I thought I would have to wait until April to start giving away ARCs in blog contests.
It will be spring, I thought.
It's a new month, I thought.
But the fabulous reaction to Nightshade's cover and book trailer have pushed my already impatient self over the edge.
So the first contest begins NOW.You can win the first signed Nightshade ARC giveaway by entering my first Annual PARANORMAL HAIKU CONTEST!
What is a paranormal haiku?
Haiku is a Japanese poem form which follows a 5 syllable, 7 syllable, 5 syllable format
Making it paranormal is just a matter of adding the appropriate content.
For example:
Vampire angst erodes
the moment love trumps bloodlust;
how long can it last?
OR
Can mummies find love?
Passion knows no bounds, but still
dust is a turnoff.
Entries accepted until Wednesday, March 31! And to answer Dani's question - yes, I will accept multiple entries - send all the haiku your heart desires!
Your killing me here Andrea! Can I enter more than once because if not I'm going to have to ponder for awhile until I have an AWESOME haiku! :)
ReplyDeleteOutside, zombies groan.
ReplyDeleteSoon, they'll find their way inside.
Until then, I wait.
Travis
spongyman1026@yahoo.com
This sounds fun. I'm not much of a writer, though
ReplyDeletePale skin, cold to touch.
Teeth are bared as it bites neck,
Blood slowly drips down
Hopefully, I could think of more.
Hi Andrea,
ReplyDeleteOk this is my first time writing heikus so please forgive me if I do this wrong.
These are all inspired by The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan since that's what I'm reading at the moment.
Zombies everywhere
How can we survive this place
Where to run and hide
There's no going back
When the one you love is turned
Now all hope is lost
No longer human
Broken fingers, missing teeth
Seeking flesh to eat
This was fun! I want to do more! ;)
Trini
My girlfriend got bit
ReplyDeleteSo I let her bite me too
Ghoul-on-ghoul action
"Forget him." Mom said
But I know that my werewolf
Still moons after me.
Dated a Golem
Loyal, tall, had rock hard abs
But dumb as a rock.
There's a poltergeist
Living in my upstairs bath
Shower's always cold.
Dear Doc Frankenstein,
My dog, Skippy, died last week
Do you take nickels?
Oooh, I want, I want, I want!! *sighs dreamily at the photo*. Okay, so I've never been any good at writing haiku's. I don't think today is any different. But here is my completely unprofessional attempts and yes, apparently I have a werewolf/vampire theme going tonight!
ReplyDeleteLovers war, who wins?
Vampire, he then dines: Le charred
tail a la werewolf.
Vampire: pale, cold. Old
man suffering centuries
of incontinence.
Shirtless werewolves? Hot.
Coughing furballs? Not. Kissing,
love's furry problem.
I'll post again if I can think up anything else! That was fun :D
Thanks!
hanging.by.a.moment_@hotmail.com
Lol this should be funny (only talking about my attempt here). Poetry was never my strong point but you gotta do what you gotta do. Haha
ReplyDeleteI'm reading Succubus Shadows at the moment which heavily influenced this.
In my dreams, hidden
They show me what is not real
But I'm not so sure
Reality faked
Lies told as though they are truth
I wish this would end
Where are my saviours?
I'm all alone, nothing's real
I wish I could die
The demons kill me
Not taking away my life
Wishes mean nothing
Andrea! No haiku but a giant CONGRATULATIONS!!! So excited and happy for you!! xxoo
ReplyDeleteHere's my attempt:
ReplyDeleteOnce there was a time
When I felt emotion
Now I am just cold
Taken for granted
Life is something else for me
Now I crave your blood
Wow, I think the last time I wrote a haiku was in Gr 5! Thanks, that was fun :)
Mel
hefollowedme AT gmail DOT com
I vote for Brodie!
ReplyDeleteAll the haiku's so far are great.
ReplyDeleteI came up with a few more.
Slowly I descend.
Fall from grace is what I've done.
Angel I'm no more.
Late at night awake,
Candles flicker, chill down spine,
Ghostly shadows near.
So hungry, slow pace,
Human spotted, chased, devoured.
Not full, must have more.
Howling at the moon,
Is what I have always done.
