Win Tickets to Lisbeth Scott’s Album Release Party or Concert
Lisbeth Scott, whose beautiful voice and music appears on True Blood, has a new album coming out on November 10 entitled Hope is a Thing. This weekend sees a release party (November 7) and concert (November 8 ) at Edgemar Center for the Arts in Santa Monica, CA, for the album, and Lisbeth is offering True-Blood.net readers a chance to win tickets!
Here’s How to Enter:
- Become a fan of Lisbeth on Facebook;
- Leave a comment on her wall telling her what you think of her work on the True Blood soundtrack;
- Two (2) winners will be chosen with one winner getting a pair of tickets to the release party on November 7 and one winner getting a pair of tickets to the concert on November 8;
- Winners will be chosen at random from eligible comments;
- Please note that all transportation to either event is the responsibility of the individual winners;
- Hurry, this giveaway ends tomorrow, November 6, 2009!
Good luck!
Win a Signed Copy of the True Blood Score!
**The deadline is past to enter this giveaway. Thanks for participating!**
Continuing our series of recommendations for True Blood fans on hiatus, this week we’re giving away five copies of the True Blood season 1 score, signed by composer Nathan Barr and vocalist Lisbeth Scott. We’ve talked a lot about the score because we think it’s just gorgeous, so we’re happy to have the opportunity to partner with Nate and Lisbeth to give it away to five lucky fans.
The album includes the following pieces:
- Take Me Home (see the music video)
- Hairclip
- Bill’s Lament
- Gran’s Story
- Bill’s Entrance
- First Taste
- Tara In The Pool
- Tripping
- Tara And Mother
- Grieve To Grave To Groove
- The Tribunal
- Amy’s Goodbye
- Bill and Sookie Together
- Priapism
- More Than You Can Imagine
- The Cabin
- The Funeral
- Sancto Erico
- Bill And Sookie’s Reunion
- Jason and Amy
- Love Theme
Win a Copy of the True Blood Score
Want to win a copy of this brilliant score? Here’s how:
- Leave a comment below telling us which show’s music, besides True Blood, appeals to you the most;
- Be sure to include a valid email address because that’s how we’ll contact you;
- Comments must be posted by 11:59PM PT on Thursday, November 5, 2009 to be eligible;
- Five (5) winners will be drawn at random from eligible entries.
Good luck!
Win Charlaine Harris’s “Grave Secret”
The Southern Vampire Mysteries are more popular today than ever, thanks to True Blood. But Charlaine Harris has written some other marvelous books, and we’d like to help you discover her other worlds, if you haven’t already. The Harper Connelly series consist of three books, written about a young woman who has the very unusual gift of being able to sense the final location of a person who’s passed, and share their very last moment. Harper decides she can help the surviving loved ones find closure if they know what happened to the deceased. Things don’t always go well, however, when Harper stumbles across murder victims. She is accompanied by her step-brother, Tolliver.
The first book in the Harper Connelly series is titled Grave Sight
How To Enter:
- Leave a comment below telling us what book series you would recommend for your fellow True Blood fans;
- Be sure to include a valid email address with your entry;
- We’ll draw one (1) winner at random from eligible entries;
- Comments must be posted by 11:59PM PST on Thursday, October 29, 2009.
Good luck!
True Blood Halloween: Monster Mashes (GIVEAWAY!)
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So you’re getting ready for your Halloween party, picking out your costume, figuring out what drinks to serve, and wondering what music to play. An easy option is the True Blood season 1 official soundtrack and score, or you can grab individual songs from the first two seasons from iTunes from our Music page.
Need more ideas? Indie rock band Kill Hannah is sharing their Halloween playlist with Truebies to help get you in the mood, plus they’re giving away 5 copies of their new album, “Wake Up The Sleepers”. Scroll down for the playlist and how you can win a copy of their album.
