Ann Aguirre

The Grimspace Publicity Juggernaut

January 28th, 2008

KICK-BUTT CONTEST! Answer five questions, earn chances to win fabulous prizes.

The official GRIMSPACE quiz*

Prize packages

Grand Prize: $100 gift card from Barnes and Noble
First runner up: $50 gift certificate from Amazon
Second runner up: a handcrafted Mexican necklace
Third runner up: $25 gift card (or egift card) from Bath & Body Works
Fourth runner up: Signed copy of Grimspace

Five winners. Big prizes. What do you have to do to get in on this?

Rules for entry for people with a blog:

Step 1: Take the quiz, and then copy the code from MY blog at the top of your post. Grimspace Contest Code. Please don’t use the code that comes from Quiz Soup. It’s rather generic.
Step 2: Post your results from the quiz in your blog entry. This can be as simple as typing “I got (blank).” You don’t have to copy the whole description, but you can if you want.
Step 3: Add something like “Check out the prizes on Ann’s blog” along with a link here. Publish blog post!
Step 4: Leave your link in comments, letting me know you’re done.

For those who don’t have blogs, here’s what you do to enter:

Step 1: Take the quiz and post your results in comments.
Step 2: Tell at least one other person about the contest.

Feel free to ask any questions in comments. Please note, since the contest prizes are sizable, I do expect you to adhere to the rules. If you don’t, I simply won’t count your entry, so it might be worth your time to double-check. This post will be sticky until Grimspace releases on February 26 and I announce the winners.

Contest is now closed. Winners announced shortly.

This entry was posted on Monday, January 28th, 2008 at 12:01 am and is filed under announcements, contest, fun stuff, pimpage, quiz. You can feed this entry. Responses are currently closed, but you can trackback from your own site.

111 comments to “The Grimspace Publicity Juggernaut”

*kicking rock* I’m sad I cannot enter this contest.

*throwing confetti* I’m glad I won an ARC of Grimspace–and uber happy it’s already making its way to me as I type *happy dance*

(I’m a pilot–which is not surprising, being a divorced mom of two and all that)

I’m posting the links and other stuff to a readers’ forum I participate in.

I wish you GREAT luck, Ann!
by azteclady January 27th, 2008 at 3:03 pm

That was fun. I don’t have a blog, so here you go:

Your Result: Doctor

You always liked science, never thought it would wind up shipping you off to the stars. Your parents wanted you to get a good job at a cushy private hospital, but nooo, you had to have a touch of adventure and see uncharted planets along the way. You want to help people, but you often feel like you’re more of a combat medic than a true doctor these days. Your crew can’t seem to stay out of trouble, and it irks you, the way they assume you’ll be able to clean up any mess they make. Lucky for them you’re the patient type.
by cathy M January 27th, 2008 at 3:18 pm

Azteclady, you can enter this contest. In fact, you just did. Step 1 is post your result in comments; you got pilot. Step 2 is tell at least one other person about the contest; you’re posting a link in a reader’s forum. Done and done.

I’ll be honest; if you win fourth runner up, I’ll probably re-draw since you already have a copy of the book on the way, but there’s no reason you can’t try for one of the other prizes.

Thanks, Cathy. I had fun making the quiz.
by Ann Aguirre January 27th, 2008 at 4:23 pm

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by On eBay / The Bradford Bunch January 27th, 2008 at 4:42 pm

No one reads my blog (including me) :-) because I delete my old blog (trying to not get dooced!) and since then I haven’t been inspired. But I loved your quiz! I’m sending it to a few friends…

Michelle (in Oregon)

Your Result: Jumper

Grimspace navigator? Dude, you’re like interstellar royalty. You’re charismatic and possess a forceful personality. You’re used to having power and you don’t hesitate to use it. You also love to take risks. If it has danger attached, you’re first in line, and no, you’re not wearing a safety helmet. You live for the thrills, don’t care about life expectancy, and expect to go out with a bang.

