[ETA: As of 5/8/12, this giveaway is now over! Thank you to everyone who participated in any leg of the race and for sharing your comments and wishes. I will randomly select the prize winners in the next few days, and will post your wishes on Tumblr in the weeks and months to come.]
Hello! The previous YAmazing Race with MGnificent Prizes was so fun and successful, we decided to do it again. If you’re here at my stop on the blog hop, you probably know what it’s all about already. But if you’re lost or have no idea what I’m going on about, please visit the Apocalypsies website to read the complete rules and get started. Please note that the contest does not begin until Wednesday, May 2 at 12:00 p.m. EST.
Sixteen-year-old Ephraim Scott is horrified when he comes home from school and finds his mother unconscious at the kitchen table, clutching a bottle of pills. The reason for her suicide attempt is even more disturbing: she thought she’d identified Ephraim’s body at the hospital that day.
Among his dead double’s belongings, Ephraim finds a strange coin—a coin that grants wishes when he flips it. With a flick of his thumb, he can turn his alcoholic mother into a model parent and catch the eye of the girl he’s liked since second grade. But the coin doesn’t always change things for the better. And a bad flip can destroy other people’s lives as easily as it rebuilds his own.
The coin could give Ephraim everything he’s ever wanted—if he learns to control its power before his luck runs out.
In addition to the signed copy of Fair Coin and the prize pack I’m offering in the Race, I’ll be giving away a signed bookmark, postcard, bookplate*, and custom Fair Coin coin case to three lucky winners on my own blog. All you have to do to enter for a chance to win is flip a coin, then leave a comment in this post telling me whether it came up heads or tails. (Don’t worry, the outcome won’t have any effect on your chances of winning. And I’m just going to take it on faith that you actually flipped a coin; you’re the one who has to live with yourself if you fudge it.)
You can also get up to 5 additional entries by completing one or all of the following:
- Like my Facebook page at http://facebook.com/flipthecoin or, if you don’t do Facebook, link to this contest on your blog. (+1 entry)
- Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this contest. Be sure to mention me (@ecmyers) and include the hashtag #faircoin. (+1 entry)
- Add Fair Coin on Goodreads. (+1 entry)
- Pop over to my Tumblr page and make a wish! (+2 entries)
Make sure you tell me which of the above you do for extra points in your comment so I can tally up your entries correctly! And don’t worry, if you already follow me, you still get credit for it. I’ll use some randomizer-thingey to select the winners.
My blog contest will be open until Tuesday, May 8 at 12:00 p.m. EST.
When you’re ready to move on, click your heels three times (or this link once) to be whisked away to the quiz. Thanks for coming by, and good luck!
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*Still working on making those bookplates, but they should be ready soon!
Peggy Martinez
Hi! I’m following you on Twitter (@bookabsorption)
I added to GR TBR pile! (Peggy Sue Martinez)
Liked you on Facebook! (Peggy Sue Martinez)
THANKS SO MUCH! ;-)
Shauna
Added to FB (Shauna Olen Buck0
Added to Goodreads ( Shauna Buck)
Steph Trujillo
Like my Facebook page
Add Fair Coin on Goodreads. :)
Stephanie Turner
Tails.
Following on Twitter: @gorelenore
Added on GR: Stephanie Cover2Coverblog
Ginny
Heads! (after I tracked it down)
Like my Facebook page -Ginny Youngblood
Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this contest. @whyginny
Add Fair Coin on Goodreads. ginnysnightstand
alicia marie
i like you on facebook: alicia marie ezell
follow on twitter @bamayankee
fair coin is on tbr list on goodreads: alicia marie
i made a wish on tumblr: bamayankee (i wanted to put a pic but couldn’t figure out how)
thanks for the fun swag giveaway!!!
fakesteph
I got tails! I follow you on twitter and added Fair Coin on good reads.
Michelle G
Heads :)
Thanks for the chance! It sounds like a really interesting book, I’ll be looking in to it some more.
I follow you on:
Twitter: @NLibrisVeritas +1
Facebook: Michelle Gilmore
Stephanie
Heads… ^^ I added Fair Coin on Goodreads….
