MetaGame (new sci-fi novel for $1.59 (in the USA)) - Page 12

Sam Landstrom · 05-25-2010, 04:29 PM

Since this might be a pair of sixes, I'll probably leave it as is for now. I don't like to re-submit unless absolutely necessary because the epub converter that Smashwords uses is suspect IMO and I don't have a good way of testing. It's just like "push the button and pray".

Thanks,
Sam

Sam Landstrom · 05-27-2010, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by The Old Man

Like the cover!
Bigger font for the main title.

Are you planning a sequel?

Thanks, they gave me a new version with bigger font. Nice.

A sequel? Eventually. I'm working on a fantasy novel right now... Plus, AmazonEncore gave me this heavy hitting editor for the re-release and so I'm currently doing a lot of re-writing on MetaGame. Should have the new version out in Sept or so.

Sam

Sam Landstrom · 06-01-2010, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by rrburton

downloading now. sounds like a good story thanks!

Thanks! Hope you like it. Feedback welcome.

Sam

Sam Landstrom · 06-05-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by leebase

It's number 4 on the free sci fi section.

Lee

Thanks. I won't complain about that. (:

Wonder where it is now?

I noticed this page doesn't give any ranking details: http://itunes.apple.com/book/metagame/id365938813

Too bad.

scottjl · 06-05-2010, 08:41 PM

as of right now it's #1 in the us store. 28 ratings. 4 out of 5 stars. congrats.

Sam Landstrom · 06-05-2010, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by scottjl

as of right now it's #1 in the us store. 28 ratings. 4 out of 5 stars. congrats.

Number one! Wowsa!

I assume you're referring to scifi and not all free books, right?

scottjl · 06-05-2010, 09:28 PM

yes. the sci-fi/fantasy section.

Sam Landstrom · 06-07-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by scottjl

yes. the sci-fi/fantasy section.

Thanks Scott. Now I'm just being annoying, but I have to ask: What's the overall rank? I would hope that #1 in sci-fi/fantasy puts you somewhere in the overall ranking. Otherwise, I'm saddened that my genre is so poorly represented.

Thanks,
Sam

scottjl · 06-07-2010, 08:35 PM

sorry, but it wasn't in the top 50, which is as far as the general free book list goes. way too many classics in there, i don't think you'll ever break into that list.

Sam Landstrom · 06-08-2010, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by scottjl

sorry, but it wasn't in the top 50, which is as far as the general free book list goes. way too many classics in there, i don't think you'll ever break into that list.

Someone told me I was at 80 when I was #4 in sci-fi/fantasy so I'm holding onto hope.

That said, I won't soil the pants if I don't make it.

Man, no sci-fi in the top 50! I get the appeal of classics.... er, since they're classics, but there better at least be some Jules Verne in there!

Thanks,
Sam

kjk · 06-08-2010, 01:23 PM

I don't even see a Sci-Fi/Fantasy category in the iBookstore...where is it?

scottjl · 06-08-2010, 01:30 PM

go to the store.. look in the upper left. you should see a button for library and next to it one for categories, in both the featured and charts sections. you can then choose a specific category. at least, that's what is available in the US store.

the sci-fi/fantasy store stopped giving me the "more" option at 50, just like the app store on the ipad. maybe there's a way to browse a longer list via web or itunes. when you're going against the tried and true classics in the overall free section, you're facing some stiff competition. mark twain, brothers grimm, h.g. wells. jane austen, shakespeare. i wouldn't have any hopes of cracking that list if i were you. no offense.

JSWolf · 06-08-2010, 01:34 PM

iBooks access to the iBooks store is really not all that wonderful. It's not easy to just browse. Browsing is lousy. If you know what you want, that's fine. But to just browse, forget it.

The App store is just as bad for browsing.

JerseyBiker · 06-08-2010, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam Landstrom

My novel MetaGame is FREE as an IBook. Just search on "MetaGame" in your IPad IBook Store. Also, here's a link that might work: http://itunes.apple.com/book/metagame/id365938813

Hi Sam, I finished reading your book a few days ago. I really enjoyed it. It was certainly different from anything I have read before. In the very beginning it sort of reminded me of Ender's Game. But not for long. I was a little disappointed with the ending. It wasn't a bad ending at all but just not what I expected or was hoping. I guess it's best not to be predictable.

~eddie

kjk · 06-08-2010, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottjl

go to the store.. look in the upper left. you should see a button for library and next to it one for categories, in both the featured and charts sections. you can then choose a specific category. at least, that's what is available in the US store.

the sci-fi/fantasy store stopped giving me the "more" option at 50, just like the app store on the ipad. maybe there's a way to browse a longer list via web or itunes. when you're going against the tried and true classics in the overall free section, you're facing some stiff competition. mark twain, brothers grimm, h.g. wells. jane austen, shakespeare. i wouldn't have any hopes of cracking that list if i were you. no offense.

Here is what I see:
http://yfrog.com/9fphotozp

I think I'm on the US store.

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scottjl Reader of Books Posts: 1,632 Karma: 2697 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: none	go to the store.. look in the upper left. you should see a button for library and next to it one for categories, in both the featured and charts sections. you can then choose a specific category. at least, that's what is available in the US store. the sci-fi/fantasy store stopped giving me the "more" option at 50, just like the app store on the ipad. maybe there's a way to browse a longer list via web or itunes. when you're going against the tried and true classics in the overall free section, you're facing some stiff competition. mark twain, brothers grimm, h.g. wells. jane austen, shakespeare. i wouldn't have any hopes of cracking that list if i were you. no offense.

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