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Under Contract
"Traditional publishing ruined my life!"
Many writers tell tales of the horrors of writing for a traditional book publisher. None are quite like Under Contract.
Under Contract reveals the long-buried tale of Craig Hansen’s secret past as a contract writer working for a traditional print publisher, and everything that led to his long, twenty-year silence before emerging last year as an independent author.
It’s a tale that never needed to be told, probably shouldn’t have been told, yet against all legal advice, common sense, and wisdom, has now been told.
So, did Craig Hansen survive a secret past as a contract writer for a traditional publisher, or is he full of cherry smoothie? Decide for yourself.
Featuring heavy doses of horror and satire with a metafiction boost, Under Contract is a standalone short story of approximately 5,800 words (about 17 pages) and is intended for older readers.
Craig Hansen is the author of the young adult novel, Most Likely, and the young adult novella, Shada. He lives in Oregon where he is currently working on his next books, a horror novel for older readers, EyeCU; and the young adult novel, Ember, the follow-up to Shada.
Many writers tell tales of the horrors of writing for a traditional book publisher. None are quite like Under Contract.
Under Contract reveals the long-buried tale of Craig Hansen’s secret past as a contract writer working for a traditional print publisher, and everything that led to his long, twenty-year silence before emerging last year as an independent author.
It’s a tale that never needed to be told, probably shouldn’t have been told, yet against all legal advice, common sense, and wisdom, has now been told.
So, did Craig Hansen survive a secret past as a contract writer for a traditional publisher, or is he full of cherry smoothie? Decide for yourself.
Featuring heavy doses of horror and satire with a metafiction boost, Under Contract is a standalone short story of approximately 5,800 words (about 17 pages) and is intended for older readers.
Craig Hansen is the author of the young adult novel, Most Likely, and the young adult novella, Shada. He lives in Oregon where he is currently working on his next books, a horror novel for older readers, EyeCU; and the young adult novel, Ember, the follow-up to Shada.
- GenresHumor
17 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 5, 2012
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About the author
Craig Hansen
15 books84 followersCraig Hansen wrote his first SF published short story, “The S.S. Nova,” when he was fourteen. It was published in the Minnesota Writers in the Schools COMPAS program’s 1981 anthology of student writing, When It Grows Up, You Say Goodbye To It. That was when he decided to dedicate himself to writing.
Hansen earned two degrees at Minnesota State University at Mankato under the mentorship of young adult novelist Terry Davis. In the years that followed, Hansen worked a variety of jobs, including five years in journalism in northwestern Wisconsin, where he earned several state awards for his writing and editing.
His work has appeared in the Meadowbrook Press anthology, Girls to the Rescue, Book 1, as well as the true crime journal, Ripper Notes, in volume 28.
His first novel, Most Likely, was released in May 2011. Shada, the first installment of the Ember Cole series of young adult paranormal suspense books, was published in September 2011. Under Contract followed in the spring of 2012. The Devohrah Initiative appeared in August 2013. Nice Girl Like You appeared in June 2014, and Spoiled in September 2014. The Woodsman is his most recent work.
Hansen remains hard at work on several projects that will be announced when they are close to release, on his author website.
Hansen lives in Oregon with his wife, a dog, two cats, and his 92-year-old father, a World War II veteran.
Craig’s interests include the music of Johnny Cash, reading the novels of other independent authors, blogging, and the study of Messianic theology.
On his website, you can sign up to receive a periodic email newsletter that will notify you when he releases new books.
Connect With Me Online At:
Website:
http://www.craig-hansen.com/
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Craig-H...
Twitter:
@craigahansen
Email:
craig@craig-hansen.com
Hansen earned two degrees at Minnesota State University at Mankato under the mentorship of young adult novelist Terry Davis. In the years that followed, Hansen worked a variety of jobs, including five years in journalism in northwestern Wisconsin, where he earned several state awards for his writing and editing.
His work has appeared in the Meadowbrook Press anthology, Girls to the Rescue, Book 1, as well as the true crime journal, Ripper Notes, in volume 28.
His first novel, Most Likely, was released in May 2011. Shada, the first installment of the Ember Cole series of young adult paranormal suspense books, was published in September 2011. Under Contract followed in the spring of 2012. The Devohrah Initiative appeared in August 2013. Nice Girl Like You appeared in June 2014, and Spoiled in September 2014. The Woodsman is his most recent work.
Hansen remains hard at work on several projects that will be announced when they are close to release, on his author website.
Hansen lives in Oregon with his wife, a dog, two cats, and his 92-year-old father, a World War II veteran.
Craig’s interests include the music of Johnny Cash, reading the novels of other independent authors, blogging, and the study of Messianic theology.
On his website, you can sign up to receive a periodic email newsletter that will notify you when he releases new books.
Connect With Me Online At:
Website:
http://www.craig-hansen.com/
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Craig-H...
Twitter:
@craigahansen
Email:
craig@craig-hansen.com
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