Giveaway: Cinder

Happy 2012! It's so hard to believe that we're already halfway through January. But what better way to kick off the new year than to celebrate it with a giveaway? Up for grabs is a copy of hot new release Cinder by Marissa Meyer.

Cinder was just released on January 3rd. The striking trailer was shared on Lucid Conspiracy just last week.

Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth’s fate hinges on one girl. . . .

Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She’s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister’s illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai’s, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world’s future.

Now, the contest:

- runs until January 26th, 2012, 11:59pm EST

- open to mailing addresses in the US & Canada

- enter here

ENTRY FORM

Share your thoughts on the book, the trailer, the synopsis, etc. below! Good luck, and here's to 2012 being absolutely epic!

*Contest hosted in collaboration with Zeitghost Media & St. Martin's Press.

Essay Contest for Aspiring Writers of YA/MG

Happy New Year! Hope 2012 has been going well for everyone so far :)

Today, I just wanted to quickly help share a writing contest for the Book Wish Foundation:

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Win a literary agent or acclaimed author's feedback on your unpublished manuscript for young adult or middle grade readers. This rare opportunity is being offered to the six winners of an essay contest recently announced by the literacy charity Book Wish Foundation. See http://bookwish.org/contest for full details.

You could win a manuscript critique from:

• Laura Langlie, literary agent for Meg Cabot

• Nancy Gallt, literary agent for Jeanne DuPrau

• Brenda Bowen, literary agent and editor of Karen Hesse's Newbery Medal winner Out of the Dust

• Ann M. Martin, winner of the Newbery Honor for A Corner of the Universe

• Francisco X. Stork, winner of the Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award for The Last Summer of the Death Warriors

• Cynthia Voigt, winner of the Newbery Medal for Dicey's Song and the Newbery Honor for A Solitary Blue

All that separates you from this prize is a 500-word essay about a short story in Book Wish Foundation's new anthology, What You Wish For. Essays are due Feb. 1, 2012 and winners will be announced around Mar. 1, 2012. If you win, you will have six months to submit the first 50 pages of your manuscript for critique (which means you can enter the contest even if you haven't finished, or started, your manuscript). You can even enter multiple times, with essays about more than one of the contest stories, for a chance to win up to six critiques.

If you dream of being a published author, this is an opportunity you should not miss. To enter, follow the instructions at http://bookwish.org/contest.

Good luck and best wishes,

Logan Kleinwaks
President, Book Wish Foundation

What You Wish For (ISBN 9780399254543, Putnam Juvenile, Sep. 15, 2011) is a collection of short stories and poems about wishes from 18 all-star writers: Meg Cabot, Jeanne DuPrau, Cornelia Funke, Nikki Giovanni, John Green, Karen Hesse, Ann M. Martin, Alexander McCall Smith, Marilyn Nelson, Naomi Shihab Nye, Joyce Carol Oates, Nate Powell, Sofia Quintero, Gary Soto, R.L. Stine, Francisco X. Stork, Cynthia Voigt, Jane Yolen. With a Foreword by Mia Farrow. Book Wish Foundation is donating 100% of its proceeds from the book to the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, to fund the development of libraries in Darfuri refugee camps in eastern Chad.

Giveaway: My Life Undecided

Hard to believe that it's already October and cool Autumn days are here once again. Coloured leaves, layered clothing and piping hot chocolate... despite the cooler weather, Fall is still a pretty awesome season. So... giveaway time! In collaboration with Zeitghost Media, Lucid Conspiracy is pleased to present a giveaway for a copy of My Life Undecided by Jessica Brody!PLEASE READ THIS! MY LIFE DEPENDS ON IT!

Okay, maybe that was a bit melodramatic, but I’m sorry, I’m feeling a bit melodramatic at the moment.

Here’s the deal. My name is Brooklyn Pierce, I’m fifteen years old, and I am decisionally challenged. Seriously, I can’t remember the last good decision I made. I can remember plenty of crappy ones though. Including that party I threw when my parents were out of town that accidentally burned down a model home. Yeah, not my finest moment, for sure.

