Get an Advanced Copy of Dead Weight: The Tombs
If you’ve been following any of my social media at all, you’ve seen hints and teasers and progress reports about my next project, Dead Weight. If you haven’t heard about it, read a little about it on my “What is Dead Weight” post and you can read a bit of the teaser here. I’m trying a whole bunch of new things with it, things I’ve never done, both with my writing and storytelling as well as things surrounding marketing.
I’m going to give out 50 advanced copies of Dead Weight: The Tombs. All you have to do is leave your email in the comments below. So you can avoid the risk of spam, write it like this: emailname[at]domain[dot]com (or net, or org, etc.).
The catch: If you accept the advanced copy, you are entering into a handshake agreement to post an honest review of the story when it goes live to Amazon (and Goodreads if you’re on it.) I can already hear some of my regular readers itching to get an advanced copy. Comment I’ll be picking fifty of those people at random to receive and advance reader PDF of Dead Weight:The Tombs Monday the 20th of January, 1/20/2014.
A couple of notes and “fine print” details:
If you run a book review column, blog, site, etc… please contact me directly, and I will happily provide a copy for you without having to participate in the email raffle.
If this generates enough interest, and I get a metric butt-load of people posting and commenting, I’ll bump the number of people to get an advanced copy to 100….maybe more.
Please, and I ask again, please don’t sign up if you are unable/unwilling to post a review of the story on Amazon. Amazon reviews are probably the easiest way for any book by any indie author to build “street cred.” Even with the “payed reviews” scandal of a couple of years ago, many readers will check out a book’s Amazon reviews to help determine whether or not they are going to give that book a try. Thanks.
Also, I’m releasing the Dead Weight story as a serial, and this is the first installment. Dead Weight: The Tombs it’s on the shorter side (about 25,000 words) and sets up a much a greater story arc, about half of it is written, another quarter exists in rough scenes, and the last quarter is in notes. I’ve done my job right, Dead Weight: The Tombs has all the trappings of a good serialized story.
Finally, Dead Weight is not a story for kids. If you’re coming to my fiction from Halloween Jack or The Dragon Bone stories, but found Tears of Rage too much, Dead Weight might also not be for you. If you’re unfamiliar with my other works, well…nothing like jumping right into the deep end…right? While it is fantasy, because that’s how my brain works, Dead Weight is at it’s heart a war story, with all the traumas that come with it. What’s more, it’s a war story with the faerie from Irish Mythology, and while some fey resemble humans, they are most definitely inhuman, and with that, they do not share human moral systems. It’s a tail of accepting responsibility for choices made, even when both sides of a decision lead to an equal amount of suckage. Toss all that together, and it means I’m exploring some pretty grim stuff with this one.
Once again, to be considered to receive an advanced copy of Dead Weight, reply in the comments with your email address in the following format emailname[at]domain[dot]com (or net, or org, etc.).
I would love to read an advanced copy. woodlandwhimsy at pyramid dot net
Thanks!
Shana
I’d love to 🙂 email: pelet1969[at]hotmail[dot]com Thanks!
branadubh[at]gmail[dot]com Would love to read and review!!
I would love to read an advance copy and review it at Goodreads, Amazon, and my blog. sherylrhayes[at]gmail[dot]com
I would love to read an advanced copy! psdpoling@sbcglobal.net
Looking forward to being able to review! Thank you kindly.
I would love to read it, and I would be more than happy to post a review on Amazon and Goodreads, and probably my blog. wyllow_lylly[at]yahoo[dot]com
coville[at]gmail[dot]com
If I get the chance to read your book I would post my review in several places, including my own blog. Good luck with your book launch!
Cannot wait for my advanced copy of Dead Weight: The Tombs!!! You have been one of my favs since the Santa Cruz County Gaelic Festival 2012!
Happening! It’d be a blast to read an advance copy!
parcell007 [at] gmail [dot] com.
OK, I’ll admit it. Came in not expecting much, (Haven’t read anything by you yet.) but what a great idea set of ideas that is!
So yeah… eferoth[at]gmx[de]
Happy to give it a read and leave a review on Amazon and Goodreads.
Sounds interesting, sign me up for an advanced copy for mark[dot]mieczkowski at gmail[dot]com
Thanks for the opportunity to read and review on Amazon/Goodreads. Alexandra[at]earthshod[dot]com
Sure thing!
r[dot]m[dot]harper92[at]googlemail[dot]com
I’d love an ARC to review on my new blog, Avid Reviews. I would also leave a review on goodreads and amazon. My email is mrmileti(at)gmail(dot)com.
Poetzack@gmail.com
Since i have enjoyed the books I’ve read authored by you I think I would like to read this. It couldn’t be much more gritty than Game of Thrones and I enjoyed that immensely. mekadee43 [at]gmail[dot]com
hi m todd i sure would love to have a chance to read this my email address is as follows angelwolfmystic@yahoo.com this book sure seems interesting and it does have my interest
firerunswyld[at]gmail[dot]com
I love books.
