AND THE BLIGHTBORN SELFIES ARE COMPLETE.
We had 18 entries.
All by lovely people.
You can see all the wonderful photos right here.
It is time to pick two winners.
One winner, I pick.
One winner, you pick.
Before I announce my winner, here’s how you pick yours.
Find your favorite.
Each photo is numbered.
And in the comments here, drop the number of your choice (one choice only, please).
That’s pretty much it.
I’ll give two days for voting, and will tally on Wednesday, noon EST.
Now. My favorite?
As always, it’s a hard choice, but at the end of the day I’m always into cosplay — and J.R. Blackwell’s image of herself as a Heartlander amongst the corn is basically whoa-mazing. So, J.R. Blackwell — congrats! Ping me over email, as I’ll need your mailing address for one of the two Heartland-themed Kindle Paperwhites. That image, drum roll please…
Now, time for the rest of you to vote.
Pick a photo.
Go to the comments.
Tell me which one is your fave.
EDIT
Holy crow, that was a close one.
It was a hotly-contested arm-wrasslin’ fest between #1, #4, #12, and #15.
But, in the end —
STEAMPUNK GOGGLES FORAGER WON.
That would be, of course, #1.
So: email me at terribleminds at gmail dot com.
Dave T. says:
It’s gotta be #12, right? The terror, the terror…
August 25, 2014 — 1:15 PM
Matthew MacNish says:
J.R. is clearly the best, but since you already picked that one, I’ll go with Curious_Spider, which is number 4 and has a great expression on her face.
August 25, 2014 — 1:15 PM
Sara Testarossa says:
Hard call, but I’ll go with #4 for the same reasons as Matthew stated!
August 25, 2014 — 1:17 PM
Toni Lesatz (My Book Addiction) says:
I’m torn between #12 and #14! I’m going to go with #12.
August 25, 2014 — 1:17 PM
Matt says:
Gotta go with a corn shot. Of those #12 has the most authentic look.
August 25, 2014 — 1:20 PM
Allison M. Dickson says:
Gonna have to go with 13 on this one! Great images!
August 25, 2014 — 1:20 PM
Kay Camden says:
#15. Newborn Blightborn.
August 25, 2014 — 1:21 PM
Sasha says:
#12
August 25, 2014 — 1:23 PM
T. Jane Berry says:
I also have to go with #4.
August 25, 2014 — 1:23 PM
JP McLean says:
#14 Suitably frightened.
August 25, 2014 — 1:24 PM
thejbru says:
I think #4 correctly carries the sense of abstract dread being in a cornfield should bring.
August 25, 2014 — 1:27 PM
Puck says:
Yeah, I’m a #4 fan as well, although #11 is a close second.
August 25, 2014 — 1:31 PM
Elle Saint James says:
Lots of great pics. I pick #13.
August 25, 2014 — 1:34 PM
jrblackwell says:
Thank you so much! I’ve never had an e-reader, so this is really exciting for me. Now I can store all of my shame-books on a device and no one will see my secrets. (I am kidding. Mostly.)
My vote is for #12. I love the look of fear combined with the positioning of the cover, as if it’s being held up as an act of self defense. Bonus points for covering oneself in corn.
August 25, 2014 — 1:37 PM
Kyra Dune says:
#12
August 25, 2014 — 1:45 PM
Liz says:
Mine is even on here but I still have to vote for #12. Love it!
August 25, 2014 — 1:45 PM
K.J. says:
You already picked the one I would have picked….figures.
#14 is my choice.
August 25, 2014 — 1:51 PM
Bill Mann says:
#18 Heartland – Lady of the Corn
August 25, 2014 — 1:52 PM
terribleminds says:
Be advised, Bill — no #18 exists, because that photo already won one of the two Kindles. 🙂
August 25, 2014 — 2:00 PM
littlemissmandu says:
#15
August 25, 2014 — 1:52 PM
M.E. Garber says:
#7, with the Argo Cornstarch Queen!
