"Les Miserables" for Life

Say it Sweet
Etsy

Thank you to all who contributed in various ways to the Les Miserables event.

Unfortunately I had the flu last week and was swamped creating a new missions blog, editing my sad book, and trying to catch up on life after engagements, graduations, and general insanity. I would have liked to dedicate much more time and thought to the whole event, but I'm happy with the participation, ideas, and fun.

Thank you to those who donated their time, efforts, and resources. It is all greatly appreciated.

Les Miserables is far from done on the Erratic Muse. It's probably going to pop up on a regular occasion. There will be more Javert posts...I'm sorry. It doesn't seem like I ever get tired of it and I continually think of things to wonder about the story...just not sure how to say them.

I'm still waiting to sit in front of a live production and to see a decent, true movie adaption. We'll see. I'm sure Les Miserables is not done with me or the world at large.

Thanks again,
Miss Pickwickian

P.S. Tomorrow I'll finally post my Thor review that's been waiting and then I'm going to finally talk about Poland! YAY!

24 Hours for your Entries!

Welcome Les Miserables Week! Link up on the event page and let the miserableness begin!

For you who are still trying to send your Les Miz essays in you are now beginning the 24 hr grace period. By 4pm tomorrow all entries will be closed.

To add to your motivation (or anticipation if you are one who has already submitted their entry) look at these following amazing prizes. It has been a pleasure to work with different artists, etsy shops, and others who have helped donate or give input to this event.

First prize will be Les Miserables: The 25th Anniversary Concert DVD!

Runner up prizes will include Les Miz themed jewelry, artwork, books, and posters.

If we more than 100 essays are submitted a recording of Les Miz will go to the second prize winner.

Picture coming soon!

Book of Les Miz themed photo art along with phrases from the lyrics.

"There is a flame that never dies."

Bracelet by Foxwise

"24601: Chains will never bind me"

Ring by Foxwise

Say it Sweet
has a beautiful collection of Les Miserables themed posters full of awesome Victor Hugo quotes. The winner will be able to choose their favorite quote as well as background, colors, etc.

Coming Soon!
Original Les Miz artwork!

Charm Necklace

by Rustic Charm

Charms could be worn together or alone. I think Rustic Charm did an awesome job combining different themes and phrases from Les Miz.

Thanks for reading! I am excited about the upcoming week.

Miss Pickwickian

Les Miserables Giveaway

Even the Darkest Night

by Zavalick Designs on Etsy

The deadline for your Les Miserables Essays is one week away! We have some amazing, wonderful prizes lined up including posters, books, jewelry, and original artwork. Enter away. :-)

To start the Les Miserables week hype, I'm hosting this giveaway! If you're planning on posting about Les Miz, please read about the event and link up here . Spread the word!

To Enter-

-Tell me about your favorite part, song, and/or phrase of Les Miz.

-Visit Zavalick Designs awesome shop and tell me what you like.

-Spread the word about Les Miz week on your blog, facebook, or other available means and link back to The Erratic Muse.

-Put the Les Miz sidebar button on your blog. (If you have already done this, I love you!)

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You can do one or all of the above, just make sure you tell me about it in separate comments.

Thanks for reading,
Miss Pickwickian

Les Miserables Event, Contest, and Giveaway

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I am now officially ready to launch the Les Miserables project. :-)

I'm hoping this can be a fun event for us all. Please read more and link up if you're interested in participating by reading the event page.

The deadline for the essay contest is also the kickoff for Les Miserables week. Please submit your essays before May 23rd. There are going to be some truly amazing prizes (and they're not all girly, so guys, be motivated too).

I'll be hosting a Les Miserables giveaway to start the fun as soon as I get details figured out.

If you aren't familiar with Les Miz, you really should and it's not too late. Read this post for some ideas to get started.

Artwork for this amazing blog button was done by PolkaDot. Please appreciate her artistry by adorning your blog with it. :-)


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Post your link on the event page!
Let me know if you have any questions. I'm very excited about this. :-)
Thanks for reading,
Miss Pickwickian

Les Miserables Event!

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Les Miserables Musical, I will be hosting a week long event April 13th-22nd.

Before the event begins, there is an open essay contest for all those interested.

First prize will be the 25th Anniversary DVD and runner ups will be include amazing Les Miz themed jewelry, journals, and posters.

The first person to submit their essay receives a reward. ;-)

Read the details for the contest.

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Please help by spreading the word!

If you are not familiar with the musical, I strongly encourage you to do so. You do not have to be an expert to participate.

If you are completely lost in the story, watch one of the videos before you only listen to a recording.

And, of course, there are plenty of us eager to answer questions. ;-)

(Colm Wilkinson shows them how it's done.)

I look forward to doing this with all of you.

Thanks for reading,

Miss Pickwickian

Shakespeare Week!

I have been very silent this week because my life has been full of...lambs, illness, snow, music, art, cleaning, and things of this nature.

Next week, however, is the afore mentioned Shakespeare week! This includes a huge, amazing giveaway and posts on Shakespearish things.

If you would like to participate please link to me and enter your info into this Linky thing so people can find your blog through mine.

Linked posts should be on something Shakespeare related (his plays, sonnets, movies and performances based of his work, etc...)

Thank you for participating. I hope this generates some interesting discussion.

See Shakespeare Week Posts

Thanks for reading,
Miss Pickwickian