Still struggling to recover from my first day, but at least I got some good words down!
Today’s Word Count: 1056
Total Word Count: 28,385
Inspiration image of the day for Pariahs:
So THIS happened today:
omigod. nearly 700 copies of THE GIRL WHO WOULD BE KING all in my tiny ass nyc apartment. AHHHHH. WHAT HAVE I DONE?!?!
Yeah, so I BEEN BUSY
But still, I eeked out a reasonable amount of work today, considering.
PARIAHS
Today’s Word Count: 1,638
Total Word Count: 27,329
Inspirational image for the day:
A little Ripley for that ass. Raise your hand if you’re not remotely surprised to find out that PARIAHS is about a bunch of complicated kickass ladies. Yup, lotta hands!
Alright, kids, here we go!
Huge failure today (read about how this will work here).
But let’s only let it motivate me to higher counts for day 2!
PARIAHS
Today’s Word Count: 0
Total/Starting Word Count: 25,691
Inspirational Image For The Day: Valkyrie, bitches!
Last year I had a wildly successful run at NaNoWriMo.
This year we’re off to a rocky start as I haven’t even done my introductory post and it’s already Day Two! Argh
But I have a really good excuse (don’t we all)…my books came in yesterday!
See?
Anyway, so yeah, I was busy! And will still be busy…judging by these boxes…forever! But I enjoyed NaNo so much last year and it helped me drive forward to completion on a new book that I really love, so I just gotta do it again.
As always, I’m not really following the rules though. I’m going to do it my own way. I’m starting with a project called PARIAHS that I’m working on that already has 25,000 words (most of them usable). It needs another 50k or so to get to “The End.” It’s also the project that I tried (and failed) to do for NaNo in 2010…hopefully we’ll have better luck this time.
So that’s the project. Like last year, I’ll be using the blog to track my progress and keep me honest. I’ll use the same format as last year, which included a random inspirational reference image, the word count for the day and the total word count.
Thanks for indulging me!
Next up, PARIAHS, day one.
Awesome Meredith McClaren Lola and Bonnie “itty” magnets that all the $50 and up people will be receiving. LOVE THEM!
Hey, kids!
Just a little update about THE GIRL WHO WOULD BE KING reviews and news and such.
First up, it looks like, thanks to my badass printers, the print editions may get to me by the end of the month! This is much faster than expected and I hope it works out so I can get this out to all of you as quickly as possible! Fingers crossed!
Secondly, I finally got THE GIRL WHO WOULD BE KING up on iBook. Barnes & Noble is up next and is already in process…hopefully it will go live this week. One word of caution – on iBooks it’s linking TGWWBK to another book by a different Kelly Thompson – this is NOT my book.
The reviews continue to come in and they are AWESOME. Here are two from independent blogs (and if you write a review on your blog make sure to send it in so that I can link to you!):
First up is Lewis Smith’s review from WITLESS PRATTLE who has said some of my favorite things ever about the book. It’s a great read!
Also up is this sweet review from Jessica Anderson.
And here are some badass excerpts from things people have said at Amazon US, Amazon UK, and Goodreads – I honestly could not ask for more wonderful feedback – THANK YOU EVERYONE – and, because I’m greedy – KEEP THEM COMING! 
