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snipenekkid · 03-24-2011, 02:23 AM

fyi:

Some of us got Hal Spacejock nominated for this month's MR Book of the Month Club selection. Here is the 3rd, mine of course...

But anyone looking for a reason to read the book might want to vote in the "voting thread" now that the nominations are closed. Not sure if or when the voting thread will be opened. should be soon though just peek there now and again.

Nomination thread: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...=126347&page=5

Oh, this month's theme was "Humor" and this was such a fun read. If there are enough votes it then it would be the official read for the club. After that there is always a discussion thread for the book.

Post with final list of books which will be in the voting thread:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...45#post1454645

Anyway, just thought I would pass along the nomination.

sabredog · 03-24-2011, 02:42 AM

I am a third of the way through HS-1 and thoroughly enjoying the book. Great stuff!

Spacejock · 03-25-2011, 12:45 AM

Thanks for the nomination - I really appreciate it.

Also glad you're enjoying the book, sabredog. Book one was my first effort, and the second and subsequent books (apparently) get better and better. (Just as well - as an author I'd hardly want to get worse with each book!)

Spacejock · 03-25-2011, 12:53 AM

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=126917

Fingers crossed...

Solicitous · 03-25-2011, 03:48 AM

I voted for it. I grabbed a free copy some time ago and always wanted to read it. So this month I will. Reading some peoples' opinions of it and it seems to rate fairly highly.

Edit: Ok, for whatever reason I couldn't find the copy I downloaded when it was free. So I bought the ebook just now and about to start it.

siraks · 03-25-2011, 06:00 PM

just purchased my set, been waiting all week to get em and now i have. can't wait to start reading, from what i saw floating around on the net they are fun reads.
i bought the bundle pack of 4.

sabredog · 03-27-2011, 08:36 PM

Finished book 1 and throughly enjoyed it.

I must say there were shades of Harry Harrison's great Stainless Steel Rat books with some of the antics that Hal and Clunk got up to.

Will I read the other books in the series? Absolutely!

Spacejock · 03-27-2011, 09:15 PM

This is the part where I confess I've not read Stainless Steel Rat ...

In fact, I'd never even read Pratchett until Hal 2 was published. I'm a stickler for reading a series in order, and back in 2002 it wasn't as easy (or as cheap) to order books online - and I couldn't find Colour of Magic anywhere.

Subconsciously, I probably realised it wouldn't be a good idea to read in the genre, not while I was trying to establish my characters and their surroundings. Once I'd written two books I relaxed my rules a bit and got into Red Dwarf (had never seen an ep before that - I'm only halfway through season 2 now...)

That's why I don't mind people comparing my stuff with others - I know I didn't cherry-pick characters or ideas from the big names in the genre, and any similarities are coincidental.

Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed the book. The first in a series is where the author is still getting to meet the characters, and there are always things which look a bit creaky when you go back and read it with a more experienced eye. (I spotted half a dozen little things when I was re-formatting it for the ebook, but I decided not to mess with it.)

sabredog · 03-27-2011, 10:11 PM

After an evening out ruined by a family argument, my miserable mood was completely changed by reading about Clunk dumping the contents of the Gull's waste tank

My wife was wondering what I was laughing at until I passed my Kobo over to her to read the page. She joined in the laughter as well.

snipenekkid · 03-28-2011, 08:28 AM

we need Clunk t-shirts. And Clunk needs a catch phrase. Time to work on merchandising!!

Spacejock · 03-28-2011, 09:42 AM

Off the top of my head ...

"If it ain't broke, let Mr Spacejock handle it."

sabredog · 03-28-2011, 07:24 PM

"Clunk...The thinking machine's crumpet"

JTAL604622 · 03-28-2011, 07:42 PM

I just found your new pricing on the books!!!!

I must say I bought book 2 over a year ago and traveled and got back from DC and went to go buy the other 2 (first one i got for free) and they got moved to another online publisher.