- Bela Lugosi’s Dead (Live @ The Old Vic, London) – Bauhaus
- Lullaby- The Cure
- Strangelove- Depeche Mode
- If I Had A Heart- Fever Ray
- Vampire Heart- HIM
- Nightlife- IAMX
- Die Tonight Live Forever- Innerpartysystem
- Evil- Interpol
- Devil Inside- INXS
- Reverence- The Jesus and Mary Chain
- Dead Souls- Joy Division
- Car Chase Terror !- M83
- Inertia Creeps- Massive Attack
- Help I’m Alive- Metric
- Every Day Is Halloween- Ministry
- The Ghost Of You- My Chemical Romance
- Sin- Nine Inch Nails
- Dead Man’s Party- Oingo Boingo
- Menofearthereaper- Pop Will Eat Itself
- Miss Lucifer- Primal Scream
- Voodoo People- The Prodigy
- Written In Blood- She Wants Revenge
- Lucretia My Reflection- Sisters of Mercy
- Cities in Dust- Siouxsie And The Banshees
- Prom Zombie- Stellastarr*
- Wolf Like Me- TV On The Radio
- Gun- Voyager One
- Death- White Lies
- Skeletons- Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Win a Copy of “Wake Up the Sleepers”
Want to add Kill Hannah’s latest album to your music library? We’re giving away five (5) copies of “Wake Up the Sleepers” to five (5) winners. Here’s how to enter:
- Leave a comment with your favorite Halloween-ish song below;
- Be sure to use a valid email address when commenting;
- Comments must be posted by 11:59PM PST on Saturday, October 31, 2009, to be eligible;
- Five (5) winners will be drawn at random from eligible entries and notified via email.
Have fun and good luck!
Win Johnny Neel’s Late Night Breakfast CD
This contest is now closed. Thank you for participating! Congratulations to Christina, downanddirty, Leah, Betty and Michelle.
We’ve all been enjoying the songs being played in each episode of True Blood. Both seasons one and two have introduced us to music we might not have otherwise listened to, as well as some great favorites from some wonderful bands. Johnny Neel had two songs chosen for episodes. In season one, “Burning House of Love” featured Not This Time, from Johnny’s Gun Metal Blue CD. In this second season, we heard Willin’ To Crawl in episode 3, “Scratches”, when Eggs tells Tara how Maryann gave him a guitar. That song is featured on the Late Night Breakfast CD.
Johnny Neel has graciously offered five copies of Late Night Breakfast to five (5) lucky contestants. How can you qualify? Well, we thought we might compile a list of suggested songs for next season. In the comments below, tell us which songs you think should be considered. A limit of ten (10) will be enough, and please submit only once. We will choose the five winners at random next Friday morning, and announce them on our radio broadcast. Please remember to include a valid email address so we can contact you if you win! You will have until October 22 at 11:59PM PT to submit your list.
Who knows? Maybe a song from your list will show up on the upcoming third season of True Blood!
Win The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker
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Going through True Blood withdrawal? Join us every Friday for a recommendation of something to read, watch, do, or listen to during the hiatus until season 3.
Miss Percy Parker is as pale as a ghost, and she should know: her best friend while growing up in a convent was the ghost of a long-deceased gentleman. Percy isn’t a child any longer, though, and her strangely beautiful appearance combined with a gift for visions and speaking to ghosts is about to catapult her into the adventure of a lifetime.
I picked up The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker on a whim one Monday afternoon at my local bookstore. The glowing text on the cover caught my attention, and the blurb on the back added to the intrigue. By late Tuesday night, I’d finished the book and had to get online and look up the author to see what else she’d written and find out if there were more books about Miss Percy. Author Leanna Renee Heiber’s website told me that this was her debut novel and, hurrah!, the first in the Strangely Beautiful series.
Beautifully written with elegant, lyrical passages that delight my English Lit major soul, Ms. Heiber’s debut combines a love of mythology, Gothic Victorian novels, paranormal romance, and science fiction in one novel. I couldn’t put it down, and everyone I’ve passed my copy to has stayed up nights to finish it. We highly recommend The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker for True Blood fans during the hiatus; just don’t blame us when you get addicted to yet another series! We had the opportunity to ask Ms. Heiber a few questions about the novel to share with you, and we’ll be giving away three signed copies of the book below.