Cindi Orr
It was tails
Kassiah
I got my kid to flip a coin and he got tails.
I liked your facebook page (KassiahLovesOJ)
I added your book to my goodreads tbr pile (Kassiah)
and I checked out your tumblr but I can’t figure out how to make a wish lol
thanks for the giveaway
ecmyers
There are links in the upper right! It says “Flip the coin.” :)
Taffy
I like your plot!
I follow on twitter
I added your book on GR
I made a wish
THANKS!
Liliana E.
I got heads…though I’m not sure what it’s for, lol
+1 Added Fair Coin on Goodreads
+2 For making a wish on Tumblr
Thanks for the Giveaway!
Natasa
Thank you for doing this! =D
+1 Facebook: Natasa Anastasiou
+1 Twitter: @natasa_wmyb + tweeted
+1 Goodreads: goodreads.com/natasa_wmyb
+4 Tumblr: say cheese!
Katie
Heads! I also added Fair Coin on Goodreads.
Mollie
Tails!
And I added Fair Coin on Goodreads.
Looks like an AMAZING book!
mojodaisy@verizon.net
Blake Haysel
Flipped … Tails.
Twitter: @TheTatteredPage
Facebook: Blake Haysel
Goodreads: Blake Haysel
TOTAL: 4 entries
BCHaysel@yahoo.com
Joy
+1 Twitter: @joy_davis https://twitter.com/#!/joy_davis/status/197844878296748032
+1 Goodreads
+2 Made a wish – Searching
This book has been in my TBR pile since March when I bought it for the library! It seems great! Can’t wait to read it!
Vivien
Tails!
Goodreads:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/4113215?shelf=to-read
tweet:
https://twitter.com/#!/deadtossedwaves/status/197852046773325824
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
Molly Frenzel
Thank you!!
molly(dot)frenzel(at)gmail(dot)com
Facebook: Molly Nudo Frenzel
Twitter: @dg_molly
Goodreads: Molly Frenzel
Tumblr page: dg_molly
Michelle Bacon
This look so interesting! I really want to read it. The cover is really interesting too. I liked you on Facebook, and now I have to go find a coin…
Found one! I have no idea how to flip a coin, so I just tossed it in the air and got it. I got a heads though!
ecmyers
Ha! The book trailer for FAIR COIN is a surprisingly good tutorial on how to flip a magic coin:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QRbaohhlfQ
Mary DeBorde [M.A.D.]
I think the story of Fair Coin is fresh & exciting, and I can’t wait to read it!!! :D
Flipped: Heads
FB: liked
Tumbler: posted a wish
Total of 4 entries
Primrose
Heads before it slipped from my hand and rolled under the bed.
Facebook: Primrose Musing
Twitter:Primrose_musing
ecmyers
I owe you a quarter.
Nicole
Tails!
Facebook: Nicole Andrea
Twitter: @fireflyflames
Goodreads: Nicole Andrea
Tammy Sparks
Tails.
+1 Facebook: Tammy Sparks
+1 Goodreads: Tammy Sparks
Thanks for the fun giveaway!
Paige Schwartz
+1 Facebook: Paige Schwartz
+1 Twitter: Paisch95
+1 Goodreads: goodreads.com/Paisch95
+2 Tumblr: I sent you anonomously, but I attached my info in the message. :)
Love,
Paige Schwartz
Aeromech332003@yahoo.com
Jessica Kilian
I got tails!!!
+1 Facebook Like: Jess Kilian
+1 Goodreads: Jessica Kilian
+2 Make a wish: Jessica Kilian
Courtney McKenzie
I got heads! Yay!
I am now a faithful follower on FB.
As well as Twitter.
Goodreads: Courtney McKenzie
and I made my wish!!
Claire
Tails :) Now does Tails win or lose? :P
Facebook – Claire Frith
Twitter – @clairelouisef
Goodreads – Claire Frith
Thanks for the giveaway!
ecmyers
Good question! You know what? I’ve decided that heads or tails will determine which side of the bookmark I sign for the winners. :)
laura carter
Tails :)
also how good does this book sound? The summary sounds incredible and now i need to read this book.
