Only one week until the Forgotten Sea release!!! If you like this series, I need your help getting the word out!
So I'm giving away TWO personalized, complete sets of the Children of the Sea: SEA WITCH, SEA FEVER, SEA LORD, IMMORTAL SEA, FORGOTTEN SEA, and the two novella prequels in the anthologies SHIFTER and BURNING UP. Seven books!
To enter, simply leave a comment on my blog.
To increase your chances, recommend my books or my books page to your friends - on your blog, page, email, newsletter, or by good old word of mouth.
If your friend leaves a comment ("YOUR NAME sent me!"), they'll be entered in the contest for one complete seven-book set.
And you'll not only be entered in the first giveaway, but in a special "Thank You, Friends!" drawing for another complete seven-book set. (The more friends you send, the more times you'll be entered!)
Finally, I'll choose one commenter at random to receive a replica of the series logo - a pewter triskelion on a black satin cord with a sterling clasp, a copy of the warden's medallion.
DO PLEASE leave some way for me to identify and contact you. You can post as "Anonymous," but you must leave an email address, disguised so the evil cyber bots do not spam you. (Example: virginia (at) virginiakantra DOT com)
And please make sure when you're getting the word out that your friends identify you in the same way, so that you have every chance to win! (Screen names are fine.)
The contest will run between now and the release day of Forgotten Sea, June 7. Good luck and thanks so much for helping me get the word out!
149 comments:
I would love to read these! I have read great reviews for it! I'll be going on to goodreads to tell people to read your books! :)
legallycaz(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk
Finally! I'm very excited for this new installment of the CoS series. Absolutely love these books, yay! Thanks so much for the contest.
xo
Stephanie
This is a great series! Thanks for the contest!
I had to borrow the first two so I could read the third that I had in my To be read pile (I had won it from Bittenbybooks).
Usually Selkies books do not catch my attention but by the first word on the page I was hook, lined and sinkered.
I didn't read Immortal Sea yet because I know I would have to had the second book right then and there! I was saving it.
Just left a post on my facebook to suggest my book friends to race here.
Raonaid (at) gmail (dot) com
OHHHh I'd love to have them signed! ROFL. Virginia is awesome in person as well ladies so that makes her books just more enjoyable!
hugs,
WendyK
highlandlovesong at yahoo dot com
Virginia you are the BOMB BABY...LOL
I have read your anthology stories but not the novels. I would love to be entered.
koonie2888 at yahoo dot com
Great post.This sounds amazing.WendyK sent me here.
tarenn98[at]yahoo[dot]com
i would sincerely love to have these and i will start spreading the word on my review facebook page as well as my personal facebook page. thanks so much for the chance.
babydoll82959307(at)aol(dot)com
This is so great! I need to catch upon this series
rootml1 AT hotmail DOT com
Your books were recommended on Suzanne Brockman's FB site and I am so glad I took her advice and checked out this series...I LOVE it ! This story was just what I needed to kick off my summer vacation ! I will be recommending you to all my friends and family !
These books sound awesome and I have added to my list! My friend Megan (Meggerfly) mentioned this on her reading buddies group on Facebook! Thanks for sharing with us! I'll post on Facebook too!
~Johanna
evjochum[AT]aol[DOT]com
Posted this giveaway on my blog!
http://riverinaromantics.blogspot.com/2011/05/virginia-kantra-etc-word-of-mouth.html
Shared this on FB
https://www.facebook.com/megan.root1
rootml1 AT hotmail Doy com
I love the CoS books and cannot wait for the new one :)
nairabellATyahooDOTcoDOTuk
Great series and contest.
I will get my cousin hooked on your books. She will love them.
I've been watching for these books and never pass up on getting the latest, loved them since I got the third-- even if it was out of order-- and been drawn in by the suspense.
Raonaid Luckwell told me about this contest so I had to put my say in.
Keeshekaldaka (at) yahoo (dot) com
i would love to win these,my sonNlaw is been making my blog for reviews the last couple days and these would be great to start with
blackroze37 @yahoo.com
I'm new to your series and would these! Thanks for the chance!
winnie968-at-yahoo-dot-com
Meggerfly sent me!!
I absolutely love this series. I think the world you've created is awesome. I put a link on my blog - that's how you can find me!!
