Wednesday, February 5, 2014

SWAG!!!! GIVEAWAYS #1! The Witch's Broom

Okay, it is just possible I got a smidge carried away. (Ahem.) Just a teeny tiny bit. I know--how unusual for me.

The thing is, my next Llewellyn book, The Witch's Broom, is coming out in just over 2 months. The release date is April 8th. *bounce bounce bounce* Yes, this is not exactly the first book I ever had come out. Heck--it's actually the 7th. (Blinks. How is that possible?) But I really loved the way it turned out, and the cover is THE BOMB.
Seriously. How could you not like that? Even Magic the Cat approves, for obvious reasons. (No, it isn't a picture of her...the idea came from an old postcard image my fabulous editor Elysia Gallo found online. But if it makes the cat happy, who am I to argue?) And there seems to be A LOT of excitement from my readers about it, although I don't know whether that is due to the topic, the cover, or some other reason. (I heard a rumor that some people actually like my writing, but that can't be it.)

I always try and get something fun to do a giveaway contest or two with, leading up to the release date. Eventually, I'll also give away a book or two, but I won't have my copies for a while yet; they haven't even gone off the printer yet, as far as I know. And because this cover is So Damned Cool, I ordered a few extra things to give away. I might have gone a little overboard. What do you think?
 I've got a ton of the business cards with a picture of the cover, and some matching postcards. They both say "Coming April 8th, 2014" at the bottom, and as you can see, the back of the postcard also has a picture of Magic the Cat. If you want one or both, email me at magicmysticminerva at yahoo and I'll be happy to send you one. If you happen to own a shop or a bookstore and want extras, just let me know. I have 100 of the business cards as magnets (between the mug and the notebooks)--if you want one of those, they will be given away first-come-first-served!

I'll also be sending a bunch of the cards, magnets, and postcards to Pantheacon with Elysia, held in San Jose in the middle of this month, so if you're there, look around for them.

Elysia will also have a few of the little broomstick refrigerator magnets you can see to the right. Here's a close up of them and the mug.
Aren't they COOL? I saw the origin on Etsy, where a woman named Willow Dancer makes all sorts of fun stuff at her shop, Willow Creek Herb Company on Etsy And she very kindly worked with me to come up with something special just for this book. Notice the little cat charm on the front of the broom. I will have a few of these to give away on the blog, and I'm sending a few of those with Elysia for Pantheacon, too. (I only got 25 of those, and a few are going to people like my editors, and my uber-researcher, Sierra.)

I only got two mugs, since they're pricier and harder to ship. Maybe I should start the giveaway with one of them? I also got two cool lined notebooks with the book cover on front. Maybe I should start with them?

Did I mention I might have gotten carried away?

Which is your favorite bit of swag? Tell me which things you like the best, and I will pick someone at random at the end of the day tomorrow (Thursday 6th) and send them whatever they picked out. (If you're outside of the USA, I will have to limit what I send to the small stuff...sorry.)

Please spread the word, both about the swag and the book itself. If you want to preorder the book, you can go here:
Amazon (Where the book is on a pre-release sale at $11.95!)
B&N (Also on sale!)
Llewellyn

So, do you think I got too carried away? And which is your favorite?

85 comments:

  1. I love the mug or notebooks, Though, trying to keep them away from scribbling two year olds is interesting haha. I can't wait until your book comes out and there is no such thing as getting carried away! Very happy for you :D

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  2. Everything is very cool. I keep coming back to the notebook and the broom magnet. I need to go preorder the book now!

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  3. The mug is amazing, love it!!!!! And I cannot WAIT till the book is released!

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  4. Can't wait for the book to come out! :) I definitely like the broom with the cat charm! Seeing as my cats like to chew things like that... I'd keep it up high on one of my altars. (Oh, an altar broom!). ;)

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  5. Well now....I love the broom....if you're so inclined to send a goodie my way, that would be cherished. We are stuck inside with more ice and snow, but that broom could help sweep away the cobwebs from my frozen brain!! And did I read that w can pre-order the book now?! Stay warm my friend!

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  6. I actually love the way you write... :-)
    Love the broom magnet but that might be too big for sending all the way to Tulip land. Although...it's a broom. Can't it fly?
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    Véronique

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    1. The broom magnet is pretty lightweight, actually. It might just be able to fly all the way to you :-)

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  7. Oooo! I LOVE the notebook! Although the mug is awesome too. An altar broom! Just the thing!

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  8. The broom with the cat charm is adorable!! Love it!

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  9. Love the mug and note book, but would even appreciate a magnet or post card.

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  10. I think the mug and notebook are amazing, but if I had to pick just one, it would be the Mug.

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  11. Love the little broom magnets. But I just wanted you too know how much I love your books. Looking forward (& saving my pennies for) this next one.

