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Teresa Edgerton · 15th January 2006, 06:54 PM

For those of you who have been somewhat tempted to read my epic but have been put off by the price of the trade paperback (I seldom buy them myself, so I can sympathize), the much more affordable mass-market edition of The Hidden Stars will be coming out in a couple of months. I didn't want to jinx it by mentioning it too early, but since they're listing it among upcoming books in the EOS online newsletter this month, I guess it's safe.

However, to celebrate this momentous occasion, as soon as I have copies, there will be another contest so that I can give out a few of them as prizes. Of course they will be signed, and there may be other little extras as well.

As before, the contest will NOT be limited to residents of North America.

Far be it from me to discourage people from buying or ordering the book in the meantime, but if money is an issue and you're feeling lucky ...

Alia · 15th January 2006, 09:29 PM

Woooo Hoooo!!!

Just let me know where and when... I'm so there.

opps... I already read it. Can I still play though?

Paradox 99 · 15th January 2006, 10:58 PM

Dagnabit! I already bought it just before Christmas from Amazon.
So, I've missed the chance of a signed copy.

Teresa Edgerton · 15th January 2006, 11:44 PM

I'm not going to be putting any limitations on who can participate. Anyone who already owns a copy and wants to try and win one of the signed copies is welcome to do so.

On the other hand, if there were enough interest, I could probably be convinced to run a second contest for people who already own the book, with signed bookplates and/or maps as the prizes.

Culhwch · 16th January 2006, 12:36 PM

What kind of competition? I'm hoping it's limbo!

Seriously, though, I will keep a keen eye peeled for it on these here southern shores.

Marky Lazer · 16th January 2006, 02:58 PM

Is it going to be some kind of writing contest?

Winters_Sorrow · 16th January 2006, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Culhwch

What kind of competition? I'm hoping it's limbo!

Personally, I hope it's Paper, Scissors, Stone!

Teresa Edgerton · 16th January 2006, 04:45 PM

Oh no, it will probably just be some little thing that is fiendishly difficult and physically grueling. Possibly involving boiling oil and cayenne pepper.

Alia · 17th January 2006, 06:11 AM

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Possibly involving boiling oil and cayenne pepper.

Sounds like fun. When do we get to dip WS?

Winters_Sorrow · 17th January 2006, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Alia

Sounds like fun. When do we get to dip WS?

This is game is definately taking a turn for the worse....where are the exits again?

I like the new avatar, Kelpie

Culhwch · 17th January 2006, 10:36 AM

Boiling oil and cayenne pepper. Hmmm. It's an Iron Chef-style cooking showdown, then? I'm a dead set cert, in that case.

Like the new avatar too, Kelp, though I had to look twice to check it was you...

Alia · 17th January 2006, 05:21 PM

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This is game is definately taking a turn for the worse....where are the exits again?

One down... *giggles*

Teresa Edgerton · 17th January 2006, 06:24 PM

Trust the gentleman to take notice of a pretty face! (Unfortunately not an actual portrait.)

I was getting tired of looking at the ship and the dragon, and figured other people probably were, too. And while actually in the market for something with a spooky old lady, I stumbled on this one and found it impossible to resist.

Marky Lazer · 17th January 2006, 06:26 PM

So everyone who says your new avatar is pretty gets a chance to win the prize?

Teresa Edgerton · 17th January 2006, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Marky Lazer

So everyone who says your new avatar is pretty gets a chance to win the prize?

Well yes ... along with everyone else.

But since it's not my actual face (or art) it doesn't really help anyone's chances.

On the other hand, compliments on the beauty of my children might well be effective, if I'd ever posted any of their pictures.

15th January 2006, 06:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Teresa Edgerton Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,444	Watch This Space For those of you who have been somewhat tempted to read my epic but have been put off by the price of the trade paperback (I seldom buy them myself, so I can sympathize), the much more affordable mass-market edition of The Hidden Stars will be coming out in a couple of months. I didn't want to jinx it by mentioning it too early, but since they're listing it among upcoming books in the EOS online newsletter this month, I guess it's safe. However, to celebrate this momentous occasion, as soon as I have copies, there will be another contest so that I can give out a few of them as prizes. Of course they will be signed, and there may be other little extras as well. As before, the contest will NOT be limited to residents of North America. Far be it from me to discourage people from buying or ordering the book in the meantime, but if money is an issue and you're feeling lucky ...

15th January 2006, 09:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Alia Young at Heart Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,136	Re: Watch This Space Woooo Hoooo!!! Just let me know where and when... I'm so there. opps... I already read it. Can I still play though?

15th January 2006, 10:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Paradox 99 KenDodd'sDad'sDog'sDead Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 794	Re: Watch This Space Dagnabit! I already bought it just before Christmas from Amazon. So, I've missed the chance of a signed copy.

15th January 2006, 11:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Teresa Edgerton Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,444	Re: Watch This Space I'm not going to be putting any limitations on who can participate. Anyone who already owns a copy and wants to try and win one of the signed copies is welcome to do so. On the other hand, if there were enough interest, I could probably be convinced to run a second contest for people who already own the book, with signed bookplates and/or maps as the prizes.

16th January 2006, 12:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Culhwch Who? Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Australia, Queensland Posts: 2,732	Re: Watch This Space What kind of competition? I'm hoping it's limbo! Seriously, though, I will keep a keen eye peeled for it on these here southern shores.

16th January 2006, 02:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
Marky Lazer Plastic Paddy Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 2,683	Re: Watch This Space Is it going to be some kind of writing contest?

16th January 2006, 04:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Teresa Edgerton Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,444	Re: Watch This Space Oh no, it will probably just be some little thing that is fiendishly difficult and physically grueling. Possibly involving boiling oil and cayenne pepper.

17th January 2006, 10:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
Culhwch Who? Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Australia, Queensland Posts: 2,732	Re: Watch This Space Boiling oil and cayenne pepper. Hmmm. It's an Iron Chef-style cooking showdown, then? I'm a dead set cert, in that case. Like the new avatar too, Kelp, though I had to look twice to check it was you...

17th January 2006, 06:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
Teresa Edgerton Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,444	Re: Watch This Space Trust the gentleman to take notice of a pretty face! (Unfortunately not an actual portrait.) I was getting tired of looking at the ship and the dragon, and figured other people probably were, too. And while actually in the market for something with a spooky old lady, I stumbled on this one and found it impossible to resist.

17th January 2006, 06:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
Marky Lazer Plastic Paddy Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 2,683	Re: Watch This Space So everyone who says your new avatar is pretty gets a chance to win the prize?

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