July 10, 2009

Giveaway: My Name is Will: A Novel of Sex, Drugs, and Shakespeare by Jess Winfield

WINNERS: Aimee in Pennsylvania, Amanda in Illinois, Janice in New York, Dawn in Oklahoma and Samantharae in Missouri



Author's Website, Blog and Twitter page

Read an excerpt

A Tale of two Shakespeares...

Struggling UC Santa Cruz grad student Willie Shakespeare Greenberg is trying to write his thesis about the Bard. Kind of...

Cut off by his father for laziness, and desperate for dough, Willie agrees to deliver a single giant, psychedelic mushroom to a mysterious collector, making himself an unwitting target in Ronald Reagan's War on Drugs.

Meanwhile, would-be playwright (and oppressed Catholic) William Shakespeare is eighteen years old and stuck teaching Latin in the boondocks of Stratford-upon-Avon. The future Bard's life is turned upside down when a stranger entrusts him with a sacred relic from Rome... This, at a time when adherents of the "Old Faith" are being hanged, drawn, and quartered as traitors.

Seemingly separated in time and place, the lives of Willie and William begin to intersect in curious ways, from harrowing encounters with the law (and a few ex-girlfriends) to dubious experiments with mind-altering substances. Their misadventures could be dismissed as youthful folly. But wise or foolish, the bold choices they make will shape not only the 'Shakespeare' each is destined to come... but the very course of history itself.



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    67 comments:

    1. bermudaonionJuly 10, 2009 at 7:36 AM

      I love both cats and dogs, but I'm allergic to cats, so I'm a dog person. Thanks for the great giveaway. milou2ster(at)gmail.com

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    2. tetewaJuly 10, 2009 at 9:37 AM

      I'm more of a dog person than cat! tWarner419@aol.com

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    3. SammieJuly 10, 2009 at 3:45 PM

      I am a cat person all the way. Right now I am have one rescued kitten who is now a year old and my sister is bringing me another kitten who is only 8 weeks old that she found on the side of the rode.

      SamantharaeM at gmail dot com

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    4. SammieJuly 10, 2009 at 3:46 PM

      I am a follower.

      SamantharaeM at gmail dot com

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    5. clennaJuly 10, 2009 at 7:38 PM

      I'm a dog person. Love any dog.
      This book sounds really good.

      clenna@aol.com

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    6. clennaJuly 10, 2009 at 7:38 PM

      I subscribe

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    7. AnonymousJuly 10, 2009 at 7:52 PM

      We have cats and a dog and other animals, but I think I would prefer no pets myself.

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    8. AnonymousJuly 10, 2009 at 7:53 PM

      Tweet:
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    9. AnonymousJuly 10, 2009 at 7:54 PM

      I am a follower.

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    10. Brenda S.July 10, 2009 at 10:45 PM

      We have cats and a dog and other animals. Thank you.
      Stampnsark@aol.com

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    11. Kat BryanJuly 11, 2009 at 12:38 AM

      I am and shall always be a cat person. I have 5 at the present time and my personalized license plate reads IOWAKAT.

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    12. Kat BryanJuly 11, 2009 at 12:39 AM

      I am a subscriber.

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    13. catss99July 11, 2009 at 1:40 AM

      I'm a cat person--I have a devon rex.
      Amanda
      catss99@yahoo.com

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    14. catss99July 11, 2009 at 1:40 AM

      I subscribe
      amanda
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    15. catss99July 11, 2009 at 1:41 AM

      i tweeted today
      catss99

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    16. Cindy B.of MontanaJuly 11, 2009 at 2:04 AM

      I love both cats and dogs. I still miss my dog who died almost 8 years ago :( Our cat died just 3 years ago. We haven't gotten another pet because we've been moving, building, and doing a lot of traveling. When we get back to our permanent home in Montana next year, the first thing on our to do list is find a cat friend!! We probably won't get another dog for awhile, though, cause we still have some traveling to do.

