There are times when I fear for the future of the denizens of our blue dot. As you know, we’ve (Azoth Khem and I) been giving away free copies of The Brittle Riders: Book 1 in PDF format. I recently received an email that stated, “I wanted to get my free copy but saw no way to pay.” Maybe McSciFi isn’t for this person. Maybe many things aren’t for them. I hope they figure it out. They’re not on this mailing list, as far as I can tell, so I guess that makes me feel a little better.
For those of you who need to feel my warm flesh for proof of life, I have some good news. On Saturday, October 26, I’ll be appearing at OPPL Con, which is held at the ORLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY, 14921 S. Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462. I’ll be there selling books, signing autographs, permitting selfies, and generally being that social bon vivant others pretend I am.
Some of you have asked why I italicize Kirkus Reviews. The reason is simple. It’s in their contract. If you’re attaching their name to your book, or career, you need to make their name distinct, and italics is the preferred method. I also bold it to separate it from any other text. Since I have gotten nothing but good reviews from them for SPLICE: HIT BIT TECHNOLOGY and The Brittle Riders: Book 1 it seems only fair that I honor their request.
This is where I get to puff up my chest and humble brag that the percentage of good reviews they issue to indie authors is miniscule, and I’m two for two. I may even put a finger on my chin and act cute. Long story short, hard work has its benefits.
So, let’s take a peek at what the universe has to say about my scribblings.
Densely packed, SF-tinged high fantasy that mildly satirizes the genre. – Kirkus Reviews
The Brittle Riders: Book One (Second Edition) was Voted Best Sci-Fi Novel of 2022 at Critters.org
A very unique tone and world, reminiscent of GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY meets a MAGNIFICIENT SEVEN/DIRTY DOZEN – type set up, but with a look, flavor, and lexicon all its own. – Garrick Dion – film producer
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. This is what happens when Frankenstein’s monsters rule the world.
If you want to get your own FREE (I wanted to make it blink, but most email programs prevent that) PDF copy of The Brittle Riders: Book 1, just click the link and have fun.
All I ask is that you send nudes. No, wait, that’s old me. All I ask is that you leave a review, good or bad, on Amazon. When we did the upgrade and re-release of the series, they wiped our pages clean.
If none of this is enough to tempt you, then CLICK HERE to read other reviews from numerous sources, watch a tone reel aimed at potential investors, and see pretty pictures of people who have their copy.
Sorry, there are no nudes.
In the next newsletter I’ll update all the doings at Hadithi Sambamba Comix. We will be well represented around the country and in a major convention. The kind of stuff that makes me go mmmmmmmmm.
As you prepare for Halloween, my wife’s favorite holiday, I hope you manage to stay safe, sane, and avoid being kidnapped by one of the fae folk for their annual human sacrifice.