But see, that’s why I started a blog. To enlist readers to make my decisions for me. That’s right. I gave up. Threw in the towel. I let someone else be the one to decide which book I read for English. Or whether or not I accepted an invitation to join the debate team from that cute-in-a-dorky-sort-of-way guy who gave me the Heimlich Maneuver in the cafeteria. (Note to self: Chew the melon before swallowing it.) I even let them decide who I dated!

Well, it turns out there are some things in life you simply can’t choose or have chosen for you—like who you fall in love with. And now everything’s more screwed up than ever.

But don’t take my word for it, read the book and decide for yourself. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll scream in frustration. Or maybe that’s just me. After all, it’s my life.

Contest open to US & Canada [mailing addresses] and runs until October 15th, 11:59pm EST. First entry is a freebie.

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Submit your entry here, and good luck! Check out Jessica Brody's site or the book site for more info.

Giveaway: Relic Master Complete Series Giveaway

We're now well into Summer - warm weather and cool popsicles, early sunrises and late sunsets, timed yet timeless... So what better time than now for a giveaway? In collaboration with Big Honcho Media, Lucid Conspiracy is pleased to announce a contest for Catherine Fisher's Relic Master series.

About the Relic Master Series:
Welcome to Anara, a world mysteriously crumbling to devastation, where nothing is what it seems: Ancient relics emit technologically advanced powers, members of the old Order are hunted by the governing Watch yet revered by the people, and the great energy that connects all seems to also be destroying all. The only hope for the world lies in Galen, a man of the old Order and a Keeper of relics, and his sixteen-year-old apprentice, Raffi. They know of a secret relic with great power that has been hidden for centuries. As they search for it, they will be tested beyond their limits. For there are monsters-some human, some not-that also want the relic's power and will stop at nothing to get it.

RELIC MASTER is a four book series. Each book will be released over four consecutive months this summer:

Book One: The Dark City, May 17
Book Two: The Lost Heiress, June 14
Book Three: The Hidden Coronet, July 12
Book Four: The Margrave, August 9

Each book will include a piece of the map of Anara, the world of RELIC MASTER, on the reverse of the jacket. Collect all four books and you will have the complete map.

About the Author:
Catherine Fisher is the author of the New York Times bestselling duology Incarceron and Sapphique and in the Relic Master series has created a world equally as developed, dynamic and dangerous as that of Incarceron. Visit her at www.catherine-fisher.com.

About the Contest:
One winner will receive the complete Relic Master series - one copy of each of the four titles! Contest is open to mailing addresses in the U.S. & Canada, and will run until Wednesday, July 27th, 11:59 PM EST. Go here to enter; good luck!

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Giveaway: The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making

Catherynne M. Valente's first novel for young readers The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making is now available from Macmillan Children's. After you've checked out the super-duper trailer above, be sure to pop by Macmillan's page for the book, as well as Catherynne's site and blog.

Twelve-year-old September lives in Omaha, and used to have an ordinary life, until her father went to war and her mother went to work. One day, September is met at her kitchen window by a Green Wind (taking the form of a gentleman in a green jacket), who invites her on an adventure, implying that her help is needed in Fairyland. The new Marquess is unpredictable and fickle, and also not much older than September. Only September can retrieve a talisman the Marquess wants from the enchanted woods, and if she doesn?t . . . then the Marquess will make life impossible for the inhabitants of Fairyland. September is already making new friends, including a book-loving Wyvern and a mysterious boy named Saturday.

If that sounds like a book you'd like to win, then enter the giveaway (hosted in collaboration with Zeitghost Media)! Contest is open to mailing address in the US & Canada, and will run until June 30th, 2011 noon EST. Go here to enter. Good luck!

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Giveaway: Blood Trust & First Daughter

In celebration of the paperback release of Last Snow, there's a new Youtube book trailer!

