Comments on: The Day of Gimmicky Promotional Giveaways

By: Gimmicky Promotional Giveaway Contest Winners (David Louis Edelman’s Blog)

Gimmicky Promotional Giveaway Contest Winners (David Louis Edelman’s Blog) — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 23:44:30 +0000

[...] had a lot of fun with this Infoquake Gimmicky Promotional Giveaway thing. (See this entry for a recap of the rules.) I received a lot more limericks than I had anticipated, and a lot fewer [...]

By: Thom Stanley

Thom Stanley — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 02:14:27 +0000

While I’m a gamer, and I loved the book, and am fond now of the author, I would say I would probably NOT buy an Infoquake game. Let’s wait until the Jump Trilogy is completed before we make that leap, neh? The movie I’d be all over that. Game, no.

By: Stephenson Crossley

Stephenson Crossley — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 15:00:32 +0000

Hey David, this promotion is a great idea! I also think it would be worthwhile to send a copy of Infoquake to a couple production companies as well as videogame makers… I’ll think about who I know out here… Obviously Hollywood is way behind the times as we are still making P.K. Dick movies, but the videogame angle may be a good one…

By: David Louis Edelman

David Louis Edelman — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 22:10:56 +0000

Buy and read the book? Damn, I had no idea anybody would think to do that.

Thanks for the info, Starlady.

By: _starlady_

_starlady_ — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 14:33:58 +0000

Info on fancy dress reception at Capclave:
http://sfwa.org/news/2006/capclave.htm
Looking forward to a possible picture with you!

FAQs “Why should I join SFWA?”
http://sfwa.org/faq/why_join.htm

Of course, the best reason to join, imo, is the yearly NY Publishers Reception, if you’re close enough to travel to NYC. It is an extraordinary networking event with most of the top agents, editors and publishers in the field (~250 people). Only SFWA members can reap the benefits of this night, though.

You realize, don’t you, that now I have to buy and read Infoquake? You’ve managed to intrigue me.

By: David Louis Edelman

David Louis Edelman — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 14:15:22 +0000

Starlady: Fancy dress party at Capclave? First I’ve heard of it. Does sound like fun though. If I do attend, you’re certainly welcome to get a picture with me in a tux suit.

And being that I’m not a member of SFWA, this is the first I’ve heard of the reception in Manhattan. I have a real hard time planning ahead of time…

Thom: I have, in fact, received several #1 and #3 submissions, and a smattering of others. But only one #4 submission so far… you could still win!

By: Thom Stanley

Thom Stanley — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 04:36:11 +0000

Has anyone (aside from myself) tried no. 1?

By: Brad Goldberg

Brad Goldberg — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 19:34:05 +0000

HI–Please read the email sent from Queensberg re: St. John’s DLIS
Gratefully
BLG

By: Liz

Liz — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 19:25:21 +0000

Nerds in tuxes! I need to get my registration taken care of, stat.

By: _starlady_

_starlady_ — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 02:26:43 +0000

>> I wish I could do #4. Sigh.

> If #4 is too embarrassing, I could make the winner of that one anonymous.

Oh, boy, did I leave my comment open to misinterpretation. I simply meant that my husband is a non-traveling mundane. There hasn’t been any fun at cons for me. Sigh. However, I do write erotica and I could make up a juicy story for you! Oh, no, wait, there is that pesky “the most interesting true story” rule.

Are you aware of the fancy dress party at Capclave? (Saturday night at 9 PM.) Maybe I could get a picture with you . . . in a tux?

And, are you planning to be at the SFWA NY Publishers Reception on Monday, Nov 20th in Manhattan? (Right after Philcon.) Oh, gawd, I sound like a stalker. I’ll stop now.

Diane