LOL — excellent!

by Michelle January 27th, 2008 at 4:44 pm

http://itoppleyourshelf.blogspot.com/

I’m the sexy, sexy pilot.
by Ella/L January 27th, 2008 at 4:52 pm

Communications Officer.

Links are here:
Tez Miller Live Journal
Tez Miller MySpace
Tez Miller Blogspot
Tez Miller Wordpress

And because Facebook gets my Blogspot entries, it’ll be on Facebook too.

Have a lovely day! :-)
by Tez Miller January 27th, 2008 at 5:43 pm

That’s a hugely inaccurate quiz. I got pilot. Don’t drive, have failed my test three times, & this is only a good thing for the rest of humanity as I used to plow into lamp posts with my pram every time I took the baby out.
If I was a pilot, it’d be the shortest interstellar jaunt ever. Out of the spaceport and straight into the sun.

And I so don’t have anything of the control-freak in my nature. My middle name is laissez faire. (Something like that: I was in set 4 for French, so I may just have asked the way to the train station…)
by Marianne McA January 27th, 2008 at 5:55 pm

Most of these prizes require no explanation, but I’m going to add something about the handmade necklace. A family friend designs jewelry; she has an upscale little shop in the plaza near our house. Her pieces are gorgeous.

Here’s one she made for me, for instance. It’s heavy silver that looks almost like black pearl, has crystal accents. I always get compliments when I wear this piece. Your necklace will be unique, designed just for you. I will consult you about color preferences before ordering from the designer.
by Ann Aguirre January 27th, 2008 at 6:17 pm

I also got pilot, Now I’m off to tell all my cyber friends about the quiz and contest.
by Sweet January 27th, 2008 at 7:02 pm

I won’t enter the contest but I did take the quiz. heh. I’m a comm tech person. It says that I prefer computers to people… and that is sometimes VERY true. Pegged me pretty much right on. Cool stuff, Ann. I’ll post some linkage for ya.
by Marissa Scott January 27th, 2008 at 7:22 pm

I got Pilot! And I’ve posted this in my book review and contest blog - A Book Blogger’s Diary

The prizes are awesome, but I love nothing more than to read new authors, so I’d have posted this regardless. :)

Thanks!!
by aBookworm January 27th, 2008 at 10:10 pm

Awesome Contest Ann!

I got Mechanic. I posted at

http://nenscl.blogspot.com

Hugs, Danette
by danette January 27th, 2008 at 11:39 pm

Your Result: Jumper

Grimspace navigator? Dude, you’re like interstellar royalty. You’re charismatic and possess a forceful personality. You’re used to having power and you don’t hesitate to use it. You also love to take risks. If it has danger attached, you’re first in line, and no, you’re not wearing a safety helmet. You live for the thrills, don’t care about life expectancy, and expect to go out with a bang.
by tami January 28th, 2008 at 12:39 am

I don’t have a blog but here is my result:

Your Result: Pilot

You’ll be guiding the ship through the stars, whether you work on a slow old freight, a flashy passenger vessel, or a quick little cutter that can outrun any pirates in the sky. Maybe you don’t want to admit it, but you also have a touch of control freak in your nature. You feel responsible for other people, even when it doesn’t make sense. That comes from having the crew depend on you when your hands are on the ship’s controls.

Neville
by Neville Thompson January 28th, 2008 at 5:42 am

What a cool idea for a contest! Love it!

Gwyneth
by Gwyneth Bolton January 28th, 2008 at 7:06 am

My results said I was a mechanic. I posted the contest on my blog. http://conversingwithcrystal.blogspot.com
by Crystal B. January 28th, 2008 at 7:14 am

I cannot take credit, Gwyneth. Jane, from Dear Author, came up with the idea for a viral marketing campaign for Nalini Singh’s release, Slave to Sensation. When I saw how well it worked, I decided then and there I’d do something like it for my NY release. So credit where it’s due to Jane.
by Ann Aguirre January 28th, 2008 at 7:14 am

I got - Mechanic.

