My Eleventy-First Follower Giveaway Extraordinasticganza!!

First off, Bilbo would like to say a few words:

"I don't know half of you half as well as I should like..."

Now, now, Bilbo. Let's not get cheeky.

So! I've finally reached (and now sailed past) eleventy-one followers, which, seriously guys, makes me so happy. I've wanted to do a giveaway for a while and this feels like the perfect time.

I don't want to do anything complicated, so all you have to do is be a follower (or become a follower) and leave a comment to be entered. However! If you can tell me in your comment, in exactly 11 words, why you should or want to win, you will get another entry. Ditto if you Facebook, Tweet, or blog about the contest.


Prizes!


There are 11 prizes up for grabs:

1. A copy of my favorite book when I was 11 years old, THE TRUE CONFESSIONS OF CHARLOTTE DOYLE.
2. A copy of one of my favorite reads of 2011, I CAPTURE THE CASTLE.
3. A copy of Anne Lamott's BIRD BY BIRD, which is an excellent writing resource.
4. A package including some of my favorite writing treats and treasures, including this guy. (I tried to include a picture but it wouldn't let me.)
5. A first chapter crit.
6. An entire read through of your MS with feedback (and I'm a fast reader.)
7. A query crit from Christine Tyler. (I know, guys. I KNOW.)
8. An interview on my blog with 11 tailored-to-you questions.
   
9. A picture, based on your hook, drawn by my 6-year-old, Halle. (And she's got skills, mind you.)
10. A fanfiction, based on your hook, by my 8-year-old, Jenna. (Also awesome.)
11. The opportunity to pick my husband's brain about any medical or fighting questions you might have. He's a Physician Assistant and an all-sorts-of-violence (except real life) buff, so he knows what he's talking about.

Winners of the books, crits, and the package of treats will be awarded randomly. Other prizes MAY be awarded to my favorite 11 word comments. So entertain me, minions wonderful followers.

The contest will go until 11/11/11, which is three weeks from today.

So, to sum up:

Be a follower and leave a comment--1 point.
Leave an 11 word comment--1 point
Twitter, Facebook, or blog love-1 point each

Please tally up your point total in your comment (point tally not included in 11 words) and please, be honest. Remember, even if you can't see Bilbo, he might be watching you. And he doesn't like cheaters.

*shudder*

*side note for my sisters and other non-writer friends: Feel free to enter, too! If you win one of the writerly prizes, I'll be happy to negotiate alternatives. So...please enter?

**CONTEST CLOSED**