Dandelion Fire (Book 2 of the 100 Cupboards) officially releases on February 24. That’s when the general public will find the book in stores. In the five months twixt now and then, one or two or maybe three (who knows, four ?) people will discover their latent specialness. My fab publicist (thank you, Meg O’Brien) is sending me Advance Readers Copies to give away here.
Dandelion Fire is fatter than 100 Cupboards (which means I should say, “I’m sorry,” or “You’re welcome,” depending on the reader). It’s bigger in scale and scope, has a shiny cover, I like it, and I’m going to give away the first one now.
If you want it, all you have to do is leave a comment here (one comment only, please), and surrender your fate to a web-based random number generator. The winner will not be chosen by merit, but by destiny. Next week, I’ll give someone their due.


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October 3, 2008 at 12:17 am
KLM's mama
Here’s your first.
Seeking destiny…
October 3, 2008 at 12:25 am
Daniel Foucachon
Here is my comment which, should destiny and fate be kind to me, shall endow me with an advance copy of the long awaited, Dandelion Fire.
October 3, 2008 at 12:26 am
Lydia Foucachon
Me too!
October 3, 2008 at 12:36 am
Teri
I’ll be of the “you’re welcome” variety of reader. So thank you.
October 3, 2008 at 12:36 am
Daniel Ryan
love it.
October 3, 2008 at 12:39 am
Mike Bull
Please let it be me. My children have been tearing holes in the walls in anticipation.
October 3, 2008 at 12:40 am
Mandie Giedd
Can’t wait for this installment!
October 3, 2008 at 12:43 am
AdamR
Like Beowulf before he faces the dragon, I say that fate must measure between myself and the “odds” by the wall of my shield, but unlike Beowulf, my fate is a lower-case affair and God is an upper case affair. I will boast no further against the odds, nor against the wyrd.
October 3, 2008 at 1:08 am
shana bartlett
Sister in law would love it! Selah would too. We were actually talking about your next book just before she went to bed tonight. Funny, to come across your new blog. Love you!
October 3, 2008 at 1:18 am
Stalise
I like dandelions!
October 3, 2008 at 1:34 am
joe and jen carlson
yes please. and thank you.
October 3, 2008 at 1:36 am
Cassandra
Pick me! Pick me!
October 3, 2008 at 2:45 am
Tianna
One shot for me, thanks.
October 3, 2008 at 2:48 am
Alli
Pick me instead!
October 3, 2008 at 2:54 am
Nick Jesch
try this one this time. Last attempt got lost in cybergoo somewhere…..
October 3, 2008 at 2:57 am
David Hoos
I’d love for you to pick me, but we both know that’s not likely to happen. But I figure now is as good a time as any to list off the things I think it would be fun for you to talk about.
1. Why do Christians often do so poorly in the arts and what do you believe they can they do to change that pattern?
2. What practical criteria should Christians use in evaluating contemporary art?
3. Are there any current examples of strong Christian art? Who are they? Why are they strong?
Thanks!
October 3, 2008 at 3:07 am
Ben Hoyt
Lovely! We’re not children, but we just tore one of our old room’s walls down. No cupboards, so we put new walls back up.
October 3, 2008 at 3:10 am
Franci
I have a love-hate relationship with dandelions. I love how the name rolls off your tongue… Dandy Lion. I hate digging them out of my garden. I would love to receive a copy of Dandelion Fire! I hate to think about missing out and waiting until next year!
October 3, 2008 at 3:49 am
kendall
i’ll leave it to destiny, but it’ll be an even longer wait for chestnut king.
October 3, 2008 at 5:33 am
jamey w. bennett
Count me in. All 10 digits on the hands, the wiggly ones on the feet and a handful of limbs, a torso, and other assorted parts.
October 3, 2008 at 5:36 am
Kaleb
C’mon random number generator!!! Woohoo
October 3, 2008 at 5:41 am
Eric Robinson
My Random Entry
October 3, 2008 at 5:55 am
Joshua Loyd
My wife and I loved 100 Cupboards and look forward to the next installment. Would love an advance copy!
October 3, 2008 at 6:13 am
Scott Moonen
O Great Random Number Generator,
I beseech thee to shower thy mercy and grace upon me.
—-
Thank you for this opportunity, Nathan.
October 3, 2008 at 6:14 am
ben carnahan
yes please.
October 3, 2008 at 6:25 am
Chris Robbins
the longer, the better.
October 3, 2008 at 6:39 am
Hannah L.
Oh, boy…I can’t wait! Please count me in. (I love big fat books…)
HML
October 3, 2008 at 7:18 am
Megan Okimoto
We listened to the last one and enjoyed it a lot. (Why does the Lynchburg Public Library have a CD of 100 Cupboards, but no copy of the actual book? Mysterious…) So, yes, I would like to know what the creepy witch is up to before anyone else. Then I can just grin knowingly at my friends…should I share with my husband? Hm…
October 3, 2008 at 7:28 am
Ryan Boomershine
We look forward to the new book!
October 3, 2008 at 7:33 am
Laura Carter
My daughter and I really enjoyed your other books, and cannot wait to read the next one!
October 3, 2008 at 7:35 am
Valerie (Kyriosity)
Me, me, me!
October 3, 2008 at 7:37 am
Callie
We’d love one!
October 3, 2008 at 7:37 am
Story Girls
Big money! No whammies!
October 3, 2008 at 7:39 am
Remy
Hey N. enjoying the blog.
October 3, 2008 at 7:41 am
Mark Jackson
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.
