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Lost At Sea Scavenger Hunt Winners
Thanks so much to everyone who participated in the Lost At Sea Scavenger Hunt this past weekend. It was a lot of fun! Here are the winners for the main prizes, the bonus quiz, and the prize on Stop #1. Look for winners of individual author contests on each site, which you can find here.
First Prize (Kindle Fire, or $50 Amazon Gift Card, and signed copies of King’s Folly and King’s Blood): Kim Haddox
Second Prize ($25 Amazon Gift Card and signed paperback copies of King’s Folly and King’s Blood): Soleil
Third Prize (Signed paperback copies of King’s Folly and King’s Blood): Sarah Ortiz
Bonus Quiz Prize (Kindle Fire, or $50 Amazon Gift Card, and signed copies of King’s Folly and King’s Blood): Nadine McCarthy
Stop #1 ($25 Amazon gift card): Erick Wright
Lost At Sea Scavenger Hunt FINAL STOP #19 and Contest Entry Form
All finished?
If you’re done with all 19 stops, enter the prophecy that leads Wilek, Trevn, and the kinsman fleet to Er’Rets in the Rafflecopter form below. You can either enter your email or log in with Facebook on the form. A box will appear for you to type in the sentence you created by putting all the clue words together in order. I will contact the winners on February 21, so please add jill@jillwilliamson.com to your email list. Winners names will also appear in the Rafflecopter form, so you can check back to see who won.
Take the Lost At Sea Bonus Quiz
If you have read all the posts and think you know your stuff, you can take the Bonus Quiz to enter to win the second Kindle. Click here to take the Lost At Sea Scavenger Hunt Quiz.
Thanks for taking part in the Lost At Sea Scavenger Hunt! I hope you enjoyed meeting so many talented authors. Be sure to look for their books online, at your local library, or a bookstore near you.
What were the prizes again?
First Prize: Kindle Fire or ($50 Amazon Gift Card) and signed copies of King’s Folly and King’s Blood (unsigned if international winner).
Second Prize: $25 Amazon Gift Card and signed paperback copies of King’s Folly and King’s Blood (unsigned if international winner).
Third Prize: Signed paperback copies of King’s Folly and King’s Blood (unsigned if international winner).
Bonus Quiz Prize: Kindle Fire or ($50 Amazon Gift Card) and signed copies of King’s Folly and King’s Blood (unsigned if international winner).
Bonus giveaways: Look for more giveaways on various participating author sites (see each site during the hunt for details).
Troubles?
Looking for the first stop? You can find Stop #1 by clicking here.
Missed the final stop? You’re here! Enter on the Rafflecopter form above.
Did you miss a stop in-between? Click here to find links to all posts.
Having trouble with the Rafflecopter entry form? Email your name and the final sentence to jill@jillwilliamson.com and you will be entered manually.
Can’t find the Bonus Quiz? Click here to take the Lost At Sea Scavenger Hunt Quiz.
Questions? Email jill@jillwilliamson.com.
Lost At Sea Scavenger Hunt Stop #1
Welcome to the Lost At Sea Scavenger Hunt!
You’ve found Stop #1!
To celebrate the release of King’s Blood, I am taking my characters through a land of lands in search of a place they can call home. I hope you’ll have fun as you follow their journey.
Start on this post and read through each blog post on the hunt. There are 19 stops. Please follow them in order so that you can collect all the red clue words and enter your answer on the Rafflecopter form at Stop #19 for a chance to win the Kindle. If you want to enter to win the second Kindle, you’ll have to take a quiz at the end, so take your time and read each post carefully. The main prizes at Stop #19 are open to international entries. Also, many of the participating authors are running their own giveaways on their blogs, so keep an eye out for more ways to enter to win. Individual author contests, however, might have different entry rules, so please read the parameters on each site.
There is no reason to hurry through the hunt. Take your time. You have until Sunday night, February 19, at midnight, Pacific time to finish. Enjoy each stop and learn all about the different storyworlds and the books that go with them. Hopefully you’ll add a lot of new titles to your TBR booklist.
If you need help or get lost along the way, click here for assistance.
Hello, everyone!
I’m Jill Williamson, a chocolate loving, daydreaming, creator of kingdoms and the award-winning author of several young adult books including The Blood of Kings trilogy, Replication, The Mission League series, The Safe Lands trilogy, and The Kinsman Chronicles. I live in the Pacific Northwest with my husband and two children and a whole lot of rain.
