Hey, I Feel Like Giving Away This ARC of Head On, If You Want It Let Me Know
Posted on March 20, 2018 Posted by John Scalzi 1,925 Comments
Yes, you could win this specific ARC of Head On! And I will sign and personalize it for you!
(Cat not included)
All you have to do to enter is leave a comment, and leave an actual email address where you receive mail in the part of the comment form where it says “Email” (the email will not be displayed unless you actually put it in the comment field; don’t do that unless you want everyone to see it). The comments will be left open for two days starting the moment this post is published; after the comments automatically close, I will see how many comments there are and then ask one of my voice activated computer assistants to pick a number between one and [whatever number of comments there are]. Whoever has that comment number wins!
Leave only one comment per person, please. Don’t be greedy.
Also, before you ask, yes, this is open to everyone on the planet. I’ll pay for shipping to wherever you are. But if you’re not in the US I can’t guarantee it will get there quickly. I don’t know how your country handles mail, folks. If you’re not on the planet, I’m not sending it to you. I wouldn’t know how. Sorry, astronauts and aliens.
Got it? Okay: Go!
Update 3/22/18: The random number has spoken and the winner is Chocotodd! Who has already been contacted. Thank you, everyone for playing!
I’m really looking forward to this one!
I see no reason not to enter this contest! Cool, thanks John!
Would love for that to head on my way…
I would love the ARC of Head On
I’ve been unemployed for 9 months an watching my pennies. Would love a free copy!
I’d love an ARC of one of your books. No worries about the cat–mine doesn’t share her staff well.
Sounds great!
Yes. Yes I do :) Thanks!
I would love to read it. Thank you!
Is the cat included?
A Comment!
An arc of Head On would be great, but a signed and personalized arc of Head On? Even better. Thanks for the offer.
pick low pseudo-random gods
Would love a head’s up on the new book!
Please consider me entered.
What does ARC stand for?
This sounds great!
I won’t be able to make the tour dates this time, so thanks for this chance to get a signed & personalized copy!
Just re-read Lock In – can’t wait for this one!
:D :D :D
Yes please!
Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their party.
Mares eat oats, and does eat oats, but little lambs eat ivy.
So, that’s my comment. :)
Lock In was actually the first of your works that I read, so I’m very excited for this one.
Yes please
You color-coordinated your book to your cat!
I would love an advance peek!
Would love to get a copy of this new book.
Thanks for doing this!
– Brad
I wants it!
Please enter me in the contest. I’d love a copy.
I only want it if I get the cat.
Just kidding.
It’s a good book. Kudos.
Looking forward to this book.
Wouldn’t turn down an ARC.
Ooo! Ooo! Me! Me! Over here! *whistles* I want an ARC! THE ANDROID’S DREAM IS UNDERRATED!
I will never turn down Scalzi in my house!
OK. Here is a comment.
Thanks!
Can’t wait to read it!
I dunno, featuring the cat in the ad and then saying they’re not included in the fine print seems sort of bait and switch to me. :)
Oh yes please!
Super excited for this one!!
I will make no bad joke about the title. I will make no joke about the title…
Preparing to enter content. Entering contest. Have now entered contest…
Yes please and thank you!
*pets kitty*
YES I KNOW THAT’S A DIFFERENT BOOK ENTIRELY I JUST THOUGHT YOU SHOULD KNOW.
John I would like the book please
— your nega-self
Oooo, I want it.
Once again, this excludes lunies. Those of us in Luna City, 中國 Luna, and Verne Metroplex recognize the discrimination that earthlings perpetrate on us. That’s ok, we’re closer to the rest of the universe than you are. We don’t live in a giant gravity hole!
Awesome!
I would love to win a copy! Saves me a trip to Amazon
Really looking forward to this one!
Generous offer, sir. Count me in and thank you.
Having enjoyed Lock In very much, I am much looking forward to reading Head On
Good luck to everyone.
SO excited for this to come out!
Cool
Yes, please!
Would love this!
Yes please! I’m very nearly out of something to read!!
Yes, please!
Love your stories!
Yes, please!!!!!!
First-time commenter, long-time reader. Can’t wait to get my hands on this!
I wants the book. And a snuggle from Zeus. #tuxedokitteh
Would love the ARC. Will be picking up a copy at the DC event in April regardless.
Why yes, I am interested in that.
This would be a sweet addition to the collection.
On to the comment section I head, to try to win HEAD ON.
Thank you for your offer.
This seems like an excellent opportunity!
Thanks, sir. Looking forward to reading and adding my own cats.
Thanks!!
This is kind. I’m ready!
I’m in…
This is my comment.
Hope I’m lucky!
Oh please oh please oh please
Yay! (Possible) Free Book!
I enjoyed hearing the first chapter on your last book tour. Looking forward to it!
I suppose…
Me, me, pick me! (please?)
Of all the books I own, I’d like this to be one of them.
Hooray! I’ve been looking forward to this one, and Scalzi giveaways are the best giveaways!
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Awesome! Thanks even if I don’t win.
SOOOOO hyped to win this ;)
Looking forward to read more of your work. Keep up the great work.
I’ve been looking forward to this book for a long time. I’m trying to give myself permission to buy both audio books, because I enjoyed both versions of Lock In.
Will the cat sign it at least?
This would read well in Portland…
Let’s find out how long it takes to send it to the Netherlands :)
Would like be a copy! Cute kitty model!
OH MY! It’s past St. Paddy’s Day, but maybe the luck of the Irish will be on my side…
This could get more comments than some of your more contentious political posts!
I want an autograph from you AND Zeus! :)
I have my Kindle pre-order locked in (hah), but the only print books I have any more are special editions, or signed copies. So… Both! Both is good.
Heck yeah!
I’d like to read it. Thanks.
This is a comment.
I’d like to read your longer work. Thanks.
I’ve been a fan since Red Shirts, which I own in paper. I’d love to add to my collection!
I am commenting out of avid greed for a free book.
Love your work, especially Redshirts!
I know you said cat not included, but I would gladly take one (or both) of the Scamperbeasts instead! LOL!
Keep writing and tweeting!
This is the day where I found out what ARC means *blushes*
Comment si, comment so.
