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Bumper Christmas 2023 Competition Time!

I enjoyed running those Random Giveaways. They were good fun - you are an inventive bunch! I am missing them. Time to run my bumper Christmas competitions I think.

To be in with a chance of winning a mystery bumper prize, simply answer the question: In my short Christmas ghost story 'Silent Night' which ghostly character haunts the pub?

All correct answers will be entered into a draw and two winners will be picked at random. Competition ends Midnight GMT December 15th. If winners do not come forward, runners up will be chosen. In no way associated with Meta. UK ONLY! Good luck!

Hint: A Jester.

'Silent Night' is a short Christmas story featured in 'Wakeful Children: A Collection of Horror and Supernatural Tales.' Available on Amazon and from all good book stores.

Return of the Guest Author page.

I am very pleased to say that I will be starting a fresh new Guest Author page, featuring fellow authors of Horror, Dark Fiction, Dark Fantasy and of course Zombie Apocalypse fiction on a monthly basis. There’s already an interesting new interview lined up for this coming December. If you want to know who is to be featured and exactly when, just sign up to the monthly newsletter and never miss out on your favourite indie author interviews again!

I usually run Christmas competitions too, so keep your eyes open for that. Lots to come in the follow weeks, right here on S P Oldham, Author. See you soon!

Winners - Random Giveaway #7

Thanks to everyone who took part in my Random Giveaways. The winners of Audible Codes for ‘Hag’s Breath: A Collection of Witchcraft and Wickedness’ are:

Joseph Jones

Laura Pritchard

Congratulations winners! I will be in touch very soon with your codes.

That’s it for Random Giveaways for now. Keep coming back though, because there may just be a Bumper Christmas Competition coming up very soon…

Halloween is almost upon us!

If you haven’t tried any of my writing yet, now is a great time to give me a go, so to speak! All links are here: S P Oldham, Author - Welcome

I am running a competition on my blog which ends Midnight October 31st GMT. You can enter here: Random Giveaway #7

There are plenty of free reads here, to give you a taste of my writing style: Free Reads

Plenty of SSiZLes - aka Silly Sunday Zombie (or not) Limericks here: Silly Sunday Zombie Limericks If you would like me to attempt a limerick written about you or a friend or family member, just let me know and I will do my best, just for fun!

Also some horror poetry here, to get you in the eerie mood for Halloween. Horror Poetry

It doesn’t have to cost you a penny to try my writing out for size. If you like anything you read, please let me know or even better, spread the word.

Thanks everyone. Keep safe and Happy Halloween!

N.B: All the above pages can be found under Assorted Work Just click the link and enjoy!

Random Giveaway #7 - Audible Download of Hag’s Breath!

Giveaway #7 and this time two Audible Downloads of ‘Hag’s Breath: A Collection of Witchcraft and Wickedness’ are up for grabs.

As ever, take a look at the cover for Hag’s Breath, created by FrinaArt: SelfPubBookCovers.com/ FrinaArt

What do you think the book/audiobook is about, based on the cover art? As usual, right answers or ridiculous wrong answers will all be considered. Have some fun! Competition closes Midnight GMT 31st October 2023.

‘Hag’s Breath: A Collection of Witchcraft and Wickedness’ was written by myself, S P Oldham, and is narrated by the talented Paula Hines.

Winners to Giveaway #6 are…

We have winners from the latest round of Random Giveaways! Round of applause to:

Facebook Winner:

Dawn Jones

Website Winners:

George

Alison

The next round of Giveaways is going to be a little different. The prize will come in the form of an Audible download. Make sure you can access Audible on your device before entering. Details coming soon!

Let the Random Giveaways Continue! Giveaway #6!

So far I have shared all of my book cover art with you, to get you guessing and pondering over possible story lines. I have had great fun reading your responses. You are a creative, imaginative bunch! Now, I am looking for answers for what this story could be about, judging by the cover art.

This time, the artwork for the cover was done by vikncharlie on SelfPubBookCovers

So, over to you. What is this book about, based on the cover?

Right answers or ridiculous wrong answers - it’s up to you. Just let your imaginations go! I look forward to reading more highly entertaining responses!

Competition closes Midnight GMT on Friday 13th October - ooh er, the thirteenth!

Feel free to share and spread the word.

Good luck!

Winners - Random Giveaway #5

Thanks once again to everyone who has entered my random giveaways. I have genuinely been enjoying reading your ideas and comments, both here and on Facebook. If you haven’t won a giveaway yet, don’t despair. Random Giveaway #6 is coming soon. Get your answers in and feel free to share with friends, too.

Anyway, with further ado, here are the winners of Giveaway #5. Congratulations to:

Website Winners:

Maya Russell - for a ridiculous answer about HobNobs on noses, which I loved!

