10 Years of 'The Fool's Illusion', and a Giveaway

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Updated on 9/18/2023 at 9:50 PM, PST

Ten years ago from last Thursday September 14th, I published my first full book of short fiction, "The Fool's Illusion"! To celebrate the occasion, I'm running a giveaway, which you'll find the details for below! But first, here's a timeline of notable blogposts leading up to the release of "The Fool's Illusion":

'The Fool's Illusion' Timeline: From Book Cover Art Concepts to Book Release

March 18, 2012: The Art of Lettering, Illustration and 'Illusion'

June 3, 2012: This is Not a Chainsaw

July 1, 2012: Concept Sketch for 'Fool's Illusion' Book Cover

July 7, 2012: Completed Concept Sketch for 'Fool's Illusion' Book Cover

March 24, 2013: A Change in Font Types

June 16, 2013: Finalised Version of 'Fool's Illusion Book Cover'

August 25, 2013: 'The Fool's Illusion' Book Cover is Completed!

September 21, 2013: 'The Fool's Illusion' has Arrived!

‘The Fool’s Illusion’ 10th Anniversary Giveaway

And here's what you've all probably been waiting for! (Or skipped all the way over to here for if you don't like timelines.) In celebration of this far out fantastic occasion, I'm running a giveaway between now and September 30, 2023 for a choice of two sets of prizes. The two sets of prizes are

1.  A signed print/paperback copy of “The Fool’s Illusion” (approximate retail value or ARV: $9.24) and  a $20 gift card (choice of physical or electronic) for Half Price Books
2.  An ebook copy of “The Fool’s Illusion”, (approximate retail value or ARV: $4.99) and a $25 gift card (choice of physical or electronic) for Half Price Books 

To enter, simply fill out the form below. No purchase necessary. This giveaway is open to US citizens 18 years of age and up only. Please be sure to read the Terms and Conditions (which can be found below and on the form) for other important details such as when the winner will be contacted and privacy statement. 

Good luck!

I'm taking next Monday off to take a rest from this busier than usual week. So, there will be no post next week. Because that Monday is the fourth one of the month when we normally have our Book-To-Movie, we will postpone the BTM until the following Monday (October 2).  

Until then . . .

The entry form for the Giveaway

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‘The Fool’s Illusion’ 10th Anniversary Giveaway - OFFICIAL RULES (Terms & Conditions)

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. MAKING A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. 

1.  PROMOTION DESCRIPTION: ‘The Fool’s Illusion’ 10th Anniversary Giveaway (\"Giveaway\") begins on SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 at 12:00 AM PST and ends on OCTOBER 1, 2023 at 12:00 AM PST (the \"Promotion Period\"). 

    The sponsor of this Giveaway is Steven Arellano Rose ("Sponsor"). By participating in the Giveaway, each Entrant unconditionally accepts and agrees to comply with and abide by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor, which shall be final and binding in all respects. Sponsor is responsible for the collection, submission or processing of Entries and the overall administration of the Giveaway. Entrants should look solely to Sponsor with any questions, comments or problems related to the Giveaway. Sponsor may be reached by email at SARELLANOROSE@GMAIL.COM during the Promotion Period. 

2.  ELIGIBILITY: Open to legal residents of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA who are a MINIMUM AGE of 18 YEARS OLD (the \"Entrant\"). Sponsor, and their affiliates, distributors, retailers, advertising and promotion agencies (the \"Promotion Entities\"), are ineligible to enter the Giveaway or win a prize. Household Members and Immediate Family Members of such individuals are also not eligible to enter or win. "Household Members" shall mean those people who share the same residence at least three months a year. "Immediate Family Members" shall mean parents, step-parents, legal guardians, children, step-children, siblings, step-siblings, or spouses. This Giveaway is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited or restricted by law. 

