Most of our members and readers will be acquainted with Geoff Brookes excellent blog on this site. Likewise most of you will be aware that he is the author of 'Stories in Welsh Stone' . One reviewer described the book in the following terms:- "This book hits on the clever, evocative idea of retelling fifteen of Waless most infamous murders or mysterious deaths by focussing on the gravestones. The graves and landscapes around them are depicted in beautiful photographs and each story is accompanied by directions to find the grave."

The Western Mail described it as:- "a colourful and handsome book about passion, drama, injustice and tragedy."

We are challenging our readers to answer the following three questions in order to win a copy of Geoff's book. The answers can all be found in one or other of his blogposts which you will find listed on this page:- Geoff's Blog .

1. What was the name of the fighter pilot who died when his Hurricane crashed on the beach at Llanddona in Anglesey in January 1942?

2. Which town in Wales owes its name to a spring called Ffynnon Llwynygog?

3. The parish of St Ishmael lies on the estuary of which Welsh river?

The competition is open to everyone. You do not need to be a member of Americymru to participate. Please send all entries to americymrucontest@gmail.com and title them Stories in Welsh Stone in the subject line. Only one entry per email address is permitted. Duplicates will be disqualified.

The winning entry will be selected randomly by line number from the email address above and announced onsite on St Davids Day March 1st 2010. The winner will be contacted by email. Best of luck:)

An Interview With Geoff Brookes

'Stories In Welsh Stone'