My lap please, Lord, my lap…!
October 3, 2008 at 7:45 am
al
Bought three of the 100 Cupboards bookplate specials, none of which made it to Ebay… that should the “random number generator” a little something of my charachter.
al sends
(thanks Nate! keep up the publishing)
October 3, 2008 at 7:47 am
William Chad Newsom
Will it increase my chances if I know the literary source of Cupboard # 25: ‘Falls/Rauros/Alt’?…No?…oh, well…I suppose there’s plenty of Tolkien fans who are also readers of this book that would say, ’shucks, who don’t know that?’ Seriously, my family loved both Leepike and Cupboards and February is so far away…Keep up the fine work!
William Chad Newsom
October 3, 2008 at 7:48 am
Evan
I still haven’t picked up 100 Cupboards but a free copy of this one would make me have to buy it.
October 3, 2008 at 7:52 am
James
Thank you for the opportunity.
October 3, 2008 at 7:58 am
Billie
I’d love to win! What a fun contest!
October 3, 2008 at 7:58 am
al
could you put the word ‘tell’ twixt ’should’ and ‘the’
—
al sends a non-counting comment
October 3, 2008 at 8:04 am
Mark Drzycimski
count me in.
October 3, 2008 at 8:10 am
Katie Hurt
I’m hopeful that, since we have purchased six copies of Leepike Ridge and almost as many of 100 Cupboards, destiny may favorably choose us for a free copy of Dandelion Fire. If not, we’ll buy a pile of ‘em anyway, I’m sure.
October 3, 2008 at 8:19 am
Bruce Bellamy
Sign me up…
October 3, 2008 at 8:22 am
TJ
You rock.
October 3, 2008 at 8:25 am
Kamilla N
I want one!
October 3, 2008 at 8:25 am
Wendy Sensing
“You can’t get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” C.S. Lewis
October 3, 2008 at 8:26 am
Zoe N
Me too!
October 3, 2008 at 8:28 am
Matt Caslow
Looking forward to it. The odds look good.
October 3, 2008 at 8:30 am
Terri
my entry…by destiny… for the kids
October 3, 2008 at 8:34 am
Jay T
I can’t wait until February…
October 3, 2008 at 8:35 am
Rita Joiner
Since we’ll probably read this one outloud too, we clearly need it early so we finish at the same time as the speed-read-by-yourself-ers that we know.
October 3, 2008 at 8:37 am
Mandi
Yes please!
October 3, 2008 at 8:39 am
Micah
Comment thus left.
October 3, 2008 at 8:40 am
John Nicely
Nate…
Are you sure I can’t tip this in my direction any way by saying that if I were to win the book it would be beneficial to you since I would HAVE to buy the first book, which I haven’t read yet?
October 3, 2008 at 8:42 am
Deirdre Salmon
My family and my class at school are anxious to read the next installment. Random number generator, choose us!
October 3, 2008 at 8:43 am
Mrs. Madsen
I can’t wait until February, so count me in!
October 3, 2008 at 8:46 am
Calvin Collins
Put me in the hopper and give ‘er a spin. Big money, big money! No whammy, no whammy!
October 3, 2008 at 8:46 am
annie
Oh. My boys would love to have this early…..
October 3, 2008 at 8:47 am
Matthew Abraham
Please sir, I want more!
October 3, 2008 at 8:54 am
Joe Rigney
And I’m in….
October 3, 2008 at 8:54 am
James Grant
Thanks!
October 3, 2008 at 8:57 am
Katie T.
Looking forward to it!!!
October 3, 2008 at 8:57 am
Jonathan S
Loved the first one!
October 3, 2008 at 9:08 am
Lindsey Doolan
.
October 3, 2008 at 9:09 am
Stephen
Done and … done?
October 3, 2008 at 9:09 am
Elizabeth
Here’s my comment.
I loved the first one as well as Leepike. Looking forward to more whether it be now or next February.
October 3, 2008 at 9:13 am
ShawnDumas
[win, win, win]
October 3, 2008 at 9:15 am
Ruth Turner
Count me in! I’m ready to continue the adventure…
October 3, 2008 at 9:25 am
Jeb Butler
Hey Nate! Rebekah and Levi need it, need it.
October 3, 2008 at 9:26 am
Ty Rallens
What a great chance, I’m in!
October 3, 2008 at 9:29 am
Sam
Thanks! And thanks for starting this blog!
October 3, 2008 at 9:30 am
Hoffdog
Duuuuuuuude!
October 3, 2008 at 9:31 am
jennifer
count me in. my boys would love to read book 2, and having it ahead of everyone else would make them feel special.
October 3, 2008 at 9:35 am
M. Boesch
Hey I ripped my ceiling down, but of course I was not trying to look for cupboards, just trying to get rid of mold :-/
But a book would be great!
October 3, 2008 at 9:36 am
Doug ENick
The kiddos were sorely disappointed when I told them that Dandelion Fire wasn’t due out until February. They’ll be happy to know that we have a glimmer of hope to get it before then!
October 3, 2008 at 9:37 am
Ken
My sons want to name our dog Argus. ’nuff said.
October 3, 2008 at 9:38 am
Matt J.
Hand it over! (I promise I’ll share.)
October 3, 2008 at 9:40 am
John Moody
My kids will thank you oh-so-much…
October 3, 2008 at 9:40 am
Lindsey Whear
I want it so I can spoil the book for everybody else.
