Self Promotions: Difficult News

[Leslie Ann]

I just received some difficult news today and I wanted to get it out to all my Goodreads friends who've read my books, and to any of you who have yet to read them, but are thinking of doing so.

As of today, 6/14/09, Avari Press, publisher of
Griffin's Daughter and Griffin's Shadow has ceased all operations and has gone out of business, a victim of these hard economic times. The small, valiant group at Avari tried to hold on, but, unfortunately, they could not. This means that from this day forward, unless or until I am able to find another publisher, both my books are officially out of print.

I do have a small supply of both novels that I will gladly sell directly to anyone who wants to buy them, at a price comparable to or better than Amazon. Contact me at leslieann@leslieannmoore.com if you are interested.

I am very sad this happened, but not surprized. There is a silver lining, however. I am now free to search for a new home for GD, GS and eventually, the third and final installment, Griffin's Destiny. A literary agent at one of the best agencies in the U.S. that specialize in fantasy and sci-fi has read both books and very much likes my work; now that I control all the rights to both my books, there is a very good chance she will be willing to take me on as a client. My hope is that the GD Trilogy will someday make it to a major publisher.

In the meantime, I plan on finishing my sci-fi project and I also plan on podcasting both Griffin's Shadow and the third and last book, Griffin's Destiny. When I begin those projects, I will provide links to them on Podiobooks.com. I also plan on remaining an active member of this online community.

I will be forever grateful to Anthony Verrechia and his colleagues at Avari Press for giving me a chance when no one else would. We did something truly wonderful and garnered an award and many great reviews, which shows we put out a quality product. I just hope that those of you who supported me here in the past will continue to do so in the future.

Regards,

Leslie Ann Moore
author of Griffin's Daughter and Griffin's Shadow

[Becky]

That's awful. I hate to see this kind of thing happen. Hopefully, the other publisher will take you on though.

Best of luck, Leslie!

[Jim]

I'm so sorry to hear this. At least you got your rights back when they folded? That's a silver lining. I know another author who spent years trying to get her rights back. Yet another author still hasn't gotten his rights back & that means the 5th & final book of a series won't be published. Frustrating for ALL!!!

[Chris]

I look forward to reading Book 2 and beyond. Hopefully the new publisher will pick them up very soon. Just point them to the good reviews....

Best of luck.....

[Janny]

Chris wrote: "I look forward to reading Book 2 and beyond. Hopefully the new publisher will pick them up very soon. Just point them to the good reviews....

Best of luck....."

Leslie - I am sorry to hear this - it's a hard, hard row, for any independent press - I know how hard, since I gave one a chance with two titles, once, only to watch them fold. When one door closes, another opens, surely hopefully soon for you.

Let us all remind you what you have accomplished - two books, out there, read and appreciated by others. Most people only talk about that, in wishful terms. You made it real.

May you find a new home, bigger and better! You have a cheering section.

[Leslie Ann]

Thank you all for your kind words.

[Elise]

I'm very sorry to hear that. I do have Griffin's Daughter to read.

[Sandi]

That sucks, Leslie. I'm so glad I have both books already. Let us know when you do the podiobook for the last one.