Wednesday, August 10, 2011

YA Crush Final Round and Giveaways

Well it's here. I posted yesterday about the YA Crush Tournament, about Zach's surprising upset, and about #TeamKilt, pouring their blood, sweat and tears (okay, maybe not blood) into making him win. The reasons are many, but mostly it comes down to his advocates, and today there's a plethora of support pouring out for him and for them all over the place. Bloggers are posting their own takes on the tournament as well as their incentives for milestones across the competition. The link above will take you to one post that collects all of the links to the various giveaways.

Why do I think these girls (and of course, Jeri and Zach) deserve to win? Again, it's their dedication to the cause. Sleepless nights, non-stop and unwavering faith and cheerleading, the video they made, and of course the poem written to advocate Zach's case. Head to the Tournament and check them out. They're well worth it. Then, naturally, vote for Zach.

Today is so important. Jace has started with an early lead, but it's the closest race I've seen him in so far. #TeamKilt (the hashtag used on twitter to discuss the tourney as it relates to Zach's fans) saw this in Zach's last match against Tod. We started out behind and watched as most of the day the lead grew, shrank, then grew again to nearly 1000 votes. We never gave up, but none of us expected he would pull ahead and win in the end. Yet we did. At this point, we all know he can do it. Why? Because he's Zach. Because he has Amy and Jen of Fictitious Delicious advocating for him. But mostly, because he is backed by #TeamKilt.

Even the most diehard and seasoned of warriors need a reason to give and give, then get up and give some more. Those without the love of the character will also need something, some reason to give. So that's what we're here for. I'm going to tell you what you're getting.

If Zach hits 500 votes (okay that's happened, so this prize is already gone), I'll give 1 copy of PS I Love You to a randomly drawn winner.

Keeping with the Scottish theme (Yes I realize that in the above movie, the character was Irish, but the ACTOR is Scottish. And Hot.), if Zach reaches 1000 Votes, one lucky winner will get a copy of one of my favorite Scottish movies, Local Hero.

If Zach gets to 5000 votes, I will give someone a copy of one of my favorite YA Novels, Eyes Like Stars, and it's sequel, Perchance to Dream.

If Zach gets to 10,000 votes, I will gives someone a copy of Shine. No, I don't have an ARC, but I will preorder a copy to be delivered to you. Or we can make alternate arrangements if you'd prefer not to give me your address. I do understand; I don't even let pizza delivery people ring my bell and see inside my apartment... LOL

Finally, if Zach wins (Which we know he will), I will donate a photograph from Scotland from a very talented Scottish photographer, Fraser MacFarlane. The winner will get to pick ONE print from his store and I will purchase it for them.

So get out there and vote. Vote your little fingers off, get your friends and family to all do the same. Comment here to let me know who you are and that you're entering the contest for one of the prizes above. You only have to comment once to be entered for all, but you can only win one prize.

23 comments:

  1. I voted for Zach. I have another computer to do it on, and I'll try my kindle!

    melorabrock {at} gmail {dot} com

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  2. Fantastic prizes! It's so much fun being a part of #TeamKilt.

    Go Zach! <333

    Cyndi

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  3. Hi!
    I voted for Zach, I hope he'll win :)

    Thanks for the giveaway,
    mikki-mano@hotmail.com

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  4. I absolutely voted #TeamKilt Thanks for the giveaway!!


    Donna @ The Happy Booker
    ahappybooker at gmail dot com

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  5. I voted for Zach! :D

    ashley.mckinsey(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  6. I voted! Team Kilt all the way, baby. Zach still has plenty of time to get a come-from-behind win and if anyone can make that happen, it's us Team Kilt-ers.

    Thanks for hosting the giveaways! I'd love the chance to win :)
    Nikki(at)wickedawesomebooks(dot)com

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  7. Just voted Zach, finding more computers/browsers now :) Thanks for hosting these giveaways!

    Jess @ The Midnight Bookworm
    midnightbookworm@live.com

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  8. I voted for ZACH, shared the link on facebook and i am continuously tweeting about it @Twinklesmile023 !

    starlight023@hotmail.com

    Go Team Kilt !

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  9. I can't believe what a massive undertaking this random Crush Tourney has turned into. I am a proud member of TeamKilt, and I'm so excited about this!

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  10. My vote number was 1991! :)
    xlacrimax[at]gmail.com

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  11. And I just voted for Zachary from other browser (vote #3547) ^^

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  12. I voted for Zach! #TeamKilt

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    artgiote at gmail dot com

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  13. I voted for Zach!

    spav05(at)gmail(dot)com

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  14. I voted - ipad, iphone, laptop and daughters laptop! #TeamKilt

    Lesley1567 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  15. I voted for Zach!

    snifflykitty@gmail.com

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  16. I voted for Zach!

    bettyluvsbooks(at)gmail(dot)(com)

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  17. I am at the library, voting for Zach! :)
    thinkgreen.norwex(at)gmail(dot)com

    (love the idea of winning a photograph of Scottland - what a cool idea for a giveaway!!!)

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  18. I voted! AND I've been tweeted all day @litzalou... man, I've been having a blast! I hope I can stay up for the Up All Night Sleepover! :)

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway & GO TEAM KILT!

    litzalou(at)gmail(dot)com

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  19. JAAAAAAAAAACEEEEEEEEEEEE <3333333333333 how can you not love that smexxxxiii blondee?? aaaaaaaaah i love his sarcasm, that attitude, and i love HIM<333 #TEAMJACE #TEAMJACE #TEAMJACE #TEAMJACE #TEAMJACE #TEAMJACE #TEAMJACE #TEAMJACE #TEAMJACE #TEAMJACE #TEAMJACE #TEAMJACE #TEAMJACE #TEAMJACE #TEAMJACE #TEAMJACE #TEAMJACE #TEAMJACE #TEAMJACE #TEAMJACE #TEAMJACE #TEAMJACE #TEAMJACE #TEAMJACE #TEAMJACE <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

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  20. i voted TeamKilt. Zach FTW!!!

    chelleyreads AT gmail DOT com

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  21. Voted for Zachary :)

    aprilxu2222@gmail.com

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  22. Go Team Kilt!! I've voted on all the computers I could find, haha. I'm so proud of this fandom right now. Thanks for the giveaway. =)

    asherz86[at]gmail[dot]com

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