True-Blood.net visitors can also purchase the book online at Barnes & Noble for at a special rate of $4.89 until the end of October by clicking here.
Five Questions with Leanna Renee Heiber
True-Blood.net: Can you sum up The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker in 10 words or less?
Leanna Renee Heiber: Ghostly, Gothic Victorian Fantasy with tender passion and epic myth.
TBN: It’s clear from the novel that ancient mythology is a passion of yours. What prompted that passion?
LRH: Playing Pandora in a grade-school play sort of started that love-affair. I made her box of evils with cellophane and fishing wire so when I lifted the box, the evils would seemingly levitate out. We’d been studying Greek Mythology that whole grade-school year, and I found myself most interested not in the big flashy Gods, but in stories like Persephone, Pandora, Iris and the Rainbow, Cupid and Psyche, in all the monsters, the Underworld and in the epic quests. I was far more interested in the Underworld than in Olympus. Even then I had an extremely clear vision of what the Underworld was in my mind: wet, dark, grey stone filled with grey-scale wraiths, a compelling and intriguing place yet terrifying in the depth of its shadow. That vision serves now as inspiration in the Strangely Beautiful series. I should be clear, however, that I take great liberties with my own version of events and only take a small portion of the Mythological canon into my tales.
TBN: We love the retelling of the myth in Miss Percy, updated for Victorian times. How did you get the idea for this series?
LRH: I’ve loved the 19th century since I can remember, an odd obsession to have as a kid, but the Victorian Era has been such a muse to me that I’ve never questioned it. I started my first novel when I was 12 (also a Gothic novel and also set in 1888) so this setting hasn’t let me go for the greater part of my life. The Victorians were very interested in classical themes as well as spiritualism, so the pairing of the late 19th Century, ghosts and myth seemed very natural to me.
When Miss Percy slipped into my mind about 9 years ago, she couldn’t have had worse timing. I was a performance intern for the Cincinnati Shakespeare Festival, working very long hours on several plays at once. But I knew the moment I dreamed her up that my life would never be the same. And it wasn’t. She was so compelling to me, sweet and timid yet passionate, with untapped inner power- looking just like a ghost and yet she wasn’t one- that I had to find out everything about her. She appeared to me like the visions I grant her, slipping into Professor Rychman’s finely appointed office, dressed in Victorian garb and speaking of ghosts. Her heroic counterpart, Professor Alexi Rychman, is all my literary love affairs wrapped into one hero. Dark, intense and brooding, yet fiercely loyal and secretly aching to be loved. When I wondered further about Miss Percy’s interaction with ghosts in addition to her ghostly pallor, the answer was a Mythological one. Percy is, after all, just her nickname. Mythological forces will become more prominent as the series progresses, as well as Fantasy conventions amidst my beloved Victorian backdrop. I’m a cross-genre girl, and this is a cross-genre book.
As for the influences surrounding me when she became my muse – I’d recently become obsessed with Harry Potter, was re-watching all my favourite Jane Austen movies, had discovered a new love for graphic novels by Neil Gaiman and Alan Moore, and rediscovered my old love for 19th Century Gothic novels. And Shakespeare was in my mind 24/7. Throw in a few re-runs of The X-Files and a healthy appetite for a good ghost story. And from the confluence of these forces out stepped something Strangely Beautiful.
TBN: It sounds like you have a lot of literary interests. What kind of books do you read and who are your favorite authors?
LRH: I read across all the genres I adore, so that means Fantasy, Fantasy Romance, Paranormal, Graphic Novels, Suspense, Mystery, Horror and, of course, the 19th Century Gothic novels that have so heavily influenced me. It’s absolutely impossible for me to pick a favourite so forgive the list. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, Jane Austen, King, Dickens, Stoker, Poe, Hugo, Gaiman, Elizabeth Peters, Anne Perry, Sherrilyn Kenyon, C.L. Wilson (the list goes on and on)… And bless you, True Blood, for turning me on to the exceedingly talented Charlaine Harris, who had been on my To Be Read pile forever and I needed a nudge.
