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Is any material in Life Cycle objectionable or offensive to the average reader?
No. Life Cycle contains little or no sex or violence...
No. Life Cycle contains little or no sex or violence...
Your losing me here, buddy...
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| Author: | Fixed Glee [ Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | New Novel |
For anyone who may be interested or kindly inclined, my debut novel, a supernatural/paranormal thriller named Life Cycle, is soon to be released from my publisher, and anyone looking for an interesting read or looking to take a chance on a relatively unknown author before the general public can check out my website at http://www.alexjferguson.com/ or the publisher at http://www.unlimitedpublishing.com/ once they set up an author page. Yes, this is about as shameless as plugs get--but this is the section, right? And feel free to ignore or insert your own sarcastic comments--I'd probably do the same. But if I can be serious for a minute, I did put my life into this project for the better part of a year and I'm exploring all options right now for initial promotion beyond the publisher's bare-bones initial approach. More information about the book, and a secure PayPal setup, is available at http://www.alexjferguson.com/. Yes, it's not yet on Amazon or B&N/Borders, but that will all depend on what happens with advance sales and advance reviews. And if it makes a difference, 10% of my proceeds on advance sales will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Center. Thanks in advance for any support anyone may be able to provide. Fixed Glee/MacMurphy |
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| Author: | W_Z [ Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Novel |
hey no shame at all, man. i wish i had the time to dedicate to reading it, but i'm tied up in my own stuff (selfish i know) but good luck with it! that's great news that it was published! more than i can say about myself. i just have the rejections at this point. |
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| Author: | Regular Reader [ Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Novel |
Congratulations. But why apol-O-gye for the self promoting plug? That's in part what low-rent-internets-sites like this are for. Know-it-alls and unrecognized talents getting their 15 minutes...on a Shout Out thread! Seriously, congratulations on finishing a novel AND getting it published in this day and age. |
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| Author: | Irish Boy [ Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Novel |
Holy shit, we have a literati in our midst! Comgrats, Fixed Glee; I'll have to check this out. |
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| Author: | Mr. Reason [ Mon Jan 26, 2009 12:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Novel |
Well, congratulations are in order, pal. I would have never pegged you as a writer. Lots a luck to you and yours. P.S. Can I get an autographed copy? |
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| Author: | Fixed Glee [ Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Novel |
Mr. Reason wrote: Well, congratulations are in order, pal. I would have never pegged you as a writer. Lots a luck to you and yours. P.S. Can I get an autographed copy? Yes sir, anyone taking a chance at buying direct from my website, http://alexjferguson.com/, before the book is available to the general public will receive free shipping and an autographed copy. And if you're worried about your anonymity here or sending personal information over a PayPal account, I assure you I don't even know or concern myself with who is who because of the early sales volume I'm already getting. And for the record, more of my own personal information is out there than I'd care for, but it seems that's the way the game's played. |
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| Author: | good dolphin [ Mon Jan 26, 2009 11:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Novel |
Good luck with it. I hope you sell millions. What's the book about? |
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| Author: | Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Mon Jan 26, 2009 11:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Novel |
Good luck and very well done with the donation to St. Jude's. When you are rich and famous, remember to disavow all knowledge of this place and its inhabitants. |
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| Author: | Stinkfinger The Crow [ Mon Jan 26, 2009 11:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Novel |
Congratulations on being publshed, Fixed Glee. Best of luck to you. |
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| Author: | Tall Midget [ Mon Jan 26, 2009 12:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Novel |
Congratulations! Your book sounds interesting. |
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| Author: | suckers playground [ Mon Jan 26, 2009 12:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Novel |
Very cool, FG. |
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| Author: | doug - evergreen park [ Mon Jan 26, 2009 12:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Novel |
congrats! seems like something i would be into, since i'm a sci-fi nerd et al. |
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| Author: | Darkside [ Mon Jan 26, 2009 12:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Novel |
If I put Darkside under "Special Message" you'll personalize the copy? |
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| Author: | Darren - Tinley Park [ Mon Jan 26, 2009 1:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Novel |
Congratulations FG. How many pages is the book? |
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| Author: | Colonel Angus [ Mon Jan 26, 2009 7:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Novel |
Congratulations, Fixed Glee. From one writer to another, I wish you great success, or at least that you become a cult icon. |
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| Author: | Fixed Glee [ Tue Jan 27, 2009 12:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Novel |