This would be amazing and wonderful to taunt my best friend with.
Will the cat sign it?
Ooo yeah I’d like that! FYI, my wife an I went on a date recently with another duo of good friends, and one of the things we do is head to a local book store and pick out a book for our counterparts in the other couple. I got them Lock In! They read it! They liked it! We talked about it later!
I just finished reading my first John Scalzi book (The Dispatcher). I thought it was pretty great and I’m ready to try more!
Yes please, I’m really looking forward to reading Head On, very kind of you to include the whole world. Thank you
Yes please :-)
This is my entry, it pleases me.
I’m so excited for this book!
Just finished re-reading Lock In yesterday! So excited for Head On!
Really enjoyed Lock In; looking forward to this one.
I’ve never won anything before, but sure, I’ll give it a go.
The narrator will come for you eventually
Please! I’ll take good care of it!
I’d love to get my hands on this!
Me me! I loved meeting you at both Nerdcons and I love your books!!
I’d like an ARC.
I would love it – reread “Lock In” last week, and it’s still great!
I can’t wait for this to come out!
I am Groot.
Getting to read this early would be most cromulent.
Gosh. What a thoughtful thing to do.
Would love to get this!
Cool!
Given that I’m SUPER excited for this book, I wouldn’t mind an early copy. :)
Yes, please!
Hope to see you (again) at the LA Times Festival of Books!
Where are the Snowdens of yesteryear?
Your fiction helped get me through the worst period of my life. Thank you. Also, I want a brainpal.
This is perfect, because I am dying to read it and I can provide my own cats
I can’t wait until this book comes out!
Heard you read at Gibson’s in Concord NH. Like very much!
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I really liked Locked In. Can’t wait to read this one, too!
Would love an ARC copy! I could add it to someone special’s Easter basket! We’re not family regardless of the name and I’m not an employee so I think I qualify for a shot! Thanks!
I would love to trade my cat for this ARC. (Wait, that’s not how it works?? :D )
Dropping my comment in now. :)
Yes, please!
I loved Lock In and look forward to reading Head On! Thanks for writing such awesome books! :D
I got all excited, until I got to the “the cat is not included” part. ;-)
I enjoy free things and I enjoy your work, therefore, I would like this!
Neat! Thank you for doing this. Can the book be sent with a burrito?
One of my most anticipated books of the year for sure! Gimme, gimme, gimme! Please! <3
Wow, I’m going to be like #90 or 100 at the rate this is going.
Thank you for making the offer.
Thanks much John!
!!!
Fanrastic.
Good to see oh and thebooklooks nice also.
Ahhh! I am so looking forward to this book.
Yes. Please and thank you.
A signed Scalzi brushed by the fur of one of his cat muses, yes please!
Awesome!
Yes please!
I have too many books, so one more isn’t going to hurt.
Head On, apply directly to forehead!
A comment
Ah, sweet, sweet anticipation :)
I hope I win this so my kids and I can share for book club
Heads up!
Cool.
Looking forward to this one!
I’d love to read it!
Looking forward to the new book; I would love an early look.
Looking forward to reading this!
Oh, yes, please!
Head On: apply directly to the brain!
First….er, seventeenth?
Sure!
Bummer that the Tesla Starman isn’t eligible, but, more for us Terrans!
Waves from rainy grim Ireland, thanks for including the planet entire :-)
Sorry the cat’s not included, but the book would be lovely.
Cool Cat.
I preordered this, but would love a signed and personalized ARC copy!
Colour me curious …
Yes, please! Also, cats!!
I would like this please. It’s okay that the cat isn’t included – my cat likes being an only cat. My copy of Lock In, however, would love the company.
Thanks for the opportunity!
Yeah, that sounds like fun, it means I’ll gift the copy I have preordered.
Woohoo! Can’t wait to read Head On.
Yes, please! (Cute cat, too!)
Yay! :)
Here’s hoping…
I suppose the book makes this entry worthwhile, but it would have been a much better prize with the cat.
Would love a copy, but I’d buy one anyway.
I won’t win but I’m entering anyway.
I’m so excited for this book so yes I would love to win a copy! *crosses fingers*
Looking forward to the new book. Thanks!
Sure, I’d like it. But if not, it’s on my Amazon wishlist.
Great idea. I’m in. Thank you for the opportunity.
Thanks, Scalzi! ❤️
Pretty please?
So. Much. Want.
I’d love a free book from you
Would love a copy!
I’ve already pre-ordered the Kindle version, but would love an actual signed physical copy. Can’t wait either way!
I’ve yet to win a single ARC or book in a giveaway from anyone so why not try yet again while assuming I’ll lose again and anyway I’ll be buying the book when it comes out.
SUBSCRIBE
I’ve never been able to get my hands on an ARC before. Would be exceedingly cool to have one from the author who first got me interested in reading sci-fi.
Very cool, excited to enter!
I would love too
The cat on my lap is instisting (cat spelling) that I sign up
Please enter my comment in your contest!
John Scalzi books are incredible. Yes i would like to enter this competition. Thank you very much for running it, and of course thank you very much for writing the book. 😎😎
Yes, please! Thanks, John!
Very much looking forward to this book!
I’m always up for reading another Scalzi!
Okay – here we go
Big bucks! (books?) No whammy!
I sort of wonder how much metadata travels from a given device all the way through to the SaaS thing that gives a random number response, now.
Like, could a software engineer with the appropriate privileges to push a minor change post a comment, note their comment number, and then set up a scheduled override on Scalzi’s account if they really wanted to?
How cool! Count me in!
I buy lottery tickets so I’m obviously not opposed to entering contests I have very little chance of winning.
Keep fooling myself into thinking the release date is sooner than it is, and then I realize I’m wrong. This ARC could change everything!
Ummm. Yes please!
Good luck to me!
How many cats for a signed copy again, please? :)
A comment. Also, congratulations on bringing yet another book into the world!
Would you reconsider about the cat? gerry@gerryobrien.com
Thanks for the giveaway! Looking forward to seeing you in Saint Paul in April.
Now just to hack those digital assistants of yours…
I’m in. I’ve read your blog for a while, but I’ve never actually read one of your books!
Sure would. But will probably buy the book in any case
Kitteh!
