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Hey mates,

There's probably a separate thread somewhere here to stick this update, but in the meantime I'm putting this here in case anyone's interested since my novel Tobacco-Stained Mountain Goat (http://www.anothersky.org/2010/12/) will be published, through US label Another Sky Press, at the end of January 2011.

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It's a bit of a cut-up fusion of genres. My editor (Kristopher Young, who penned Click), when pressed, put it thus:

"The book itself is sort of... well, indescribable, really - noirish, subtly sci-fi, hard-boiled, futuristic; Blade Runner with a touch of Sam Spade, a smattering of Orson Welles circa Touch of Evil, or The Third Man. And a shot of bourbon."

Anyway, I'd like to believe that's what we've at least partly achieved... ;)

While we're still in the edit on the book (mostly cleaning up and organizing the cover artwork), we have a sneak preview of the original, unedited first two chapters here, plus you can pre-order the beastie if the insane compulsion grabs you - it's retailing at only $4.50 plus postage. Cheap is good:
http://www.anothersky.org/in-print/toba ... ez-bergen/

Anyway, I'm obviously over the moon about publication of the bugger in the new year and hope you have time or inclination to check it out. If you do find the time to potter over something a little different... read away. Heh-heh.

All the best,
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Congratulations!!

We'll certainly be stocking it.
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Ta, mate!! :smt003
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hey nice work dude! i could never write a novel lol.

need to get them to fix that cover image tho :)
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huge wrote:hey nice work dude! i could never write a novel lol.

need to get them to fix that cover image tho :)

Heh-heh... actually, it's not so hard - just need a lot of wasteful time and much alcohol!! ;)
Cheers, Huge.

But I absolutely dig the cover art. It's by a mate of mine in the US, Scott Campbell - you can check out more of his work here:
http://scott-c.blogspot.com/

He also did the as-yet-unfinished back cover art:

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ooh nice. yeah i mean need to fix the link as the image doesn't work at the moment!
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Wow thats awesome, congrats!

How many copies are being printed in the first run?
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Congrats mate, that's great news!

On another book related note, just picked up 'Hollywood' by Bukowski yesterday... sickness!
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This looks great, how exciting Andrez.
I wish I was up to the editing stage, I've got 3 boxes of manuscripts and a rough plot outline.
On another note, its an awesome business model that has intrigued me.
Well done mate.
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Wow; cheers Blaxter, Direkt, Almax & Huge.

Ha Ha Ha - Of course the silly cover link doesn't work; my fault, actually... sorry 'bout that!
Re: how many copies are being printed in the first run, bloody good question - I'm not sure exactly what specs they're running with yet.

And Blaxter, keep at it - I've got about another six unfinished manuscripts under my bed as well!!
New Year's Resolution #101. ;)
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lol i thought it was already out and have been keeping an eye out for it. thought i already saw it, maybe tripping or remembering the cover. awesome cover

let us know when its ready for buying :)
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Werd Andrez.
I came up with a whole new idea for a plot, and will run with that for now just cause its fresh and I keep reading how the most important thing for a writer to do is consistently write.
Watched "Born Into it" again today, the man was prolific.
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Lizkins wrote:lol i thought it was already out and have been keeping an eye out for it. thought i already saw it, maybe tripping or remembering the cover. awesome cover

let us know when its ready for buying :)

Ha Ha Ha - that is trippy, Lizkins... maybe it's out there already in spirit(s)...?
Ta for the interest, too - it's definitely out in February so will keep you tabbed fer sure! ;)
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Blaxter wrote:Werd Andrez.
I came up with a whole new idea for a plot, and will run with that for now just cause its fresh and I keep reading how the most important thing for a writer to do is consistently write.
Watched "Born Into it" again today, the man was prolific.

Bukowski, right? Legend.
Yep, that's a very cool idea, B - go for the fresh over the stuff from the back of the fridge.
You're inspiring me to dig in my heels and start on the next tome - cheers! :angel9:
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...and just got an email from my publishers in the U.S. that the novel is back from the printing press!!

I haven't got my own copy of TSMG yet (man, I'm I dying to hold that little bugger), but anyone at all vaguely interested can order the thing online right here - and thereby support Another Sky Press, the coolest cats on the planet!!!

http://www.anothersky.org/in-print/toba ... ez-bergen/

ZOUNDS. Chuffed. And talk about timing with all the crap hitting the fan here in Tokyo... :?
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Ordered!
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I've ordered a few for the shop, too!
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quiet roar wrote:I've ordered a few for the shop, too!
save us a copy will you QR?
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Will do brain.
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Oh, you guys rock - cheers, QR, Apophenian and Brain!

