Winners! "View From the Bridge" and "Incarceron"

I am sooo sorry I am sooo late on picking a winner for "View From the Bridge." I am busier, and therefore flakier, than usual. But I've got a winner! And I've also selected the winner of the "Incarceron" giveaway as well.

The winner of a copy of The View From the Bridge by Nicholas Meyer is:

Jonnie Hartling, Edmonton, AB: Canada

and the winner of an ARC copy of Incarceron by Catherine Fisher is:

Wanda Bergman, Winnipeg, Manitoba: Canada

Yaaa Canada!

Short Story Giveaway!

Thanks to Penguin Books I have the following short story collections to offer to one lucky winner.



Spells of the City Edited by Jean Rabe and Martin H. Greenberg
Venture into Spells of the City, where a troll may be your toll collector on the George Washington Bridge...Harry the Book will be happy to place your best in a spellbinding alternative New York...a gargoyle finds himself left to a lonely rooftop existence when he's forced to live by his creator's rules...and leprechauns must become bank robbers to keep up with the demand for their gold.


Changing the World by Mercedes Lackey
In March 1987, a young author from Oklahoma published her first novel, Arrows of the Queen. This modest book about a magical land called Vademar was the beginning of a fantasy masterpiece that would span decades and include more than two dozen titles. Now sixteen of today's hottest fantasy authors-including Tanya Huff, Mickey Zucker Reichert, Fiona Patton, and Judith Tarr-visit the world of Valdemar, adding their own special touches.

To enter, just add your information into the form below (all information is guaranteed confidential and will not be used for any purpose other than this contest. All entries will be discarded once a winner has been selected) and I will randomly pick a winner by Monday December 28th. No multiple entries please. Open everywhere.

Good luck!

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Giveaway! "Incarceron" by Catherine Fisher

Courtesy of Penguin Books I have an extra ARC copy of Incarceron by Catherine Fisher to offer for giveaway.

Product Description
A thrilling, high-concept fantasy for fans of Garth Nix and Nancy Farmer.

Incarceron is a prison so vast that it contains not only cells, but also metal forests, dilapidated cities, and vast wilderness. Finn, a seventeen-year-old prisoner, has no memory of his childhood and is sure that he came from Outside Incarceron. Very few prisoners believe that there is an Outside, however, which makes escape seems impossible.

And then Finn finds a crystal key that allows him to communicate with a girl named Claudia. She claims to live Outside- she is the daughter of the Warden of Incarceron, and doomed to an arranged marriage. Finn is determined to escape the prison, and Claudia believes she can help him. But they don't realize that there is more to Incarceron than meets the eye. Escape will take their greatest courage and cost more than they know.

Reviews
'One of this year's most striking fantasy novels' -- Amanda Craig, The Times '... imaginatively drawn and vividly described. ... an exciting adventure story.' -- School Librarian '... stands out above all others ... It's imaginative scale and gobsmacking finale make it one of the best fantasy novels written for a long time.' -- Times, Amanda Craig 'a deliciously dark and scary ride.' -- Nicholas Tucker, The Independent 'one of today's best fantasy writers ... a deliciously dark and scary ride.' -- Independent '... imaginative, rich in texture and vividly realised. Catherine Fisher writes with consummate skill and depth of feeling.' -- The Bookseller 'a smart, complex, engrossing and emotionally involving read.' -- Bookshelves of Doom 'a deep and sophisticated adventure story' -- Write Away '... a riveting book that keeps you turning pages. There are plenty of plot twists, mysteries, excitement, and secrets to hold your attention from the beginning to the very end. Even things that seem obvious may not be as they seem; there's enough ambiguity to keep you guessing.' -- Wands and Worlds PRAISE FOR THE ORACLE SEQUENCE:'... a rich, resonant conclusion to the series.' -- Booklist - May 06 'Vivid, complicated, and thoroughly engrossing, this fast paced adventure keeps readers avidly turning pages until the majestic conclusion.' -- Horn Book Review May/June 06 '... an intoxicating world reminiscent of the Arabian Nights. Highly recommended.' -- The Bookseller 'suspense is constantly built ... rattles along at a dizzying pace ... next volume please.' -- School Librarian 'A crisp, quick-moving narrative and fully fleshed out characters will keep readers hooked' -- Publisher's Weekly 'A powerful and very exciting adventure story.' -- School Library Journal '... one of the most skilled and original writers currently working in young adult fantasy' -- New Welsh Review 'Beautifully imagined and realised, this novel of future regression is rich with strong characters, big issues and a compelling plot. It is a barnstorming piece of serious fantasy that doesn't put a foot wrong.' -- The Bookbag 'Catherine Fisher is an artist with words ... An engrossing, intricate story of an extraordinary journey undertaken by richly imaginative characters' -- Carousel '... wholly engaging and rushes along as a breathless and nail-biting pace ... a gripping read that should enthral both young and old fans' -- Buzz

Just add your information in the form below (all information is guaranteed confidential and will be discarded immediately following contest) to enter and I will randomly pick a winner by Tuesday December 22nd. No multiple entries please. Open everywhere.

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Winner! "Dr. Who" & "Torchwood" Giveaway

I have randomly picked a winner for my giveaway featuring DVD copies of "Dr. Who" and "Torchwood," as well as a Union Jack ornament. And the winner is:

Beth Melito: San Amboy, NJ




Congrats Beth!!