October 3, 2008 at 9:45 am
Sean
Thanks for the opportunity to win something I didn’t merit; those are the best prizes. For instance, I once won a coloring contest I didn’t enter.
October 3, 2008 at 9:46 am
Alyson Proctor
Ooo, I’m glad this book is longer!
October 3, 2008 at 9:46 am
Kimmells
Please, please–pretty please?!
October 3, 2008 at 9:53 am
Kathleen Abraham
Matthew tells me this is hot stuff, so count us in. Thanks!
October 3, 2008 at 9:53 am
spencer deburgh
we read it with the whole family. looking forward to the next one.
October 3, 2008 at 9:59 am
Heidi
I believe the random number generator is predestined to pick me.
October 3, 2008 at 9:59 am
Virginia
I am soooo worthy. My children are even more worthy.
October 3, 2008 at 10:09 am
Nate Halverson
indeed yes
October 3, 2008 at 10:10 am
Gary
I’m in. C’mon big money…
October 3, 2008 at 10:13 am
Jonathan
OK, I’m ready to read it. Sock it to me.
October 3, 2008 at 10:14 am
Glenn Jones
I want it!!! “Give me this power also, so that anyone on whom I lay my hands may receive” this book! (Acts 8:19)
October 3, 2008 at 10:21 am
Lawrence
Come to Papa.
October 3, 2008 at 10:25 am
Kathryn
Like a good little Calvinist, I shall leave it to providence.
October 3, 2008 at 10:31 am
TEAM BROWNLEE
We’ve checked the mailbox daily in great anticipation for the ARC you said you could lend to us, but to no avail. I guess we’ll join the masses in grasping for a first look at DF. Curran cannot wait. I keep telling him that Uncle loves him even though he hasn’t sent his book yet. Can we help that we are such huge fans?
October 3, 2008 at 10:33 am
Isaac
I linked to you, and if this were Bekah’s giveaway I would get TWO entries. But if I win this one then I get a book and not bloomers. I won’t complain.
October 3, 2008 at 10:34 am
The Scylding
Pick me, pick me!
October 3, 2008 at 10:36 am
Payton Comis (age 6)
“I liked all your other books. ‘Specially the one where the boy goes into the cave and then fights the wicked witch. I also like it when dandelions catch on fire.”
October 3, 2008 at 10:37 am
Richard Okimoto
I comment
October 3, 2008 at 10:43 am
Kenton
=:-)
October 3, 2008 at 10:46 am
Anna M
There is a tiny hole in our girls’ bedroom wall and they swear that it leads to a cupboard.
October 3, 2008 at 11:03 am
Carl M
My kids loved the first volume (as well as Leepike Ridge) and are anxious for this one!
October 3, 2008 at 11:08 am
Emily
I hereby submit myself to my destiny. “Ducunt volentem Fata, nolentem trahunt.”
October 3, 2008 at 11:09 am
Allison
Yay! So glad you started this blog. We’ve been fans of your work ever since your early collaborations with Mr./Dr. Sock. Thanks for the great giveaway!
October 3, 2008 at 11:12 am
Rob Steele
Rots o ruck.
October 3, 2008 at 11:17 am
Laurie Lozier
I’m in!!
October 3, 2008 at 11:19 am
Scott
Please.
October 3, 2008 at 11:22 am
DC
The random number is 37. Do I win?
October 3, 2008 at 11:25 am
Carson
“He talks to me as if I was a bally fat-head!” said Lord Shortlands, who, being one, was sensitive about it. – P.G. Wodehouse
I may also be a bally fathead, but please condescend to send me your book (if random numbers can condescend).
October 3, 2008 at 11:29 am
archshrk
You should look at SEOmoz’s Rock, Paper, Scissors method of awarding the next book. More interactive and still random.
October 3, 2008 at 11:30 am
John Ahern
Are there lots of the typical cryptic references to Scottish fairy tales in this one too?
October 3, 2008 at 11:31 am
Carrie White
Here’s hoping!
October 3, 2008 at 11:33 am
Erin J.
Read ‘em both. Liked ‘em. Will read this one.
October 3, 2008 at 11:34 am
bean
whoa that’s a lot of comments already! i am not sure it’s possible to wait until the end of february, so please tell the random number generator to pick me.
October 3, 2008 at 11:34 am
Rob H
So, Sarah Palin and John Knox go into a bar…
October 3, 2008 at 11:36 am
Jordan Proctor
I can’t wait to read it! Actually, I can’t wait for my dad to read it aloud to my siblings and I. We’re all in our teens, but we still like being read aloud too, especially if it’s a 100 Cupboards book!
October 3, 2008 at 11:37 am
Nana G.
100 comments since last night…way to go!
October 3, 2008 at 11:40 am
Jeremy Sauder
Well this should be exciting.
October 3, 2008 at 11:42 am
Eric Schumacher
I’d like to discover my latent specialness.
October 3, 2008 at 11:51 am
Kevin Jackson
I’ll take one. Random number generator be good to me!
October 3, 2008 at 11:53 am
Collins Fam.
Picked up 100 Cupboards recently. My four little people and I are reading it and can not get enough. They will be pumped when I tell them the next book is coming soon. Holly Collins
October 3, 2008 at 11:57 am
Dion
Cubs down 2 games. Ugh
October 3, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Natalie
Our dog is named Argus. We loved 100 Cupboards, as well.
I would love to have an advance copy of Dandelion Fire!
October 3, 2008 at 12:07 pm
Jennie Owen
Oooo, I’d take one!