Alex Porter - for another ridiculous answer about custard pies, but with a decidedly unpleasant edge, which I also loved!

Facebook Winner:

Lyn Bosomworth. All the fun of the fair indeed!

I will be in touch with the winners to arrange delivery of prizes very soon. In the meantime, please consider signing up to my newsletter. It’s once a month and you will be the first to get news, competitions, horror tidbits and more if you do.

Thanks! Keep your eyes peeled for Giveaway #6…

Random Giveaway #5 - Let the Random Giveaways Continue!

Random Giveaway number five. If you haven’t won already, here is your chance to try again.

The cover this time is for ‘Carnie’s Wisdom - The Zombie Apocalypse: One Man’s Dream, Everyone Else’s Nightmare.’ Once again, this fabulous cover art is by Viergacht, whose work I have used a few times now and intend to do so again in the future. You can find Viergacht here: SelfPubBookCovers.com/ Viergacht

As per the other competitions, comment below with your ideas for what the book might be about, based on the cover. Doesn’t matter if you have read the book or not. You can comment with the correct answer or a ridiculous wrong answer, up to you. Let your imaginations loose! Some of you have really made me laugh in previous giveaways. Thanks for that!

There will be more than one winner chosen at random. The prizes will be random too and *can include, gilets, T shirts, hoodies, beanies, signed books, water bottles and more. This one will close at Midnight GMT on Monday 2nd October 2023.

Good luck, I look forward to reading your replies.

Winners - Random Giveaway #4

Thanks to everyone who has entered my random giveaways so far. I tell you, with some of the ideas you have been sharing I am pretty sure some of you should be authors yourselves! Talk about great imaginations! If you haven’t won a giveaway yet, don’t despair. Random Giveaway #5 is about to start and there are more to come after that. Get your answers in and feel free to share with friends, too.

Anyway, with further ado, here are the winners of the last Giveaway. Congratulations to:

Anthea Holloway

Susan Seymour

Malcolm Butterworth

I will be in touch to arrange delivery of your prizes very soon.

Remember folks, while you are here there are plenty of free reads to browse if you would like to get a taste for my work. I hope you enjoy what you read! Assorted Work/Free Reads

S P Oldham

I wanted to take a minute to ask you to consider signing up to my newsletter. It will only be sent out once monthly and of course you are free to unsubscribe whenever you like. I will share lots of writing related things, some personal stories, some weird and whacky real life stories, some bits and bobs of fiction as well as the heads up on competitions and giveaways to come. You will also be the first to know about new releases. Think of it as a sort of written version of Frankenstein's monster. The Sign Up form is below.

I also add, as a thank you for your interest and support, a link to a free download of 'Wakeful Children: A Collection of Horror and Supernatural Tales' to get you in the mood for spooky season. Warning: as an indie author it is inevitable that I ask you for a review once you have read it, should you like what you read. Or even if you don't. So please consider reviewing. Thank you.

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We Interrupt Regular Progamming to Bring You This News…

Hi everyone, just wanted to say thank you so much for dropping in on my website and having some fun with the Random Free Giveaways. They are still going strong so if you entered before but were unsuccessful, feel free to have another go. You never know your luck! There will be more competitions and giveaways to come.

I wanted to take a minute to ask you to consider signing up to my newsletter. It will only be sent out once monthly and of course you are free to unsubscribe whenever you like. I will share lots of writing related things, some personal stories, some weird and whacky real life stories, some bits and bobs of fiction as well as the heads up on competitions and giveaways to come. You will also be the first to know about new releases. Think of it as a sort of written version of Frankenstein's monster. The Sign Up form is below.

There are lots of free reads on my site, plus new ones added usually around Christmas and Halloween, so have a look around while you're here. I also add, as a thank you for your interest and support, a link to a free download of 'Wakeful Children: A Collection of Horror and Supernatural Tales' to get you in the mood for spooky season. Warning: as an indie author it is inevitable that I ask you for a review once you have read it, should you like what you read. Or even if you don't. So please consider reviewing. Thank you.

Anyway, I have taken up enough of your time. Thanks again. As you were. Let the Random Giveaways Continue!

S P Oldham

(Sue)

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Random Giveaway #4 - Let the Random Giveaways Continue!

Random Giveaway number four. If you haven’t won already, here is your chance to try again.

The cover is for one of my dark fantasies, ‘The Dragon Has Wings’ artwork designed by the talented Viergacht: SelfPubBookCovers.com/ Viergacht

As per the other competitions, comment below with your ideas for what the book might be about, based on the covers. Doesn’t matter if you have read the book or not. You can comment with the correct answer or a ridiculous wrong answer, up to you. Let your imaginations loose! There will be more than one winner chosen at random. The prizes will be random too and *can include, gilets, T shirts, hoodies, beanies, signed books, water bottles and more.

