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STARFLIGHT PUBLISHED!

Post by RonCo » Mon Nov 28, 2016 11:42 pm

I've been semi-quiet the past month or so, and will probably be a little sporadic the next few weeks. As you may know, the reason for this is that I've been deep in the process of writing and publishing Stealing the Sun, a five-book SF series that I'm having a blast putting out. On top of that, I'll have the first book of what could be a SF/Thriller series out in Febrary...but I digress.

The exciting news is that Book 1, STARFLIGHT has just gone live everywhere.

Here's a brief overview of the book, and linkage to all the places you can get it...

Please don't feel any pressure here whatsoever, but early sales velocity is very important to a book's success. So if you enjoy space based SF and you were already considering reading it, please think about doing it earlier than later. [sheepish grin]

And, just because I like it so much, here's the cover...

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If you read it and like it, book 2 will be available in mid-December. Just in time for Christmas, right?

Book 3 arrives in mid-January.

At that point, perhaps I'll sleep a bit.

Yeah, right...
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Re: STARFLIGHT PUBLISHED!

Post by felipe » Tue Nov 29, 2016 7:27 am

I don't even like Ron, and yet I read this book in one sitting straight through...I literally couldn't put it down.

I will read literally anything that's well written, and quickly toss aside anything that's poorly written.

So if you like something that's well crafted and entertaining, and fast moving, get this book!

If you're a science fiction fan, so much the better, but I don't think that would even be necessary...good characters, story, just very well done and entertaining

Or...if you just want to support someone who has made all our lives in the BBA immeasurably richer by his contributions, support him and buy this damn book.
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Post by jiminyhopkins » Tue Nov 29, 2016 8:05 am

Well done.
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Post by RonCo » Tue Nov 29, 2016 9:26 am

Is this where I'm supposed to say they don't call him Genius for nothing?
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Post by Lane » Tue Nov 29, 2016 10:13 am

Just grabbed it from Amazon. Looking forward to diving in. Been a while since I've read SF but it's a favorite genre. Thanks for sharing.


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Post by RonCo » Tue Nov 29, 2016 11:37 am

Have I ever told you you're my hero?
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Post by nerfHerder » Tue Nov 29, 2016 11:56 am

I will second all of these great reviews. My 12 year old son read it and when asked he said, "actually...it's really good". This kid is a sci fi nut and avid reader (as in read all of the Harry Potter books in a week), who has read all of the Star Wars books, a few Star Trek books...you name it. He puts this one right up there with them. We'll be purchasing them all. Now if I can just find the time to read.
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Post by RonCo » Tue Nov 29, 2016 12:41 pm

Please tell your son that he's a very intelligent young man...and that when it comes to reviews his voice is equal to anyone else's (or, as far as I'm concerned, better!). :)
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Post by nerfHerder » Tue Nov 29, 2016 12:48 pm

RonCo wrote:Please tell your son that he's a very intelligent young man...and that when it comes to reviews his voice is equal to anyone else's (or, as far as I'm concerned, better!). :)
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Post by felipe » Tue Nov 29, 2016 2:46 pm

You dudes beat me to it..but I just bought it myself.

I don't want to hijack this thread (sorry Ron) but another book I greatly enjoyed by a fellow ootper, Lord Bart and the Leagues of Sip and Ale just went on sale for .99 kindle edition...
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Post by RonCo » Tue Nov 29, 2016 3:48 pm

Yes, indeed, Mike's book is now on a special deal...and it's a fun one. I might have even blurbed it. :)
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Post by RonCo » Tue Nov 29, 2016 3:49 pm

I see STARFLIGHT is now Genius recommended, too. Thanks! :)
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Post by indiansfan » Tue Nov 29, 2016 5:53 pm

Might not have time to read it right away but bought it and looking forward to it when I get some time.
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Post by indiansfan » Tue Nov 29, 2016 5:54 pm

Might not have time to read it right away but bought it and looking forward to it when I get some time.
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Post by RonCo » Tue Nov 29, 2016 5:55 pm

Another hero in my book! In duplicate!
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Post by indiansfan » Tue Nov 29, 2016 5:57 pm

Might not have time to read it right away but bought it and looking forward to it when I get some time.
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Post by RonCo » Tue Nov 29, 2016 6:07 pm

Kevin's a guy who really wants to get his point across. :)
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Post by RonCo » Tue Nov 29, 2016 6:10 pm

In all seriousness, Kevin...that really helps. I don't mean to make light of any effort to help me out. :)
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Post by nerfHerder » Tue Nov 29, 2016 6:11 pm

RonCo wrote:Kevin's a guy who really wants to get his point across. :)

I think he might not have time to read it right away, but he bought it, and is looking forward to it when he get's some time. :)
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Post by indiansfan » Tue Nov 29, 2016 6:35 pm

Well not sure why the message got sent 3 times from my phone and nope I didn't buy 3 copies but will by the next 4 books. Deal :D
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