Saturday, September 20, 2008

Treasure Hunt...coming down to the wire! New Quests, and an Announcement, well...sort of.

The Isle of Fire Treasure Hunt is sailing along on gale winds! I've updated the scores and, as you can see, there are lots of contenders. See below the amazing creations of two of our treasure hunters! The rather professional-looking display was created by Rien and the poster/T-shirt combo was Erica's! Surely, the two a' you be pirates of the highest order!

ALL Treasure Hunters, be aware: I will not be updating the Treasure Points again, UNTIL THE CONTEST IS OVER, OCTOBER 14TH. So, if you've been hording points in an eBay like attempt to win at the end, go ahead and start shooting me emails with your points!





Two New Quests:

#1 Finish reading Isle of Fire. Post a review on Amazon. Send me the link. 200 points.

#2 Visit and comment on all 8 of the Fantasy Tour's Author's blogs' most recent posts! Wow, that's a lot of possessives! eMail me when you've done it. 100 points.

Announcement #1: Gigantic Isle of Fire Release Party

Where: Barnes & Noble Ellicott City, Maryland
Long Gate Shopping Center
4300 Montgomery Road
Ellicott City, MD 21043
410-203-9001

When: Friday, Sept. 26th, 6pm-close.


Aside from the annual HisWay event, this is my favorite Signing Haunt each year. It's my local B&N, and the CSM, Amber, really knows how to throw a party. Last year it was standing room only for the readings and swashbuckling. And I personally signed over 300 books. It was absolutely nuts that night--but way fun.

Look for more of the same this Friday. If any of you bloggers or treasure hunters are in the Maryland area, drop by! I'd love to meet you and sign your books!

Announcement #2: Actually, this is a teaser announcement. But something rather unexpected has happened. I had some plans, but God had other plans. And you know what? I like the new plans A LOT. There are still some things that must be finalized before I can be more specific, but for now, just know that this will be a first for me and a very special announcement. (Oh, and no, it's not a movie deal, sigh)

25 comments:

  1. Quest #2 has been completed by me!
    Bryan Davis:
    http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2008/09/portland-oregon-appearance-for-motiv8.html
    Christopher Hopper:
    http://www.christopherhopper.com/?p=623
    Donita K. Paul:
    http://dragonbloggin.blogspot.com/2008/09/one-out-of-three.html
    Jonathan Rogers:
    http://jrogerswrites.blogspot.com/2005/10/test-posting-2.html
    Eric Reinhold:
    http://ryannwatters.blogspot.com/2008/09/new-artwork-for-book-2.html
    L.B. Graham:
    http://lbgraham.com/blog/lb.php?title=villains_aamp_conflict&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1#comments
    Sharon Hinck:
    http://sharonswriting.blogspot.com/2008/09/my-schedule.html
    And this comment counts as yours. =)

    5950+100=6050 new total

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  3. I'm so not in the lead anymore.....Down ten points.

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  4. Anonymous8:33 PM

    Quest 1: 200 Point Task—200 Points
    Amazon review for Isle of Fire: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1400312167/ref=cm_cr_mts_prod_img

    Quest 2: 100 Point Task—100 Points
    Comment on Motiv8 Author blogs
    Bryan Davis: https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=11690971&postID=3634367974368697031&page=1
    Christopher Hopper: http://www.christopherhopper.com/?p=623#comment-4328
    Donita K. Paul: https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=744003965056524704&postID=4320160297218552274&isPopup=true
    Jonathan Rogers: https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497455&postID=112852803350531600&page=1
    Eric Reinhold: https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4617020050247145417&postID=987925172653733466&page=1
    L. B. Graham: http://lbgraham.com/blog/lb.php?blog=2&title=villains_aamp_conflict&page=1&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1&disp=single
    Sharon Hinck: https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=14283782&postID=1829123123919587525&isPopup=true
    Wayne Thomas Batson: Right here :-)

    7420+300=7720

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  5. Anonymous8:40 PM

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    2,170 + 3600 = 5770 (MAN, I need to start working!)

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  6. Anonymous8:44 PM

    Yep, B D Eastman. You and butterfli_1 looked so comfy up there at first and second that I decided I had to come join you. And then I find that I have such a commanding lead over you! A whole, whopping ten points! Well, at least for the moment. We shall see how long such glory lasts. May the most stubborn one win! To the King! :-)

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  7. Bryan Davis
    http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2008/09/portland-oregon-appearance-for-motiv8.html

    Christopher Hopper:
    http://www.christopherhopper.com/?p=623

    Donita K. Paul:
    http://dragonbloggin.blogspot.com/2008/09/one-out-of-three.html

    Jonathan Rogers:
    http://jrogerswrites.blogspot.com/2005/10/test-posting-2.html

    Eric Reinhold:
    http://ryannwatters.blogspot.com/2008/09/new-artwork-for-book-2.html

    L.B. Graham:
    http://lbgraham.com/blog/lb.php?title=villains_aamp_conflict&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1#comments

    Sharon Hinck:
    http://sharonswriting.blogspot.com/2008/09/my-schedule.html

    Here is my post for you and is just one of a million i do everyday.

