Just in case you didn't see it

[msagara]

The cover for Cast in Fury, which is due in October of 2008. Which, by normal calendar, is generally called September of 2008.

This is the cover flat that is used in sales kits, rather than the cover that will be bound; it's also called a cover proof. The front is what I've posted, and the back -- which I should have had scanned, and will if anyone wants to see it -- has the marketing tips and information that are in theory more relevant to selling the book to bookstores.

One of the points listed in my Luna publishing history is that Cast in Secret had a 6 week Sales Velocity of 57%. I still haven't remembered to ask a rep what "Sales Velocity" means, but I am assuming that a Six Week Sales Velocity of 57% means that the book in question (the previous volume in the series) sold 57% of the total number to date at that time in the first six on-sale weeks.

ETA: Because I never upload images, I didn't realize that this one would be smaller than the actual .jpeg; if you want to see a larger version (with slightly more legible text, it's here.

Comments

[msagara.livejournal.com]

Squee! I didn't know you were writing more in that series.

Cast in Fury is done, for a value of done which includes the line & copy-edits (I'm almost finished) and the page proofs. Cast in Silence is not yet written, but is due at the end of the year.

[mela-lyn.livejournal.com]

A 5th? Sweet!

[msagara.livejournal.com]

A 5th? Sweet!

It's the book that addresses the missing six months in Kaylin's life (although it's not a prequel, and it's not set in the past).

[mela-lyn.livejournal.com]

Ooo... intriguing as the rest, I'm sure!! :)

[estara.livejournal.com]

If the others sell well enough, are there any thoughts by you and your publishers to maybe extend the series? I think it would hold up well and there are lots of aspects of that world and its races that you haven't addressed yet.

[msagara.livejournal.com]

If the others sell well enough, are there any thoughts by you and your publishers to maybe extend the series? I think it would hold up well and there are lots of aspects of that world and its races that you haven't addressed yet.

I think that's the plan. Well, okay, that's my plan. Cast in Silence, as I mentioned, addresses the missing six months, and how Kaylin first met the Hawklord, among other things. But... I want to do an Aerian book, and I want to do a Dragon book, and I want to do a book set at the heart of the fiefs, although that might only make more sense after Cast in Fury.

[estara.livejournal.com]

*^o^*

WELL, if *MY* money can make a difference, you can definitely plan on all of them *nods to the list of interesting bits yet to be explored in full detail*

I would buy a "Kaylin as Eve Dallas for her fantasy world" series, too - considering that NR is up to 23 books now and it's still enjoyable.

[longlegs21.livejournal.com]

That makes my heart flutter! Do you plan on focusing on Severn's sketchy past in any future books, or will that continue to be revealed bit by bit? And speaking of, will Nightshade continue to make cameo appearances, or will he be a major player in future books? (If answering this would be too spoilerish for your tastes, then nevermind!)

[technomom]

Even better! I do believe the "Cast" books may be my favorite of your various series.