Robert R McCammon

[Tressa]

Every chance I get. :-P

[Chris]

Like my new profile picture? I changed it JUST FOR YOU! ;)

[Tressa]

Oh, it is changed. Looking good, Chris!

[Chris]

I was going to ask if you liked my Bighead, but then Jon would've snarkily chimed in some smartass comment, so I'll just say Thank You! :P

[Tressa]

Yes, he would have.

[TJ]

Hunter wrote: "One of the biggest side effects of McCammon's time away from publishing is the damage done to his name recognition. Lots of people---especially younger people---have never heard of him, and even pe..."

No problem doing that! McCammon's a great writer and one of my all-time favorites. I sing his praises to any who listen to me..

[Todd]

I just came across this great deal to share :)

Tuesday August 14, 2012 - BOY'S LIFE ebook only $3.79 at Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Boys-Life-ebook...

[Hunter]

The Hunter from the Woods ebook is also still on sale for only $2.99.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Hunter-Wood...

Hunter

[Caleb]

Hunter wrote: "And Caleb, how cool that you received the box of books. Was that from your sister?
..."

From my partner - nice to have people around you that pay attention. :)

I have to admit, going back to the start I can see why McCammon talks about developing as a writer. When I first read McCammon it was Stinger, Boy's Life, Swan Song and Wolf's Hour. They were all awesome. So when I went back and read Baal, Bethany's Sin etc.. I still enjoyed the books, but they didn't have quite the same impact. I really enjoyed Usher's Passing though.

I'm just so glad that books are coming out again. Horror, non-genre coming-of-age masterpieces, historical fiction, recipe books. I'll give them all a go despite any leanings I have.

[Chris]

Started Baal yesterday and you can see how his writing and developed has changed (obviously)...but this is his first novel, and still grabbed me from page one.

[TJ]

Todd wrote: "I just came across this great deal to share :)

Tuesday August 14, 2012 - BOY'S LIFE ebook only $3.79 at Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Boys-Life-ebook...

"

Todd,
Thanks for the heads-up on this deal. Even though I've read Boy's Life (and have dozens of books on my TBR list), I couldn't pass up the opportunity to put it on my ereader and read it again soon.

[Hunter]

You all may want to consider joining the McCammon news mailing list. I try not to post too often, but I always post when various sales are going on....

http://www.robertmccammon.com/maillis...

Hunter

[Cynthia]

Hunter wrote: "You all may want to consider joining the McCammon news mailing list. I try not to post too often, but I always post when various sales are going on....

http://www.robertmccammon.com/maillis...
..."

I just subscribed. Thanks for posting the link : )

[Hunter]

Welcome, Cynthia! 8-)

I post when there's news worth posting and/or when the website is updated. Normally, that's not even one message per week....

Hunter

[Joanne]

signed up - thanks Hunter

[Todd]

Thanks Hunter, I subscribed to the newsletter :)

I noticed today (8/24/12) that two of the Corbett series books are on sale at Amazon for $2.99 (Kindle):

The Providence Rider (book 4 -- the newest one)
http://www.amazon.com/The-Providence-...

Mister Slaughter (book 3)
http://www.amazon.com/Mister-Slaughte...

I already have the Pocket paperback books for Speaks The Nightbird. The only one I don't have yet in any format is The Queen of Bedlam (book 2)

[Char]

Bethany's Sin is on sale today for $2.99 as well.

[Hunter]

Thanks, Todd! I just sent email out.

Hunter

[Todd]

Nice catch, Charlene. I much prefer the newer covers like the one for Bethany's Sin and old Pocket Books covers (and original publisher covers) to the current generic ebook covers for McCammon's backlist. I realize the cover can be changed using programs like Calibre, but it's a shame the publishers couldn't come up with something more artistic than the title and author's name for these.

[Char]

I agree. : )

[Hunter]

THE FIVE and BAAL are also on sale for $2.99....

I was really disappointed with the Open Road Media covers, too. They were going for thumbnail images that would stand out, but they just ended up looking cheap.

Hunter

[Todd]

Wow, very nice! It's a great time to snag some inexpensive McCammon books :)

[Caleb]

Thanks for the heads-up. Just purchased The Five and The Providence Rider.

I think that has me up-to-date. Again, I own all the novels he's published. :)

Does anyone occasionally feel guilty for snapping up the works of one of their favourite authors for a bargain price?