Btw, I just received your ARC on Saturday! Thanks!
by SciFiChick January 28th, 2008 at 7:26 am

Excellent, that was fast. Sherry sent those out for me, so yours isn’t signed. If you’d like it signed, let me know and I’ll mail you a bookplate you can stick on the inside cover. I don’t know if you save ARCs or pass them on.

Sidenote– you aren’t entered in the contest, Angela, until you post something on your blog. But if you just took the quiz for fun, that’s cool.

Other entrants — please don’t forget to use the code from my blog in your post and provide a link back to my blog.
by Ann Aguirre January 28th, 2008 at 7:33 am

.

I blogged ya:
Laura Williams Musings
by Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings January 28th, 2008 at 7:49 am

I appreciate the linkage, but that doesn’t qualify as an entry. But from what I gather, you collect contest info and post it on your blog, so perhaps that’s exactly what you intended.
by Ann Aguirre January 28th, 2008 at 7:52 am

Posted and linked here:
Lost TV
Suzanne Brockmann’s Message Board
(the second link is in a scrolling board, but I’ll post it again as it fades into the ether)
by azteclady January 28th, 2008 at 9:23 am

Hi, My quiz score gave me the job of
“Jumper!” It says I am royalty. Please enter me in your contest. Thanks,Cindi
by Cindi Hoppes January 28th, 2008 at 9:38 am

http://www.myspace.com/1wholoves2read

I’ m a Jumper
by Susan January 28th, 2008 at 1:14 pm

Susan, your entry is perfect! Well-played, ma’am.
by Ann Aguirre January 28th, 2008 at 1:20 pm

I am a communications officer. Which is good because a. I am pretty good at languages and b. in junior high, my friends and I were going to make a movie of “The Trouble with Tribbles” and I was going to be Uhura.
Off to share this quiz with a few friends!
by Kimberly B. January 28th, 2008 at 2:12 pm

My result: Jumper

SWEET! …but, wait, what does it mean?!?!?

I can’t wait to read Grimspace and find out!
by Jennifer January 28th, 2008 at 3:54 pm

Here is my link. i am a pilot too. lol.
by Pamk January 28th, 2008 at 7:10 pm

Mine is all over.

http://www.myspace.com/darkauthormichelelee
leatherzebra.livejournal.com
michelelee.blogspot.com
by Michele Lee January 28th, 2008 at 9:27 pm

Huh. Lotta flyers here. I’m a pilot too.

Couldn’t link, Ann. Incompatible code and I’m tech-tarded, but I gave ya a nod on the bloggie!
by Lainey Bancroft January 29th, 2008 at 9:20 am

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by Dear Author: Romance Book Reviews, Author Interviews, and Commentary » Blog Archive » REVIEW: Grimspace by Ann Aguirre January 29th, 2008 at 10:26 am

Ha. I got Jumper too. I don’t know how accurate that is, since I’m not so much a thrill-seeker. (Really not.) But it sounds cool, so I’m good with it. :)

Posted here: http://saradennis.blogspot.com/2008/01/on-and-on-i-go.html
by Sara Dennis January 29th, 2008 at 10:33 am

Ann, if I weren’t already all excited and hyped about Grimspace, today’s review at Dear Author would definitely bring me over to the light. Way to go, woman!
by azteclady January 29th, 2008 at 11:51 am

http://penrynsdreams.livejournal.com/99150.html

I got pilot, too. According to the quizy thingy, 34% did. Great contest and great quiz, Ann! :D
by Jessica January 29th, 2008 at 1:17 pm

I have a lot of take charge readers out there, Jessica! Thanks for entering.
by Ann Aguirre January 29th, 2008 at 1:19 pm

[...] I mentioned in an earlier post how I want to read Ann Aguirre’s new novel GRIMSPACE. Aguirre has a fun online promo going on, which is a quiz to see what kind of character you would be in her book — and she’s offering prizes. Seriously, she’s offering a Grand Prize $100 gift card from Barnes and Noble and a First Runner Up: $50 gift certificate from Amazon, among other prizes. Check out the rest of the prizes. [...]
by lisapaitzspindler.com»Blog Archive » Take the Official GRIMSPACE Quiz January 29th, 2008 at 1:53 pm

I’ve been waiting for GRIMSPACE to come out. The quiz is a great idea.

