Tomorrow is my birthday, y’all. Yesterday we had a cookout to celebrate where I ate an awesome burger and made my famous bacon ranch potato salad. I also drank Chivas and danced and listened to some really hilarious stories. I had a good time.
So I’m feeling like sharing the love today. I have two contests running right now. One of them is about to run out, so you need to hustle over to my blog today in order to get in under the wire. It closes tonight at midnight, and I’m announcing the winner over on my personal blog tomorrow. All you have to do is post a question for my FAQ in the comments. Prize is an ARC of Boundless, which won’t be available for sale until Sept 3. You know you want it.
The second contest closes on August 29. But I can’t give you details, like what it’s about or what you can win. You know why? You’re not a member of my inner circle. Isn’t it frustrating to know there’s a contest running that you can’t enter? Well, you can if you join my loop. Do you really want to miss out on hearing my news before everyone else, plus all the regular contests I run? Just put your email in the box and you’ll still have time to enter this contest too.
And here’s my special birthday bash contest. You aren’t gonna believe what I’m willing to do for you. A random commenter will win a free story. That’s way more exciting than it sounds. Why? Because you’re the boss. I will write you a custom story. You get to choose character names, descriptions, basic premise, everything. Is there anything you’ve always wanted to read about, but authors never seem to pick that idea? Well, here’s your chance. I’ll write a complete story to a limit of 10K, based on your specifications. Once you’ve read it, I’ll make it available on my website as a free pdf download with a dedication to you. Sound cool? I’ll post the winner next Sunday.
All you have to do to win is comment about a great birthday. Or hell, just wish me many happy returns. So get commenting. And happy birthday to me!
August 26th, 2007 at 12:53 pm
Wow, that’s amazing! I’m sure I’m not the only one who has a bunch of story ideas that I can’t do justice to myself
It will be great to see what comes out of this! 
August 26th, 2007 at 3:01 pm
wow, what a great prize.. as for great birthdays, cant say as ive ever had one that was really what id call great. I was born on mothers day, so i guess that was special for my mom. My hubby never really celebrates special days.. as he says, he doesnt forget them he just chooses not to partake in celebrating them or gift giving..so i hope you have a super duper day and sending extra special birthday wishes to you..
I hope i get to read some wonderful birthday tales..
August 26th, 2007 at 4:16 pm
I’m pretty excited myself. I think it’ll be really fun writing a special story for someone.
And thank you for the birthday wishes!
August 26th, 2007 at 5:50 pm
Happy birthday!!
Chivas….MMMMMmmmmm
August 26th, 2007 at 6:04 pm
Holy Crap, Annie! That is one helluva prize!
Happy Birthday— this is like your 14th or so, right? *snicker*
August 26th, 2007 at 6:08 pm
Happy Birthday!!
August 26th, 2007 at 11:26 pm
Just wanted to wish you a happy B-Day, Ann.
August 27th, 2007 at 6:19 am
Wow, Raine, thanks.
August 27th, 2007 at 7:57 am
If I win, can the story be about me, Dean, and Sam laying around in hammocks, sipping mai-tais naked?
I mean, the entire 10k?
August 27th, 2007 at 9:30 am
Heh. I suspect I’d better lay some ground rules.
For legal reasons, I cannot write fan-fiction. The story I write for you will be completely original. No Draco / Harry, no Wincest, no Superman / Wonder Woman / Batman menage stories. No, not even Drew / Mimi. (yes, people do write it, but Lewis / Oswald is more common).
August 27th, 2007 at 10:20 am
Happy Birthday!
I hope that you have a terrific day.
August 27th, 2007 at 1:58 pm
Whoa, gimme a piece of that! what a great idea!
August 27th, 2007 at 7:50 pm
Happy birthday from one august baby to another.
August 27th, 2007 at 10:56 pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I hope you had a very special day.
I don’t have any earth shattering news to share about any of my birthdays. Just glad to be here another year.
What a great contest. Thanks!
August 29th, 2007 at 7:00 am
I’m way late for this Ann! Happy Birthday Suite Day!!!
Denise A. Agnew
August 29th, 2007 at 11:44 am
Better late than never, right? Happy Birthday, Ann–I hope your day was a superb one!! Wow, so many Leos on list. Gotta love that.
~ jodi