X96 radio book giveaways

Reminder: Starting TODAY and running all week long, X96 radio will be doing book giveaways of Servant of a Dark God (on the radio and streaming online).

Listen to the morning Radio From Hell program (Gina, Bill, & Kerry), Kerry Jackson’s Geek Show, and Todd Nuke ‘Ems afternoon shows.

Toots for Servant of a Dark God

A few more sites have reviewed the book.

Now, the fact of the matter is that not everyone will like every book. Some fantasy readers don’t think much of Tolkien. Others don’t like Brooks. Others don’t like Jordan. The list goes on. You can take the “best” writer in the world and the vast majority of the reading public will refuse to read them. These readers are not wrong. Nor are they, for the most part, meanies. They just didn’t have the kind of experience they hoped for. It could be the reader wasn’t totally in the audience for the book. It could have been the book didn’t execute well. Or a little of both. Or maybe neither–it was just not the right timing. Life can happen and affect a reading. Anyway, I found 2 more reviews. They’re positive, but they also point out issues they experienced while reading. I don’t have a hard time hearing such things (why I don’t is the subject for another post). In fact, sometimes I find them insightful. And if I begin to notice a pattern, I will often look at what they’re talking about to see if I can’t figure out what’s causing it. If it’s something in my control, then I will consider it with the next story. If not, then no harm done.

Saturday Oct 10th: author panel & book signing at Barnes & Noble in Sugarhouse, UT

Just wanted to give a heads up. I’ll be joining an author panel and book signing Saturday Oct 10th (tomorrow) at the Barnes & Noble in Sugarhouse from 12 PM – 3 PM.

Barnes & Noble
McIntyre Center (Sugarhouse)
1104 East 2100 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
801-463-2610

This is going to be fun. I’ll be there with authors Jessica Day George (Dragon Slippers trilogy), Larry Correia (Monster Hunter International), Mette Harrison (The Princess and the Hound, The Princess and the Bear), and Paul Genesse (The Dragon Hunters).

We’re going to participate in a panel about writing SF/Fantasy, sign and chat about our books, and then demonstrate true magic by flying above the stacks in precision formation. I think Larry’s bringing a cannon for special effects.

Okay, so my imagination got carried away. I’ll admit the panel was a bit over the top. 😉

If you’re in the area, come on by. We’ll take a few photos and sign your books. If you’re really nice, I will shower you with free bookmarks.