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« on: October 31, 2009, 12:07:59 PM » |
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Now, we wait... Everything has been uploaded: ebook version to Amazon and the print version to the printer. There's been one tiny hiccup, and a page was dropped from the ebook, so if you suddenly find it available at Amazon, don't buy it until I can upload the corrected version (all the stories are there, but a page was missing from the front matter, and as a credit page it's important, so...) As soon as it's LIVE, I'll let ya know  I should have a proof copy of the print book by the end of the week, or a week from Monday at the latest. Once I approve the proof, it should be about a week for it to show up at Amazon, and B&N shortly after. Everyone needs to put their brains back in their heads and conjure up some kick-arse stories, because we're gonna do this again, but with a projected deadline in April 2010--so you have LOTS of time to cough up your finest literary hairball. And I have time to get familiar with the new software Inkblot is going to splurge on...a new anthology is my excuse for investing in it. I wonder if I can use that as an excuse to upgrade the hardware, too...  |
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« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2009, 01:27:44 PM » |
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Woohoo, Thumper! Keep us posted, I am SOOOO going to buy this, budget or no..
Betsy
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« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2009, 01:36:02 PM » |
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That's great news. Thank you for all of your hard work. I'll be certain to prepare a story for the next book.
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« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2009, 01:39:35 PM » |
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Make that at least two sales, I am really looking forward to this book.
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« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2009, 02:01:13 PM » |
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Good work Thumper and all who contributed! Looking forward to the print version, I need one for my "Display"! .... I will come up with another story for the next anthology, I'm thinking a somewhat horror type tale about a medieval executioner, switch it up a bit from my usual middle-grade adventures! .... first though I need to get volume two of Grinzleville done!! People are waiting!
Have a Great Day!
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« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2009, 03:06:26 PM » |
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Wonderful, Thumper. Thanks for all you did, and to everyone involved - editing cover . . .I just can't wait until it comes out on the Kindle and in Paper, I'm buying everyone I know a Christmas present. Since my story is about my sainted grandmother, the whole family will love to read about Nana and her migrant workers.
Ed Patterson
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« Reply #6 on: November 02, 2009, 04:22:02 AM » |
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Awesome work, Thumper! I'm looking forward to buying this one as well! Can't wait to see the writing talent on display in it!
This was really fun to do, and very encouraging to see the willingness of the authors here in putting together this anthology. God willing, it will sell quite a bit for breast cancer research!
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« Reply #7 on: November 02, 2009, 04:40:19 AM » |
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It's available on Amazon now...is it safe to buy yet?
I want a printed one, too. (Need one for my cover art portfolio...)
I must say, that's the FASTEST cover I've ever done. (Heheh)
Great job, Thumper!
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« Reply #8 on: November 02, 2009, 04:46:51 AM » |
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Yes!! That was quick! Great Job Liam!!
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« Reply #9 on: November 02, 2009, 04:53:31 AM » |
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Yay! Thumper, be sure to tell us when the corrected version is up. (I couldn't wait, I downloaded the sample...it's got 2 complete stories in it.  ) J Dean's an RJ Kellers, both great! Betsy |
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« Reply #10 on: November 02, 2009, 05:05:19 AM » |
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Since the anthology is up, perhaps we should tag it with author names and subject content to help readers find it in their searches? I'll be glad to help with the tagging, but I don't know all the authors in the project or what each of the individual stories are about.
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« Reply #11 on: November 02, 2009, 12:06:04 PM » |
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Don't buy it yet! I anticipate the fixed version to be available by tonight, based on how quickly they got the first one up. And while it's only one credit missing, to me it's important that every copy sold has credits in it... Somehow I knew y'all would not be able to resist looking for it |
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« Reply #12 on: November 02, 2009, 12:19:51 PM » |
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Whoops. Well I bought my copy on the Kindle, but I'll be buying many DTB, so I'll see the credit's there. But I won;t start hawking them over my networks yet.