Good reading ~ Escape by Fiction :)
Can't wait until the new one is out.
LOVE this series, cannot wait for Forgotten Sea!
readingbetweenthewines10 at gmail dot com
Shared on FB: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Reading-Between-the-Wines-Book-Club/170572356308917
And Twitter: https://twitter.com/RBtWBC/status/75751227350200320
I love Selkie books. They are a strange and wonderful legend. Your books are great. Thanks for the chance. Your readers appreciate it.
From aunttackyx18 AT verizon DOT net
I love this series and it would be fantastic to have an entire set autographed!
I would love to read this series - what a great oportunity; thank you!! Escape by Fiction sent me!
kacbooks(at)hotmail(dot)com
This sounds like is a great series!!! This contest is awesome!!!I am on my way to get the word out.
dlynnpen@aim.com
What a great giveaway.
Winning this would cerainly bring me into the series.
If the giveaway is open worldwide, I would love to be entered.
Thanks you.
Carol T
buddytho {at} gmail DOT com
Oh, I would love to win!
Children of The Sea is one of my favorite series and I love to read your book!
I know about this contest from "Riverina Romantics" blog, so "meggerfly" sent me to this contest!!
Thanks for the giveaway!
sawamura_foxman AT yahoo DOT com
I would love to win!
ashley.mckinsey(at)yahoo(dot)com
Awesome! I'll send some folks your way!
Love romance and hope to win a new book by YOU. Dolly sent me the link but I STILL hope I win ")
I've not read any of your books but they sound awesome! I'd love to win one of your giveaways and I'd promise to post reviews on Goodreads, Amazon & Barnes and Noble (and other sites if you tell me where!)
Thanks for the opportunity!
lindalou(at)cfl(dot)rr(dot)com
I loved Sea Witch! Great story!
Cannot wait to read these books! Thanks for the giveaway!
Planing on posting a link about your books!
sheriemd12(at)yahoo(dot)com
Awesome series!!! Can't wait for the new one!!!
Hi Virginia! Thanks for the contest, I love this series!
And the covers are smokin' hot!
Hi!
I am new follower and a new reader. Read some great things about your books. Thank you so much for the giveaway!
I will be adding it all to my GoodReads and will be tweeting about your giveaway under @GCReading.
Thank you!!!
Damaris
www.goodchoicereading.com
I would love to have the opportunity to read these! Thank you for the offer!! I'll be letting my friends at coffee know about this!
Cannot wait to read Forgotten Sea! Does leaving fliers all over the place for our book club count as 'word of mouth' even if it's for Sea Witch? :-D
Great contest Virginia! Thanks!
Hugs,
Anne
Thanks for the contest! I love the series so far and would love a set of the books :) I'll be spreading the word to my friends.
heather b
hlbsurfin(at)gmail(dot)com
Virginia you are so awesome!! I love love love when authors remember us little people and offer us yummy tidbits such as this!
You raWk!
Ti Colluney
eternais bliss at aol dot com and yes it is spelled eternais not eternals lol
That is so great of you to run this contest! I would love to read the series in order! I have been looking for a good series to read and may have just found it :)
carriemb2468 at aol dot com
or
carriesrambles at aol dot com
Thanks!
Please enter me into your contest! Would love to read these. I'm also trying to share it on Facebook, if it lets me!
read4love(at)gmail(dot)com
this would be an awesome addition to my TBR pile. Congratulations on the new release
I would love to read these!!!! Thank you for the contest! :)
8-9tiger-eye(at)excite(dot)com
What a great giveaway! I would love to win. :o)
Jillian Jordan
sondouxange(at)aol(dot)com
Please enter me. Love the series! I borrowed the first two and would love to complete my reading experience. I love them so far!
Awesome! I shared the link on my facebook page.
Jan Douglas
JanDgls@hotmail.com
I love to discover authors I haven't read yet. The reviews look great. I look forward to adding you to my list of favorite authors. Found out about this from Carriesrambles.
superbarmom@aol.com
Awesome!! Thanks for this excellent contest!
breannabryant531(at)aol(dot)com
I am counting the days until Forgotten Sea is released. I love your books so much. My tattoo has a celtic Triskel too. One of my favorite celtic symbols.
