Ask the Author: Brett Battles
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Brett Battles
Thanks, Jill! I'm just starting to dive into the next one, and it should be out around the same time next year.
Brett Battles
I don't because I didn't actually know that's a trend.
Brett Battles
There will be. But likely not until spring. Scott Brick, narrator of the series, has a full schedule so won't be able to squeeze it in until next year.
Brett Battles
It is. It's in production right now, and I believe it should be out in August. It typically takes about 2 to 3 months after the ebook and print versions are released before my audiobooks come out. The reason is that the ebook/print can come out just a few weeks after the final edit, but that’s also the first time Audible gets a copy, since they need the finished version. They then have to plan, schedule, record, and edit before they can release.
Brett Battles
Thanks, Joshua! I really enjoyed writing those books. Just want to make sure you know there are three of them - Rewinder, Destroyer, and Survivor. As for more in that universe? It's always possible. I would have to come up with a fresh idea. Ironically, I had the start of something come to me last week, not sure if it'll develop into a full idea or not, but if it does, then that could be another story in the Rewinder universe.
Brett Battles
Hahaha. Love the "?". And you are most welcome.
Brett Battles
It will! There's been a bit of a delay due to unforeseen circumstances, so while we'd been hoping it would be out by now, I've been told that the audible version will be available at the end of March.
Brett Battles
Absolutely. It's in production now. My audio versions usually come out about 2 to 3 months after the ebook/trade paperback. This is because the latter two can be published only a couple weeks after all the proofreading and editing is done. But that's also the same time the manuscript is ready for Audible. They then need to schedule, record, edit, and get ready for sale, which is where the extra time comes in. Hope this helps.
Brett Battles
Uh...technically, I believe that's what's called a mistake. 🤦🏻♂️One that will be fixed in future versions. It goes to show you no matter how many eyes you have looking at a manuscript, an error or two will sneak through. Surprisingly, I think you're the first reader who's mentioned this one. Thank you.
Brett Battles
Hi Daniel—
So glad you enjoyed Night Man! And yes! There will be more. I'm hoping to have the next book out early in 2020 (though if you will be doing the Audible version, which I'm guessing is the case, that usually comes out a couple months after the ebook.) The plan is for this to be a new series, which I'll be calling The Night Man Chronicles (you heard it here first!)
Brett
So glad you enjoyed Night Man! And yes! There will be more. I'm hoping to have the next book out early in 2020 (though if you will be doing the Audible version, which I'm guessing is the case, that usually comes out a couple months after the ebook.) The plan is for this to be a new series, which I'll be calling The Night Man Chronicles (you heard it here first!)
Brett
Brett Battles
So it's been several years since I wrote that and I've probably written another 20 books since then, so—and I feel bad for saying this—can you remind me of the town and which character it was? 🤦🏻♂️
Brett Battles
Hi Tracy—
You haven't missed anything. I'm the one who missed...March. Ha. So, yeah, release day was pushed back for THE FRACTURED until June 5. The kindle version actually just went live for pre-orders at Amazon yesterday. So you should be able to find it there right now. Also, you might be interested in signing up for my newsletter, were I try to keep everyone up to date on things, plus have some giveaways, etc. Go to brettbattles.com and scroll to the bottom where you'll find the newsletter sign up.
You haven't missed anything. I'm the one who missed...March. Ha. So, yeah, release day was pushed back for THE FRACTURED until June 5. The kindle version actually just went live for pre-orders at Amazon yesterday. So you should be able to find it there right now. Also, you might be interested in signing up for my newsletter, were I try to keep everyone up to date on things, plus have some giveaways, etc. Go to brettbattles.com and scroll to the bottom where you'll find the newsletter sign up.
Brett Battles
Hi Wendy—
I LOVE Mr. Trouble. And really want to write more. So, short answer, yes, there will be at some point. Longer answer, finding a hole in my schedule to do it is the big problem...that's actually not that much longer of an answer. :)
I LOVE Mr. Trouble. And really want to write more. So, short answer, yes, there will be at some point. Longer answer, finding a hole in my schedule to do it is the big problem...that's actually not that much longer of an answer. :)
Brett Battles
Hi Rune!
Absolutely. The last I heard was that it will be out in the first part of next month (October). So the preorder link should be appearing soon.
Brett
Absolutely. The last I heard was that it will be out in the first part of next month (October). So the preorder link should be appearing soon.
Brett
Brett Battles
Good question. The answer is pretty boring and straightforward. Way back when The Deceived came out, Scott's schedule was packed, so he was unable to do it. I didn't realize this until after the audio was in production, and for every book moving forward, I made sure well ahead of time that we secure Scott to read. In my mind, he is always the voice of Quinn.
Brett Battles
Andrew, you probably don't even remember asking this question at this point, so an apology from me first: I am very sorry for not responding in any definition of a timely manner. I honestly did not see the question until today, my fault completely.
Anyway, if you are still curious...I use a variety of methods depending on what I need to know: conversations with experts, the internet, travel, world observations, and just paying to life around me (less, of course, question ask on Goodreads apparently.) I utilize whatever I need to learn what I need to learn.
Thanks for the question, and sorry again for the glacial delay in my response.
Anyway, if you are still curious...I use a variety of methods depending on what I need to know: conversations with experts, the internet, travel, world observations, and just paying to life around me (less, of course, question ask on Goodreads apparently.) I utilize whatever I need to learn what I need to learn.
Thanks for the question, and sorry again for the glacial delay in my response.
Brett Battles
David, I have no excuse of the long delay in answering your question. The reason—again, not an excuse—is that I did not see it, nor the several others that had come in around the same time as yours. I clearly have a Goodreads questions blind spot that I need to seriously work on.
I do hope you have already answered your question and know that SURVIVOR, the third book, came out at the beginning of the year. Again, I am so sorry for not getting back to you sooner.
I do hope you have already answered your question and know that SURVIVOR, the third book, came out at the beginning of the year. Again, I am so sorry for not getting back to you sooner.
Brett Battles
Thank you, John. And what I owe you is an apology for the inexcusable tardiness of my reply. I did not see your question until today, and had thought I was caught up on my Goodreads questions. If it's any consolation, and I know it's not, there are about six others who's long ago questions I had missed, too.
I'm hoping that you already answered this question yourself and realize that SURVIVOR, book three of the trilogy, came out at the beginning of the year. Apologies again.
I'm hoping that you already answered this question yourself and realize that SURVIVOR, book three of the trilogy, came out at the beginning of the year. Apologies again.
Brett Battles
I suck. Clearly. Because I'm just seeing this question now. I am so sorry. I do hope that you found the third book, SURVIVOR, when it came out at the beginning of the year. I am extremely sorry for the delayed response.
Brett Battles
Victor, I doubt you even remember writing me this question as it was sent so long ago. I don't know why I didn't see it before as I've answered some questions on Goodreads since then, and would have definitely answered this if I had seen it. I'm so, so sorry for the major delay. No excuses, though. I'm clearly disfunctional when it comes to answering Goodreads questions. I hope you found the answer to your question. If not, all eleven Quinn novels, and the prequel BECOMING QUINN, are in print, though you'll probably have to buy them online from someplace like Amazon Australia. If you'd like to see the order of books, you can find that at my website brettbattles.com under books. I hope this helps...actually, I hope you solved the problem already. Again, many apologies.
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