Close to Klingons Halloween Contest & Fan Art Contest
Should I reward madness?
Well, I’m going to. I know of at least one fan who intends to go to a Halloween party as Durzo Blint or Kylar Stern. So I have a VERY short notice Halloween Contest, wherein whomever has the best Night Angel Trilogy costume gets a signed copy of The Way of Shadows. I may–or may not if the winner goes as Vi–post the winning photograph. Send your entries to brent dot a dot weeks at gmail dot com. (Make appropriate substitutions for dots and the ampersand.) If there’s only one entry, well, he wins. If the winner wishes to have a signed copy of Shadow’s Edge or Beyond the Shadows instead, I will be happy to oblige. (Though I can only send Beyond the Shadows once I get it.)
Second, I have recently seen some pretty amazing fan art. Check HERE and HERE by Ajahli. Her blog HERE. So here’s a contest that already has a strong front-runner. Whoever submits the best fan art by November 30 will get signed copies of the entire trilogy, made out to whomever they wish, and mailed to them. Because I have no artistic talent myself, I have to confess I’m thrilled. Soo cool.
Please entitle your email “Costume Contest” or “Fan Art Contest” so I can sort them easily. Thanks.
Oh, I’ve also updated the Reviews page. If I’ve missed reviews on the intarwebs that are helpful, please post or shoot me an email. I’ll flag reviews that have too many spoilers.
October 28th, 2008 at 10:39 am Heather says:
So I finished the second book and threw a fit…though I am overjoyed that I will be getting the last book within a month instead of years…I am annoyed I even have to wait that long. I even slowed down my reading to drag it out as long as possible but darn you WEEKS! YOu had to go and throw major wrenches into the story. In my opinion your ripping apart everything did not rip off anything but instead made it much meatier and less THE HERO ALWAYS WINS. I can’t even begin to wonder how in the bloody hell you intend to wrap this up. I almost have a feeling it will end like THe Last Argument of Kings byt Joe Abercrombie…it just does. You have totally pushed my judgement bar so high that I am afraid I will only be able to read you and Joe from now on. WOW!
October 29th, 2008 at 9:08 pm Ajahli says:
adjhadgwtf contest! Thanks for linking me. Yaay.
Got my copy of the book today! I’m already on Chapter 13 8D;; I am trying my hardest not to cheat and peek ahead…
October 29th, 2008 at 9:11 pm brent says:
Heather, I don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed being darned in capital letter more.
And thanks for being careful not to post spoilers.
Ajahli, Don’t cheat. You’ll ruin a wonderful twist. (The same one that has Heather so happy, I’d bet.) Heheh.
October 30th, 2008 at 10:41 am Heather says:
Brent,
I can’t wait to meet you at the Powells event in November. I would love to pick your brain. How in the ruddy hell did you come up with such a brilliant living story? As I look to participate in National Novel Writing Month…along with Ajahli for the the first time…You and Joe Abercrombie have really made fantasy fun and more “meatier”-I know I keep saying that! I really can’t wait to read more of your work.
As for the contest…does it count if I have the fire red hair even though it is short? Can I just send a pic of my hair for VI? I can’t draw so what about maybe having a contest where you pick characters and we write something short or something?
I am addicted to this world!
October 30th, 2008 at 9:30 pm Heather says:
Odd question…are you a fan of Stargate Atlantis by any chance? I keep suggesting your first book to Joseph Mallozzi’s BOTM club…suggested it when he asked us for underated authors and I threw your name out even though this is a new series…I just love this trilogy so I will continue to suggest it to MR. Joe.
October 30th, 2008 at 9:35 pm Heather says:
Okay so due to some serious pain medication my previous comment came out all bassakwards…what I meant was that he wanted suggestions of authors that aren’t given the attention they deserve.
November 2nd, 2008 at 4:13 pm Santiago says:
Hey Mr. Weeks,
I just read your first novel, Way of Shadows, and I was amazed. Most days I only read 100-150 pages, but yesterday(saturday the first of november) I read roughly 500 pages of your first book. I don’t have the second installment in the trilogy yet, but I plan to get it very soon!
I also read your interview in the back and was overjoyed to hear that after this trilogy you have more books coming
November 2nd, 2008 at 8:18 pm Josh Mitchell says:
Bravo Sir…Way of Shadows and Shadows Edge were fantastic. I am eagerly waiting for the third book to come out. Your books have made my lunch break more enjoyable. I finished book 1 while on a conference call for client project walkthrough. Top notch world and well realized characters.Truly a pleasure to read.
Keep churning them out and we’ll keep reading…
November 3rd, 2008 at 8:38 am brent says:
Hey, all,
I plan to have the Halloween contest results up Wednesday. Waiting for one more entrant (actually, the first person who told me he was going as Kylar for Halloween).
Josh, I just hope you don’t build bridges or something. I’m imagining you saying, “Yup, looks solid to me,” as you’re going through the last few pages of TWoS. *grin
Santiago, Glad to keep you turning pages. I hope I keep it up!
Heather, you get one free pass for anything said under the influence of legal drugs. Hehe. No, I don’t watch Stargate Atlantis, or much TV at all. And nice try with the red hair thing. Thank you for throwing my name around wherever you get the chance!
November 3rd, 2008 at 3:05 pm Santiago says:
Yeah I am sure you will, just ordered your next book and pre ordered the last one in the trilogy…Btw if Beezer hasn’t already let you know, he has a review up of your first book, and I knew he would give you a 5/5
http://beezermn.laethyn.com/book_review.php?book_Title=The%20Way%20of%20Shadows
November 3rd, 2008 at 11:16 pm Paul Karyakos says:
You have my email with the photos now Brent >D
Also, why am I out of the loop on the second book? I told borders to call me when they get it yet some have it and I don’t.
I will cause a ruckus if I don’t get my copy soon.
November 4th, 2008 at 7:52 am Drew says:
Wow,
I just finished Shadow’s Edge. And it isn’t as good as The Way of Shadows. It is better. The epilogue’s ending made me very happy. I wish I could say why, but it would spoil it for others. Can’t wait for Beyond the Shadows. One question. Just how big is the Godking’s family tree?
November 5th, 2008 at 12:18 am Ajahli says:
fffff
I just finished Shadow’s Edge. NOW I HAVE TO WAIT A MONTH. For ten minutes I have been asking the book “WHAT??”
DAMN. I have to wait till December. I’m gunna go cry now.
November 29th, 2008 at 5:10 pm Bobby says:
IS THERE GOING TO BE ANOTHER BOOK WITH KYLAR IN IT!!! I MUST KNOW.CAUSE IN THE EXTRAS OF THE FIRST BOOK IT SAID SOMETHING ABOUT 17 YEARS LATER WITH THE SON OF…AND THAT THE CHARACTERS THE FANS LOVE WILL BE IN THE BOOKS.
February 20th, 2009 at 9:17 am revelation says:
i two must know is there to be fourth or no. i hope so
February 20th, 2009 at 9:36 am revelation says:
“too”