Here’s my blog post.

I’m a Jumper, naturally.
by Lisa January 29th, 2008 at 2:03 pm

I’m a mechanic, even though I have no mechanical abilities whatsoever.

http://du.facebook.com/profile.php?id=840079867
by Natasha Brandstatter January 29th, 2008 at 2:12 pm

I got jumper. And I’m so revved for the book to come out.
by JC January 29th, 2008 at 2:33 pm

[...] Aguirre is also holding a contest on her own website. Check it out and share the buzz. The book will be available in paper and e-book format (Mobipocket [...]
by DearAuthor Holds Book Contests | avidbookreader.com January 29th, 2008 at 2:57 pm

So I got mechanic, but apparently I’m not mechanically inclined, because I can’t get the html code to work right on my site. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Right now it looks a little ridiculous.
by Lauren January 29th, 2008 at 3:32 pm

Great contest, Ann! I added a link on my site. Love the quiz!!! I’m a pilot–how cool is that?
by Cynthia Eden January 29th, 2008 at 3:33 pm

http://valarltd.livejournal.com/760081.html

I’m the pilot.
In the grand mode of Sulu, Wash and Han Solo.
by Angelia Sparrow January 29th, 2008 at 7:04 pm

Of those you named, Wash is my favorite. One of these days, I need to watch the whole Firefly season. People who liked Firefly are gonna love Grimspace.
by Ann Aguirre January 29th, 2008 at 7:08 pm

I’m looking forward to reading Grimspace. I’ve posted at my blog:

http://readingetc.wordpress.com/2008/01/29/grimspace-contest/
by Jan January 29th, 2008 at 7:28 pm

Even more reason to look forward to Grimspace! Firefly is one of my favorite TV series–I wish it had lasted longer.
by Jan January 29th, 2008 at 7:31 pm

I came here from SBTB.

I don’t have a blog, so here’s my results from the quiz:

Your Result: Doctor

You always liked science, never thought it would wind up shipping you off to the stars. Your parents wanted you to get a good job at a cushy private hospital, but nooo, you had to have a touch of adventure and see uncharted planets along the way. You want to help people, but you often feel like you’re more of a combat medic than a true doctor these days. Your crew can’t seem to stay out of trouble, and it irks you, the way they assume you’ll be able to clean up any mess they make. Lucky for them you’re the patient type.

This quiz has been taken 203 times.
This result has been seen 52 times.
This result has been shown 26% of the time.
by Tracy January 29th, 2008 at 7:37 pm

Hi Ann,
This is one awesome contest. I’m a pilot. This is my link:
http://limecello.blogspot.com
I don’t know what happened to the formatting. It looks perfect when I use it in my eljay, but I wanted to put it on my blogspot. So, hopefully I’ll figure it out/get help/change it to lj. I really have spent nearly an hour trying to figure it out. It hates me.
by JSL January 29th, 2008 at 7:49 pm

I’ve posted on my reading journal @
http://janicu.vox.com/library/post/ann-aguirre-grimspace-contest.html . Vox doesn’t seem to like the radio buttons so I’m giving up on that, but the rest of it came up. And I got Jumper (which I am not sure is right, but it does sound cool). Fun contest. P.S. I came in through Dear Author.
by Janicu January 29th, 2008 at 8:08 pm

I’ve linked it to my wee little blog, http://lijuun.livejournal.com/70787.html

And the fact that Firefly fans should love it? Oh, mama. Those are the magic words. I actually just spent the past weekend re(re-re-re)watching all the episodes, and then the movie. So you caught me in the perfect mood to try and twist all my friends’ arms into buying the book, too.