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  12. I really like both the magnet and the notebook. I can't wait to read the book!

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  13. Definitely the witchy broom is my favorite!!!

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  14. I think they are all cool.. mug magnet any gift would be awesome... cannot wait for this book!!!

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  15. I love the mug, it is delightful. The notebook is also very nice. I look forward to reading your book!

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  16. I love the notebook and broom!!!

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  17. i posted on fb but not sure if i have to post here- i say the witch broom! so cool and an epic magnet! :)

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    1. Yup, have to post it here. Good call!

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    2. Lynn--YOU'RE A WINNER! Check today's blog post for where to send me your addy.

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  18. I love the notebooks! Would love a postcard, too...

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  19. Notebooks, mugs, magnets...decisions, decisions!! They are all incredibly awesome (like you are) so it's hard to choose! I would be happy with any of them.

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  20. The broom magnets are adorable and so unique! The business card magnets are great too because the book cover is so good!

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  21. The broomstick with the cat charm is awesome. I absolutely love that (and would totally buy one).

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  22. Love the cover art. The brooms are sweet. Love the addition of the cat charm.

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    1. Page--YOU'RE A WINNER!!! Check today's blog post for where to send me your addy!

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  23. Love the notebook!! Perfect for journaling! And the broom is just too cute! Looking forward to reading your book!!
    Anna L.

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  24. I love the notebook....I'm always writing notes to myself.... <3

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  25. I Love love love the little broom!!!!! I also adore the notebook. I already have your book preordered and can't wait! What a cool little giveaway~

    Amber

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  26. I can't wait to read this book! I love the mug! (the notebook and manet are pretty fab too!)

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  27. Everything is outstanding! Love the mug! And the mini brooms are wonderful for traveling...clears a hotel room, car! Love it all!

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  28. I really want the broom! It's awesome. Of course, I collect coffee mugs as well.

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  29. I would love anything, as I love it all.. But a notebook to use for my magickal writing or a cup would be awesome..

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  30. I love the broom- the kitty charm is adorable. And it would look great with some of the other interesting and unique magnets I've collected over the years.

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  31. I absolutely love the notebooks and the little broom. The notebooks because I am obsessed with notebooks and have over a dozen being worked on for my daily musings, tarot readings, herb lore, dreams...and so much more! Journals rock!

    And I love that little broom!! OMG it's so cute!! How can anyone not love it!

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  32. I love all of your stuff so anything would be cherished. Can't wait to get your new book since I already have all your others.

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  33. I love the magnets...and everything else too!

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  34. I love notebooks because they are the one thing I will definitely use. I always have one to scribble notes and ideas in. The little brooms are totally adorable though and I would put one in my witch corner surrounding my desk/work area.

    I am heading to Amazon to pre-order the book :-)

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  35. notebooks, pens and magnets are always useful. The little brooms are unique and fun! I would want to win a notebook. And there is no such thing as too much swag

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  36. LOVE the notebooks and the broom, both!! I'll even be at Pantheacon, I was hoping you'd come this year.

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  37. What a great cover... I like notebooks, pens, and magnets... My fridge is covered with magnets and you never know when you need a pen or paper :) Congrats on new book

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  38. I love the broom with the little cat! It is super unique, and I am definitely one of the cat people.

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  39. Carried away? Yes. Too carried away? Is there such a thing? They are all fantastic pieces and I think you chose well, Grasshopper.

    My faves are the little broom and the notebook, because I tend to collect notebooks. Hmm. Which probably suggests I should say I'm more interested in the business card magnets because I have a lot of notebooks! :) But definitely the little broom.

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  40. Congratulations again on the pending release of your 7th book! So exciting, and I am definitely one of those fans who enjoys your writing immensely. :) The little broom magnets are my favorite! Seriously, great idea! All the promo materials look great, and I am sure they will come in handy to spread the word a bit more about your new book.

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  41. The broom magnet with cat charm is the *one* for me...and the three black cats who I serve. Excited to read this book from my library. Congratulations on a magical 7th book!

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  42. Okay, just let me say...I want your BOOK a nice ARC (in print) would work. That would be my favorite. *clears throat nervously* But if I must choose from the yummy swag, I love the cover magnets, and the notebooks, and of course I love the mugs (I collect mugs), but they can't really be in the running since you only have two and thus, they are far too precious. You have awesome swag and I do NOT think you got carried away at all. The cover is wonderful and deserves such swag.

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  43. Being a coffeeholic, the mug, naturally!

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  44. The notebook is my absolute fave :) Magic the Cat is handsome handsome.

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    1. Actually, she is beautiful beautiful :-) But admittedly, it is hard to tell online.