Justwes[at]gmail[dot]com
Would love to give it a try! msergeant[at]gmail[dot]com
grannynan@gmail.com. I love all your books so far and I am looking forward to this one.
I’ll add it to my Read with Me program. jennylinux[at]gmail[dot]com
I would love one and will definitely leave a review. uwsvprez@aol.com
I would like to read and review the new work!
masterr26[at]gmail[dot]com
cgricketts91[at]gmail[dot]com
bruce[at]mavericmusic[dot]com
jogretpans[at]gmail[dot]com
can’t wait, Alyxx speaks way high of yer writing <3
metaraseru[at]gmail[dot]com
angelomiguelmartinez[at]gmail[dot]com
I would LOVE to get an advance reading! silvaraider@hotmail.com
Highland Archery at faire. That’s how you know me.
I look forward to everything you release. kellijduggins at gmail dot com
*bounces on the board, then dives in head first* sounds like you’re doing something similar to Steakley’s Armor, only a series instead of one-shot… that was emotionally heavy, but awesome. Sign me up!
elven_22[at]yahoo[dot]com
jennyhighlandarchery[at]gmail[dot]com
I’m always interested in anything you write. And you know I leave reviews! kitabare at gmail dot com
mistajones94[at]gmail[dot]com
Sean_aman[at]yahoo[dawt]com
Ummm… YES PLEASE!
Candace_Metzler@Yahoo.com
OMG Dead tree version yes midgaurdian@gmail.com
Yes please, I would LOVE to read that story, sounds like I would love it. I didn’t read any of the tease because I will accept your word that it is a good read.
captaindisaster13[at]gmail[dot]com
thomasweaver[at]zoho[dot]com
I would love to read this; my blog is http://sistersinisterspeaks.blogspot.com/
esskayessmusic[at]gmail[dot]com. Exciting! I would love to give this a read. I also have a blog about writing http://www.brian-basham.com
grahamdbailey[at]gmail[dot]com
Finally! penny7hill[at]sbcglobal[dot]net
I’d be interested – also left a comment below the teaser…
debbylush[at]tiscali[dot]co[dot]uk
Hey, Todd. Consider me in the running. robynmcintyre at gmail dot com
Nicholas Stine
nstine@gmail.com
I could probably also borrow Erin King’s copy, if she gets one, in case there aren’t enough copies available.
Count me in 😉
Let’s see what you’ve got. setsudroid at gmail dot com
Been loving the teasers so far.
Andtat[at]gmail[dot]com
Oops andtat1107[at]gmail[dot]com
I hope that still counts :/
Would love a copy!!!
luvagmc@sbcglobal.net
I’d love to give it a whirl. I can easily post a review to any location, and as I just began book blogging I’d be posting on my blog as well.
neo_sarahbird[at]yahoo[dot]com
I’ll happily post a review anywhere you like.
david[dot]hamaker[at]gmail[dot]com
I’m looking to find some new books to read, so I’d love to review!
wulfin[at]shaw[dot]ca
I would love to check out your advance copy! Although my blog isn’t strictly book reviews, I do highlight my favorites, hope to add you to my list! marthab30 at live dot com
Kenna_brady [at]yahoo [dot] com. I’d love to have a copy!
Want to read and review your work!
dduck1129[at]aol[dot]com
I would adore a copy! whoo hoo!
bearsongsample[at]gmail[dot]com
I’d love to review it for you. My email is cpbialois@gmail.com
I’d love to read an advance copy of your new book and have an Amazon account plus am a member of Goodreads. I gave my email address when I posted my comment, sorry I’m not putting it in a public comment as well.
Looking forward to your newest work. As a “fan” of the Fey, I’m intrigued by your premise. (Although, Halloween Jack is still my favorite). Jax jlangworthysmith@cfbf.com
Sorry, interpreting the directions; resubmitting: jlangworthysmith[at]cfbf[dot]com
Can’t wait. Huffsuzannah[@]yahoo[dot]com
I’d love to get an advanced copy of this and am looking forward to getting into all your writings. So far Halloween Jack is at the top of the list
Pick me! Pick me! Erinschyck[at]gmail[dot]com
I love WAR! freakaluscious[at]gmail[dot]com
Curlycue_me at hotmail dot com
Sounds like a good tradeoff – a review for a free copy! wendy[at]hammerstrokeandfire[dot]com
I would love to receive an advanced copy and to review it on GoodReads and my Blog: bookreviewbycharlotte.blogspot.com.
cchavous68[at]gmail[dot]com
I currently haven’t read any of your books, but the concept sounds very interesting and right up my alley. Email: cngreer[at]hotmail[dot]com.
Would be happy to review it on GoodReads, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble.
vyperrex {at} msn {dot} com
Alex.ristea[at]gmail[dot]com
I would be happy to leave you reviews!
mrkleve@msn.com
tristinmatlock[at]yahoo[dot]com
Jonnie_Bard@hotmail.com
I’ve commented just about everywhere else, but never hit the offical site… Love to read this puppy!
gsclose@lightdarkandshadow.com
I’d love to review this series, I’ve been a big fan of the Tears of rage series. whoknows102[at]yahoo[dot]come