It’s Giveaway Friday, squeee!

House Andrews have witnessed the Horde’s long-suffering battle with our most relentless adversaries, W*iting and P*tience.
To fortify morale, they are gifting This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me: 1 hardcover copy will go to a lucky US winner and 2 PDF ARCs to international winners.
To Enter:
Comment below and let us know:
- which country you’re from
- what your name would be, if, like Maggie, you would find yourself transported into a book (any book, by any author).
You can use your own name, make one up, or go full fantasy-protagonist and keysmash a lot of “y” and “z” into the usual unpronounceable creations. Have fun, Horde!
Giveaway Admin
This is a blog-only giveaway, only answers in blog comments count.
Winners will be chosen next Friday, February 27th 2026, with the aid of a random number generator.
The international winners will have to sign an NDA before receiving their PDF copies. This is not personal, but standard publishing practice to ensure the file will remain private with the winner. We appreciate your understanding.
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Comments are paginated, so the BDH chalance doesn’t break the blog (again lol). If you don’t see your entry, it means it’s on a previous page. Please do not resubmit, it is one entry per person.
Happy weekend and good luck!
Signed: Moderataria Rhae’zalyndrix, First of Her Name,
The Untouched by Sun, Lady of the Soggy Isles


I’m in the United States. My name would be Morgana Leigh. 😊 Part of my gamer tag. Also, King Arthur is fascinating.
1. USA
2. My book name would be “Sam”.
I am from Germany.
Singed: Lily, Daughter of Balance, Mistress of Time.
I’m from the USA.
If I had to choose a name, it would probably be Kit.
1, USA.
2, Karena Bibliophilia
USA
Samantha = Sammy
1. USA
2. Maggie (my actual name :))
USA
Alwyn
USA
Alexandria – because you can get so many nicknames from it. Alex, Lexi, Ali, Ria to name a few. As well as being great name in itself.
From the UK, ‘Sage’ so people will think I am wise!
I’m from USA. Would keep my own name since I love it so Maureen it is!
United States
Severus Darklighter
I’m in the US and my name would be Mariah S. Sorry, not very creative.
I am from Canada. I would choose my first name Kelsey, but would change my last name to something like Smith. That way I would always answer to it, but would be a little anonymous.
I’m in Romania, and my name would be Aria.
From the United States of America, state of Alabama, county of Mobile, city of Citronelle and my name would be Ronn
Germany
And my name shall be: Theryndis Nemeth – The Dawnforged Heir
😂
I’m from Canada & if transported into a book, my name would be Aria 🥰
US, Tess of the desert lands
I’m from Canada.
I like my name but let’s add some h’s JR Ward style.
Sahrah, Shield-maiden (shield-matron sounds silly) of the North Country
USA
Skye
I’m from the US. My name would be Layla, Tamer of the Wild Beasts.
As I sit with two tiny dogs on my lap lol
1. USA
2. Beatrice (Trixie)
USA
Atlas Alaska
Loyal member of the BDH here from New Zealand, so excited that this giveaway is going to be worldwide!
My book name would either be Zaiara, Kaira, or Zirsya (almost fantasy mash but not quite.)
Good luck, everyone! 💕
Kia ora from a fellow Kiwi!
1. USA
2. I’hopia, the wishful dreamer
1. USA
2. Maz (nickname for undisclosed name which is ?????)
I’m from the US and my book name would be Breanna the Brave
Kia ora – I’m in Aotearoa New Zealand.
My name would be Ajnat (and before long, I would become known as Ajnat the In Need of Tea.)
I’m in the U.S. My book name would be Alina the Loyal, Mediator Most High, She Who Tames Squabbling Children and In-Laws 😂
1. USA
2. My name would be “Katherine, Devourer of Knowledge, Bringer of Chaos”.
I am in the US.
Penelope would be the name because I love it.
I’m from Canada. My name would be Ada. I was very happy reading The Inheritance. Alternatively, I would go for something more fun like Conchita.
I am from the U.S.A. If I was transported into a book I would want to be called Dev. No one has used the Hebrew form of my name since college.
I am from Australia and my name would be Nae, of the Dragons.
USA
My name would be Vesta primary functionary of the ungroomed horde
I’m from the USA and my name would be Karmandie Goldenbough, after my blood elf paladin on World of Warcraft. Just imagining the fun and havoc she could wreak in my favorite book worlds has me grinning!
I’m from the United States, my name would be “Brielle” as I would be a warrior.
I’m in Canada. My name would be … Leliana ….the epitome of cool when I was a kid as played by Winona Ryder’s in Reality Bites.
Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹
Cordelia , Eternal Brusher of Floofy Doggies
I am in the USA and I would keep my own name in a book since I like it
Heather
I’m from the USA and my name would be Scat.