I’ll be making another exception to my pattern of only reading you on my Nook.
Pretty please and thank you.
Best of luck with the book launch next month!
I’d be happy just knowing it was near the cat.
Hi John, I like books!
Love your books. Looking forward to the new one.
:0 *crosses fingers*
My addiction started when someone gave me OMW as a gift. To get this ARC would be awesome!
Awesome! This will save me from buying it. Wait, did I just ruin my chances? ;^)
Thanks for the opportunity to have some random luck bestowed upon me.
Either I win this, or I’m going to finally start buying your books after some 15 years of considering it and mere weeks of reading your twitter. (I hate reading off screens.)
Loved the first book! Excited about the second!
Looking forward to the book. Very much hoping I get the ARC.
Yes.
I never win anything, but hey, ever the realistic optimist. Really sadly I have a cat allergy so am unable to live with one so Yay! on that front
That looks like a really comfortable chair, and not just because the cat has declared it to be a cat throne!
I have a cat who would enjoy “Head On” with me. As I recall, he attacked “The Human Division” with glee while I was reading it, chewing on corners and swatting at turned pages.
I should be delighted!
That would be so nice.
Yay Head On, looking forward to it!
Pick me, Pick me, please sir, and thank you!
Feed me, Seymour!!
Yay! I want one.
I’d love an arc of Head On.
Beautiful (or handsome) cat. Best wishes to everyone entering the contest. Thank you, John!
I’m definitely interested in a copy of the ARC.
I wish to obtain this holiest of grails!
OK, so the cat’s not included, what about the chair?
I like both cats and free books.
Thanks John. I’ll probably buy it even if I win. Always wondered how different an ARC is from the final product.
Totally looking forward to it!
I can always use some more Scalzi on my shelf!
Looking forward to reading this!!
I’m really looking forward to this book!
Love your work. Looking forward to reading this one!
Thank you for sharing! Can’t wait to read this. Will the cat also sign it? (Admittedly, you actually wrote it, but being cats, they probably think they should get some credit.)
“I only quote myself”
-Me
Been looking forward to this one for a while.
I’d be happy to take it off your hands. Free up some space on your shelves.
The number of comments is rising fast. Who knew your ARCs would be so popular?
(I knew!)
Can hardly wait to read it. I would love to get it early.
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Hello, Zeus!
I would certainly enjoy it if my number were randomly chosen. Also the cat is pretty.
Comment…Er, I mean, yes please kind sir.
Yes, I also would like to win this!
Thank you, sir! Free (as in beer) stuff is cool!
Cute kitty!
I LOVE your writing. LOVE.IT! I just recently discovered you when I picked up “The Collapsing Empire,” and was instantly captivated. I have been gleefully consuming your books since – better than potato chips (even Mikesells) and fewer calories. And you live rather near my hometown, Dayton, Ohio. I would LOVE your ARC!
Absolutely love your work!
It’s time for one of these to swing my way!
Your cat looks like mine, so I have to sign up to keep her happy!
So fun!
I appreciate you
Must get round to reading “Lock In” now!
Thanks for writing it :-)
I had to scroll past a lotta comments to leave this comment 😂
want! Make my day!
Hi from suburbanbeatnik from Metafilter! I loved Redshirts; I’m looking forward to your next book!
I’d love to red this.
Big money! No whammies! STOP!
I want your book and your cat (but I’ll settle for the book)
Nifty! I’d love it.
Yes, please. Can I at least snuggle the cat?
Thanks for the contest, John. I read an excerpt a couple of weeks ago and I’m looking forward to getting the book– Sooner is always better. Oh, I have my own cat, thanks anyway!
Yes, I do (want that copy).
I like free things.
Please make this my lucky day.
Pick me because you never visit British Columbia
I would love to win this! Thanks John
Your work is how science fiction got into my study, amidst the cats and piles of nonfiction books. There’s always room for more (books – not cats, because seriously, I need access to my keyboard).
Yeesh it takes a while to scroll all the way down here on mobile. And this is a fresh post!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Fingers crossed!
Gonna tackle this contest head on!
I’m in!
I’m so glad I’m not an alien!
Yes, I would love this ARC! Even if it has typos! And a casual playdate for our tuxedo kitties.
I really enjoyed the first novel in the series and will be reading this one as well.
You’re the author that got me back into reading for fun, and Lock In was one of my favorite books of the past few years. Really looking forward to Head On, whether I win this copy or not.
I need a new Head On my shoulders. This sounds like it would do just just nicely. :)
I’d love to win this, I’ll definitely be reading it when it comes out for sure though
Hi John, you are an amazing author!
Already have plenty of cats to keep the ARC company in case I win ;)
Good luck to all!
So many comments….
‘Scalzi is the best ‘
–Sent from BrainPal
Gronk!
The Tallahassee Contingent would love a chance to get that ARC!
If I don’t win I’ll head off to the bookshop and buy a copy.
Ooh, ooh, Alexa, Google, Siri, and whatever other digital personalities are hanging out at the Scalzi compound- please pick me!
Great cat but probably for the best it isn’t included – the furry overlords would disapprove. The book however would be most welcome :)
Can I get the ALC with Wil Wheaton? If not, I suppose this would do. But I’m gonna have to pre-order it on Audible. Because as much as I love me some John Scalzi, Wil Wheaton is an Audio GOD.
ARC+cat, please.
You are too generous. No realy. Well, ok, I’ll accept, just this once.
*Crosses fingers* I’m so ready to apply this directly to my forehead….
My wife would absolutely adore this.
I’m super excited for this follow-up and would love to get this ARC to match my Lock-In ARC I won at Phoenix Comicon. Lock-In was so creative and inventive I’m excited to see what happens next!
Will Audible be doing the “buy one version of the audiobook, get the other” deal like they did with Lock In?
New stuff from that “Old Man’s War” and “Redshirts” and “Whatever” guy? Well, lemme think … yeah, I’m in. Guess that will be a fun read.
I would love to read this book.
Anything written by you is worth my time to stop and read. Still disappointed the cat isn’t included with the ARC, though.
That would be amazing! So looking forward to Head On!
OK, that book looks awesome and I want it.
Can’t wait to read it!