3. PRIZES:

The winner will get to choose one of two sets of prizes: 

First Set: a signed print/paperback copy of “The Fool’s Illusion” by Steven Arellano Rose (writing as Steven Rose Jr.)  (approximate retail value or ARV: $9.24) and  a $20 gift card (choice of physical or electronic) for Half Price Books

or    

Second Set: an ebook copy of “The Fool’s Illusion” by Steven Arellano Rose (writing as Steven Rose Jr.) (approximate retail value or ARV: $4.99) and a $25 gift card (choice of physical or electronic) for Half Price Books 

    Gift cards and gift certificates are subject to the terms and conditions of the issuer. Prizes cannot be transferred, redeemed for cash or substituted by winner. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to award a substitute prize of equal or greater value if a prize described in these Official Rules is unavailable or cannot be awarded, in whole or in part, for any reason. The ARV of the prize represents Sponsor's good faith determination. That determination is final and binding and cannot be appealed. If the actual value of the prize turns out to be less than the stated ARV, the difference will not be awarded in cash. Sponsor makes no representation or warranty concerning the appearance, safety or performance of any prize awarded. Restrictions, conditions, and limitations may apply. Sponsor will not replace any lost or stolen prize items.    

    This Giveaway is open to legal residents of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and Prize will only be awarded and/or delivered to addresses within said location. All federal, state and/or local taxes, fees, and surcharges are the sole responsibility of the prize winner. Failure to comply with the Official Rules will result in forfeiture of the prize.

    

4. HOW TO ENTER: Enter the Giveaway during the Promotion Period online by visiting the entry form.

    Automated or robotic Entries submitted by individuals or organizations will be disqualified. Internet entry must be made by the Entrant. Any attempt by Entrant to obtain more than the stated number of Entries by using multiple/different email addresses, identities, registrations, logins or any other methods, including, but not limited to, commercial contest/giveaway subscription notification and/or entering services, will void Entrant's Entries and that Entrant may be disqualified. Final eligibility for the award of any prize is subject to eligibility verification as set forth below. All Entries must be posted by the end of the Promotion Period in order to participate. 

    

5. WINNER SELECTION: The Winner of the Giveaway will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible Entries received throughout the Promotion Period. The random drawing will be conducted about THREE DAYS after the Promotion Period by Sponsor or its designated representatives, whose decisions are final. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible Entries received.

6. WINNER NOTIFICATION: Winner will be notified by email at the email address provided in the Entry Information approximately TWO DAYS after the random drawing. Potential Winner must accept a prize by email as directed by Sponsor within TWO WEEKS of notification. Sponsor is not responsible for any delay or failure to receive notification for any reason, including inactive email account(s), technical difficulties associated therewith, or Winner’s failure to adequately monitor any email account.

    Any winner notification not responded to or returned as undeliverable may result in prize forfeiture. The potential prize winner may be required to sign and return an affidavit of eligibility and release of liability, and a Publicity Release (collectively \"the Prize Claim Documents\"). No substitution or transfer of a prize is permitted except by Sponsor.

7. PRIVACY: Addresses and email contacts supplied by you will only be used for Giveaway purposes and will never be sold or shared except for passing on information for source(s) to send the prizes. By entering the Giveaway, you grant Sponsor permission to share your name and/or username on a publicly available announcement of the Winner. 

8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Sponsor assumes no responsibility or liability for (a) any incorrect or inaccurate entry information, or for any faulty or failed electronic data transmissions; (b) any unauthorized access to, or theft, destruction or alteration of entries at any point in the operation of this Giveaway; (c) any technical malfunction, failure, error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or communications line failure, regardless of cause, with regard to any equipment, systems, networks, lines, satellites, servers, camera, computers or providers utilized in any aspect of the operation of the Giveaway; (d) inaccessibility or unavailability of any network or wireless service, the Internet or website or any combination thereof; (e) suspended or discontinued Internet, wireless or landline phone service; or (f) any injury or damage to participant's or to any other person’s computer or mobile device which may be related to or resulting from any attempt to participate in the Giveaway or download of any materials in the Giveaway.

    If, for any reason, the Giveaway is not capable of running as planned for reasons which may include without limitation, infection by computer virus, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes which may corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Giveaway, the Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Giveaway in whole or in part. In such event, Sponsor shall immediately suspend all drawings and prize awards, and Sponsor reserves the right to award any remaining prizes (up to the total ARV as set forth in these Official Rules) in a manner deemed fair and equitable by Sponsor. Sponsor and Released Parties shall not have any further liability to any participant in connection with the Giveaway.

  

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11. SPONSOR: STEVEN ARELLANO ROSE, PO BOX 8481, WOODLAND, CA 95776,  SARELLANOROSE@GMAIL.COM