Got the books in the mail today. Who wanted one?

Tomorrow is a big day for me. If you follow this blog, then you know what tomorrow is as well. Tomorrow is the release of Corruptor, after a long, long wait. I know some books have been pre-ordered (it's easy to track sales on B&N.com and Amazon), so that's exciting to say the least. I'm … Continue reading Book Out Tomorrow!

Reading is a good thing usually... until one is an author who looks at other people's books and then wonders just how their book can even begin to stand up against the likes of "good" authors. It's depressing, reading someone else's work and then realizing that you aren't as good. Well, for me at least. … Continue reading Alone or With Help?

I haven't been lazy, I swear. I've been writing... and it's hunting season, so I've been out trying to get Bambi. ...that deer is mocking me. Literally. Yesterday all I could see was Bambi's butt and you can't shoot that. You can only hope to get him next time. Approved the final proof for Corruptor … Continue reading A Cookie Often?

...is available at amazon.com finally. Had a thought just now... how did they get 117,000 words into a 300 page book?

Yesterday I was driving and I checked my review mirror (like I do every five to ten seconds) and spotted a very impatient seeming woman tailgating me. Instead of doing what I normally would do (slam on the brakes to see if they're awake and to let them know that although I have a nice butt, she … Continue reading Flaws While Driving

So this whole "Facebook vs Gmail" buzz, to me, is very amusing. In retrospect, I should have seen something like this coming from Facebook. It is, after all, the great Satan that over 500 million people pay homage to (take note, religious start-ups). But I've been mulling the thought of a Facebook supported email service … Continue reading Round One… Ready? Fight!

I was sitting up in the tree stand yesterday, a .30-30 rifle cradled in my arms and was scanning the fields for deer when I suddenly had a thought: "Man, this is definitely something that Nick would do." Nick, in case you don't know, is the main character of Corruptor's sequel, Obliterator. Yes, Tori's still … Continue reading Deer Season! Wabbit Season!

Received the print proof of Corruptor today, woot! It looks pretty good too. Should pop when it's sitting on the bookshelves.

Ack! It's now #94,604 over at B&N!!! Okay, that just means I sold a few more copies. You don't start to freak until you're into the four digit realm. But still... Thanks guys, you're starting to make me blush over here. That's not a pretty sight either. EDIT: At 6:15pm this evening, the cover went … Continue reading Quick News Update

Everything you heard about writers is true. We hover over at Amazon and B&N, watching and waiting to see if our books go up or down in sales. We guide ourselves away, chiding our inner impatient child for checking for the 5th time in ten minutes. It can make for some unhappy writers. Five minutes … Continue reading Giddyness?

I wonder at just how odd it seems that many authors are more than willing to accept the status quo when it comes to dealing with publishing houses. Many authors seem to be ignoring their digital rights regarding their books in the quest to see the book on the shelf at Barnes & Noble or … Continue reading Rights and Reality

I got caught up in a big debate with myself this morning. I was arguing with myself about the pros and cons of going through a small press publisher while on my way home when I realized that I was doing two things I loathe to do. Doubt myself Argue with myself in traffic When … Continue reading Monday Will Never Be Tamed

So right now, Barnes & Noble.com has Corruptor at #166,515. Considering this is for the preorders, I'm not too upset. However, it's 33% off the cover price right now so I figure it's a great deal to do your preordering right now. Have you ordered your copy yet? It'll make me feel better. I promise.

Here is the final cover of Corruptor. Darkened and cropped, looks great. Tell me what you think.