Yes, I’d like the book.
No, I don’t need another tuxedo cat.
And if an astronaut wins the book, I’d be happy to help you figure out how to mail it (to Houston TX or Kennedy Space Center FL 32899). You’ll have to speak with Elon Musk about other spacial deliveries.
Yes, I’m in!
I’d love the book.
The cat would probably make me sneeze.
I watched A Wrinkle in Time because of your review. Thanks! I enjoyed it, but probably wouldn’t have seen it without your recommendation. (not at a theater anyway).
I would love to read that book! And free would suit my budget!
I’m seriously excited for Head On! Thank you for running this.
I have enjoyed all of your books so far…I see no reason to stop anytime soon! Congratulations on all the success!
You and Brandon Sanderson are my two favorite writers! I dig your writing style!
Hooray for a new Scalzi work!
Me!
I’d like the ARC and to deliver tummy rubs to Zeus, but I know he’s quite happy where he is.
You can’t win if you don’t play! Oh please, Oh please, Oh please, let it be me! :)
Want!
who could resist?!!
If it’s feline endorsed Scalzi I’m in!
very cool idea.
So fun! Loved “The Collapsing Empire”. Thank you!
I’d be honored to receive a copy.
Loved Lock In, can’t wait for this one. And I like your cat.
Why, yes, I would like a personalized arc.
Could the cat co-sign? Asking for a furry friend.
I loved Lock In because of how it presented gender and disability. I’m even more excited about Head On.
Well, I read all your other books, I may as well try this one, too.
Awesome!
Excellent! Yes, Please! Also, feel free to include the cat. :)
Pick me because your RNG landed on this number!
Your books are simply…engrossing, I like the irony displayed on the cover of ‘Head On’, in that the Head is actually Off…
BTW – Your recommendation to read Ernest Cline’s ‘Ready Player One’ at https://whatever.scalzi.com/2011/08/16/the-big-idea-ready-player-one/ was solid, what a great read. A night’s sleep lost again
I’ve ordered a copy already, but I’d be giddy at getting a signed ARC.
Would love to read it.!
Thanks, John! This is great!
This will be GREAT!
This would be pretty great.
You rock, John
Loved the first book. Looking forward to reading this, even if I don’t win.
I’ve already pre-ordered it for my library, but I’d love a copy just for me!
I’d just like to say my awesome wife has already bought me the pre-order of Head-on, but if I happen to get a signed ARC too, well…let’s just say I won’t be upset.
As they said when we were wee lads…Keep on keepin’ on.
Very excited for this.
Really enjoyed your reading in San Diego last year, congrats on completion of another awesome book!
I’d love an ARC… haven’t had one since my bookstore days a couple of decades ago.
Nerd girls need love too
I am an alien, but am currently residing on this planet! (The alien bit may or may not be true, but it’s how I explain my fibromyalgia to most people.)
Always luv a bit of autographed Scalzi…
I’m looking very much forward to this book. Lock In is a great book and I can’t wait to reread it in preparation for the followup.
Another reason why Scalzi is the best
Loved the first one, can’t wait to read this one!!!
Sounds good.
Oh please oh please!
I would very much like to receive this!
Woo!
Been excited for this to be out.
Yay! Book!
Lock In was my fav read in 2015, can’t wait for Head On!
Yes please. Been addicted to your books since I saw you on a panel at a convention
I don’t imagine my odds are especially great, but you don’t win 100% of the games you don’t play so I’m in.
Amazing! Thanks for opening this contest to EVERYONE! But here’s hoping that I get to enjoy that ARC 😁
Would love to win this!
I enjoy your books and am looking forward to this one!
I’m interested as well
So excited for this book to come out!
Thank you! Look forward to reading this.
Yes, please!
Still on the same planet, but almost all the way around the other side
Yes, please.
Thanks for the opportunity to enter!
I’m having a good day, maybe it can get even better.
FYI: Your books have given me hours and hours of enjoyment. Thank you!
EEEEE super excited to read this! I loved Lock In and I’m so curious to see what you’ve come up with next:-) Thanks for the chance!
Foo!
pick me please!!
Wow! Even though the cat is not included, I would love to have an arc– can’t wait to read this (even if it isn’t the arc )
as an editor-translator specialized in epidemiology i fell in love with the pre-story to Lock In, loved the novel, and am very much looking forward to the new one.
Oooo yes. Thanks!
I’m in
I read the first part. I would like to read this one, too.
Thanks for the giveaway.
Oooo! Pick me! Pick me! I’m cool!
I would love a copy that has been pre-loved by a cat! It fills both of my desires! :)
I could go for another free Scalzi book. I like what you do.
Now this is one package I’d be willing to wait for just in the knowledge it was on its way!
So, yeah, I’ll take one. (Review not included).
I look forward to reading this novel, whether or not I win a free copy!
PICK ME!!! I also enjoyed all your books!
I already have four cats, so just the book will be fine, thanks.
I’ve already preordered an electronic version, but a Real Book(tm) would be better.
Would love a copy, thanks, and will gladly pay you on Tuesday for a copy today!
I love ARCs! Especially of books I don’t yet own!
gha …. fine you have my email now …… no chain mail plz :P
Would love a copy–had been hoping to get to your appearance in Houston last year, but life intervened!
RNG Magnet!
Just finished “Lock In” & anxiously awaiting the sequel. Would love to win a signed copy!
Yay for ARCs! Sad you’re not coming to Cincinnati on this book tour. Maybe next time?
My cat reviewed the terms of this drawing and, after assuring himself that your cat was definitely not included, encouraged me to enter.
Thanks for the free book (maybe)!
Ooh, ooh, ooh (Welcome Back, Kotter reference) ooh ooh ooh!
In the extremely unlikely event the voice activated computer assistant of your choosing picks my lucky number (or rather the number of this post… whatever [Hey that’s… oh I’m doing it again…]), I would have to figure out what to do with my first (because bought and therefore in my hands on release) copy. But I think I can manage that 😁👍
I love your writing . It would be awesome to get a free copy! If not it’s ok, I can get a copy from the library. Cheers.
Member of 16th Brigade, Company D reporting.
Can the cat sign it too?
Can’t resist a book giveaway. Never received the last one I won (on Goodreads, not yours).
