Fictionwise Code 55% - valid to 05/14/12

Josieb1 · 05-12-2012, 09:02 AM

I just played around with the codes in Fictionwise and this one worked and gave 55% off

051112

It says expiry is 14th May, but it may last a day or so beyond that

HarryT · 05-12-2012, 09:18 AM

Cool! So what can I use it for? Anyone have any recommendations for Multiformat SF/Fantasy? I used the 60% off voucher for all the Lawrence Watt-Evans books. Any suggestions?

ATDrake · 05-12-2012, 11:28 AM

Yes, e-Reads has a very good selection of quality backlist sf/fantasy and mystery/crime. You'll be more easily able to see their offerings at their website, and they've got buy-links to lead you to the listings at Fictionwise.

Depending on how old school you want your reading to be, they've got a lot of Harlan Ellison's classic short stories, Fritz Leiber, and they recently added some Robert Silverberg (with new introductions by the author himself), Pamela Sargent, and Elizabeth A. Lynn. I especially recommend out of the authors I've personally read: R.A. MacAvoy (fantasy, but very good, Campbell Award nominee, IIRC), Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (fantasy, but again very good, Nebula Award winner), George Alec Effinger (only read a few, but enjoyed very much; everyone says Budayeen series his best work), Aaron Elkins (mystery/crime thrillers, Edgar Award-winner, Gideon Oliver series has forensic science in it, highly recommended). I also quite enjoyed works by John DeChancie (comedic fantasy/sf), Ru Emerson (crossover RL/fantasy quest), Marta Randall (far future sf & mystery), Clare Bell (historical/anthropomorphic fantasy). I've also read good works out from other publishers by the following authors: Dave Duncan (fantasy & some sf), Greg Bear (sf), Alan Dean Foster (more sf), James R. Benn (historical mystery/crime thrillers).

Other publishers with reasonably high quality sf/fantasy in their catalogues whom I'm going to assume haven't removed their books from FW to only sell elsewhere yet are Wildside Press (erratic about updating their FW offerings; especially recommend Brian Stableford's Biotech Revolution stories; his old school space operas and "gothic decadence" stories not nearly as good, IMHO), Prime Books (only a small selection because likewise erratic, but good quality modern authors), Quintamid LLC & ElectricStory.com & Wonder Audiobooks (good source for collections of single-author shorts; WAB has old-school stuff, some of which is collected US public domain, but others of which are still in copyright by older living authors, so check before buying). Mid-quality newbie sf/fantasy publishers which have a couple of good backlist authors in their stable are Mundania Press (Don Callander, Anne Logston, Louise Cooper, etc.), Mushroom Press (had 2 people who were previously published by DAW, can't remember their names), Double Dragon Publishing (Kenneth C. Flint, Nick Pollotta).

gbm · 05-12-2012, 11:45 AM

They have the First book of G. Harry Stine's Starsea Invaders series.

bernie

Blue Tyson · 05-12-2012, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Cool! So what can I use it for? Anyone have any recommendations for Multiformat SF/Fantasy? I used the 60% off voucher for all the Lawrence Watt-Evans books. Any suggestions?

Cat Karina by Michael Coney
Christopher Hinz' Paratwa Trilogy
Diana Paxson's Shanna series
Burning Bright - Melissa Scott
Planets of Adventure #3: Black Priestess of Varda & Captives of the Weir-Wind by Erik Fennel & Ross Rocklynne
Various Brian Stableford collections like: The Gardens of Tantalus and Other
eBook by Brian Stableford
Santiago: A Myth of the Far Future by Mike Resnick (who has tons more)
Dave Creek's Splendor stories
Unwelcome Bodies by Jennifer Pelland
There are 10 or so Greg Egan stories
The Dreaming [vt The Dreaming Dragons] by Damien Broderick

Blossom · 05-12-2012, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josieb1

I just played around with the codes in Fictionwise and this one worked and gave 55% off

051112

It says expiry is 14th May, but it may last a day or so beyond that

I picked up a few books.

AndrewH · 05-12-2012, 03:11 PM

Thank you! I picked up Moonheart by Charles de Lint to replace my paper copy.