I would love to read these books!!! They look like wonderful summer afternoon reads!!
Thanks!
Jeanette
I would love to read these!!! I think that the summer is the best time to read something like these books and thanks for such a wonderful contest!
I would love to read this series, thank you for the opportunity and the great contest.
Chacha
chacha(underscore)huera(at)yahoo(dot)com
Ooh! I'd love to complete my series of signed books, Virginia! This is such a wonderful series!
f dot chen at comcast dot net
Can't wait! Love the series.
Reading Forgotten Sea as I write. Thank you for the signed copy. Love it and am talking it up to all my friends who read.
Well lemme say I love these books, I found you through fantasticfiction.co.uk and then I was hooked, also your triskelio symbol, its just seeped in history, specially the celts, although yours is prettier. :)
I am looking forward to reading your book. Is it out in Kindle? As well?
Love my readers! Wishing you ALL luck!
Yes, Forgotten Sea will be available on Kindle and Nook and in hardcover through Rhapsody/Doubleday book clubs.
Re: the necklace
The Children of the Sea logo is based on the Celtic triskelion.
The triskelion, which is present in both Greek and Celtic cultures,
not only symbolizes the three aspects of the goddess
(mother, maiden, and wise woman),
but was adopted by the early Christian church as a sign of the Holy Trinity.
It can be found on ancient grave sites and jewelry.
The three connected spirals represent the realms of the overworld, underworld, and material world; or--and this is where my writer's brain caught fire--the domains of earth, sea, and sky.
In the mythology of the Children of the Sea, the elements exist in uneasy balance. The "elementals," the children of earth, sea, sky, and fire who came into being at the Creation, are sometimes in conflict. So when I went to New York to talk cover treatments with my fabulous editor, I told her I wanted to use a version of the triskelion for the series logo--earth, sea, and sky bound together in a powerful ward.
And of course you can see Dylan, Conn, and Morgan all wearing one on the book covers!
I can't wait to get my hands on those books, summers coming and I read by the pool all summer long. Awesome contest!
Thanks,
Christina
Wow this is an awesome giveaway. Would keep me busy for awhile, sitting in my lounge or hammock and reading, now that's what I call relaxation..
Christine S
chrissy6341 at aol dot com
Another comment, but not much more to say! Would love to win the books.
Kay T
I have been looking for a new series to read, and I've never seen one like this! This is a great contest! Thanks so much for for the chance to win :)
awesome contest
I share link on facebook
meandi09@yahoo.com
After happening upon your facebook profile via a friend's page.. I bookmarked you and came back to read more. Having then kept you on my "Author, check often" list I bought Sea Witch for kindle. And having devoured that overnight I have bought every one of your books I can. lol
Thank you for being prolific and GREAT!
Shared the link on fb but Definitely came by to say thanks... and for stocking my bookshelves with great books!
Caroline
SCarolinaMM(at)gmail(dot)com...... I think? lol
CarolinaSC1 *AT* yahooooooooo is the other ;)
Oh, wow, I would love to win!!!
robindpdx (at) yahoo (dot) com
Would love to win the set, recently r4ead the first book and loved it.
Would love to win this!!
brbalways(at)yahoo(dot)com
Hi Virginia. I would be thrilled to have these books and am spreading the work on facebook. I am keep my fingers crossed.
blackroze
;like to throw my name in
maxinejames36@msn.com
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mistybluehour (at) yahoo (dot) com
Misty
Would love a chance to win and read this ser. my best friend told me about.
would love to read this series!
becrio@gmail.com
This looks like a great series.
Alyssa
e-mail: alyssapilkington(at)gmail(dot)com
Would love to win
Ktalley28@gmail.com
What a great contest!! Good luck!
Would love to win. Would keep me busy in lounge chair and possible take my mind off the pain I suffer everyday.
Christine S
chrissy6341 at aol dot com
I am so dying to get my hands on this series! It has been recommended by several people for reading...
Wow!! What a great contest!! I would love to win an entire set of the series.
cjgallway21@aol.com
This is beyond the best giveaway I've seen. I love this series and winning it would be amazing.
I've put your book list on my fb page and told the book club to drop in.
Thank you for the opportunity!
