Category: Librarian

July, Come Back!

This month has practically FLOWN by, meaning my Goodreads giveaway only has a week or so left, so if you haven’t entered to win a signed copy of Librarian (paperback only), you should do so! Stat!

We’ve had some miserable weather, some family troubles, and in my own case, a bit of writer’s block this month, so I wish I could rewind and start it over on a better foot. Don’t worry, though, Apprentice is still on track; chapters 1-5 are already out to early beta-readers, and barring any more of this horrific slump I’m in I should be able to get a couple more chapters in before I head off to England.

Worry not, though: I’ll still be hard at work even though I’m technically on vacation (just most likely I’ll be working from a pub instead of my office).

Keep cool, kiddos!

x

Meltybao

Holy crapola, kids, this is quite a heatwave! I woke up this morning at 8 am and it was already 82 F. This week is supposed to be mega-hot-super-sassy-sauce, and it’s making me think of that hysterical Black Books episode when Manny turns into a neanderthal.  Well, those who get it, get it.

I’ll try to keep up my steady resolve, though! Yesterday I cranked out 3540 words on Apprentice, finishing up chapter five. That at least makes me feel a big better about the huge amounts of nothing I did over the weekend.

In further news, the Goodreads giveaway for Librarian is half over, so if you haven’t entered to win a free signed copy, you’d better sign up soon!

No Summer Vacation

There’s no rest for the wicked, it seems. I’m trying to stay positive this morning, even though I DIDN’T SLEEP and the very first pen I touched exploded, so now I have one very black hand. This isn’t doesn’t come off, precious.

In happier news, I’m hoping to get some work on Apprentice done today; specifically chapter four, as my de fact editor was in a bit of a state about the cliffhanger at the end of chapter three. Tee-hee. O:)

BIGGER NEWS! Are you a member of Goodreads? If not, I have the BEST reason to join: for the next month, I’ll be giving away TEN SIGNED COPIES OF LIBRARIAN. Winners will be decided August 1!

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Librarian by Brian Fence

Librarian

by Brian Fence

Giveaway ends July 31, 2013.

See the giveaway details
at Goodreads.

Enter to win

I’m American!

Who knew? Finally, a little justice for the LGBT community; common sense and decency prevailed, and now the federal government recognizes that I have the same rights as a heterosexual! Huzzah!

GOODBYE DOMA!

…in further news, the first three chapters of Apprentice are complete and being beta-read. I’m crankin’ this stuff out, so those who haven’t picked up Librarian — you’d better get cracking!

4235

…is the number of steps it takes from the backdoor of my house to the office. I know this because I woke up, inhaled the sweet summer breeze, and decided to march along the tree-lined paths to work rather than increase the size of my carbon footprint by using a car.

Actually, that’s not why I walked at all. It’s 4235 steps, and that gave me 10 coins on my Nintendo 3DSXL. That’s the most brilliant method to encourage exercise EVER, Nintendo. EVER!

Then, I did some paperwork to fund a new ordinance in town, I harvested some fresh peaches and cherries, and chopped down a tree. I also bought a new pair of glasses and donated some fossils to a local museum.

…in Animal Crossing…

Welcome to my pathetic existence.

…

In further news, Librarian made the main SFF review page on Kirkus Reviews! I’m ONE ABOVE JOHN SCALZI. I had such a nerdgasm I might have started to have a nosebleed. Check here for the SFF page, or go straight to the review. Calloo-callay! If you haven’t gotten a copy of Librarian yet, pick up one today!

Full-Throttle Release

My first novel, Librarian, is now available for purchase! It won’t be on the shelves yet, but you can order online (it may take a week or two before certain online vendors show it in their system), through any local bookstore, or through me if you need a signed copy and won’t be seeing me anytime soon (send me a message or email).  The hardcover edition is literally just hitting the presses, so it’s only available on Amazon (US) at the moment. Remember, Kindle/Nook versions can be read on pretty much any electronic device! Also, iBookstore and Google Play versions will be available within a week.

Friends, family, thanks for your support; I’d love you to pick up a copy, tell a friend, share this post, and, if you do purchase, please leave a review! Word of mouth is the best advertising.

Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0989366308 (Trade paperback, hardcover, Kindle)

Amazon.co.uk:  http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0989366308 (Trade paperback, Kindle, hardcover pending)

B&N.com: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/librarian-brian-fence/1115470101?ean=9780989366304 (Trade paperback, Nook, hardcover pending)

Createspace (an Amazon affiliate): https://www.createspace.com/4259170

It’s also available on Amazon throughout the EU, Canada, South America, and Japan, though of course, it’s in English (paperback, Kindle).  So you can pretty much get it wherever you are in the world.

I also have my own stock of hardcover and paper editions, and will be doing a local signing. There’ll be more info at my website, http://www.brianfence.com. Thanks for any support, team! I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed working on it.

Still Smiling

Hello, kids!

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted. My life’s topsy-turvy due to a family emergency, but it should be sorted out by the end of the weekend. The launch is slightly delayed, but don’t worry; deals are being made and the hardcover and Kirkus review should be out by mid-June! Get your imaginations ready!

I Personally Killed 12 Grins

Based on the latest feedback from one of my beta-readers, it came to my attention that my characters grin, blush, and flush entirely too often. When I used Scrivener to check word frequency, some form of the word ‘grin’ had been used 20 times! 20! That’s at least once per chapter.

It was both sick and sad to go back through with a digital shotgun and cull my flock of grins; still, I think it probably scans better as a whole.

I know I haven’t updated much lately, but that’s because *gasp* I’ve been pushing forward REALLY REALLY SCHMEALLY hard! I’ve just sent off the final proof to the printer for me to read and make sure one last time that everything is hunky-dory, and then it’s time to submit the dreaded ADVANCE COPIES for review.

That’s right, kids: we’ve moved on from BETA and gone to PRE-RELEASE. Interested in doing a review? Lemme know. The book still has spots for blurbs…

xoxo

Taxtastical Endings and Book Beginnings

It’s been awhile since I’ve blogged or updated the site, but that doesn’t mean work on Librarian has stopped! In fact, despite having a job in a busy financial firm during Tax Season, I’ve managed to implement all of my copy-editor’s suggestions AND did another edit. I’ve produced a final proof!

Now that Tax Season’s over, it’s time to focus SOLELY on the production of the book, which will be (fingers crossed) launched in May as an ebook, trade paperback, and as a limited-edition hardcover volume! While most of you will probably go the digital route, I’ll be offering signed copies for sales through the website directly! Get excited; details are to come.

I’ve also seen some concept art for the book cover, and I know those who’ve gotten a sneak peak are just as excited as I am. 🙂

And all you other professional writers out there — did you remember to file your taxes appropriately? 😛