But what the heck is a Jumper? Despite my love for Firefly, I’m more of a fantasy nerd, so I’m honestly lost on that one. Sounds good, though. I’ll take it.
by LiJuun January 29th, 2008 at 8:28 pm

Your Result: Doctor

You always liked science, never thought it would wind up shipping you off to the stars. Your parents wanted you to get a good job at a cushy private hospital, but nooo, you had to have a touch of adventure and see uncharted planets along the way. You want to help people, but you often feel like you’re more of a combat medic than a true doctor these days. Your crew can’t seem to stay out of trouble, and it irks you, the way they assume you’ll be able to clean up any mess they make. Lucky for them you’re the patient type.
by Joan B. January 29th, 2008 at 9:22 pm

Me? Apparently I’m a doctor (me and 28% of everyone else). I have no blog, so I’m putting this up on my Facebook Wall and emailing a friend who likes SF… I think she’d enjoy your books.
by Daphne B. January 29th, 2008 at 9:43 pm

entry for contest
http://sexyblathering.blogspot.com/
by liomas January 29th, 2008 at 10:26 pm

I don’t have a blog, but would like to enter the contest.

I’m a Comm Officer. I just finished reading a David Drake book and the first thing that popped into my mind was Adele Mundy.
by liza January 30th, 2008 at 5:51 am

http://mikasteelelell.livejournal.com/309086.html
by Rebecca Miller January 30th, 2008 at 6:59 am

took the quiz, posted a medium-long message on my blog, but *sigh* i’m still a total tech-doof - i don’t understand about how to link or do trackbacks properly. maybe it’s because i SO wouldn’t belong on a cutting edge space ship that i get the feeling i’d really enjoy the story…
by M. January 30th, 2008 at 9:29 am

I’m a pilot.

off to tell others :-)
by Joy January 30th, 2008 at 9:29 am

I wish I had a publicity juggernaut. I need one desperately! My interest in promotion these days is nil. I don’t know how you have the requisite energy to do all you do.
by Bonnie Dee January 30th, 2008 at 9:57 am

I took the quiz and the result said Doctor which shocked me. It was interesting though and totally different. I will be telling others, thanks.
by ellie January 30th, 2008 at 10:15 am

Ann, What a fun quizz and contest! I took the quizz, and I am a Jumper! I have been soooo looking forward to this book coming out! Told my BF about the book & contest. I work in a bookstore and love passing along info about new books coming out. Have a good one! Barb
by Barb January 30th, 2008 at 10:18 am

I got pilot. Hmm, I’m a control freak at heart. But never thought of being a pilot. I’ll pass this on to my friends.

Denise
by Denise January 30th, 2008 at 12:30 pm

Ooh, I’m a jumper! Sweet! It sounds super fun

I posted the results and all in my blog. :)
by Wendy January 30th, 2008 at 2:44 pm

I put it up on my webpage, and my blog, and my myspace page!
by Michele Lee January 30th, 2008 at 8:45 pm

Excellent! This contest is rocking the joint and it’s only a few days in!
by Ann Aguirre January 31st, 2008 at 7:49 am

Your Result: Pilot

You’ll be guiding the ship through the stars, whether you work on a slow old freight, a flashy passenger vessel, or a quick little cutter that can outrun any pirates in the sky. Maybe you don’t want to admit it, but you also have a touch of control freak in your nature. You feel responsible for other people, even when it doesn’t make sense. That comes from having the crew depend on you when your hands are on the ship’s controls.

This quiz has been taken 307 times.
This result has been seen 78 times.
This result has been shown 25% of the time.
by Tempest Knight January 31st, 2008 at 8:05 am

no public blog, sadly. still, here i am! (and i told three friends, because I’m an over-achiever like that.)
by sarah February 1st, 2008 at 1:24 am

…I so fail.

Late night and little sleep?