Werewolf that I am.
These haikus are AMAZING! Keep 'em coming! I'm laughing and getting chills. Talent, I say, you've got talent!
ReplyDeleteThese are hilarious!
ReplyDeleteI do not think I have ever written a haiku before. Here is an attempt... I apologize if I completely mess them up!
ReplyDeleteI awoke here
The dark so deep, so complete
I have become more
Glistening white fangs
Echoes of pain, drops of blood
The whisper of death
Eternity of pain
Curled in a corner... pain
Of pain I will be
The night stalking me
Grasping, longing forever
Hopeless surrender
Silence awakened
A predator with no soul
Knowing its prey comes
robin [at] intensewhisper [dot] com
He knew her desire
ReplyDeleteand she his across the miles
the curse of prescience
I need this book:
ReplyDeleteBigfoot is out there
The evidence confirms it
No way it's a hoax.
-stefan-
OOOOOH, I want one!!!! Ok, here goes.....
ReplyDelete1. Faeries flying by
Never forgetting to smile
Happy thoughts fuel them
2. Dark times come
The cold ones burn with hunger
Do not anger them
3. Pirate etiquette
Yar, before argh scallywag
or else walk the plank
4. The nymphs define lust
Embracing, kissing, touching,
Never letting go
5. Dragon eggs crack wide
Burning eyes looking around
Take their rightful place
OK Robin for never writing haiku before you rock...
ReplyDeletehere's mine, all leaning towards erotic vampire themes but that's still within the paranormal parameters
smell of fear and lust
the terror and arousal
ultimate pleasure
love on bloodstained lips
drinking your fill of nightmares
desire is unleashed
mystical vampire
centuries of seduction
blood stained surrender
erotic vampire
my intimate fantasy
drink the sacred wine
my sexual wish
enchanting transformation
drink your fill of me
lush lips on crystal
drink arousal and nightmares
blood stains on velvet
RoxanneRhoads @ aol . com
Great contest!
ReplyDeletewake inner demons
the autumn moon's for hunting
heed its dark command
rise up consume kill
the beast inside commands you
follow it to death
mix your blood with hers
now the turning moon has come
can she survive it?
can you feel the change?
as death takes its strangling hold
turns you to the beast
death is at the door
can you hear its booming knocks?
go open the door
look upon the scene
the mangled mess you have made
dying, dying, dead
barbrafl737 (at) yahoo (dot) com
Oh nice contest wish I was better at writing Haiku
ReplyDeletePale as the Moonlight
A beauty unreal a fear I can feel
eyes that bare no soul
Fast as the wind blows
strength beyond what is human what's normal
the vampire who I love
A witch with powerful spells
A werewolf who promised never to love
A vampire who not kind
So many people competing... Must submit more....!
ReplyDeleteLightning crashes in
Her power wanes with each kiss
I will see this through
Crimson crescent smile
Licking my mind's desire
She whispers my name
The running wolf girl
Burning with indignation
her place will not fade
I got two more:
ReplyDeleteImmortality,
Humans long for not knowing,
Loneliness I live.
Sunlight starts to shine.
It is far too late to hide,
As I turn to ash.
Oh my word; so many incredible entries. How am I supposed to choose a winner!!! I need more ARCs!!
ReplyDeleteI already have an ARC (thanks fab crit partner!), and nobody wants to read my sorry attempt at poetry, but I got shivers looking at your stack of ARCs. *shivers again*
ReplyDeleteThese are probably ridiculous, considering I've never written haikus before, but I tried. I might submit more later!
ReplyDeleteFlesh ruptures with fur
Jagged fangs protrude from jaw
The beast consumes him
Golden eyes gleaming
Clawed fingers clasped together
They await their moon
His teeth are changing
This full moon is giving him
A monster tooth ache
I have to give this another shot to rise my chances!
ReplyDeleteThe moon shines bright, full
It's that time of month again
I can barely wait
I rush to my field
It knows me well now, my wolf
Eagerly we meet
My clothes come off fast
Thick hair now covers my skin
My body contorts
Now I am the wolf
I run, loving the freedom
The wind fills my heart
This is what I want
Hoping to last forever
But then it is dawn
I just wanted to come back and say how awesome it is that you're promoting poetic expression in this way. AWESOME!! I might have another entry if I can subdue it into 5/7/5 by the 31st.