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    17. Cindy B.of MontanaJuly 11, 2009 at 2:05 AM

      tweet http://twitter.com/sendtocindy/status/2580937156

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    18. Cindy B.of MontanaJuly 11, 2009 at 2:06 AM

      e-mail subscriber

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    19. AnonymousJuly 11, 2009 at 7:06 AM

      Definitely a cat person. I currently have 2 cats and all of my cats have been rescued or strays.

      jlhal@verizon.net

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    20. AnonymousJuly 11, 2009 at 7:07 AM

      I follow

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    21. Cindy B.of MontanaJuly 11, 2009 at 12:14 PM

      7/11 tweet http://twitter.com/sendtocindy/status/2586030224

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    22. NelsbyJuly 11, 2009 at 12:22 PM

      Although I only have two dogs currently, I really am both a dog person AND a cat person. At one point, I had five cats and two dogs...in a two bedroom apartment!
      Thanks!
      Aimee
      sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

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    23. nfmgirlJuly 11, 2009 at 12:22 PM

      I'm really a dog person, but I have five cats, two turtles and a lovebird, and no dogs. But I just love animals in general.

      nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com

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    24. NelsbyJuly 11, 2009 at 12:23 PM

      Tweet: http://twitter.com/Nelsby/status/2586102361
      Thanks!
      Aimee
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    25. NelsbyJuly 11, 2009 at 12:23 PM

      I am following your blog.
      Thanks!
      Aimee
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    26. NelsbyJuly 11, 2009 at 12:23 PM

      I subscribe to your blog via email.
      Thanks!
      Aimee
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    27. nfmgirlJuly 11, 2009 at 12:25 PM

      I follow

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    28. nfmgirlJuly 11, 2009 at 12:25 PM

      I tweeted:
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      nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com

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    29. Enid WilsonJuly 11, 2009 at 3:59 PM

      I read a Pride and Prejudice inspired story with the same name My Name is Will. Of course it refers to Fitzwilliam Darcy, rather than William Shakespeare. It's a pity Shakespeare is not as handsome as Mr. Darcy in my eyes. But I bet with his creative talent, Shakespeare must had a lot of women falling for him too. Seems a great story Jess. Congratulations!

      Bargain with the Devil

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    30. Enid WilsonJuly 11, 2009 at 4:03 PM

      Oh forgot to mention, I'm a cat lover. They have character and talent. But when my cat died 30 years ago after a fight, I was heart-broken and vowed not to have another one. But you never know, maybe when I reach 60 and feel lonely, I'll get another one.

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    31. Debs DeskJuly 11, 2009 at 4:26 PM

      I would love to be included in your giveaway. I am a dog person.
      Thanks
      Debbie
      debdesk9(at)verizon.net

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    32. Debs DeskJuly 11, 2009 at 4:26 PM

      I am a follower.
      Thanks
      Debbie
      debdesk9(at)verizon.net

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    33. Dawn M.July 12, 2009 at 12:27 AM

      I like both dogs & cats and have both. :0)

      Thanks!
      librarygrinch at gmail dot com

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    34. Dawn M.July 12, 2009 at 12:27 AM

      I subscribe by email.

      Thanks!
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    35. Dawn M.July 12, 2009 at 12:38 AM

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    36. Sage RavenwoodJuly 12, 2009 at 9:37 AM

      I rescue stray cats and pay out of pocket to get shots, and have them fixed before rehoming them. Not to mention the 4 inside cats I have and 3 strays who live on my porch and can't be rehomed (a little too feral - they are however fixed).

      So it would seem I'm a cat person. Alas I also have a working dog (I'm deaf). There is nothing closer than that type of connection. I think I tread lightly between being both a cat and dog lover.

      +1 I'm also subscribed.

      Thanks for the giveaway! Indigo

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    37. travellingmomof2July 12, 2009 at 9:50 AM

      Oh, definitel a dog person. Have a Siberian Huskey

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    38. travellingmomof2July 12, 2009 at 9:50 AM

      subscriber

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    39. LindaDJuly 12, 2009 at 10:00 AM

      I always have at least one of each. In fact, my email name is a combination of the names of my current dog and cat.