I am estatic to get them as a set and will be ordering my 4 pack tonight...might as well order all for or only 5 more...finally ill be able to finish reading the series...

Thanks for making them available again for a great price...

Jonathon

Spacejock · 03-28-2011, 09:11 PM

That's okay, it only took me about two years to talk my publisher into it. I'm very stubborn.

I was devastated when they stopped selling the $5 version and moved to a $16 each via a middle-man. The first I knew was when the upset emails started coming through. What I did was to tell people unofficially to buy one of the $16 ones, and then I'd email them the others for free. I couldn't exactly put that on my website though, and it killed off any momentum the books might have enjoyed. I had to go through my website and blogs hunting down all mentions of 'DRM-free', 'Cheap' and 'Under $5' so I could edit them out.

(I don't blame my publisher - they have 400+ titles on their list and ebooks are taking a lot of companies by surprise.)

In Australia, regular paperbacks sell for $20-$22. Publishers figured they could sell ebooks for the paperback price minus 20%, but in my opinion they're digging a hole for themselves. Especially when bookstores are going broke & closing shops.

JTAL604622 · 03-28-2011, 09:38 PM

Bought and I highly recommend to anyone on the fence....

Do not hesitate....best books for the price easily!

Jonathon

03-24-2011, 02:23 AM	#241
snipenekkid Banned Posts: 760 Karma: 51034 Join Date: Feb 2009	fyi: Some of us got Hal Spacejock nominated for this month's MR Book of the Month Club selection. Here is the 3rd, mine of course... But anyone looking for a reason to read the book might want to vote in the "voting thread" now that the nominations are closed. Not sure if or when the voting thread will be opened. should be soon though just peek there now and again. Nomination thread: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...=126347&page=5 Oh, this month's theme was "Humor" and this was such a fun read. If there are enough votes it then it would be the official read for the club. After that there is always a discussion thread for the book. Post with final list of books which will be in the voting thread: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...45#post1454645 Anyway, just thought I would pass along the nomination. Last edited by snipenekkid; 03-24-2011 at 12:06 PM.

03-25-2011, 12:53 AM	#244
Spacejock Hal Spacejock & yWriter Posts: 125 Karma: 1100412 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia Device: Kindle	https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=126917 Fingers crossed... Last edited by Spacejock; 03-27-2011 at 10:40 PM.

03-25-2011, 03:48 AM	#245
Solicitous Wizard Posts: 1,434 Karma: 1525776 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: TAS, Australia Device: Astak Pocket Pro (Black), 2 x Kindle WiFi (Graphite), iPod Touch 4G	I voted for it. I grabbed a free copy some time ago and always wanted to read it. So this month I will. Reading some peoples' opinions of it and it seems to rate fairly highly. Edit: Ok, for whatever reason I couldn't find the copy I downloaded when it was free. So I bought the ebook just now and about to start it. Last edited by Solicitous; 03-25-2011 at 05:53 AM. Reason: Edit

03-27-2011, 10:11 PM	#249
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,629 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	After an evening out ruined by a family argument, my miserable mood was completely changed by reading about Clunk dumping the contents of the Gull's waste tank My wife was wondering what I was laughing at until I passed my Kobo over to her to read the page. She joined in the laughter as well. Last edited by sabredog; 03-27-2011 at 11:10 PM. Reason: re-read and then edited to remove a unintended spoiler

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03-24-2011, 02:42 AM	#242
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,629 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	I am a third of the way through HS-1 and thoroughly enjoying the book. Great stuff!

03-25-2011, 12:45 AM	#243
Spacejock Hal Spacejock & yWriter Posts: 125 Karma: 1100412 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia Device: Kindle	Thanks for the nomination - I really appreciate it. Also glad you're enjoying the book, sabredog. Book one was my first effort, and the second and subsequent books (apparently) get better and better. (Just as well - as an author I'd hardly want to get worse with each book!)