This scavenger hunt is to celebrate the release of King’s Blood, book two in my Kinsman Chronicles trilogy. Here’s a little bit about the series:
The Kinsman Chronicles is an epic fantasy saga that follows the Hadar family in a story of survival, sacrifice, and courage as one world crumbles and another rises up in its place. This series is an ancient prequel to the Blood of Kings trilogy and takes place about five hundred years before Achan was born. This is an Old Testament-like world, so it’s darker and so are many of the characters who live in this time. Because of that, I recommend the book for readers aged 16 and up. These are not young adult novels, nor are they quick reads. This is a multi-point of view epic fantasy story. Think Lord of the Rings, The Belgariad, Wheel of Time, The Farseer trilogy, the Stormlight Archive, and other series in which the books are super long with complex plots and tons of characters.
Many have asked me how this series relates to my Blood of King’s trilogy. The picture below shows the years in which each series takes place.
Here’s a little bit about book two, King’s Blood:
In the second volume of Jill Williamson’s Kinsman Chronicles, a remnant has escaped the destruction of the Five Realms and now lives on several hundred ships adrift at sea. As a flock, they sail north into the unknown in hopes of finding land that might become their new home.
As the king’s illness worsens, Sâr Wilek takes authority over the expedition and struggles to rule the disjointed people, while assassination attempts, vicious serpents, and dark magic endanger his life.
One prophecy has come to pass, but another looms dauntingly in the future. Who is this Deliverer? And if the Magonians have him, what might that mean for the realm of Armania?
And here is what some are saying about the series:
“Williamson (The Blood of Kings trilogy) crafts a complex and vividly portrayed epic fantasy [in King’s Folly] reminiscent of George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series but less edgy and with a Christian worldview. Loosely following the events in the Old Testament, the author depicts a society in which paganism and superstition are deeply ingrained prior to the coming of the Savior.” —Library Journal
“[King’s Folly, book one] is an intense drama of biblical proportions…Wilek, Mielle, and Trevn in particular are intriguing, and the ending leaves readers wondering what adventures await this group of young people searching for truth.”–RT Book Reviews
“Williamson’s mesmerizing writing and intriguing characters make this second series entry (after King’s Folly) a must-read for epic fantasy fans.” —Library Journal review of King’s Blood
About the storyworld
SPOILERS!
Book one left my characters in boats, adrift at sea and searching for a place to call home. So, most of King’s Blood book takes place aboard ships, and the flagship of House Hadar is the Seffynaw.
The flagship Seffynaw is a three-masted great ship built of 500 evergold trees. She has high castles in the bow and stern and a low waist of open deck in the middle. The hull has four levels separated by three decks. The castles of the Seffynaw have additional decks, with the foredeck in the bow and the quarterdeck and stern deck in the aft. She is driven by whipstaff.
Her hull is painted bright blue and covered in carved, multi-colored figures of Thalassa, seabirds, fish, serpents, and wave women. The posts along the inner rails of the stern deck, quarterdeck, and forecastle are each carved in a figure of one of the Rôb Five and intricately painted. Her masts fly elongated ceremonial streamers, except on the main mast, which holds the flag of Armania.
With so many passengers, she sits low on the water like a fat tub stuffed with treasure. Commoners crowd the quarterdeck, most of them sitting in circles on blankets as if enjoying a picnic. All were refugees, fully reliant on the Seffynaw and her crew to keep them afloat. They each lived on the small piece of deck they occupied. No more, no less. Sâr Trevn, the youngest Hadar prince, knows that such a crowded ship is a pending disaster, though it cannot be helped at present. The Seffynaw has enough water to last three months, food to last even longer. They can catch fresh rainwater, should it rain, and fish for more food, but should the rain not come and the fish not bite, will they find land in time?
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Where To Next?
You can order King’s Blood on: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, CBD, the Book Depository or at your local bookstore!
CLUE! Write down this clue: In
The next stop on our map is: Stop #2, Ilyon, on Jaye L. Knight’s blog.
Before you go . . .
I’m giving away a $25 Amazon.com gift card. International winners will win a Visa cash card equivalent. Enter on the Rafflecopter form below.
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The Lost At Sea Scavenger Hunt Starts Tomorrow!
Are you ready for an adventure?
What?
Tomorrow, the Lost At Sea Scavenger Hunt goes live. You will start on my blog and follow the map through eighteen different storyworlds as you help the characters from my new release King’s Blood find a new home. There will be lots of talk about books and lots of chances to win books and other prizes. It is going to be EPIC.
When?
The scavenger hunt runs from tomorrow, Friday, February 17 at 12:00 noon, Pacific time through Sunday, February 19 at 12:00 midnight.
Where?
The hunt starts right here on my blog.
What are the prizes?
First Prize: Kindle Fire or ($50 Amazon Gift Card) and signed copies of King’s Folly and King’s Blood (unsigned if international winner).