Thanks to all for the kind words (and orders). Darren--TP wondered about the page count...it's finally down to 290 lean, mean pages now after swelling to nearly 400 upon submission of the original manuscript. And Darkside (facetiously?) wanted a personalized message...well, I guess if someone paid for 50 copies made out to "I Eat Dick," then I guess I'd wear out my hand writing "I Eat Dick" over and over. Also, for anyone interested, below is the blurb about the book from the back cover: Life Cycle is a thrilling supernatural adventure with paranormal twists and turns that asks and answers the question "What if dreams do come true?" Dan Shoe, a thirty-something Midwesterner, awakens late one night having dreamed the exact year and day of his death: May 5, 2027. His newfound ability or curse leads him on a quest to explain how and why he dreams and envisions future events and otherworldly images--events and images that one-by-one unfold correctly, leading up to the fateful day he once dreamed. Dan’s journey begins with dreams and visions of the future, leads into the tangled webs of unknown life, transcends into enlightenment, and ends with what may be the afterlife, culminating in an otherworldly blizzard of events on May 5, 2027. |
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| Author: | Darkside [ Tue Jan 27, 2009 9:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Novel |
Fixed Glee wrote: And Darkside (facetiously?) wanted a personalized message...] Sir no sir that is not facetious at all. I am quite serious. I have a nice little collection of books with sigs and it would be really awesome to get a signed copy. I's serious! |
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| Author: | good dolphin [ Tue Jan 27, 2009 2:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Novel |
If I buy 50 will you underline the fuck scenes? |
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| Author: | Ryno's Wife [ Tue Jan 27, 2009 2:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Novel |
Darkside wrote: Fixed Glee wrote: And Darkside (facetiously?) wanted a personalized message...] Sir no sir that is not facetious at all. I am quite serious. I have a nice little collection of books with sigs and it would be really awesome to get a signed copy. I's serious! Darkside's sister also collects signed copies of books, so would you autograph hers as well? |
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| Author: | Fixed Glee [ Tue Jan 27, 2009 9:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Novel |
Ryno's Wife wrote: Darkside wrote: Fixed Glee wrote: And Darkside (facetiously?) wanted a personalized message...] Sir no sir that is not facetious at all. I am quite serious. I have a nice little collection of books with sigs and it would be really awesome to get a signed copy. I's serious! Darkside's sister also collects signed copies of books, so would you autograph hers as well? Yes indeed! All the advance ordering options are on my website, http://alexjferguson.com/. And if you're resistant to using PayPal, as some are, PM me here and I can ship you out a copy. |
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| Author: | Colonel Angus [ Tue Jan 27, 2009 9:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Novel |
Quote: Is any material in Life Cycle objectionable or offensive to the average reader? No. Life Cycle contains little or no sex or violence... Your losing me here, buddy...
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| Author: | Darkside [ Mon Feb 02, 2009 8:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Novel |
I received this book about an hour ago. I just knocked down the first 50 pages. I have to stop long enough to cook but damn, I don't want to. FG, it's very good. |
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| Author: | Darkside [ Mon Mar 09, 2009 3:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Novel |
Hey FG, Finished it up last night. Loved it. Guys, this is a fantastic piece of work, worth a read. Geroge Kennedy... MY GUY! 
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| Author: | hackwilson's ribbies [ Mon Mar 09, 2009 4:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Novel |
Darkside wrote: I received this book about an hour ago. on 2/2/2009I just knocked down the first 50 pages. I have to stop long enough to cook but damn, I don't want to. FG, it's very good. Darkside wrote: Hey FG, on 3/9/2009Finished it up last night. Loved it. Guys, this is a fantastic piece of work, worth a read. Dude, what the fuck did you cook??   
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| Author: | RFDC [ Mon Mar 09, 2009 5:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Novel |
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| Author: | Puckhead [ Mon Mar 09, 2009 5:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Novel |
I bet it was a relative of the brownie... |
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| Author: | Darkside [ Mon Mar 09, 2009 5:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Novel |
Puckhead wrote: I bet it was a relative of the brownie... Would that be a girl scout cookie? |
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| Author: | Fixed Glee [ Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Novel |
Darkside wrote: Hey FG, Finished it up last night. Loved it. Guys, this is a fantastic piece of work, worth a read. Geroge Kennedy... MY GUY! Thanks Darkside. I really appreciate that. And for anyone who may be interested, Life Cycle will soon be on Amazon and possibly your local bookstore, depending on how things go here in the next few months with reviews, press coverage, and advance sales. But if you're interested in your own autographed advance copy, you can still come directly to the source here. |
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| Author: | WestmontMike [ Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Novel |
I could use another book, I'll buy a copy. What do you need me to do? |
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| Author: | Fixed Glee [ Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Novel |
WestmontMike wrote: I could use another book, I'll buy a copy. What do you need me to do? Just PM me with an address here and I'll let you know where to send payment and send a copy your way. |
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