A tour around the new place
If you’re a repeat visitor to the site, you may notice that we’ve done some remodeling. If it’s your first time here, welcome. We’ve tried to make the place as inviting and informational as we possibly can.
Photo by Casey Page
My home on the Net has been around for several years now—first as a standalone WordPress blog, later as a flash site, finally at this address (www.craig-lancaster.com)—and for a while I’ve badly needed a site that was both cutting-edge and timeless, something that would scale to any device, with useful content arranged in a manner that’s accessible and sensible. But that kind of site requires resources and expertise that have heretofore been beyond my scope.
When I was at last ready to make the leap, I knew who to talk to: Preston Stahley at Uncommon Design. Seriously. He rocks, and he’s largely responsible for the look and feel of this new place.
I invite you to take a swing through the site and see what it has to offer. Among the highlights:
A more dynamic front page: Three modules point visitors to a range of offerings, on the site and off. Look for these to change with regularity, heralding news, book promotions, event information and other good stuff.
A layered look at the most important thing I have to offer—my books: A general page gives the rundown on my work, with standalone pages that delve more deeply into each title (e.g., The Fallow Season of Hugo Hunter).
An up-to-date event listing: If I’m making a public appearance, you can find it here. If you have an event you’d like me to attend, you can invite me here.
A rethinking of the old blog: The word blog denotes frequent updating, sometimes multiple times a day (as with my old friend Ed Kemmick at Last Best News). I write in this space infrequently at best, but when I have something to offer, I want you to be able to find it quickly. Hence, “updates.”
A media page you can actually use: There are photos here that are free to use (just credit the photographers, please), along with media kits for all the books (book summary, high-resolution cover image, critical praise, book club questions) and various bits of audio and video.
A virtual shingle: Part of my work time is spent helping other authors move toward their dreams, so if you need design or editing help with a publishing project, be sure to check out what I do. I offer competitive rates and a strong track record of work.
A first-rate store: If you want a signed paperback or an audiobook, you can get it direct from me. Domestic and international shipping are available.
A mailing list: I invite you to sign up (the form is at the bottom of this page). I promise I won’t spam you, and I’ll never sell your contact information. What I will do is send you low-volume updates about new releases and other important news as it develops.
The old website was a virtual stake in the ground. The plans are bigger and more interactive this time around. I hope you’ll be a regular visitor.
Thanks for dropping by …
