Lots happening lately! Book 5, Core of Stone, came back from editing, and I’m happy to report that my editor didn’t have any major issues with it. A few things that need to be fixed and a fair bit of word-nerking (as always), but for the most part everything came back fine. I’ve made all the changes and now I’m doing a final proofing pass.
Got the first cut at the cover back last week, and it’s gorgeous. It’s not done yet (for one thing, Stone doesn’t have a head!) but I love it. It captures the mood of the book perfectly.
Also last week, I had the pleasure of doing an author talk at Bookbuyers in Mountain View. I love that place – it’s a huge used book store, and they’re very supportive of indie authors. I was a bit terrified, since I’d never done anything like this before, but I think it went pretty well, all things considered. Even sold a few books.
Right now, I’m getting things together for the three conventions I’ll be attending as a seller coming up. This is a totally new thing for me too, and I have no idea how it will go, but I’m looking forward to it. I’m gathering various bits and pieces to make my booth look cool, and I’ve got a bunch of boxes of books out in the shed ready to go. I’ll post another entry about cons in particular a little later, but yeah, it should be fun!
If you ever get to Florida, let us know..would love to meet you in person.
I always love meeting readers! And I’d like to go to Florida some day.
Any plans for audio versions of the books?
Yep! The first one is in the works as we speak. I’m hoping to have it available some time in the next couple of months. Are you on the mailing list? I’ll be announcing more about it as the time gets closer.
I have read all 4 books and really enjoyed them. But, when it has been advertised as a 4 book series, and another is being edited, that is a bit misleading. I am happy to know there is another but I think it should be advertised differently on Amazon. Love the characters. Great books!!!
Hi Ermajo,
Unfortunately I can’t do anything about that. It’s the way Amazon works–when you upload the book, you tell it which series it’s part of, and eventually it gets around to updating the page to update the number of books in the series.
I can tell you that I’ve got ideas for several more books down the line, so hopefully the series will continue for the foreseeable future.
Just finished the 4 book series. Loved them all. Can’t wait until the 5th is done. Gimme, Gimme. Thank you.
Thanks, Carman! Glad you’re enjoying the books! Look for book 5 in mid-March, and I’ll be making some announcements on the mailing list soon.
Any idea when can expect the 5th book? Really loved these 4 books & can’t wait to continue the adventure.
Hi Stephanie,
The 5th book, CORE OF STONE, will be released on March 15. 🙂
Love the books! I feel like I really know the characters, and can’t wait for more books! The ending of the 4th one was intriguing. Thank you so much for giving me so much pleasure.
Judi
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the books!
Just finishing the boxed set of “The Alastair Stone Chronicles” and can’t wait to read the next one. Pleas say that it will be out soon.”
Hi Debbie,
Glad you’re enjoying the series so far. As for the next one–you’re in luck! CORE OF STONE, Book 5, releases next week (Tuesday, March 15).