NEWS: Shadows Live Under Seashells
Out of the blue a local Speculative Fiction/ Science Fiction readers group in Surprise Az has requested discounted hardcopies of Shadows Live Under Seashells so they (all 16 of them) can read and discuss it. Further, when they complete the reading and have the discussion I could be invited to sit with them to talk about it.
While I'm not the Comicon type (they are) its extraordinarily flattering to know that the word is spreading and people are interested.
While I'm not the Comicon type (they are) its extraordinarily flattering to know that the word is spreading and people are interested.
My understanding is it's common for a book to be out for a while before getting widespread notice. It's uncommon for the first book to be a huge hit immediately. If you get on interviews with this one, maybe the second or third will get mainstream national coverage.
Also, I've heard most people who think it's pretty good won't review it. People offended by it in some way will review it. That means if reviews are running 50/50 for and against, the vast majority likes it.
I'm excited for more people to get to read your book.
While I was flattered by the request initially I'm really starting to wonder about it now. Things are still in discussion. But I have to say I'm much less flattered and a bit more disappointed.