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  8. Whoops that was worth 100points!!

    Yes Rien I know it's going to be fun!!

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  9. Oooh and I wanted to go to B&N this week. Well, now the question becomes should I go on Friday ;) or avoid the place like it's flying black flags because of the crowds?

    Hmmm decisions decisions.

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  10. I have a question: Will a review for Isle of Fire that is not on Amazon count for 200 points, or does it only count for 50 points like normal?

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  11. Anonymous10:33 AM

    Re: Announcement #2:

    Aren't His plans ALWAYS better than our own plans? It's the unexpected that people tend to not like very much.

    I'm excited to hear what your new plans are, don't keep us waiting too long!

    Blessings to you!

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  12. What is this new announcement?! Oh, Mr. Batson, you are the master of suspense!!!

    Btw, I LOVE THE ISLE OF FIRE!! lol

    Still love St.Pierre!

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  13. With this comment, I have now posted on all eight blogs. Didn't know Jonathan Rogers even had a blog...

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  14. Wish it was a movie deal...that;d be awwesome.

    Good luck.

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  15. Well, it doesn't look like I'll be winning this treasure hunt....:)

    *sighs* Well don't worry about me, people...I've got no horded points stored up...I'm still just sitting here, down at my lowly 350 points...:D

    Good luck guys! Keep sprinting to the finsih....GOODByeeeee.....*watches them run out of sight*

    :)Ian(:

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  16. This has been fun. Butterfli I asked the same question about IOF please let me know if you get the answer.

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  17. Anonymous1:55 PM

    I finished quest #2!

    BRYAN DAVIS
    https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=11690971&postID=3634367974368697031

    CHRISTOPHER HOPPER http://www.christopherhopper.com/?p=623#comment-4335

    DONITA K. PAUL
    http://dragonbloggin.blogspot.com/

    JONATHAN ROGERS
    https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497455 postID=112852803350531600

    ERIC REINHOLD
    https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4617020050247145417&postID=987925172653733466&page=1

    L. B. GRAHAM
    http://lbgraham.com/blog/lb.php?title=convention_aamp_innovation&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1#comments

    SHARON HINCK
    http://sharonswriting.blogspot.com/

    5770 + 100 = 5,870 TOTAL

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  18. Anonymous1:57 PM

    And, of course, your's is here :)

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  19. Anonymous5:16 PM

    Hello Mr. Batson,
    This is James Myers. If you remember you allowed me to send you a poem that i had written for school last year. I have your blog bookmarked under my favorites in my folder in IE. I saw the newest entry and hope I can come to get Isle of Fire signed. I bought it and I love it so far. This year I am attending Mount Saint Joseph in the ninth grade. So far I love it. I am looking forward to getting Isle of Fire signed (I have all of your other books signed so I've been keeping my eye out for a while now).
    If you would like to contact me for any reason or if you would like to talk my email is jamez2727@yahoo.com.
    Sincerely,
    James Myers

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  20. Anonymous6:03 PM

    hello Mr.Batson Before i read your books i hated to read. Your books were so good i started liking to read fantasy. i wanted to tell you i cried when i finished the trilogy and i felt like i was there through out the whole trilogy. I would cry when ever one of the characters would die. I also think it had a very good ending.

    ~One big fantasy fan!

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  21. Anonymous9:02 AM

    I just finished Isle of Swords. It is great!!!!! I absulutely love it!! I love adventure stories. So this was right up my alley.

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  22. Hey, Mr. Batson,
    Congrats on the release of Isle of Fire!!! My mom is insisting on buying at LEAST five copies of the book, and at this point I am soooo excited that I agree with her!
    I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me my first ever publication. It means so much to me!
    May God bless you even more than you have blessed me.
    Write On!!!
    Never Alone,
    Shelby Marie

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  23. what is it a graphic novel version of your books?

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  24. Anonymous10:52 AM

    Yayy! I was there (at the book signing), it was so much fun, even if Mr.Batson forgot technology....oh well lol

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  25. Anonymous7:12 PM

    Does anyone know how old Cat is?

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