ReplyDeleteThanks!!
Got it.
ReplyDeleteA night bird twittered
at the window, tapped the sill.
A chirp then a claw.
I am still reeling from the awesomeness that is all the haiku! You guys rock :)
ReplyDeleteNever done this before and I don't know if this is right, but I want that book!! lol
ReplyDeleteSo hear it goes:)
Glittering Gold
Flowers of mist
Wings of sheer glass
Catch the fallen
Hidden hope
Lingering doubt
Wanted lust
Catch the fallen
Be still be brave
Feel a wish
Breath the night
Catch the fallen
Kiss of midnight
Breath to Breath
Flowers to scent
I caught the fallen
tina_gagnier@yahoo.com
Thicken veins with red juices
ReplyDeleteThis wine is my curse
Fill my desire, as I embrace my sin
hahahaha...this is pure awesomeness
ReplyDeletei'm sooooo glad that i already have my ARC (thanks big sis!) but it was an absolute pleasure reading through these...brilliant!
good luck picking! haha
Garth - I know! It's going to be so hard to choose!! Yay for great haiku!
ReplyDeleteUFO's are real.
ReplyDeleteLook into the sky at night.
I want to believe.
-stefan-
the old religion
ReplyDeleteAvalon, the fae, magic
dying more everyday
May as well try some more. :3 Not just in Japanese format, but in Japanese itself. :D
ReplyDelete狼は wolves don't only
森に住む物 just live in
だけじゃない。 forests alone.
僕の血は my blood is
妖精女帝の血 the faerie queen's blood
時が流れ。 time flows on.
夢の対価 the price of dreams
は毎日高く is increasing
なってゆく。 everyday.
煉獄が purgatory/land of the dead has
今夜見えてゆく on this night become visible
行くべきか？ should i go?
I could have done better but my brains are dead from grad school applications/translation projects. ._.
This is fun! =) I keep thinking of news ones. *g*
ReplyDelete- - - - - - -
A flash of brown fur
paws racing through underbrush.
Until they're feet again.
- - - - - - -
Fangs flashing through lips,
a drop of crimson shining.
At night, he finds me.
- - - - - - -
Fallen from grace, he
soared into my fragile heart.
Forbidden love is sweet.
Shifting features make
ReplyDeletean animal of a man,
humanity dead.
I have to have an arc. I must have one. I MUST.
ReplyDeleteHere:
Witch eyes shine through black
They mostly weep in secret
Hearts encased in hell
Cross the river blue
Cliffs rise against night skyline
Demon's lair exposed
Ancient spells reverse
Above a misted island
Creatures crawl through sand
Wow! Haiku in Japanese! Yay!!
ReplyDeleteWow! what an oportunity! I just read about your book and I'm so happy its going to get published in Latin America!! :D
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm not a great writer, but here is my Haiku :
My love, I wait
Until you rise from earth,
I wait, forever.
Very simple, eh? :D Hope you like it!
magabygc AT gmail DOT com
I have to have one.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I'm pushing the paranormal envelope but what if something is scientifically unexplainable? That counts, right?
The tree quivered, stripped.
Pleading branches pulled my hair
Both, naked and felled.
Another two...
ReplyDeleteHocus-Pocus, spells
Badly spoken. Dreary times
Are now the focus.
Wings are aflutter.
Surroundings filled with color.
Fairies bring forth spring.
ooooh! This sounds fun! Haha! Here's my first entry... about a guardian angel. :)
ReplyDeleteHe flies down to her
Feathers of heaven wither
In a dance of fall
Guardian whispers of
Temptations beneath the skin
Divine in darkness
He reaches with light
That burns their flesh in desire
They fall with a kiss
Thanks!
precious_shusky@yahoo.com
Another one, this time about a werewolf. :)
ReplyDeleteHe breaks through his skin
Stares at me with a wild lust
That echoes in me
I smile, surrender
As his warm body shivers
Another yearning
I hold on to him
Beneath the fur, his heart is
Beating just for me
Thanks!
precious_shusky@yahoo.com
Wings enfolding me
ReplyDeleteIn an intimate embrace
Until judgment day
precious_shusky@yahoo.com
The moon holds me back
ReplyDeleteHuman skin abandons me
For the wolf inside
precious_shusky@yahoo.com
Oh no. Haikus are supposed to be just one stanza right? Oh dear.