I got Doctor.
by sarah February 1st, 2008 at 1:27 am

As y’all have doubtless noticed, I tinkered with comments a little bit yesterday. Now mine will be in a blue frame, so people can find my replies easier.

I also managed to get numbers working on the posts. This will make it a lot simpler for me to locate randomly drawn winners.
by Ann Aguirre February 1st, 2008 at 11:11 am

I see the blue frames but I don’t see the numbers…
by azteclady February 1st, 2008 at 11:17 am

Really? They’re tiny, upper left, just above each post. I wanted them to look more like the ones on Dear Author, in the far right, but my coding ability doesn’t seem equal to the task.
by Ann Aguirre February 1st, 2008 at 11:23 am

Ooooooooohhhhhhh oooopppss

I see them now.

And by the way, I saw your ad at the SBTB–cool, very cool!
by azteclady February 1st, 2008 at 11:24 am

Cool, you saw it? I’m pleased with it. Will be up through all of Feb. Hope it motivates people!
by Ann Aguirre February 1st, 2008 at 11:36 am

I’m on the phone with my S.O., while he’s at the bookstore. He was looking for Grimspace, and pouted when I told him it doesn’t come out until the 26th.
by azteclady February 1st, 2008 at 11:54 am

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by scribble.skiosho.com » Blog Archive » grimspace contest February 2nd, 2008 at 2:16 am

I’m a comms officer! No surprise, since (as any of my friends would tell you) I talk a lot.
Check it!
melinda(at)melindamusil(dot)com
Rock on!
by Melinda February 2nd, 2008 at 2:21 am

Link to blog entry
The book sounds interesting
by Wendy February 3rd, 2008 at 9:03 am

That was really fun, Ann!
by azteclady February 4th, 2008 at 7:20 pm

Hehe, I do my best to make contests fun. But glad you enjoyed it!
by Ann Aguirre February 5th, 2008 at 8:45 am

[...] ARC of Ann Aguirre’s Grimspace arrived in the mail today. If her vast Grimspace Publicity Juggernaut has somehow missed you, Grimspace is an exciting new sci-fi novel which Jane of Dear Author [...]
by Sharp Words » Blog Archive » Gettin’ My Read On… February 5th, 2008 at 11:05 pm

Testing the new comment thing.
by Ann Aguirre February 6th, 2008 at 3:58 pm

*bouncing excitedly* ARC is here, ARC is here!!!! *incoherent babble*

*ahem*

by azteclady February 8th, 2008 at 2:39 pm

Excellent giveaway. Please enter my name to win your contest. If followed your rules. Here is my linkback to my blog entry. http://dianas-glob.blogspot.com/2008/02/hard-to-find-contest.html
by Diana February 10th, 2008 at 5:41 am

Fun contest!

http://nahiacreations.com/blog/?p=327
by Shelley Jones February 10th, 2008 at 7:12 am

I’m a jumper..YEAH!!! Oops I forgot to post it on my blog…be back later…
by Pam Aries February 10th, 2008 at 4:17 pm

Wow, only two weeks left in the contest! Until release day!! How cool. :D
by Ann Aguirre February 12th, 2008 at 7:03 am

I got Doctor. Blogged at http://bratsweetnothings.blogspot.com
by Jennybrat February 12th, 2008 at 10:08 pm

Oh, I HATE it when quizzes lead me further astray in the self-image arena. Goddess, rock-star vampire, starship pilot…and here I sit, asking myself why I ain’t rich and surrounded by my choice of cabana boys.

http://kzsnow.blogspot.com/
by K. Z. Snow February 13th, 2008 at 5:44 pm

I blogged about the contest.

http://amysmith98.blogspot.com
by Amy S. February 14th, 2008 at 2:11 pm

Sweet cover Ann! Congrats!
by danette February 14th, 2008 at 5:48 pm

Oh man, that’s a really cool cover indeed! isitseptemberyet?????
by azteclady February 14th, 2008 at 7:37 pm

