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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.
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:
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31 Comments
Those are some pretty nifty gifties but I think I'd most like a copy of Unbreakable. 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! 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, 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. 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.
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.
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! 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 10:10:42
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!
Jada
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.
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! 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! 1/4/2016 18:39:41
Guess what? EVERYBODY WINS!
Dian Sierra
1/9/2016 17:25:54
Thank you W.C. Very excited to see something from you in the mail!! 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. Leave a Reply. |
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