Congratulations to "mitchums" of Australia, the winner of the e-copy of Sam Cheever's 'Tween Heaven and Hell.

Sorry to those of you who didn't hit the lottery this time, but stay tuned for more chances to win free stuff. In the meantime, you can buy your own copy of 'Tween Heaven and Hell from Cerridwen Press.

And don't forget about our monthly drawing for a free book, with free worldwide shipping!

Remember that writing contest Sam Cheever hosted over on her website? Well, it turns out I won! Sweetness!

You can read my entry here on her blog. (Just scroll down a bit. You'll find it.) If you've read some of my writing before and this doesn't quite sound like me, keep in mind that I did my best to emulate the style of the novels and to remain true to the characters. Any mistakes are, of course, entirely my own.

I'd like to thank Sam for this wonderful opportunity to play in her world for a day. It's a rare gift, and to give something back, I'd like to offer up for grabs the free e-book she sent me. (After all, I already have a copy!) To enter the contest, read my entry, and then send me an e-mail with the subject line "Wet Ink Contest" and tell me what was really down the ladder.

The contest will remain open through noon on Tuesday (EDT) so get those entries in while you still can! The winner will be drawn from those who provide the correct answer. Good luck!

Win a Free Book, with Free Worldwide Shipping!

This month on Wet Ink... we're giving away a free copy of the Jim C. Hines' Goblin Adventure book of your choice, either Goblin Quest or Goblin Hero. Remember, the drawing will be held on July 31, so there's only one week left to enter. Sign up here for Wet Ink... by e-mail and select "Wet Ink" and "Goblin Book Drawing" for your chance to win!

The newsletter is completely free, we'll never disclose your e-mail address to anyone for any reason, and you can cancel at any time. Wet Ink... by e-mail is published once a month on the first of the month and contains free offers, special discounts, and links to new releases, book reviews and upcoming events, all dedicated to the world of speculative fiction. There are free book drawings every month, so even if you don't win next week, check your e-mail on the first and find out what you could win in August!

The rules: EM Sky and her immediate family members are ineligible to win. (Sorry Mom, Dad, bro...) Winners will be considered ineligible for two months after they win just to spread the winnings around a bit, but then they can enter again. Winners will be chosen by randomly assigning a number to each entry and then rolling some D&D dice. No purchase is necessary, obviously, since the newsletter is free, and that's all I can think of right now. If you have any questions about the drawing, write to me at blog (at) mindunbound (dot) com and include the words "Wet Ink" in the subject line to avoid the spam filter. That is all.

It's just one more week until Sam Cheever's 'Tween Heaven and Hell goes on sale, and to celebrate, Sam's character, Astra, is holding a writing contest on Sam's blog.

Visit the blog to read an excerpt from Sam's next book, then write to Astra with your own scene ending! I already sent in my entry, and it was a heck of lot of fun. It isn't often that an author lets you play with his or her characters, so don't miss this opportunity to try your hand at a little creative writing. And the winner gets a free copy of the book!

Take me to the contest!

Wet Ink... has grown by leaps and bounds over these past six months, and there just isn't enough room to fit it all into an e-mail anymore.

Not by a long shot!

So coming July 1st--just four more days!--look for the first issue of Wet Ink... to hit the World-Wide Web. It's jam-packed chock-full of all kinds of news from the speculative fiction genre: new and upcoming releases, book reviews, chances to win free books, and a whole host of fun stuff dedicated to the many wondrous worlds of imagination.

Did I mention free books?

Win a Free Book, with Free Worldwide Shipping!

To celebrate the new online version of Wet Ink..., we're giving away a free copy of the Jim C. Hines' Goblin Adventure book of your choice, either Goblin Quest or Goblin Hero. (Drawing to be held July 31.) Sign up here for Wet Ink... by e-mail and select "Wet Ink" and "Goblin Book Drawing" for your chance to win!

If you haven't been to Author Island, pack your bags and get ready for some high adventure! There's book booty lying all over the place!

Among the FIFTEEN contests & book giveaways currently posted, you'll find Jacqueline Carey's newest release, Kushiel's Justice. It's the highlight on the blog this month, so I had to let you know about this fantastic chance to win a free copy! They have FIVE to give away, but winners will be drawn by July 8 so if you want to be in the lottery, enter today! (Click on the link, then scroll down the page for the Kushiel's Justice contest!)

Or if you're too excited to wait, buy a copy of your own from Amazon. It's available NOW!

The Silent Blade is being re-released this month in a brand new, deluxe hardcover edition, complete with a new Todd Lockwood cover. This is Drizzt volume number eleven, originally published in 1998. The book is scheduled for a June 19 release, but author R.A. Salvatore is taking pre-orders on his website for signed editions.

Signed editions!

That's right, order a signed copy and R.A. Salvatore will autograph it and send it on its way. The signing will be soon after the 19th, so if you want one of these special copies, don't delay!

You can even order your very own personalized message! I already ordered mine as a special birthday present to myself. What's it going to say?

"EM - Happy Birthday! I'll save some shelf space for you..."

By the way, my birthday is on Tuesday. E-cards, postcards, and birthday llamas will be greatly appreciated.

Tim Johnson has a terrific contest going on through June 4th. I'd explain it, but it's too funny to ruin it with explanations. I've already entered several times. Check it out here:

http://carpefactum.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/05/brit_lit_wit.html

Fantasy author extraordinaire Jim C. Hines is holding a special contest through the end of May to promote the release of his new book! Just put in a book request for Goblin Hero with your local library (and remember Goblin Quest too if they don't already have it!), then e-mail the contest with the name of the library and you'll be entered to win! (See the contest page for book request and prize details.)

The first fifty entries will receive a free temporary goblin tattoo, with an extra one if you also mention the contest on your blog or website. (I'll be getting that extra one, thank you!) And one random lucky winner will also receive a free autographed copy of an anthology containing a short story by Jim C. Hines! (Ooooh, me! Me! Oh I hope it's me!)

I filled out my request form at the Peachtree City library today for both books, and I talked them up too just for good measure. Good librarians love it when the public gets involved in the local library, so make your friendly neighborhood librarian smile by requesting these terrific books, and then maybe win something for yourself by checking in with the contest!