QUEEN Release Week - Final Day
It's Day 7, the final day in our week of fun and games to celebrate QUEEN's release. Join the fun for today for your last chance to win daily prizes as well as the "Fey Gift Basket" Grand Prize I'll be awarding tomorrow.
Today's prizes:
(1) Original Tairen Wall Art Plaque, "Tairen's Play" by artist Heather Carr
(1) an autographed copy of LORD, LADY or KING.
How to Enter!
It's easy! First, email feyreisa@live.com with your (1) Name, (2)Address, and (3) the name you will be posting under throughout the week.(NOTE: CONTACT INFORMATION WILL REMAIN PRIVATE AND WILL BE DISCARDED TOMORROW, AFTER WINNERS ARE SELECTED AND PRIZES MAILED.)
Once I have your contact information, you earn tickets in the daily and Grand Prize drawings in any of the following ways:
- Post on the daily blog! Each comment you post earns a new daily prize ticket. Each day you post earns a new Grand Prize ticket.
- Play the Fey Games! Each Fey game you play earns one new daily and Grand Prize ticket .
Join the C.L. Wilson Announcement List to Win
You can also join the CL Wilson Announcement List for a chance to win an autographed copy of QUEEN OF SONG AND SOULS. One winner will be drawn from the announcement list each Tuesday from now until December 1st.Queen Sightings
Though terribly ill, I went out on Release Day to get the book. I went to to the nearest city with a bookstore, Chico, CA. First I went to Walmart and had no luck, so I went to Barnes and Noble. I was shocked to find out they didn't have a single copy. They had 16 on order, but had no idea when they'd show up. Still determined to get the book that day, I called every bookstore in a 60 mile radius, only to have all of them tell me the same thing: it was on order, but none were in stock. Greatly saddened, I went back to Barnes and Noble and had them order me a copy. It would arrive Thursday.~ Orland, CA
Last Chance to Send in Your QUEEN Sighting for a Chance to Win $$
Do you have QUEEN? Have you seen it in stores? Let us know for a chance to win a $10.00 to the bookstore of your choice! To be eligible send the following:- A picture of you with QUEEN in hand or standing beside a retail QUEEN display to feyreisa@live.com to share on the blog during Release Celebration week
- A brief blurb about where you found/purchased QUEEN (if a retail outlet picture, please list the city and state) THIS BLURB will be posted along with your picture on the next day's blog.
- Your name and address (THIS INFORMATION WILL REMAIN PRIVATE. If you wish to share your name on the blog, please include it in the brief blurb describing your QUEEN sighting/purchase.)
Today's Winner of the QUEEN Sighting Promo is ~ Marissa C!!
Fey Games ~ Name that Fey!
Imprisoned for one thousand yearsMy shei'tan's pain spawned many tears
For my lost child, I'll always yearn
Which Fey am I, can you discern?
Email your answer to today's Name That Fey riddle to feygames@live.com.
Fey Games ~ Name that Quote!
We had great fun with "Name that Quote" on my discussion group (clwilson@yahoogroups.com) while counting down the days until QUEEN. Identify the following quote for another chance to win a daily prize and another ticket in the Grand Prize drawing:
"Whatever task the gods have set before Ellysetta Baristani, it is fearfully dangerous. Else she'd not need a tairen to protect her soul."
(a) What book is the quote from?
(b) Who said it to whom?
Email your answer to today's Name That Quote riddle to feygames@live.com.
Blog Fun!
Thank you all so much for coming out and joining the QUEEN countdown and celebration with me. I don't know about you, but I've had a blast!
And the final question of the QUEEN Countdown and Release Week Celebration is.... What was your favorite part of the Queen Countdown and Release Week Celebration? What can I improve? What should I do differently next year?
posted by C.L. Wilson at
7:15 AM
41 Comments:
My favorite one of this week was the fey games. I'm a sucker for trivia and other such things, and I enjoyed answering the questions. Perhaps next time have some more triva about the mythology of the fading lands that has been mentioned through the books. I am exceptionally bad at giving feed back though. The daily blog questions i really liked.
