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Audio version of ‘Pandora’s Box’ prologue posted!

Remember that podcast I was on this week? Well, the hosts of the podcast, my amazing friends Nick Hayden and Tim Deal, surprised me today by posting a recording of Nick’s wife, Natasha (who, by the way, was the winner of the tagline contest I had a few months back), reading the prologue of Pandora’s Box!

In my excitement, I posted this comment on their website:

“Oh. My. Gosh! I can’t begin to tell you how excited this makes me! Heck, my hands are trembling with excitement as I type this. This is an absolutely wonderful surprise. In fact, it reminds me of an idea I had for an audiobook version of my novel. It would require two readers, one as the narrator (I had imagined I would read for that), and one as [Pvt. Brewer’s] journal, which would be read by a woman.

“I had actually thought about recording a recitation of the prologue myself, but you’ve beaten me to it, and I thank you.”

What makes it perfect is that Natasha is a redhead, just like Pvt. Brewer.

So what are you waiting for? Go listen to this great reading!

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The Drawing for “Pandora’s Box”

As I say in this video, it took longer than I expected, but I finally had 10 entrants for the drawing for a free signed copy of my first novel, “Pandora’s Box.” In case you don’t know, I started a Facebook group for the book shortly before it was published. About two weeks ago, I announced that the next ten people who “Liked” it would be entered for a chance to win a copy. Here, without further ado, is the result.

Congratulations, Mark Sproles, on winning!

P.S. This video, too, was filmed by my little sister, Sarah.

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10 entrants for ‘Pandora’s Box’ drawing

I now have the 10th and final entrant for the drawing! Congratulations, Kelsey Getzin!

Here is the complete list of entrants: Devin Schrek, Beth Bongard, Lacus Clyne, Mark Sproles, Luke Schutt, Sarah Deal, Koko-chan Shoryuu, Levoira ‘philip’ Hanamura, Nicole Dynes, and Kelsey Getzin.

I will have the drawing ASAP and announce the winner.

The drawing is now closed, but please join the site anyway.

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Opening ‘Pandora’s Box’

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After 8 1/2 years of waiting, I finally received copies of my first novel, Pandora’s Box. (FYI: It didn’t take that long to write it. I first conceived the story 8 1/2 years ago). This was a momentous occasion for me, one that I wanted to share it with everyone. So, I had my little sister, Sarah, record it.

Set in 2110, Pandora’s Box tells the story of a lone female soldier defending the world’s last stockpile of weapons of mass destruction from a ruthless dictator intent on using them to upset the balance of power in a world war.

This video was recorded by my little sister, Sarah.

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Date for Noble County Public Library book signing finalized

I talked with a librarian at the main branch of the Noble County Public Library, my home library, and not only did I hear that they had received the three copies of Pandora’s Box they had ordered, but I finalized a date and time for a book signing there. It will be held December 6 at the main branch in Albion, Indiana, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. I may do a presentation about the book beforehand.

Be there, or be square!

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‘Pandora’s Box’ drawing on Facebook

Want a free signed copy of Pandora’s Box? All you have to do is join its Facebook page!

Starting today, the next 10 people who “Like” my novel on its page will be entered into a drawing for a free signed copy. There are, however, some rules I would like to lay down for this:

1. You can’t “un-join” the page and then rejoin to be entered.
2. The drawing has no set time. It will be held once I have 10 names (so please be patient).
3. You can enter even if you already have a copy of the book (though I’d then suggest you give one copy to someone as a gift).
4. Unless I see you in person, you must provide me with your mailing address so I can send you your book (I’ll cover shipping).
5. I reserve the right to refuse to send you a book and draw another name.
6. Leaving the group before the drawing disqualifies you from winning.

I may add more later, but that’s all I have for now.

So go join the book’s Page here.

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‘PANDORA’S BOX’ NOW AVAILABLE!

Mr. Hades at Absolute XPress, the publisher of my novel, surprised me today.

PANDORA’S BOX IS NOW AVAILABLE!

You read that right. The book has been released early. I don’t know how or why, but it has been. There’s still no info on it on the publisher’s website, but you can buy it on Amazon here. It’s a bit more expensive than the suggested retail price, but that may have to do with fees or whatnot that Amazon has to pay.

A few years ago when my friend Nick Hayden published his first novel, I said you’d know you made it as a writer when you were on Amazon. I said that not sure I could repeat his accomplishment.

Now I’m flabbergasted.

God has funny ways of surprising me.

So please do me a favor, “True Believers”–GO BUY MY BOOK!

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More book signings scheduled

The last few days, I have been making stops at and calls to many libraries and bookstores in my area to ask them if they’d be interested in holding a book signing for me. I am excited to report that most of them have, at least, tentatively scheduled one for me. I have a regular book signing tour forming.

While details need to worked out with some of them, these tentative dates and locations are:
Friday, November 12, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. – Hyde Brothers Bookstore in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Saturday, November 20 – Village Books in Fort Wayne, Indiana
December (Date TBA) – Noble County Public Libraries in Noble County, Indiana

I am also in talks with the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana, about holding a signing.

So, as of now, my book signing “tour” tentatively looks like this:
November 6 – Summer’s Stories
November 12 – Hyde Brothers Bookstore
November 13 – North Webster Community Public Library
November 20 – Village Books
December (TBA) – Noble County Public Libraries

Once dates are set in stone, you’ll be sure to to hear about it, so keep checking for more updates.