Heather M.
Hmiller6923(at)gmail(dot)com
Oh, I so need these books. I would love to start from the beginning.
I will also post on my FB page -http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Book-Monster-Reviews/225251044169250 and on my blog - http://bookmonsterreviews.blogspot.com/?zx=b38ccb7f3d72c89f
Very nice contest, I'd love to win.
Heather M. sent me!!!!
Gayanne M.
Grandma4414 at yahoo dot com
Pick me, pick me! Not winning may cause me to run with scissors!
I was told to stop in by Heather M. she also got me hooked on this series a few years ago. Thanks for the chance.
Heather M. sent me!!
Amanda S.
Amsev92 (at) yahoo (dot) com
I'd LOVE to get my hands on these books! The hubby has cut off my bookbuying privleges (he says I have a book addiction and doesn't want to be an enabler...) lol
These books sound so great. I would love to win them. They have been added to my to buy list.
trisad(at)artelco(dot)com
Happy to promote this awesome series! The characters are so richly drawn and the worldbuilding incredible. I aspire...
Rachel McCown Higgens sent me!
I have a kindle and read most of my books on that now and would love to read your series! I am a voracious reader and read books like they are going out of style! LOL! I was thinking when I get my book budget next month,yes I read that much, that I would start your books. Looking forward to it!
I would dearly love to read the rest of this series. I've read "Shifter" and "Burning Up" but haven't had the finances to buy the rest of the series or a library near me to check them out. I'll be putting up reviews on my facebook, aol lifestream and myspace pages. You can find me at BabyAaliyah79 at aol dot com.
I would love to read these books! I just learned of them and they seem to be my kind of books. :)
LizziW0924@aol.com
I would love to win the series! Almost to the end of sea witch on my iPhone and love, love, love it!!! Recommending it to my friends;) tshudson13(at)yahoo(dot)com
I would really enjoy the set - please count me in on the contest
numbercruncher@lycos.com
Would love to win this collection of Children Of The Sea Series!! There Absolutely Fantastic!! I can be reached on Facebook where I'm a fan of your page.
I absolutely love this series! I finished the first two books and started Sea Lord. Loving it! :)
karenpaul1995(at)yahoo(dot)com
I would love to win this set. Thank you for the chance.
kydirtgirl68 AT hotmail DOT com
I'd love to win a set! I'm a facebook friend.
Katie Riley
I'd love to read this series since I've been hearing such good reviews.
A FB friend
I would so love to read these!
kaitlin[at]ahmymarriedlife[dot]com
We would love to do a review on these!
nerdgirls(at)bookstothesky(dot)com
Also, Kaitlin (ahmymarriedlife) sent me!
kaitlin(at)ahmymarriedlife(dot)com
I would love to read these books I love the covers,I would let all my friends know about these books and post a review about them on goodreads and Facebook.
Jennifer
Thanks for letting me know about this giveaway
OMG, I would love to read these books. They are on my "to read" list.
I told my friends on facebook and twitter and will be going onto Goodreads to let everyone their know too.
Thx for a chance to win!
srshmitz(at)comcast(dot)net
I miss out on the giveaway on goodreads
I would love to read your books. I will add you to my FB and share this there and in my Book grp and I will check out GR also. Thanks for the contest.
blonde_mama_t(at)me(dot)com
I would really love to read this series, especially after reading some of the selkie legends!
Great contest!! Thanks for the chance to win. Gotta go tell ALL y firnds to enter and mention me :)
bessieinthewell (AT) yahoo DOT com
I would love to win your set of books. It is a wonderful series!
kjedrn(at)cox(dot)net
I haven't read this series yet but have heard good things about them. Thanks for the chance.
sgiden at verizon.net
Looks like a great series...Thanks for the giveaway!
varuca25(at)gmail(dot)com
FEDORA (f dot chen at comcast dot net) sent me!
Love the contest, your books sound great. Please enter me if its international
Monster Book Reviews sent me
cbcowley(AT)gmail(DOT)com
Thanks for the great contest!
likwan@mail.com
Thank you for the contest!
chirping.jikie(at)gmail(dot)com
Great contest - that medallion is GORGEOUS!!
Fedora sent me. :)
susanmik AT gmail DOT com
wow..what a great contest.