If you've never read Charles de Lint before and are tempted to try one of his works with this Fictionwise coupon code, I'd recommend either The Little Country (one of my favorite books), or Moonheart. Charles de Lint was one of the founders of the urban fantasy genre, before it became overrun with tween vampire romance novels.

Ginwen · 05-12-2012, 04:20 PM

Thanks, picked up the latest Analog and Asimov's SF.

cromag · 05-12-2012, 06:18 PM

There are quite a few of Damon Knight's short stories available, and some longer works. In particular I would recommend "I See You" -- about 70 cents before any coupons. I read it in F&SF when it came out in 1976 -- very imaginative!

EDIT: Okay, followed my own advice and picked up several more of his stories! Thanks for the coupon code.

greenapple · 05-13-2012, 03:02 AM

Do fictionwise mail out this coupon code to subscribers? I don't receive any promo email from fictionwise anymore. The last promo code I received was for 60% 3 weeks back (or was it 4 weeks?).

Did I do anything wrong?

cromag · 05-13-2012, 03:19 AM

I've signed up a couple times and they've never sent me anything. I find out about the coupons here.

HarryT · 05-13-2012, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenapple

Do fictionwise mail out this coupon code to subscribers? I don't receive any promo email from fictionwise anymore. The last promo code I received was for 60% 3 weeks back (or was it 4 weeks?).

Did I do anything wrong?

Yes, they do. I got the email about this 55% off voucher late last night (UK time).

HarryT · 05-13-2012, 05:32 AM

Thanks for the recommendations; I bought the 10 "Gideon Oliver" books by Aaron Elkins; with the voucher code they were $1.80 each, which is a bargain.

Blue Tyson · 05-13-2012, 06:27 AM

Here's one I noticed on the new list!

from Wonder :-

The Daughter of Thor and Other Fantastic Adventures and Weird Tales - Edmond Hamilton

https://store.fictionwise.com/ebooks...ond-Hamilton/?

Josieb1 · 05-13-2012, 10:09 AM

I never get anything from them, I just played around with the date and got lucky. Picked up 7 books yesterday and looking at a few more today.

05-12-2012, 09:02 AM	#1
Josieb1 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,013 Karma: 18018738 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Device: Kobo Forma, Libra2, Clara 2e, Kindle PW SE & Kindle 2022	Fictionwise Code 55% - valid to 05/14/12 I just played around with the codes in Fictionwise and this one worked and gave 55% off 051112 It says expiry is 14th May, but it may last a day or so beyond that

05-12-2012, 04:20 PM	#8
Ginwen Addict Posts: 261 Karma: 777376 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kent, WA Device: Kindle Touch/IPad	Thanks, picked up the latest Analog and Asimov's SF. Last edited by Ginwen; 05-12-2012 at 07:21 PM.

05-12-2012, 06:18 PM	#9
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 24,303 Karma: 459220161 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	There are quite a few of Damon Knight's short stories available, and some longer works. In particular I would recommend "I See You" -- about 70 cents before any coupons. I read it in F&SF when it came out in 1976 -- very imaginative! EDIT: Okay, followed my own advice and picked up several more of his stories! Thanks for the coupon code. Last edited by cromag; 05-12-2012 at 11:45 PM.

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05-12-2012, 09:18 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Cool! So what can I use it for? Anyone have any recommendations for Multiformat SF/Fantasy? I used the 60% off voucher for all the Lawrence Watt-Evans books. Any suggestions?