One hefty element of happiness is mates like you... and another is getting the printed, bound and published version of your novel for the very first time in your mitts!!!

They're here - ZOUNDS.

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The biggest ever possible thanks to Kristopher, Bob and everyone else at Another Sky Press for their tireless work, belief and madly cool assistance on this beastie - it's their baby as much as is mine. And cheers to family and mates for all their support and encouragement over the years it took to finish off the yarn.

Here're the front and back covers, with the barcode - and we even have a darn-tootin' ISBN number! ;)

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I think I'm still a little bit in shock, really - so I'll stop gabbling here and sit down with a strong coffee to pore over one of the copies I have beside me.

If you're interested in checking out more about the novel, head on over to the Tobacco-Stained Another Sky site:
http://www.anothersky.org/in-print/toba ... ez-bergen/

WOW. Bliss.
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Nice work Andrez, looking forward to reading this. I might amble down to Brunswick Bound and shop local. ;)
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quiet roar wrote:I've ordered a few for the shop, too!
Which shop? Ill come down and get a copy!

COngratulations Andrez!! :clap:
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such cool covers. can't wait to read it :)
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Oh, you guys make day. And week. And month. Thank YOU!!! ;)
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thedeadly9 wrote:
quiet roar wrote:I've ordered a few for the shop, too!
Which shop? Ill come down and get a copy!

COngratulations Andrez!! :clap:
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Brain wrote: Brunswick Bound is at 361 Sydney road, Brunswick - best independent book store in Melbourne!
I already love 'em from afar!! :smt003
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Aw shucks, you guys!

Just waiting for another sky to get back to me, and then I'll be able to tell you when I should have the books in stock.
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I think the "official" release date is 1st April, so another few days - but CHEERS, Quiet Roar!! :angel4:
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i just bought this from Amazon!

cannot wait to read it Andrez!

prepare for my honest opinion afterwards hahaha

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ghetto kitty wrote:i just bought this from Amazon!
Boo, Hiss!!

We should have the books next week.
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ffs.

how much will they retail for rob?
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ffs is right!

I'll be selling them for around $20.
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same price then, but i dont have to leave my desk to buy it.

i could go ffs about all the events i put on that you dont attend but i dont do i ?

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On ya, B!!! Really chuffed that you bought it!! ...and honest opinion anytime (thick skin activated!).

BTW, sorry about the cost. The publisher is retailing 'em for the cost price (US$4.95), as that's their ethic - and I love that - but the bloody postage from America to Australia (and Japan) ends up being more than the cost of the book. Ouch. :banghead:
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well i would hope that if i ever got published my peers and community would buy/read and give me honest critique of my stuff too, so i have to andrez! (but i bet ill like it ;))

half the books i buy online are cheap as hell, then the postage makes them around the same price as in shops.
but tbh, when you are hard pressed for time like I am, it's either put off buying what you want again and again or its one click and it arrives on your doorstep! i LOVE books waiting on the porch for me when i get home!
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I tend to do the same thing, though 99% of the books I get are from overseas so I can get 'em in English, so sometimes the postage is a killer (to Japan)... but you're right. Just gotta do it. And there IS nothing better than finding that parcel in the post!! :smt003
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Congrats dude. You're a champ!
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Smile on Impact wrote:Congrats dude. You're a champ!
Cheers, matey!!!!
You too - and everyone else here!! ;)
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Got em in yet Rob??
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Not yet, Luke but they were going to be posted on tuesday so I'd expect them soon. Will let you know.
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cool mate thanks :)

hope they're in by next weekend :)
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w00t!

My copy just arrived at work.
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apophenian wrote:w00t!

My copy just arrived at work.

...wunderbar!!! Thanks for ordering, matey.
Did you happen to get one of those free bookmarks ASP is adding in there as well...? ;)
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I got 2!
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Ha Ha Ha - holy crap - score!!! :smt003
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Got 'em!!

9 copies (actually, after I take 1, it will be 8 ) available from brunswick bound from tomorrow morning.
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will come in and pick one up on the weekend. thanks Mr Roar
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Brilliant - and cheers yet again for the support! Going to stick mention of Brunswick Bound on my Facebook thingy now! ;)
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