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2013-02-03 15:52:45
31 votes, rating 5.8
31 votes, rating 5.8
Firehurler Published
I'm a published author!
My first book Firehurler, which many of your have now read as a pre-release version, was just placed on sale this morning at Amazon (eBook for Kindle). It's also up on Smashwords.com for people without a Kindle. The paperback version is still at least a few weeks away, but I can give a heads up on that, too.
Firehurler on Amazon
Firehurler on Smashwords (use code: NU76Q for a FUMBBL-only 50% discount).
I am crazy excited about all this. :)
Thanks you guys. You've all been great!
My first book Firehurler, which many of your have now read as a pre-release version, was just placed on sale this morning at Amazon (eBook for Kindle). It's also up on Smashwords.com for people without a Kindle. The paperback version is still at least a few weeks away, but I can give a heads up on that, too.
Firehurler on Amazon
Firehurler on Smashwords (use code: NU76Q for a FUMBBL-only 50% discount).
I am crazy excited about all this. :)
Thanks you guys. You've all been great!
Comments
Posted by easilyamused on 2013-02-03 15:55:11
does that mean we cant get it for free anymore :P
Posted by maysrill on 2013-02-03 16:04:33
Well, since I don't believe in DRM and several coaches around here already have PDF versions with no password, copy protections, or anything of the sort...I wouldn't say that.
Posted by maysrill on 2013-02-03 16:11:15
By the way, if any of you have read Firehurler want to just stop in on Amazon and leave a rating/review, that would also be awesome.
It's like leaving a tip, but costs you nothing =)
It's like leaving a tip, but costs you nothing =)
Posted by Rabe on 2013-02-03 16:26:35
Ewww... now I read the description and the extended description - and learned things I didn't know yet (having read only the first few chapters). :-(
Rated 6 anyway of course! Many congratulations! :-D
Rated 6 anyway of course! Many congratulations! :-D
Posted by Hitonagashi on 2013-02-03 16:28:37
It's not available in the UK store? :).
Is there a reason it's limited to the US?
Is there a reason it's limited to the US?
Posted by maysrill on 2013-02-03 16:32:35
You want the UK store?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Firehurler-Twinborn-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B00BA5VEXG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359905505&sr=8-1
(for anyone else, just go to your region's Amazon page and search for "Firehurler")
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Firehurler-Twinborn-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B00BA5VEXG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359905505&sr=8-1
(for anyone else, just go to your region's Amazon page and search for "Firehurler")
Posted by Qaz on 2013-02-03 16:33:21
grats on your publication
Posted by maysrill on 2013-02-03 16:39:41
@Rabe - there's only so much you can do to describe the story without mentioning the premise. ;)
@Qaz - thanks :)
@Qaz - thanks :)
Posted by DonTomaso on 2013-02-03 17:00:24
Congratulations!
Posted by Arktoris on 2013-02-03 17:34:45
keep us posted maysrill. I'd like to purchase the paperback when released. (not a fan of ebooks)
Posted by Hitonagashi on 2013-02-03 17:41:59
Bought :).
I was enjoying it, but for some reason the Kindle app wouldn't let me import it on my phone, and reading a PDF book with the android default PDF vieer is a nightmare :D.
Congrats on publishing. I'll try and leave a review on Amazon when I've finished it.
I was enjoying it, but for some reason the Kindle app wouldn't let me import it on my phone, and reading a PDF book with the android default PDF vieer is a nightmare :D.
Congrats on publishing. I'll try and leave a review on Amazon when I've finished it.
Posted by maysrill on 2013-02-03 17:52:17
@Arktoris - Sure thing. I like a good book in my hands myself. The paperback will be available just as soon as we get it through QA. The process is a bit longer than for ebooks, but I didn't want to delay the ebook release.
@Hitonogashi - Thanks^2! Both for the purchase and the promise of a review. Both are just great!
@Hitonogashi - Thanks^2! Both for the purchase and the promise of a review. Both are just great!
Posted by Reisender on 2013-02-03 18:07:53
congrats sir. b.t.w. now we all know your real name, so carful with turn16 fouls :D:D:D
Posted by fabiomightyblow on 2013-02-03 18:36:24
Grats!
Posted by WhatBall on 2013-02-03 18:50:43
congrats! Well done.
Posted by Jeffro on 2013-02-03 19:14:26
I'll make a stink at the local bookstores to have them carry it!!... then I'll wait for it to go on clearance and snap it up ;)
Well done, mays.
Well done, mays.
Posted by Badoek on 2013-02-03 19:17:14
Only just downloaded the pre-release and have only read a few pages. I like it so far but it's great news for you. Kudis for the discount!
Posted by Electric_Wizard on 2013-02-03 19:22:31
Congratulations on your release! :-)
I've read a few pages in the preview and enjoyed it.
Please keep us updated on the paperback, I'd prefer that much over a digital version.
I've read a few pages in the preview and enjoyed it.
Please keep us updated on the paperback, I'd prefer that much over a digital version.
Posted by maysrill on 2013-02-03 20:26:18
@ElectricWizard - I know the feeling. I didn't get into ebooks until I started looking to write. I'm old-school by default.
New books smell great :)
("new Kindle smell" doesn't have the same ring to it)
New books smell great :)
("new Kindle smell" doesn't have the same ring to it)
Posted by johnalex on 2013-02-03 20:26:49
Congratulations!
I read all of the prologue and half of one chapter... but what a prologue it was ;D !!!
Don't let the fame get to your head.
I read all of the prologue and half of one chapter... but what a prologue it was ;D !!!
Don't let the fame get to your head.
Posted by Purplegoo on 2013-02-03 21:06:09
Congrats!
Posted by Starshade on 2013-02-03 22:57:25
Amazing feat mate. Well done for getting your dream come true :) I can see that you already started getting perfect scores on the Amazon :D I am a great fan of SF/F and I will surely read your book now that I know that a member of FUMBBL community has written it :)
Posted by Araznaroth on 2013-02-03 23:21:32
Hm so thats with that pic :) Nice job, hope to come across it one day!
Posted by Shraaaag on 2013-02-04 14:00:39
I'll wait for the movie version, or the TV series (whatever comes first) :)
Posted by maysrill on 2013-02-04 14:42:20
@Shraaaag - Lengthwise I could see it going either way. It's about 250k words, which puts it a bit shorter than Game of Thrones, which ran for a full season on HBO. The trilogy on on pace to be 40-50% longer than LoTR, which spanned three (very long) movies.
Production values and unlimited budgets aside, I think a HBO-style series would better cover the material (I've considered the screenplay, and I'd have to cut a lot of it out I think). In any event, this sort of thing is years out at the least, and highly optimistic on top of that ;)
(like buying a lotto ticket though, the fun is in the speculation, not the probability of winning)
Production values and unlimited budgets aside, I think a HBO-style series would better cover the material (I've considered the screenplay, and I'd have to cut a lot of it out I think). In any event, this sort of thing is years out at the least, and highly optimistic on top of that ;)
(like buying a lotto ticket though, the fun is in the speculation, not the probability of winning)
Posted by BooAhl on 2013-02-04 17:18:16
This is amazing!
Great job maysrill!
Great job maysrill!