From The Author of "The Bourne Sanction" and "The Bourne Legacy" comes Eric Van Lustbader's electrifying second novel in the Jack McClure/ Alli Carson Series, "Last Snow". Check out "Last Snow" on the Macmillan website for more information!

And in celebration of this, Lucid Conspiracy, in collaboration with Zeitghost Media, is pleased to announce a giveaway for copies of Blood Trust and First Daughter to one winner!

Contest is open to mailing addresses in the U.S. and Canada, and will run until 11:59 PM May 20th, 2011. First entry is a freebie, additional entries available for: blog followers, linking the contest, and linking the trailer.

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Submit the contest entry form to enter. Good luck!

Giveaway: A Discovery of Witches

May is a wonderful month for a number of reasons: beautiful Spring weather, my birthday month, the beginning of "summer" break (for those in university/college)... the list goes on. So why not start the month off with a big bang?

Thanks to the awesome people over at Penguin, Lucid Conspiracy is pleased to present a giveaway for a copy of A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness (which I've seen popping up on a ton of IMMs this week!) and a bunch of pins.

Don't forget to pop by Deborah's site to vote for your dream movie casting!

So how would you go about winning these awesome prizes? Read on:

Contest runs until May 15th, 2011 (11:59 p.m. EST). Open to mailing addresses in the US & Canada. Additional entries available for:
` being a blog follower
` linking to the contest
` commenting on a review or interview
` totaling up your entries

First entry is a freebie (just for entering your name & e-mail :)

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Submit the entry form, and good luck! Happy May :)

Giveaway: Mind Gap

Fourteen-year-old Jake MacRae''s life is spinning out of control. He''s making all the wrong choices - gambling, drinking, hanging around gang members - and now he''s been asked to make a "special delivery." What should he do? Jake knows either way that his decision will seal his fate, but what he doesn''t realize is that this choice might not only destroy his life but the lives of those close to him.

Before Jake has a chance to make up his mind, he receives a mysterious text message inviting him to a flash party on a midnight subway train. As Jake steps off the platform and onto the ghostly 1950s-style Gloucester car, he has no idea he has just boarded a train bound for his worst nightmare. And what''s more - he can''t get off!

In another collaborative effort with Dundurn, Lucid Conspiracy is pleased to present a giveaway for a copy of Mind Gap by Marina Cohen! More information about Mind Gap can be found on the Dundurn website (including a trailer) or on Marina Cohen's site.

And now for the logistics of the contest:

Open to residents (/mailing addresses) in the US & Canada.

Contest closes April 9th at 11:59 pm EST.

First entry is just for submitting name & e-mail.

Additional entries:
+ 1 per link to the contest
+ 1 for checking out Dundurn's site & commenting with another book you found interesting
+ 1 for blog followers
+ 1 for commenting on any review or interview
+ 1 for totaling up entries

Entry Form Here

Good luck! (And don't forget to enter to win Accomplice as well!)

Giveaway: Accomplice

Lexie Malton is an average Vancouver teen with fairly typical issues. Her stepmother is far from her favourite person, she has a sister with special needs, and life outside the home is the usual mix of school, friends, and social events.

But Lexie has a secret. Her ex-boyfriend, Devlin Mather, is now a heroin addict living on the street, and only Lexie knows that she's the one who put him there. Guilt makes her give in to Devlin's demands for money time and time again, even though she knows how dangerous his drug use is.

Lexie finally gathers the strength to stop enabling Devlin. But when he seeks treatment for his addiction, Lexie finds herself drawn back to him, never guessing what a dark and deadly path she has just chosen.

Devlin relapses, and his desperation leads to an act that will change both of their lives forever.

In conjunction with Dundurn, Lucid Conspiracy is pleased to present a giveaway for a copy of Accomplice by Valerie Sherrard! You can find out more information about Accomplice on the Dundurn website or on Valerie's blog.

And now for the logistics of the contest:

Open to residents (/mailing addresses) in the US & Canada.

Contest closes April 7th at 11:59 pm EST.

First entry is just for submitting name & e-mail.