ReplyDeleteGuardian whispers of
Temptations beneath the skin
Divine in darkness
precious_shusky@yahoo.com
I need an ARC. *sighs* I must. *writes more haikus*
ReplyDeleteKisses of the damned
Consume my humanity
Leaving me cold, dead.
precious_shusky@yahoo.com
Vampire kisses burn
ReplyDeletePassion upon her sweet lips
Taking her heartbeat
precious_shusky@yahoo.com
A pixie-related haiku (inspired by Need):
ReplyDeleteI sleep, dreaming him
To life, kissing him tonight.
Gold dust on my lips.
precious_shusky@yahoo.com
Congratulations. They look great!
ReplyDeleteSo many entries but I'll toss one in because this is a fun contest for the ARC's.
Moon; blood stains silver,
reflecting immortal pain.
Cursed forevermore.
DawnEmbers@ymail.com
Wow - I am amazed by all the entries. This is so exciting!
ReplyDeleteAnything can happen
ReplyDeleteWhen you find love with a vamp
Keep the stake handy
Stacey
secsec1@gmail.com
a kiss on the lips
ReplyDeletecan be quite sentimental;
on the neck's a scream.
I REALLY WANT NIGHTSHADE, gahhh why couldn't I being a world renound haiku creator???
ReplyDeleteI have attempted to draft up some haikus but they all suck, especially compared to the ones I see above :( this is all I got:
Zombies can eat brain
I wish I was a zombie
Instead I eat cake
For the record I much prefer cake:)
**drools embarrassingly over the gorgeous cover!
ReplyDeleteErotic Blood Lust
Dark Red Desire of life
Vampires On the hunt
Darkness precedes light
vampires lust for blood endures
to hunt another
Great event! Thanks for having it!
Have a great day every one!
Kate (aka YzhaBell's BookShelf)
http://yzhabellasbookshelf.blogspot.com/
mleger0546(@)rogers(.)com
Ghost lips have I kissed
ReplyDeleteor at least I think I did
for death breath lingers
Shelley
He haunts, touches me
ReplyDeleteWith cold fingertips of death
He lingers tonight
Precious
precious_shusky@yahoo.com
Red drips from his chin
ReplyDeleteMy pure, painful sacrifice
He holds me, I yield.
Precious
precious_shusky@yahoo.com
She murmurs the spell
ReplyDeleteTangle of words etched with lust
And I was enslaved
Precious
precious_shusky@yahoo.com
May I just say, I SO want to win an ARC! Here goes.
ReplyDeleteheads thrown back, ears flat,
wolves howled the moon loose from its
mooring in the trees
hovering around
a circle of ancient stones,
wraiths found their anchor
the witches circled,
gazing on flightless creatures
impotent below
Tricia - I think you may be channeling NIGHTSHADE somehow; those are unbelievably relevant to the story!
ReplyDeleteCool! I always wanted to be psychic (as long as I didn't have to know anything really nasty, you know). Anyway, I had to go with wolves and witches given your stories. :D
ReplyDeleteWalking down the stairs
ReplyDeleteIn the moonlight, he saw her
Her fangs shine brightly
He screams, but none hear
He tries to run, but cannot
She won't let him go
Because she loves him
And he can never be hears
Because she is dead.
alexreadsbooks(at)gmail(dot)com
I am all alone.
ReplyDeleteI pull my blanket tighter.
Then I feel its touch.
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ReplyDeleteThe spirits haunt my
ReplyDeleteevery waking moment, they
never let me sleep
Invading my dreams
Hiding in the shadows, my
demons never leave
Blood drips from his fangs
Staining my lovely carpet
Vamps make mess friends
Sara M
sara_UFblog [at] yahoo [dot] com
What a fun contest! And I can't wait to get my hands on Nightshade! Okay, here I go.
