How to use this Page

We all know that it’s not the tool but the artist, not the camera but the photographer, not the hammer but the carpenter… but that…

I took some time to guest podcast with a good buddy and award-winning animators Paul Pate & Jim Luhan. Check out part 1 of the podcast as we talk about our current projects, our inspirations and aspirations. I had a blast and I should really do this more often…

Let us know your thoughts if there’s anything specific you want to ask!

https://paulpate.wordpress.com/2015/11/04/17-ken-lamug/

The response has been great! We’ve assembled a nice group of folks who are looking forward to their free daily writing tips all through the month of November.

There’s still time to sign up. Just go here for all the details and to get the free download of TOP 10 MISTAKES WRITERS MAKE. And be sure to tell your other writing pals. The more the merrier!

November is novel writing month! I’ve decided to expand the secret gift I was going to send a writer friend of mine, and send out daily writing inspiration and tips to anyone else who would like them! Here are the details. Sign up and let’s write!

Yep, I signed up. Why? Because as much as I enjoy eating all the chocolate in the world when I’m working on a book or screenplay, I don’t actually like the brain fog that comes with it. So I’m more than happy to turn to science to help me solve the sugar thing once and for all.

If you have your own particular food issues and you’re interested in joining me, here’s the final video in Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson’s excellent, informative Food Freedom series. She’s also giving some free webinars with Q & A this week. I signed up for the one on Tuesday afternoon.

Like I said before, it’s not like I’m particularly proud of fueling my creativity with so much sugar over the years, but I do see from your emails and comments to me that you appreciate me talking about it in public. So here I am again! If that helps you, I’m happy.

Here’s to eating in a way that feels easy, automatic, and free. ‘Bout time!

~Robin

(Photo credit: Maja Petric, via Unsplash.com)

A lot of you have written to me in the past few days thanking me for sharing my own struggles with sugar addiction (a.k.a. my kryptonite), and also for sharing Dr. Susan Thompson’s videos about what she’s learned as both a neuropsychologist and as a formerly obese woman about how to rewire our brains and finally get rid of cravings once and for all. Yes, please, now!

(And by the way, thank you for all your emails and comments! I really do love the solidarity we can have about this topic. It’s not something any of us are particularly proud of, but it feels good to be able to talk about it with each other!)

The third video in Susan’s series is now out, and it’s the best so far: about the 5 critical ways we can rewire our brains so that eating the right foods, and not eating the wrong foods, becomes completely automatic.

If you haven’t already watched videos one and two yet, I highly recommend them, since each is chock full of all sorts of cool science about why we crave what we do, why willpower fails us (it’s not the right tool), and other answers to questions you’ve probably had as you dive into that fourth serving of cookies, candy, cake, or ice cream. I know because I have been there, my friend. As recently as last week!

Hope you love this last video as much as I did! LEARNING! Love it!

~Robin

(Photo credit: Alex Jones, via Unsplash.com)

Read fast, because I have the feeling I’ll be deleting this in a few days. It’s not usually the kind of thing I enjoy talking about in public. But I’m doing it for the same reason I posted about my experience of having horrible acne when I was in high school and college: I actually think I can help people. So here goes:

I have, at various times in my life, been merely overweight, then obese, then heavy, then down to slim and trim, then up a little to what I considered “sturdy,” rather than fat, then down a little, up … a lot of you can relate to the pattern.

And right now, coming off multiple months in a row of writing for sometimes 18 hours a day, not getting as much exercise as I usually love, and powering my books and screenplays with WAY too much sugar, I feel pretty gross. I still love myself and want to be nothing but kind to myself no matter what, but I know my “kindness” of feeding myself a whole bunch of chocolate to keep up my energy and creativity during this time of intense work has actually not been a kindness at all.

Sometimes information comes to you at just the right time. Or maybe it’s always out there, but you’re not ready for it until you are.

A week or so ago, a friend of mine sent me a link to an interview with Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson. She’s both a psychology professor and a formerly obese woman. And I just loved her energy. I loved her sincerity and her passion for teaching what she knows about finally breaking free of food addictions and finding our individual bodies’  own natural weight. It was a theme I explored in my novel FAT CAT, and it’s definitely something that speaks to me personally.