Additional entries:
+ 1 per link to the contest
+ 1 for checking out Dundurn's site & commenting with another book you found interesting
+ 1 for blog followers
+ 1 for totaling up entries

Entry Form Here

And away we go, good luck! :)

Giveaway: Hush, Hush & Crescendo

Let's start October off with a bang. September was rather hush, hush in terms of posting, but hopefully this month we'll crescendo in terms of volume! And what better way to kick it off than by having a giveaway?

And so, in conjunction with Simon & Schuster, Lucid Conspiracy is pleased to announce a giveaway for copies of both Hush, Hush and Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick for one extremely lucky winner. Be sure to check out the new book website at HushHushBooks.com! First, some basic background information:

Becca Fitzpatrick

Becca Fitzpatrick's first book, Hush, Hush debuted as a New York Times bestseller. She graduated college with a degree in health, which she promptly abandoned for storytelling. When not writing, she's most likely running, prowling sale racks for shoes or watching crime dramas on TV. She lives in Colorado. Find out more at beccafitzpatrick.com.

Hush, Hush - Now available in paperback!

A sacred oath, a fallen angel, a forbidden love.

Nora Grey has had a rough year. Her father was murdered and as a result, her mother had thrown herself into work, leaving Nora alone most of the time in their secluded farmhouse. Despite this, she manages to be a very good girl, never missing school, never even driving without permission.

But when the transfer student, Patch, gets assigned as her lab partner in biology, from the moment the two are together, there's an inescapable magnetism that draws Nora deeper and deeper into his dark world. When she discovers the enormous V-shaped scars on his back, she discovers that there is a battle going on between the fallen and the immortal. And she's the object.

The magnetism she feels is now more inescapable than ever.

Crescendo - Available October 19th!

The sequel to the New York Times Best selling phenomenon, Hush, Hush!

Nora should have know her life was far from perfect. Despite starting a relationship with her guardian angel, Patch (who, title aside, can be described anything but angelic), and surviving an attempt on her life, things are not looking up. Patch is starting to pull away and Nora can't figure out if it's for her best interest or if his interest has shifted to her arch-enemy Marcie Millar. Not to mention that Nora is haunted by images of her father and she becomes obsessed with finding out what really happened to him that night he left for Portland and never came home.

The farther Nora delves into the mystery of her father's death, the more she comes to question if her Nephilim blood line has something to do with it as well as why she seems to be in danger more than the average girl. Since Patch isn't answering her questions and seems to be standing in her way, she has to start finding the answers on her own. Relying too heavily on the fact that she has a guardian angel puts Nora at risk again and again. But can she really count on Patch or is he hiding secrets darker than she can even imagine?

And now, onto the details of the giveaway. First entry is a freebie, just for name & e-mail. Additional entries are as follows:

`+1 for Twitter followers (@lucidconspiracy)
`+5 for Blog Followers
`+1 for each place you link the contest
`+1 for totaling up your entries

Contest ends October 19th, 2010. To enter, please fill out the entry form. Beyond that, good luck!

And now, I leave you off with the Crescendo book trailer:

In My Mailbox [42] + Update

So I know it's been awhile since I've been spotted around the YA blogosphere. But I have a valid reason, promise!

Basically, I've recently moved to a big city to start university. It's been a bit of an adjustment, getting used to living in a dorm room, cafe food, all the extra freedom... I've been loving it so far! But at the same time, wandering home in the wee hours of morning every night isn't exactly condusive to blogging, or homework, or even classes (which are getting steadily busier, by the way).

Nevertheless, I do miss the YA blogosphere, so I think I'm going to try and continue with it as much as possible, although it's a given that I probably won't be quite as active as I was before. It's been a few weeks now, so I'm starting to settle in and I think once I get a pattern going, things'll steady out.

So be on the lookout for posts to start up again soon, and a giveaway for copies of Hush, Hush and Crescendo shortly!

Speaking of which, that's what I got this week - Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick. My first piece of mail in res. :)

Cheers!

