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The Collection is Coming out of Storage
Remember The Collection? The first installment in my new DeWitt Agency art-crime series? Yeah, maybe not so much. What happened to that, anyway?
What happened is that I started querying agents, a process that hasn't improved since the last time I did it (for Doha 12). I got one request for a full copy, and thereafter one of the nicest rejection emails I've ever received. From the rest: crickets.
Being two-thirds of the way through the sequel, Stealing Ghosts, has forced the issue. If I'm going to keep working on this series -- which I'm really enjoying -- I have to eventually kick the first episode out the door so it can blaze a trail for the rest to follow. So eventually is now.
What does this mean? A lot of the prep work is already started. I've applied for a copyright; I have working Kindle and ePub editions; and the cover art is underway. I've tentatively set 31 October as the release date -- we'll see if everything comes together by then.
If you're reading this, it means you're a GR friend or follower; thank you for that. If you're interested in being an early reviewer -- basically, having a review cocked and ready to fire the moment the Amazon and B&N listings go up -- grab an e-ARC from BookFunnel at http://dl.bookfunnel.com/2r9cmzegc4.
In the meantime, check out the sample chapters from The Collection . If you like what you see, tell other people who might be interested. The sled's heading down the hill now -- buckle up for the ride.
What happened is that I started querying agents, a process that hasn't improved since the last time I did it (for Doha 12). I got one request for a full copy, and thereafter one of the nicest rejection emails I've ever received. From the rest: crickets.
Being two-thirds of the way through the sequel, Stealing Ghosts, has forced the issue. If I'm going to keep working on this series -- which I'm really enjoying -- I have to eventually kick the first episode out the door so it can blaze a trail for the rest to follow. So eventually is now.
What does this mean? A lot of the prep work is already started. I've applied for a copyright; I have working Kindle and ePub editions; and the cover art is underway. I've tentatively set 31 October as the release date -- we'll see if everything comes together by then.
If you're reading this, it means you're a GR friend or follower; thank you for that. If you're interested in being an early reviewer -- basically, having a review cocked and ready to fire the moment the Amazon and B&N listings go up -- grab an e-ARC from BookFunnel at http://dl.bookfunnel.com/2r9cmzegc4.
In the meantime, check out the sample chapters from The Collection . If you like what you see, tell other people who might be interested. The sled's heading down the hill now -- buckle up for the ride.
The Collection is almost here
The Collection
, the first book in the DeWitt Agency Files art-crime novels, is primed to release on 14 November.
You can pre-order your e-book edition now:
- Kindle
- Nook
- Kobo
The trade paperback edition will be available on 14 November.
Go to my website for more information about The Collection .
You can pre-order your e-book edition now:
- Kindle
- Nook
- Kobo
The trade paperback edition will be available on 14 November.
Go to my website for more information about The Collection .
The Collection has arrived
The Collection
-- the first book in the DeWitt Agency Files art-crime series -- is finally available in stores.
It's available for Kindle, Nook, Kobo, Tolino and trade paperback through a number of outlets all over the world. Check www.wombatgroup.com/collection for the latest list of retailers.
Criminal Element said:
It's available for Kindle, Nook, Kobo, Tolino and trade paperback through a number of outlets all over the world. Check www.wombatgroup.com/collection for the latest list of retailers.
Criminal Element said:
"The Collection is a breezy read in the way the very early Leslie Charteris's Saint novels were breezy: entertaining with an underlining of grit below the surface... I’m certainly looking forward to more adventures in this budding series."