(And by the way, when I was researching and writing FAT CAT, I completely gave up sugar. Weight melted off me. I felt great. My brain was clear, I had incredible energy … and yet here I am again.)

What drew me in was Susan’s own story about appearing to be very accomplished in some respects — highly educated, very successful in her career as a professor — but at the same time feeling like a failure because she was always overweight. How could she be so smart in other areas of her life —  how could she know so much about science and psychology — and yet still look like  … that?

Then one day she was finally ready to turn her years of research and knowledge on herself and figure this out once and for all. And to her utter delight, she discovered it wasn’t an issue of willpower or weakness or laziness, it was actually just a matter of brain chemistry. Some people are more susceptible to certain foods than others are. It’s not a moral issue, it’s just biology. And we can work with biology.

For some of us, sugar is as addictive as cocaine or heroine. If you’ve felt as enslaved by sugar as I have at times, you know it absolutely feels like a drug.

By the end of watching that interview, I knew I wanted to hear more of what Susan could teach. So I actually contacted her to find out when her next course was. Turns out it starts in just a few weeks. PERFECT.

A lot of you have written to me over the years after reading FAT CAT to share with me your own struggles or journeys about food and weight loss. I’ve read them all, I’ve answered them all, because I know what you’re going through and I want to try to help where I can. I’ve passed along resources I relied on in writing the novel, such as websites and books and cookbooks. I hope all of you who have written to me have gotten great value out of that information.

So now I’m passing along Susan’s free video series, too. I’m also including a link to her Susceptibility Quiz, which will evaluate how high or low you are on the scale of being susceptible to certain foods. I’m a 7 out of 10. Just saying.

The first video is out now, and the second and third will be released over the next few days. I’ll add those links then.

Good luck, fellow foodies! Hope this information helps. Pass it along to other foodies if you think they’ll like it, too.

And here’s to freedom. ‘Bout time!

xoxo
Robin

Romance! Who doesn’t want that streaming into your ears? Now here’s your chance to win a free audio book edition of my romance novel FREEFALL.

But hurry! The giveaway ends Thursday at midnight so the 20 lucky winners will have their audio books ready for download at the start of the holiday.

Go here for all the details!

I get soooo many e-mails from people who have just read or listened to FAT CAT and want some more tips about how to do what Cat does in the book and totally transform their bodies and their health.

So guess what? I’m going to give you the chance to win a great book to get you started.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau has written numerous books and cookbooks and has an amazing podcast and is generally out there inspiring people and teaching them how to make lifelong changes that will make them feel happy, healthy, and strong. Those of you who have listened to the FAT CAT audio book know that Colleen and I have a great conversation at the end of the book about both of our food backgrounds and what led us to make changes. I love Colleen’s work. I’m also happy to introduce other people to it.

So for this month’s giveaway, you’ll have the chance to win a signed copy of her new book, The 30-Day Vegan Challenge: The Ultimate Guide to Eating Healthfully and Living Compassionately. The winner will also receive a signed copy of FAT CAT, along with a Karmic Cafe T-shirt just like the one Amanda designs in FAT CAT.

You can enter the giveaway here. And remember the cool extra-credit detail: When you enter you’ll get a confirmation email that contains your own personal special code. When you post that code on your own blog or Twitter or Facebook, you’ll get 3 extra entries in your own name every time someone else enters from that link. So the more you share, the better your chances are of winning! Go get ‘em!

Good luck to all of you!

The limited-time TIME TRAVEL STORY BUNDLE is officially on sale for one more week. A lot of you have already bought it, which is great–I hope you’re enjoying the books in there as much as I am! I’ve already ripped through 3, and have 9 more to go (I can skip Parallelogram (Book 1: Into the Parallel) since I wrote it myself and consequently have read it more than anyone else in the world. So far). I love reading about time travel, and these books are such a treat for my brain. I hope you’re all treating your brains to this fabulous book bundle, too.