Dalzya the wandering dragon trainer
Greetings and Salutations from the United States,
I AM STEVE!
Dalzya the wandering dragon trainer
New Zealand
from: USA
1. USA
2. as a tribute to several fantasy series, how about Sol Inglorion?
I’m in the US
My name would be: Storm (because it’s awesome and I’m boring)
I would love to be Jessy from K F Breens “Magical Midlife” series
I am in America. My name would be Lydia of Argent Clan Wolf.
USA
Madam Pherentague
I’m Missy from Canada! I’d stick with my own name since I’d probably forget I adopted a new one and cause a bunch of problems for myself haha
I’m from France
and I would be Ketty missInk Sprinter
1. Sweden
2. Charlotte, daughter of Midnight sun and Northern Lights
1. USA
2. Alessandra, Nightmare of the Western Seas
USA
I’ve always liked Kimberlynn..
Thank you for the chance!
I’m in the United States. My name would be “Hit ‘Em Up Sparkles”. It is my current gaming name. It stems from a friend’s utter misunderstanding of my old gaming name (which was Japanese) that he didn’t read correctly LOL. Makes me smile every time someone says it or I read it.
I’m in the US. If transported into a book, I’d want to be named Ish.
I’m in the USA, State of Maine.
My Wood Elf name has been Blue Spider for 60 years. A shortened version of Blue Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis), this symbolizes tranquility, trust, and resilience. Friends call me “Blue.”
Known as the “radiation flower,” its blue hairs turn pink when exposed to pollution or radiation, thus a symbol of protective, watchful care of our environment.
My Ent name is Rosemary Rowantree, protector from evil.
US
Yasmina
Thanks!
Hi, I’m from Alaska, USA. My book name would be Mslssa
1. Australia
2. Sally, bright, happy and a secret assassin.
Aurora, lady of the dawn from New england
1. US
2. Cora Kelita
From USA
Name Rubarb
From the US. I am Brigid, Bringer of Light!
I’m from the US, and I always use “Thayet” as my alter ego, aka the badass queen from Tamora Pierce’s Tortall universe
Léitheoir of the Sidhe from Ireland
USA here
Gracelyn Amberlight Wildrose
Washington, USA
Zoe
From Germany
I would name myself Brynne
1. USA
2. Elodie would be my name when transported to the Innkeeper Chronicles 🙂
David from the New California Republic, currently aka the U.S. of A.
I’d keep my current name for the same reason as Missy (though possibly spelled Dáibhead) and add The Ranger if and when appropriate.
I am from the USA
Everdane grismold
Washington State, USA
Louise, because I always say I want to be Louise Belcher when I grow up.
1. Canada
2. Probably something simple and universal like Cat (which is also my favourite animal!)
Canada!
And I would be Zedie.
USA
Ellexstrasza
I’m from the US
If I were in a novel my name would be Katherine or Kat for short!
New Zealand/Atoearoa
My name would be; Kaka the forgetful trickster.
I forget why.
I live in the United States and my book name would be Adair, my mother’s middle name. She shares my love of reading.
1. New Zealand
2. Thalrixa Ember‑Wrought
1. USA
2. Evelynn LaRose Camarine
Germany
In a book I’d go by Ria.
I’m Elizabeth from USA. If transported into any book, I’d want to be the Bookwitch.
1. Canada
2. Valalya, (Va-lal-ya) made it up on the spot, sounds close enough to my name to get my attention. No title, no last name.
1. USA
2. Elizabeth the Inconspicuous
I’m from the USA. I live on a farm in Texas.
Most people think my real name is a cartoon character’s name. So since I’ve ridden horses all my life, Id like my name to be Velvet, the main character from National Velvet.
United States I would be Shay, healer and leopard shifter, who is a good friend of Kate and Curran.
USA
Kareena
Hi,
So this is fun.
I’m from Canada and would be Helene, the dauntless.
But w*iting and p*tience can be a little daunting,,,
U.S. I’m a RVer, today Oklahoma, next week Arkansas and then Tennessee.
My name would be Amber Dawn after my deceased niece.
Canada.
Audrey Noble. I always liked the name Audrey. It means noble. So, I would be named Noble Noble. 😺
Happy Giveaway Friday!
1. US
2. Cindy the Coward because I just don’t see myself fighting even half the monsters in the books I read. A girl can dream though.
Country: USA
Name: Alexis Feverbane, Healer to All, Slave to None
1- USA
2- My transported into a book name would be Verdewhis
1. CA, USA
2. Kelpy the Salty
US
Eirianwen
UK
Amna
USA
Kayin
From California USA. If I ever be transported to my favorite fantasy book (its “Master and Margarita “ by Bulgakov btw) I want my name to be Elena the Great! 🫣