So, Hallow Point–book two of the Mick Oberon series–comes out in a little less than two months. And we’re going to celebrate.
How are we going to celebrate? By creating prose and/or art.
Here’s the deal. I want you folks to either draw or write a scene involving Mick Oberon. It can be action-oriented, quiet and contemplative, mysterious, whatever. It can take place in Chicago, or in the Otherworld. If you’re drawing, it can be an original scene or a scene from Hot Lead, Cold Iron. If you’re writing, it has to be something original. Don’t try to tell a whole story. This is a snapshot. One image. Nothing more, nothing less.
The portrayal of Mick needs to be accurate. I don’t mean you have to master the 1930s lingo or anything, I just mean the character has to be reasonably well portrayed. He should be using his wand, not a gun, that sort of thing.
Here are the official rules:
1) The picture or scene must go up online in a publicly visible place. Your web site. Your Facebook page (with the entry visible to the public, not just friends). Anywhere like that.
2) The picture must stay visible until the contest ends, which will be shortly after the book comes out. Pin it, or occasionally repost or link back to it.
3) The picture or scene must also include a paragraph explaining where the image comes from and why you’re posting it. In other words, mention/link to this contest. đ
4) Once you have posted it, use the "Contact" page here to send me a link to it, and also to how you want your name listed (see below). Please change the Subject line to "Mick Oberon contest".
5) Entries must be posted (and I must be notified of said entry) by July 24th to be considered valid for this contest.
Prizes and rewards. Everyone who participates–everyone–will be listed on a "special thanks" page at the end of book three.
Two randomly chosen entrants will receive signed copies of book two (Hallow Point).
And finally, a single winner–the person whose entry I like best–will receive a signed copy of book two, as above, but will also receive a signed copy of book three, when it comes out, and will also receive a personalized dedication in book three. (Either to you or to a person of your choice.)Â Your art doesn’t have to be the best. I’ll be choosing, at least in part, based on what I think best exemplifies the character and the mood of the stories, even if it’s not the most perfect drawing or prose. (Also, I will then post the winning entry on my site, with a link back to you.)
That’s it. Any comments or questions, send ’em to me using the "Mick Oberon contest" subject line, as above.