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What's up Reddit, Colin Gigl here. My debut novel The Ferryman Institute dropped a few short weeks ago and I've been riding the rollercoaster ever since. It's a funny story about two souls — one an immortal guide to the dead, one suicidal and about to be dead — who end up on an adventure together that just might save them both. Since its release, I've had the opportunity to talk about it on stage at New York Comic Con, and both Barnes and Noble and Amazon have named it a Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book of the Month. Other people have had nice things to say about it, too, which has been really surprising, mostly because I'm well acquainted with the guy who wrote it and let me tell you...
Some non-book related things about me: I oversee technology for a NYC-based startup by day, perform heroic if mildly illegal acts of vigilantism by night (one of those is true, anyway). I'm a big video game enthusiast (read: I've played a lot of friggin' games over the years), love soccer (even if Arsenal FC is almost single-handedly responsible for all the pessimistic and cynical tendencies I have today), and thoroughly enjoy rainy weekends when I have no plans. One day I hope to figure out what I want to be when I grow up, or just accept that I never will.
Finally: 100 duck sized horses, then the horse sized duck after. Go big or go home, right?
So, go ahead. Ask me anything!
Proof: http://i.imgur.com/z2eXNZ7.jpg
Edit: So unfortunately my break time is up and I have to get back to the real world. I'll check back in later tonight to answer any other questions I might have missed. Thanks for all the great questions, Reddit!
I am a writer and artist who divides his time between Los Angeles, California and Portland, Oregon. Set in Portland, Everything Under The Moon is the story of Gelson Verber, a man who is one eighth werewolf. For more than a century he has made a living as a criminal, and finally comes to the attention of a corporation running pirated criminology software. Their offer is simple- work for them or they turn their data over to the Feds. Verber selects a third option, using all of the skills he's honed over his long career.
Heya! Peace Fire, my debut novel, just came out Tuesday. It’s gotten positive feedback so far. I was even lucky enough to get this from Ernie Cline, bestselling author of Ready Player One and Armada:
“A smart, fun, fierce tale of geek revolution and high-stakes adventure.”
It’s a Cyberpunk novel set in Seattle, centred on a group of hackers. It includes a female narrator, a gender-neutral character, and fewer explosions that I’d initially planned.
I did an additional ebook version where I edited out the swearing, because I know a number of people who like their books swear-free...and the regular version is definitely not that.
I have a band, Varnish, so I’m happy to talk music too.
In addition to novels, I write lyrics, poems, and blogs. I’m working on adding short stories to my list.
I’ll be answering questions 11am to 1pm PST (2pm-4pm EST), today, Thursday, 13 October.
EDIT – That’s it for me! Thanks for your questions, and thank you, r/books, for hosting this event. If you wanted to keep an eye on things (there are more books coming), you can visit my web site and find my social media links there. Cheers!
This is the crew of the NYCC panel on self-publishing. We are Morgan Rosenblum (writer/creator of Treadwater and CEO of Darkrose Studios), Claire Folkman (Philadelphia artist and co-editor/publisher of the award-winning Dirty Diamonds: an all-girl comic anthology), Kelly Phillips (creator of comic series Weird Me and co-editor/publisher of the award-winning Dirty Diamonds: an all-girl comic anthology), Justin Jordan (Creator of the Luther Strode and Spread comic series, currently writing for DC and Image Comics) and Anthony Del Col (Co-Writer of Kill Shakespeare, Assassin’s Creed and writer of Sherlock Holmes vs. Harry Houdini). Ask us anything!
Morgan Rosenblum: /u/Darkrose_Morgan @treadwater www.treadwater.tv
Justin Jordan: /u/JustinJordan @Justin_Jordan
Claire Folkman: /u/clairefolkman @clairefolkman
Kelly Phillips: /u/kellypcomics @kellypcomics
Anthony Del Col: /u/delcol @anthonydelcol
Also you can check out our panel page at NYCC: https://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/en/Sessions/31393/How-to-Succeed-in-Self-Publishing
I am the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-three novels, including Leaving Time, The Storyteller, My Sister’s Keeper, and Nineteen Minutes, and two young adult novels, Between the Lines and Off the Page. My newest novel, SMALL GREAT THINGS, is on stands today. Can't wait to start the conversation! Twitter: @JodiPicoult
Feel free to discuss any part of the book in this thread. Spoilers are allowed.
Nick will be doing an AMA on the 27th.