Please count me in.I would love to win this series.
elaing8(at)netscape(dot)net
I had never heard of your books before seeing one listed on Goodreads. So of course I had to check them all out and the series sounds great, I can't wait to get my hands on them! Have to tell people about you!
leximadson (at)yahoo(dot)com
Love your books and love this series!
Heather M. sent me!!!!!!
Kim B.
Youknowmehomey321 at yahoo dot com
Hope to win! Awesome giveaway!
Heather M. sent me!!
April E.
Apriledwards7012 at yahoo dot com
I would love to win!
mhoyer58515@gmail.com
I would love to read these, Im looking for a new series ...
Mandy
almanzamail(at)aol(dot)com
Hi Virginia! I love this series. I really hope I win, I just finished and am update to date and CANNOT wait for Forgotten Sea tomorrow. : D
brnettegrl23(at)yahoo(dot)com
I would love to read these!
Kaitlin (ahmymarriedlife) sent me over to sign up for this giveaway!
paisleyblossoms@gmail.com
These books sound great, would love to be put in the contest!!!
martineb(at)bellsouth(dot)net
Would love to have a complete set. I will pass the word.
Oh wow, would love to have this set! I'm going to go post this on my blog, too! Woohoo!! Thanks for the giveaway, you rock Virginia!
Oops, I forgot to leave info to reach me...lovely
posted on my facebook and now going to post on my blogspot. :)
Shawna
mzshawnaj[at]gmail[dot]com
I recently discovered your series on goodreads, thanks for the fun contest!
wordsmoveme at gmail dot com
Thanks for the heads up. I would love to win the complete set.
I would just love an entire series...might keep me busy for a week lol
theresa _ heppner at yahoo dot com
Just read your short story in Burning up, first time I have read any books from you. Really enjoyed and have added you to my authors to find on my shopping list, would love to win some of your books even better.
I have not read this series and i would so love to read these!! Thank you so much for having such a awesome contest!!!
missyb0103@yahoo.com
I hope I'm not too late, I've been dying to read this series and Wow, a complete set!! Amazing, I'll be crossing my fingers and toes, thanks so much for the chance
june111(at)att(dot)net
Would love these. Thanks for the great contest!!!
trichieATwindstreamDOTcom
I've been excited to read your books ever since Eloisa James raved about you! Eloisa's books amazing, and if she loves your books, then clearly yours are amazing as well!! sarah@brazenbookworm.com
Thanks for informing me about this awesome giveaway.
Bambbles at gmail dot com
The series sounds very interesting :D. I'll try and get more people to join in :D.
rdstanle (at) unca (dot) edu
What a great giveaway. I would love to win!
I've already hooked my girlfriend on your books and she actually won a copy of Forgotten Sea from Alyssa Day. I was so jealous!!
beckerjo at verizon dot net
I have heard good things about your books from GoodReads and would love to read them and have a signed copy. Thank for the giveaway.
tfeldy26 at msn dot com
I recently discovered the goodreads website, and through it you :) Even if i do not win your books, I still plan on reading them this summer. Thank you for telling me about this blog!
ravinc.geo at yahoo DOT com
Wow! I hope I am not to late to enter the contest :) I just recieved your message on Goodreads and would love to win this set!!
Good luck to everyone!! <3
I think I'm too late to enter, just got the message on goodreads...but I wanted to let you know that I am looking forward to picking up the series...thanks for the email!!
Vanessa
I would so love to win and read these books.I wanted to read them for awhile but haven't had the extra funds.
I would love to read these.
Norma Todd
njtodd56(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks again to all who entered! I'm in the middle of my blog slut tour now. *g*
To automatically be informed of giveaways, you can "like" me on Facebook or subscribe to this blog.
Good luck and happy reading!
I have not read this series but it sounds awesome so I would love to read it. And signed copies sounds awesome. And Fedora sent me over here. :)
I forgot to add my email to the previous post. Its
fcammer2@comcast.net
Thanks!
Hello,
I know this is a very old blog post, but I have a question. Is there a way to buy the triskelion necklace?
I would love know where to buy one so I can give one to a dear friend of mine, she would love it!
Thank you
Morgana Pendragon
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