I keep telling myself, if I like McCammon so much why do I always wait until his books are on special before I purchase?

[Fire and Read]

McCammon rules! Swan Song, Stinger, The Wolf's Hour & Mine are my favorites.

[Char]

I don't feel bad. We're still supporting him. Plus he has some new ones coming down the pike.

[Chris]

Thanks, Hunter, for the head's up...just bought Mr. Slaughter and The Providence Rider for my Nook...

[Chris]

Todd wrote: "Thanks Hunter, I subscribed to the newsletter :)

I noticed today (8/24/12) that two of the Corbett series books are on sale at Amazon for $2.99 (Kindle):

The Providence Rider (book 4 -- the newes..."

Same price for those books on bn.com for Nook users!

[Lenny]

Thanks for the tip! Picked up The Hunter From the Woods for $2.99!

[Bob]

Last week I went to the annual book sale at my local library and was lucky to find paperback copies of Wolf's Hour, Stinger and Blue World for a quarter a piece.

[Char]

That's a nice buy, Bob!

I'm currently reading Bethany's Sinand I'm enjoying the heck out of it. : )

[Kim]

I love McCammon, his old stuff and his new. My favorite is Swan Song, which I have read twice now and will read again.

[Char]

I finished Bethany's Sin and thought it was good. I have read Swan Song twice now and it was just as good the second time as it was the first.
I think my favorite though, would have to be Boy's Life.

[TJ]

What's the group's verdict on ?

[David]

I haven't read any of his books, but I am most likely going to start reading Swan Song soon. I have heard great things about it, and I absolutely love post apocalyptic settings in books.

[Char]

I bought that one TJ, but haven't been able to read it yet. I've been told by others that it's excellent!

[Joanne]

I loved it TJ ~ If you've read Wolf's Hour it fills in all the gaps. If you haven't read Wolf's Hour it's a good stand alone selection of stories ~ but I of course absolutely recommend that you read Wolf's Hour

[TJ]

Joanne wrote: "I loved it TJ ~ If you've read Wolf's Hour it fills in all the gaps. If you haven't read Wolf's Hour it's a good stand alone selection of stories ~ but I of course absolutely recommend that you r..."

Thanks, Joanne. I really enjoyed Wolf's Hour, so I'll definitely pick up a copy of Hunter From the Woods.

[Hunter]

Trick or Treat!

Robert McCammon has a Halloween treat for you: a free, brand-new Halloween short story, “Strange Candy”!

You can read “Strange Candy” on his website or download it in EPUB (NOOK) and MOBI (Kindle) formats!

RobertMcCammon.com: A Halloween Treat: Strange Candy

Boo!

Hunter

[Christopher]

Thanks for the link Hunter! :-)

[Jonathan]

Anyone know where I might be able to find a hardcover of Swan Song? I prefer the price at least be slightly less than one testicle.

[Char]

I read the story and it made me cry. I loved it.
Thanks Mr McCammon! And you, Hunter!

[Char]

I have been a fan since then as well, Michael.
Even though the new series featuring Matthew Corbett is not horror, I'm enjoying the hell out of them too.

[Jared]

I'm a big fan of McCammon, the only author whose entire backlist is on my bookshelf. I haven't read all of his novels, mostly because I like to parse them out and savor them. I think the best news to come out of publishing in the past decade is the fact he's actively writing again. Rick's simply too good to let his talent languish.

[Char]

Absolutely, Jared! Well said. : )

[Gatorman]

Boy's Life was amazing.

[Carl]

"Murmur" is the only good REM album, IMO. But that one is absolutely brilliant.

I met Axl Rose just as GnR was getting big. He was nice. We complimented each other's choice of shirts.

[TJ]

Gatorman wrote: "Boy's Life was amazing."
I just finished it myself (for the 2nd time - last time was 18 years ago or so) and loved every page. As an old guy, I really related to all of the references to products, family practices, and life-in-general in the '60s. 5 Stars!

[Char]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it, TJ! Wasn't it almost magical? : )

[TJ]

Charlene wrote: "I'm glad that you enjoyed it, TJ! Wasn't it almost magical? : )"

It certainly was, Charlene. McCammon is a great storyteller and "Boy's Life" inspired me to go back and reread his earlier stuff. I read "Goin' South" and "They Thirst" many years ago, but have added them to my TBR list for 2013.

[Char]

Those are two that I haven't read in years.
I think I will try to re-read them as well. : )