Hi, I’m Catherine McKenzie. A graduate of McGill University in History and Law, I practise law in Montreal, where I was born and raised. My novels, SPIN, ARRANGED, FORGOTTEN, HIDDEN and SMOKE, are all international bestsellers and have been translated into numerous languages. HIDDEN was also a #1 Amazon bestseller and a Digital Bookworld bestseller for five weeks. SMOKE was named a Best Book of October by Goodreads, one of the Top 100 Books of 2015 by Amazon, and was a #1 Amazon bestseller. I’m a regular contributor to the Huffington Post and Writer Unboxed.
My sixth novel, FRACTURED, was published on October 4, 2016 by Lake Union Publishing. My first novel writing as Julie Apple (the protagonist of FRACTURED), THE MURDER GAME, will be published on November 1, 2016. I am now at work on my eighth novel. Ask me anything! Visit me online at www.catherinemckenzie.com, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/catherinemckenzieauthor, and on Twitter at @cemckenzie1
Proof (https://twitter.com/CEMcKenzie1/status/785528705456205824) and Proof (https://www.facebook.com/catherine.mckenzie.754/posts/10154372401786999?pnref=story).
Thanks so much for asking me such great questions!!
Hi there! I’m Anna Kopp and I’m a children’s and YA author. Here are some things about my new YA book, Rise of the Chosen:
- Rule #1: Nobody dies. Protect the living at all costs.
- Rule #2: Everybody dies. At least once.
- It’s a post-apocalyptic dystopian fantasy but it’s not just another zombie book (check out the reviews!).
- The novel's main character, Samantha Shields, is bisexual. This is something that is still quite rare in YA literature (#ownvoices).
And here are 3 fun facts about me: 1) I immigrated to the US from Russia when I was 11 on the Jewish refugee program. 2) I was an IT specialist in the US Army. 3) I’ve been religiously playing World of Warcraft since ‘07. For the Horde!
Proof: https://twitter.com/AnnaKoppAuthor/status/784391389505282050
Ask Me Anything! I'm looking forward to chatting with everyone!
ETA2: Thanks for all the questions! For those coming in late, feel free to leave more as I'll check back periodically to answer. =)
I won the 2015 John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. The Lives of Tao won the 2014 American Library Association's Alex Award for adult novels that have special appeal to teens and was a 2014 Goodreads Choice Awards Finalist for Best Science Fiction. Time Salvager has been optioned by Paramount and the Tao series has been optioned for a television show by ABC Studios by the people who brought you Agent Carter.
I'm a member of the Screen Actors Guild, a Kung-Fu Master, and a former vice president at a bank. I summited Kilimanjaro last year and now have a 3 month old baby who thinks sleep is for the weak, so I'm a little delirious from not having more than four hours of sleep at a time in over three months.
Hi all — I’m Midge Raymond, author of MY LAST CONTINENT, and I’m looking forward to chatting with you about penguins & icebergs & shipwrecks & love stories & writing fiction & all things Antarctic.
MY LAST CONTINENT is a novel about a penguin researcher who works at the bottom of the world in Antarctica. She has finally found a soulmate who loves the continent and its creatures as much as she does — only to learn that he is a crew member on board a ship that has just struck ice in the Southern Ocean and is sinking fast.
Join me on Wednesday, October 5, from 3 to 5 p.m., Eastern Time. I look forward to your questions and will be here from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m.
PROOF: https://twitter.com/midgeraymond https://www.facebook.com/MidgeRaymondAuthor
EDIT Thanks so much to all of you who joined my AMA about MY LAST CONTINENT — I loved your questions and hope you enjoyed the novel!
I mainly write fantasy and science fiction, for children, Young Adults and older Adults, often for all of them at the same time. My books include bestsellers and award-winners, the Old Kingdom series, the Keys to the Kingdom series, and many others. Right now I'm on the road promoting my brand-new book GOLDENHAND, the fifth book in the Old Kingdom series that began with SABRIEL more than 20 years ago.Proof: http://i.imgur.com/Hc0GTXt.jpg
I am the author of 3 graphic novels that are about obscure black history Strange Fruit Uncelebrated Narratives from Black History, Bass Reeves Tales of The Talented Tenth no 1 and my latetest book Bessie Stringfield: Tales of The Talented Tenth no 2 about a little BA black woman who became the first woman to criss cross the U.S all during the 30’s and 40’s. I also speak public about the need for Black History to be a more integrated part of American History. Icreated the #28daysarenotenough to create awareness and wrote an article about getting rid of Black History http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joel-christian-gill/lets-get-rid-of-black-history-month_b_6655356.html I think that it is important to share our stories 365 days. As we share our storier the connection between disparate group will strengthen. Proof
I am very excited to announce that our bookcklub pick for October is The Troop by Nick Cutter. The Troop is a perfect Halloween read if you are looking for something creepy.
