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

Another book?

[lolafalola.livejournal.com]

Hello - I just finished reading your first book on this series and decided to do a google search to see how many there are. Good to know I'll have a few to read before this one comes out in October. Why did I read it? Well, there's a very small group of us on this very small forum called cipher-wotr.com and we decided to do an online book of the month group. "Cast in Shadow" was picked as the first book. I don't know how you'll react to an online book club, but if you're interested here is the direct link to that thread. http://www.cipher-wotr.com/forum/showthread.php?p=27482#post27482

Interesting read. I look forward to reading more. -- L

Re: Another book?

[msagara.livejournal.com]

I don't know how you'll react to an online book club, but if you're interested here is the direct link to that thread

I love book clubs :). I admit that I clicked the link -- but I'm never sure that people will actually be comfortable discussing a book if the author is reading what they say; I think we all have a natural tendency to just say the good things to be polite, so I'm not sure you want me to be reading an ongoing discussion. Although I could answer questions if you wanted :).

Re: Another book?

[lolafalola.livejournal.com]

I realized the same thing about 5 minutes before I went to sleep last night.

I did have one question myself and one request. My question is: Have you ever seen or know of any online drawings or pictures of readers interpretation of the various races like the Leontine? I'd be interested in any artistic renderings.

Also, I wanted to request something. There are a few people on the site, mostly young women (not me), who are trying to become professional fiction writers. Would you be interested in maybe setting up a chat date/time there? I was thinking in a month or so. I know they'd have questions about your books in addition to any insight you might have concerning the profession of writing and getting published.

At any rate, it's something to think about if you are able. I am not one of the moderators nor site owner, but I could get them to contact you if you are interested.

Thanks
-- L

P.S. I love your avatar. It reminds me of the Beatles Yellow Submarine movie.

Re: Another book?

[msagara.livejournal.com]

I did have one question myself and one request. My question is: Have you ever seen or know of any online drawings or pictures of readers interpretation of the various races like the Leontine? I'd be interested in any artistic renderings.

Not that I know of. My own visual artistic ability is somewhere between none and should-never-inflict-on-innocent-people, so it's not something I've attempted.

Also, I wanted to request something. There are a few people on the site, mostly young women (not me), who are trying to become professional fiction writers. Would you be interested in maybe setting up a chat date/time there? I was thinking in a month or so. I know they'd have questions about your books in addition to any insight you might have concerning the profession of writing and getting published.

Sure :). I'm not sure what the various time zones are, but I'm sure we could work out a time :).

P.S. I love your avatar. It reminds me of the Beatles Yellow Submarine movie.

A friend did it ages ago; it's actually a crop from a larger, Moebius-style picture which was meant to (gently) mock me. This would be a theme, among my friends. She has a great deal of artistic talent, and illustrates children's books for a living.

Re: Another book?

[nicbemused.livejournal.com]

*waves at Lola* I'm on that board as well (the book was my pick :p but I was not brave enough to ask for a drop-in)

The timezones are um... widespread.