This is the official release week for The Monster in the Hollows, so we're celebrating by having a contest. Nay, we're having TWO contests. Contests which are really just a way for me to beg you guys to spread the word about the new book and the Wingfeather Saga in general.Contest the First: For the Bloggers. All you have to do is write a review of The Monster in the Hollows (and the Wingfeather Saga in general) for your blog. (Psst! Try not to include spoilers.) Then post a link to the blog as a comment to this post, and on Wednesday, June 1, my cohorts and I will choose our favorite. You get extra credit if the blog includes a creative photo of you and/or your family with the book. (Oh! And if you can, link to the Rabbit Room store (or Amazon) so they can order the book.)Contest the Second: For the Amazonians. This one's pretty much the same as above, only I'm asking (begging) you to leave a good review on Amazon.com. We'll choose a favorite on June 1 and either leave you a comment on Amazon or email you. (Note: You needn't have bought the book on Amazon to leave a review there.)Here's the fun part: Each of the two winners will receive an original hand-drawn picture from the Wingfeather Saga. Hand-drawn by me, that is, just for you. You're welcome to make suggestions via email about the characters, creatures, or scene you'd like me to draw, but I reserve the right to make the final decision, mainly because I'm not sure I can draw, for example, a gargan rockroach. When the picture is finished I'll mail you the final piece in a frame-ready mat.That's it! Thanks for your support with this. We have six pallets of books (which is a lot of books), and my goal is to get every last one of them into the hands of readers. The trick is, I can't do it without your help. Thanks for letting me tell this story. In the words of the Sage of Brivshap, "I can hardly believe it. Seriously."
