I mentioned in my last newsletter how an event in South Africa I was to attend virtually disappeared off the internet with nary a clue as to what happened. It was a shame. I knew some of the other invited guests and had respect for all of them. Well, last week, the host reappeared. He’d had some sort of brew-ha-ha with LinkedIn, and they killed his account. I know some of the details, but the story is his to tell should he decide to do so. In the meantime, he’s got a lot of work to do should he attempt to try this again. I hope he does. It would be exactly the kind of event I could share with the teens at church. Educational, fun, and incredibly diverse.
Today begins The Brittle Riders featured appearance in Kirkus Reviews magazine. I will be listed as an indie author you should know, and will be promoted to thousands of libraries, store chains, and film industry professionals with the tag line, “Densely packed, SF-tinged high fantasy that mildly satirizes the genre.” I can live with that.
In conjunction with that, I have retained a promotion company to piggyback on the Kirkus promotion. The legitimacy of the former should give some weight to the latter and maybe, just maybe, ramp up sales and drive up interest in all the related books. People who read the series have nice things to say. I just want many more people to say nice things.
A brilliant man hosted a party. It was such a good party it culminated in the death of every man, woman, and child on the planet. That story is boring and oft told. This is not that story. This is the story of what happened next.
The Brittle Riders, apocalypses are funny that way.
Also, this October, Hadithi Sambamba Comix will be getting some serious love at the New York Comic Con. Three issues of Legends Parallel and the debut issue of Bob: Sins of the Son will be prominently featured at the Vivid Panel booth. Vivid handles the distribution of numerous titles on the East Coast, and for the NYCC, they want to feature the best of the best. It’s an honor to be chosen, and I know the atomic-powered sales bunnies at Vivid will do us proud.
Speaking of Hadithi Sambamba Comix, today is the founder, Brian Pitts’ birthday. Hoist a cold one in his honor when you can.
Until next time, stay safe and sane. It’s fun having you around.
