More Prizes: A bounty of signed books.

Fantasy authors have to be some of the coolest people around. I have suspected it for a long time, but now I know it to be the truth. I have proof.

It’s only been about a week since I announced the fundraiser. When I started it, I sent out a very mild-mannered request to a few of the authors I know, telling them what I was planning, and mentioning that if they wanted to, they could donate a book or two. Y’know. If they wanted to. No pressure.

Since then, people have been donating in spades. Today the first of the packages arrived.

And just in the nick of time, too. I was starting to wander around my house, desperately looking for things I could add to the lottery. Thinking to myself, “A…. fork? Fork used by Pat Rothfuss? Pocket lint? Pair of my girlfriend’s ladybug underwear?”

Oh man. I really want to put a picture of them up on here. But she would freak out.

But it would be REALLY funny….

You guys really don’t know what dangerous waters I swim to entertain you. Just as I typed that, I heard the door close as my girlfriend left the house, so I scampered across the hall and started to root through her underwear drawer, giggling maniacally. It took me almost three minutes to find the pair I was looking for…

And then what happens? She comes back for some reason. Just in time to catch me standing outside her closet, clutching her ladybug panties, and laughing like some pervert who’s been huffing paint. Luckily, I’ve spent years convincing her that I am absolutely insane. Otherwise things could have gotten a little awkward.

Okay, on to the new prizes.

  • A galley copy of The Adamantine Palace by Stephan Deas. Signed by the author.


Just so we’re clear, this is an ARC. One of those Advance Reading Copies that the publisher prints before the book comes out. That’s right, here’s your chance to be an insider and get hold of a book before it actually hits the shelves.

SFF world gives it a glowing review, saying, “The book is an entertaining mix of Pern and Westeros, with the knowing characterisation of Abercrombie and the endearment of Novik.”

  • Hardcover copies of Spirit Gate and Shadow Gate, the first two books in Kate Elliott’s Crossroads series. Signed by the author.

The inestimable Kate Elliot has donated TWO sets of two books, so you have twice the chance of winning. Woo!

Publisher’s Weekly describes these books thusly: “Elaborate first entry in a projected seven-book fantasy series introduces a once prosperous but now lawless land called the Hundred. Its godlike Guardians, who dispense justice, have disappeared; the eagle-riding Reeves, who have kept the peace, have lost authority; and a mysterious, ruthless new force preys on the towns and inhabitants of the Hundred and neighboring empires…. This promises to be a truly epic fantasy.”

  • A copy of Mindy Klasky’s Magic and the Modern Girl, third book in the Jane Madison Series. Signed by the author.

According to the The Romantic Times, “this is an irresistible tale of power and love, friendship and acceptance. The main character’s constant and often rambling internal dialogue is surprisingly charming and insightful.”


  • A galley copy of Lamentation, the first in a new five-book series by Ken Scholes.


This is another ARC. Rumor says that Scholes is going to be the next big thing. And with blurbs like the following, it’s easy to see why….

Orson Scott Card raves: “Scholes barely gives us time to breathe. Yet he gives us vivid characters, a world thick with detail, and wonders we’ve never seen before. I wish my first novel had been this good. I wish all five volumes of this series were already published so I could read them now.”

  • Tiffany Trent’s In the Serpent’s Coils, first in the Hallowmere series. Signed by the author.


Tiffany has donated two of these, which I in turn will give to two different people. I think that would be for the best.


IN THE SERPENT’S COILS is a rich, earthy, engrossing novel that heralds Tiffany Trent as one of the best dark fantasy writers of our time. I was completely mesmerized by her tale, and deeply gratified in the end. Bravo!” -David Farland, New York Times Bestselling fantasy author

  • Goblin Quest, first in the Goblin trilogy by Jim C. Hines. Signed by the author.


I recommended Jim’s goblin books in an earlier blog, but why listen to me when Midwest Book Reviews says, “Prepare to be entertained throughout and completely satisfied with Jig’s journey by the time you reach the end.”
  • A copy of Red’s Tale by Jim C. Hines, book one of the Faery Tale Project. Signed by Jim C. Hines.


This is a two-for-one book, which also features a copy of Lobo’s Tale by Christopher Kastensmidt. Also by Jim Hines, author of the aforementioned Goblin trilogy and soon to be released The Stepsister Scheme.

I’d like to thank these authors for taking the time to send these books out of the goodness of their hearts.

Now here’s the thing – if you are one of my author friends and I haven’t sent you an e-mail asking for a book, it’s not because I don’t like you, or because I don’t think your book is good enough. It’s because, for the most part, I haven’t contacted anyone directly. I’ve sent out a few tentative e-mails to a few lists I’m on. I’m from the Midwest, you see. Asking people for favors makes me distinctly uncomfortable.

