And another one surfaces

HarryPigg · 12-29-2008, 09:26 AM

Hi All,

I'm Bob and I'm from Ireland. I've been a voracious reader for more years than I care to remember as well as being a tech head so have been looking forward to getting my hands on an ebook reader for quite a while now. As is usual with these things they tend to take a while to cross the Atlantic so my good lady wife secretly procured a PRS-505 for me from the US (what a girl!) and I'm more than impressed. I'm still not convinced about the cost of ebooks but have been catching up on all the Edgar Rice Burroughs books I remember from my formative reading years (thanks guys).

I'm a part-time writer and my own book The Third Pig Detective Agency will be published by Harper Collins in the middle of next year. Prior to that, they intend to make it available as a free download for a few months to test the waters so I'll let you know when it's available and hopefully it might raise a smile or two.

I've been dipping into the forums for the past few days and like what I see. Lots of really good stuff here.

Bob

lilac_jive · 12-29-2008, 09:28 AM

What a good wife you have!

Can't wait to check out your book, I'm guessing it's a mystery?

As for ebook prices, I think eventually they'll start dropping, it's just going to take a while.

ShortNCuddlyAm · 12-29-2008, 09:28 AM

Welcome Bob.

Please do let us know when your book is available!

Elsi · 12-29-2008, 10:05 AM

Hello Bob. First of all, let me welcome you to MobileRead. This is definitely the best place to find out all about eBooks and their readers (both human and electronic). Step right up and tell us all about the kind of books you voraciously read. You'll find all kinds of readers here. Some of us (like me) gulp down books as fast as we can read. Others read more carefully and thoughtfully.

Next, tell us more about your book. There are several authors that hang out here. Some have gone the self-publishing route and others have brought their books out through the more traditional publishing route. I, for one, am eager to try out new authors, so be sure to let us know as soon as your book becomes available.

zelda_pinwheel · 12-29-2008, 11:09 AM

hello bob, that's great news about your book, congratulations ! and making it available as a free download before it's published is a brilliant way to get some publicity and start gaining readers. i believe cory doctorow (among others) managed to make a name for himself partially through free ebooks which allowed new readers to discover his work.

hopefully it will continue to be available as an ebook after the paper version is published as well ! if harper collins has no plans to do that, and you've retained the digital rights, you might think about publishing it yourself via any number of the distribution plateforms available for writers. or if you want to continue giving it away, take a look at feedbooks for an excellent publishing and distribution plateform. in addition, there are plenty of people here on MR who would probably be happy to help you with the format conversion in exchange for a free copy of the book.

please do let us know when it's available ; i love mysteries and i'm always happy to find a new author. cheers !

MickeyC · 12-29-2008, 12:32 PM

Hi Bob and welcome to the Forum. You owe your wife!

HarryPigg · 12-30-2008, 10:35 AM

Thanks all for the welcome and support.
To answer your questions: yes, the book is a mystery - of sorts. My publisher conjured up the phrase "nursery rhyme noir" to describe it and I think it's pretty good. It swims in the same pool as Jasper Fforde but I'm very much paddling in the shallow end.
My avatar is a cut from the draft cover and as I get more details I'll happily post them here.

zelda_pinwheel · 12-30-2008, 10:49 AM

"nursery rhyme noir", heh, sounds good ! looking forward to reading it. please do keep us updated.

ShortNCuddlyAm · 12-30-2008, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryPigg

It swims in the same pool as Jasper Fforde

Oooh - looking forward to hearing more about it too - he's one of my favourite authors!

12-29-2008, 09:26 AM	#1
HarryPigg Alleged Writer Posts: 20 Karma: 498294 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ireland Device: Sony PRS-505	And another one surfaces Hi All, I'm Bob and I'm from Ireland. I've been a voracious reader for more years than I care to remember as well as being a tech head so have been looking forward to getting my hands on an ebook reader for quite a while now. As is usual with these things they tend to take a while to cross the Atlantic so my good lady wife secretly procured a PRS-505 for me from the US (what a girl!) and I'm more than impressed. I'm still not convinced about the cost of ebooks but have been catching up on all the Edgar Rice Burroughs books I remember from my formative reading years (thanks guys). I'm a part-time writer and my own book The Third Pig Detective Agency will be published by Harper Collins in the middle of next year. Prior to that, they intend to make it available as a free download for a few months to test the waters so I'll let you know when it's available and hopefully it might raise a smile or two. I've been dipping into the forums for the past few days and like what I see. Lots of really good stuff here. Bob

12-29-2008, 09:28 AM	#2
lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,870 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	What a good wife you have! Can't wait to check out your book, I'm guessing it's a mystery? As for ebook prices, I think eventually they'll start dropping, it's just going to take a while.

12-29-2008, 09:28 AM	#3
ShortNCuddlyAm WWHALD Posts: 7,879 Karma: 337114 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mitcham, Surrey, UK Device: iPad. Selling my silver 505 here	Welcome Bob. Please do let us know when your book is available!

12-29-2008, 10:05 AM	#4
Elsi Wizard Posts: 2,366 Karma: 12000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas, USA Device: Kindle; Sony PRS 505; Blackberry 8700C	Hello Bob. First of all, let me welcome you to MobileRead. This is definitely the best place to find out all about eBooks and their readers (both human and electronic). Step right up and tell us all about the kind of books you voraciously read. You'll find all kinds of readers here. Some of us (like me) gulp down books as fast as we can read. Others read more carefully and thoughtfully. Next, tell us more about your book. There are several authors that hang out here. Some have gone the self-publishing route and others have brought their books out through the more traditional publishing route. I, for one, am eager to try out new authors, so be sure to let us know as soon as your book becomes available.

12-29-2008, 11:09 AM	#5
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	hello bob, that's great news about your book, congratulations ! and making it available as a free download before it's published is a brilliant way to get some publicity and start gaining readers. i believe cory doctorow (among others) managed to make a name for himself partially through free ebooks which allowed new readers to discover his work. hopefully it will continue to be available as an ebook after the paper version is published as well ! if harper collins has no plans to do that, and you've retained the digital rights, you might think about publishing it yourself via any number of the distribution plateforms available for writers. or if you want to continue giving it away, take a look at feedbooks for an excellent publishing and distribution plateform. in addition, there are plenty of people here on MR who would probably be happy to help you with the format conversion in exchange for a free copy of the book. please do let us know when it's available ; i love mysteries and i'm always happy to find a new author. cheers !

12-29-2008, 12:32 PM	#6
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi Bob and welcome to the Forum. You owe your wife!

12-30-2008, 10:35 AM	#7
HarryPigg Alleged Writer Posts: 20 Karma: 498294 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ireland Device: Sony PRS-505	Thanks all for the welcome and support. To answer your questions: yes, the book is a mystery - of sorts. My publisher conjured up the phrase "nursery rhyme noir" to describe it and I think it's pretty good. It swims in the same pool as Jasper Fforde but I'm very much paddling in the shallow end. My avatar is a cut from the draft cover and as I get more details I'll happily post them here.

12-30-2008, 10:49 AM	#8
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	"nursery rhyme noir", heh, sounds good ! looking forward to reading it. please do keep us updated.

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