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March 11, 2014
Devil is in the Details - Far Orbit Giveaway
Computer programs do what you tell them to do but not necessarily what you want them to do.
Case in point. When I set up the Far Orbit Giveaway, I blithely clicked the "Over 18" box, not realizing what the consequences would be. Clicking that box meant that Goodreads asked everyone to enter their birth date before they could enter the contest. That was not my intention but the contest software did exactly what I told it to do. My error has been corrected and that bothersome birthday question has been banished forever.
I also want to assure you that the Far Orbit anthology is appropriate for all readers.
I apoligize if my overzealous clicking kept you from entering the contest. Please follow the link below to go to the contest page. You still have time to win a book before it is released.
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
[Picture me smacking my head on the desk for being such a doofus.]
Case in point. When I set up the Far Orbit Giveaway, I blithely clicked the "Over 18" box, not realizing what the consequences would be. Clicking that box meant that Goodreads asked everyone to enter their birth date before they could enter the contest. That was not my intention but the contest software did exactly what I told it to do. My error has been corrected and that bothersome birthday question has been banished forever.
I also want to assure you that the Far Orbit anthology is appropriate for all readers.
I apoligize if my overzealous clicking kept you from entering the contest. Please follow the link below to go to the contest page. You still have time to win a book before it is released.
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
[Picture me smacking my head on the desk for being such a doofus.]
March 7, 2014
Far Orbit Giveaway
I am happy to announce that the Far Orbit Giveaway is in full swing here at Goodreads.
Enter now to win one of 4 Advance Reader Copies of the anthology. Winners will receive their books before the publication date. You could be among the first people in North America to read this new anthology.
Enter now to win one of 4 Advance Reader Copies of the anthology. Winners will receive their books before the publication date. You could be among the first people in North America to read this new anthology.
February 24, 2014
Significant Week!
Last week was very exciting for the Far Orbit anthology. Tangent published a great review of the book and the full cover art was revealed.
Cyd Athens at Tangent said, “This anthology successfully captures the kinds of stories that were the gateway drugs for many of us who have been reading science fiction for a long time. Well done.” You can find the Tangent review here:
http://www.tangentonline.com/print--o...
The cover art is gorgeous (in my opinion) and can be found at:
http://worldweaverpress.com/2014/02/2...
Be sure to click on the wrap around cover art and check out the wonderful back cover quote from Jule E. Czerneda, the talented author of Species Imperative and the Web Shifters, Stratifications, and the Trade Pact Universe series. Thank you Julie!
Cyd Athens at Tangent said, “This anthology successfully captures the kinds of stories that were the gateway drugs for many of us who have been reading science fiction for a long time. Well done.” You can find the Tangent review here:
http://www.tangentonline.com/print--o...
The cover art is gorgeous (in my opinion) and can be found at:
http://worldweaverpress.com/2014/02/2...
Be sure to click on the wrap around cover art and check out the wonderful back cover quote from Jule E. Czerneda, the talented author of Species Imperative and the Web Shifters, Stratifications, and the Trade Pact Universe series. Thank you Julie!
January 31, 2014
Inspiration… perspiration… exhilaration…
It’s great to see everything come together – all the pieces and parts; edits and responses; contracts, art, and design. You can imagine the waves of satisfaction and exhilaration that comes from holding a book, your book, for the first time. Trust me; this feeling is not diminished by repetition.
The Far Orbit anthology is special book for me. With my previous books, I participated only as an author and editor. I sent the manuscript off to the publisher and after a little backing and forthing, a finished textbook was available for purchase.
With the Far Orbit anthology, I was also involved in the “behind the scenes” activities. When I look at this book, I see a wonderful amalgamation of a thousand and one individual details that make up this deceptively simple whole.
I have always appreciated the technical skills and artistry of authors and storytellers. I am starting to appreciate the skill and artistry of the publishers who give our carefully arranged electrons shape and form. Thank you for your service.
The Far Orbit anthology is special book for me. With my previous books, I participated only as an author and editor. I sent the manuscript off to the publisher and after a little backing and forthing, a finished textbook was available for purchase.
With the Far Orbit anthology, I was also involved in the “behind the scenes” activities. When I look at this book, I see a wonderful amalgamation of a thousand and one individual details that make up this deceptively simple whole.
I have always appreciated the technical skills and artistry of authors and storytellers. I am starting to appreciate the skill and artistry of the publishers who give our carefully arranged electrons shape and form. Thank you for your service.
