Raise a Racket » Win the Sword of Blood http://www.podioracket.com/main What are you putting in your ears? Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:58:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Are You Worthy of the Sword of Blood? http://www.podioracket.com/main/2009/07/16/are-you-worthy-of-the-sword-of-blood/ http://www.podioracket.com/main/2009/07/16/are-you-worthy-of-the-sword-of-blood/#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:55:38 +0000 Hooked http://www.podioracket.com/main/?p=1799  

Here is a contest that you need to jump on now. Seeing friends this weekend? Bring your copy of Personal Effects Dark Art and spread the word! If you already have a copy of Dark Art then you know this book is so different and exciting that showing it off is easy. The trans-media effects are stunning and what better way to tell everyone you know about a killer way to win a battle-ready sword with an original, one of a kind piece of flash fiction on it.  Challenge yourself to be worthy of the Sword of Blood. We will let J.C Hutchins and Matt Wallace Show-and-Tell you below. But really, you could own a piece of them. Can you say DNA sample?

WIN the Sword of Blood!

J.C. Hutchins and award-winning horror/thriller writer Matt Wallace have teamed up to unleash the coolest promotion in the history of the mothereffin’ multiverse. By evangelizing J.C.’s new novel Personal Effects: Dark Art, you have a shot at winning a unique, priceless sword … THE Sword of Blood.

This is a BATTLE READY, real-deal, no-messing-around REAL sword, from Matt Wallace’s private collection. It is a replica of the sword wielded by Charles V of Spain. In 1519, Charles V was crowned “Roman Emperor”; at that time, no other leader had ruled such an inmense kingdom in human history. The sword’s blade is forged in high carbon stainless steel, and is 40 inches long. It was crafted by Marto, the same company that created swords for the Highlander television series.

But it gets so much cooler. J.C. and Matt will write a flash fiction story, focused on the Sword of Blood … and that story will be written on the blade of the weapon. This story will not appear anywhere else on the planet; it is written for an audience of one — the person who wins the Sword of Blood. And to make this a true Sword of Blood, both J.C. and Matt will sign their names upon the sword in their own blood.

This sword originally cost hundreds of dollars, and is now truly priceless. Only one will be worthy to wield it.

How can you win THE Sword of Blood? Simple.

  • You must have a copy of Personal Effects: Dark Art on hand. (Borrow one from a friend. Order a copy here. If you can’t obtain a copy, play them the videos at my homepage.)
  • You must conduct a “show and tell” of the novel and its transmedia items (IDs, biz cards, documents, etc.) to several family members or co-workers.
  • Simply show off the book, and tell your pals about the novel and its “out of book” transmedia experience.
  • You must pass out copies of the Order Form PDF (found below) to each person you chat with.
  • You can do this in your home, at a friend’s house, or at your workplace.
  • You must document this Show And Tell session with at least one photograph.
  • Email that photo to J.C. at 7thSonNovel.com by July 31.

One worthy participant will be selected at random, and will receive THE Sword of Blood, featuring a flash fiction story written upon its blade and signed by its authors in their blood. This sword ruled the Roman Empire. It is more than worthy of your effort. In fact, the real question is: Are you worthy to possess it?

The contest ends July 31, 2009, so there’s no time to waste. Print out the Order Form PDF for your peeps (found below), and get showing and telling. Be sure to document your efforts, and send at least one photo to J.C. at 7thSonNovel@gmail.com.

Language warning on the video. Plug the kiddies ears.

]]> http://www.podioracket.com/main/2009/07/16/are-you-worthy-of-the-sword-of-blood/feed/ 1 Brian Rathbone & J.D. Sawyer http://www.podioracket.com/main/2009/07/14/brian-rathbone-jd-sawyer/ http://www.podioracket.com/main/2009/07/14/brian-rathbone-jd-sawyer/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:23:41 +0000 hroulo http://www.podioracket.com/main/?p=1781 Welcome to season two of Podioracket.com! Rhonda R Carpenter interviews J.D. Sawyer and H.E. Roulo interviews Brian Rathbone. We also share contest information and news.
Listen now:

or download Podioracket Ep-13.

 

INTERVIEWS

Brian Rathbone


Website: http://www.brianrathbone.com

Email: Brian@BrianRathbone.com

Twitter: @brianrathbone

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1388294048

MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/brianrathbone

Bio: Horse trainer turned technology geek turned fantasy author and podiobooker.

J.D. Sawyer

Coming soon to Podiobooks
Website: http://antithesis.jdsawyer.net/

Email: dan@jdsawyer.net

Twitter: @dsawyer

When he’s not indulging his psychosis or happily encouraging his burgeoning case of carpal tunnel syndrome by feeding his writing habit, he spends his time doing fine art photography, video production and editing, and podcast production through his media company ArtisticWhispers Productions. He is currently in post production on his first feature film, Hunting Kestral, which takes place in the same universe as the forthcoming podcast novel Predestination and Other Games of Chance.

CONTESTS

Seth Harwood is offering a signed copy of Jack Wakes Up on our BTR-PR show July 21, 6:00 pm PST/9:00 pm EST. Be at the show as a call in guest 347-996-3319 or in the live chat and get to ask him a question in order to qualify for the drawing. You could win! Set a reminder.

Brain Rathbone’s has 4 ways to win four autographed copies of his book, including on our LIVE BTR-PR show on July 23rd at 6 pm PST/9 pm EST. Details on the other ways are available at his website. Set a Reminder for the Podioracket live show and join in the fun.

Philippa Ballantine has extended her Weather Child contest until August 1. Write a review or blog about the book and let Philippa know with an email to pip@pjballantine.com. Your name will go into the hat for a huge collection of New Zealand goodies.

Contest number 9 has been announced in The Mark of a Druid 2009 Contest series. Kidnap the Trailer. Go to http://www.themarkofadruid.com snag the trailer and put it on your blog, twitter the link and talk it up, then click participate on the book site and give Rhonda the link. Every time you talk it up add to your participate list and your name will go in the drawing each time you let her know you kidnapped the trailer. Contest details located here.

Arlene Radasky needs book club questions for The Fox. Visit her site and shoot her an email with a question and your name will go into the hat. Contest ends July 31, 2009

J.C. Hutchens and Matt Wallace bring you the Sword of Blood show and tell competition. Watch for Friday’s post or visit http://SwordOfBlood.com

NEWS

Parsec nominees are being reviewed. Watch for badges coming soon to nominees.

Phil Rossi’s Crescent hit #5 in horror in his Amazon book rush. Killer job!

Podiobooks 2.0 is so close! Stay tuned for the details as authors prepare!

New Releases

There are many options to enjoy!
   

    

  

Now Completed

These have completed since our last Season One show.
   

    

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