The truth is, whether or not I know you, I’d love nothing better than to throw your book into the mix. If you’re interested, just drop me a line at paperback.contest (squiggly atsign thinger) gmail.com.

Oh, and did I mention that we’re past 15,000 dollars? Yes. We are mighty. We are a thousand feet tall.

Lastly, if you want details about how the fundraiser works, and how you can win some of these cool books, you can find all the information OVER HERE.

Later,

pat

This entry was posted in baby ducks, cool things, Worldbuilders 2008By Pat14 Responses

14 Comments

  1. Sean
    Posted November 19, 2008 at 5:32 AM | Permalink

    I’m really starting to worry that you’re going to have to hock your computer and won’t be able to finish the 2nd or 3rd book. :(

  2. Pat
    Posted November 19, 2008 at 5:35 AM | Permalink

    I have recently purchaced a large stock of microwave burritos. They will provide me sustanance even if I go broke. That way I won’t starve while I’m working on book two…

  3. Sean
    Posted November 19, 2008 at 5:40 AM | Permalink

    They’re probably pretty cheap at Sam’s Club. There are a few of those stores here in Milwaukee. You know, that major metropolitan area in your home state that you don’t ever come to do a signing!They also have these little frozen “chicken” sandwiches, only 45 seconds away from fo-chicken goodness.

  4. Snall Trippin
    Posted November 19, 2008 at 6:31 AM | Permalink

    Well you finally wore me down…I put in $60…and I’m poor. That pig better do good. Go pig!

  5. Captain Joe
    Posted November 19, 2008 at 8:44 AM | Permalink

    ….. …. …. …Oh the dark and terrible things I would do for all this awesome author swag.Children and hot lesbian vampires alike would weep at the swath of destruction caused by my chaos machine.

  6. Sailor Matt
    Posted November 19, 2008 at 10:47 AM | Permalink

    This project of yours may be growing beyond your capability to control it, Pat. Like a nuclear reactor with a positive void coefficient, this thing has begun to fuel itself. See what you’ve done?Or perhaps the gratiutous investments of your fans will single-handedly cause an upturn in the economic world crisis. Pat saves the day again.

  7. Dave Bessom
    Posted November 19, 2008 at 12:36 PM | Permalink

    Dude, it is so awesome you are doing this. Really, how many folks in your position have you ever seen do something like this? Incredible. You have my respect, sir. Cheers

  8. Moondancer
    Posted November 19, 2008 at 1:27 PM | Permalink

    I agree that this is a vital cause to be supporting. I wish my first novel was out (soon…like very soon… they said fall release). I have a lgbt horror flash anthology I was part of I could send, but it’d only have my autograph so not as useful I figure.

  9. marky
    Posted November 19, 2008 at 1:32 PM | Permalink

    Hilarious stuff! It’s even funnier because you might be the only man in the world who, when caught going through his girlfriends Knickers drawer, has used the “it’s for charity” excuse and got away with it. Pat Rothfuss, King of comedy, Overlord of under crackers, scourge of ladybug pants. I salute you.

  10. heykaren
    Posted November 19, 2008 at 3:19 PM | Permalink

    Most important of all…..where can I get a pair of those ladybug panties??

  11. Sailor Matt
    Posted November 19, 2008 at 4:56 PM | Permalink

    Yeah, me too! I’ve already been to Walmart and Target, but no joy…Hey, I get out of the Navy in two days. I can wear whatever I want now :)

  12. Amanda
    Posted November 19, 2008 at 6:35 PM | Permalink

    I saw you in the DUC with one of said packages, and you appeared to be happy.I’m waiting to donate until later, because at the moment I’m so dirt poor that $10 might mean not going to school next semester. But I’m trying.

  13. Loren
    Posted November 20, 2008 at 5:49 AM | Permalink

    Pat, I just found your website today and was really happy to see the Heifer International push! Heifer is one of my very favorite charities. I’ll never forget the first time I heard about them…when my sister gave me a Christmas card several years ago stating that a family had received, in my name, “a gift of: GOAT.”Goat: the gift that keeps on giving.

  14. sparkly_jules
    Posted November 20, 2008 at 4:41 PM | Permalink

    Hey Pat, you’ll enjoy this:I gave $10- to the Heifer fundraiser yesterday, and today I got this as an e-mail:Fw: Weekend Events + Is Patrick Rothfuss in the top 5 demands in Marina, CA?Seriously. WTF? LOLJules

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