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February 14, 2016
January 1, 2016
A New Year
2015 was a slow year for me from a writing productivity perspective. The move to a new city, getting our new house in order, and starting a new job have all led to a major disruption in my output.
Too, when I did find a spot of free time, it was consumed by necessary editing and publishing tasks to which I had already been obligated.
I had hoped to see a few more pieces out in 2015, but despite meeting submission deadlines, they weren't published as planned. Hopefully they are well on their way for 2016.
Thus, I only have one publication in 2015, a short story in the benefit anthology Legends of New Pulp Fiction . I was very pleased and honored to be included in this, and hopefully readers will enjoy my Green Ghost story, "Chance of a Ghost." Even more importantly, I hope the book helps fellow publisher Tommy Hancock and his family in this time of need. (And check out that awesome cover by the talented Doug Klauba!)
I was also glad to see a few prior works out in ebook, new editions, or in new collections.
The Evil in Pemberley House (with Philip José Farmer), Meteor House, July 2014 eBook Kindle | NookThe Scarlet Jaguar, Meteor House, December 2015 (limited edition hardcover) eBook Kindle | NookThe connected tales "Nadine's Invitation," "Marguerite's Tears," and "Violet's Lament" were republished in The Vampire Almanac, Volume 2 by Jean-Marc and Randy Lofficier (eds.) (Black Coat Press, May 2015) | Amazon"Les Levres Rouges" was republished in The Vampire Almanac, Volume 1 by Jean-Marc and Randy Lofficier (eds.) (Black Coat Press, February 2015) | Amazon eBook Kindle | Nook
Significantly, December 13, 2015 saw the launch of Wold Newton Family.com, with much appreciated help from fellow Wold Newton fans and experts Christopher Paul Carey and Jason Aiken. The site is dedicated to providing "accurate and factual information on the canonical Wold Newton Family as created and envisioned by Philip José Farmer, and on deuterocanonical works authorized by Mr. Farmer or his estate."
There is a new article posted there today, Philip José Farmer's "The Arms of Tarzan."
2016 should see the publication of one already-written non-fiction pop culture piece and two already-written short stories—one of which has been waiting in the wings for six long years. The latter is either coming out this year or it will have to move along to a new home.
I'm hunkering down to whip out an Avenger novel, after which comes intensive research, rereading, worldbuilding, outlining, and finishing the Doc Caliban novel The Monster on Hold (begun by Philip José Farmer in the late 1970s and early 1980s). Monster is slated for a summer 2017 release.
Onward!
Too, when I did find a spot of free time, it was consumed by necessary editing and publishing tasks to which I had already been obligated.
I had hoped to see a few more pieces out in 2015, but despite meeting submission deadlines, they weren't published as planned. Hopefully they are well on their way for 2016.
Thus, I only have one publication in 2015, a short story in the benefit anthology Legends of New Pulp Fiction . I was very pleased and honored to be included in this, and hopefully readers will enjoy my Green Ghost story, "Chance of a Ghost." Even more importantly, I hope the book helps fellow publisher Tommy Hancock and his family in this time of need. (And check out that awesome cover by the talented Doug Klauba!)
I was also glad to see a few prior works out in ebook, new editions, or in new collections.The Evil in Pemberley House (with Philip José Farmer), Meteor House, July 2014 eBook Kindle | NookThe Scarlet Jaguar, Meteor House, December 2015 (limited edition hardcover) eBook Kindle | NookThe connected tales "Nadine's Invitation," "Marguerite's Tears," and "Violet's Lament" were republished in The Vampire Almanac, Volume 2 by Jean-Marc and Randy Lofficier (eds.) (Black Coat Press, May 2015) | Amazon"Les Levres Rouges" was republished in The Vampire Almanac, Volume 1 by Jean-Marc and Randy Lofficier (eds.) (Black Coat Press, February 2015) | Amazon eBook Kindle | Nook
Significantly, December 13, 2015 saw the launch of Wold Newton Family.com, with much appreciated help from fellow Wold Newton fans and experts Christopher Paul Carey and Jason Aiken. The site is dedicated to providing "accurate and factual information on the canonical Wold Newton Family as created and envisioned by Philip José Farmer, and on deuterocanonical works authorized by Mr. Farmer or his estate."
There is a new article posted there today, Philip José Farmer's "The Arms of Tarzan."
2016 should see the publication of one already-written non-fiction pop culture piece and two already-written short stories—one of which has been waiting in the wings for six long years. The latter is either coming out this year or it will have to move along to a new home.
I'm hunkering down to whip out an Avenger novel, after which comes intensive research, rereading, worldbuilding, outlining, and finishing the Doc Caliban novel The Monster on Hold (begun by Philip José Farmer in the late 1970s and early 1980s). Monster is slated for a summer 2017 release.
Onward!
October 31, 2015
Via Meteor House: The Scarlet Jaguar hardcover going to print!
Via Meteor House:"We’re ordering a proof of The Scarlet Jaguar hardcover early this coming week and baring any corrections we should print the books by the end of the following week.
As of today the print run will only be 100 copies (we love making rare collectibles!) bringing the total print run for this title to 325 signed copies—225 paperbacks and 100 hardcovers.
But, that number could go up if we get a bunch of last minute orders in over the next week or so.