TBN: We knew you were a kindred spirit! Who is your favorite True Blood character and why?
LRH: Well, all the characters in this world are so interesting. But my vote goes to Sookie because she’s my favourite type of heroine for so many reasons. She’s got a huge heart, she’s endearing, she’s unique in her environment and surrounded by all sorts of danger, she has incredible men to help her, and incredible powers of her own that she tries to hone, navigate and use to her own advantage and in the service of those she loves. If Sookie were in Victorian England, I’d like to think her and Miss Percy would have been good friends.
Win A Signed Copy!
In conjunction with Ms. Heiber and Dorchester Publishing, we’re giving away three (3) signed copies of The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker! Here’s how to enter:
- Leave a comment below telling us your favorite mythological being from any form of ancient mythology (Greek, Roman, Native American, Asian, etc.).
- Be sure to include a valid email address so we can contact you if you’re a winner.
- Comments must be posted by 11:59PM PT on Thursday, October 15, 2009 to be eligible.
- Three (3) winners will be chosen at random from all eligible entries and notified via email.
Good luck and be sure to check in next Friday for our next recommendation and giveaway!
Win a Copy of A Touch of Dead!
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Going through True Blood withdrawal? Join us every Friday for a recommendation of something to read, watch, do, or listen to during the months until True Blood returns in June 2010.
We still have until May 2010 for the next full-length Sookie novel from Charlaine Harris, but in the meantime how about a collection of Sookie short stories? A Touch of Dead
The volume includes the following stories:
- “Fairy Dust” – originally published in Powers of Detection
, this early short story has Sookie aiding a fairy.
- “One Word Answer” – originally published in Bite
, this short story reveals more about Sookie’s cousin Hadley Hale.
- “Dracula Night” – originally published in Many Bloody Returns
, Sookie is invited to a vampire birthday party at Fangtasia.
- “Lucky” – originally published in Unusual Suspects
, this detective-style short story has Sookie and Amelia (a witch) investigating a break-in.
- “Gift Wrap” – originally published in Wolfsbane and Mistletoe
, this Christmas story sees Sookie tending to a wounded werewolf.
Enter to Win!
Want to win A Touch of Dead? We’re giving away two (2) copies of the book to two (2) lucky winners!
- Leave a comment below telling us who you would write a short story about within the Sookie universe.
- Be sure to use a valid email address when you enter as we will contact winners at the email addresses provided.
- Comments must be posted by 11:59PM on Thursday, October 8, 2009, to be eligible.
- Two (2) winners will be drawn from eligible entries.
See our complete contest rules here. Good luck!
Win Tickets to EyeCon!
**This contest is now closed and the winners have been notified via email. Watch for our next giveaway launching at 12PM ET today!**
Going through True Blood withdrawal? Join us every Friday for a recommendation of something to read, watch, do, or listen to during the months until True Blood returns in June 2010.
EyeCon is proud to present the first True Blood convention! The event runs November 13-15, 2009, in Orlando, Florida, and features some pretty awesome guests: Sam Trammell (Sam Merlotte), Nelsan Ellis (Lafayette Reynolds), Allan Hyde (Godric), and Ashley Jones (Daphne) are all confirmed for the weekend’s festivities. That’s right, you get to hang out with some of the stars of True Blood, as well as fellow fans.
One of the great things about EyeCon is the level of interaction with the special guests. The weekend kicks off with a cocktail party which most of the celebrity guests will attend, there’s the buffet style celebrity banquet, plus autograph and photo sessions. EyeCon will also be auctioning off breakfast dates with the various guests closer to the event.
