Whelp, I forgot to post the update post last Sunday! I even drafted it, but there were no posts to promote yet so I decided to hold off a little bit and SWOOSH I got so distracted by other things that I forgot I never hit the "Post" button and all of a sudden it's Friday. Fortunately, I can now tell you to check out posts from two totally awesome returning members of our little Adventure Reading squad (there's even a guest appearance of one in the other's post, super fun!). We've got **@rindaman1234 reading [State of Mind in a lovely cafe]( https://steemit.com/adventurereading/@rindaman1234/adventure-reading-3-state-of-mind)** and **@awhsarada hanging out with [her cute cat and some Evernight](https://steemit.com/adventurereading/@awhsarada/adventure-reading-3-or-only-a-week-for-vacations-and-killing-some-time-with-evernight )**. Go give them your upvotes and comments - it not only increases your chances of winning the engagement prize, but it also makes this little community an even more fun place to hang out. And, since I won't know the payout of this post until a week from now to add to the prize pool, I will push out the due date a little bit to give others a little more time. ### The new deadline is Friday, March 16 at 8 PM UTC!

The concept and rules are below, and I invite newcomers and repeat participants alike.

What Is Adventure Reading?

Turn your reading into an adventure! For me, this often means shoving a book into my hiking pack and heading to the hills, but you can take your own interpretation. I want to learn all about what you’re reading and where you’re reading it!

Example Post:
Adventure Reading: "The Emperor's Soul" and Abandoned Mines in Gothic Basin
(you don't need to follow the post's format, it's just to give you an idea to start with)

The Requirements

Upvote this post to increase the prize pool.
Resteeming and shouting from the rooftops is encouraged but optional.
Take a picture that shows a book you’re reading and where you’re reading it.
You do not need to travel to a far-flung place, it can even be in your bed! And the book can be anything from a library book to an article on a tablet.
Tell us about your journey.
Be sure to incorporate details about both the book and the place, but beyond that there are no rules - creativity is encouraged! The journey here can be literal or metaphorical.
Include the words “Adventure Reading” in the title.
So I know it's an entry, and to spread awareness of the contest to others.
Tag your post “adventurereading”
So myself and others can find it.
Submit your post by Friday, March 16 at 8 PM UTC.
Click here to convert to your time zone. AGAIN, THE NEW DEADLINE IS NOW FRIDAY!

The Prizes

There will be 3 winning categories, each receiving an even 33% of the SBD payout earned from this post and all other posts relating to this contest PLUS some of my own SBD distributed as I choose.

The SP part of the payout will go into my own coffers and be paid out to all participants in the form of upvotes - hopefully a win-win!

Photography Winner
This will go to my favorite Adventure Reading photo.
Storytelling Winner
This will go to my favorite Adventure Reading description.
Community Winner
This will go to an individual who has given meaningful interaction through comments/upvotes on other Adventure Reading participants’ posts.

It is possible for one person to win all three of these and take 100% of the prize! The judging is entirely subjective, but I will put my heart into choosing the best based on quality and effort.

EVERY valid entry will receive a 100% upvote from myself. I'll also give partial upvotes to my favorite comments and will be honoring ALL my favorites in the winners post.

The idea is that the engagement portion will make this a valuable contest to participate in even if you don’t win! Remember, we are here to SUPPORT EACH OTHER! Upvoting and commenting on others helps rather than hurts your chances!

Thanks with your patience with me while I try to get all my other projects in order (One of them involved large amounts of electrical wiring today, and my fingers are sore. I also had my weekly fun volunteering with horses this morning so it's not all work no play).

- Katie, @therovingreader