Golden Age SF and a melancholy take on Walter Mitty

cromag · 05-13-2015, 04:33 AM

My newest story is available on Smashwords. It's a mix of Golden Age space opera and Walter Mitty daydreams (more like the James Thurber short story -- not the movie adaptations!), but with a somewhat dark view.

It's priced at $1.99 but you can get it for free until June 13th by using coupon code FW88B at checkout.

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/542434

And if you like it, please consider leaving a brief review -- they really matter!

crich70 · 05-13-2015, 11:37 AM

Thanks Cromag.

cromag · 05-13-2015, 03:27 PM

Thank you, crich70! I hope you like it!

cromag · 05-22-2015, 02:59 PM

The coupon is still good, and there are plenty of copies in stock!

gbm · 05-22-2015, 03:15 PM

Got it but it is way down on the TBR.

bernie

PandathePanda · 05-22-2015, 03:20 PM

Thank you cromag

cromag · 05-22-2015, 03:25 PM

Thanks, guys!

GlenBarrington · 05-22-2015, 06:07 PM

I snagged it and will read this weekend. (visiting family for memorial day holiday) If history is any indication, we will all sit around waiting for dinner then argue (in a passive-aggressive manner) over what to watch on TV, and then go to bed in disgust.

Should be PLENTY of time to squeeze this in! Thanks!

cromag · 05-22-2015, 08:31 PM

Thanks! And good luck with your weekend!

cromag · 05-30-2015, 04:19 PM

It's not a holiday weekend anywhere as far as I know, but there's still enough time for a quick escape with a short story. And the "100% Off" coupon code is still good!

Coupon code: FW88B

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/542434

Entlover · 06-01-2015, 01:06 AM

Thanks. I downloaded it but don't know how to send a mobi file to my
Kindle. Can it be done?
Your writing looks very professional. Looking forward to reading it, even if I have to do it online.

cromag · 06-01-2015, 01:22 AM

First off, thanks, Entlover!

There are directions for downloading to a Kindle at Smashwords:

https://www.smashwords.com/about/supportfaq#kindle

I don't own a Kindle myself, so I don't have any first-hand experience, but I'm sure you won't have any difficulty. In the unlikely event that you do, the Smashwords support staff have always been very prompt and knowledgeable when I've had questions.

I hope you enjoy the story! (And don't have any problems!)

cromag · 06-09-2015, 01:07 AM

Just a reminder that the 100% Off coupon code for Living in the Golden Age over at Smashwords will expire this weekend. Get it for free until June 13th by using coupon code FW88B at checkout.

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/542434

If you enjoy it please consider leaving a brief review.

Dr. Drib · 06-09-2015, 06:10 AM

Well, I tried to get it.

I applied the coupon and the price when to 0. Then, when I clicked on 'checkout' NOTHING happened. I was still on the checkout page. It didn't take me to a download page.

I use Smashwords myself, and I've also bought' many free books there.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks.

Pablo · 06-09-2015, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

Well, I tried to get it.

I applied the coupon and the price when to 0. Then, when I clicked on 'checkout' NOTHING happened. I was still on the checkout page. It didn't take me to a download page.

I use Smashwords myself, and I've also bought' many free books there.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks.

Just tried it and was able to download the epub with no problems.

05-13-2015, 04:33 AM	#1
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,163 Karma: 459735575 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	Golden Age SF and a melancholy take on Walter Mitty My newest story is available on Smashwords. It's a mix of Golden Age space opera and Walter Mitty daydreams (more like the James Thurber short story -- not the movie adaptations!), but with a somewhat dark view. It's priced at $1.99 but you can get it for free until June 13th by using coupon code FW88B at checkout. https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/542434 And if you like it, please consider leaving a brief review -- they really matter! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by cromag; 05-13-2015 at 04:48 AM.

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05-13-2015, 11:37 AM	#2
crich70 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,310 Karma: 43993832 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Monroe Wisconsin Device: K3, Kindle Paperwhite, Calibre, and Mobipocket for Pc (netbook)	Thanks Cromag.

05-13-2015, 03:27 PM	#3
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,163 Karma: 459735575 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	Thank you, crich70! I hope you like it!

05-22-2015, 02:59 PM	#4
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,163 Karma: 459735575 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	The coupon is still good, and there are plenty of copies in stock!

05-22-2015, 03:15 PM	#5
gbm Wizard Posts: 2,180 Karma: 8800000 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kobo Clara HD,Hisence Sero 7 Pro RIP, Nook STR, jetbook lite	Got it but it is way down on the TBR. bernie

05-22-2015, 03:20 PM	#6
PandathePanda a toy panda Posts: 2,568 Karma: 26020474 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Onboard the Queen Anne's Revenge Device: Various Android dvices	Thank you cromag

05-22-2015, 03:25 PM	#7
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,163 Karma: 459735575 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	Thanks, guys!

05-22-2015, 06:07 PM	#8
GlenBarrington Cheese Whiz Posts: 1,986 Karma: 11677147 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Springfield, Illinois Device: Kindle PW, Samsung Tab A 10.1(2019), Pixel 6a.	I snagged it and will read this weekend. (visiting family for memorial day holiday) If history is any indication, we will all sit around waiting for dinner then argue (in a passive-aggressive manner) over what to watch on TV, and then go to bed in disgust. Should be PLENTY of time to squeeze this in! Thanks!

05-22-2015, 08:31 PM	#9
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,163 Karma: 459735575 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	Thanks! And good luck with your weekend!

05-30-2015, 04:19 PM	#10
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,163 Karma: 459735575 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	It's not a holiday weekend anywhere as far as I know, but there's still enough time for a quick escape with a short story. And the "100% Off" coupon code is still good! Coupon code: FW88B https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/542434

06-01-2015, 01:06 AM	#11
Entlover Entlover Posts: 3 Karma: 33234 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Device: Kindle	Thanks. I downloaded it but don't know how to send a mobi file to my Kindle. Can it be done? Your writing looks very professional. Looking forward to reading it, even if I have to do it online.

06-01-2015, 01:22 AM	#12
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,163 Karma: 459735575 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	First off, thanks, Entlover! There are directions for downloading to a Kindle at Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/about/supportfaq#kindle I don't own a Kindle myself, so I don't have any first-hand experience, but I'm sure you won't have any difficulty. In the unlikely event that you do, the Smashwords support staff have always been very prompt and knowledgeable when I've had questions. I hope you enjoy the story! (And don't have any problems!)

06-09-2015, 01:07 AM	#13
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,163 Karma: 459735575 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	Just a reminder that the 100% Off coupon code for Living in the Golden Age over at Smashwords will expire this weekend. Get it for free until June 13th by using coupon code FW88B at checkout. https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/542434 If you enjoy it please consider leaving a brief review.

06-09-2015, 06:10 AM	#14
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,403 Karma: 59504381 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	Well, I tried to get it. I applied the coupon and the price when to 0. Then, when I clicked on 'checkout' NOTHING happened. I was still on the checkout page. It didn't take me to a download page. I use Smashwords myself, and I've also bought' many free books there. What am I doing wrong? Thanks.