[...] out the prizes on Ann Aguirre’s blog http://www.annaguirre.com/archives/2008/01/28/the-grimspace-publicity-juggernaut/#comments My Result: Doctor You always liked science, never thought it would wind up shipping you off to the [...]
by Check out the prizes on Ann Aguirre’s blog « Jambrea’s Weblog February 14th, 2008 at 9:48 pm

Here is my link and my results.

http://jambrea.wordpress.com/

Your Result: Doctor
You always liked science, never thought it would wind up shipping you off to the stars. Your parents wanted you to get a good job at a cushy private hospital, but nooo, you had to have a touch of adventure and see uncharted planets along the way. You want to help people, but you often feel like you’re more of a combat medic than a true doctor these days. Your crew can’t seem to stay out of trouble, and it irks you, the way they assume you’ll be able to clean up any mess they make. Lucky for them you’re the patient type.
by Jambrea February 14th, 2008 at 9:50 pm

Since I don’t ‘do’ myspace (sorry) I can’t comment there, but I really need to say: Franco de Vita??? Yay!!!! *huge grin* Oh the memories! *humming “te amo”*
by azteclady February 15th, 2008 at 3:03 pm

Yep, I happen to think Franco de Vita is pretty awesome.

I just discovered La 5a Estacion too. I’ve been playing Me Muero all day. What did you think of Reik if you played the video?
by Ann Aguirre February 16th, 2008 at 8:14 pm

I love this! I am a pilot! My blog’s not up yet but I told my co-author and best friend about this!

Thanks and the book sounds incredible!
Donna

Your Result: Pilot

You’ll be guiding the ship through the stars, whether you work on a slow old freight, a flashy passenger vessel, or a quick little cutter that can outrun any pirates in the sky. Maybe you don’t want to admit it, but you also have a touch of control freak in your nature. You feel responsible for other people, even when it doesn’t make sense. That comes from having the crew depend on you when your hands are on the ship’s controls.
by Julianna February 16th, 2008 at 10:17 pm

Apparently I’m a jumper! I like the part about being royalty *s*

I blogged about it here http://yaddayaddayaddablahblahblah.wordpress.com/
by Erin February 17th, 2008 at 1:01 pm

Hiya! Blog-thing not working for some reason, and me being ever so patient… (LOL) I think I got Jumper cuz I picked the big pair o boots answer. ;-)

Your Result: Jumper

Grimspace navigator? Dude, you’re like interstellar royalty. You’re charismatic and possess a forceful personality. You’re used to having power and you don’t hesitate to use it. You also love to take risks. If it has danger attached, you’re first in line, and no, you’re not wearing a safety helmet. You live for the thrills, don’t care about life expectancy, and expect to go out with a bang.
by Jess February 18th, 2008 at 7:54 pm

Jumpers are the best!
by wendy February 20th, 2008 at 4:07 pm

100

I’m a mechanic, surprisingly to me, lol. Then again I often have had to figure out how to fix things, though always not successful.

Ann, I came across a promo for your book somewhere and put it right on my wishlist, then Amy’s blog sent me over for this fab contest. Don’t have a blog myself but do have a small private reader’s group and posted it there and a few emails to other reading friends.
by Pam P February 20th, 2008 at 8:22 pm

101

Grimspace Contest Code

Great quiz! LOL, pretty right on too!

Here are my results:

Your Result: Comm Officer

You never met a language you couldn’t learn. Ironically, you hate serving as translator, but it’s the price you pay for being on the ship. You have a natural, intuitive knack for figuring things out. You’re good at puzzles, decryption, and generally get stuck with all the computer / paperwork that the rest of the crew doesn’t feel like dealing with. Some people might complain, but you’re a bit antisocial anyway, perhaps a bit shy, and you prefer computers to people. If only the rest of these wankers would let you do your job…
by Sandy M February 20th, 2008 at 9:14 pm

102

Ah, most excellent. I’m so ready to draw the winners. I love giving away stuff.
by Ann Aguirre February 20th, 2008 at 9:47 pm

103

Your Result: Pilot

That was a surprise.