What's been in your mailbox lately?

Giveaway: The Impostor's Daughter

Laurie Sandell grew up in awe (and sometimes in terror) of her larger-than-life father, who told jaw-dropping tales of a privileged childhood in Buenos Aires, academic triumphs, heroism during Vietnam, friendships with Kissinger and the Pope. As a young woman, Laurie unconsciously mirrors her dad, trying on several outsized personalities (Tokyo stripper, lesbian seductress, Ambien addict). Later, she lucks into the perfect job--interviewing celebrities for a top women's magazine. Growing up with her extraordinary father has given Laurie a knack for relating to the stars. But while researching an article on her dad's life, she makes an astonishing discovery: he's not the man he says he is--not even close. Now, Laurie begins to puzzle together three decades of lies and the splintered person that resulted from them--herself.

Today we have three copies of The Impostor's Daughter by Laurie Sandell up for grabs, courtesy of Hachette Book Group. This is a graphic memoir, and as such contains adult themes (and isn't intended for children).

Contest is open to U.S. and Canadian mailing addresses, no PO boxes, please. Ends July 30th, 2010. Have at it!

Giveaway: $60 CSN Giftcard!

What a great time of year - beautiful Spring weather, Summer break coming up, a timeless feeling of freedom... which means it's the perfect time for a giveaway!

CSN Stores have an absolutely amazing selection of items stocked in their stores - over 200 of them! One can literally spend hours perusing the awesome choices of almost anything imaginable. From sturdy bookshelves to breathtaking lights to fun toys, CSN has you covered.

Personally, I really like this Icicle Floor Lamp - doesn't it look so chic?

Recently, the generous people over at CSN offered me the opportunity to either host a giveaway or do a review of one of their items. So a giveaway it is! Just think - a $60 gift certificate to these amazing stores could be yours.

Firstly, the fine print: contest is open to the U.S. & Canada (international fees may apply for certain products). Shipping charges may be applicable on some items. Contest ends June 29th. So how does one go about entering for a chance to win?

+1 Comment with an e-mail address
+2 Pop by the CSN Lighting store and comment with your favourite!
+5 Follower
+1 Twitter followers (@lucidconspiracy)
+1 For each link to this contest (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, Blog, etc.) (leave URL)

ETA: Compile entries in one comment, thanks :)
If you've already done it in multiple, don't worry about it.

Signed Morpheus Road: The Light Giveaway

Unless you've been living under a rock lately, you must've heard of D.J. MacHale. He's the author of the #1 New York Times Bestselling series Pendragon. He has written, directed and produced many television series and movies for young people including the cult-favorite TV show ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK. His work has been seen on Nickelodeon, The Disney Channel, HBO, Showtime, PBS, Discovery Kids and the broadcast networks. D.J. lives with his family in Southern California. (Check out D.J. MacHale's website for more information!)

And today? Today is the release of his newest adventure.

Morpheus Road: The Light

Marshall Seaver is being haunted. In The Light, the first installment of this chillingly compelling trilogy, sixteen-year-old Marshall discovers that something beyond our world is after him. The eerie clues pile up quickly, and when people start dying, it's clear whatever this is--it's huge.

Marshall has no idea what's happening to him, but he's soon convinced that it has something to do with his best friend Cooper, who's been missing for over a week. Together with Coop's sister, Marsh searches for the truth about what happened to his friend, ultimately uncovering something bigger than he could ever have imagined.

In celebration of the release, in conjunction with Big Honcho Media, Lucid Conspiracy is pleased to present a giveaway for one signed copy of Morpheus Road: The Light. Contest is open to those with a United States mailing address only. You have until May 4th, 2010 to enter.

So by this point, you're probably wondering how you can win. Entries will be given as follows, and please try to keep them within one comment if possible.