Once a year, scoutmaster Tim Riggs leads a troop of boys into the Canadian wilderness for a three-day camping trip—a tradition as comforting and reliable as a good ghost story and a roaring bonfire. But when an unexpected intruder—shockingly thin, disturbingly pale, and voraciously hungry—stumbles upon their campsite, Tim and the boys are exposed to something far more frightening than any tale of terror. The human carrier of a bioengineered nightmare. An inexplicable horror that spreads faster than fear. A harrowing struggle for survival that will pit the troop against the elements, the infected...and one another.
You can see our past bookclub selections here
Hey, /r/books. Seems like it's been a hundred years...
I’m Peter Clines, the guy behind the Ex-Heroes series from Broadway Paperbacks and also The Fold, a sci-fi/mystery/thriller about a gifted man investigating a government teleportation project that goes really, really wrong. And I’ve written some screenplays that were never produced, a bunch of short stories, and a few hundred interviews, articles, and reviews about the film industry. I also worked for many years as a Hollywood prop master on a bunch of stuff you’ve probably heard of but not seen.
But I think today we're all here to talk about a book I wrote called 14. I honestly have no idea how it came to this. I was convinced the book was going to be a huge flop. Seriously.
Anyway, this is my second AMA, so I'm a hardened veteran of these things. As such, I promise not to cry too much
Out this week, “Echoes of Family”, a novel about music, madness, and English village life, deals with the impact of bipolar disorder on one gloriously dysfunctional family. A Brit living in North Carolina, my debut novel, “The Unfinished Garden”, won the 2013 Golden Quill Contest for Best First Book. My second, “The In-Between Hour”, was chosen by the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance as a Winter 2014 Okra Pick. My third novel, "The Perfect Son", was a Goodreads Choice Awards 2015 Nominee for Best Fiction. I’m also an OCD advocate: www.A2Aalliance.org. and a guiding scribe for authors of women’s fiction: www.womensfictionwritersassociation.org. For more information, please visit: www.barbaraclaypolewhite.com. I’ll be answering questions for an hour or so about mental illness, writing, anything.
Proof: https://twitter.com/bclaypolewhite/status/780885880542076929
I'm going to log off now, chaps. (I have to Skype with a library book club.) But I'll drop by later this afternoon and answer any outstanding questions. Thanks for asking me anything!
Hi. The End of Miracles is a suspenseful, deeply psychological look into a woman’s journey across the blurred boundaries between sanity, depression, madness and healing. Margo is a good woman with a complex and traumatic past. Her deep need to bear a child is sabotaged by infertility and miscarriage. Margo’s grief and depression propel her into a false pregnancy, and then a turbulent psychiatric hospitalization. Fearing the environment there is making her worse instead of better, she flees. Outside, Margo impulsively commits a startling act with such harrowing consequences for herself and others that an intense legal and psychiatric battle breaks out. I’ll be here from 11 am to 3 pm EST. I’m looking forward to your Asking Me Anything!
Proof: https://www.facebook.com/monicastarkmanauthor/
I've had a great time being here with you and receiving such interesting questions to answer. I will be checking back periodically to find and answer new questions, so we can continue the conversation over the next few weeks, days, months.
Hi again, as stated my name is Vincent Donovan, author of the literary novel “Chasing Mayflies,” recently released by eLectio Publishing. Every book has a backstory and the motivation this novel came out of the experience of watching my father lose a courageous battle with lung cancer. So much of today’s fiction about end of life themes, tend to be heavy on tales of self-absorption. While my Dad was the opposite of the main character in this "R.I.P.” roaring, bittersweet journey, he would agree with its central message that it’s never too late to set things right. But it takes courage to change your perspective!
One key symbol in the story are the tree-figure sculptures of Joseph Wheelwright who proves there is beauty when you turn things upside down. Wheelwright searches through the woods to find a yellow birch, cherry, or pine tree with just the right configuration of branches and root ball. When he harvests the tree, the root ball becomes the head, the split trunk it’s legs. If you have chance, Google his handiwork!
I look forward hearing from you today. As a boy I fell in love with a quote by George Bernard Shaw made famous by Robert Kennedy: “Some men see things as they are and say, why; I dream things that never were and say why not.” This quote and its invitation to think big continues to guide and challenge me. It also represents the cornerstone on my long quest to become a published author and indeed it was quite a journey with its own host of characters - both heroes and a scoundrel or two. I hope I can offer some lessons learned and encourage your dreams.
I’ll be here from 11 am to 6 pm today and look forward hearing from you.
