John Claude Bemis http://johnclaudebemis.com Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:59:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Winner of The White City giveaway http://johnclaudebemis.com/2011/07/winner-of-the-white-city-giveaway/ http://johnclaudebemis.com/2011/07/winner-of-the-white-city-giveaway/#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:17:19 +0000 admin http://johnclaudebemis.com/?p=936 Congratulations, Christina!  You’re this week’s winner of an advance copy of The White City.

As part of the giveaway, I asked participants to suggest other books that fans of the Clockwork Dark… Read the rest

]]> Congratulations, Christina!  You’re this week’s winner of an advance copy of The White City.

As part of the giveaway, I asked participants to suggest other books that fans of the Clockwork Dark series might enjoy while they’re (patiently… or not so patiently) waiting for the 3rd and final installment, The White City, to come out on August 23rd.

These are the suggestions:

  • Leviathan -Scott Westerfeld (lots of people suggested this one and it’s one of my recent favorites too)
  • Mortal Engines – Philip Reeve (also one of my very favorites!)
  • Percy Jackson Series – Rick Riordan (Lots of fun)
  • City Of Bones – Cassandra Clare (As are these)
  • Fly By Night – Frances Hardinge (I love this one!)
  • Freaks: Alive on the Inside – Annette Curtis Klaus (Don’t know it but sounds fascinating!)
  • Raised by Wolves – Jennifer Lynn Barnes (So does this series)
  • The Golden Compass – Philip Pullman (Classic!)
  • 100 Cupboards – N.D. Wilson (Heard great things)
  • Warriors, Cats of the Clans – Erin Hunter (I love animal fantasies…I have one coming out next spring.)
I see many here I haven’t checked out yet.  Can’t wait!  Thanks for the tips and thanks so much for being a part of the giveaway this week.  More to come…

]]> http://johnclaudebemis.com/2011/07/winner-of-the-white-city-giveaway/feed/ 0 Win an advance copy of The White City http://johnclaudebemis.com/2011/07/win-an-advance-copy-of-the-white-city/ http://johnclaudebemis.com/2011/07/win-an-advance-copy-of-the-white-city/#comments Sun, 17 Jul 2011 14:15:50 +0000 admin http://johnclaudebemis.com/?p=920 Share a book you think fans of the Clockwork Dark would enjoy.  Enter by Sunday, July 24th for a chance to win an advance copy of The White City.

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]]> Share a book you think fans of the Clockwork Dark would enjoy.  Enter by Sunday, July 24th for a chance to win an advance copy of The White City.

Giveaway details here.

While you’re eagerly awaiting the final book in the Clockwork Dark, I want to share a list of other recommended books that fans might enjoy.  Fantasy adventure, sci-fi, steampunk, historical fiction, classics, anything!  All responses will be shared on my website and on Facebook on Monday, July 25th.

Thanks for participating and good luck on winning your copy of the thrilling conclusion to the Clockwork Dark trilogy!

]]> http://johnclaudebemis.com/2011/07/win-an-advance-copy-of-the-white-city/feed/ 0 Winner of Smack Dab giveaway http://johnclaudebemis.com/2011/07/winner-of-smack-dab-giveaway/ http://johnclaudebemis.com/2011/07/winner-of-smack-dab-giveaway/#comments Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:10:46 +0000 admin http://johnclaudebemis.com/?p=912 Congratulations to Jana, the winner of a giveaway I had on Smack Dab In the Middle.  Jana, you’ll get your choice of The Nine Pound Hammer, The Wolf Tree, or an advance… Read the rest

]]> Congratulations to Jana, the winner of a giveaway I had on Smack Dab In the Middle.  Jana, you’ll get your choice of The Nine Pound Hammer, The Wolf Tree, or an advance copy of The White City.  Happy reading!

If any of you out there are not a follower of Smack Dab In the Middle, this is a great blog I belong to along with an assortment of talented writers of novels for middle-grade readers.  You’ll find fascinating insights into the publishing industry, children’s books, and the creative process.  Hope you’ll consider following us!

