April "Fool's Illusion" Sweepstakes Extended Deadline

Because of the lack of entries in The April Fool's Illusion Sweepstakes, yours truly is extending the entry deadline to 11:59 p.m., Sunday 14th April 2013 Pacific Standard Time. So now you have almost a whole week more to get your best April Fool's story in the comments box below for a chance to win a Fool's Illusion collector's set! That's a free print copy of my upcoming book, two fully coloured book marks, and a fully coloured poster. Who doesn't like free stuff? Take advantage of this chance to win these items. One of you may even end up being the first to own a copy of my new book! So you may be able to say to your friends, family and the later generations that you were the first in history (besides the author, of course) to own a copy of The Fool's Illusion! Wouldn't that be just so out'a sight? For contest rules and other details, please see last week's post. The date for announcing the winner will be any time between Tuesday the 16th and Saturday the 20th of April.

Come on! Bring on some fool's laughs with those April Fool's stories! If you're shy about posting, maybe I'll post one of my best April Fool's pranks just to help you get started (although I disqualify for the prize, of course).

Until next time . . .

--Steven Rose, Jr.

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