The Ark now available on Kindle

[EllenR]

Yay, I finished it. Now on to the next. Here's the dilemma. I have two more unread Preston/Child books on the shelf I want to read next (plus some other titles too). Already bought and paid for. But, boy, I sure would like to start reading on my new K2. Do I spend the money again to have them download to the K2 or read the DTB? Hm-m-m, I don't want to spend any more money. Buying the K2 and the Noreve cover and several other ebooks, it's been a big month.

I'm sure some of you have had that decision to make, unless you're the type of person that only buys a book when they have finished reading one. I'm not, I like a little inventory.

LOL Funny you should mention that...

I bought about 40 books on sale from B&N when I decided I was NOT going to buy a Kindle. About 2 months later, I bought a Kindle. I believe that something like 36 or 37 of those books are still sitting untouched on my book shelves. Once I got started on the Kindle, I could not stop. I will probably just send all those DTBs to my sister and keep reading on the Kindle as I currently have about 90 books (including about 10 samples) waiting to be read!

Once you start the Kindle, it can be rather addictive. Just a word to the wise. Boyd's books are a prime example of why I buy when I see a book at a great price. You just never know in this environment if these wonderful indie authors are going to get snapped up by the traditional publishers. That would be why I have so many unread books on my Kindle! In all truth, I have only paid over $8 for a couple of books. I'm too busy reading all the books I have that are wonderfully written and sold at bargain prices!

Sorry to go OT. You go Boyd!!

EllenR

[back2nature]

Well, I'm eager to start reading on the K2, so I've started with some of the 22 samples I've downloaded and making a note of which ones I might want to buy and clearing them off. I still haven't decided on the DTB's on the shelf yet. I've spent quite a bit already on regular priced books on the K2 getting a library started, but nothing over $6.39 yet.

[lynninva]

Article on the local news tonight mentioned the following:

"Liebherr Mining Equipment Company has laid off 49 workers at its Newport News plant.

The Newport News plant manufactures huge trucks used in mining operations around the world. The trucks stand nearly 25 feet tall and can transport up to 400 tons of material."

Sad for the people involved, but my reaction was:  Hey, I read about those trucks in the Ark. 

Maybe I should find the old thread on what words you have learned because of your Kindle.

[boydm]

Hi everyone!

I'm sorry I went into radio silence mode for a while, but I had to keep a low profile while our negotiations were ongoing. It was hard staying quiet for so long. I have been monitoring the boards, though, and I'm so grateful for all the kind words.

Now the big news: Today I received confirmation from my agent that The Ark will be published in hardcover in summer 2010 by Simon and Schuster's Touchstone imprint. I couldn't be more excited! The two-book deal is for The Ark and the next book in the Tyler Locke series, so Locke's adventures will definitely be continuing. I also have book deals in seven other countries so far. We're still working on The Palmyra Impact and The Adamas Blueprint, but those will be back in readers' hands at some point.

Thanks so much for everyone who has been so enthusiastic about my novels. I can honestly say that the readers on Kindleboards were a big factor in spreading the word and getting me noticed by my publisher. I may be the first author whose book was available only on the Kindle to get a New York publishing deal, and the reviews I got from readers here helped immensely.

If anyone is attending Thrillerfest in New York City, I will be there July 9-12, and I'd love to meet you. I'm also attending the Pacific Northwest Writers Conference in Seattle on July 30-August 2 and Bouchercon in Indianapolis October 15-18. Now I can go as a soon-to-be-published author, which will be a great feeling.

Let me know if you have any questions, and I'll tell you what I can. I'm still processing all of this, so I'm a little flummoxed right now, but flummoxed in a great, amazing way!

Cheers,
Boyd

[Kevis Hendrickson]

Boyd,

Congrats on your accomplishment. Looking forward to reading your books and watching your star rise!

[back2nature]

Since I missed downloading The Ark, (I got the other two), are you saying I have to wait till next summer to get a chance to buy it?
What bad timing on my part.

[boydm]

Since I missed downloading The Ark, (I got the other two), are you saying I have to wait till next summer to get a chance to buy it?
What bad timing on my part.

Unfortunately, yes. It's now Simon and Schuster's decision about when it comes out.

[back2nature]

I happy for you that it's taking off. Good luck to you. Look forward to catching it when it's available again. Thanks.

[Harvey]

Wow. Congratulations, Boyd! I really enjoyed The Ark, and I could see this doing really well in hardcover.

