I always get so motivated at the
start of a new year. New beginnings, a chance to start over, a chance to
do new things.
And this year, I'm doing something
I've never done before. My fourth novel will be published this winter,
but it won't be on the bookshelves at your local bookstore. No, this time
I'm doing something a bit different.
This novel will only be published
as an e-book.
No pretty paperback to display on
my bookshelf. No book parties at my local indie and at Barnes and Noble
where my friends can come hear me read and then buy my book. No actual,
physical books anywhere to be found.
No, this one will be ordered solely
by a click of the mouse.
When the fabulous Jason Pinter contacted me about his new
independent publishing house, Polis Books,
I jumped at the chance to work with him. Only, I was halfway into my
two-book deal with St. Martin's. I didn't know what I would do-- I was
working on book two for St. Martin's, and that was taking all of my free time.
But, then it hit me: I had a book proposal that I was completely in
love with, but never sold due to changes in the publishing landscape. I
asked Jason if he wanted to take a peek.
The rest, as they say, his history.
Polis Books will be publishing THE LONELY HEARTS
CLUB this winter. I don't have an exact pub date yet, but
isn't that the fun of e-publishing? Immediacy. The second Jason and
I decide that the book's ready to go out in the world, a few clicks, and you
will be able to find it at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Apple, or anywhere you buy
your e-books.
Jason's already designed a gorgeous
cover for the book, so we're just about ready to launch.
Now, you may recognize this book as
my "drawer" novel, the one book I wrote but never saw the light of
day. Well, light: here it comes!! (You can still read the first
chapter if you'd like by clicking here!)
I'm so very excited about trying something new. It's fun, a bit
scary, and totally liberating to just go for it.
What new things will YOU be doing
this new year?
