GRIMM #2 by John Passarella
It’s official. I’m having a “Use My Name for a Character in Your Grimm novel” contest. If I didn’t use your name in Supernatural: Rite of Passage (or any of my other novels), you are eligible.
To summarize: if chosen, I will use your name for a character who will most likely be nothing like you in appearance, demeanor, family makeup, career, etc. It’s just a “shout out” for you from the world of Grimm. Any resemblance is, as they say, purely coincidental. Most likely, your character will be killed in a gruesome fashion or possibly be a witness to a gruesome event. I usually don’t use the “shout out” characters as bad guys, evildoers, miscreants, etc. Generally, victim or neutral observer or a name mentioned in passing. But no guarantees!
If your name is chosen for a character, I will email you a release/disclaimer letter that you need to sign, have witnessed and return to me promptly. Because of tight deadlines, if I don’t get the letter back in time, I will have to swap out names. Even if I send the letter and you sign it, have it witnessed and return it on time, there is no guarantee your character will appear in the final book. All scenes are subject to editorial review and potential deletion. You might be in an early draft, but have your scene cut before publication. (This happens to actors in movies and TV shows all the time.) So, no guarantees or promises. This is done for the fun of it, enjoyment by fans, etc. No purchase is necessary but, obviously, your support of the books helps ensure the original Grimm tie-in novels will continue.
If you want to enter the contest, send me an email at author@passarella.com with your first and last name and tell me what you love about Grimm. Put GRIMM Name Contest in the subject line!
Grimm: Book #2 (title not set yet) is due out FEBRUARY 18, 2014 but you can pre-order now!
OTHER NOTES:
Gender-neutral names: If you have a gender-neutral name and I guess wrong (M? F?), please don’t be offended. If you want to remove any chance for fictional gender reassignment, specify your gender in your entry!
Same First or Last Names Ineligible: If your first name is the same as that of a prominent or recently featured character, I probably will not choose your name to avoid fan confusion. (e.g., Nick, Hank, Juliette, Sean, Rosalee, etc.) This applies to last names as well. (e.g., If your name is Sally Burkhardt or Paul Renard, I won’t be able to use it.)
AGE RESTRICTION: Per the letter of agreement I need to send you in order to have your name used in the book, you must be 18 years old at the time you sign the document.
DEADLINE: August 1, 2013!
Please spread the word! Thanks for your interest!
-John Passarella