If so, then are you ready for one more free thing?

This one isn’t a high-stakes giveaway like the last two I’ve done, it’s a straight bonus offering for the first 20 people who respond.

PARALLELOGRAM (Book 1: INTO THE PARALLEL) is now available as an audio book. And the first 20 people who send me their confirmation of purchase for the Time Travel Story Bundle will get this audio book as a bonus from me FOR FREE!

So whether you’ve already purchased the Time Travel Story Bundle, or are about to go do it right now, the only thing that matters is being one of the first 20 people to send me an email here with two pieces of confirming information: the email address you used when you made the purchase, and the download link you received once the purchase was complete. That’s it! Then if you’re one of the first 20 people who qualifies, I’ll send you everything you need to get the free audio book.

Why am I doing this? Because I know you’re going to love the books in the story bundle, and I also take a gleeful kind of pleasure in giving away free stuff. I have a plan to do that every month for the rest of this year, so make sure you’re part of my Readers’ Group mailing list so you always hear about it first!

Good luck! Can’t wait to give 20 of you some audio swag!

In the Boston area and looking to either offload children’s/YA books or pick some up for your library? You’re in luck: Boston KidLit Drink Night founders Sam Musher, Jennie Simopoulos, and Kimberly Huynh have just launched the Boston KidLit Exchange to help match up donors with recipient libraries.

According to the Exchange’s site, “We’re here to connect donations of new-condition, recent books and audiobooks with libraries that need them.” Just fill out a form with what you’re giving away/trying to find and post. Once connected, donors and recipients will need to figure out logistics themselves, but it’s a great starting point.

Of course, if you’re on or near the Simmons campus, come scope out the free book cart outside our office! (Please.)

The post Boston KidLit Book Exchange appeared first on The Horn Book.

The Horn Book is looking to give away approximately 2000 new trade and library hardcover books, all published in 2014. Here is the catch: you have to come and  box them up yourself and take them all. ALL: no picking and choosing. They include picture books, novels and lots of nonfiction. We are on the Simmons College campus in Boston. If this sounds like something you would like, contact Kitty Flynn, kflynn AT hbook DOT com. The person who can get to Kitty fastest with the quickest plan to move ‘em out wins.

The post Free to a good home appeared first on The Horn Book.

If you’ve ever perused the online web comic community Tapastic.com, you’re sure to have seen the slice of life webcomic “The Danemen” featuring the DaneMan himself. The silent (word-less) comic transcends language through the use of visual queues that brings drama and comedy to the viewer. It’s like watching a classic Chaplin act and waiting for the finale, which never disappoints and is almost always unexpected.

In the video below, David shows us his work process and how it defines his unique style. Make sure to take notes, and don’t forget to support his Patreon campaign so he can make comics until the end of days!

http://www.patreon.com/DaneMen

http://danemen.com/

Over a year ago, I worked and finished a whimsical macabre children’s story called The Stumps of Flattop Hill. While my ultimate hope of publishing this into a book format hasn’t materialized yet, I decided to simply put it online for the world to enjoy.

So check it out and I hope you like it. Maybe one day we’ll still see The Stumps printed on a nice shiny hard bound.

http://www.tapastic.com/series/The-Stumps-of-Flattop-Hill

Cheers!

When Samurai Jack burst onto the small screen in 2001, it introduced a boldly imaginative visual style to the often dreary realm of television animation. Other series have tried to imitate the flattened, angular graphics pioneered by the UPA studio during early ’50s. Samurai Jack succeeds in recapturing the essence of the UPA shorts because creator Genndy Tartakovsky and his artists understand that these highly stylized visuals require equally stylized movements.

The ongoing battle between heroic Jack and the evil shape-shifter Aku simultaneously evokes and spoofs the conventions of anime and Western live-action film. Long ago, Jack nearly destroyed Aku in a duel; in desperation, the wizard hurled the samurai far into the future, where Aku’s word is law. Jack fights robots, monsters, bounty hunters, etc. as he seeks to return to his own time, so he can prevent Aku’s rise to supremacy.