]]> http://johnclaudebemis.com/2011/07/winner-of-smack-dab-giveaway/feed/ 0 Winner for Audiobook Giveaway http://johnclaudebemis.com/2011/07/winner-for-audiobook-giveaway/ http://johnclaudebemis.com/2011/07/winner-for-audiobook-giveaway/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:04:16 +0000 admin http://johnclaudebemis.com/?p=904 Congratulations to Anna Heckenbach!  She is the winner of the most recent giveaway: her choice of an audiobook of The Nine Pound Hammer or The Wolf Tree.

For the contest, I asked… Read the rest

]]> Congratulations to Anna Heckenbach!  She is the winner of the most recent giveaway: her choice of an audiobook of The Nine Pound Hammer or The Wolf Tree.

For the contest, I asked folks to say what animal they would be if they were a Rambler.  Excellent and creative responses!  Several people said bears.  Others said skunk, pig, butterfly, hawk, horse, wolverine, and wolf.  Sarah Brooks insisted I tell you my choice.  I think I’d want to be a cougar.

In The White City, it will be critical that Ray learns how to take animal form in order to reach the Gog’s sinister Machine.  I bet some of you Ramblers can guess what he animal he wants to become…  (Lips sealed.  No spoilers from me.)

Thank you everyone who participated!  And thanks for all your support for the books.  More giveaways to come…

]]> http://johnclaudebemis.com/2011/07/winner-for-audiobook-giveaway/feed/ 0 Win a Clockwork Dark Audiobook! http://johnclaudebemis.com/2011/06/win-a-clockwork-dark-audiobook/ http://johnclaudebemis.com/2011/06/win-a-clockwork-dark-audiobook/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:27:25 +0000 admin http://johnclaudebemis.com/?p=898 Looking for a summer vacation audiobook that the whole family will love?  Enter this week’s contest for a chance to win an audiobook ofThe Nine Pound Hammer or The Wolf Tree (winner’s choice).

Listen as… Read the rest

]]> Looking for a summer vacation audiobook that the whole family will love?  Enter this week’s contest for a chance to win an audiobook ofThe Nine Pound Hammer or The Wolf Tree (winner’s choice).

Listen as the characters come to life, and music by yours truly.  Just in time for The White City coming out in August!

Giveaway Info here.

Enter by July 10th for a chance to win.  One entry will be selected at random.  All responses will be posted on my website later.

]]> http://johnclaudebemis.com/2011/06/win-a-clockwork-dark-audiobook/feed/ 0 Win a Clockwork Dark Audiobook! http://johnclaudebemis.com/2011/06/giveaway-of-an-advance-copy-of-the-white-city/ http://johnclaudebemis.com/2011/06/giveaway-of-an-advance-copy-of-the-white-city/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:51:57 +0000 admin http://johnclaudebemis.com/?p=809 Looking for a summer vacation audiobook that the whole family will love?  Enter this week’s contest for a chance to win an audiobook of The Nine Pound Hammer or The Wolf Tree… Read the rest

]]> Looking for a summer vacation audiobook that the whole family will love?  Enter this week’s contest for a chance to win an audiobook of The Nine Pound Hammer or The Wolf Tree (winner’s choice).

Listen as the characters come to life, and music by yours truly.  Just in time for The White City coming out in August!

Giveaway Info here.

Enter by July 10th for a chance to win.  One entry will be selected at random.  All responses will be posted on my website later.


]]> http://johnclaudebemis.com/2011/06/giveaway-of-an-advance-copy-of-the-white-city/feed/ 0 Winner for The White City giveaway http://johnclaudebemis.com/2011/06/winner-for-the-white-city-giveaway/ http://johnclaudebemis.com/2011/06/winner-for-the-white-city-giveaway/#comments Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:02:00 +0000 admin http://johnclaudebemis.com/?p=872 Congratulations to Anna Brooks, the winner of the giveaway for an advance copy of The White City!

Thank you so much to everyone who participated.  Watch my website and on Facebook for… Read the rest

]]> Congratulations to Anna Brooks, the winner of the giveaway for an advance copy of The White City!

Thank you so much to everyone who participated.  Watch my website and on Facebook for more giveaways all summer.

As part of the giveaway, I asked who was your favorite character from the Clockwork Dark trilogy and why.  Ray Cobb, the hero of the series, received the most votes, followed by his sister Sally, then Conker and Jolie.

A few of the comments given:

 

My favorite character in the Clockwork Dark series is Ray Cobb, because he is a good leader and looks out for the interests of others.