Ed Patterson
(It's beautiful, BTW)
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« Reply #13 on: November 02, 2009, 01:36:44 PM » |
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I'm working on my review and want to post it as soon as the book is ready, but just realized that I have no "Author's Comments"!!!!!  Can one of the editors send me something? Like "Why the book was put together?" "How'd the idea come about?" or something like that? Please?? Oh, and please include exactly where the proceeds go. Thanks! You can e-mail me at Lynn8888@yahoo.com |
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« Reply #14 on: November 03, 2009, 09:51:11 AM » |
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Is anyone doing the comments yet? I would, but I'm not familiar with all of the stories.
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« Reply #15 on: November 03, 2009, 11:58:21 AM » |
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I haven't heard from anyone.  |
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« Reply #16 on: November 03, 2009, 12:24:20 PM » |
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I'm working on my review and want to post it as soon as the book is ready, but just realized that I have no "Author's Comments"!!!!! Can one of the editors send me something? Like "Why the book was put together?" "How'd the idea come about?" or something like that? Please?? Oh, and please include exactly where the proceeds go. Thanks! You can e-mail me at Lynn8888@yahoo.comJ Dean, seems to me you can answer the question that Lynn has....and maybe Thumper and others can weigh in, too! Betsy |
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« Reply #17 on: November 03, 2009, 01:40:39 PM » |
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Betsy is correct. You don't need to have read any of the stories, I just need some commentary. I didn't wanna ask "Thumper" because she has worked so hard already and was kind enough to send me the review copy, too, but hey, if she's willing.... Maybe J Dean could send her a little something, she could add to it and forward it to me? |
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« Reply #19 on: November 03, 2009, 05:47:07 PM » |
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Reminder to folks, Thumper asked us to not actually BUY it until the corrected version with the proper credits are up! You can return it within your seven day window and get the corrected version once it is uploaded.
I got the sample, I had to get a taste, and I really enjoyed it.
Betsy
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« Reply #20 on: November 03, 2009, 08:06:39 PM » |
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I jumped the gun and bought it - but since I'm also buying several copies of the DTB for gifts, I get he credits in that version. I'm really liking the stories so far. Shame I can't do a review, although I promise to find talking points for my colleagues's works.
Ed Patterson
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« Reply #21 on: November 04, 2009, 04:36:12 AM » |
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I'll send something about it to you today.  -J |
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« Reply #22 on: November 04, 2009, 07:48:16 AM » |
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It's sent. Feel free to edit as needed.
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« Reply #23 on: November 04, 2009, 07:58:25 AM » |
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Got it!
Thanks!
I'm ready to post tomorrow if the Kindle version is updated??
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« Reply #24 on: November 04, 2009, 07:11:16 PM » |
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Cripes, I posted in the Book Corner instead of the Book Bazaar... http://www.kindleboards.com/index.php/topic,15330.0.htmlBut, the kindle version just went live, so everyone may now rush over and buy it  THe print version should be available in about a week; the proof copy will be delivered tomorrow and I don't anticipate any problems with it. |
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« Reply #25 on: November 04, 2009, 07:21:56 PM » |
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LOL! I moved it.... Betsy |
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"Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing." -Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird
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« Reply #26 on: November 04, 2009, 08:33:25 PM » |
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I just went up and TAGGED it. It's amazing. I'm about 1/2 through it.
Ed Patterson
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« Reply #27 on: November 05, 2009, 01:55:14 AM » |
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Will there be a Smashwords version?
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« Reply #28 on: November 05, 2009, 10:10:57 AM » |
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Will there be a Smashwords version?
I manage that, I think... It won't take any real tweaking other than a "Smashwords edition" disclaimer. |
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« Reply #29 on: November 05, 2009, 01:59:27 PM » |
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Great. I'd like to buy an electronic version and don't yet have a Kindle. I also plan to purchase several paperbacks.
thank you,
Ricky
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