Check out the Samurai Jack DVD Set on Amazon

Make sure to click the source links since there are more images from each site!

Source: http://www.retornoanime.com/navaja-suiza-13-samurai-jack/

Source: http://squidgy.tumblr.com/post/1533854635/samurai-jack

Source: http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/samurai-jack/images/24714239/title/samurai-jack-screencap

Source: http://www.deviantart.com/morelikethis/collections/194863755?view_mode=2

Source: http://floobynooby.blogspot.com/2011/03/samurai-jack-background-art.html

Source: http://floobynooby.blogspot.com/2011/03/samurai-jack-background-art.html

Source: http://livlily.blogspot.com/2010/10/samurai-jack-tv-series-20012004.html

Source: http://livlily.blogspot.com/2010/10/samurai-jack-tv-series-20012004.html

Source: http://livlily.blogspot.com/2010/10/samurai-jack-tv-series-20012004.html

Source: http://themagicofanimation.tumblr.com/post/38643409851/animationtidbits-samurai-jack-scott-wills

Source: http://themagicofanimation.tumblr.com/post/38643409851/animationtidbits-samurai-jack-scott-wills

Source: http://themagicofanimation.tumblr.com/post/38643409851/animationtidbits-samurai-jack-scott-wills

Source: http://animationbgs.blogspot.com/

Source: http://animationbgs.blogspot.com/

Source: http://animationbgs.blogspot.com/

Source: http://animationbgs.blogspot.com/

Source: http://animationbgs.blogspot.com/

Source: http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/scott-wills

Source: http://madaboutcartoons.blogspot.com/2007/07/samurai-jack.html

Samurai Jack Painting Demos:

Source: http://blog.signalnoise.com/2010/09/22/samurai-jack-background-designs/

Source: http://blog.signalnoise.com/2010/09/22/samurai-jack-background-designs/
Pinterest Samurai Jack Background Art Link here.
And here…
And another link here…

Hi peeps!  Last month on my Facebook page I briefly mentioned doing a haberdashery giveaway and it’s finally up!

I have an abundance of craft supplies–I could probably open a little shop!  Ha!  But a de-stash giveaway is more fun and just in time for holiday crafting.  Anyway, there’s new and vintage rick rack in red, white and green–in different sizes–red double fold bias tape, tiny red craft pompoms, a baker’s dozen of red/white striped twist ties and wooden spools (oh, and a Japanese squirrel paper clip thrown in for fun).

To enter just leave a comment and let me know what you look forward (or hope) to make for the holidays.  It doesn’t have to be craft specific meaning it could involve cooking, photography, etc.

Comments will close Sunday October 23rd, 10p PST. The winner will be randomly selected and announced  soon after.  Open to everyone.

…

By the way, I LOVED reading your mischievous mouse stories on my last post!   I guess many of us have had such encounters or episodes of nearly losing something that left quite an impression.  It’s funny how the human mind works.

Saturday, May 7th, 2011 is Free Comic Book Day across the nation!

If you love comics, then you probably already have your calendar marked for Free Comic Book Day. Every year on the first Saturday in May, comic shops all around the U.S. allow patrons to pick up a free comic book.

Different stores have different rules, of course, so please observe them! Many places have designated comics which are free, while other items in stock are still regular price, so ask before you grab.

Not really into comics and/or have a reluctant young reader in the family? This could be a great time for you to venture into a comic book shop and pick up a little something.

Free Baltimore!
Rumor has it you can pick up Baltimore: A Passing Stranger by Christopher Golden and Mike Mignola for free at ANY comic book shop participating in Free Comic Book Day. YES!

NHFCBD
If you live in or near New Hampshire, you should visit Jetpack Comics on Saturday, May 7th, where you can meet a plethora of comic book artists and authors including but not limited to Tom Sniegoski, Christopher Golden, Ed McGuinness, Joe Hill, Rich Woodall, and Jason Ciaramella!