“The writing is electric, relying on colorful imagery and breakneck pacing that brings to mind comic panels fed into a HD film projector … The whole thing comes off like if Neil Gaiman and Brian Michael Bendis had locked themselves in a cellar to determine what made superheroes great and what made a great superheroine and launched their results from a trebuchet at the internet.” – January Hooper, 5 Star Review, Amazon
“What a great book. Curveball of an ending, but a must read if you are at all interested in superhero stories. the narrative voice fits the characters so well, it is brilliantly self aware of its genre, and it just sweeps you right up into these two extraordinary girls’ lives. TGWWBK is a force to be reckoned with, and I cant wait to see more of Kelly Thompson’s work.” – Rachael Stephen, 5 Star Review, Amazon (UK)
“A Masterpiece of Classic Fiction and Comic-book Hero/Villain duality.” – Grant Hayward, 5 Star Review, Amazon
“Smart and grown up!” – Lauren Las, 5 Star Review, Amazon
“Once I started reading, I couldn’t put it down.” – Megan S., 5 Star Review, Amazon
If you like strong female leads and non-stop action, this is definitely for you.” – L. Cappelli, 5 Star Review, Amazon
“[TGWWBK] was everything I needed in a good book. It has it all. Adventure, mystery, and great characters. I fell in love with both Bonnie and Lola. Their Stories are both compelling and heart wrenching … a week later I still can’t stop thinking about this book.” – Lisa Higgins, 4 Star Review, Amazon
“[TGWWBK] is a totally original concept, and without giving anything specific away about the ending, this could EASILY be the first book in a series (although I would settle for a sequel). However, traditional publishers thought that we needed another vampire romance or dystopian trilogy more than we needed this book. I strongly disagree, and I suspect you will too. I highly recommend this book for mature teens, fans of strong female characters, comic book enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys solid YA lit that doesn’t follow all the rules.” – Jessica, 5 Star Review, Goodreads
YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING!
Tags: Bonnie Braverman, Lola LeFever, The Girl Who Would Be King, things made of awesome
So who won the five deluxe THE GIRL WHO WOULD BE KING packages from the contest this week?
First, check out what they won:
1 signed limited edition hardback edition of The Girl Who Would Be King, including at least 9 full color Stephanie Hans illustrations, 2 Ross Campbell “heads” magnets (1 Bonnie, 1 Lola), 2 Meredith McClaren “itties” magnets (1 Bonnie, 1 Lola), 6 over-sized post cards, 6 bookmarks, and eight stickers.
Each package is worth nearly $70.00! Woo!
Here are the winners!
Lisa Higgins
Angela Graham
Leonard Ingram
Emmanuel
Cindy Mei
If you’re a winner, you’ll be getting an email from me today so I can get your mailing details. Packages will ship sometime in November when the hardback edition has returned from the printer and I begin shipping out Kickstarter rewards.
Thanks so much for participating everyone!
Tags: Bonnie Braverman, Lola LeFever, The Girl Who Would Be King
Thanks for all the entries everyone! Keep in mind that your entry will NOT show up in the comments – only I can see it – but be assured that I got it – today is the LAST DAY TO ENTER! Prize giveaway will happen tomorrow – Saturday October 13th – so come back (at noon Eastern Standard Time) to see if you won!
You can read the details and fine print of the contest here.
Here’s what you’re competing to win:
1 signed limited edition hardback edition of The Girl Who Would Be King, including at least 9 full color Stephanie Hans illustrations, 2 Ross Campbell “heads” magnets (1 Bonnie, 1 Lola), 2 Meredith McClaren “itties” magnets (1 Bonnie, 1 Lola), 6 over-sized post cards, 6 bookmarks, and eight stickers.
One of 5 packages worth nearly $70.00 and which will be given away in a drawing at the end of the week.
Here’s how you enter the drawing:
Write ABCDX at the top of your comment/ballot, then:
1 point for just entering your name, age (you must be 15 or older to enter), and email address.
You can also get additional points for all of the following:
2 points for a link showing me how you’ve promoted TGWWBK in some way – this can be a tweet, a blog post, a tumblr, whatever.
2 points for referring someone to the contest and getting them to enter (they must confirm you sent them in their own entry)
5 points for answering a question correctly from Part I of THE GIRL WHO WOULD BE KING. If you don’t have it yet, you can buy it on Amazon (for Kindle) or on Lulu (Nook and iPad).
You must include the code ABCDX on your comment entry, so that only I can see your entry form!
Today’s question from the book is: What is the name of the strongwoman that both Bonnie and Lola are hoping to meet at the end of Part I?
And we’re off!!!
Tags: Bonnie Braverman, Lola LeFever, The Girl Who Would Be King
Thanks for all the entries everyone! Keep in mind that your entry will NOT show up in the comments – only I can see it – but be assured that I got it!
You can read the details and fine print of the contest here.
Here’s what you’re competing to win:
1 signed limited edition hardback edition of The Girl Who Would Be King, including at least 9 full color Stephanie Hans illustrations, 2 Ross Campbell “heads” magnets (1 Bonnie, 1 Lola), 2 Meredith McClaren “itties” magnets (1 Bonnie, 1 Lola), 6 over-sized post cards, 6 bookmarks, and eight stickers.