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    40. KimberlyJuly 12, 2009 at 3:20 PM

      I'm a huge dog person. Love 'em!
      Kimberly
      fishinmomwantstowin@gmail.com

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    41. KimberlyJuly 12, 2009 at 3:22 PM

      I follow
      Kimberly
      fishinmomwantstowin@gmail.com

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    42. NelsbyJuly 12, 2009 at 4:44 PM

      Daily Tweet: http://twitter.com/Nelsby/status/2604026884
      Thanks!
      Aimee
      sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

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    43. Lesley (aka Upper West Side Writer)July 13, 2009 at 9:21 AM

      Personally, I'm a no pet person, since my husband is hopelessly allergic! Thanks so much!

      lesleymfan(at)gmail(dot)com

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    44. Lesley (aka Upper West Side Writer)July 13, 2009 at 9:22 AM

      I now follow your blog via Blogger; thanks again!

      lesleymfan(at)gmail(dot)com

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    45. Lesley (aka Upper West Side Writer)July 13, 2009 at 9:23 AM

      I just Tweeted about the giveaway (and my Twitter username is uwsreader):

      http://twitter.com/uwsreader/status/2614568389

      Thanks so much!

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    46. NelsbyJuly 13, 2009 at 8:53 PM

      Daily Tweet: http://twitter.com/Nelsby/status/2624481562
      Thanks!
      Aimee
      sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

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    47. MeljprincessJuly 14, 2009 at 12:21 PM

      I am a cat person! I've lived with cats all my life. I'm now owned by a strappin' young tabby lad named Moose. I love him to pieces!

      Meljprincess AT aol DOT com

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    48. Cindy B.of MontanaJuly 14, 2009 at 4:27 PM

      7-14 tweet http://twitter.com/sendtocindy/status/2639257896

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    49. Rebecca N.July 14, 2009 at 5:44 PM

      Hi! thanks for the great giveaway! I really want to read this book!! I am a cat and a dog person! Unfortunately, we don't have any pets right now. :( I am waiting until my little ones are old enough to resist torturing any pets we may eventually be lucky enough to share our home with :))

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    50. Rebecca N.July 14, 2009 at 5:44 PM

      I follow your blog!

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    51. Rebecca N.July 14, 2009 at 5:45 PM

      I follow on twitter and tweeted! http://twitter.com/Sparkleglow/status/2640408222

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    52. catss99July 14, 2009 at 6:22 PM

      tweeted today under catss99

      amanda
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    53. NelsbyJuly 14, 2009 at 9:55 PM

      Daily Tweet: http://twitter.com/Nelsby/status/2644288784
      Thanks!
      Aimee
      sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

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    54. kerri69July 14, 2009 at 10:51 PM

      I love both we have a saint benard I would love a cat but we have to wait a bit

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    55. kerri69July 14, 2009 at 10:53 PM

      I subscribed thru email

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    56. JoanneRJuly 15, 2009 at 2:02 PM

      Have had both, but definitely am more of a cat person. Just think they are a little more independent.

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    57. JoanneRJuly 15, 2009 at 2:06 PM

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    58. Cindy B.of MontanaJuly 15, 2009 at 5:14 PM

      7/15 tweet http://twitter.com/sendtocindy/status/2658870480

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    59. NelsbyJuly 15, 2009 at 11:15 PM

      Daily Tweet: http://twitter.com/Nelsby/status/2664017098
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      Aimee
      sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

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    60. NelsbyJuly 16, 2009 at 10:11 PM

      Daily Tweet: http://twitter.com/Nelsby/status/2681248954
      Thanks!
      Aimee
      sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

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    61. LoveMyCoffeeJuly 17, 2009 at 6:08 AM

      I love both cats and dogs, but am allergic to cats now. I now have two toy poodles...my babies. The Siamese cat I once had taught himself to use the toilet. No one believed me when I told them, until they saw it with their own eyes. Siamese cats are not mean, they're loveable and very smart. Real talkers too.
      Thanks for the giveaway.
      I'm now a subscriber through googlereader.

      Dutchlvr1(at)aol(dot)com

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    62. Anita YanceyJuly 17, 2009 at 12:04 PM

      I'm actually a no pet person. This book sounds good. Please enter me. Thanks!

      ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

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    63. Anita YanceyJuly 17, 2009 at 12:05 PM

      I am a subscriber!

      ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

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    64. Cindy B.of MontanaJuly 17, 2009 at 1:56 PM

      7-17 tweet http://twitter.com/sendtocindy/status/2693311883

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    65. catss99July 18, 2009 at 1:02 AM

      tweeted today
      amanda
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    66. Cindy B.of MontanaJuly 19, 2009 at 3:15 PM

      7-19 tweet @monie_g Win My Name is Will by Jess Winfield
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    67. Cindy B.of MontanaJuly 20, 2009 at 9:26 PM

      7-20 tweet http://twitter.com/sendtocindy/status/2750418118

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