Second Prize: $25 Amazon Gift Card and signed paperback copies of King’s Folly and King’s Blood (unsigned if international winner).
Third Prize: Signed paperback copies of King’s Folly and King’s Blood (unsigned if international winner).
Bonus Quiz Prize: Kindle Fire or ($50 Amazon Gift Card) and signed copies of King’s Folly and King’s Blood (unsigned if international winner).
Bonus giveaways: Look for more giveaways on various participating author sites (see each site during the hunt for details).
Who can enter?
Anyone can enter the main scavenger hunt contests. Any international winners will receive books from the Book Depository and the equivalent of US dollars in a Visa credit gift card. Contests on participating author websites each have their own entry instructions, so read each contest rules carefully before entering.
How does it work?
1. Start here, on my blog, on or after February 17 at 12:00 noon, Pacific time.
2. Follow the link at the end of my post to Stop #2. Each subsequent post will have a link that leads you to the next stop until you arrive back here at the end. You will collect clues along the way, enter any other giveaways you might find, and (if you want to participate) be sure to read each post so you can answer the questions for the Bonus Quiz Prize.
3. At the end of the hunt, you will find a place to enter the clues you will have gathered and have a chance to take the Bonus Quiz, if you want to. All answers must be entered before midnight on February 19, 2017.
4. Winners will be announced by Tuesday, February 21.
What other authors are participating?
Here is a list of the other authors in the hunt.
Stop #1 Jill Williamson
Stop #2 Jaye L. Knight
Stop #3 Ronie Kendig
Stop #4 Shannon Dittemore
Stop #5 Kim Vandel
Stop #6 Kerry Nietz
Stop #7 Steve Rzasa
Stop #8 K. M. Weiland
Stop #9 Kyle Pratt
Stop #10 John W. Otte
Stop #11 C. J. Darlington
Stop #12 Melanie Dickerson
Stop #13 Chawna Schroeder
Stop #14 Tricia Mingerink
Stop #15 Gillian Bronte Adams
Stop #16 R. J. Larson
Stop #17 Morgan Busse
Stop #18 Serena Chase
Stop #19 Jill Williamson
So, are you ready? I hope to see you all there!
Tinker is free on Kindle through Saturday
If you have some young readers in your life, gift them a Kindle copy of Tinker. It’s free until Saturday, 2-18-17. (Non USA countries, see the bottom of this post for links.)
Tinker is the first RoboTales book, a science fiction fairytale series for kids ages 7 – 13 or in grades 2nd – 8th.
Praise for Tinker…
“I read this book with my daughters. My 11 year old finished it on her own. My 9 year old got caught up in reading it that she forgot to stop reading when it was my turn. (We take turns reading out loud). The characters are great- from Tinker to Robo to the evil step-brothers, to helpful Mr. Monn. It’s nice to see Cinderella spun in a boy-friendly fashion that isn’t ultimately about romance. This is a great book that both boy and girl readers will enjoy. Fun but short for the older kids, just right for the reluctant middle-grade (3-5th grade) reader.”
-Toothless in Texas, Amazon Reviewer
“Though I am not a kid, I really enjoyed Tinker…this Cinderella style under-dog story had me from the start. It is well thought out with characters you can relate to. It is a fun read for kids and adults alike. Jill Williamson has created another great series with the help of her son Luke, what a great duo! My kids and I can’t wait to see what happens next in this series! 5 Stars!”
-Fire Dad^6, Amazon Reviewer
Join Me–and Rocket and Broom–at Realm Makers 2017 in Reno, NV
If you’ve been thinking about attending a writer’s conference, Realm Makers 2017 is going to be a great one. Speakers include Ted Dekker, David Farland, Robert Liparulo, James Rubart, Mary Weber, and more. I have the privilege of teaching the teen track, which I’m calling Guardians of Good Writing. We are going to learn a lot, work hard, but also have a lot of fun.
Fun like this:
For more information, visit http://realmmakers.net/conference. Hope to see you there!
And keep your eye out for more videos from Rocket and Broom.
What do you look for in a writing conference?
An Online Scavenger Hunt Is Coming . . .
I usually host a Facebook party to celebrate the release of a new book. While those are always fun, this time I wanted to try something different for the release of King’s Blood (Kinsman Chronicles, book 2). I’ve participated in several online scavenger hunts and thought it might be neat to do one as a release party.
So, mark your calendars for February 17 – 19, 2017 and join me and seventeen other authors as we follow the characters from King’s Blood over a world of worlds as they seek out a place to call home. You will visit 17 different author websites, discover their amazing storyworlds, learn about the books that take place in those worlds, and pick up a clue at each stop to enter to win the grand prize.
