Photo Contest WInner #1: Meet Hardie

Take a gander at Mr. Raphael Went's impression of Charlie Hardie, the hero of my novels Fun & Games and the recently-released Hell & Gone. (You can click the photo for a better look.) In his entry, Mr. Went writes:

I felt it was too easy to impale myself on the mic stand in the front room, or to go out and get shot at by all the people I've managed to piss off. Instead, I opted for a "before all the shit kicks off" Charlie Hardie, sat down watching old movies in a room that is big enough to fit my entire house into. Twice. I'm not REALLY watching an old movie though. There isn't even a tv in that room! I'm acting. Or posing, I guess. But if I were, I'd be watching...I don't know, let's say The Maltese Falcon. And the "booze" in the glass? Ginger beer! The whole photo is a lie and I have made a mockery out of poor Charlie.

Not at all, good sir. I think you nailed Mr. Hardie's world-weariness, staring off into the darkness is a very nice touch. You're probably wearing nicer kicks than Hardie would ever consider, and you look maybe a bit too fresh-faced and young... but those are mere quibbles. You win! Shoot me your mailing addy and I'll send out your hard-earned prizes.

(A lifetime supply of ginger beer!)

I kid, I kid...

Anyway, honorable mention goes to Mr. Ryan K Lindsay, who sent along this photo...

... explaining, "I've attached a real 'think piece' of a photo for Charlie Hardie. I figure this image comes from a lost tale of his with a beard and some real worries about what he's done, and what he's left." I can dig it, Mr. Lindsay. Remind me of your addy and I'll send you a little bonus prize.

Stay tuned for... Mann! Possibly NSFW!