ReplyDeleteWill she hear my cry?
The ghost echoes into night
Morning will show truth
The demon sees me
Right time he is waiting for,
to finish his quest
Blood I love to drink
My reflection I can't see
But garlic just stinks
That was fun! lol
jayli0609[at]gmail[dot]com
Stay calm, Sunnydale.
ReplyDeleteIf the apocalypse comes
Giles will beep Buffy.
She smells delicious.
Hold on tight, spider monkey.
I will not turn her.
Graduation Day
The Mayor becomes a snake
Snyder gets eaten
Vampire with a soul
In love with the Chosen One
It didn't work out
Stakes, beheading, fire
Another one bites the dust
Vampires are fragile
Death? Survived it twice.
I'm Buffy. You're History!
Hellmouth? N.B.D.
Going out to eat
Vampires never dine alone
Happy Meals with legs
The immortal kiss
Beauty and eternal life
But it hurts a bit
He licked his lips, said,
"I'm caught in a bad romance.
Now show me your fangs."
*waving to new followers* Welcome!! Thanks for the awesome haikus.
ReplyDeleteNow for the hand wringing. How can I decide???
Quivers, not from fear,
ReplyDeleteas the soulless killer stalks.
Taste my love for you.
Thanks for the amazing contest! I've never written haiku before, so I hope this works!!
ReplyDeleteLovely lullabies,
Impulse drives me up, over...
I sink and I sink
That was about a siren, by the way.
Love, Hannah S.
"I will find you, girl"
ReplyDeleteMenacing demons whisper
Oh wait, that's my mom
Tick, tock... Reapers knock
Unfinished deeds must be done
Do drift ebb and flow
Love, Hannah S.
P.s. Ooh, I really gotta quit bugging you!
:)
The moon is high up
ReplyDeleteWerewolves howl at her brightness
To express their luck
Stephanie - I am swooning over your all Buffy haikus. GENIUS!!
ReplyDeleteSomething a bit erotic.
ReplyDeleteStarted with a touch
With a kiss of forever
With passion burning
He's already dead
But pulsing with life for me
I cling to his hand
My heart beats his song
A sweet melody of love
That calls to his thirst
His tongue tastes my flesh
Burns me with the fires of hell
In return, I smile
Precious
precious_shusky@yahoo.com
OK, at first I thought
ReplyDelete"I can't do this so I can't enter *sob*"
Then I thought
"I really want to read this so I'm going to HAVE to give this a try"
And then
"ARGH, this is hard!"
And finally
"This is fun!"
The first batch:
Eighteen years have passed,
Destiny awaits Calla
But what if it changed?
I become a wolf
When the moon is hanging low
In the black night sky
I become a wolf
When the witching hour is here
And all are sleeping
There will be a war
and i will lead from the front,
yellow eyes burning
I am a wolf girl
And am not ashamed to say
That I love my life
When a blood red moon
shines like a torch in the sky
there will be trouble.
Eighteen years have passed
I await my destiny
But will it find me?
I dream of you here
are the only words he spoke
as I fell asleep
Nice haiku, Lynsey. I'm impressed and yay for including Calla :)
ReplyDeletePerhaps I should stop tweeting this contest. Already overwhelmed by the quality and quantity of entries...
ReplyDeleteROUND TWO...Look, look, now I can't stop. Andrea what have you DONE to me?! lol
ReplyDeleteI howl at the moon
As a way of calling out
To my one true mate
Eighteen years have passed
Destiny awaits calla
then a boy appears
Great contest! I might be too late, though..
ReplyDeleteHer dull gold eyes glow
I can feel her burning her way
Deep in to my soul.
--
Glinting in the light
Her sea-green eyes glare at me
Her face calm, and still.
Like a photograph.
I had captured her looking
Like beauty itself.
Her expression is
Something I really can't read
Though I sense evil.
Iffath :) x
Oh I'm really estactic about your book!
ReplyDeleteI even posted about it on my blog last week =)
http://tyngasreviews.blogspot.com/2010/03/trailer-thursday-nightshade-by-andrea.html
I'm not very good with poems but I will give it a try!
When the moon is full,
Weird things goes bump in the night,
Beware of werewolves.