+1 For the first comment
+1 For each place you link the contest (leave links)
+4 Blog posts about Morpheus Road: The Light
+5 Old followers
+3 New followers
+2 For adding Lucid Conspiracy to your blogroll
+1 Total entries: (add them up)

Good luck! :)

Recreate a Cover: The Mark

Princess Bookie's Recreate a Cover contest is on now. The basic concept is to take a YA 2010 release, and re-create a new cover for it. For my entry, I've re-done Jen Nadol's The Mark, which was published by Bloomsbury on January 19th, 2010. Pop by the Goodreads page or Jen's website to find out more about it!

All photography used is (c) Deltay/Lucid Conspiracy. (Original versions of Veil of Lashes and shh - silence.) Feedback is of course welcomed and appreciated.

The official/actual book cover is included below on the left. On the right hand side was the original book cover. I've included the little snippet-text from both on my version, one of which reads, "If you had the power to see death, would you wish it away?" while the other poses the question, "If you knew today was someone's last, would you tell?"

So, what do you think?

100th Post Contest

Alas, I've been a little absent around the YA blogosphere lately - and I guess you could say that Lucid Conspiracy has been on an unofficial hiatus of sorts. But - it's the holidays now (yay!), so hopefully it's time to get caught up on things. (Apologies if you're still waiting on e-mail replies - will get to them asap :)

I know you guys were all very concerned ;) This also happens to be the 100th post, so what better way to doubly celebrate than by giving away some swag?

A bookmark pack consisting of the following are up for grabs:

^All Unquiet Things by Anna Jarzab
^Fairy Tale by Cyn Balog
^Give up the Ghost by Megan Crewe
^Chasing Brooklyn by Lisa Shroeder (autographed)
^Supernatural Rubber Chicken

Before we get to the good stuff on how to win, a linkage love is probably in order. Give up the Ghost was reviewed here, and author Megan Crewe was interviewed here. Fairy Tale's author Cyn Balog was interviewed here, and look for a review of All Unquiet Things by Anna Jarzab early in the new year. You can also pop by Lisa Shroeder's to say hi.

After all that, let's get to the good stuff. Contest open to US of A & Canada. Must be a follower. Please put each entry in a separate comment. If you don't feel comfortable leaving an e-mail, a distinctive name is fine as well. Contest ends December 30th. You get one entry for each of the following:
~Comment (1st one is a freebie entry)
~Twitter followers (@lucidconspiracy)
~Promotion (+1 for each place you link the contest)
~Signing up for SwagBucks through here

Thanks, guys. Unfortunately, it's just a swag prize pack, but it'll help get the holiday spirit going, hopefully. Happy holidays, and enter away :)

Writing Contest

Now, I know there's a large portion of you among the YA blogosphere (and elsewhere) who are either aspiring writers or write as a hobby. In any case, if you fit either one of those criteria, your interest will definitely be piqued by the awesome writing contest fabulous writing duo Daniel & Dina Nayeri (Another Faust, 2009 - review can be found here) are hosting. You can find more information on this blog entry of their's, or see below for more details.

Dina and Daniel are happy to open the doors to their very first “retelling” contest!

Okay, so here’s how this works. First of all, we want EVERYONE to enter (assuming, of course, that you’re not a professional. Unpublished writers only). You don’t have to be a longtime writer, or even an aspiring writer, or a certain age or live in any particular country (this is an international contest). You DO have to write fluently in English (sorry! Though if you write in any of the languages we are trying to learn, we will read your story just for fun and practice)…

Here are the rules:

1) Write a 3000 word (max) retelling of the Faustian Bargain (”Another Another Faust”) set in any time, place, dimension, or world. Your story can be from any viewpoint, and you can get as creative as you’d like! Don’t exceed 3000 words, but don’t give us filler either. You can certainly tell an amazing story in just a few words.

2) Paste your story in the body of an email (attachments will not be opened). There should be no greeting or any other text besides the story in the body of the email. No need to explain the story background. The writing will say it all!

3) The subject line of the email should be in all-caps “WRITING CONTEST ENTRY - JOHN SMITH.” Replace John Smith with your name.

4) Send the story to dviergutz@gmail.com by January 31, 2010. If your entry doesn’t meet any of the above rules, it will not be read!

