Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Vote for the Winner! (Mickey Mouse, or Stardust?)

We have a winner--and another chance to play and win!

 Writerly Wednesdays here are dedicated to writers and readers. If you've published anything for Young Adults with a fantastic twist (fantasy in all varieties, paranormal, speculative fiction, horror, sci-fi, dystopian, cheese, etc.), shoot me an email (crystal AT crystal-collier DOT com). I'll be shouting about awesome books, sharing new covers, or participating in book releases every week--and I'd love to share yours. Spots are filling up quick, so schedule a date now. 

 So, before the fun, let's announce the winner of Mary Waibel's Quest of the Hart. Mary told us two truths and one lie about herself, and those who guess correctly were entered into a random drawing to win a copy of her book. The options were:

1. While at college, Mary flew a plane over Lake Erie at night.
2. Mary was in a national beauty contest while in high school.
3. Mary obtained a degree in medieval history.

And, the lie is: 

#3. Mary did not obtain a degree in medieval history. 

Tricky Mary. Way to go those of you who guessed right! You are officially human lie detectors. And the winner is: 

....DRUM ROLL...

Congrats Erin!

Today's amazing feature is:

In a race for their world’s future, Adria has one mission: slay her father, a dark wizard, to free her twin sister from his curse. This can only be done with a magic bow buried under her father’s castle and protected by the wizard’s dragon. But her tainted twin, Audra, has other plans: seize the bow’s power and join with her father to control the entire planet. 


 Now shall we meet the author?

G.R. Holton is a veteran who became friends with screenwriter and movie director Derek Milton via online gaming, when he learned his true calling in life is to write. Since that time he has had three books optioned for movies (Deep Screams, Dragon's Bow, and Teleported), and has written a screenplay. He spends his days in East Tennessee with his wife and his pet Shih-poo, "Ewok."

If you take a trip to his part of the country, you may stumble across him eating muenster at 3 in the morning. (A cheese after my own heart!)

And now for the fun! *rubbing hands*

G.R. gave me two truths and one lie to test your "lie detector" skills. Can you figure out the lie? Those who do will go into my magic hat for a chance to win a SIGNED copy of the book of your choice off his website. How cool is that? You have until Tuesday, August 6th at 1 p.m. to guess--and be sure to come back for the answer on August 7th!

TRUTH OR LIE

1. G.R. used to deliver balloons as Big Bird and Mickey Mouse.
2. G.R. owns two iguanas name Ziggy and Stardust.
3. Two of G.R.'s children have birthdays one day apart. 

 I'm sensing a theme here: all the two-ness is getting to me. *grin*

Okay human lie detectors, which is it? 
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43 comments:

  1. Jules July 31, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    I think..... ooh, it's tough....number 1 is the lie. He didn't deliver balloons dressed up. No.

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    1. Crystal CollierJuly 31, 2013 at 10:57 AM

      I know, that would be, like, really embarrassing, right?

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  2. Natalie AguirreJuly 31, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    So hard to guess. I have no idea, but will go with #3.

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  3. David P. KingJuly 31, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    You'll be sure to hear from me when my book comes out later this year. Until then, Congratulations, Erin! And it's good to meet you, G.R. :)

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  4. Liz A.July 31, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    Since there's already been a guess of #1 & #3, I'll go with #2.

    Sounds like an interesting book.

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    1. Crystal CollierJuly 31, 2013 at 1:50 PM

      Process of elimination, eh? Someone has to win. ;)

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  5. Connie KellerJuly 31, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Glad to meet another east Tennessee writer. (Hey, from Chattanooga.)

    As for the truths and a lie. My guess is...#2.

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    1. grholtonAugust 2, 2013 at 9:13 AM

      Good to meet you also Connie!

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    2. grholtonAugust 2, 2013 at 9:15 AM

      BTW... I am in Etowah.... just up the road a piece.

