Awards Night Pictures

Greetings Loved Ones,

Remember the Awards Dinner back in May? I had my picture taken with the other winners and requested a copy of the photos. Alas, they have arrived!

Layla, me, and the lady who runs everything at Wildwood

Me and the two other winners! The man next to me was in creative writing club. He's awesome. He wrote a children's book and it's getting published! And his background is utterly fascinating. I think he won first in essay? and the other man won first in short story, I think. They announced it that night, but it was so long ago, I don't recall.

That's all for now!

Raffle Winner

We have a winner!!

Watch the video below to find out if it was you!

I'd just like to again say, congrats and thank you to everyone who participated!

I also said in the video that I felt like I was forgetting something and I just remembered what it was that I was forgetting: if you want me to sign it/write in it, just let me know and I will!

Moreover, I also briefly discussed how I hoped I picked the "right" person; someone who will truly appreciate art and literature. There are a couple people that entered that I was concerned would not have the full appreciation. This book is like an adopted child to me! Even though it's just an extra copy, what it represents just means a lot to me. I legit prayed that God would guide my hand. I know, I know, crazy.

So, winner, congrats! And I trust you'll take good care of Sycamore :)

Some rather important information

Dear Rafflers,

I'd like to announce the official date for the raffle!

Ladies and gentlemen, mark your calendars for the 7th of July!

I hope everyone is just as excited as I am. Also, I've heard multiple inquiries about whether or not it will be signed by me. And the answer is sure, if you want it to be. I'll even throw in a note if your heart desires so.

Currently there are 12 participants! And I'm open to many more. The doors close at 2 pm central time on the 7th. So anyone else can enter up until that point. I would really love to have more participants, so if you know anyone else that may be interested, spread the word :) The raffle will take place at approximately 3 in the afternoon central time. I'll remind everyone the day of to keep their eyes peeled for the blog post that will announce the winner via video.

I think that covers everything. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. And if you're reading this and think, hey, I'd like to enter the raffle, just leave a comment and I'll add you to the list.

Have a wonderful weekend!