becki

12/23/2015 15:37:26

Skippyjon Jones because I am an elementary school science teacher :D and I teach every grade from K-4th and this would be a great way to introduce space concepts to KG or 1st graders. :)

12/23/2015 17:48:43

Great idea! Thanks for your comment and for your service as a teacher.

Kyle Oathout

12/24/2015 17:42:49

I loved unbreakable and would be glad to have a copy to gift to someone else. You're very talented and I look forward to seeing your sequels

12/26/2015 18:24:56

Kyle, thanks for the encouraging note about UNBREAKABLE. I need 50,000 thousand fans like you!

The sequel, INDOMITABLE, will be out July - so just seven months to go.

Thanks again for your post. Merry Christmasand happy reading!

Sam Rooker link

12/25/2015 09:59:23

I'm writing from my moms phone and we are all sci-fi junkies in my house. I added my dads web site- he's such a sci-fi head he became an artist who makes sci-fi art. We all saw Force Awakens and really liked it. When they let us in school I read the Star Wars books. But I really like audio books too.

12/25/2015 10:03:02

Oh yea I love writing sci-go stories too. I'm 11.

12/25/2015 10:10:42

Oops sorry- I got my dads web page wrong, the first one is some German guy. Oh yeah and thank you so much for being a writer!

12/26/2015 18:21:05

Hey, Sam. It's great to e-meet you. Keep writing. I think it's awesome that you're a writer. We are Sci-Fi junkies in my house too. Though we call it "SF." All best and Merry Christmas! And thanks for your post.

Steve Wall

12/26/2015 05:38:23

I would love a copy of Unbreakable (if I don't win I'll get one anyway, but I'd love a signed copy - please?) and The Martian. Anything Star Wars would be a wonderful bonus!

I have been an 8th-9th grade science teacher for 23 years and am known for being a geek (every year, on the first day of class, I get asked, "Which is better - Star Trek or Star Wars?") because I love to use science fiction to teach and encourage interest in science (This year they gave me an 8th grade reading class, and I am looking for an age-appropriate science fiction novel to have my class read, I would love any suggestions).

Congratulations on "Unbreakable" and Happy New Year! Thank you for taking time to read my email and for your generosity!

12/26/2015 08:09:49

Thank you for being a science teacher. I'm sure you make it fun for your students.

12/26/2015 18:17:53

Hi, Steve - thanks for your comment. I love your idea of using science fiction as a teaching tool. I'd highly recommend ENDER'S GAME - the book is set in a school in space so it's a perfect fit, and it's very clean as science fiction goes. You might also look at THE GIVER and MATCHED. Both are dystopian SF. THE FIFTH WAVE is another dystopian that's also coming the the big screen - it's an alien invasion story. And for something meatier, maybe DUNE - it's one of my all-time favorites.

Oh, STARSHIP TROOPERS is fantastic and works well as a teaching tool. It might be and older read but it's held up remarkably well.

Thank you for your service as a teacher. I have fond memories of my AP science teacher. he kicked my butt. But I learned a lot. He was tops.

Thanks again for posting. Best to you and Merry Christmas.

Brian Musgrave

12/27/2015 17:55:23

Uhhhh...I don't know...because I was Best Man at your wedding???

12/28/2015 11:54:28

Hmmm...yes, that will do. As I recall you gave a very moving toast. I've never forgotten it!

Michelle O.

12/27/2015 18:05:14

Love a good geeky giveaway!

We have Unbreakable at our house, my oldest has read it.. I haven't yet, but I'll get to when the weather turns! He's asked about the next one several times. He would be over moon to win a prize from you, I expect at our house the Death Star Manual would go over really well, but so would the Ultimate Star Wars book.

I'm pretty sure a signed copy of Unbreakable would be a huge hit!

😊

12/28/2015 11:56:14

Hi, Michelle. The sequel is coming July 2016. So just seven months more. I know...it feels like a small eternity. But soon. Soonish. Very soon. Can't happen soon enough!

Thanks for commenting!

1/4/2016 18:39:41

Guess what? EVERYBODY WINS!

Send me your mailing address at write(dot)wcbauers(at)gmail(dot)com and I'll toss your gear in the mail.

Best!

W. C.

Dian Sierra

1/9/2016 17:25:54

Thank you W.C. Very excited to see something from you in the mail!!

DLS
dragonlady229

3/20/2016 13:25:32

Hi, all. I recently discovered a mailing hiccup, which means some of you didn't get your giveaways. I feel aweful about this.

Jada, Dian, Nick, and Kyle - your books go out tomorrow. Anyone else who still hasn't received a giveaway please email me at [email protected].

- William

Jada link

3/20/2016 16:53:44

Thanks for letting us know. :-D

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