Brenna
Heads!
Added to goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/4328901-brenna?utf8=%E2%9C%93&view=table&search%5Bquery%5D=fair+coin (not sure that link will work, but I did try)
& LIked the Facebook page :) (Brenna S)
everafteresther AT gmail DOT com
Thank you SO much for participating!
Kimberly B.
I flipped a coin and it came up tails!
I liked Fair Coin on facebook (as Kimberly Bea).
And added it to my Goodreads (also as Kimberly Bea).
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Elodie @ Once Upon a Quote
Thank you so much for the great swag giveaway, Fair Coin sounds awesome !! It was tails for me :)
I follow you on Twitter (@Elostarbucks)
I like the FB page (Elodie Raso)
I’ve added Fair Coin to my Goodreads ( Elodie)
Thanks for this great opportunity,
Elodie / ninie2310@hotmail.fr
Artemis
I love the story of your book and thank you for the extra giveaway!
Twitter: @artdem83
FB: Demitra Giote
Goodreads: Diana Giote
It was tails!
Vicky @ Books, Biscuits, and Tea
Sounds like a great book :) Thank you for the extra giveaway!
I liked your Facebook page: Vicky’s Reviews
I’m following you on Twitter: @alouetteuette
I added the book on Goodreads: Vicky @ Books, Biscuits & Tea
I made a wish: lafelicita
And it was tails! :)
Angela
Thank you for this giveaway!
My coin came up heads!
Shafiqah Iqbal
I got heads.
And i added Fair Coin to my tbr on Goodreadsand liked it on Facebook
ecmyers
Thanks for all the entries, everyone! Keep them coming. The race is going great so far.
Sorry I’ve been behind on commenting, but I’m on the road with intermittent internet access. But I’ll catch up with all the new follows soon.
Abby
The book sounds interesting. Thank you for the giveaway!
Heather @ Buried in Books
I flipped actually three times (best two out of three) and it was tails.
I liked on FB Heather Rosdol/BuriedinBooks
Twitter Imburiedinbooks
And, I made a wish *embarrassing*
Heather
Heather @ Buried in Books
Oh sorry, I added your book to my TBR on Goodreads too!
Jackie
Tails! I even called it in the air! I hope this is a good omen ;)
Sarah Kalaitzidis
Thanks for the great giveaway!! It came up with Tails!
Facebook: Sarah Kalaitzidis
Goodreads: Sarah Kalaitzidis
Twitter: red_tigergirl2
Samantha Sargent
It was heads! Also, I added you on facebook!
Samantha Sargent
samantha@becon.org
Nataly
Lol, I stink at flipping coins. It literally bounced off three different items before falling and settling on tails:)
Virginia
Heads!! And I can’t wait to read this book! I liked your page on facebook. :)
Jaime S.
Liked Fair Coin on Facebook and added it to my To-Read list on Goodreads! I can’t wait to read it, either! :D
+2
Jaime Strain
jaimepstrain@gmail.com
Gabbie
Heads!!
Fair Coin is on my goodreads shelf (Gabriella)
Nikki
I flipped a coin and got heads!
I follow on twitter:@nikkipickles45 +1
I added Fair Coin to gr:Nikki Ausman +1
I made a wish:Nikki +2
total:4
Thanks!
Nicola
Heads! :)
pocketofbooks@gmail.com
Linda: Book Ninja
Tails!
Liked on facebook: Linda Dao
lindadao2060 at yahoo dot com
Bianca
Awesome giveway!
It was tails!
Extra entries:
1.Facebook :Calin Bianca
2.Twitter: @CalinBianca2b
3.Goodreads : Calin Bianca
Pamela K Witte
Flipped a quarter, got heads, twice!
Liked FB (Pamela K Witte)
twitter (ditto)
goodreads (Pamela K)
Lucy
Flipped a penny, got tails.