October 3, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Mollie
I’m in!
I look forward to your posts about writing.
October 3, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Esteban
You’re going to need a lot of (virtual) dice!
October 3, 2008 at 12:34 pm
Curtis Schrock
Here is my comment. I love free book(s).
October 3, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Motherkern
Loved 100 Cupboards!
October 3, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Debbie
Bless you!! We would love to have one!
October 3, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Sammy
.
October 3, 2008 at 12:51 pm
John
A comment from me.
October 3, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Mike Knox
trying to type with fingers crossed….
October 3, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Wendy Abell
We are anxious to read this new book!
October 3, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Keith B
No merit here.
October 3, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Kevin Faulk
Post! Of! Destiny![/squeaky mouse voice]
October 3, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Michael Kelley
I hereby leave my fate in the hands of destiny…or my destiny in the hands of fate…or whatever.
October 3, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Sheryl
I’m hoping it’s me – to give away for Christmas. February is so far away.
October 3, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Scott Newman
Looking forward to it!!!
October 3, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Jeff Hay-Roe
What ho.
October 3, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Corey
Oh.
October 3, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Gabriel Rench
Is this fair?
October 3, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Ryan McAllen
come on random…
October 3, 2008 at 1:45 pm
Laurie Hyink
Pick me! Pick me!
October 3, 2008 at 2:07 pm
Emily Coleman
I loved your book! Dark but also beautiful…
October 3, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Kevin Bigney
Okay, okay, I guess I’ll just pay for it!
October 3, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Brian Shaw
I’m in . . .
October 3, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Bethany
Pigs in space.
October 3, 2008 at 2:25 pm
John
I’d love a copy for my boys!
October 3, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Kelle
We’d sure love to give a copy of this book to our son for Christmas. There are SO few well-written and interesting books available. He enjoyed Leepike Ridge and 100 Cupboards very much. After Jonathan Rogers’ “Wilderking Series”, these have been our favorite read-aloud books for the whole family.
October 3, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Laura
Is it really random?
October 3, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Mark Cummings
I recently won a shopping spree in another drawing. Let’s see if this works again.
October 3, 2008 at 2:53 pm
Jeff Salmon
Me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me us!
October 3, 2008 at 2:54 pm
Peter Jones
I think one of my four sons would really enjoy this book.
October 3, 2008 at 2:55 pm
olivia
here’s my ticket.
October 3, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Laura Whear
I have never posted on a blog before.
October 3, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Brittany Martin
Might as well try!
October 3, 2008 at 3:24 pm
Rachel Brownlee
I love your family!
No, I don’t know you except through your blogs, your books, etc. But you guys (you, Heather, Lizzy, Bekah, your dad, and your mom inspire me and MAKE ME SMILE!!
May God bless you all richly.
And also, remember, you have an influence…stay faithful!
October 3, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Ree
I hope it’s me. My daughter needs another really good book to read right about now.
October 3, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Anne
Loved Leepike Ridge!
October 3, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Mickey
I loved Leepike. I’m totally up for another good book
October 3, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Lisa Kjeldgaard
Pick me, pick me! Said to the random generator…
October 3, 2008 at 4:15 pm
Ryan
If I win it will force me to finally get 100 Cupboards.
October 3, 2008 at 4:23 pm
Valerie Foucachon
How shall I surive the 5 months till the official realease? May destiny be kind to me.
October 3, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Hatch
Thanks – in advance!
October 3, 2008 at 4:29 pm
Kirsti
I surrender my fate.
October 3, 2008 at 4:38 pm
Andrew
gimmie
October 3, 2008 at 4:43 pm
Amy
“You take delight in vexing me. You have no compassion on my poor nerves.”
October 3, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Chris
This is a comment.
October 3, 2008 at 5:04 pm
Elizabeth
Please, please, please include me in your giveaway. Thank you!
October 3, 2008 at 5:10 pm
Jeff Easley
My daughter loved 100 Cupboards and we are looking forward to this one in Feb…
October 3, 2008 at 5:26 pm
Justin W
Lucky number 166!
October 3, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Grace
i like the title.
October 3, 2008 at 6:16 pm
Angie B.
Here’s my official entry. Thanks.
October 3, 2008 at 6:27 pm
Christine Stokes
Please sign us up.
Thanks!
October 3, 2008 at 6:27 pm
oldfatslow
Include me in.
ofs
October 3, 2008 at 6:34 pm
TedR
here is me, signing up. Thanks.
October 3, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Mark DenHoed
Yeah, I’d like on!
October 3, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Esther
I loved the first book! I hope I win!!
October 3, 2008 at 7:21 pm
Mary
Count me in!
October 3, 2008 at 7:23 pm
Christopher Witmer
Woo-Hoo! In my mind’s eye, I’m already reading the book, and I can’t put it down! You’re a genius.
October 3, 2008 at 7:39 pm
Nathan
We would really love it!
October 3, 2008 at 7:48 pm
Chris Smith
Yo give it to me.
October 3, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Melissa
Hoc est impositum meum. Fortasse me oportet lectura esse librum de cento amario, quia adhuc id non legi. Et, ita, hoc ostentatio est.
October 3, 2008 at 8:29 pm
Nathan Anderson
A random comment for a random contest!
October 3, 2008 at 8:38 pm
Charlotte
Sign me up!
October 3, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Nathan Seldomridge
It would be so cool to be able to say I received an advance copy. And I’d probably read it, too.
October 3, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Kelsey
yay!
