Thanks to everyone who read, commented, and/or rated "Soul Marbles". I appreciated all of it: the good, the bad, the ugly, and in between. Every Day Fiction is a perfect example of the power of online markets. The story garnered 20+ comments and 40+ ratings--you and I know there were many more readers. So, thanks.
Hello to Barry Napier's Masks of Our Fathers, which should be available for purchase on Kindle soon (it's already listed on Amazon). I read Masks in beta, and it's a great ride. Day Terrors, including my short story "Sea of Green, Sea of Gold", is also up for purchase in dead-tree format.
Finally, I must say goodbye to our local Borders store. As part of the bankrupcy, Borders will close 200 stores, including the Lawrence branch. Sorry I didn't buy more books...well...not really. We have a great, thriving indie store, The Raven, just down the street. If I'm going to support a brick and mortar, it'll be the indies.
Have a lovely Thursday. And no, we didn't win yesterday. We took second of ten.
10 comments:
Thanks for the mention. And sorry to hear about your Borders (but all the better for the indie store)!
I loved "Soul Marbles"--I just read it. You do imagery better than anyone else I know. :)
Ouch about your Borders. It looks like ours is safe, fortunately. It's a small store but has a better selection than our local B&N in some areas. We need both. Our only indie closed at the beginning of this year, unfortunately.
Just got around to reading Soul Marbles. Great stuff. As to whether it's speculative : maybe. I do love stories where it's difficult to decide.
Barry - I'm not too sorry about Borders, but I do feel for those losing their jobs.
Thanks, KC. The real danger of closing stores is the lack of competition in the marketplace--several stores will have a border selection together.
Thanks, Simon. I like stories which are challenging, too.
I adore BORDERS, so I'm happy they have a chance to deal with their debt. Sad about all the jobs lost : (
I read and enjoyed and voted but can't remember if I commented.
Good job on 2nd. It's a better than 3rd, 4th, and those other numbers.
Natalie - Stupid economy.
Lee - Thanks. I just appreciate the read. ;)
I'm sorry for the folks who will lose their jobs as well. :-/ But we have a nice indie store in my town as well and it is excellent.
Glad you got so much feedback, Aaron.
"Dead tree format" =]
I mean =[
2nd! Not too shabby. :-)
Yes, Soul Marbles was a fun read. I enjoyed reading through the comments as well. I had a couple stories appear in EDF a couple years ago; I should try them again. i like getting comments.
My local Borders is staying open, but I really only use them for browsing and coffee. I like my local indie book store better as well.
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