I’d love a copy :)
Cat not included? Darn! I still would like an autographed copy of the book.
Really enjoyed Lock In!
I enjoyed the first book. I especially liked the logical extrapolation of the car-rental business.
I’d love to Lock In an ARC of Head On!
MOAR Scalzi, plz.
Me! Lock In is one of my favorites book. Can’t wait to read the sequel!
I’d love a copy to go with my signed copy of The Collapsing Empire!
Anywhere on the planet, right? :-)
Well, i’m somewhat late to the party, but i suppose that doesn’t matter in a random drawing ;) Lock In was my kids’ first intro to you (listening to the audiobook on a road trip), they’re both eagerly anticipating the sequel.
Pick me! :)
I promise to love it and pet it and call it George.
Um. Please?
I would love to have this, a salve to the rough treatment of recent airline travel issues.
Sweet. Send it my way please!
Please? I like cats too though, so that’ll be disappointing.
Perhaps some cat hair instead of the cat?
“Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read.”
– Groucho Marx
Ooooh, shiney!
me me me me me please?
Checking in from Germany.
I’d love it, I love the series and can’t wait to read this one!
If I win, could you maybe draw a doodle of a cat in the book instead? Thanks <3
I’m in!
Yes please!
Woohoo for global events :)
I’d love it! I really like this series and can’t wait for this one!
Oh, I love your books! Some of my favorites!
Well, I’d have an easier time explaining to my mother how an ARC turned up in our house than another cat, so it’s probably for the best that Zeus isn’t included. But I would be thrilled to give that ARC a new home.
I would love this.
I just bought Lock in and will start reading it soon so I can read them back to back. greetings from the Netherlands
Count me in please!
Yes, please.
Oooh oooh oooh! Pick me! Pick me!
I’d love it! I really liked Lock In and the prequel novella, and can’t wait for this one!
*bats eyelashes at your random computer alluringly*
Pick me! Pick me!
I just saw the phrase, “Sugar & Spice”. A good omen, perhaps?
I just saw the phrase, “Sugar & Spice”. A good omen, perhaps?
I love that you do this on occasion.
I’ve been meaning to read Lock In and this seems like an excuse regardless of the terrible odds. So chalk up another sale to this stunt :)
Loved your movie reviews in “The Fresno Bee!”
I need more Scalzi books for my shelves, John, thank you.
Very excited for Head On!
Yes, please. That would be shiny, thanks!
Send me that book right meow!
I’ve been waiting for that book ever since I read Lock In more than 3 years ago. I cannot wait to read it!
Pick me, John’s subconscious random number generator! Pick me!
Can’t wait for this one.
I’d love it.
Quick question: when will the audio be available?
Yes please! I am sad that the cat is not included, but since I already have two cats, I shouldn’t be greedy.
Writinginmyhead@gmail.com
Yay!
Amazing how similar our cat is to yours, right down to the white patch of fur.
Yes, please.
Thanks…:-)
Contest worthless without cat ;)
Always love an ARC – thank you!
About one in 500 chance as of this moment. I’ll wait for the kindle ebook though. Thanks for the offer.
Count me in!
You can’t win if you don’t play!
So excited for this!
Please, please, pick me!
Happy first day of Spring!
I loved the first one. :-)
I would ❤️ this!!! So glad you wrote a sequel to Lock In. (Any chance of a sequel to Android’s Dream? #prettyplease) I really hope Wil Wheaton does the audiobook for this one, too.
I love books … yes please!
Me, me me, please!
Hey thanks for the giveaway!
Yes, this is a lottery I’d like to win, thanks!
Hurray! I’ll take one!
I love ARCs, and even more so when it’s a book I can’t wait to read! I’ll supply my own cat.
I would dive Head-On into that ARC.
Not even interested without the cat. OK, maybe we can work something out.
Yay! Book! Glad you’re not mailing the cat, there are probably USPS rules against that. Plus it’ll annoy the cat.
Yes, please! Love your books.
Thank you for doing this giveaway! And, aww, what a cute cat!
I have a collection of Scalizi’s books, Why not have another one! :)
Groovy, I’ll toss my hat in the ring.
Hmm. Free, signed Scalzi? I won’t say no to that. Thanks, John!
Hi! Thanks for the chance.
Oh wow I would LOVE a signed ARC. I <3 books, particularly of the Scalzi variety.
Me me me me me!!!
We had book lotteries in grade school whenever the library got new books. Our library cards went into a hat and the lucky winner got to be the first one to check out the book.
Thank you for the lovely reminder.
I throw my hat into the ring…
Huzzah!
I would like that ARC!
What is ARC?
Oooh! Yes please!
My Cat wants me to set up a play date with your Cats
OMG! I’m currently re-reading Lock In while waiting for the second book to come out. I would LOVE to get an autographed ARC❣️
I hope I win!
Yes, please.
Yes, please, and thank you.
-something clever goes here-
Hope this will be my lucky day!
I’m so excited for this!!! I’ve been reading Lock In over again ( for the third time) in preparation for this!!! I’m super geeked!
One of my 10th graders borrowed Lock In from my classroom library and was super excited when I said the sequel was coming out soon. I’m in Springfield, OH, at Kenton Ridge HS. We’re up the road from you in Bradford. Please? I promise I’ll let my student read it when I’m done reading it first!
I would love this, with or without the cat!
Advance Review Copy? Yes, please.
Free book? Plz.
I’m here because of the cat. Beautiful kitty. :)
If you want to give me the book, great, but it’s the cat that matters. :)
Thanks for the Head’s Up on the Head On lottery! (I’m sure you’ve only heard a thousand or two variations on that pun so far…) :-)
I do hope you have managed to shoehorn “cockwomble” in somewhere!
Boom.
Worth a try…
On the planet, you say?
I have it pre-ordered on audio already, but would love a hard copy, too. :D
Oooh, it’d be really cool to win this. Thank you for giving it away!
Oh that would be great, thank you!
Well
Having scrolled down way down I will only say thank you for the lovely thought.
All best from Montréal
Yes, please!
Would love this. Say hi to Jay Vernau for me lol. We went to U of Dayton together.
Glad I didn’t have to be clever to enter!