Like my Facebook page at http://facebook.com/flipthecoin or, if you don’t do Facebook, link to this contest on your blog. (+1 entry) Lucy Suarez
Pop over to my Tumblr page and make a wish! (+2 entries) screwsociety
Kathryn
Heads!
Made a wish on Tumblr! (kafrinfwute)
kitkat777(at)mail(dot)com
Christa @ Hooked on Books
Heads!
+1 Follow you on Twitter (@christasbooks) and tweeted https://twitter.com/#!/ChristasBooks/status/198917549902139393
+1 added Fair Coine to Goodreads
christajls@gmail.com
Amy S.
I just so happened to have a penny sitting on my computer desk. How lucky is that? I flipped and it was heads. Also I had already liked you and put your book on my TBR shelf on goodreads. I went to your Tumblr site and made a wish. Now if only it would come true I’d be thrilled…
Amy S.
forgot to add my email: amy dot swihart at gmail dot com thanks for the chance to win
Amber/aLmYbNeNr
I flipped heads!
amberr610[at]gmail[dot]com
Flord Naezel
It turns out to be heads! Thank you for the giveaway!:D
like on FB – Flord Naezel Bunquin Martinez
follow on twitter – @Lezean29
Jenna @ Making the Grade
Tails!
Facebook: Jenna DeTrapani
Twitter: MTGReviews
Goodreads: Jenna (MTGReviews)
Good luck to all who enter!
Jessica
Liked on FB (Jessica Thorsell
Added book on Goodreads (Shinyfox)
ratiefanatic(at)yahoo(dot)com
Olivia L.M.
Heads :)
Added Fair Coin on Goodreads: Olivia (The Reading Enchantress)
email: monalivia91@gmail.com
Lynne
+1 comment: Tails!
+1 FB: (Lynne Clark)
+1 Goodreads: (6675517-lynne)
+1 Twitter: (@tworeadbooks)
Thanks for the giveaway
~Lynne of TwoReads
bn100
Flipped a coin: heads
Added book to Goodreads: L
Kate
Heads
Suzanne
My coin came up heads
Added to GR http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/5952567-suzanne-paranormal-book-fan
Tien
Thanks for the giveaway!
I flipped on random cuz I’m just not good at flipping :p and I got tails.
+1 Twitter follower & tweeting giveaway (@ktienh)
+1 Added book to GR
Jaime Rainwater
FB: Jaime Rainwater
Twitter: @TheLostLola
GR: The Lost Lola (YA Reviews)
My coin came up heads!! I heard a rumor that a penny comes up heads more often than tails :)
Elizabeth
FB: Elizabeth Krumpelman
Twitter: @LizKrump
GR: Elizabeth Krumpelman
Tumblr: made a wish anon.
Adriene R
Came up as heads :)
Added to my read list on GR (username Adriene) and since I love tumblr I made a wish! (username retronation)!
Thank you so much for doing this:)
Amanda D
Heads!
Shannon
Hiya! I flipped a coin and got tails (tails ftw ;))
+1 Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this contest (@skywaitsforme)
+1 Add Fair Coin on Goodreads (Ziyande)
+2 Pop over to my Tumblr page and make a wish! (this was a fun idea :))
Thanks for writing this book and for the giveaway!
~Shannon
Sarah P.
I flipped a coin and it’s a tail. Howzah!
I added Fair Coin on GR (http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/3735853?shelf=to-read) and liked the FB page(Sarah Palo)
Rabiah
HEADS! :D Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
+1 Twitter: @iliveforreading
+1 Goodreads: Rabiah
iliveforreading AT hotmail DOT com
Teresa L
Ended up with tails!
+1 Followed on Twitter, tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/xteeluong/status/199840657068666880
+1 Liked on fb, alias: Nyla Chn
+2 Wished on Tumblr: The one at night with stars
treechanie(at)hotmail(dot)com
Annabelle H
Tails
readwritereviews(AT)gmail(DOT)com
Becky
Dramatically flipped a nickel as if my very life depended upon it. I got heads.
RebeccaCYeager (at) gmail (dot) com