THE NEW HUNGER finally gets satisfied
I get it. You're confused. So am I. But it goes something like this.
In 2011, I published Warm Bodies.
In 2013 I published a prequel novella called The New Hunger. I chose to publish it exclusively through Zola Books, an experimental startup that was still in beta and has yet to blossom into its final form.
This was probably not the smartest way to follow up my big debut.
The New Hunger was available only as an ebook, and only on Zola, a brand new, unfinished service that no one had heard of. Even people searching for the book by name often couldn't find it. It was a very, very soft release.
Later that year, a paperback edition finally came out--in the UK. And Thailand. And nowhere else.
Publishing is weird.
In the US, it remained entangled in a complex web of publishing machinations, and I threw up my hands and tried to forget about it while I worked on the sequel.
Now, after three years in limbo, this bruised and neglected novella is finally going to be a real book, available everywhere in the English-speaking world.*
If you're one of the loyal handful who's already read this via Zola or the UK edition, I want to note that this edition has been revised and expanded. There is a new prologue and epilogue and various smaller changes and additions throughout. I won't tell you that it's essential content and that you absolutely must buy another copy, but it is new and it is relevant to the upcoming sequel.**
The book will hit shelves--real shelves made of wood!--on OCTOBER 6.
You can preorder now, before you forget, from any of these fine retailers:
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1PhvQA5
B&N: http://bit.ly/1UOGfqK
BAM: http://bit.ly/1KrIf0H
iBooks: http://apple.co/1UOGXUK
IndieBound: http://bit.ly/1TP7kwH
Blio: http://bit.ly/1KrIrNt
Google: http://bit.ly/1ExRsCo
Kobo: http://bit.ly/1Wz4UBe
Thanks! I love you!
-Isaac
*I'm sure it will get an international release soon, but it may be tied to the release of the sequel. More on that as I get more information.
** The sequel is done. It's called The Living. Still a lot of editing work to do, but the story is there, and I'm so fucking excited about it.
In 2011, I published Warm Bodies.
In 2013 I published a prequel novella called The New Hunger. I chose to publish it exclusively through Zola Books, an experimental startup that was still in beta and has yet to blossom into its final form.
This was probably not the smartest way to follow up my big debut.
The New Hunger was available only as an ebook, and only on Zola, a brand new, unfinished service that no one had heard of. Even people searching for the book by name often couldn't find it. It was a very, very soft release.
Later that year, a paperback edition finally came out--in the UK. And Thailand. And nowhere else.
Publishing is weird.
In the US, it remained entangled in a complex web of publishing machinations, and I threw up my hands and tried to forget about it while I worked on the sequel.
Now, after three years in limbo, this bruised and neglected novella is finally going to be a real book, available everywhere in the English-speaking world.*
If you're one of the loyal handful who's already read this via Zola or the UK edition, I want to note that this edition has been revised and expanded. There is a new prologue and epilogue and various smaller changes and additions throughout. I won't tell you that it's essential content and that you absolutely must buy another copy, but it is new and it is relevant to the upcoming sequel.**
The book will hit shelves--real shelves made of wood!--on OCTOBER 6.
You can preorder now, before you forget, from any of these fine retailers:
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1PhvQA5
B&N: http://bit.ly/1UOGfqK
BAM: http://bit.ly/1KrIf0H
iBooks: http://apple.co/1UOGXUK
IndieBound: http://bit.ly/1TP7kwH
Blio: http://bit.ly/1KrIrNt
Google: http://bit.ly/1ExRsCo
Kobo: http://bit.ly/1Wz4UBe
Thanks! I love you!
-Isaac
*I'm sure it will get an international release soon, but it may be tied to the release of the sequel. More on that as I get more information.
** The sequel is done. It's called The Living. Still a lot of editing work to do, but the story is there, and I'm so fucking excited about it.
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Aug 28, 2015 04:05PM
I didn't realise my copy was so rare. I love the new cover! Think I may have to get a copy! Also, can't wait for The Living! *sqeee*
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Yay for real books! If physical publishing wasn't so expensive I would eventually release all my books that way. But looks like I'm gunna have to stick with electronically for now. Can't wait to get a copy of this ^^
I already have the UK edition but I think I might need this one too. Oh well!
I'm so fucking excited that you're so fucking excited about finishing the story. People who are passionate about their work are my favourite. Also, I'm stoked because this means I'm one step closer to having that book in my hands.
Carol wrote: "I didn't realise my copy was so rare. I love the new cover! Think I may have to get a copy! Also, can't wait for The Living! *sqeee*"Mine too! Purchased mine from a UK company to send to me in canada! Probably just have to buy this new one too.
I too purchased the UK copy but it was ruined due to a leak in my roof so I'm really excited about this!!!
Emma wrote: "I too purchased the UK copy but it was ruined due to a leak in my roof so I'm really excited about this!!!"I've heard of books and movies getting ruined by leaks but not quite in that way!
