Now Released: The Lens, by Steve Jordan - Page 2

DigiDirk · 03-03-2009, 05:40 AM

Read about it on the frontpage... and just saved it on my harddisc.

This is shopping at its best!

Dirk

Steven Lyle Jordan · 03-03-2009, 08:45 AM

In a lot of ways, it's also producing at its best. Being able to go from creating a product, to selling it directly to consumers, is in many ways the craftsman's ideal situation. In this case, there are no middlemen to cream off the profits, no fees or tasks forced upon you by an industry or organization beyond your control.

Of course, there can be a downside... for instance, my lack of using an editor on this novel has resulted in a few typos that have crept in after my once- and twice-over. However, the great thing about e-books is that I was informed about those typos immediately, by my consumers. That means I can go back and fix those typos, then re-release the book to the public within a day. (Well, in this case, a few days... bear with me!) And the consumer simply replaces the file, does not landfill the old one, and enjoys it as if it were the original.

That's the power of the digital medium combined with the 21st century communications infrastructure, a power the print world will never match!

Donnageddon · 03-03-2009, 11:38 PM

I was away for a couple of days.. and yahoo!!! A brand new Kestral Voyage awaits!

My only dilemma is Allen Steele's Coyote Horizon came out the same day on FW. Which to read first... hmmm.

As far as dilemma's go, I like this one!

Steven Lyle Jordan · 03-04-2009, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donnageddon

My only dilemma is Allen Steele's Coyote Horizon came out the same day on FW. Which to read first... hmmm.

Oh, good! I was thinking of getting that!

Steven Lyle Jordan · 03-04-2009, 09:00 AM

I was contacted last night by a D.C. newspaper editor, working on an article on e-books... he told me that he had heard I was "one of D.C.'s finest" authors! (Hokay, who here knows someone on the CityPaper?) He's expressed a desire to review one of my books, so I need to decide which one to send him. Any thoughts from the gallery?

pshrynk · 03-04-2009, 10:02 AM

The Mirror Cracks. Definitely.

Steven Lyle Jordan · 03-04-2009, 11:27 AM

Good suggestion, I think...

TheLongshot · 03-04-2009, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Jordan

I was contacted last night by a D.C. newspaper editor, working on an article on e-books... he told me that he had heard I was "one of D.C.'s finest" authors! (Hokay, who here knows someone on the CityPaper?) He's expressed a desire to review one of my books, so I need to decide which one to send him. Any thoughts from the gallery?

I wouldn't get too much of an attitude about it. I'm not exactly impressed by the quality of the City Paper's writing.

And of the ones I've read, The Mirror Cracks is probably a good choice.

Steven Lyle Jordan · 03-04-2009, 03:56 PM

Okay, as that's 2 votes for Mirror (and a notable silence from the rest of the gallery), it's elected. And yeah, I know, the City Paper ain't exactly The New Yorker... but I'll take what I can get! (Mostly, I just hope it results in sales!)

Moe The Cat · 03-04-2009, 09:41 PM

Steve, they say there's no such thing as bad press ... so congratulations on the City Paper review and enjoy the free publicity.

Donnageddon · 03-05-2009, 03:47 PM

Hey Steve, please let us know when the CityPaper article comes out.

Steven Lyle Jordan · 03-05-2009, 11:41 PM

The Lens has just undergone Revision 1, to fix a number of typos found by Moe the Cat (thanks, Moe!). I do plan to send revised copies to everyone who's already ordered, before the weekend is out.

Let's hear it for the power of e-books, self-publishing and electronic distribution!

Hip! Hip!

pshrynk · 03-06-2009, 09:01 AM

umm... Huzzah?

No that's not right!

Steven Lyle Jordan · 03-06-2009, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pshrynk

umm... Huzzah?

No that's not right!

No, that's exactly what I was going for.

I mean, come on! I just released a novel last weekend! My customers already have it! One of them has found some inconsistencies, and I have already been contacted about it! I've revised the book, and will have that revised copy out to everyone who bought the first one!

All in a week!

So, I say again: Hip! Hip!

Gaurnim · 03-06-2009, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Jordan

So, I say again: Hip! Hip!

Hurrah !
For Steve too, then

03-04-2009, 09:00 AM	#20
Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	From the "It's nice to be noticed" department: I was contacted last night by a D.C. newspaper editor, working on an article on e-books... he told me that he had heard I was "one of D.C.'s finest" authors! (Hokay, who here knows someone on the CityPaper?) He's expressed a desire to review one of my books, so I need to decide which one to send him. Any thoughts from the gallery?

03-05-2009, 11:41 PM	#27
Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	Note to all: Revision 1 The Lens has just undergone Revision 1, to fix a number of typos found by Moe the Cat (thanks, Moe!). I do plan to send revised copies to everyone who's already ordered, before the weekend is out. Let's hear it for the power of e-books, self-publishing and electronic distribution! Hip! Hip!

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03-03-2009, 05:40 AM	#16
DigiDirk Connoisseur Posts: 73 Karma: 156 Join Date: Dec 2006 Device: iLiad	Read about it on the frontpage... and just saved it on my harddisc. This is shopping at its best! Dirk

03-03-2009, 08:45 AM	#17
Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	In a lot of ways, it's also producing at its best. Being able to go from creating a product, to selling it directly to consumers, is in many ways the craftsman's ideal situation. In this case, there are no middlemen to cream off the profits, no fees or tasks forced upon you by an industry or organization beyond your control. Of course, there can be a downside... for instance, my lack of using an editor on this novel has resulted in a few typos that have crept in after my once- and twice-over. However, the great thing about e-books is that I was informed about those typos immediately, by my consumers. That means I can go back and fix those typos, then re-release the book to the public within a day. (Well, in this case, a few days... bear with me!) And the consumer simply replaces the file, does not landfill the old one, and enjoys it as if it were the original. That's the power of the digital medium combined with the 21st century communications infrastructure, a power the print world will never match!

03-03-2009, 11:38 PM	#18
Donnageddon Now you lishen here... Posts: 2,494 Karma: 479498 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle-ish Device: Sony PRS-650. Kobo Touch, Kindle Fire	I was away for a couple of days.. and yahoo!!! A brand new Kestral Voyage awaits! My only dilemma is Allen Steele's Coyote Horizon came out the same day on FW. Which to read first... hmmm. As far as dilemma's go, I like this one!

03-04-2009, 10:02 AM	#21
pshrynk Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah! Posts: 11,726 Karma: 8255450 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!	The Mirror Cracks. Definitely.

03-04-2009, 11:27 AM	#22
Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	Good suggestion, I think...

03-04-2009, 03:56 PM	#24
Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	Okay, as that's 2 votes for Mirror (and a notable silence from the rest of the gallery), it's elected. And yeah, I know, the City Paper ain't exactly The New Yorker... but I'll take what I can get! (Mostly, I just hope it results in sales!)

03-04-2009, 09:41 PM	#25
Moe The Cat Bear Melt Posts: 920 Karma: 5433051 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto Device: Google Pixel 6, Moto G9 Power (both with Fbreader) & Kindle PW2	Steve, they say there's no such thing as bad press ... so congratulations on the City Paper review and enjoy the free publicity.

03-05-2009, 03:47 PM	#26
Donnageddon Now you lishen here... Posts: 2,494 Karma: 479498 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle-ish Device: Sony PRS-650. Kobo Touch, Kindle Fire	Hey Steve, please let us know when the CityPaper article comes out.

03-06-2009, 09:01 AM	#28
pshrynk Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah! Posts: 11,726 Karma: 8255450 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!	umm... Huzzah? No that's not right!