Me, me!
Can’t win if you don’t at least enter, eh?
Darn, I was hoping for a photogenic cat.
Oh man, I would love to win this. Even if it doesn’t come with Zeus.
First!
fnord
My dog is glaring at me, but I would really like this book!
Yes, please Mr. Scalzi. I have bought ALL your sci fi books. Love em’.
I’ve just turned sixty and cannot think of a better birthday present than your book; however, I can afford to buy one when it comes out so please give this to a more deserving person.
You got it, Mr. Scalzi; you got it, and I want it.
Glory be to the Emperor and the Imperium of Man. May his righteous fury scour the cosmos clean of the xeno menace.
Awww, sweet kitty! Oh and a book, too! Doubly awesome.
Reading is hard. Writing is harderer
Well, the odds have got to be a tad better than Megabucks. Thanks for the chance!
Would love to win this!
Oooh, I have to try!
Hey, John! Thanks for opening this up to those outside the US – much appreciated! I’d love to get that ARC in the post, so please consider this my entry. :-)
I already have a cat but would love the book!
I would very much like this ARC, please! Unlike the rest of the people in these comments, who are obviously Russian trolls. :)
I wouldn’t mind having it :)
This is great. Thanks!
Would love to have this in my collection. Is that a musical instrument case in the upper left corner of photo?
Yes, still enjoy reading your work.
YAY BOOKS!
(But it’s not asking for my email – I guess Big Brother already has it.)
I’ve already ordered multiple copies for the library where I work, but that doesn’t mean I don’t want one of my own (even without the cat).
Can it come with a doodle of the cat? Because that’d be awesome.
I would have taken the cat with it, but I’ll settle with the book. :)
Love ARCs, at any speed :-)
Anywhere in the world? Then I’m your chance to send it to Italy!
“a comment” :)
First!
My wife and I are having a baby tomorrow morning and I would love an ARC of Head On!
I loved the first one and I’m looking forward to this one.
Don’t count this as an entry, but damn! Over 500 already. That’s a lot of cat-adjacent fans.
i’d be happy to have it
Cute kitteh!
Is it a hurrrrrdcover or a papperbok?
Yes Please!
I would love to get this!
i’d be happy to have it
ooo! ooo! Mr. Kotter oooo!
I’m fairly certain your cat is rather gratified to be staying with you, but I think the ARC will find a happy home wherever it goes.
Aww, no cat? Oh well, the book will do fine… :)
If you change your mind about the cat we can discuss delivery options.
My Precious
Yay! Someone will be very happy in two days! Such fun!
And I thought my highlight would be winning The Collapsing Empire at the Worldbuilders lottery..
Absolutely if I can!
Yippee! Count me in!
That’s a lot of competition and a lot of scrolling to the end of page, but I’ll throw my icon in. I can’t wait to read it.
Thank you for the generous offer.
The only time I care about sports: Head On and Space Jam. (Fine, maybe I enjoy the Olympics too)
Adora-baby kitten. I’m in!
I would like this. I don’t deserve it, but I would like it.
I’m torn between greed and motherly love, and I think love wins this time, because if I win, I’m going to ask you to sign this to my kid, Danny. The greedy twist is that I’ll still get the pleasure of reading it, so hey, we both win! Heh.
Wow, that took a lot of scrolling to get to the comment form!
I’ll bite…
[Mental note: don’t subscribe to this post by email… that way lies madness]
Sweet!
Thanks for having the giveaway! Nice cat / book color coordination.
Howdy doo!
A Scalzi is always welcome! :)
Count me in.
Looking forward to reading this one, and getting this particular copy would be a bonus. If no, oh well, off to the library I go!
Thanks for all the cat photos!
Yes please! I’d be bummed about the cat not included, except that my cats might get jealous if a new cat were to arrive.
Yes! When will you come to Germany?
I can afford to pay for HEAD ON (and have pre-ordered it already). If this entry wins, I’d like to donate it to unemployed Jack if that’s ok..
Count me in!
I would very much like this, if I am lucky enough.
May I be so blessed as to win.
I’m not wearing my lucky hat, but I’ll give it a try anyway.
Sounds good to me!
I would love the ARC! And I’ll be reading the book regardless of whether I win it or not.
Fingers crossed!
Super excited for this book! I really enjoyed the the first book. Thanks for the chance!
I’m really looking free forward to The second book! The first one head my head spinning for days
Thamks! Your books are fascinating.
Zeus not included? No deal.
(But, no, really, a signed ARC would be lovely, thank you.)
Thanks a lot for doing this :)
I never win these things, but I still keep on trying.
I’m in. Either way, I’m likely to buy the audiobook, but a bonus early read would be a happy thing.
Ooohhhh! Will it include a chapbook of burrito recipes? Peanut butter face bookmarks?
Will a bribe of pie be acceptable?
Ooooo. Ooooo. That would be lovely
Comment. Me enter. Good.
I enjoyed the reading of the first chapter. Look forward to reading the rest of the book.
Absent any ability to come up with something witty to say, I will simply add my voice: I would certainly like to receive this book.
Why, yes, please!
Pick Me!
I already preordered the audiobook, but a physical copy wouldn’t be bad either.
Yes please
Both I and my 27-pound-cat cat want it. He will gladly pose with the book if you give it to him. Please give in to him — I’m afraid of what he’ll do to me if he doesn’t get the ARC.
Pretty please with a feline on top? It would be so refreshing to have something good come out of the USA…
I would love to add this book to my library!
Would love to get one.
Great idea. I just sent the OMW boxed set to my 21 year old nephew in the marines.
I’d like this!
Yes please!
Yes please! I’d love a copy.
Burritos for life!
I am so looking forward to reading this! I will also buy a copy when it comes out but I would love an opportunity to read it earlier than the release date!
That sounds great, I would love to have this ARC. But even though he’s not included, I’d like to know what the cat thinks about this book. Is it purrr-fect ? Did it leave him feline great ?
Very cool, yes please. Can you get Zeus to sign it as well? Although in typical cat fashion Zeus will most likely ignore this request for a signature. :)
What a nice idea!
Will there be a follow up giveaway to include the cat? What about the chair? Is it included? If so, will it also be signed?
