Happy New Year and Congrats to our Winner!

Posted on December 31, 2010 Written by Leave a Comment

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Congrats to our listener Lesley Atlansky, who won our first contest! We hope you enjoy your book! And check out her website here – she’s an artist! In case you missed the announcement, or would like to get your own copy of the book, here’s the info!

Our friend Tabitha Grace Smith, from the BTL Studios podcasts, has written her first children’s book in the “Machu & Jack” series, called “Jack the Kitten is Very Brave“!  This story is based on her real-life cats, who were both rescued kittens, and it tells the story of Jack’s fear of water, and how imagination and fun helped him get over his fears (and it has pirates!). It is intended for 3-7 year olds, but everyone can enjoy this cute book!

You can also visit Jack’s Facebook page, and find cool Jack merchandise at Zazzle!

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HTGYG Show #91: Handmade Gifts, Charities, and Spending Time with your Family!

Posted on December 21, 2010 Written by Leave a Comment
HTGYG Show #91: Handmade Gifts, Charities, and Spending Time with your Family! [ 43:55 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week, we discuss making handmade gifts, remembering charities and spending time with your family during this holiday season. I also remind everyone to get your flu vaccines, and Gary calls in to discuss all of these topics.

Don’t forget our first contest giveaway! Our friend Tabitha Grace Smith, from the BTL Studios podcasts, has written her first children’s book in the “Machu & Jack” series, called “Jack the Kitten is Very Brave,” and is offering a free copy to one of our listeners!  This story is based on her real-life cats, who were both rescued kittens, and it tells the story of Jack’s fear of water, and how imagination and fun helped him get over his fears (and it has pirates!).

You can enter to win this by emailing your name, Twitter name (if you have one), and email address to: howtogrowyourgeek at gmail.com, with “Jack the Kitten” in the subject line! You may enter once per day, until midnight EST on Dec 30! I’ll pick a winner out of the hat on Dec. 31, and notify you via email and Twitter, and here on the site, and then Tabitha will send you out your very own copy! U.S. or Canadian Shipping only – sorry! You can also visit Jack’s Facebook page, and find cool Jack merchandise at Zazzle!

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my NEW voicemail number at  (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.  And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek!

Logo Art by Tim Coffey
Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

Promo: Tuning in to SciFi TV and Marc Gunn’s Irish & Celtic Music Podcast

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HTGYG Show #90: Jack the Kitten, Origami Yoda, and other Holiday gift ideas!

Posted on December 16, 2010 Written by Leave a Comment
HTGYG Show #90: Jack the Kitten, Origami Yoda, and other Holiday gift ideas! [ 35:25 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In this episode, I announce our first HTGYG Contest Giveaway!

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Ok, everyone, we are going to have our first contest giveaway! Our friend Tabitha Grace Smith, from the BTL Studios podcasts, has written her first children’s book in the “Machu & Jack” series, called “Jack the Kitten is Very Brave,” and is offering a free copy to one of our listeners!  This story is based on her real-life cats, who were both rescued kittens, and it tells the story of Jack’s fear of water, and how imagination and fun helped him get over his fears (and it has pirates!). It is intended for 3-7 year olds, but everyone can enjoy this cute book!

You can enter to win this by emailing your name, Twitter name (if you have one), and email address to: howtogrowyourgeek at gmail.com, with “Jack the Kitten” in the subject line! You may enter once per day, until midnight EST on Dec 30! I’ll pick a winner out of the hat on Dec. 31, and notify you via email and Twitter, and here on the site, and then Tabitha will send you out your very own copy! U.S. or Canadian Shipping only – sorry! You can also visit Jack’s Facebook page, and find cool Jack merchandise at Zazzle!

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I also review the great kids’ book “The Strange Case of Origami Yoda” by Tom Angleberger. This is Kevin’s new favorite book! Check out the Origami Yoda  site here!  Next, my friend Jen, who is a talented artist, has a site where you can commission artwork, or browse her collection of paintings inspired by music. Visit her site here! And finally, Gary and I both heartily recommend ThinkGeek for great geeky gift ideas for kids and adults!

Also, check our some funny voice work by me and some truly talented others at Comedy4Cast. Clinton wrote a great spoof of “Ghost Hunters!” Part 2 is up now!

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my NEW voicemail number at  (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts.  And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek!

Are you enjoying the show? Leave us a review on iTunes!

Logo Art by Tim Coffey
Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

Promo: Tuning in to SciFi TV and Technorama

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HTGYG Contest! Win a free copy of “Jack the Kitten is Very Brave!”

Posted on December 15, 2010 Written by Leave a Comment

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Ok, everyone, we are going to have our first contest giveaway! Our friend Tabitha Grace Smith, from the BTL Studios podcasts, has written her first children’s book in the “Machu & Jack” series, called “Jack the Kitten is Very Brave,” and is offering a free copy to one of our listeners!  This story is based on her real-life cats, who were both rescued kittens, and it tells the story of Jack’s fear of water, and how imagination and fun helped him get over his fears (and it has pirates!). It is intended for 3-7 year olds, but everyone can enjoy this cute book!

You can enter to win this by emailing your name, Twitter name (if you have one), and email address to: howtogrowyourgeek at gmail.com, with “Jack the Kitten” in the subject line! You may enter once per day, until midnight EST on Dec 30! I’ll pick a winner out of the hat on Dec. 31, and notify you via email and Twitter, and here on the site, and then Tabitha will send you out your very own copy!

U.S. or Canadian Shipping only – sorry!

You can also visit Jack’s Facebook page, and find cool Jack merchandise at Zazzle!

Filed Under: Contests and Giveaways