There Be Gold in Them There Hills...or at least in my mail box.

Today I was super psyched to find my own Texas S Coin.  But unlike the characters of the debut novel by Jason L Bradshaw, upon which the coin and its contest are based, I did not have to come face to face with many dangers in order to discover one.  I simply went to my mail box and opened the letter. (In and of itself, not without dangers, if you stop to consider how uncomfortable a paper cut can be.)  I admit that I was hoping the coin would have come before my trip to Texas last week, but I am sure I can still find some interesting places for it to visit here farther north!

This is the piece of golden treasure that I found inside:

The geocoin is actually a promotional piece that ties in with Bradshaw's book, Beneath Creek Waters, and is your chance to win several fun prizes by taking photos of the coin as you hide and pass it along on its grand adventure.  Although all of the 200 coins have been mailed out, you do not have to be the original owner to win, there is the opportunity to discover one in a geocache close to you!  If you are interested in learning more about this really fun and exciting contest and its rules, then here is the link to the contest page:  http://authorjasonlbradshaw.com/hunt-for-the-texas-s-coin.html  Good luck!!

As for the book, I have every plan to download it to my Kindle and read it right away!  So far, I have seen many good reviews and am looking forward to doing my own review of it right here on my blog after I finish reading, so stay tuned.  Here is a brief Synopsis from Good Reads of what it is you can expect to find inside:

 

In 1845, 200 gold coins were minted to commemorate Texas’ entry into the United States. Slated to be given to all major players that helped Texas into the Union, the coins were loaded onto a wagon on rainy night near Dallas, Texas and never seen again.  Over a century later, traces of the coins resurface, after a couple of local kids stumble upon what appeared to be one, in a Southeast Texas creek. News of the find reach Parks Leslie and Stan Atcher, both treasure hunters and historians, always looking for their next big find and long-time seekers of these coins. Parks and Stan's interest proves to be an unexpected journey, tangled with blood history ties, new friendships and near-death experiences, calling for sacrifices no one could have predicted.

Although I have not yet decided where my coin will begin its journey, it suffices to say that I am thrilled and excited to see where its path will lead!