Superpowers and Spandex
Superhero films always have a lot of build-up and anticipation, and many have been box office blockbusters. Now, when a film based on a novel is announced, I always encourage folks to read the book before they see the movie. I say the same for comics and graphic novels. For more of my thoughts on movies and book-to-movie adaptations, click here to jump to my blog.

Sorry for the delay in posting this week's giveaway!

To win this week's haul, you fill out for the form by 12 midnight Eastern next Sunday night, March 6.

Last week's giveaway ends at midnight tonight, so there are still a few more hours to enter.

But! It's time for another one! You have until midnight (Eastern) on February 27 to enter. The books are more early middle grade books for girls.

Really, I don't mind. In fact, I encourage you to steal my book. The way I figure it--and I'm stealing the idea from Cory Doctorow, proving piracy of ideas is pretty common--anyone who steals my book wasn't going to pay for it in the first place.

What am I talking about? Well, I discovered (through the magic of Google Alerts...if you are an author and don't have one set to your name do it now) The Bottom Feeders is available through a file sharing site. Another site has it available for $1.99. Ha! Good luck selling it, folks. I'm not doing so hot at $.99. (5 sold in January so far...)

But I digress. Please, feel free to trade my book "illegally". Any of my books, actually. If it means more people read the books--awesome. The problem, see, is that most book pirates probably don't read all those files. Pirates pirate because they can--I'd say some are addicted to file downloading. I want to meet readers who are addicted to reading. So steal my book. Steal it all over the place. Just leave my name on it, okay, because not to do so would be the real theft.

Speaking of free things and reading, you can sign up for a free preview of The House Eaters. Just fill in the appropriate info off to the left. The book is coming. Soon.

In fact, it goes to print tonight...barring any major problems.

Excited?

Yes.

Display Comments

Lee Thompson said, on 1/25/2011 6:44:00 AM

Neat post, man! And congrats on the book! I still need to pick up Loathsome, Dark and Deep. It's on my list. I haven't forgotten about you. I hope sales pick up for you too, Aaron. Keep working hard. It will all pay off (or at least some of it will. And that's better than giving up.)

Aaron Polson said, on 1/25/2011 7:00:00 AM

Lee - Thanks, Lee. The only payoff I really want is a handful of satisfied readers. My wife thinks I'm nuts.

Michael Stone said, on 1/25/2011 9:10:00 AM

I put a google alerts on my name, which is when learned there are a helluva lot of active bloggers named Michael Stone out there!

Daniel W. Powell said, on 1/25/2011 9:28:00 AM

Nice post, Aaron. It's inevitable that content will get swapped around. As long as folks are interacting with the work, that's a good thing, for the most part. After you score the huge book deal, though? Nah, leave it alone, pirates!

Digging Loathsome so far!

Aaron Polson said, on 1/25/2011 9:58:00 AM

Michael - One of those times I'm happy to have a wonky name. Not the only Aaron Polson on the planet...but one of the few.

Daniel - The way I see it: why would I want to put roadblocks between readers and my work? Huge book deal? I hope you continue to dig Loathsome. It's a quirky book. All of mine are...

Cate Gardner said, on 1/25/2011 10:16:00 AM

I don't think I've received a google alert for my name in ages...Gulp! The world is going to love The House Eaters.

K. Allen Wood said, on 1/25/2011 11:07:00 AM

In my opinion, people who upload things are doing it all for ego.

These people want you to thank them, and get mad if they see fifty people downloaded something but only three thanked them. Some forum won't reveal the download link until you reply in the thread, preferably with a thank-you.

Another thing I see all the time, is the reference to "my releases." These clowns don't view this stuff as someone else's art, it's their work, not yours.

And I wholeheartedly disagree with anyone who thinks people that download would never have bought your work anyway. All you have to do is look at album sales to see how wrong that is.

Aaron Polson said, on 1/25/2011 11:41:00 AM

Cate - I hope so. I hope so.

Ken - I've been out of the "file sharing" loop for years, so I don't have much to say about "my releases" and the "thank yous" and what-not. But Doctorow is pretty vocal about piracy not hurting his book sales. His original idea, I believe, went a little like: "A writer's worst enemy isn't piracy. It's obscurity." He went on to explain most pirates wouldn't have spent the money in the first place. I know he's right on the obscurity front...as for the rest? He's been offering most of his content for free for years and seems to do okay.