Hairy and grumpy,
But also sweet and lovely,
Gotta love wolfies.
Yeah I know, not the bests. But I thought I'd give it a try =)
Much love from Canada!
Tynga
Round three?
ReplyDeleteleaves fall from the trees
and make rainbows on the ground
for me to walk upon
stop me from falling
so deep into you that I
lose myself forever
Ok! Super Nervous!! Don't Know What To Do Bur Hear it Goes..
ReplyDeleteThe Touch Of A Ghost
I Feel Brush Upon My Skin
Smile Touches Lips
I Have No Idea If It's Right..
Fingers Crossed, Hope It Is!!
xoxo
Kaila
Here's another try,
ReplyDeleteLet the hunt begin,
Nightshade, a seductive tale,
That you won't put down.
=)
Umm...
ReplyDeleteThe warrior queen
Waits for you in her kingdom
Will you go to her?
Alpha females rule
In kingdoms such as these ones
Where wolves run amock
I run with the wolves
And walk with the human souls
But fly in my dreams
The mask that I wear
Is a pretty painted veil
That comes off at night
Hidden from the world
In shadows of the moonlight
I run with the wolves
A true shape hidden
ReplyDeleteI lie beneath locked up tight
The night uncovers
Inky black feathers
Everything covered in down
Molting is a pain
I tried. :)
ajourneyofbooks-at-gmail-dot-com
I hide in night shade
ReplyDeleteWhere warriors live and breathe
So I can be free
oops, there was 6 syllables in one of my posts...have now changed it so that it's all correct. I love this one..
ReplyDeleteleaves fall from the trees
and make rainbows on the ground
for me to walk on
Lol, Lynsey is indeed addicted :)
ReplyDeleteTynga - thanks so much for the blog post!
I think now I am Haiku-ed out...*drops to the floor in a heap*
ReplyDeleteAn different world
ReplyDeleteDragons flying everywhere
Creatures forever
YaY! I thought of one!
Yilingni@yahoo.com
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ReplyDeleteOMG OMG lemme think!
ReplyDeletePale vampire, warm wolf
Fighting for her single soul
Her choice shall be wrong.
Will you dance with me?
One song- that is all I ask.
"Not with a vampire."
Six witches' clan's war
In a kingdom without rain
Fools! No clan shall win.
My choice: Life or death?
My choice: Family or him?
My choice: Myself. ME.
He is immortal.
But I have a beating heart.
Will he take that, too?
I'm also haiku-ed out >.<
Fingers crossed! Thanks for the chance:)
dwaynehalim@hotmail.co.uk
Spook in the basement.
ReplyDeleteBetter call the Ghostbusters.
ECTOPLASMIC OOZE!
Ripples in the lake.
Prehistoric Survivor.
This is not a hoax.
Living dinosaurs
Surviving in the Congo
Some survived the blast
Airplane disappears
The Bermuda Triangle
Doesn't leave a trace
-stefan-
From Katie (via email):
ReplyDeleteSasquatch is dirty,
take him back to the carwash.
High maintenance pet.
My sandwich is gone!
From the huge footprints I’d guess
the sasquatch got it.
Broken lawnmower
is making me money from
crop circle tourists.
In one hungry gulp
my dragon ate all of the
Republican fools.
No pet unicorn,
for the millionth and last time.
He will poke someone’s eye out.
The dragon’s green scales
are beautiful, and I think,
“they’d be GORGEOUS shoes.”
No public option?
Thank God I’m dabbling in this
freaky alchemy.
That damn tooth-fairy
sold my lost teeth for cocaine.
Am I complicit?
Shape shifting right now
ReplyDeleteI wonder what I will be
aw crap, not again
Filling with water,
a car slid off the slick bridge
thank God she has gills
Lightning struck just right,
she blinked just once and vanished
hope he can find her
My lesson was learned
in an instant he transformed
alas, so did I
Lower level trapped
misery loves company
get back here with me
Blending in at school
ironically hard for
Chameleon Boy
Kanonei@gmail.com
Witches storm the night
ReplyDeleteSearching for stray lovers lost
Only to return at dawn
My sad attempt at a haiku
:) Erica