While I await a response to these important questions I will also wait for my crisp new ARC.
Oooohhh, pick me?
In any case, best regards (and appropriate head-scratches) to the cat!
I’d like to give it a try.
Dont let the cat eat it first !
I’ve been a Scalzi fan since OMW. Even more so when I discovered Whatever from the notes in the book.
I am now almost exclusively an audiobook reader (listener?). Listening to the two productions of Lock In narrated by Wil Wheaton and Amber Benson was profound, in that it enhanced my experience as a listener, offered me two distinct interpretations of the story and deepened my appreciation of the work. Definitely my top Scalzi experience of all (even more than showing off the nice note you wrote in my hardcover of TCE!).
Imagine my pleasure at learning both Amber and Wil are narrating Head On! Both preordered!
As a fan, a signed copy of Head On would be smashing. Thanks for the opportunity!
Thank you for your generosity.
Nice!
I’d love to get a free ARC of one of your books
Doubly nice!!
Back in 2012 I believe it was, I ordered two copies of Lock In and was ecstatic that you were ablee to find the time to sign and personaliz them for m and a frind of mine.
Although I did ordr the hardcover already through sub press, I would like to win this one for my friend – personalized (made out to Arthur Vreeke) and signed of course!
Love your mind,
Mitchell van Tilburg
I just found you and want to read more and more and more and more…
I would love a copy of this ARC! I’m looking forward to reading it.
Me please. Thank you.
I’m looking forward to this one, whether as a signed ARC or a non-signed non-ARC. Either/or!
Oooohhhh. Pick me! Pick me! I’m a really nice person, and I think you are very handsome and I voted for Hillary and I like cats and burritos (Ok, that parts a lie) and I’ve been waiting for the sequel to “Lock IN” FOREVER. (Please?)
I adopt books. A new one would be nice. It will have lots of friends.
Over six hundred comments and this is just day one. I’m not liking my odds. Why did I tell myself my odds? I know better than to ever tell myself the odds.
Hello, can you please personalize it with all the good news that you haven’t shared over the past month or so. Thanks!
I’m in!
Cannot say I’m not sad the cat’s not included, but I get that shipping would be hard and stressful. I’ll settle for a signed book with cat fur included :D Maybe also a cat signature? That’d be cool!
Excited for this!
Hey, I want that book. (I already have a cat.)
Yes, I’d love to read is. Let’s see how fast it can get to the Netherlands :-)
Yes! I will give it to my seester. We are both fans.
Okay, count me in! Good thing I just got back to the planet!
I will gladly leave a comment tomorrow for a cheeseburger today!
Yes please. I’m interested in things.
Recently finished the audiobook of Locked In, so this would be a good time to receive a copy of the sequel. Plus, the hard copy is much easier to autograph. Good luck me! Thanks John!
Yes, please!
I wants it. My precious!
Ok RN-Geezus, you’ve been more than a little unkind in my online gaming career. I think you owe me one!
Let’s hope I get lucky.
Sign me up!
Didn’t win the lotto, hopefully my luck will change
Sure, the chances are better than the lottery.
Hell yeah, I’d love an ARC of Head On. And its probably just as well the cat isn’t included because my cat wouldn’t be happy about that!
Oh, sure, THIS will work.
Ooo! Ooo! Pick me Mr. Kotter!
Hell, I’m interested!
Yes please. Thank you.
Although she looks adorable, I already have two insane cats—so I’m cool with just the book.
Yes, please!
What does ARC stand for?
By golly, it sure would be fantastic to get that ARC
This is the best burrito ever!
Dear Sir/Madam
I would be glad to take that ARC off your hands. After all you’ve given the community, it is the least I can do.
Sincerely,
Yours Truly
Dinner is tasty. It would be tastier with a book to go with.
I’d be delighted!
I would love to have this!
I’ve been waiting for this book for what seems like forever! Can’t wait to read it!
Please pick meeeeeee!
fingers crossed!
This is great!
Please and thak you.
Dude, that would be so awesome! Thank you!
Could the cat at least sign it?
Yes please!
Love ya, John S.! Hope I wins me a book! Regards, John Kistner, Tacoma, WA
I’m so in for this chance to get this book. Good luck to all!
I much enjoyed Lock In, thanks.
Here’s hoping :)
Hello John. I hope it’s a lovely spring day in Ohio.
📙 😸 💕
Well this is fun…
Neat. Happy day to all!
How about cat hair? Considering the juxtaposition of cat and book, that may be unavoidable.
I would like a chance to win a copy. Thank you for the chance!
Thanks for this, looking forward to the audiobook too.
Excuse me nice kitty, I would like to read that book!
Yikes it’s a long way to get to the bottom of the comments…
GIMME!!!!
I enjoyed Locked In, and recommended it to a friend who has worked for years on issues of folks with disabilities.
May whatever (hah!) this comment number is be my lucky number!
Looking forward to being #whatever
What if I also want the cat? Looks good next to the book.
Sweet Christmas!
Comment!
Oh go on then. The cat is of limited interest, but the book…
Oh, man, I want the cat too. But the book is great. :-) Thanks for the fun!
I’m counting down the days until this one! And then I’ll read it too fast and be sad that I finished it too fast.
Lock In was fantastic! I can’t wait to read Head On
This would be awesome!! For me to have and enjoy but also for me to make my hubby really jealous of me (hee hee). I shall keep my fingers and toes crossed :-D
Dear John,
I´d love to feel that book heading right onto my mind.
(I hope this metaphor detonates in the english language ;-))
Billion greetz!
Since I was lucky enough to win a copy of Lock In, I shouldn’t be greedy and enter this.
But a matched set would be sooooo nice….
Eeeee I can’t wait to read this
Please please please keep the cat! I can’t wait to read Head On though!
Can’t wait to read this book!
This comment has no substance
I’ll buy it regardless, but I’d love an ARC!
I won’t be catatonic if I receive the ARC of Head On!
No Comment! (just a chance to win)
Thanks for doing the this. Can’t wait to read it!
John Scalzi’s electronic assistant? Please pick me :)
Thank you :)
Mr. Scalzi? Thank you for doing this. Your presence on the Internet is greatly appreciated.
