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Friday, January 5, 2018
Weird Silence
To all of you wondering why I haven't had anything to say, and why there's been no sign of pre-orders or release dates: I have heard absolutely nothing about my book from my publisher since I finished it. I have no idea what is going on.
Hang in there, Mr. Roberts; Penny's tale has touched too many readers for Curiosity Quills to drop the ball at this late juncture. I'll try to reach them through their customer service channels and put a bug in their ear about it.
Sincerely, Shawn T Bean, Winfield, KS (A devoted fan, of all of your works)
If someone at the publisher is working diligently on the book release, and interrupting them would slow things down, patience is the relevant virtue.
If someone went on vacation for the holidays and didn't properly hand off the project before leaving, the virtues of initiative and persistence are more appropriate.
A priori one can't tell which applies here, though.
I lack all of the above virtues. I must read the book. Please, dear publisher. This series gives me life. It's my sustenance. Without the final book, I may fall off the cliff I've been hanging from and plunge deep into unrequited curiosity. Only you can save me Curiosity Quills.
Meanwhile I suppose I can learn how to edit these posts while I'm cliffhanging...
If there's anything we can do to kick them into giving you some updates and/or some progress, I know I would be up for it! Waiting is difficult enough, but waiting with no information or known end in site is truly frustrating!
Thank you! I'm losing my grip on this cliff hanging... I will try to endure until at last I can glimpse the peak. I must behold Please Don't Tell My Parents You Believe Her.
I can't wait for it! After the last books cliffhanger of an ending I have been chomping at the bit for it's sequel. Though as someone who primarily consumes his books in the audio format while working I have that much longer to wait I suppose.
The third book was released Feb 8th... Maybe through some miracle the same will happen with this final book :) This cliff has clouds. A girl can dream.
well that sucks, but anyway thank you for trying to keep us in the loop as much as you can i realize that this is probably pretty frustrating for you too hopefully we'll get some good new soon.
Imagine what it feels like for me. My whole career got put on hold as my publisher went silent. I got a notice from them two weeks ago that they're fast-tracking it, and... well, we'll see.
Hopefully you hear from them soon. I know how much I and everyone else on here are waiting for this to be released and it's probably nothing compared to the stress you're feeling waiting for it to be released.
at last maybe some good news. I hope they really do fast track it. I hope there was some sort of logical explanation to you for why they sent silent for so long as well. Personally I hate dealing/working with people who cant be relied upon to remain professional and competent. All the best of luck to you and I hope I see your new book out soon so I can buy it and read it the very first day. :)
While we're waiting for updates on Please Don't tell... and if it's not too much trouble... could you share some snippets and bedtime stories from the other worlds you contain locked inside, Mr Roberts?
Hang in there, Mr. Roberts; Penny's tale has touched too many readers for Curiosity Quills to drop the ball at this late juncture. I'll try to reach them through their customer service channels and put a bug in their ear about it.
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Shawn T Bean,
Winfield, KS
(A devoted fan, of all of your works)
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ReplyDeleteI have been watching for the book to come out, and wondered what was up... ah well. Patience is a virtue, eh?
ReplyDeleteIt's a rechargeable virtue and most people have lost the adapter plug.
DeleteIf someone at the publisher is working diligently on the book release, and interrupting them would slow things down, patience is the relevant virtue.
DeleteIf someone went on vacation for the holidays and didn't properly hand off the project before leaving, the virtues of initiative and persistence are more appropriate.
A priori one can't tell which applies here, though.
Would not Pertinacity be the Virtue or Aspect?
DeletePertinacity would certainly cover all the contingencies, but Carrollian portmanteau virtues are hard to manage.
DeletePerhaps a beamish boy could be enlisted to help?
(I know what pertinaciousness is. I just thought, in context, it sounded like a kind of a summation of the other virtues mentioned.)
DeleteIt is a frabjous day when someone takes my meaning, only to be surpassed by the day that this book releases....
DeleteI put in a request with customer support to ask what happening.
ReplyDeleteI shall continue to wait patiently. :)
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ReplyDeleteI lack all of the above virtues. I must read the book. Please, dear publisher. This series gives me life. It's my sustenance. Without the final book, I may fall off the cliff I've been hanging from and plunge deep into unrequited curiosity. Only you can save me Curiosity Quills.
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile I suppose I can learn how to edit these posts while I'm cliffhanging...
Has there been any news?
ReplyDeleteIf there's anything we can do to kick them into giving you some updates and/or some progress, I know I would be up for it! Waiting is difficult enough, but waiting with no information or known end in site is truly frustrating!
ReplyDeletevery sad to hear your publisher is disrespecting you like this. Hopefully they will actually come through with some details soon.
ReplyDeleteReally still nothing
ReplyDeleteStill nothing. I will spend the next week moving house. After that, I will get this taken care of one way or the other.
DeleteThank you! I'm losing my grip on this cliff hanging... I will try to endure until at last I can glimpse the peak. I must behold Please Don't Tell My Parents You Believe Her.
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ReplyDeleteThanks this is one of my favorite book series by far up there with hp and eragon
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for it! After the last books cliffhanger of an ending I have been chomping at the bit for it's sequel. Though as someone who primarily consumes his books in the audio format while working I have that much longer to wait I suppose.
ReplyDeleteI asked them just now. This is one of my favorite series.
ReplyDeleteThe third book was released Feb 8th... Maybe through some miracle the same will happen with this final book :)
ReplyDeleteThis cliff has clouds. A girl can dream.
Sorry for not submitting to the fanart and such contest, life got in the way...and I'll buy it ASAP. Your books are awesome, and fun.
ReplyDeleteI finished my move, and I'm pushing them again. I can't do anything but keep asking them what's going on.
ReplyDeletewell that sucks, but anyway thank you for trying to keep us in the loop as much as you can i realize that this is probably pretty frustrating for you too hopefully we'll get some good new soon.
DeleteWell, you have a cult following out here in Perth, Western Australia, we are watching and hoping.
ReplyDeleteNo preorder up yet... I hope Curiosity Quills will remember the book soon. All this time with no word from them whatsoever is dampening my excitement.
ReplyDeleteHow do I become a beta reader?
ReplyDeleteAnd is it too late to sign up as a beta reader for this book?
DeleteHave you checked to see if they have been killed and reanimated?
ReplyDeleteThe zombie apocalypse seems like it would be noisier than this particular weird silence. I hope someone surfaces soon... preferably with the book.
DeleteImagine what it feels like for me. My whole career got put on hold as my publisher went silent. I got a notice from them two weeks ago that they're fast-tracking it, and... well, we'll see.
Deletewow i said it before but i'm really sorry they're putting you thought this, so disrespectful.
DeleteKnow that there are fans eagerly waiting to support you as soon as the book is released :) looking forward to reviewing it release day.
DeleteHopefully you hear from them soon. I know how much I and everyone else on here are waiting for this to be released and it's probably nothing compared to the stress you're feeling waiting for it to be released.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes and good luck. I hope everything gets sorted, and fast track really is fast track.
ReplyDeleteat last maybe some good news. I hope they really do fast track it. I hope there was some sort of logical explanation to you for why they sent silent for so long as well. Personally I hate dealing/working with people who cant be relied upon to remain professional and competent. All the best of luck to you and I hope I see your new book out soon so I can buy it and read it the very first day. :)
ReplyDeleteWhile we're waiting for updates on Please Don't tell... and if it's not too much trouble... could you share some snippets and bedtime stories from the other worlds you contain locked inside, Mr Roberts?
ReplyDeleteMy birthday is tommorow, I would be happy to spend part of it nagging. Maybe an email campaign is in order?
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