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October 20, 2006
Mixed Nuts
Earlier today I heard that the Australia Council Literature Board, from whom I was hoping to receive a grant for the perpetration of a fresh work of sf, that it was passing. In my category, they'd received 177 applications, but accepted only 32, so the odds were about 5:1 against.
Oh well. Bugger. Try again next time. Meanwhile, now that I've got three books out, I get to apply in the next higher category. That's right: I'm now a Third-Level Science Fiction Author! I wonder how many hit dice that works out to?
Then again, the day wasn't a total bust: I've been watching Amazon.ca to see how the new title is getting along. A while back it was up as high as about 16,000--the best result one of my books has seen at Amazon. Then I watched each day as the number sagged; as of yesterday it was almost down to 100,000. Hmm.
Then today I had another squizz, and saw it was up to the lofty heights of 5300!
I nearly fainted. I was all beside myself. As of right now it's dropped down to 6000, but even so. That's up there, that is. Phwoar!
Go and check it out yourself. And, if you're one of the brave and esteemed souls who've actually read HYDROGEN STEEL, why not leave a few words about what you thought? You'd be doing me a favour.
Posted by adrian at October 20, 2006 07:35 PM
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hope everything is going okay there... :)
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at December 11, 2006 01:36 AM
I ordered it just recently! Waiting with bated breath.
-Steve
Posted by: Cubicle Dweller at November 5, 2006 07:37 AM
...and ... finished! Fabulous book, Adrian! My review has been submitted on amazon dot ca, it should be up soon. :)
Posted by: Charlie at October 26, 2006 08:54 AM
Just about finished it, old bean. Enjoying it immensely! I'll be over there shortly. :)
Posted by: Charlie at October 24, 2006 12:54 AM
Oh wow, you're a TLA! (Third Level Author, Three Letter Acronym, take your pick.) Do you get a little badge or something? :-)
You know that following your Amazon sales rank is the surest path to madness, you must resist before it's too late.
Posted by: dshan at October 23, 2006 09:54 AM
10,739 when I checked just now. :D
It would probably be really helpful if there was a picture of the cover! Get on Brian about that for sure!
Posted by: Cheyenne at October 21, 2006 08:04 AM
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