International Talk Like a Pirate Day!

"Yo, Ho, Yo, Ho,
It's "Talk Like A Pirate" Day!
That time in September when sea dogs remember
That grown-ups still know how ta play!"


It be a grand day in the Sparrow house.
We'll be honorin' our fictional ancestor with much bellowing and arring

Here, we'll be having a couple o' contests.

For a copy of the short story, "Talk Like a Pirate Day," ye must name all ten fictional swashbucklers and their movies. A winner will be selected from all right answers

For a copy of the novel, Kestrel on the Horizon, whoever names the most of the real pirates and privateers will win. If more than one person manages all ten, there'll be a drawing.

The contest will close Monday, so ye've all weekend to work on it.


Yarr!

For a copy of "Talk Like a Pirate Day"

"Talk Like a Pirate Day" is a Torquere Single Shot.

Blurb: David and Robin have been together for a long while, and they're off on their annual vacation at the lake house. It’s talk like a pirate day, and the guys dress up a little to play, taking the boat out for the day and playing pirate and captive. Nothing is perfect, not even their vacation, because Robin's health problems keep David on his toes. Can they enjoy their time together without the real world intruding?

To be entered, leave a comment and name the fictional pirate--full names! No "Captain Bilgerat"--and the movie. You may use the IMDB. Non-LJ commenters welcome, but be sure to leave a name and a way for me to contact you. All comments screened to keep the contest fun.
(and if you miss #10, you have no business on my f'list. 8).)
( Here there be pyrates )

Contest 2!

You can win a copy of Kestrel on the Horizon!

Blurb: Nathaniel Collins, captain of the Golden Horizon, seems to have everything a man could want, freedom to ride the seas, articles from His Majesty on hand, a new slave, and a great ship.

He has one thorn in his side, though, pirate captain Thomas Harrison of the Kestrel. Harrison is Collins' former captain and they parted on less than amicable terms.

Will Collins be able to make a life for himself and his new love? Or will the Kestrel be forever on the horizon? Find out in this pirate adventure!

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To enter to win your copy, name the ten real pirates under the cut. Use any source necessary and name as many as you can. Leave a comment. Non-LJ commenters welcome, but leave a name and a way to contact you. All comments screened so as not to spoil the contest.

( the terrors of the Spanish Main )

Quick sail-by

In case ye missed it in the dead o' night, I be giving away two books.

Contest Number 1:
http://valarltd.livejournal.com/858079.html
Identify the pictures of 10 fictional pirates and their movies to be entered for a copy of the short story "Talk Like a Pirate Day."

Contest Number 2:
http://valarltd.livejournal.com/858293.html
Identify the pictures of 10 real pirates for a shot at Kestrel on the Horizon

Now who wouldn't want that pretty pair?