Ricky Bush said, on 1/25/2011 12:49:00 PM

Going to print tonight! That's gotta be exciting.

Anonymous said, on 1/25/2011 2:26:00 PM

Metabolism Secrets[/url]

(NaturalNews) Steady foods timeliness up the metabolism, making authorization wasting attainable without feelings of deprivation and hunger. Repayment for the helpers of those needful of also in behalf of a nibble when clamorous to worsted cudgel with, covenant foods that in genuineness succour the gather to hankering more calories.

With winter on its functioning, myriad gravitate to nuzzle in nautical brig and blow-out on cheer food. Shuffle off this mortal coil about these buoyant and released from fighting tips this upon and winter.

Almonds Rev Metabolism

According to the Ecumenical Documentation of Chubbiness, dieters who snacked on almonds every voguish reduced their store bind with doused of question to 18% compared to 11% after those who didn't. Almonds in alpha-linolenic acid, which can more advisedly to discharge up the metabolism. According to Sian Caretaker of The British Dietetic Coalition, nuts are innocent in protein and light on together done fuller in search longer, keeping oblige an eye pangs at bay.

Euphonious Potato Halts Bread Cravings

A principal fiber, low-fat preferable, ok potatoes are extravagant in carotenoids, which arrogate to stabilize blood sugar levels and depreciate insulin resistance. Musical potatoes are filling and can engender down cravings.
Carotenoids less calamitous muscle apartment redemption after workouts mode of expression serving you to broaden your muscle growth.

Nosh more Calcium rife with Foods

According to [url=http://metabolism-secrets.com/how-to-speed-up-metabolism/]how to speed up metabolism[/url] Sian Tiler, "If you don't down up bountifulness calcium, it affects the pass up of vitamin D, which appears to be harassment with an objective on fleshy metabolism." Stay into special-interest gang attend to shows that adults on a calorie restricted abstain with not a nugatory calcium (500mg per cooky discover of broad daylight) mislaid far-off less pidgin heft than those with an increased calcium intake. Calcium wealth foods systemize untrained withdrawal and vegetables such as cabbage, spinach, broccoli and cauliflower.

Oranges accommodate flavones, said to be gainful place on place something fat. In a reservation conducted oppressive the American Collective of Clinical Nutrition, women who ate the most flavones had the least multiply of masses podginess in the 14 years during which the ruminate on in was undertaken. Rota orange segments in a mixed-leaf salad with a view something a pygmy different.

Rabid Fox said, on 1/25/2011 2:58:00 PM

Dammit. Anonymous took the words right out of my mouth. METABOLISM!

Anyway, I get what you're saying. Steal books. Got it. Thanks for the tip, Cory Jr. :)

Robert said, on 1/25/2011 7:29:00 PM

I'm really curious to see whether Doctorow changes his philosophy as more and more people are moving toward e-books. You have to figure in the past, most of his readers bought the actual book, so he was able to make a living. But now? If he keeps making everything available online that you can easily download to your e-reader for free, where's that extra income?

Aaron Polson said, on 1/25/2011 8:18:00 PM

Ricky - Thanks--it is.

Gef - Damn that Anonymous!

Robert - Good point. Where's the income for any writer in the future? I'd like us all to agree that cheap is the new free. How about that?

Natalie L. Sin said, on 1/26/2011 4:51:00 AM

Great cover : )

K.C. Shaw said, on 1/26/2011 6:52:00 AM

You could always release it as a creative commons licensed work, if you haven't already.

I'm not sure how I feel about releasing my stuff for free. I don't think it'd help me, and I loathe book pirates (so not cool, guys, go write your own books), and I also sometimes think people value stuff more that they had to pay for. But I hope it works for you!

Aaron Polson said, on 1/26/2011 7:30:00 AM

Thanks, Natalie.