August 25, 2014 — 1:57 PM
JB Hoffman says:
Omg #12 or #14. Can I vote for both? No? Okay …. #12 it is!
August 25, 2014 — 2:03 PM
stephen says:
#15 Newborn Blightborn
August 25, 2014 — 2:04 PM
Rob says:
JRBlackwell was mike drop worthy. I choose #12.
August 25, 2014 — 2:05 PM
David Wilson says:
12
August 25, 2014 — 2:07 PM
David Wilson says:
with honorable mentions to 1,4 and that whole third row (11-15)
August 25, 2014 — 2:10 PM
Terri Herrington says:
#12 – Nice acting young man. Ü
August 25, 2014 — 2:09 PM
Andy B. says:
15. If he has a diaper, he has a child, which means he could use a paperwhite – screen light will help during midnight feedings.
August 25, 2014 — 2:16 PM
Helen Espinosa says:
I was torn between 12 and 15 and was set on choosing 12, but after reading this comment, I have to change it to 15 for the same reasons! Well said, Andy. 🙂
August 25, 2014 — 3:02 PM
PJ Friel-Edwards says:
#11 because who doesn’t love devouring a book? 😛
August 25, 2014 — 2:16 PM
Paula says:
#15 – Baby Blightborne (I’m still upset that you couldn’t allow international entries *boohoo* )
August 25, 2014 — 2:18 PM
Rachel says:
4
August 25, 2014 — 2:22 PM
Trine Toft Schmidt says:
Number 4 🙂
August 25, 2014 — 2:25 PM
Nikki says:
Number #1!
August 25, 2014 — 2:34 PM
finesharpie says:
number 12!
August 25, 2014 — 2:37 PM
Thomas Manning says:
#4 definitely!
August 25, 2014 — 2:39 PM
Matthew says:
Love #4!
August 25, 2014 — 2:40 PM
Grace Ellis Barber says:
#4, OMG. I’m dying.
August 25, 2014 — 2:42 PM
Thomas Manning says:
I choose #4!
August 25, 2014 — 2:42 PM
Thomas Manning says:
Whoops posted twice! Sorry! Thought my first vote didn’t submit correctly
August 25, 2014 — 2:45 PM
Breanna Ramos says:
I vote for #1
August 25, 2014 — 2:42 PM
Rion says:
#4, absolutely. Love the expression.
August 25, 2014 — 2:48 PM
BillScott says:
#14. Brilliant colors.
August 25, 2014 — 2:49 PM
M. Hutfles says:
#11 Can’t resist paper + they need a kindle more, also the cover is very clear & that’s good for a promo selfie.
August 25, 2014 — 2:50 PM
J. Lea Lopez says:
I like #4! 🙂
August 25, 2014 — 2:52 PM
Kathryne Nida says:
#11!
August 25, 2014 — 2:55 PM
Johnny Jones says:
I’m going to say #14
August 25, 2014 — 3:09 PM
Craig Forsyth says:
4
August 25, 2014 — 3:25 PM
Michael says:
#4.
August 25, 2014 — 3:39 PM
mattzitron says:
I can’t really vote for myself (VOTE 15 PEOPLE – Thank you for voting those who did.) but I vote for 12 for his fantastic face.
And yes that is a real (unused) Diaper. I do have TWO GOD HELP ME Children. Luckily the 3 year old is out of diapers.
August 25, 2014 — 3:40 PM
Phil says:
#15. Can’t argue with someone that has good incontinence preparedness.
August 25, 2014 — 3:44 PM
Wendy says:
Rob is right. Mike drop worthy. Well done, Blackwell. My vote is #12.
August 25, 2014 — 3:54 PM
joehonkie says:
15
August 25, 2014 — 3:57 PM
Coolio says:
Diaper Blightborn gets my pick!! It’s different and funny and it’s paperback!!
August 25, 2014 — 4:11 PM
Coolio says:
15 if I must conform to directional standard… Boo down with the status quo-always pressure from the man!! Get off my back already!!!
August 25, 2014 — 4:13 PM