05-12-2012, 11:28 AM	#3
ATDrake Wizzard Posts: 11,517 Karma: 33048258 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Roundworld Device: Kindle 2 International, Sony PRS-T1, BlackBerry PlayBook, Acer Iconia	Yes, e-Reads has a very good selection of quality backlist sf/fantasy and mystery/crime. You'll be more easily able to see their offerings at their website, and they've got buy-links to lead you to the listings at Fictionwise. Depending on how old school you want your reading to be, they've got a lot of Harlan Ellison's classic short stories, Fritz Leiber, and they recently added some Robert Silverberg (with new introductions by the author himself), Pamela Sargent, and Elizabeth A. Lynn. I especially recommend out of the authors I've personally read: R.A. MacAvoy (fantasy, but very good, Campbell Award nominee, IIRC), Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (fantasy, but again very good, Nebula Award winner), George Alec Effinger (only read a few, but enjoyed very much; everyone says Budayeen series his best work), Aaron Elkins (mystery/crime thrillers, Edgar Award-winner, Gideon Oliver series has forensic science in it, highly recommended). I also quite enjoyed works by John DeChancie (comedic fantasy/sf), Ru Emerson (crossover RL/fantasy quest), Marta Randall (far future sf & mystery), Clare Bell (historical/anthropomorphic fantasy). I've also read good works out from other publishers by the following authors: Dave Duncan (fantasy & some sf), Greg Bear (sf), Alan Dean Foster (more sf), James R. Benn (historical mystery/crime thrillers). Other publishers with reasonably high quality sf/fantasy in their catalogues whom I'm going to assume haven't removed their books from FW to only sell elsewhere yet are Wildside Press (erratic about updating their FW offerings; especially recommend Brian Stableford's Biotech Revolution stories; his old school space operas and "gothic decadence" stories not nearly as good, IMHO), Prime Books (only a small selection because likewise erratic, but good quality modern authors), Quintamid LLC & ElectricStory.com & Wonder Audiobooks (good source for collections of single-author shorts; WAB has old-school stuff, some of which is collected US public domain, but others of which are still in copyright by older living authors, so check before buying). Mid-quality newbie sf/fantasy publishers which have a couple of good backlist authors in their stable are Mundania Press (Don Callander, Anne Logston, Louise Cooper, etc.), Mushroom Press (had 2 people who were previously published by DAW, can't remember their names), Double Dragon Publishing (Kenneth C. Flint, Nick Pollotta).

05-12-2012, 11:45 AM	#4
gbm Wizard Posts: 2,082 Karma: 8796704 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Kobo Clara HD,Hisence Sero 7 Pro RIP, Nook STR, jetbook lite	They have the First book of G. Harry Stine's Starsea Invaders series. bernie

05-12-2012, 03:11 PM	#7
AndrewH Fanatic Posts: 553 Karma: 1234566 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver, WA Device: Sony PRS-T1, & Kobo Mini	Thank you! I picked up Moonheart by Charles de Lint to replace my paper copy. If you've never read Charles de Lint before and are tempted to try one of his works with this Fictionwise coupon code, I'd recommend either The Little Country (one of my favorite books), or Moonheart. Charles de Lint was one of the founders of the urban fantasy genre, before it became overrun with tween vampire romance novels.

05-13-2012, 03:02 AM	#10
greenapple Evangelist Posts: 404 Karma: 664 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle DX, Kobo Aura HD	Do fictionwise mail out this coupon code to subscribers? I don't receive any promo email from fictionwise anymore. The last promo code I received was for 60% 3 weeks back (or was it 4 weeks?). Did I do anything wrong?

05-13-2012, 03:19 AM	#11
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 24,303 Karma: 459220161 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	I've signed up a couple times and they've never sent me anything. I find out about the coupons here.

05-13-2012, 05:32 AM	#13
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Thanks for the recommendations; I bought the 10 "Gideon Oliver" books by Aaron Elkins; with the voucher code they were $1.80 each, which is a bargain.

05-13-2012, 06:27 AM	#14
Blue Tyson Blue Captain Posts: 1,595 Karma: 5000236 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Australia Device: Kindle Keyboard 3G,Huawei Ideos X3,Kobo Mini	Here's one I noticed on the new list! from Wonder :- The Daughter of Thor and Other Fantastic Adventures and Weird Tales - Edmond Hamilton https://store.fictionwise.com/ebooks...ond-Hamilton/?

05-13-2012, 10:09 AM	#15
Josieb1 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,013 Karma: 18018738 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Device: Kobo Forma, Libra2, Clara 2e, Kindle PW SE & Kindle 2022	I never get anything from them, I just played around with the date and got lucky. Picked up 7 books yesterday and looking at a few more today.

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