Happy Christmas [et al]!

Hello dear readers,

This is your loyal author checking in from the not-quite-so-Arctic city of Philadelphia.  Christmas eve was a balmy 60 degrees here in the City of Brotherly Love, but the temperature is dropping.

I'm just checking in send my best holiday wishes from me and the gang.  Whether it be Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, Festivus, or Flying Spaghettin Monster Day (?), give everyone love and (to quote Jerry Springer) take care of yourselves... and each other.

Happy Holidays from the Zeros,

Eric

Happy Holidays!

Evenin' Dear Reader,

I won't bore you with endless apologies as to my absence.  It's not that I don't have excuses, of course I have excuses.  Excuses are easy.

I have excuses, but not good excuses.  Not really.  If you've slipped out of your urban fantasy genre confines to explore the wacky world of Brick Brannigan (first of all, THANK YOU, CITIZEN!), then you'll be delighted to hear that I've been putting my effort into polishing off the second volume of the projected trilogy, Brick Brannigan is Buried Alive on the Faroe Islands!

If you haven't read the inaugural Brick Brannigan tale–Brick Brannigan is Knee-Deep in Peril!–and are thereby nonplussed by this fine little post-Thanksgiving helping of news, then I've got nothing for you, this evening.

Sorry, pardner.

Anyway, for the one or two of you who are curious enough to want to know more about ol' Brick and friends, take a gander over here to get some background and additional info on the series.

And here's the new cover to get you excited (if, somehow, you're not already!).

Happy Holidays, friends!  And know that the wheels are still turning on The Zeros and The Empirical Evidence of Stars!).

Your loyal friend and author,

Eric

The Season of the Witch… RELEASED

Howdy Folks!

Well, a quick drive-by post here, but it's big news!

THE ZEROS & THE SEASON OF THE WITCH is …..AVAILABLE NOW!!  WHOA!!!

are you excited??

Get it at…

Amazon
Barnes & Noble
iTunes
Google Play
Smashwords

What else could you ask for??  A print copy? Well, friend, that is coming soon.  The final proof has been approved and should be live and ready for purchase in the next 24-48 hours!  HERE!

Holy molly.  I told you… brief news, but BIG news!

What are you waiting for??  BUY IT NOW.  READ IT NOW.

Happy Summertime!!

-Eric

The cover is in!

THE ZEROS AND THE SEASON OF THE WITCH

coming very, very soon...

big props to DEAN KOTZ for artistic wizardry.

Finishing Touches

Evenin' Ladies and Gents,

Your loyal author here, checking in before I turn on a movie and fall asleep early (what else does one do on a Friday night?).

Draft #1 and #1.5 of The Zeros and The Season of The Witch are finished, and now begins the never-ending TYPO SNIPE phase.  Hey, don't give me that look, the writing phase didn't take too long.  God knows there are plenty typos, though, the main drawback of typing 80 words/minute and not looking back.

In addition to editing, tightening, funnying (totally a word?), and just all in all making it better, I am beginning to look at The Zeros and The Empirical Evidence of Stars once again–this time with more outlining–to say nothing of Brick Brannigan is Buried Alive in the Faroe Islands.  Did you read Brick Brannigan is Knee-Deep in Peril yet?  It's not bad!

Patience remains a virtue here at Camp Gil's Grimoire, so drink some cherry Kool Aid and watch The Return of Daimajin, but don't forget to keep checking back.

More news before you know it…

Your author buddy,
Eric

Novella News

Howdy Pardners,

So I was doing quite well on The Zeros and The Empirical Evidence of Stars, chugging along, cruising to chapter 15 when I hit a bit of a snag: this is infinitely more complicated than The Library of Doom! or The Man Who Could Not Die.  I'm sorting details, doing research (historical!), and trying to get ducks in nice lil rows.  The problem is, that's slowed down the writing process drastically.

So while that's happening, I figured I'd put my nose to the grindstone on a…

*wait for it, wait for it*

…a new novella.

Ah, yes, a new novella.  This puppy is called The Zeros and The Season of the Witch and it is coming together nicely.  New characters, new villains, and a new locale.  I'm working at it and hoping on a summer '14 release.

Stay tuned for more news, as it's surely coming soon (seeing as I'm about a third of the way through it!).

Much love and gratitude,
--Your Loyal Author

Hey, Why Not?

Evenin' ladies and gents,

I was at work today and I got to thinking. Sometimes I do this. Sometimes it's even about constructive things. Today is just one such example. Recently I've been scrutinizing this whole ebook price thing.  Today I realized that the price was inconsequential as far as I was concerned.

I write because I love to do it.  Why else do it?  I doubt I'll ever get famous doing this, and that's okay.  I like to do it.  So why am I going crazy worrying about pricing?

So guess what?

THEM BOOKS JUST GOT REAL LOW CHEAP.

I hope people read these stories and like them.  That is the most important thing to me.  For the foreseeable future, I am going to keep the books at 99¢.  Why not?

So read up, and I will keep writing.  I've got lots of work to do…

--Your Happy Author (who is watching the snow fall fall fall)

PS.  If you purchased a previous book at full price--$2.99 or $3.99--and you feel particularly miffed that you've parted ways with those 2 or 3 bucks unnecessarily, email me (there's a Contact Me link on the right sidebar).  When my next book comes out, I got an ebook with your name on it, on the house...

-Eric

PPS. At the time of writing this, a lot of the prices haven't changed yet (B&N has the updated prices, but Amazon and iTunes etc are a bit slow. Be patient, dear reader!)

//end

CHEAPER

All right, in a fit of inexplicable generosity, I have lowered the price of the new novel, THE ZEROS AND THE MAN WHO COULD NOT DIE, to a barely noticeable $2.99.  Did you buy it yet?

No?  NO?!?

Well, perhaps you should partake of the ebook now!  Coffee at Starbucks costs more than $2.99!

Enjoy the book, and enjoy some of this choice grammar!

A New Version of an Old Story

Good Evening Dear Readers,

Remember this?

Well, after much familial badgering, Two Zeros and The Library of Doom! is on its way into print.  It won't be long before the lil novella will be available as a paperback very soon.

When compared to the big 6x9, 370 page The Zeros and The Man Who Could Not Die, the novella's slight 170 pages is delightfully pocket-sized.  A perfect introduction to Gil & Company…

Keep your eyes on the skyline, more news is sure to come soon enough.

Until then, keep reading.  And don't forget to spread the word.

Your Grateful Author,
Eric

iTunes, iTunes, iTunes (and Barnes & Noble, too!)

Good Winter Evening Dear Readers,

The wind is howling outsider, and though I no longer have to worry about the fierce midwestern winters, it's pretty cold here.  A perfect opportunity to snuggle up in front of your post-holiday yule log with your favorite Apple product and read the new book, now available in the iTunes Store!

Drink a mai tai, put on a stocking cap, shoot your cat with a squirt gun!  Really, just go wild.  And after that's done, order a paperback from Amazon or–more recently–Barnes & Noble so you can proudly show your Zeros Pride.

If you like what you're reading… tell a friend, give some feedback, spread the word!

And as always, thanks for reading…

Your Chilled Author,
Eric

Now In Print...

Good Morning Dear Readers,

Home thanks to a winter snowstorm and I thought I'd give a brief news update.  Biggish news here, as The Zeros and The Man Who Could Not Die is now available in print.  A mere $13.99 for 370 pages of zany madness!

Coming soon: a print copy of Two Zeros and The Library of Doom! (thank to familial pressures).  A mere $8.99 for a slimmer 170 pages of mad zaniness!

Stay tuned (and stay warm)!

--Your Loyal Author