PRIZES:
First Prize: Kindle Fire or ($50 Amazon Gift Card) and signed copies of King’s Folly and King’s Blood (unsigned if international winner).
Second Prize: $25 Amazon Gift Card and signed paperback copies of King’s Folly and King’s Blood (unsigned if international winner).
Third Prize: Signed paperback copies of King’s Folly and King’s Blood (unsigned if international winner).
Bonus Quiz Prize: Kindle Fire or ($50 Amazon Gift Card) and signed copies of King’s Folly and King’s Blood (unsigned if international winner).
Bonus giveaways: Look for more giveaways on various participating author sites (see each site during the hunt for details).
WHEN AND WHERE:
February 17 at 12:00 noon, Pacific time, until February 19 at midnight, Pacific time
We will start right here on my author blog. The scavenger hunt is not a race, so there is no need to rush through. All prizes will be awarded after the end of the hunt. Winners will be notified by email.
HOW TO PLAY:
1. Start here, on my blog, on or after February 17 at 12:00 noon, Pacific time.
2. Follow the link at the end of my post to Stop #2. Each subsequent post will have a link that leads you to the next stop until you arrive back here at the end. You will collect clues along the way, enter any other giveaways you might find, and (if you want to participate) be sure to read each post so you can answer the questions for the Bonus Quiz Prize.
3. At the end of the hunt, you will find a place to enter the clues you will have gathered and have a chance to take the Bonus Quiz, if you want to. All answers must be entered before midnight on February 19, 2017.
4. Winners will be announced by Tuesday, February 21.
Planning to join us? Mark your calendar and leave a comment below to be entered to win a signed copy of King’s Blood. Tell me which place you most look forward to learning more about on the day of the hunt. (Click on the map to enlarge.)
King’s Blood Release Day and an EPIC SALE
KING’S BLOOD
Believe it or not, today is the official release day for King’s Blood, book two in the Kinsman Chronicles. My editor sent me a note to say that this is the longest fiction book on record ever published at Bethany House. If the genre were romance, that might be scary, but this is epic fantasy, so I am wearing this news (and all 210K plus words) as a badge of honor!
Isn’t it a gorgeous book?
EPIC SALE
I hope you like the second installment.
If you haven’t gotten around to reading this series yet, now is your chance! To celebrate the release of King’s Blood, I am running an EPIC SALE on the paperback copies of book one, King’s Folly. You can order autographed copies of King’s Folly from my author store for only $10, shipping included. (NOTE: My online store is wonky. It will not allow me to put free shipping on a book. So I priced the book at $7 and it will add $3 shipping to equal $10. Sorry that’s complicated… But it works!) Click here to visit the store.
MORE ABOUT BOOK TWO
King’s Blood (The Kinsman Chronicles): Book 2
SCAVENGER HUNT
And stay tuned for a special announcement coming tomorrow (February 1, 2017) about my release day scavenger hunt. I hope to see you all there.
Broken Trust has Released! (Mission League, book 3)
It’s finally here. Broken Trust, the third full-length book in the Mission League series has arrived. This book starts where Ambushed left off. Spencer is finishing up his junior year and training for his Outdoor Survival Training mission to Alaska.
Broken Trust
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL LIST OF MISSION LEAGUE BOOKS
Mardok and the Seven Exiles has been released
The RoboTales books aren’t my regular fare, but they’re special to me because I wrote them with my son, Luke. They are chapter books for readers ages 7-13. There will be six books in the series, and I’m trying to squeeze them in here and there when I can get a chance. These are fairytale retellings about boys and a robot dog.
Book one, Tinker, is a Cinderella story, and book two, Mardok and the Seven Exiles, parallels Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. It’s been a lot of fun to work with my son, but also to work with the young artists we have recruited to illustrate the interiors of the books. All the interior illustrations are done by kids. My husband is going to start recording audio books for them soon, which I’m also really excited about. More on that later.
For now, here is a little information about Mardok and the Seven Exiles:
Strange things are happening at the Space Force Military Academy. General Gruss believes the Ice Beast is responsible and asks cadet Riv Mardok to hunt down the menace. Mardok, always eager to “protect the helpless,” accepts the quest, but when he finds himself trapped, alone in the forest, his bravery isn’t enough to save him. Mardok has no choice but to call for help. The question is: will anyone answer?
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My name is Jill. I’m a daydreaming, chocolate loving, creator of kingdoms. I write weird books for teens. Fantasy is my fave. I'm a Whovian, a Photoshop addict, and a recovering fashion design assistant, who was raised in Alaska. I love to teach writing.
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