Good luck, I look forward to reading your replies.

I am going on holiday with my family (will tell you all about it when I get back!) so this one will run a good bit longer than usual. Competition ends Friday 22nd September 2023, Midnight GMT.

Winners -Random Giveaway 3

Thanks to everyone who is taking part in these random giveaways. I am loving going through your answers! Some of you are so funny and creative! Remember, if you have friends or family you think might enjoy having a go too, please share, let them know where to find me. Random Giveaway #4 is about to start soon, so share away, spread the love!

In the meantime, we have winners for round three. I am very happy to say that the following people have won a random prize:

Facebook:

Rosie Bennett

Website:

Susan B

John Walker

I will be in touch with the winners to arrange delivery of their prizes very soon. Winners please note that I am about to go on holiday so your prize may take a little longer to get to you.

Thanks once again everyone, I hope you are enjoying taking part.

S P Oldham

Random Giveaway #3 - Let the Random Giveaways continue!

Random Giveaway number three. If you haven’t won already, here is your chance to try again.

The first cover depicted below was created by Minoterrae for Amazon Kindle. You can find them on SelfPubBookCovers.com/ Minoterrae Check out their work if you like their style!

The second cover was created by Troubador Publishing, where the book is available in paperback.

As per the other competitions, comment below with your ideas for what the book might be about, based on the covers. Doesn’t matter if you have read the book or not. You can comment with the correct answer or a ridiculous wrong answer, up to you. Let your imaginations loose! There will be more than one winner chosen at random. The prizes will be random too and *can include, gilets, T shirts, hoodies, beanies, signed books, water bottles and more.

Good luck, I look forward to reading your replies.

Competition ends Friday 8th September 2023, Midnight GMT.

Winners of Round 2 - Random Giveaway

Thanks to everyone who is taking part in these random giveaways. I am having a ball reading all of your answers! If you have friends or family you think might enjoy having a go too, please share, let them know where to find me. Random Giveaway #3 is about to start soon, so share away, spread the love!

In the meantime, we have winners for round two. I am very happy to say that the following people have won a random prize:

Facebook:

Mike Ambler

Website:

Chris Anderson

Paul Lodge

I will be in touch with the winners to arrange delivery of their prizes very soon. Thanks once again everyone, I hope you are enjoying taking part.

S P Oldham

Let the Random Giveaways Continue!

This fabulous cover for ‘Post Mortem’ was created by SelfPubBookCovers.com/ DesignzbyDanielle Why not check out their work for yourself on SelfPubBookCovers.com

To be in with a chance of winning a *random prize from me, comment below with what you think the book is about based on the cover. It doesn’t matter if you have read it or not. You can comment with the actual answer, or with a ridiculous wrong answer. Up to you! More than one winner will be chosen.

I will close this at Midnight GMT Sunday 3rd September 2023.

*Prizes can include drink bottles, beanies, gilets, Polo Shirts, Hoodies, pens, bookmarks, signed copies and more.

Winners Announcement!

Thanks to everyone who entered my first random giveaway event. We have three winners as follows:

Website entries:

Jane Wheble - love the idea of a punk band called ‘Mindless Trilogy’ with an album called ‘A Little Knowledge is a Dangerous Thing!’

Mark Williams - Your answer was pretty much spot on in terms of what the book is about!

Facebook entries:

Laura Pritchard - Your answer was also pretty spot on!

Well done winners! I will be in touch to arrange delivery of your *random* prize very soon.

Didn’t win? There is another giveaway about to start tomorrow, so don’t despair, just try again!

P.S If you happen to have read any of the books in the trilogy or the whole trilogy itself, please review and share. Thank you.

Audiobook of the Month on Wordpeddler

Wordpeddler is running an Audiobook of the Month competition. If anyone enjoyed Hag's Breath on audio and would like to add it to the poll, feel free! You have to be a member of the group to post. Thanks! https://www.facebook.com/groups/792085239326261/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=810138290854289

Let the random giveaways begin!

You can comment here on my blog or on the original post to be entered (pinned post:) https://www.facebook.com/solostinwords

Let the random giveaways begin!

This is the front cover for the Mindless Trilogy, created by Viergacht on SelfPubBookCovers (link here: SelfPubBookCovers.com/ Viergacht Highly recommended, check them out.) To be in with a chance of winning a *random prize from me, comment below with what you think the trilogy is about based on this cover. It doesn’t matter if you have read the book or not. You can comment with the actual answer, or with a ridiculous wrong answer. Up to you! More than one winner will be chosen.

I will close this at Midnight GMT Friday 25thAugust 2023.

*Prizes can include drink bottles, beanies, gilets, Polo Shirts, Hoodies, pens, bookmarks, signed copies and more.