The prolonged absence from this here blog was due to one thing, and one thing only:
I took a vacation. I went to the Seattle area for a week, mixed in a couple of bookstore appearances, but mostly I lounged around in book-induced bliss. Hung out with friends. Ate breakfast at a bowling alley every morning. Rode ferries. Met new folks. It was as good a use of a week as I’ve had in a long, long time.
Meanwhile, The Summer Son continues to chug along. In fact, if you’re a proud Kindle owner, you can now get it for just 99 cents. That’s a hell of a deal, I don’t care who you are.
And now you’re saying, “Great, Lancaster, but what’s in it for me? I mean, besides a 99-cent e-book.”
I’ll tell you what’s in it for you: I attended the Jonathan Evison launch party in Seattle and absconded with a signed hardcover copy of his new novel, the much-celebrated West of Here. And I’m giving it away, right here. That’s right: Signed hardcover. Giving it away.
You want it? Just leave a comment below and you’ll be entered. To really gin up the competition for this one, I’m going to leave the contest open for a week. Next Wednesday (Feb. 23), I’ll choose a winner by random drawing.
For the sake of my finances, let’s confine this one to people in the U.S. and Canada.
UPDATE: Just drew the winning name: It’s Brett Kruger. Congratulations!
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February 16, 2011 at 9:17 am
Leslie Herbert
Pick me! And I’m glad you enjoyed Seattle. Larry and I are spending a week there in June. I can’t wait to see the ocean.
February 16, 2011 at 9:50 am
Jennifer
pick me…pick me…pick me… If it is as great as you say, then I will be his best word of mouth over here in the Mission Valley. Pretty please 🙂 Then I will buy a copy for our library. (despite the begging, I will anyway)
February 16, 2011 at 9:58 am
Randy
I’ll throw my hat in the ring.
February 16, 2011 at 1:36 pm
Jessica M.
Ooh, what a great giveaway! I’ve been dying to read West of Here. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy. 🙂 I’m glad to hear you enjoyed your vacation. I’ve been trying to get to Seattle for my own vacation for a little while, I think I need to just take the plunge, plan it and finally go.
February 18, 2011 at 11:14 am
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February 18, 2011 at 11:34 am
Cindy Dalton
Pick me pick me!!! Need something new to read since I finished The Summer Son!
February 18, 2011 at 12:48 pm
Robert
Thanks for doing this Craig.
February 18, 2011 at 1:52 pm
Brett Kruger
What a giveaway! I would be a very grateful winner, and promise not to be a grumpy loser. 😛
February 18, 2011 at 2:38 pm
Sally Pearce
Oh, Craig, I hope I win this time! I promise to review if you pick me!
February 19, 2011 at 12:03 pm
Marge R.
I am in a cast recovering from surgery on a broken foot so I have lots of time to read. I would love to win this book. I bought Summer Son for my Kindle.
This one sounds iintriguing.
February 20, 2011 at 12:23 pm
Linda Sandifer
Sounds like something I’d enjoy reading, Craig. Throw my name into the hat.
February 21, 2011 at 1:08 pm
Barb K
Sounds great. I love to read, all kinds of books. Thanks for the giveaway.
February 22, 2011 at 4:45 pm
Margie
I’d love to read this book. Thanks so much for the giveaway.
February 22, 2011 at 7:05 pm
Linda Kish
I would love to read this book.
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