My favorite part of the count down was reading and seeing everyone’s postings. It allowed me to see that I was not the only one dying for the release date to arrive and it even managed to control my impatience for that date to arrive. It kept me busy and interested and even gave comfort in knowing I was not alone in my waiting. I don’t think I have any improvements for you, I felt it was perfect. I hesitate to mention this for next year, because I had some problems with my email around the start of October so it’s possible you did it this year and my mail was down that day But here goes anyway, next year you could send an announcement for the blog celebrations. If you did send out announcements this year, then I don’t have any recommendations since this year was perfect and you’ve been the perfect hostess. Thank you very much for all your time keeping me amused.
My favorite part was reading and seeing everyone's blogs. I love intercting with others and getting their opinions. I also liked the daily riddles.
I have participated in other countdowns and this one has been the most fun! Keep it up
I really enjoyed the riddles and the blog where you began a story and we finished it. The 20 questions was pretty fun too, though it was sometimes hard to time it right. I loved it all.
I loved the Name that quote contest. That was so fun to figure out.
This is the most fun I've ever had for a new release for a book.
I think an announcement about the book and the contests should go out earlier so we are aware of it sooner.
Unless your intent is for us to visit your website daily looking for a new release date. :0)
I agree with everyone reading and interacting on the blog of the day has been the best. This has been my first time participating in anything like this although I have often looked in but you made this too fun just to watch and not be a part of! Please tell us it won't take another full year before the end of Rain and Ellie's Story!!!Also the Fey Games were terrific! Don't change a thing!
Unfortunately I missed the Countdown but my favorite part of Release week was the Fey Games. Is there a way for the annoucement list to let us know a week before the book is released?
Yes, I agree with everyone.
I love coming here and reading everyone else's thoughts and contributions to the questions. I loved seeing the updates and new riddles and quotes. My favorite days were the interactive ones, 20 questions and the brain teasers. Everything was just so fun. I am most definitely going to miss everything after today. Just another reason to anticipate the release of Tairen Soul! :)
I can't think of much to change, you really did a wonderful job. I did love the book related games, such as riddles and brain teasers, etc. So more of those would always be appreciated hehe
Anyway, fantastic job Cheryl!! I look forward to next time :)
I loved the fey games like name the quotes and riddles and ofcourse the many gifts :)
My favourite part of the countdown and release week celebrations has been reading other answers to the Daily question and taking part in the Fey Games.
I've really enjoyed counting down to the release of Queen as well as taking part in all the release week fun.
Thank you for all the fun :)
Do it the exact same way next year!! My favorite part is the daily riddle - I'm a trivia fan and then I get to look back at the books or I am reminded of certain scenes. Oh, and all the prizes are spectacular!!
-Katie
My favourite parts of the countdown were reading everyone's response to the daily comments and the Fey games. I enjoyed the countdown for KoSS as well last year, but I am glad that you began QoSS countdown earlier and also included the Fey games. I've had a blast and am looking forward to the TS countdown!
I have very much enjoyed the quotes and name that fey games. Most of all I have enjoyed reading others comments here.
I wish I had known earlier but I have a feeling that you are going to become so popular that you may not be able to do this next year. As much as I would miss this, I wish you the success@
Thanks, this has been so much fun.
I loved all of it and wouldn't change a thing! I really enjoyed when you introduced the Fey Games and Name that Quote. They were fun to figure out!
I would have to say that my favorite thing was of a smallish sort...everyday there was a quote from the new book at the beginning of your post - that made me chomp at the bit to read the new book!!
My favorite part of the countdown is....well, the multiple opportunities to win chances and tickets in the pot to win wonderful things!
Uhm, improve wise....it was difficult for some to post to the 20 questions one because some of us are so busy are aren't able to get on. Though, it's true, tough luck to those, but it would be cooler if there was another way to do that day's comments.
I LOVED the prizes, wonderful ideas, my FAVORITE day's contest was that of writing more to the little blurb of a short story Lady Cheryl had started, about Bel and Gaelen. That was SO much fun. I feel bad for them what everyone put them through but hey, they're Fey, they can handle it. Hehe.