My layman's advice: Hang on to the movie rights.

[Dave Dykema]

A thousand congratulations. That's really exciting news. I had a feeling that's what was going on. I'm glad your dream came true.

[EllenR]

Congrats Boyd! That is great news. I'm very happy for you.

EllenR

[Ann in Arlington]

Hey Boyd. . . .can you send me an electronic signature for my 1st Edition electronic book? 

Great news!  Congratulations.

[jpmorgan49]

I am so happy for you Boyd.  As you know I am one of your biggest fans.  I loved your books and gave you great reviews on Amazon.  I may actually have to buy the DTB in case I ever run into you and get it signed.  Again, CONGRAULATIONS, you made all of us here at KindleBoards PROUD.
jp

[marianner]

Whoo-hooo!!!!!  That's absolutely awesome, Boyd!  Now we can all say we knew you when

[lynninva]

Congratulations, Boyd!

I've spoken highly of the two books of yours that I have read, but then had to tell people that they couldn't buy it unless they could read the kindle format.  I look forward to buying copies of your books to give as gifts in the future to friends and family who haven't converted to kindleism. 

[KimmyA]

Congratulations Boyd. How exciting! I'm so glad your book is being published and equally happy to see there will be another Tyler Locke book. 

[geoffthomas]

Fabulous.

Congratulations Boyd.

Will you retain the eBook rights or do they go to Simon & Schuster as well?

Please continue to post here as we not only have enjoyed your work and you as an author, but we enjoy you as a friend.

Just sayin.....

[boydm]

Fabulous.

Congratulations Boyd.

Will you retain the eBook rights or do they go to Simon & Schuster as well?

Please continue to post here as we not only have enjoyed your work and you as an author, but we enjoy you as a friend.

Just sayin.....

I will definitely continue to be a Kindleboard member! It's been so great getting to meet everyone here. And remember, I'm a Kindle owner, so I'm looking for good reads, too. 

Simon and Schuster acquired the hardcover, paperback, audio, and electronic rights, and I will certainly do my best to make sure that my books are available on the Kindle.

I can now say that the foreign rights for The Ark have been acquired in the United Kingdom (which includes the English language rights in Australia, Ireland, India, and 75 other countries and territories), Germany, Italy, Holland, Denmark, Slovenia, and Israel. Look for more to come! Still blows my mind.

The movie rights are still available! 

There should be an announcement in Publishers Weekly soon. When I get a link, I'll post it. I might do it under a new thread if that's all right with everyone since the title of the current thread is no longer applicable.

[Rhiathame]

Congratz!!! I am not surprised. I remember gobbling up your three books in one weekend and now they will be available to a wider audience which is great.

[Cowgirl]

I love happy news.  You earned your success...now enjoy it!

[Vicki]

WTG Boyd! I am so excited for you. I am looking forward to the next installment of Tyler Locke. I am thinking I will have to get the H/C to put in my lovely bookcases. Then I can point it out to my friends and tell them your story. This is SO cool!

[geko29]

Congrats Boyd!  I'm glad you finally got a deal, I'm sure that's a huge relief/accomplishment for you.  I'm doubly glad that I bought (and loved!) The Ark while it was still available, and convinced my mom as well (we both bought all 3).  I didn't participate much in the Book Klub because I finished the book in 3 days and didn't want to accidentally ruin anything for others.

I have kind of an odd question:  Do you know about how many pages your books would be in print?  I track all that in a spreadsheet, because I like to keep a tally of how much I've read (in paper terms) since buying my Kindle.

[ginaf20697]

Great news but now that means we're going to have to wait FOREVER for the next book

[boydm]

Great news but now that means we're going to have to wait FOREVER for the next book

Yes, the downside of a publishing deal is that the second Tyler Locke book won't be out until 2011. But the upside is that there will be a second Tyler Locke book. Before this deal, I wasn't planning on writing the sequel because there didn't seem to be any interest from publishers. Boy, has that changed in a hurry! I had an outline, but now I have to get cranking writing it.

The Ark is about 126,000 words long, but I don't know how that translates to the number of hardcover pages. It's very possible that they'll want me to cut some of the book to make it shorter.

[frojazz]

Boyd, I'm so happy for you!  I'm glad that you'll still be around the KBs.  Keep us informed about what is going on with all three of your books.  I'll be sure to buy DTBs of everything you write!