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  6. JaiJuly 31, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    I choose #2 - Shih-poo, "Ewok sound like critters with fur. Of course my daughter had a pill bug named Fluffy, so I could be way off.

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  7. Deniz BevanJuly 31, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Congratulations Erin!
    Hmm, I think #3 is the lie...

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  8. Nas July 31, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    Congratulations Erin!

    Interesting book!

    Nas

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  9. Erin L. FunkJuly 31, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    Thanks Crystal and Mary! This is the first book giveaway I've ever won. Very cool! :D

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    1. Crystal CollierAugust 1, 2013 at 12:56 PM

      Thanks for playing, Erin! I hope you enjoy Mary's book. (P.S. Beware--this book winning gig is addicting.)

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  10. Miranda HardyAugust 1, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    I'm horrible at guessing what's fact or fiction. Lol

    I guess I would choose #1.

    Have a great day!

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  11. Julie DaoAugust 1, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    Congrats to Erin! I've been on a fantasy kick lately and I need more recommendations, so these come at a great time. And as for guessing the lie (which I am horrible at!) I'm going to go with #3.

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    1. Crystal CollierAugust 1, 2013 at 12:59 PM

      A fantasy kick, eh? Does that involve a football? ;) Here's hoping you guessed right and win, Julie!

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  12. ilimaAugust 1, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    Congrats Erin. I say #1 is the lie.

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  13. Emily R. KingAugust 1, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    Hmmm, I say #1 isn't true.

    Congrats to Erin for guessing it right!

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  14. Optimistic ExistentialistAugust 1, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    I call hogwash on #1! lol. Congrats to Erin!!

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  15. nutschellAugust 1, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    I'll call Balderdash on #2, just coz everybody else seems to be going with #1 and 3 :)
    Nutschell
    www.thewritingnut.com

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  16. Misha GerrickAugust 1, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    I'm thinking #1 is the lie... :-D

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  17. farawayeyesAugust 1, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    What a fun contest, not to mention the fact that I would love to read one of Mr. Holton's books. So...I'm going to guess with number 1. I don't think he delivered baloons.

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  18. Denise Covey August 2, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    Congratulations Erin! Now Crystal, can I bribe you with a disc of camembert? My guess is number 2 is G.R's lie.

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    1. Crystal CollierAugust 2, 2013 at 9:09 AM

      LOL! Bribes are always welcome, especially if they involve cheese! ;)

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  19. Elizabeth SeckmanAugust 2, 2013 at 1:36 AM

    I'm guessing the balloon delivery is a lie.

    Hi to G.R.!! Congrats to Erin.

    What a wonderful way to feature books and writers! I'm so jealous of your creativity!!

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    1. Crystal CollierAugust 2, 2013 at 9:10 AM

      Here, let me scrape some off my elbow and hand it over. :P

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    2. grholtonAugust 2, 2013 at 9:17 AM

      Hi there Elizabeth!!! Thanks for playing along!

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  20. SuziAugust 2, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    I always thought having a twin would be cool. But not one that one that wants to control of the entire planet. :) Sounds like a terrific book.

    I'll go with #2 as the lie.

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    1. Crystal CollierAugust 2, 2013 at 9:12 AM

      Aw, come on. Evil twins are what make galactic battle worth fighting!

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  21. grholtonAugust 2, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Thanks to everyone for playing and I can't wait to see who the winner is. Thanks to Crystal for pulling this together.

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  22. Jyoti MishraAugust 3, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    Interesting plot of the book..

    I'll go with No.1 :)

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  23. StinaAugust 3, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    I'm going with #3 as the lie. :D

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  24. Carrie ButlerAugust 3, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    Oo, what a fun game! I'll go with #2. :)

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  25. AnonymousAugust 4, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    Congratulations to the winner! A dog named Ewok? I like this guy.

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  26. TrishaAugust 5, 2013 at 1:11 AM

    Your good/bad twin theme reminds me of one of my own stories a little bit. :)

    Congrats to Erin for the win!

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