October 3, 2008 at 8:47 pm
Christian
I’ve read your other two books and really liked them. I’m 13.
October 3, 2008 at 8:50 pm
Newlyn
We’d all love a copy!
October 3, 2008 at 8:53 pm
Scharlie
Why not?
October 3, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Jon S.
This won’t help, but I remember your first strange stabs at writing fiction in Credenda Agenda. Let me say that I’m glad you kept the strangeness but added things like plot and characters and stuff.
October 3, 2008 at 9:07 pm
Brittany Lewis
My kids and I were spellbound with your book. Thank you so much for giving us a hero who learns to be courageous and self-sacrificing. We treasure the copy you signed for us at ACCS. Congrats on your new one!
October 3, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Frank Turk
I will win because I am on a roll. Like butter.
October 3, 2008 at 9:24 pm
Abigail
Looking forward to reading it – just hoping I get an early peek!
October 3, 2008 at 9:41 pm
Mark Jicinsky
Sounds Good
October 3, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Margaret Deaton
Hope I win!
October 3, 2008 at 10:05 pm
Steven
For Laura, Jay and Kate who loved it when dad read them Leapike Ridge and then 100 Cupboards. Thank you.
October 3, 2008 at 10:31 pm
Linda
My husband said,”Hey you might win Nate Wilson’s book on his blog, leave a comment,” and so I did.
October 3, 2008 at 10:47 pm
Kate
I always win these kind of things.
October 3, 2008 at 10:49 pm
Marc
Free is my favorite flavor!
October 3, 2008 at 10:53 pm
Tricia M.
Thanks for the giveaway. I can’t wait to read your book.
October 3, 2008 at 11:12 pm
Cathy T.
I never win these kinds of things…Sounds like fun!
October 3, 2008 at 11:14 pm
Schwager
Comment.
October 3, 2008 at 11:17 pm
Duane Garner
Pick me.
Or not.
October 3, 2008 at 11:33 pm
JaimeW
Oh my, I am comment number 200!
October 3, 2008 at 11:36 pm
Jodi
Wheee! Free book!
October 3, 2008 at 11:52 pm
David F
“oh, pick me! pick me!”
October 3, 2008 at 11:54 pm
Lee Blythe
I want a copy and I’m going to read it before the kids do.
October 3, 2008 at 11:59 pm
JMG
Is this a form of gambling? Ah well… I’m in.
October 4, 2008 at 12:06 am
Brittany Petruzzi
Wow. That’s a lot of comments. But they say it’s impossible to win the Bucer’s weekly drawing, which, I assure you, it is not. And this clearly has better odds, so why not?
October 4, 2008 at 12:23 am
selah
Hope I win!
October 4, 2008 at 1:02 am
Michael Plaza
I’m in.
October 4, 2008 at 1:30 am
Kyle
Hm, well, no harm in trying my luck… I’m planning on reading the first book in the series this Christmas break anyway.
October 4, 2008 at 1:51 am
Rebekah Duke
Great floating styrofoam barges, Batman! Can’t wait.
October 4, 2008 at 3:01 am
Daniel Alders
Anyone say me?
October 4, 2008 at 4:59 am
Dave Cooper
i’ll take one
October 4, 2008 at 6:28 am
Kathryn
I’m not going to say that I CANNOT wait until February, as I obviously will (if I MUST) — however, I would dearly love to re-enter the story with Henry sooner than later and I hereby promise to share it with my children….even if it means sliding the book out from under their hands as they sleep….PROMISE!
October 4, 2008 at 7:28 am
Rocky Lanotte
Read 100 Cupboards to see if it would be appropriate for my grandsons and really enjoyed the story! Would be thrilled to “pre-screen” Dandelion Fire, as well. Thanks!
October 4, 2008 at 7:49 am
Talia Colvin
Mine?
October 4, 2008 at 8:17 am
Micah Bechard
Nothing is random.
October 4, 2008 at 8:37 am
Debby
I’m in!
October 4, 2008 at 8:38 am
Stuart
Does being a predestinarian give me an unfair advantage??
October 4, 2008 at 9:33 am
Laura R.
Unlike the lottery, this is free, so I feel no guilt in rolling the figurative and metaphor-mixing dice. Count me in.
October 4, 2008 at 9:41 am
LydiaV
Count me in.
October 4, 2008 at 9:43 am
Deb
Are you reading all these comments, NDW? Such profound pleadings from your voracious readers.
October 4, 2008 at 9:44 am
Karl
I desire it with great desirings.
October 4, 2008 at 9:45 am
Galena
I’d love it.
October 4, 2008 at 9:46 am
Anya
I want to enter the contest for your latest book.
October 4, 2008 at 9:47 am
Greta
Yay!
October 4, 2008 at 9:47 am
Jessica
having read the life out of the library copies of Leepike Ridge & 100 Cupboards when I had them, I need new NDW reading material. Please, random generator, pick me!
Is this gambling? Oh well, whatever it takes.
October 4, 2008 at 10:00 am
gina
nice.
October 4, 2008 at 10:00 am
Brooke Wilson
I need one for my England exile. It would cheer me no end. See you in Oxford my crazy cousin.
October 4, 2008 at 10:05 am
Heather Wilson
me to, I know I already am reading it, but I thought I’d enter anyway.
October 4, 2008 at 10:07 am
Lara
*raising hand*
October 4, 2008 at 10:08 am
Todd
I want.
October 4, 2008 at 11:04 am
Cailan Matthews
Thanks.
October 4, 2008 at 11:28 am
Mary Abraham
Please?