- One of 5 packages worth nearly $70.00 and which will be given away in a drawing at the end of the week.
Here’s how you enter the drawing:
Write ABCDX at the top of your comment/ballot, then:
1 point for just entering your name, age (you must be 15 or older to enter), and email address.
You can also get additional points for all of the following:
2 points for a link showing me how you’ve promoted TGWWBK in some way – this can be a tweet, a blog post, a tumblr, whatever.
2 points for referring someone to the contest and getting them to enter (they must confirm you sent them in their own entry)
5 points for answering a question correctly from Part I of THE GIRL WHO WOULD BE KING. If you don’t have it yet, you can buy it on Amazon (for Kindle) or on Lulu (Nook and iPad).
You must include the code ABCDX on your comment entry, so that only I can see your entry form!
Today’s question from the book is: Name two animals Bonnie sees in her dream about “the storm”
And we’re off!!!
Tags: Bonnie Braverman, Lola LeFever, The Girl Who Would Be King
Thanks for all the entries everyone! Keep in mind that your entry will NOT show up in the comments – only I can see it – but be assured that I got it!
You can read the details and fine print of the contest here.
Here’s what you’re competing to win:
1 signed limited edition hardback edition of The Girl Who Would Be King, including at least 9 full color Stephanie Hans illustrations, 2 Ross Campbell “heads” magnets (1 Bonnie, 1 Lola), 2 Meredith McClaren “itties” magnets (1 Bonnie, 1 Lola), 6 over-sized post cards, 6 bookmarks, and eight stickers.
One of 5 packages worth nearly $70.00 and which will be given away in a drawing at the end of the week.
Here’s how you enter the drawing:
Write ABCDX at the top of your comment/ballot, then:
1 point for just entering your name, age (you must be 15 or older to enter), and email address.
2 points for a link showing me how you’ve promoted TGWWBK in some way – this can be a tweet, a blog post, a tumblr, whatever.
2 points for referring someone to the contest and getting them to enter (they must confirm you sent them in their own entry)
5 points for answering a question correctly from Part I of THE GIRL WHO WOULD BE KING. If you don’t have it yet, you can buy it on Amazon (for Kindle) or on Lulu (Nook and iPad).
You must include the code ABCDX on your comment entry, so that only I can see your entry form!
Today’s question from the book is: What’s the first thing Lola steals in Las Vegas?
And we’re off!!!
Tags: Bonnie Braverman, Lola LeFever, The Girl Who Would Be King
Thanks for all the entries everyone! Keep in mind that your entry will NOT show up in the comments – only I can see it – but be assured that I got it!
You can read the details and fine print of the contest here.
Here’s what you’re competing to win:
1 signed limited edition hardback edition of The Girl Who Would Be King, including at least 9 full color Stephanie Hans illustrations, 2 Ross Campbell “heads” magnets (1 Bonnie, 1 Lola), 2 Meredith McClaren “itties” magnets (1 Bonnie, 1 Lola), 6 over-sized post cards, 6 bookmarks, and eight stickers.
One of 5 packages worth nearly $70.00, and which will be given away in a drawing at the end of the week.
Here’s how you enter the drawing:
Write ABCDX at the top of your comment/ballot, then:
1 point for just entering your name, age (you must be 15 or older to enter), and email address.
2 points for a link showing me how you’ve promoted TGWWBK in some way – this can be a tweet, a blog post, a tumblr, whatever.
2 points for referring someone to the contest and getting them to enter (they must confirm you sent them in their own entry)
5 points for answering a question correctly from Part I of THE GIRL WHO WOULD BE KING. If you don’t have it yet, you can buy it on Amazon (for Kindle) or on Lulu (Nook and iPad).
You must include the code ABCDX on your comment entry, so that only I can see your entry form!
Today’s question from the book is: In part one, Bonnie throws her first punch. Whose jaw does she break?
And we’re off!!!
Tags: Bonnie Braverman, Lola LeFever, The Girl Who Would Be King