Sound like fun? Tickets are on sale now for various packages. But wait, there’s more! Thanks to the fine folks at EyeCon, True-Blood.net has four sets of tickets to give away to four lucky winners! We have two pairs of Gold tickets and two pairs of Silver tickets up for grabs; find out how to enter below.
Here’s how to enter:
- Leave a comment below telling us who your dream convention guest would be.
- Be sure to use a valid email address when you enter as we will contact winners at the email addresses provided.
- Please only enter if you’re serious about being able to attend.
- Prizes are for tickets only; transportation, lodging, meals, etc. are your responsibility.
- Comments must be posted by 11:59PM on Thursday, October 1, 2009, to be eligible.
- Four (4) winners will be drawn from eligible entries. The first two (2) names drawn will each receive a pair of Gold tickets; the second two (2) names drawn will each receive a pair of Silver tickets.
See our complete contest rules here. Good luck!
Win Lafayette’s Afghan!
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Lafayette huddles under his afghan.
Remember the afghan a traumatized Lafayette huddles under on his couch after being released from Eric’s basement? My great aunt Honey gave us an afghan using that same pattern when I was a little girl; what a nice bit of familiarity to see it turn up in fictional Bon Temps. Seems I wasn’t the only one who liked it. A few weeks ago True Blood fan TinatheCat contacted us looking for a clear photo of the afghan, in particular the layout of the different color blocks.
TinatheCat is an avid knitter, you see, and she and her pals at Ravelry wanted to recreate the afghan if possible. Thanks to screencaps, repeated viewings of the episodes, and fellow knitter BettyMcKnit’s pattern-making skills (download the pattern here), TinatheCat recently completed the replica afghan and sent us a photo to share. Impressive, isn’t it?
TinatheCat's replica afghan
The afghan isn’t the only thing True Blood has inspired TinatheCat to create. She reports that “Next are knitted/crochet toys that represent the characters. There are flys, fairys, owls, and even vampire patterns on Ravelry, so I have lots of inspiration. Currently I am working on a cute little knitted pig of Daphne, that will be modified for a dagger and knitted heart, I have gone over the edge…”
A knitted pig for Daphne? Awesome! How about a reversible dog/fly for Sam? A fanged, red-haired Jessica? The possibilities are endless!
Afghan Giveaway:
Thanks to the generosity of TinatheCat and Betty McKnit, we have a double-giveaway for you this week: you could win either the completed replica afghan from TinatheCat or everything you need to make your own (all the yarn, hook, and pattern) from Betty McKnit!
How to Enter:
- Leave a comment below revealing your favorite “comfort” item – blanket, t-shirt, chocolate – plus whether you’d prefer the completed afghan or the kit to make your own.
- Be sure to use a valid email address with your comment so we can contact you if your entry is chosen.
- Comments must be posted no later than 11:59PM Pacific on Thursday, September 24 to be eligible.
- Two (2) winners will be chosen from eligible entries, one for each prize.
- See complete contest rules here.
Good luck, and many thanks to TinatheCat and Betty McKnits!
Make Mine Music Giveaway
This contest is now closed. Thank you for entering! Congratulations to the four winners: Eric Lover, Sha, Jacob Wolff and Lina!
September 13 marks the finale of season two of True Blood. What a wild ride it has been! Alan Ball and Co. ramped up the action and shockers this season, leaving us breathless and wanting more. To celebrate another successful season, True-Blood.net is giving away four, yes I said FOUR, prize packs, courtesy of HBO. Not only will these four lucky winners receive the swag bag (includes one t-shirt, one notebook, one copy of Living Dead in Dallas, tucked inside a handy back-pack), but we will also include one True Blood soundtrack, which includes Jace Everett’s Bad Things. It doesn’t get any better than this!
To enter:
- enter your 5 favorite songs from seasons 1 and 2 in the comments below
- one entry per person
- must have a valid email address
You have until 11:59 p.m. central time on Thursday, Sept. 17 to enter. After that, the four winners will be chosen at random and announced on Friday (Sept. 18) morning’s radio broadcast. Complete contest rules are posted here.
Good luck!