October 4, 2008 at 11:34 am
TimC
Your books are awesome.
October 4, 2008 at 12:04 pm
Sam Creason
Enjoying the blog.
October 4, 2008 at 12:19 pm
NateJ
I love your books
October 4, 2008 at 12:38 pm
Jason Farley
mmmmmmmmm, donuts
October 4, 2008 at 12:58 pm
Greg
I’m shameless – I have nothing to say, but I’m poor, I loved the first book, and I want the second
October 4, 2008 at 1:10 pm
Trevor Davis
It’s worth a shot…
October 4, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Eden
I’ve promised my husband not to buy any more books/CDs/etc. so the opportunity to WIN a book is terrific!!!
October 4, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Michael Duchemin
I just slightly reduced the probability of everybody else winning.
October 4, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Allegra
I like free books!
October 4, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Deborah
We are waiting as patiently as possible for February. If something showed up early, that would be great!
October 4, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Amanda
We like to listen to this book, too.
October 4, 2008 at 2:57 pm
drewB
Count me in…
October 4, 2008 at 3:14 pm
Pamela
The price is right.
October 4, 2008 at 3:25 pm
M Anderson
I can’t wait for this book!
October 4, 2008 at 3:51 pm
Peter
Last December I read the first one to my younger brother in one night and I think he’ll be disappointed to wait ’till February, so randomly choose me.
October 4, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Jason
C’mon… no snake eyes!
October 4, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Amy Bakken
Oooh ooooh!
October 4, 2008 at 5:04 pm
Margaret
I loved 100 Cupboards and have been eagerly awaiting the sequel. I will wait longer if necessary.
October 4, 2008 at 5:26 pm
Room 3
Kia ora Nate,
We’re with the above comment. We will be back at school in Feb so won’t have the summer hols to read the next installment sitting in the sunshine!
AND we have to order through Amazon US and wait for shipping to NZ – ohhhh so long to wait………..ka kite ROOM3
October 4, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Andrew
We all loved 100 Cupboards and can’t wait until the next installment.
October 4, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Mark
Well, I don’t think and communicate quite as well as many of the apparently avid readers who’ve commented already — I’m not even sure what “avid” means! So that’s why I need to read more books like yours.
October 4, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Nathan Chambers
OK
October 4, 2008 at 6:40 pm
Abby Owens
I loved your previous books, and I hated the wait for 100 Cupboards, so here I am submitting a random comment, hoping, randomly, that I get picked!
October 4, 2008 at 6:52 pm
Charlie Long
Oooooh! Pick me! Pick me!
October 4, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Sarah T
One roll of the dice ….
Is it frivilous to pray that I win?
Hey, will you do a “classical elusions” breakdown of 100 Cupboards like you did for Lepike ? Thanks in advance … we’re not all scholars, sadly, but your books are a part of continuing education for some of us:)
October 4, 2008 at 7:21 pm
Ellie Swan
Four cygnets seeking
Dandelion giveaway
Weed of destiny
October 4, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Rebecca Hurt
The joy that fills my soul…
October 4, 2008 at 7:51 pm
Josh Henreckson
My siblings and I loved the first book. Pleeeeease, destiny, pick me!
October 4, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Daniel
Please add me. I was hoping to have it by Christmas, under the tree.
October 4, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Q Shenaynay
“i want to taste de glory! see what it’s like!”
~ nacho libre
October 4, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Brenda Henreckson
I was so hoping the next installment would be out before Christmas. I’ll take a shot at getting it before then.
October 4, 2008 at 8:26 pm
Kirsten Miller
Millers are “president.”
October 4, 2008 at 8:32 pm
Josh Henreckson
Please.
October 4, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Suzannah Rowntree
Me, me, me, me, me!
October 4, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Susan
Pretty Please!
October 4, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Kathy Vimont
Hoping for some Wilsonian fiction in Missouri.
October 4, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Brett Flenniken
Looking forward to reading the advanced copy!
October 4, 2008 at 10:47 pm
Medora
I’d love to be added.
October 4, 2008 at 10:55 pm
davidrainer
Hath God predestined a copy of Dandelion Fire for me?
October 4, 2008 at 11:11 pm
Matt
What could be said has been said.
October 4, 2008 at 11:14 pm
john kalvin bergeron
bring the fire of the dandelion on…shiny squeeky crisp new book for me
October 4, 2008 at 11:17 pm
Julie
“You can’t leave everything to Fate, she has a lot to do!”
October 4, 2008 at 11:22 pm
Courtney
‘Grab a chance and you won’t be sorry for a might-have-been.’
Thanks for the chance!
October 5, 2008 at 1:07 am
Nae
Wow, a chance to be bestowed with a copy of the long awaited ‘Dandelion Fire’. My brothers would be doing cartwheels to find it under the Christmas tree! Please count me in.
October 5, 2008 at 9:50 am
Brian
I’m feeling lucky… I’m a random kind of guy…
October 5, 2008 at 10:25 am
Michelle
Well, it’s up to Providence. I hope Jesus doesn’t come back before February.
October 5, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Jeremy Spencer
I think participation in turtle catching should get some play by the random number generator.
October 5, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Kara Henreckson
Might as well offer myself up to destiny like the rest of them.
October 5, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Jenn D
hanging out with the kids, coffee (starbucks and/or botticellis), and movie tickets to the random web number picker….
just kidding…i’d do that anyway…except i might just keep the melted chocolate covered espresso beans for myself if i don’t win…at least the white speckled ones…miss y’all!
