Post Script 2: The State of Simon
Simon of Space has been picked up for publication by the nice people at Ephemera Bound. As a consequence, the first edition of the book self-published by me is no longer available for sale. A heartfelt thanks goes out to everyone who troubled to buy a copy. You sweet people are keeping me out of debtors' prison.
The text on this weblog has won a stay of execution, and will remain on-line and freely available for the time being. (You are safe, do not panic.)
As requested, I have set up a discussion board for announcements about the progress of the hardcover second edition, criticism and speculation, fanfic and inspired artwork, and general chit-chat. It's a bit experimental right now -- a bit bare bones. User registration isn't yet automated, for example. If things go well I'll upgrade to the commercial version of the discussion board software, which has niftier features.
Don't forget to check out Simon of Space: The Merchandise. You know it never really happened unless you have a T-shirt about it. Or at least a mug. (And who knows? In a few years you might be able to eBay it for a dirty sum. Keep your fingers crossed, friends.)
This post concludes the Simon of Space weblog.
Thank you, and good night.
[ Curtsy & Exit ]
posted by Simon of Space at 21:13
20 Comments:
I don't think I'm going to tell my wife that I spent nearly 50 bucks on a signed paperback book (CDN) and now fully intend to buy said book bound in hardcover.
"But Honeee-yyyy... It'll be worth so much more on eBay in 20 years" just won't fly, methinks.
Oh well. I'll still buy both.
And probably a mug too.
I'm just happy we're helping keep you out of debtor's prison. You have such a lovely (and growing!) family, and you wouldn't be much good to them there! ;)
I still haven't bought my mug, but I'm going to soon. My book should be here soon...I got an e-mail from Lulu this week saying it was shipping! :)
Congratulations. It's well-deserved.
My girlie T will arrive within days. I anticipate having to explain it over and over to my actor friends at work. (They're smart and curious, but narrowly-focused. They'll love the "do not panic" part, though.)
Thanks again for another delightfully creative read.
Yeah, those mugs are keen. I want one.
Congrats on getting a publisher, I look much forward to purchasing the hard cover verion :D
SoS was one of the best sci-fi books I've read in a long time.
Hope to read more of your work in teh future.
*sigh* I figured I'd miss the Lulu run, but of course that just means I won't end up paying fifty bucks for a signed paperback (don't worry, I made my donation months ago)!
I know this has been sort of thrown around, but when do you think we'll see this in stores?
Bang-up job, and I can't wait to check out the forum...
Yerbouti shaking, over and out.
cbb,
after looking over the forums, i saw the lack of features, and i just wanted to let you know about a free open-source message boards, based off of vBulliten, www.mercuryboards.com i've used it several times, it's completely customizable, and a great all around forums. anyways, i just wanted to let u know about it, this isn't spam btw, lol, just trying to help out ;)
justin
word veri: iefga
ahh an easy one, "internet explorer for gates alone" lol
oops, i had the url down wrong, it's www.mercuryboard.com
justin
word veri: drskcw
umm, "the red skewer" lol
Umm, what happens to the copy I ordered through Lulu, that after a week is still "fullfilling"?
And congrats on getting a publisher Matthew.
Dave
Don't shoot the messenger:
Lulu says:
Expect 5-8 days to print your order, and then there is shipping time.
Lulu adds:
Expect a 5-10 day delay before we even get the printing started as we are currently fuxx0red due to high order volume.
Lulu apologizes:
Too bad so sad, sucker. Hope you're the patient-type.
Love,
CheeseburgerBrown
Lulu actually SAID:
Too bad so sad, sucker. Hope you're the patient-type. ?????
Methinks he was paraphrasing...
Congrats CBB, I'll definitly buy a hardbound, and bring it to you to sign when you are tour...
;)
Word Verification of the Day: RXION: "When you just can't crap anymore, RXION is for you." Side effects include, but are not limited to: headaches, nosebleeds, premature baldness, scabies, syphillis, strokes, heart attacks, SIDS, AIDS, MCSE, and anal leakage.
The curtsy was a nice touch. And like sheik, I missed out on the self published version. Darn you for being so fast at getting a publisher!
No less than you deserve, however. :)
I gots my Simon by Lulu a couple days ago.
How do I send it off to CBB to be all autographied and such?
It'll be a nice companion piece to the "official" hardbound version when that comes out.
VeriWord: lfudznac - images of Elmer Fudd and Prozac leap to mind, but that doesn't quite work...
sooooo...are there still any unclaimed first editions?
Yes. There remains still a handful of signed or to-be-signed first editions available.
Anyone who ordered a book but has at this point failed to make payment or to respond to my inquiring e-mails: your books are now up for grabs by others.
E-mail me if you're interested in acquiring one.
First come, first served.
Love,
CheeseburgerBrown
CBB:
I ordered two signed editions a while ago (Sept 24th, got paypal conformation and all) but have yet to see them grace my mailbox in the USA.
Are we still waiting for printing?
:(
CBB:
Nevermind I should've checked our forum first. Shipped 10-11-2005
I just read a few chapters of your story. Very engrossing! I don't usually read sci fi, but i like what you've done alot.
i'm a big fan of fantasy fict. if you're interested, check out http://thebringerofdestiny.blogspot.com to see my own story. I've just started.
Just checked out the Emporium of Schwag.
Somebody's a fan of Spaceballs, methinks...
Veriword: ektia
1) as a word: little bits of ectoplasm from getting slimed a la Ghostbusters.
2) as an acronym (not sure when that started): Excellent Karma, Thanks In Advance.
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