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  45. They're all rather amazing, but with my penchant for forgetting things, the notebook is my favorite, I'd say. Of course, the mug would never be empty of coffee, soo ... yeah. lol

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  46. I love the notebook and the mug. The broom is adorable too.
    I really do have a hard time choosing! The notebook perfect for writing down story ideas or journaling or the mug for sipping hot tea or the broomstick just because it's so darn cute! See what I mean...I can't pick :D

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  47. Love the broom or the notebook and have to say love the picture :)

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  48. The Mug and the Notebook are my favorites! I adore the cover. Such a great job!

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  49. Love the notebook. The illustration is fantastic. Did the same thing with swag when my book Fairy Dust came out. Couldn't resist and wanted to keep some for me.

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    1. Oh yeah...at least one of the little broom magnets is staying with me, and maybe something else too...

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  50. This cover art is AWESOME! Love it. My favorite swag is the mugs or notebooks, of course it is all very cute and those little brooms are certainly fun. Congratulations on the up coming release :)

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  51. That is an Awesome cover and I can't wait for the book... I like the mug it would be a great way to start my day every morning! Good luck everyone and Brightest Blessings to you all )O(

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  52. All of it is great. I think I like the mug and notebook best, however. So exciting! I can't wait to read your book.

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  53. I LOVE the magnet but if I had to pick a favorite it would be the notebook... I love to journal notes as I read a new book! To have them match would be awesome.

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  54. The illustration's vintage charm makes all of them very cute! Congrats on book number seven--I can't wait to read it.

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  55. I've already pre-ordered your book and then saw your post today on Mickie Mueller's FB page. Looking forward to reading it. If I had to pick a give away, the journal or the little broom is cute. Blessings!

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  56. I really love the broom magnet and the notebook too. I have a thing for both brooms and notebooks. I like to collect both. :)

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  57. Absolutely stunning! Love everything especially the mug and magnet. Congratulations and blessed me my dear ) 0 (

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  58. I love the mug, broom and the notebook

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  59. I like the notebook. I am about to begin a Permaculture Design Class. This would be great for taking all my notes. Of course having that coffee cup full of hot java or a nice jasmine tea would make note taking a lot more bearable <|:-)

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  60. I love the notebook, but the little broom magnets are really cute too :)

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  61. I love the notebook, and the postcard with Magic the Cat is precious!

    Kit

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  62. i love the notebook and the magnet but most of all i can t wait for your book to come out!!!
    silvia

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  63. I think the mug or notebook would be my favorite bit of swag. After all, I have coffee every day, and am constantly scribbling something down...your book would definitely be in my attention that way, daily. Cannot wait for it to come out.

    Mary Flentge (who has none of the accounts needed to leave a name, I guess.)

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  64. I love the notebook and the broom but it's all lovely. I've got your book on pre-order!

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  65. I think there is no such thing as getting carried away ;)
    Since I'm in Switzerland I say I like the smallest stuff. LOL
    Else I'd say the notebooks, because I've a loooove for them and journalling and all that.

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  66. You know what they say (or at least I say it): Why do when you can overdo! There's really no such thing as getting TOO carried away. You wouldn't want to become blase and cynical about momentous events. I like the notebook! Probably because your book cover rocks and it appeals to the writer/doodler in me!

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    1. It would be the perfect thing for the Queen of Doodles!

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  67. Love the coffee mug :-) It seems I tend to get carried away with collecting them (and cookbooks- love cookbooks).

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  68. Oh wow! I love all the stuff and I can't wait for your new book! I can't decide if I love the mug or the notebook the best. I love quirky coffee mugs. Luckily for my husband our kitchen is tiny and I have to be very picky about which ones I get. I would make room for this one. Maybe my daughter doesn't need so many plastic cups.....

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  69. Nope, no scent, Kim. I tend to be sensitive to such things, so I don't get them.

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  70. All are very lovely. I really like the artwork. However, the tiny broom is too cute and is my favorite. I'm sorry to hear you will not be at Pantheacon. I first attended a few years ago and had the pleasure of participating in one of your workshops. I'm returning this year and will keep an eye out for your cards.

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  71. I LOVE it ALL ! The little brooms are my favorite but it is all really cute. I will be mailing in for the postcards, I would like to give my oldest daughter several for her to use in a drawing. She does this at her highschool where she is the librarian. I hope to get her a copy of the book for the library also. My question is can I order two books directly from you so that you could sign them? I really can not wait to see this publication it looks like so much fun.

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    1. Dana, When you send me the envelope, be sure to note that you need a couple of postcards and why. (If you don't want them to be bent, you will have to use an over-large envelope for me to return them to you.) Yes, once the books are out, I will figure out a way to put up a "buy a signed book" button :-)

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  72. I think the mug would be a Wonderfully Witchy way to sip my morning potion!

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  73. Wow, it all looks so cool! You were definitely carried away by a broom. :)

    I am so excited to read this book. Squeee!

    I love the little broom-magnet, I'm going to have to make something similar.

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