You can find more info on my website here: http://www.vincentdonovanbooks.com Proof of my identity: https://www.facebook.com/vincentdonovanbooks/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED&fref=nf
Hi, I’m Jaime Lee Mann. By day, I am a freelance copywriter and ghostwriter of creative non fiction. But the rest of the time, I create magic as the author of the Legend of Rhyme series of fairytale novels for middle-grade readers. The series was inspired by the bedtime stories I made up for my two young daughters, and it has been incredibly well-received by lovers of fantasy of all ages. The first three titles in the series are: Elora of Stone, Into Coraira, and Teagan of Tomorrow. The fourth instalment, Second Twin, has just been released this month.
Here is proof of my identity:
https://twitter.com/JaimeLeeMann/status/778398362567516160
I will be here answering questions from 1pm until 4pm EST. Whether you want to chat about my work, my writing process, how ghostwriting works, or anything Legend of Rhyme related, I’ll be here.
Ask Me Anything!
EDITED TO ADD...*
Thanks everyone for your great questions! This was a fun experience, and I hope that my answers could be of some value to you all ;)
Warmly,
Jaime Lee Mann
Hi Reddit,
I'm Lisa Brown Roberts, author of contemporary YA romantic comedies. My most recent book is The Replacement Crush, featuring two adorkable nerds who fall in love: a heroine who's a teen book blogger, and a hero who's a coding genius/cellist/badass. Other books I've written are Resisting the Rebel, Playing the Player, and How (not) to Fall in Love.
Last night was my book launch party at Barnes & Noble and I wore my Star Trek uniform to celebrate the geek love of my characters in The Replacement Crush, both of whom love Star Trek. My books tend to feature smart, geeky characters, and I say that with love because I love all things nerdy.
I live in Colorado with two uber-adorkable geeky guys, my husband and son, and a menagerie of four-legged friends. I love books, all things '80s, binge-watching shows like Sherlock and Stranger Things, and football in the fall.
I'm here from 7-11 PM EST tonight and am happy to answer your questions!
EDIT: Finished for the night. Thanks for the great questions and I'll check back later to see if there are any more.
I'm the owner of Kaye Publicity, a boutique PR company specializing in publishing and entertainment. Today, I made my publishing debut with Your Book, Your Brand: The Step-By-Step Guide to Launching Your Book and Boosting Your Sales. I'm answering questions today, 1-2pm EST. Ask me anything!
Here's my proof: https://twitter.com/Dana_Kaye/status/778245084642959360
That's all folks! Feel free to connect with me through kayepublicity.com or danakayespeaks.com. I'm also teaching an online class starting on 10/1/16 if you'd like to learn more: kayepublicity.teachable.com. Thanks for participating!
My Proof from my Facebook page, it should be the top post.
I wrote an article for the Cincinnati Enquirer briefly explaining how I came to write this book
I am a writer and historian. I have a BA in History and an MA in Public history. My previous book was The Lost Book of Alexander the Great. I live in Northern Kentucky with my wife and two kids. I also have a blog I'm just trying to get off the ground, but it is still in the early stages: www.irregularstories.com The book Unwanted is about a murder that happened in Fort Thomas, Kentucky in 1896. The murder is known in this neck of the woods, but the various stories and articles that I've heard or read included contradictions and unexplained holes. I ventured to right the first full and accurate account of the murder. In it's time it had been national news, but now the story is usually twisted into a ghost story. One review from the NKY Tribune stated that my book was destined to be THE definitive book on the case.
Also I wanted to right a book that was about more then just this one case, but instead a book that provided context for the killing. So that a reader could feel like they were a member of the community or one of the investigators or journalists of the time. In this vein I explain a bit of what life was like, mainly for the common person or those worse off. Obviously I could go on forever.
I will be answering questions at 2:00pm and will try to answer as many as possible. Thank you for your time.
My debut crime fiction novel Standstill is out now. It’s a gritty tale of corrupt cops, an ambitious young thief and a huge robbery in London.
I AMA-ing from 3pm ET until 4pm ET and I’ll be really buzzed if anyone asks me anything!
I’m from Belfast Northern Ireland, I’ve also had a long career in TV as a Producer and director and I like dogs and bourbon but not always in that order…
And I am who I say I am…proof of id:
https://twitter.com/jamarleybooks/status/776721032291946496
Okay thanks to everyone for their questions, I hope you like Standstill, I will check this thread tomorrow to see if any one else popped in after deadline. I'm off to have some delicious Indian food with friends...
Hello! Glad to meet you. I'm the author of After Anna, here to answer questions about my book, other books, writing in general...whatever you want.
I'll be online for a couple of hours from 2pm EST, today, September 14th, and here's the proof that it's me:
https://twitter.com/Alexlakeauthor
Looking forward to answering your questions!
EDIT: Thanks for your questions! This is my first AMA and it's been great fun. Looking forward to another sometime. Best Wishes, Alex.