Words For Your Enjoyment: The GBBMC
March 17th, 2006
With The Lost Blogs release coming in just over a month, and the related secret site mere weeks away from going live — I wanted to take this opportunity to give one more plug to the genius behind the G.B.B.M.C. (or Grassroots Blogger Book Marketing Campaign).
The brainchild of Kevin Apgar, the G.B.B.M.C. will be taking place during the week of April 10-14 and challenges bloggers to write their blogs in the voice of a historical figure (one not included already in my upcoming book). The Top 3 sites (as voted by an expert in the field of writing blogs in the voices of historical figures, i.e. ME) will receive signed, first-edition copies of The Lost Blogs. Currently, there’s already 20+ sites signed up for the festivities, and there’s still time to get involved yourself.
So if you’re interested, check out the contest information here and scroll down to see the current list of participants. And get the word out to your fellow history-loving blog-writing friends.
not today, thanks
Comment by Wendi — March 17, 2006 @ 9:15 am
Wendi - What exactly does that mean?
Comment by Pauly D — March 17, 2006 @ 9:17 am
definitely an awesome idea…i’m doing this.
Comment by C(h)ristine — March 17, 2006 @ 9:35 am
Pauly D, prepare to be amazed…er, maybe not. Actually, keep your expectations low (re: me) — that way, you can be pleasantly surprised!
Comment by sandra — March 17, 2006 @ 9:55 am
I’m so in.
Comment by Alissa — March 17, 2006 @ 10:02 am
Oooh, I didn’t know there would be a PRIZE. I’m already involved - but will now put on my even BIGGER thinking cap.
Excellllllent.
Comment by Chase — March 17, 2006 @ 10:10 am
Yeah, Kevin! Great idea. But what exactly is a brainchild anyway? Sounds creepy…
Comment by Neil — March 17, 2006 @ 11:10 am
unfortunately, i’m illiterate, so i’m not able to participate, but i am going to suggest it to someone who i know enjoys writing. she also lives fairly close so if she wins the book, i can go over and admire her signed first edition copy.
Comment by better safe than sorry — March 17, 2006 @ 12:08 pm
BSTS - Great idea!
Comment by Pauly D — March 17, 2006 @ 12:09 pm
I already consider myself to be a historical figure, so I plan to be writing as ME.
Might as well send me that autographed copy right now…
Comment by Dave2 — March 17, 2006 @ 3:51 pm
20+ participants? Damn. I remember when there were only five and I thought, “Woohoo! I am SOOOO in the running for an autographed book!” Now that dream is beginning to fade away before my very eyes.
I’m so discouraged.
(At least it’s more people promoting your book, and that’s what counts.)
Comment by Rabbit — March 17, 2006 @ 7:29 pm
I’m doing the Pauly Promotion - now’s where’s my bumper sticker?
Comment by Kathleen — March 21, 2006 @ 6:20 pm
dang it.
NOW where’s my blah blah blah…
Comment by Kathleen — March 21, 2006 @ 6:21 pm