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So, I got these all done:
Finished product.
And I’m really pleased with the way most of them came out.
Most of them. But not all.
The first several text blocks I trimmed, I had the fence on my guillotine set in the wrong place, and trimmed the top margin a little too close. Oh, it’s the sort of thing that probably only I would ever notice (seriously, it’s only about 5mm off), but when it comes to my work I’m a bit of a perfectionist. So I just wouldn’t feel right in selling them for the normal $100 price. Instead, I’m going to use them for promotional purposes. Starting with having a drawing for one now.
So, if you would like a nearly perfect, hand-bound, cloth-covered copy of Communion of Dreams, do two things, and I will enter your name for a drawing:
- “Follow” this blog (or “Like” the Facebook page).
- Leave a comment below (or on the Facebook page).
You’ve got until Sunday morning, when I log on to see who has entered. Then I’ll put all the names into a hat, and draw one out. That person will get the copy of the book. For free. I’ll even pay the postage. And let you pick which edition number you want of those available. And inscribe it as you prefer (well, within bounds…)
Please, only one entry per person, and open to everyone. If you’ve already ordered a hand-bound copy of the book (or are due one from the Kickstarter) and you win this one, you can have me either send it to you or to the recipient of your choice. Easy.
Don’t wait — get your entry in now.
Jim Downey
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Communion Of Dreams 
What a fantastic promotion! I’m down for an entry!! 🙂
Comment by Anna July 18, 2013 @ 1:04 pmDone!
Comment by James Downey July 18, 2013 @ 1:07 pmPut me in.
Comment by Nancy hulan July 18, 2013 @ 1:16 pmOK, you’re in!
Comment by James Downey July 18, 2013 @ 1:27 pmI loved Communion of Dreams! And it would be awesome to have a hard copy along with my digital.
Comment by lizzluck July 18, 2013 @ 1:17 pmEntered!
Comment by James Downey July 18, 2013 @ 1:27 pmThis is not a contest entry, just a heads up of boosting the signal. As much as I love the tactile experience of a book in hand, I’ve already read this piece a couple times, enjoying it slightly more with each go ’round. But, i want my friends to get the heads up, so i will be sharing this on FB.
Comment by Mike July 18, 2013 @ 1:30 pmWell, thanks, Mike!
Comment by James Downey July 18, 2013 @ 1:49 pmI’m always up for a free copy!
Comment by Doug Stewart July 18, 2013 @ 1:35 pmEntered! Good luck!
Comment by James Downey July 18, 2013 @ 1:49 pmI’m saving to purchase it (thank you student loans!) and so will buy it anyway if I don’t win, but egads, that’s GORGEOUS.
Comment by Bonnie Lin Cyr July 18, 2013 @ 1:35 pmThanks, Bonnie – got you entered!
Comment by James Downey July 18, 2013 @ 1:50 pmPut me in the drawing. Not for myself, but for an SCA friend who doesn’t like ebooks and is not on Facebook. I have it on Kindle.
Comment by alixtheweaver July 18, 2013 @ 1:48 pmHappily so!
Comment by James Downey July 18, 2013 @ 1:50 pmIt looks amazing! Good luck.
Comment by Erica Jones July 18, 2013 @ 2:06 pmThank you!
Comment by James Downey July 18, 2013 @ 2:21 pmWell, yeah! Of course, I’d like a free copy of your novel. Who in their right mind wouldn’t? And I don’t have an e-reader, so I haven’t read it yet. – Brock Hanke (Juan)
Comment by Brock Hanke July 18, 2013 @ 2:09 pmGot you entered – good luck! And even if you don’t win this copy, the paperback is available here: https://www.createspace.com/3769740
Comment by James Downey July 18, 2013 @ 2:23 pmThe cover is Beautiful!!! I’d love to win one.
Comment by Sue Weinberg July 18, 2013 @ 2:24 pmYou’re at least entered! Good luck!
Comment by James Downey July 18, 2013 @ 2:27 pmFree really fits into my budget. Thanks for the chance.
Comment by Weaving Reader July 18, 2013 @ 3:13 pmAnd good luck!
Comment by James Downey July 18, 2013 @ 3:17 pmYou have so many talents! I would really like a copy of your book…….Hugs to you! Debi
Comment by debi1961 July 18, 2013 @ 6:23 pmThanks – and good luck!
Comment by James Downey July 18, 2013 @ 8:03 pmYes! I also love how you show the whole process in pictures.
Comment by Rachel July 18, 2013 @ 6:34 pmDanke!
Comment by James Downey July 18, 2013 @ 8:04 pmI’ve heard many good tings about the book. Bad part, it has only been available electronically. I refuse on principle to by an e-reader.. Would love a copy.
Comment by Bill Stapleton July 18, 2013 @ 11:05 pmGot you entered, Bill, and good luck!
But I want to make a correction: it has *always* been available in paperback, either through Amazon or off my website to this link: https://www.createspace.com/3769740
Further, Amazon has always offered free Kindle emulators for just about any computer or mobile device – there’s no need to buy an e-reader. If you can post a comment on a blog, chances are you can read the book on the same device. More info here, if you’re interested: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=dig_arl_box?ie=UTF8&docId=1000493771
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“Communion Of Dreams” is highlighted today on eBookDaily.com:
http://ebookdaily.com/free-kindle-ebooks/2014-04-02
Comment by eBookDaily Free Kindle Books April 2, 2014 @ 4:58 pmWell, thanks for the heads-up!
Comment by James Downey April 2, 2014 @ 5:16 pm