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Deleted user 20 April 2012 10:49:17

MetalDog wrote:
Sounds like you really worked at it, may you launch like a rocket

It's a good book so I hope so, reccommend everyone here gives it a go.

steve1979 22 Apr 2012 12:43:43 2,105 posts
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Thanks, Lexx. Everyone here should listen to that man. Although, I'll admit I'm sort of biased.

steve1979 22 Apr 2012 12:43:45 2,105 posts
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Blasted double post.

Edited by steve1979 at 12:44:33 22-04-2012

Deleted user 22 April 2012 13:04:48

The only thing I ask for my support is a reacharound.

steve1979 27 Apr 2012 08:37:24 2,105 posts
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http://stevejmchugh.wordpress.com/2012/04/26/killing-you-because-youre-an-ass/

The last post before the launch of the book on monday. So, if anyone still wants to read the prologue and first two chapters they can. (They can after monday too, I'm just saying.)

I've got formatting to do this weekend, although my friend informs me that because I use Scrivener, that programme will do everything for me. Which sounds nice.

steve1979 30 Apr 2012 07:01:54 2,105 posts
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Today I become a published author. Crimes Against Magic is finally available to buy:

http://stevejmchugh.wordpress.com/2012/04/29/today-i-become-a-published-author/

elstoof 30 Apr 2012 07:05:46 27,119 posts
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Chapeau!

KayJay 30 Apr 2012 07:09:06 5,350 posts
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Congratulations.
Let us know when she pops on iTunes.

CosmicFuzz 30 Apr 2012 07:09:27 32,604 posts
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That's awesome man! Congrats! I'll definitely pick up a copy.

steve1979 30 Apr 2012 07:41:52 2,105 posts
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Thanks, everyone. She'll be on itunes in the next few weeks. It takes 2 weeks from uploading it to be approved or some such with them.

Deleted user 30 April 2012 08:38:16

Up on Kindle store today mate?

steve1979 30 Apr 2012 09:11:54 2,105 posts
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Crimes-Against-Hellequin-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B007YK01JY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335773496&sr=8-1

Here's the link for the book.

Deleted user 30 April 2012 09:19:15

Purchased

steve1979 30 Apr 2012 09:34:07 2,105 posts
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Thanks!!!

steve1979 30 Apr 2012 12:50:32 2,105 posts
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If anyone needs the US link:

http://www.amazon.com/Crimes-Against-Hellequin-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B007YK01JY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1335786609&sr=8-2

TechnoHippy 30 Apr 2012 12:57:35 18,993 posts
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I like the idea, but haven't invested in a Kindle yet. Good luck with the launch.

Deleted user 30 April 2012 13:04:22

I have to be honest and admit that the plot summary made me die a little inside but that's because I've never been a fan of this type of book! But for less than the lunch I just finished in 10 minutes you damn right I'll give it a try! All the best with it and hats off for bloody well doing what we all want to do.

Bought

steve1979 30 Apr 2012 13:11:45 2,105 posts
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@techohippy Thanks.

@Mowgli - Well if you don't like it, thanks for giving it a try. It's not going to be everyone's cup of tea and that's fair enough.

steve1979 1 May 2012 09:11:08 2,105 posts
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I just wanted to thank everyone who picked up a copy yesterday. It got put into the top 100 Fantasy for both the UK and US.

It's been a crazy, but fantastic, day.

Deleted user 1 May 2012 09:20:46

Nice work steve!

steve1979 1 May 2012 18:19:45 2,105 posts
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Thanks, Lexx. I've got a lot of blog interviews and the like for the next few weeks, so hopefully I can keep the sales at a resonable level.

Deleted user 1 May 2012 18:48:16

Good job! I don't have an ereader tho

Deleted user 1 May 2012 20:09:55

@RedSparrows Got a smartphone ?? Most of them have a decent size screen nowadays and you can get the Kindle App and other ereaders on there. I'm pulling out my 4" inches (but adequate) all over the place for a quick read.

@Steve1979: congrats - enjoyed the first few chapters.

Deleted user 1 May 2012 23:46:39

@Steve - huge congrats mate, a long time in the making. Looking forward to see what the finished article is compared to the early draft I was given

Oh, and less of this e-reader crap, eh? Some of us like to turn actual pages and (shock horror) turn corners to mark our place. Down with the Kindle revolution!

steve1979 2 May 2012 07:06:52 2,105 posts
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@RedSparrows - Like, Oldgregg said, if you have a smart phone or tablet you can download the kindle app.

@oldgregg - Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it

@Ironlungs76 - There will be a paperback copy (probably at the end of the month), but because it's through Lulu it'll be about �10 a book.

Edited by steve1979 at 07:07:56 02-05-2012

Deleted user 2 May 2012 07:43:42

Ironlungs76 wrote:
Some of us like to turn ... turn corners to mark our place.

Get out!

Edited by Rhythm at 07:44:27 02-05-2012

Deleted user 2 May 2012 07:47:00

Ironlungs76 wrote:
@Steve - huge congrats mate, a long time in the making. Looking forward to see what the finished article is compared to the early draft I was given

Oh, and less of this e-reader crap, eh? Some of us like to turn actual pages and (shock horror) turn corners to mark our place. Down with the Kindle revolution!

Whatever granddad

http://www.dailyhaha.com/_pics/cool_kid.jpg

Deleted user 2 May 2012 08:04:28

I thought that about the Kindle until I actually used one, then you wonder how you did without.

steve1979 2 May 2012 10:38:45 2,105 posts
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I do love the kindle, it's an excellent piece of kit. And I have a big enough screen on my phone that it's quite good reading on there too.

Deleted user 2 May 2012 11:53:30

Kindle's great but I... shock horror... still read paper books!?!!!??!!?!!

The argument usually seems to fall down the "ooh I like holding proper books" hole way too early whenever discussing Kindles/ebooks. Using one doesn't preclude the other. The Kindle's a useful tool to read cool indie-published stuff, read larger books in comfort or to read in the bath safely. Dead trees are still nice to read, nice to hold and nice to browse

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