My favorite character is Sally.  I think its because she is real enough to get it wrong and let her ego get away with her.  At the same time as a developing Rambler she has this amazing potential to transcend. Also, since finishing reading The Wolf Tree to my son Kai  (6 1/2) it has come to my attention that he is actively thinking about and worrying about her. We both can’t wait to see what happens in The White City.

Ray is my favorite character because he is the main character and also he is learning to be a Rambler, that is exciting for me.  If he were my friend it would be fun to learn Hoodoo charms.

Conker because he has a nine pound hammer and he is the son of John Henry. He’s super strong and a giant.

My favorite character of the Clockwork Dark Series is Ray. At the beginning of The Nine Pound Hammer, Ray followed the lodestone where it pulled. As the series progresses, Ray starts to make his own choices, becoming a Rambler and taking care of his sister. I really like Ray’s confidence as he works with the other Ramblers to find his father, and Ray’s leadership skills as they try to defeat the Gog’s Machine.

 

]]> http://johnclaudebemis.com/2011/06/winner-for-the-white-city-giveaway/feed/ 0 Award nominations http://johnclaudebemis.com/2011/06/award-nominations/ http://johnclaudebemis.com/2011/06/award-nominations/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:37:07 +0000 admin http://johnclaudebemis.com/?p=804 The Nine Pound Hammer has been nominated for two state award lists –North Carolina and Pennsylvania.  Voting takes place in Spring 2012.  Fingers crossed!

]]> The Nine Pound Hammer has been nominated for two state award lists –North Carolina and Pennsylvania.  Voting takes place in Spring 2012.  Fingers crossed!

]]> http://johnclaudebemis.com/2011/06/award-nominations/feed/ 0 Congratulations School Visit Contest Winners! http://johnclaudebemis.com/2011/04/congratulations-school-visit-contest-winner/ http://johnclaudebemis.com/2011/04/congratulations-school-visit-contest-winner/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:46:14 +0000 admin http://johnclaudebemis.com/?p=774 I’m happy to announce that Deep Branch Elementary in Robeson County and Brentwood Magnet School of Engineering in Wake County are the winners of my free author visit contest. I look forward… Read the rest

]]> I’m happy to announce that Deep Branch Elementary in Robeson County and Brentwood Magnet School of Engineering in Wake County are the winners of my free author visit contest. I look forward to visiting their schools this spring!

Thank you to all the dedicated teachers who sent in letters for the contest. It was a difficult decision and I wish I could visit all the wonderful schools. Each teacher who entered will receive a signed copy of The Nine Pound Hammer for their school library.

]]> http://johnclaudebemis.com/2011/04/congratulations-school-visit-contest-winner/feed/ 0 Free Author Visit Contest for NC Schools http://johnclaudebemis.com/2011/03/free-author-visit-contest-for-nc-schools/ http://johnclaudebemis.com/2011/03/free-author-visit-contest-for-nc-schools/#comments Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:55:45 +0000 admin http://johnclaudebemis.com/?p=756 In appreciation for all that teachers around our state are doing for young readers, I’m offering a contest for NC schools to win a free author visit.  To apply simply send an… Read the rest

]]> In appreciation for all that teachers around our state are doing for young readers, I’m offering a contest for NC schools to win a free author visit.  To apply simply send an email to me at john@johnclaudebemis.com stating why an author visit would benefit your school.  Put “School Visit Contest” in the subject line and be sure to include applicant and school name and contact information.  300 word max.

Deadline: Friday, April 8th

Two schools will be chosen and contacted by Monday, April 11th.  Winning schools will be announced on my website.  School visits must take place before the end of the 2010-2011 school year.

Winning Schools Will Receive:

  • Up to 3 presentations during school visit!
  • Signed copies of mybooks for library!

The 3 presentations could include:

  • Assembly programs on the folklore, history, and music that inspired Bemis’ fantasy-adventure series, The Clockwork Dark. He involves students in a fun-filled performance of the legend of John Henry.
  • Classrooms or grade-levels visits where Bemis discusses his creative process and offers students exciting activities that will inspire them to develop their own stories.

Don’t hesitate to email me if you have any questions.  If you would like a pdf of the flyer to share with others, please email me.

Thank you!

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