October 5, 2008 at 5:12 pm
amylake
I have been WAITING for this to come out. Hope I win! But if not, being able to purchase an autographed copy would be okay, too. ;o)
October 5, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Chris
In the immortal words of Jeff Spicoli, “Awesome, totally awesome!”
October 5, 2008 at 6:35 pm
Talia
Please, random generator, pick me! I know I don’t have anything particularly original, clever, or interesting to say, but I loved the first book (and Leepike Ridge) and February is far too long to wait.
October 5, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Aedan
I really, really loved 100 Cupboards and I can’t wait to read the sequel! I would die of happiness if I could read it early! Well, I guess I would stay alive long enough to read the third one… : )
October 5, 2008 at 6:41 pm
Sora
My kids tell me I must try my chances with the random number generator in hopes that I can read this to them now instead of next year.
October 5, 2008 at 6:42 pm
Matt
Lucky day?
October 5, 2008 at 7:35 pm
Lisa
Here’s to Hope.
October 5, 2008 at 8:15 pm
Maggie Church
that’d be cool.
October 5, 2008 at 9:13 pm
Noah Berry
Can I sell my winnings on Ebay?
October 5, 2008 at 9:18 pm
steve prost
we’re looking forward to it
October 5, 2008 at 11:42 pm
Hannah
Looking forward to reading it either sooner or later! And thanks for the post about classical references in Leepike Ridge.
October 6, 2008 at 12:26 am
Paula C.
296 comments already on your brand-spankin’ new blog! Wow!
October 6, 2008 at 12:57 am
Bob Donaldson
You’ve created a great world for this adventure and I’m looking forward to the rest of the story.
October 6, 2008 at 8:45 am
S.D. Smith
Pick me. Pick me.
October 6, 2008 at 9:48 am
Tracey Davis
We’re all looking forward to another great story by N. D. Wilson!
October 6, 2008 at 9:54 am
rob howard
number 300.
October 6, 2008 at 11:10 am
Austin Toppert
I love N.D. Wilson and his AWESOME BOOKS!!:-)
I am looking so forward to reading Dandelion Fire, then the chestnut king.
ROCK ON N.D.! PICK ME!! What will Happen to the witch. I love this Series. Gimme. Gimee. Gimee.
October 6, 2008 at 11:11 am
cooper salmon
I LOVE YOUR BOOKS
MORE THEN ANY BODY ELSE IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD. I HAVE READ YOUR BOOK”LEEPIKE RIDGE AT LEAST FIVE TIMES! I WOULD BE JUMPING UPAND DOWN WITH JOY FOR AT LEAST A DAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 6, 2008 at 11:13 am
A. W.
October 6, 2008 at 11:14 am
Alexandra
badam ba ba baaaa! I’m lovin’ it!!
October 6, 2008 at 11:17 am
Kevin Carroll
Could it happen to me?! Me?!
October 6, 2008 at 11:37 am
David
Okay, I’m entering for my husband… I think I notice at least ONE husband and wife pair in the entries! Very cute how their entries stylistically match! So, fair that I do it, too?
…and Eden you’re too self-sacrificing. If you don’t win, you can borrow mine. If I don’t win, you’ll have to wait until Februaryish.
Like I said before: What a fun contest! Even reading the entries are fun!
October 6, 2008 at 12:29 pm
Joey Sapp
Hey, I’m 13 and I read 100 Cupboards and Leepike Ridge. I love your books! I hope destiny chooses me.
October 6, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Tim V-B
Don’t really believe in destiny. Never read one of your books. Not a great sales pitch so far, eh? But they sound great and so here’s me crossing fingers, eating lucky rabbits feet and filling my pockets with 4-leaf clover to try to get one…
October 6, 2008 at 2:02 pm
STacey
Pick me. Pick me. Pick me. I loved Leepike Ridge and recommend it all the time to the kids (and teachers) that use our library (I work in a 5/6 library). I would love to read your new book. Finally read 100 cupboards this summer. Our kids love to be scared!!
October 6, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Allie Bradley
Ooh, pick me!
October 6, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Joseph
Well here goes, could be me, who knows?
October 6, 2008 at 2:43 pm
Jake J.
My wife and I read the first one out loud to each other. Very exciting. Looking forward to the next. Thanks!
October 6, 2008 at 3:13 pm
elena
I’ve never won one of these things so it has to happen eventually, right?
October 6, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Katherine
Classically hilarious comments for a Wilson (and particularly this Wilsons’) blog
October 6, 2008 at 3:29 pm
Crystal Comis
Oh my, I can not believe the # of comments. YOu are much cooler then I relized, (or we are a very impatient bunch.)
We are just finishing the last chapter of 100 and we love it all. YOu keep writing and we’ll keep reading.
Bunches of love, from the Comis Fam
October 6, 2008 at 4:12 pm
David
My wife can’t wait until February!
October 6, 2008 at 5:03 pm
Jess A
I just finished 100 Cupboards a few days ago–I loved it!– and I decided to come to this website to see if there was a second book published yet.
This could be extremely awesome….
October 6, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Jennifer Brooke
100 Cupboards is fabulous–can’t wait for more!
October 6, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Erin Camerer
My whole family loved 100 Cupboards and Leepike Ridge.
October 6, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Rachael
oh, pick me! Pick me! pretty pretty please!
October 6, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Camilla
I loved 100 Cupboards and Leepike Ridge, and Dandelion Fire sounds wonderful.