5) Five finalists will be selected by February 28, 2010. We will post all five finalists on our website for people to admire and comment. But in the end, D&D will choose the winner. The grand-prize winner will be announced in mid-March.

Now, here’s what you’re playing for:

A signed copy of Another Faust

A handwritten deleted scene

A featured article & interview on our website

An author’s galley of the sequel Another Pan

(And hey, impress us, you never know what can happen!)

Best of luck to everyone who participates, and have fun!

Winner & Awards Updates

All good things must come to end, to allow for even better things. Alas, the contest for a copy of After by Amy Efaw is now over. The silver lining of that, though? It's time to announce the winner! So without further ado... *drum roll*

The winner, courtesy of the Random # generator, is...

I Heart Monster!

Congratulations!

I've already e-mailed you, so please try to respond in a timely fashion. Thanks to everyone to participated, and better luck next time! :)


The Lemonade Award: a feel good award that shows great attitude or gratitude.
Thanks so much, Books are my Best Friends!





Let's Be Friends Award

Blogs that receive the Let’s Be Friends Award are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and befriends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated.

Thanks a bunch A Flight of Minds and Books are my Best Friends!

Both of these blogs are super cool, so be sure to drop by :)

*Will be back to nominate at a time when I'm more lucid. ;) If I've missed one, really sorry about that! Feel free to gimme a prod.

Candor Book Trailer (& Contest)

Candor - Pam Bachorz

Oscar Banks has everything under control. In a town
where his father brainwashes everyone, he's found a way
to secretly fight the subliminal Messages. He's got them
all fooled: Oscar's the top student and the best-behaved
teen in town. Nobody knows he's made his own Messages
to deprogram his brain. Oscar has even found a way to
get rich. For a hefty price, he helps new kids escape
Candor, Florida before they're transformed into
cookie-cutter teens. But then Nia Silva moves to Candor,
and Oscar's carefully-controlled world crumbles.

Candor, which will be released September 22nd, 2009, has already been subject to numerous rave reviews. A book with such an awesome premise and writing deserves and equally awesome trailer, and that's something that Candor has definitely got. Check out the awesome book trailer below - deliciously chilling with spot-on synchronized audio, imaging, and transitions, it'll leave you craving for more. You've been warned ;)

And after you've watched the trailer, pop by the fabulous Pam Bachorz's contest.

YA Swag Giveaway

So Summer has technically started, I've just finished all my "official" exams for junior year, and Shooting Stars Mag is hosting a YA Book Carnival! What better way to celebrate than to host a giveaway of my own? This doubly exciting because it's Lucid Conspiracy's first ever contest. So what's up for grabs for one winner?

~A one-of-a-kind Lucid Conspiracy bookmark

~A Fairy Tale (Cyn Balog) bookmark
~An autographed bookplate (Great Call of China - Cynthea Liu)
~A Graffiti Girl (Kelly Parra) sticker
~A signed 5" by 3" Make a Wish Print
~A Pokemon tattoo & 3 Hello Kitty stickers, just for kicks ;)

I know, it's not a lot, but unfortunately I'm a little broke right now. Contest open to residents of Canada & the United States. Entries must all be put into seperate comments. How does one get entries, you ask? Alrighty -

+1 Entry for the first comment answering the question

If you could bring any fictional character (book, movie, tv, any form of
media really) to life, who would it be, and why?

+1 For following @lucidconspiracy on Twitter
+1 For becoming a follower of Lucid Conspiracy (the blog)
+2 For already being a follower (Just comment twice letting me know, # the two posts)
+1 Per each place that you link to this contest (e.g. Twitter, Blog, etc.)
+1 For adding Lucid Conspiracy to your Blogroll/Link List

To reiterate the key points, each entry must be put in a seperate comment. The first needs to answer the question posed above. Open to Canada & the U.S. Contest ends Wednesday, July 8th. (Give or take - check back to see the winner after that date.)

What're you waiting for? Hop to it and enter!