A Bit of This & That

The 2026 Journey…

I’ve always loved the idea of sending out newsletters to my readers, but I hated just ‘pushing’ my books — I wanted to provide content. In October 2025, after months and months of not sending out a newsletter, I figured out how to do that and decided to engage again. My newsletter is now divided into four sections and showcases my thoughts and processes and includes pictures of my life (most puppy pictures🐕).

Each week I looked forward to figuring out what to tell you (my readers). But… something was still missing. Writing newsletters is a one-way gig and after 10 weeks I decided I needed a way to include you… To talk about my books and processes and have you be involved as well.

The 2026 52-Week Journey was the answer. Each week I’ll pose a question in my newsletter and everyone who replies with an answer will be entered into the monthly draw. You can enter each week of the month and… The prize will be to name a character in one of my books and be accredited for it! All the details are below.

Thank you for coming along on this journey with me. /KJ💜

The 2026 Journey’s

Monthly Reply-to-Enter Draws Official Rules

Sponsor: KJ Warawa (“Sponsor”)

  • Eligibility:
    • Open to individuals 18 years or older.
    • If you are under 18: a parent/guardian must enter on your behalf by replying from the parent/guardian’s email address.
    • Void where prohibited.
  • How to Enter (No Purchase Necessary):
    • To enter, reply to any of KJ Warawa’s newsletter emails during the entry period.
    • As little as a one-word or one-emoji reply counts as an entry if it answers the weekly question.
  • Entry Limit:
    • One (1) entry per person, per newsletter week.
    • Multiple replies within the same newsletter week count as one entry.
  • Entry Period Deadline:
    • The deadline date is chosen each month and will be stated in each week’s newsletter.
    • All entries close at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on the stated deadline date.
  • Prize:
    • The prize varies each month and will be described in each week’s newsletter (including which character is being named and any guidelines/constraints).
    • Examples may include naming a specific character, or choosing from a curated list for a hero/heroine name.
  • Winner Selection:
    • One (1) winner is typically selected by random draw from eligible entries.
    • Sponsor may occasionally award two (2) winners in a given month (this will be stated that month).
  • Winner Notification & Response:
    • Winners will be contacted by email.
    • Winners must respond within 7 days to claim the prize, or Sponsor may redraw.
  • Winner Credit (Not Anonymous):
    • If you win and accept the prize, you will be credited in the acknowledgements of the book in which the named character appears.
    • In the winner email, you’ll choose how you’d like to be credited (options may include: first + last name, first name only + initial of last name, or first initial + last name) and you may share preferred pronouns for accurate acknowledgement wording.
    • If you do not wish to be credited, you may decline the prize and Sponsor may redraw.
  • Character Name Approval:
    • KJ Warawa has final say on all character names to ensure they fits the story/world and avoids conflicts with existing characters.
  • General Conditions:
    • No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law.
    • Open internationally, except where prohibited. Not open to residents of Québec.
    • Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any entry deemed fraudulent, abusive, or in violation of these rules, and to modify, suspend, or cancel the draw if circumstances beyond its control compromise the integrity of the draw.
    • To be declared a winner, Canadian residents must correctly answer a time-limited mathematical skill-testing question, without assistance, administered by email as part of the prize-claim process.

The Prizes & Deadlines:

  • January 2026:
    • Prize: Name the first person to be killed in The Altered (and be credited in the acknowledgements).
    • Deadline: January 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time.
    • Winner: Will be announced in February.
  • February 2026:
    • Prize: Details coming the first week of the month.
    • Deadline: Date announced the first week of the month.

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