Personal Effects: Sword of Blood
My book, "Personal Effects: Dark Art," came out earlier this month. To introduce readers to that world, I'm rolling out a podcast-exclusive prequel novella called "Personal Effects: Sword of Blood" -- the story features a lost sword mystically possessed by the blood of a dangerous, supernatural creature.The premise of "Personal Effects" is to blur the line between fiction and reality (it features a cool Alternate Reality Game component), and that's what I'm doing with this promo. I'm actually giving away a real, battle-ready 40"-long sword, a replica of the iconic weapon used by Holy Roman Emperor Charles V of Spain, back in the 1500s. It was crafted by the same dudes who made swords for the "Highlander" TV show.
Giving away a sword wasn't enough: Written on its blade will be a "Personal Effects" flash fiction story written by myself and fellow CC-rockin' new media thriller novelist Matt Wallace, who donated the sword to the cause. And we're signing our collaboration, on the blade, *in our own blood* -- making this a "real" Sword of Blood.
Yes, we were inspired by the KISS comic book. :)
Participating in the giveaway is easy-peasy; folks simply need to evangelize the release of "Personal Effects: Dark Art" to friends or co-workers.
Win a blood-stained sword in celebration of JC Hutchins' new CC-licensed podcast/novel/mystery
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Interesting requirements to enter the contest. You have to have purchased the book, do a show and tell preview and have it photographed.
I think I will pass.
Though I don't care for the it in general, wouldn't *slash* fiction be better suited to be written on the blade?
It was crafted by the same dudes who made swords for the "Highlander" TV show.Do they have names?
#3: the sword dudes, man. that sword'll really tie the room together...
I'm thinking the blood is overkill (so to speak).
The Devil's Candy Store did a vampire sword with a cross blood gutter for Vampire Huntress author L.A. Banks last year at Comic-Con. Her greatest fan won the sword via an essay contest.
you guys are not metal (the commenters). these guys are metal. and jesus is fucking metal.
Yikes! I'm pretty sure this counts as a lottery in some states. I hope these guys know what they're doing. There's a reason contests usually have "no purchase" rules.