Love the series, love the Fey, and LOVE Lady Cheryl for being obsessed with contests! Great job and good luck to everyone!!!
I thought it was very interesting and anxiousness-driving to have one every day and several ones to try at, such as the quote, the riddle, and the comment question. That was a great idea.
I did think they're should have been more Fey/ Fading Lands Baskets to win, though I'm sure those came in such short supply for a great reason, understanding as well it made them that more special with less around.
My favorite part of this was the bloging and seeing what everyone else would write. It made me more excited to get the book.I don't think you need any improvements. This was so much fun. Thanks Cheryl
I loved all the little questions and getting to interact with other people who love the books as much as me. Perhaps my favorite thing was finishing the story, It was a chance to put in soemthing we would like to see happen in rain and ellies story, and get a laugh in the process.
I really enjoyed participating un the countdown. My favorite was the fey games. However, I loved the fact that you had something for everyone in trivia, comments to the daily blog posts, etc. It made it easy to participate even when I wasn't up to all of the challenges that were possible in a day.
I really liked the daily blog questions. I enjoyed reading the responses. It gave this blog a personal feel. I definitely envy Oldbull's reading experience. The brainteasers were fun, but made for repetitive reading in the comments. I liked the Queen sightings too. Pictures are always great.
~Rach
I think the interaction on the blog was great. Reading everyones comments was great. The prizes were great too, but even if there hadn't been prizes it would still have been a lot of fun.
I liked reading everyone elses answers, ideas and answers.
Josie
My favorite part was the fey games. Although I would suggest making the riddles about more than just characters. If you added locations or events it would make it a little more challenging and also give you more variety to work with. I also enjoyed the brain teasers.
I would have to say my favorite part of the countdown was the hands on experience. In the past, I have never seen an author personally reply to emails in less than a day, yet alone dedicate an entire month or so to the countdown of their release, giving out multiple prizes daily and taking the time to just reply to emails and organize it all, because I'm sure it was a massive project. I'm just amazed at it all and wish other authors would do the same, although I know of some that already do (Cheryl just takes it one step further) I really don;='t have any suggestions. You reply to emails very rapidly or in under a day and honestly remember to get a new post up every day. Plus the prizes are gorgeous.
The trivia, quotes, and blog questions also refreshed my memory before I read QUEEN :)
would have to say the blog, reading everyones posts has been awesome...
and must say big ups to c.l.wilson, very rewarding as a reader to be able to interact with you....
keep it up, as i eagerly await my book, and lets hope for another book soon!!
like almost everyone on here:) i enjoyed the interaction! i LOVED reading everyone's comments EVERYDAY (i got teased relentlessly from my husband for it!!) and it did help pass the time while waiting for queen to come out...my favorite part of this was probably when we all would get little feed back comments from you:) it was super nice of you to put in your words of encouragment or advice and i enjoyed hearing your thoughts. its so obvious how much you care for your readers (im sure all authors do) but it really showed in this little countdown for queen and the release week for queen. thanks for putting so much into this! i had LOTS of fun participating:) thanks again!
~amanda
I was just thinking of something the other day about improving your blog. But I can't remember what it was, so it must not have been something very big.
I enjoy the opportunity to win something (oh, how I love to get things), and I enjoy being able to interact with the author of some books I really like.
My favorite thing is discovering something about the world that maybe wasn't actually in the books. Maybe by accident, or because you purposely revealed something to us, I like that little extra bit of knowledge.
The games were fun. I enjoy giving my own opinions on things, so that's always fun. And if I can also get good recommendations for new books or authors from the others posting, that's always nice.
I appreciate that you were so faithful in updating and responding. We can all guess how busy you must be, especially during a release week, so it's nice to know that you were going to hold to your promises.
Oh, I remember what I was thinking about improvements. I was thinking your blog website should be designed so that the games are displayed in a separate area of the page, so that it doesn't distract from the actual blog.
