It's a little-known fact, but a new year begins today on the Maya Haab calendar. That's the 365-day calendar they use to keep track of civil matters and agricultural cycles, not the widely publicized 5,125-year Long Count calendar that will end on Dec. 21, 2012.
To celebrate the Maya New Year (and the end of the five unlucky days that bring the Haab year to a close), this week's giveaway is an ebook copy of my historical fantasy novel, ZERO TIME:
As Zero Time nears, only Keihla Benton can save two worlds from the
powers of Darkness. But first she must unlock the secrets of Machu
Picchu and her own past.
Here's what some readers are saying about ZERO TIME:
Breathtaking scope, thrilling action! - A Writer (5 STAR Amazon review)
“I wasn’t supposed to like this book, because I’m not a fan of
2012-ism. But a friend told me about it in gushing terms, and before I
knew what I was doing, I was 25% in on my Kindle and unable to stop
reading…”
– Al-G (4 STAR Library Thing review)
“After all the hype (over-hype?) about the end of the Mayan
calendar and the end of the world as we know it (pun intended), I
thought the last thing I would want to read was a book about the end of
the Mayan calendar and the end of the world as we know it. I was wrong.”
–Peter H. Green (The Green Grapevine)
“For those who like to stretch their imaginations—and who
doesn’t?—this novel is a fascinating and compelling read. You’d better
get it and read it before December 21, 2012. Who knows what the Sixth
Long Passage may hold in store?”
To enter the contest, simply leave a comment or question on any of The
Writers' Lens posts between April 2, and midnight April 7, 2012.
Please include your email so we can reach you if you win. The more
comments you leave, the greater YOUR chance of winning the contest. The
winner will be chosen after midnight on Saturday and the announcement
made on Sunday, April 8.
OTHER CONTESTS: Maximize your chances to win by also entering my Goodreads giveaway before April 13 for a signed print copy and these other ebook contests, offered as part of the ZERO TIME Virtual Book Tour Party:
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Terri Bruce Net (Terri Bruce) – March 29 until 8 p.m. Eastern Time on Wed., April 4!
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The Realms of a Fantastical Mind (E.M. LaBonte) — April 1-15!
You KNOW I'm going to read this book one way or the other. Put my name in the hat. If I win it, I will be a happy camper. If I don't win it, I'll be a happy paying customer. : )
ReplyDeletejanetbettag@hotmail.com
Happy New Year! ... widdershinsfirst(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteTotally want to read this book! I finally got to meet the author a few weeks ago, but of course she was introduced by her first name and I didn't realize it was her till she gave me a buisness card! Still, this book sounds awesome!
ReplyDeleteladydamonayde@yahoo.com
Hi! Just wanted to wish you all Happy Maya New Year and good luck on the giveaway(s)! As always, your interest and support are appreciated. :) Janet, you are the Twitter Queen.
ReplyDeleteAnd LadyD--I was equally surprised and pleased to put your face/name together with your online persona. It's fun when that happens! Maybe one day, widdershins, we, too, shall meet.