I would like extra cat hair in my copy, please.
I don’t usually enter these kinds of contests, but I would really like to read “Head on”.
This is my first time to your blog. Sure would be neat to win this “door prize.” I assume “ARC” means something like “autographed ?? copy”
Yes, please.
Thanks John
Pick me! Pick me!
Here’s to hoping.
Just finished reading every other book you wrote, so I absolutely can’t wait to read this one! :)
I would love to sin this book, even though the cat is not included.
I would love a chance to win!
Hola, comment here.
Very cool.
Thanks for the contest – sounds good to me
OK, I’ll bite.
Please and thank you!
Looking forward to seeing you in Minneapolis next month, whether I win or not!
Sir Scalzi:
Please let me win. It’s more important to me than anyone else asking. Trust me. Then again, I am just starting on Old Man’s War, so maybe that’s not fair to others chomping at the bit for your newest offering. Oh well. At least I tried.
I’m looking forward to reading this! Thanks for the contest.
What sea shell sea is calling from across the world?
Ummmm. Yes please?
Just finished Collapsing Empire, so this would fill my book void!
OOOOOOOoooooohhh, I WANT! <3
Even though the lack of included cat is disappointing, this would be cool. Thanks!
I’m looking forward to this one!
Pick me! Pick me!
Thank you, John!
Hi John, My boyfriend have all your books and I would like to make him a surprise gift. I will read it after., of course! Thanks for the offer whatever happen!
Loved the first one and will obtain this book one way or the other :)
Yes, please. Just picked up a copy of Redshirts. Would love to add more Scalzi to my bookshelf :)
That book needs a new home, maybe even mine! Sunny Barcelona waits for it! My other books are so sad without it!😁
That would be very cool. :)
Here kitty kitty… come to me… give me the book… gooooood kitty.
Count me in!
I want that book.
Yes! Looking forward to Head On joining my absurdly long list of books to read 😂
This is my comment. Mine, all mine.
Even if my number doesn’t hit, I am really looking forward to this book!
Yes please! would love to give to my husband for his birthday…. but I would read it too!
Thought the original was quite clever. Excited for the sequel!0
Can’t wait to get to read this
I want it for my collection of Scalzi signed books
I’ll take a stab
I’d love to get my hands on an ARC!
I’d love it. Thanks.
Free book? I’m in!
Yes, Please! I need more books on my to read pile! (The pile isn’t that bad…I think)
Yup.
Yes please.
Would love it.
So I’m assuming you’re selling my data to Cambridge Analytica? Alrighty then…
Thanks for picking my number!
Yes please!
Great Scott! yes please :)
Thanks for doing this, its fun.
You know I’m down!
Even if I don’t win I cannot wait to read this book!
Bring it on
‘K
Do you know where I can get a matching cat of my own to “complete the set”
Oooh – yummy.
Do you know where I can get a matching cat of my own to “complete the set”?
Can’t wait to hopefully win it, wrap it in a tortilla, and call it a burrito! Thanks for being awesome!
I ABSOLUTELY do not need another cat. Most days I think I have too many.
But I don’t have too many books. And hardly any ARCs.
I enjoyed “Locked In”, and am looking forward to reading this one when it comes out
Chance 1:1000 . I take it :-)
I’m mostly a lurker, but I would give a happy home to this book. I really enjoyed Lock In.
What a cat-tastrophe!
I would love one. Thanks!
Thank you! I would love to win this. I’m a big fan!
I’m so glad this isn’t comment number 1 because random number pickers are not actually random — that I know of — but are occasionally literal . . . ergo, number 1 will never be picked.
That said, I also hope this isn’t the last comment . . .
glad it doesn’t come with a cat, my old cat would probably kill me if I brought another kitty home.
I would love to have the book but what if I really want the cat too?
Sure, that seems fun.
I’m very interested.
should I be the lucky recipient, I will celebrate my luck by reading this while eating a burrito composed of questionable ingredients.
Fingers crossed!
Ooh! Ooh! Pick me! Pick me!
Thank you for doing this for your readers!
I’ll see your cat and raise you a burrito,
Oh! Me! :)
It’s my birthday and I like presents…that are books.
Loved the first in the series! (And the cat is gorgeous, but should I win please don’t include it in the package as I am unfortunately allergic.)
Everything is coming up roses
Nice! What a fun thing to do for your readers! Thank you!
Sounds great!
I am most excite for Head On!
Oh, sure; I’ll play.
I’d love to win a copy! (If not, the Library it’ll have to be)
I’m very sad the cat is not included. Sir Robin the Brave (my cat), however, is grateful. He is annoyed when other cats look at me.
Unlocked and Lock-in are some of my favorite of your works!
No cats for me, only books, thank you.
Yes, I would like a signed ARC please. Thanks.
Yes, I would like a signed ARC, please. Thanks!
Okay, I’ll play. :D
Yes, please!
I’m almost done with Lock-In (thank you Kindle Store Sale) and I need to feed my Scalziddiction!
Comment
Twas brillig and the slice toves did gryre and gimble in the wave.
Wonderful! I love your work. Thanks so much!
Too impatient to wait!
Looking forward to reading this regardless if it’s a won or purchased copy.
The Sci-Fi book club I joined has read both Old Man’s War and Lock In. My wife who is more of a mystery lover and I liked them both. And Head On is on my can’t wait to read list. So, yes I would love to win a signed copy.
Hello! Thanks for this opportunity to score a copy of Head On. I read Locked In and thoroughly enjoyed it!
Ooh! Ooh! Over here!
Let’s be real, who WOULDN’T love to win this?
I would love a copy. And König (my cat) thinks your cat is fine looking.
A chance at a free book? I’d be a fool not to take it.
That would be lovely!
Happy there is no requirement for a reasonably drawn facsimile.
I would certainly love to win this ARC.
Love all your work and would LOVE an ARC!
Looking forward to this one!
Fun! Thanks for the contest, John!
Heck to the yes! Lock In was fun!
Terrific idea!
Will it come wrapped in a burrito?
oo oo, Mr. Kotter oo oo.
Yes please!
Long time fan from germany. This offer made me post a comment. Trank you for your stories…
I didn’t know that I liked science fiction until I read your novels!