03-25-2011, 06:00 PM	#246
siraks use the force Posts: 575 Karma: 564666 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ontario Device: Kobo Touch, Lenovo K1	just purchased my set, been waiting all week to get em and now i have. can't wait to start reading, from what i saw floating around on the net they are fun reads. i bought the bundle pack of 4.

03-27-2011, 08:36 PM	#247
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,629 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	Finished book 1 and throughly enjoyed it. I must say there were shades of Harry Harrison's great Stainless Steel Rat books with some of the antics that Hal and Clunk got up to. Will I read the other books in the series? Absolutely!

03-27-2011, 09:15 PM	#248
Spacejock Hal Spacejock & yWriter Posts: 125 Karma: 1100412 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia Device: Kindle	This is the part where I confess I've not read Stainless Steel Rat ... In fact, I'd never even read Pratchett until Hal 2 was published. I'm a stickler for reading a series in order, and back in 2002 it wasn't as easy (or as cheap) to order books online - and I couldn't find Colour of Magic anywhere. Subconsciously, I probably realised it wouldn't be a good idea to read in the genre, not while I was trying to establish my characters and their surroundings. Once I'd written two books I relaxed my rules a bit and got into Red Dwarf (had never seen an ep before that - I'm only halfway through season 2 now...) That's why I don't mind people comparing my stuff with others - I know I didn't cherry-pick characters or ideas from the big names in the genre, and any similarities are coincidental. Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed the book. The first in a series is where the author is still getting to meet the characters, and there are always things which look a bit creaky when you go back and read it with a more experienced eye. (I spotted half a dozen little things when I was re-formatting it for the ebook, but I decided not to mess with it.)

03-28-2011, 08:28 AM	#250
snipenekkid Banned Posts: 760 Karma: 51034 Join Date: Feb 2009	we need Clunk t-shirts. And Clunk needs a catch phrase. Time to work on merchandising!!

03-28-2011, 09:42 AM	#251
Spacejock Hal Spacejock & yWriter Posts: 125 Karma: 1100412 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia Device: Kindle	Off the top of my head ... "If it ain't broke, let Mr Spacejock handle it."

03-28-2011, 07:24 PM	#252
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,629 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	"Clunk...The thinking machine's crumpet"

03-28-2011, 07:42 PM	#253
JTAL604622 Enthusiast Posts: 40 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Sony 900	I just found your new pricing on the books!!!! I must say I bought book 2 over a year ago and traveled and got back from DC and went to go buy the other 2 (first one i got for free) and they got moved to another online publisher. I am estatic to get them as a set and will be ordering my 4 pack tonight...might as well order all for or only 5 more...finally ill be able to finish reading the series... Thanks for making them available again for a great price... Jonathon

03-28-2011, 09:11 PM	#254
Spacejock Hal Spacejock & yWriter Posts: 125 Karma: 1100412 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia Device: Kindle	That's okay, it only took me about two years to talk my publisher into it. I'm very stubborn. I was devastated when they stopped selling the $5 version and moved to a $16 each via a middle-man. The first I knew was when the upset emails started coming through. What I did was to tell people unofficially to buy one of the $16 ones, and then I'd email them the others for free. I couldn't exactly put that on my website though, and it killed off any momentum the books might have enjoyed. I had to go through my website and blogs hunting down all mentions of 'DRM-free', 'Cheap' and 'Under $5' so I could edit them out. (I don't blame my publisher - they have 400+ titles on their list and ebooks are taking a lot of companies by surprise.) In Australia, regular paperbacks sell for $20-$22. Publishers figured they could sell ebooks for the paperback price minus 20%, but in my opinion they're digging a hole for themselves. Especially when bookstores are going broke & closing shops.

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03-28-2011, 09:38 PM	#255
JTAL604622 Enthusiast Posts: 40 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Sony 900	Bought and I highly recommend to anyone on the fence.... Do not hesitate....best books for the price easily! Jonathon