October 6, 2008 at 9:24 pm
Linc
The first book was fun.
October 6, 2008 at 9:35 pm
Tai
J’adore 100 cupboards and would love my very own copy of Dandy Fire (I would even be a good girl and share with my friends)!
October 6, 2008 at 9:45 pm
Strider
Computers will be computers, may the 1’s and 0’s equal me…Thanks!
October 6, 2008 at 10:15 pm
Froggy
C’monnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Bro!
October 6, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Eden
Eden says,” I love school and I do it all the time. Uncle Nate is such a good writer and I love him very very much. You can pick me to win the book. I love you Uncl Nate!
October 6, 2008 at 10:34 pm
Randi
I’m in!
October 7, 2008 at 6:01 am
Patrick Lopez
My children loved the first book. Anxiously await the second.
October 7, 2008 at 7:43 am
W. O. Wilson jr.
I love this game! Pick me!
October 7, 2008 at 8:43 am
Todd
“Call it, Friendo.”
October 7, 2008 at 8:55 am
Andrew Givler
I don’t know if it can beat Right Behind personally.
October 7, 2008 at 11:39 am
Pirschel Family
February. My son asked me, “how many dark naps away is that?”. Many, Many dark naps, unless your dad wins his first drawing ever. I would be so cool!
October 7, 2008 at 11:40 am
jess
Please and thank you.
October 7, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Zachary Hurt
Oh random computer selector thingummy I beg that you spontaneously and totally objectively select me for this drawing. I probably deserve it less than some others but maybe the length of this post will jam your random selectiveness and cause my spontaneous selection. I really would like it if it did. I don’t think I’m the longest comment yet so I guess I better keep writing. Since you are the one deciding, o random selector, I will now flatter you with much flattery. You are the most wise and sagacious thingummy ever to randomly select anything (that is, if you select me). And just in case this is not actually randomly selected I will now flatter the author by saying his books are some of my favorites, right up with the Hobbit and such. If that doesn’t flatter you than I don’t know what will, so I’m going to stop writing this extremely boring comment now.
October 7, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Denise
Oh, my. Is it as scary as 100 Cupboards? Hope not!
On a side note, have you or your family read Mimus by Lilli Thal?
October 7, 2008 at 1:55 pm
alison
How lovely it would be-
to win this book for free!
October 7, 2008 at 4:02 pm
cheryl
awaiting another good family read-aloud…
October 7, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Karyn
Pretty please with sugar on top?
October 7, 2008 at 5:28 pm
Karla
oh great random number picker of comments may you ever pick the correct number, ie me!
October 7, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Beth
We love your books!
I wrote about 100 cupboards here:
http://pagesofourlife.blogspot.com/2008/08/sketcher-favorite-reading.html
October 7, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Kait
^_^
October 7, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Kathleen
hoping for the luck of the feechies…
October 7, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Heather
I’d love to win a copy! Thanks!
October 7, 2008 at 11:28 pm
Marissa
Can’t think of a better way to procrastinate about the whole homework thing…
Love your books!
October 8, 2008 at 1:27 am
BrianB
Here’s hoping.
October 8, 2008 at 3:06 am
Steffen
Oooh…
October 8, 2008 at 9:05 am
Robbie
So I’m sitting here trying to think of something funny and clever to say. But I can’t. So I guess I’ll say that . . . I really want this book!i!i!
October 8, 2008 at 11:02 am
Stacey
randomly generate MY number! We read Leepike Ridge together as a family and it was engaging for all of us…..regardless of age or gender! Here’s hoping for some more of the same!
October 8, 2008 at 11:24 am
Stephen Henderson
Here is my comment! Looking forward to reading it sooner or later.
October 8, 2008 at 12:09 pm
David King
Loved 100 Cupboards. Eager for Dandelion Fire.
October 8, 2008 at 12:31 pm
Josh C.
Your books reveal that you were raised in Narnia. Can I enter more than once?
October 8, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Steven
My children and I read 100 Cupboards together back in January. We enjoyed it very much and have been drooling for the sequel ever since. It has been a long year of waiting, for which you might be forgiven if the random number generator were to pick us.
October 8, 2008 at 7:55 pm
Kat
ENTER ME!!!!! I am SO EXCITED!
October 8, 2008 at 8:22 pm
David Cooper
Just in time.
October 8, 2008 at 8:50 pm
Doug
Hope I win, it looks good!
October 9, 2008 at 12:07 am
Kimberly
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
October 9, 2008 at 1:45 am
Micaiah Lopez
I’d love to receive Dandelion Fire! The first book was superb!
October 9, 2008 at 1:48 am
Isaac Lopez
Oops!! Put in the wrong email adress!
Kansas fan-
Isaac
October 9, 2008 at 1:50 am
Shelly Lopez
Send me the book………….please………….with a cherry on top (he! he!)
October 14, 2008 at 7:18 pm
Brianna Hanley
I loved 100 Cupboards! (just finished it today)
I can’t wait until the next one is released!
October 21, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Brittany's mom
I’m so sorry that we just found this! She had to pick her favorite author to do a 5th grade project on and picked you. Now we see this about a give-away of Dandelion Fire. OH! She can’t wait!
October 30, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Jesse Broussard
It is a long standing dream of mine to stand in front of a room of people (preferably the expensive penguin looking ones) and say, “Ladies and Gentlemen, Aardvark.” And then sit down.
November 22, 2008 at 12:43 am
Mary Claire Miltenberger
I am ready to enter this next cupboard!