Remember, we only print a small number of books beyond the preorders, and we don’t expect these hardcovers to last past the end of the year. So, if you missed out on the long-out-of-print paperback edition, get your order in asap!"
October 15, 2015
Wold Newton Book Sale!
Meteor House is pleased to offer three special preorder package deals for the Signed Limited Edition hardcover of
The Scarlet Jaguar
by Win Scott Eckert, now through the end of October (or while supplies last).PACKAGE #1: Save $5 plus even more with the combined shipping discount!Purchase The Scarlet Jaguar with The Evil in Pemberley House by Philip José Farmer and Win Scott Eckert — both Pat Wildman adventures!
Meteor House’s trade paperback edition of The Evil in Pemberley House is full of bonus materials:Foreword to the 2014 EditionA Pemberley House/Wold Newton Family graphic treeAn Expanded Pemberley House/Wold Newton Family graphic tree, including SPOILERS from the novelOutline for the novel by Philip José FarmerA timeline of key events in the novel by Win Scott EckertA “Creative Mythography” essay by Win Scott Eckert, about the research and writing of the novel and ensuring it remained in continuity with Farmer’s other Wold Newtonian works, such as Tarzan Alive, Doc Savage: His Apocalyptic Life, and The Adventure of the Peerless PeerPACKAGE #2: Save $5 plus even more with the combined shipping discount!Purchase The Scarlet Jaguar with Phileas Fogg and the War of Shadows by Josh Reynolds.
The Other Log of Phileas Fogg was only the beginning! It is 1889 and Phileas Fogg has settled into a life of quiet sequestration in the rural idyll of his family estate with his wife and children. The millenia-old conflict which once threatened to consume him is over and done. Or so he thought…With less than 20 copies remaining of the Hardcover Limited Edition of
Phileas Fogg and the War of Shadows
, this offer is only good while supplies last!
PACKAGE #3: Save $10 plus even more with the combined shipping discount!Purchase The Scarlet Jaguar and The Evil in Pemberley House and Phileas Fogg and the War of Shadows.
One Mega-deal for all three books. Again, only while supplies last!
Meteor House’s trade paperback edition of The Evil in Pemberley House is full of bonus materials:Foreword to the 2014 EditionA Pemberley House/Wold Newton Family graphic treeAn Expanded Pemberley House/Wold Newton Family graphic tree, including SPOILERS from the novelOutline for the novel by Philip José FarmerA timeline of key events in the novel by Win Scott EckertA “Creative Mythography” essay by Win Scott Eckert, about the research and writing of the novel and ensuring it remained in continuity with Farmer’s other Wold Newtonian works, such as Tarzan Alive, Doc Savage: His Apocalyptic Life, and The Adventure of the Peerless PeerPACKAGE #2: Save $5 plus even more with the combined shipping discount!Purchase The Scarlet Jaguar with Phileas Fogg and the War of Shadows by Josh Reynolds.
The Other Log of Phileas Fogg was only the beginning! It is 1889 and Phileas Fogg has settled into a life of quiet sequestration in the rural idyll of his family estate with his wife and children. The millenia-old conflict which once threatened to consume him is over and done. Or so he thought…With less than 20 copies remaining of the Hardcover Limited Edition of
Phileas Fogg and the War of Shadows
, this offer is only good while supplies last!PACKAGE #3: Save $10 plus even more with the combined shipping discount!Purchase The Scarlet Jaguar and The Evil in Pemberley House and Phileas Fogg and the War of Shadows.
One Mega-deal for all three books. Again, only while supplies last!
September 20, 2015
The Pat Wildman Series
Preorder
The Scarlet Jaguar
hardcover
Meteor House is working hard to ensure that the Pat Wildman series appears in print in all formats: hardcover, softcover, and ebook.
The Evil in Pemberley House (Pat Wildman #1) appeared in hardcover from Subterranean Press in 2009—check.
It's currently available in softcover direct from Meteor House, with an Amazon listing coming soon—check. The ebook is being worked on right now and should be out soon—check.
The Scerlet Jaguar (Pat Wildman #2) appeared in limited edition softcover in 2013 and quickly sold out—check. The ebook is available—check. (Kindle | Nook)
And now....
The limited edition hardcover of The Scarlet Jaguar is available for preorder. The print run will depend on preorders, and only a few copies more than the preorder number will be printed. So when it's gone, it's gone! Preorder deadline is Nov 1, so head on over to the Meteor House site and reserve your copy now!
And after you place your preorder, head on over to the revamped Pat Wildman series website and check it out!
Meteor House is working hard to ensure that the Pat Wildman series appears in print in all formats: hardcover, softcover, and ebook.The Evil in Pemberley House (Pat Wildman #1) appeared in hardcover from Subterranean Press in 2009—check.
It's currently available in softcover direct from Meteor House, with an Amazon listing coming soon—check. The ebook is being worked on right now and should be out soon—check.
The Scerlet Jaguar (Pat Wildman #2) appeared in limited edition softcover in 2013 and quickly sold out—check. The ebook is available—check. (Kindle | Nook)
And now....
The limited edition hardcover of The Scarlet Jaguar is available for preorder. The print run will depend on preorders, and only a few copies more than the preorder number will be printed. So when it's gone, it's gone! Preorder deadline is Nov 1, so head on over to the Meteor House site and reserve your copy now!
And after you place your preorder, head on over to the revamped Pat Wildman series website and check it out!