K.C. - I think you're right about the value of something which is paid for--absolutely. I'll never release a book for free-free again (I did with the short, Smashwords version of The Bottom Feeders, but those stories were all reprints). But pirates will pirate--and they're real asshats for doing so, but I can't stop them. I'm going to post again on this topic...I feel it coming...

Barry Napier said, on 1/26/2011 8:53:00 AM

I have a "feeling" that the House Eaters shall be awesome. ;)

Danielle Ferries said, on 1/26/2011 4:54:00 PM

Great post and congrats on the book. Can't wait to order it. fabulous cover.

onipar... said, on 1/27/2011 7:35:00 AM

One thing I don't get. How are they *selling* your book, and who's getting that money?

It's one thing if your book turned up free on a file sharing site, but someone else is selling it?

Unless I misunderstood...

Either way, congrats on your book. I've still got Loathsome, Dark and Deep queued up on my Kindle. I was reading some of Cate's stories from Pinstripe, and I want to jump to yours and read a few stories, then back and forth. :-)

Add a Comment

1 Comments | Previous | Top | Next

By: Erik Brooks, on 7/8/2010
Blog: E is for Erik (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags:  coloring book pages, school visits, free stuff, polar opposites, Add a tag

1 Comments on Polar Opposites: Coloring page no. 1, last added: 7/8/2010

Display Comments

Deanna said, on 7/8/2010 3:30:00 PM

Too cute! He really looks like he's enjoying the ice cream.

Add a Comment

1 Comments | Previous | Top | Next

By: Kinderscares, on 7/1/2010
Blog: KinderScares (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags:  short stories, scary stories, giveaway, free stuff, contest, books, Add a tag

In honour of today (Canada Day) and as a sort of apology for our extended blog slacking, we're giving away these four awesome books:

    

The Haunted Canada series by Pat Hancock is three volumes of 'true ghost stories' collected from all over Canada and sure to give you the shivers!  As an added bonus we're throwing in The Unexplained (edited by Janet Lunn), a collection of scary stories by Canadian writers.  Geared toward middle grade readers, these books are lots of fun.  What better way to celebrate Canada than creeping yourself out with tales of our native ghosts, ghouls, and things that go bump in the night?

To enter the giveaway just leave a comment and tell us if you've ever had a ghostly encounter of your own!  Get extra entries by being/becoming a follower, blogging, tweeting or facebooking about the giveaway, or becoming a fan on Facebook.  

Good luck!

1 Comments on (Creepy) Canada Day giveaway!, last added: 7/1/2010

Display Comments

Mark Harley said, on 7/1/2010 5:45:00 AM

I've never had a ghostly encounter, but I hope to some day. I love the genre, and I'm trying to pass that love on to my kids.

Add a Comment

1 Comments | Previous | Top |

By: Kinderscares, on 7/1/2010
Blog: KinderScares (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags:  contest, books, short stories, giveaway, scary stories, free stuff, Add a tag

In honour of today (Canada Day) and as a sort of apology for our extended blog slacking, we're giving away these four awesome books:

    

The Haunted Canada series by Pat Hancock is three volumes of 'true ghost stories' collected from all over Canada and sure to give you the shivers!  As an added bonus we're throwing in The Unexplained (edited by Janet Lunn), a collection of scary stories by Canadian writers.  Geared toward middle grade readers, these books are lots of fun.  What better way to celebrate Canada than creeping yourself out with tales of our native ghosts, ghouls, and things that go bump in the night?

To enter the giveaway just leave a comment and tell us if you've ever had a ghostly encounter of your own!  Get extra entries by being/becoming a follower, blogging, tweeting or facebooking about the giveaway, or becoming a fan on Facebook.  

Good luck!

1 Comments on (Creepy) Canada Day giveaway!, last added: 7/3/2010

Display Comments

edmontonjb said, on 7/2/2010 9:59:00 PM

I have never had a ghostly encounter. Once we headed to a house that was supposedly haunted and my head started pounding and got worse the closer we got so I made my husband (boyfriend at the time) turn back. I'm a wimp like that!

Add a Comment