The Losing Role | WWII Espionage Thriller

[Quake1028]

Actually, I went ahead and got all 3 of Steve's books. $4.50 right now at Smashwords can't be beat.

[Steve Anderson]

Originally Posted by Trebro

Just wanted to put up a quick note to say that I really enjoyed this book, and that I probably wouldn't have tried it without getting a shot at a freebie, since I didn't know the author.

Now that I do...I'm going to read his other books, and pay for them.

Losing Role is a very good character study, and those who like that type of book will enjoy this one a lot.

Anyone got a recommendation on which of Anderson's books to read next?

Thanks, Trebro. I appreciate the read. If you're the one who left the nice review on Smashwords, I appreciate it all the more.

As for my other two books out, I won't tell you which to read but I can say they're each different -- Besserwisser is a satirical mystery and False Refuge a noir thriller. The Losing Role is closer to what I'll be writing going forward, however.

It means a lot to hear from people who like what I'm up to. Thanks again.

Steve

[Steve Anderson]

Originally Posted by Quake1028

Actually, I went ahead and got all 3 of Steve's books. $4.50 right now at Smashwords can't be beat.

Thanks, Quake. I appreciate your giving me a read and hope you like 'em.

Steve

[Steve Anderson]

Also, all, I changed the title of this thread so I doesn't say the book's free anymore, but the old title still shows up in the forum. Can't find a way to fix that, unless someone wants to give me a tip?

Feeling slightly clueless,
Steve

[dreams]

Originally Posted by Steve Anderson

Also, all, I changed the title of this thread so I doesn't say the book's free anymore, but the old title still shows up in the forum. Can't find a way to fix that, unless someone wants to give me a tip?

Feeling slightly clueless,
Steve

I can change it for you, if you let me know what you would like it changed to say.

Also, at the top of this Author forum, there is a sticky thread that explains how you can also report your post to have something changed by a member of the moderation team.

dreams

[Steve Anderson]

Thanks, dreams. I'll be sure to find that sticky next time. Meanwhile, please change the title to

The Losing Role | WWII Espionage Thriller

That way I can drop in future promotions without changing the title.

Thanks for the help!

Steve

[Worldwalker]

This might be a weird question, but...

What font was used on the cover of False Refuge? I'm not 100% certain without a look at the N, but I think it (assuming the eroded effect was 'shopped) is a font I've been trying to track down for a while.

[Steve Anderson]

Originally Posted by Worldwalker

This might be a weird question, but...

What font was used on the cover of False Refuge? I'm not 100% certain without a look at the N, but I think it (assuming the eroded effect was 'shopped) is a font I've been trying to track down for a while.

Not a weird question at all, Worldwalker. I found the font here:

http://www.dafont.com/my-world.font

The site has a lot of other stencil fonts as well. I hope this helps.

Steve

[Worldwalker]

Close but no cigar.

I've looked at a disturbing number of stencil fonts, everywhere from the big foundries to dubious free sites, even fed the one sample I have to What The Font?, with no luck. I know it's out there -- I've seen a couple of instances of it being used -- but nobody seems to have the thing. *sigh*

[Steve Anderson]

Originally Posted by Worldwalker

Close but no cigar.

I've looked at a disturbing number of stencil fonts, everywhere from the big foundries to dubious free sites, even fed the one sample I have to What The Font?, with no luck. I know it's out there -- I've seen a couple of instances of it being used -- but nobody seems to have the thing. *sigh*

Worldwalker, I know what you mean about looking at a disturbing number of stencil fonts. Believe me. My Moby Dick is a 1940s brush font that was used a lot in Europe for all kinds of titles. The Losing Role has the closest one I can find, but I know there's a better one out there.

You will find it.

[Worldwalker]

Have you tried What The Font? It's at its best with conventional text fonts, but it might have a chance with a brush font (my stencil font just gave it spasms).

[AnemicOak]

Never tried What The Font?, looks interesting. When I'm trying to find a font while working I've used IdentiFont from time to time with OK results.

[Steve Anderson]

Originally Posted by Worldwalker

Have you tried What The Font? It's at its best with conventional text fonts, but it might have a chance with a brush font (my stencil font just gave it spasms).

That was a big help, thanks! I found the font I was seeking -- I'm using it in my next cover redesign.

Steve

[Steve Anderson]

Hi all,

The New Podler Review of Books reviewed The Losing Role this week. Reviewer David Drazul calls the novel "an excellent WWII espionage thriller that transcends the genre, making it a story that you don't have to be a history buff to enjoy."

http://thenewpodlerreviews.blogspot....-anderson.html

I hope you'll give it a look.

Thanks and happy reading,
Steve

[Steve Anderson]

Hi all,

I wanted to let you know that The Losing Role is 50% off for Smashwords' July Sale -- just use coupon code SWS50: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/11265

Smashwords offers Kindle versions, by the way. So, just a few more days to grab this deal -- same goes for my other novels, False Refuge and Besserwisser: A Novel.

Thanks!

Happy reading,
Steve