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The first book I ever wrote, even before Vortex Trigger, eight years ago, I published last night. It's called Oracle Dream, about a ghost hunter named Sybil Avasa who several of my friends have said has a really distinct voice and personality. The villain of the novella, a gang leader, didn't give her the oomph a strong opposition provides, and so I've always been frustrated at the quality of the book.
Nonetheless, I wasn't sure if I'd ever publish it, being a book at 40k or about 133 pages. That would never go over well in the 50-year-old industry, and it sat and languished on my drive for many years. The ebook rise made it possible, however, and I went for it.
On Smashwords, I got 20+ views on the first night and a sample download. Overnight, I'm now on 30+ views and 2 sample downloads. The effect has brought Stricken By Entropy to a new record of 8 views. Clearly, something worked well. I doubt I'll be able to replicate Oracle Dream or Sybil's voice, because I have changed in hard mean ways since then, but it's good to know she's drawing attention. Maybe even sales, someday.
Oracle Dream
Kindle edition
Nook isn't up yet. I will update when it arrives.
Smashwords edition
Nonetheless, I wasn't sure if I'd ever publish it, being a book at 40k or about 133 pages. That would never go over well in the 50-year-old industry, and it sat and languished on my drive for many years. The ebook rise made it possible, however, and I went for it.
On Smashwords, I got 20+ views on the first night and a sample download. Overnight, I'm now on 30+ views and 2 sample downloads. The effect has brought Stricken By Entropy to a new record of 8 views. Clearly, something worked well. I doubt I'll be able to replicate Oracle Dream or Sybil's voice, because I have changed in hard mean ways since then, but it's good to know she's drawing attention. Maybe even sales, someday.
Oracle Dream
Kindle edition
Nook isn't up yet. I will update when it arrives.
Smashwords edition