Am looking forward to reading your new book.

Thanks for finding this contest
by Maya Jaklitsch February 21st, 2008 at 8:40 pm

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I blogged about it here
http://www.realmsoftheraven.com/2008/02/23/grimspace-contest/

Loved the book, too!

- Maura
by Maura Anderson February 23rd, 2008 at 10:47 pm

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Hey Ann! I’m really looking forward to reading this book. I don’t have a blog, but I e-mailed a couple of my friends about the quiz :)
by Stephanie H. February 23rd, 2008 at 11:48 pm

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uh…I think I copied the wrong thing…

Here are my results:Your Result: Pilot

You’ll be guiding the ship through the stars, whether you work on a slow old freight, a flashy passenger vessel, or a quick little cutter that can outrun any pirates in the sky. Maybe you don’t want to admit it, but you also have a touch of control freak in your nature. You feel responsible for other people, even when it doesn’t make sense. That comes from having the crew depend on you when your hands are on the ship’s controls.

I e-mailed a couple of my friends about the quiz. I can’t wait to read Grimspace!
by Stephanie H. February 23rd, 2008 at 11:50 pm

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“Your Result: Doctor

You always liked science, never thought it would wind up shipping you off to the stars. Your parents wanted you to get a good job at a cushy private hospital, but nooo, you had to have a touch of adventure and see uncharted planets along the way. You want to help people, but you often feel like you’re more of a combat medic than a true doctor these days. Your crew can’t seem to stay out of trouble, and it irks you, the way they assume you’ll be able to clean up any mess they make. Lucky for them you’re the patient type.”

I’ve always liked science, but I don’t know if I could be called the patient type!

I don’t have a blog, so I’ve told a couple of my friends about the contest - I guess I didn’t give them much notice, so I hope they’ll have a chance to stop by in time to play. Do you need to see evidence of this, and, if so, how should I document it?
by Nicole February 23rd, 2008 at 11:59 pm

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Nope, no need to document. Your word is good.
by Ann Aguirre February 24th, 2008 at 6:49 am

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I got jumper.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=80900560

Bought the book this past weekend at a local B&N in Shreveport, LA. Just browsing and love female leads, so thought I’d give it a try. Didnt know it was so new. Just finished it bout 30 minutes ago and LOVED IT!!! Which is why I am here, had to see what else I could buy that you had written. Thought it could be a stand alone book since all ends got tied, but wanted to know more about Velith. So, I’m terribly happy to know he will be a major part of the next book. Keep up the awesome writing, as you are now on my must read list!!!
by SarahW. February 25th, 2008 at 9:31 pm

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also went back and read some comments. and girl, seriously, go watch every Firefly episode. RIGHT NOW! all at once. you want be able to help yourself. great show. and yes. if u like firefly, youll love grimspace. i thought that as i was reading it, that the crew has much of the same chemistry.
by SarahW. February 25th, 2008 at 9:44 pm

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Wow, Sarah, thanks so much for the kind words! Other people seem to agree with you. I’ll sample from a review I was just sent this evening:

What I didn’t know was that I would be reminded of another tale in space that I loved with all my heart; Firefly. While Ms. Aguirre’s world has alien races, unlike Mr. Joss Whedon’s Verse, it has the same emotion. I laughed, cried, and cheered…

What follows is a journey through space as well as a journey through Jax’s soul. I will not say anymore because this tale deserves to be experienced firsthand. While it is obvious that this is the start of a series (thank goodness), the ending is extremely satisfying. Fortunately, the wait won’t be too long as Wanderlust is slated for later this year. Brava, Ms. Aguirre, you have put a smile on my face and made me miss Mal, Zoe, Kaylee, Wash, Jayne, River, Inarra, and Simon just a little bit less.

Since I know the love people have for Firefly, I can’t imagine a higher compliment! I’ll have to check out this TV show on DVD.
by Ann Aguirre February 25th, 2008 at 9:48 pm

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