I know you have other panels or frames that have advertisements and quotes, or whatever, so I think having the games in a separate panel would clear up some of your space. So maybe a box for Today's Name that Fey game. A box for Today's Name that Quote game. Off to the side, up towards the top. Then you would just update the riddle or quote, and not have to do the whole copy and paste thing and take up all that space on your blog. (I suppose you could use a "previous" link also, if you are thinking people might want to see the previous games.)
Also, the rules for entering, could be on a separate little page that only opens when you click the link on how to enter. (Not one of those pages that comes up and replaces your page, and not one of those pages in a new tab, but one of those little boxes kind of like an error box that would just display the entry information quickly and discreetly, so we don't have to read through it all again.)
ALSO, as long as we're pulling things out of the main blog, you could list the winners in their own separate box, also.
Having those big long paragraphs of stuff we read every day seems like a waste of space to me. (But it's still okay this way, too.)
I liked the riddles and quote of the day the most.
-PW
This countdown event in general has been fun. The interaction with people and yourself is awesome, so I wouldn't change that. Comments about streamlining it so there's separate places for games and winners aren't bad.
The games and questions have certainly worked my mind. I really liked that, and I've tried to remember as much as possible without turning to the books.
The prize opportunities have been absolutely STUNNING, and I must thank you for being generous enough to offer so many. <3
Otherwise, I don't think I have any tips for improvement--if I do somewhere along the line, I'll be sure to toss an email your way. :]
I liked the blog as well it is good to interact with everyone. I liked some of your questions for the countdown it was fun.
thought of something- could you put forums on your website, where people like us could come and post.
Hi everyone.
Broncos suggested forums on the website.
You're welcome to come join Cheryl's group at clwilson@yahoogroups.com.
The Fey games originated there. We had a blast for several weeks prior to the countdown. QOSS discussions will be starting soon.
As a group, we are very interactive and Cheryl visits as often as she can.
Thanks Cheryl for a terrific countdown and another great book !!!
I loved the Name that Fae, and Name that Quote. They reminded me of some of my favorite characters or scenes. And all the prizes, of course, were truly awesome! I can't wait for Tairen Soul to come out. I'll have to make sure I mark my calendar a month before it comes out so I can be sure to participate from the very beginning.
I can't imagine what you could do differently, except maybe give away more prizes? Although, you have been truly generous. It's been a lovely few weeks Cheryl, and very nice to digitally meet so many people who love your work like I do. And don't look at me askance when I'm all aflutter over a new book release.
April C
I liked the fey games, and reading the other posts. Your daily attention is what really makes it worthwhile, keep up the great work)
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Loved the questions and quotes. Wasn't as fond of brain teasers... but then I ain't that bright. I loved logging in everyday to see what was happening. Can't wait till the next book comes out.
I lied the countdown question, the riddles and just enteracting with others who are dying to get their hands on the book too! I have no suggestions for improvement!
My favourite part of the Queen countdown was the little riddles and quotes where we had to say who had said something or figure out who the riddle talked about.I agree with Bethany S about maybe next time having more trivia about the mythology from the books. I also enjoyed answering the daily question on the blog (it was an interesting way to spend free time in thinking up an answer ^^)
I really enjoyed all the questions that sent me paging through my copies of your books; not only could I call it research, but it was fun research. It allowed me to revisit and remember many of the adventures (your books are stuffed chock full of 'em), and even to find new things that I missed the first time around.
The brain teasers were a surprise, but a very fun one; I think you should keep them!
For next time, maybe you could consolidate your winners to a certain section of your blog? It wasn't easy to sift through the entry entry, although bolding helped a bit.
That said, thank you so much for holding all these contests and giving away so much--you've been more than generous, and it is much appreciated. ♥
LAST CALL!!!
I'll take blog comments and Fey game entries until 10am, then It's time to select yesterday's prize winners and put all the amazing entries into the pot to pick our second Grand Prize Winner - the lucky soul who will win Fey Gift Basket #2
Is the anticipation mounting???? *gg*
Good luck!
Cheryl
That would be 10am New York Time. :) GMT -5
PPS - Join me this afternoon (>11am EST) today for blogging fun on The Good, The Bad, and the Unread for a "Duck Chat"
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