Books

This Is Fifty-three: Just the Words, Man—Published!

2016/08/21 — Leave a comment

The Just the Words, Man edition of This Is Fifty-three is now available!

For now, you can find it at CreateSpace; it should be listed on Amazon within the next few days.

I have also made a proper page for both editions of the book on my website:
https://www.kevinjoconner.com/this-is-fifty-three/.

The full-color edition is still in the proofing process; I am expecting the printed proof tomorrow, and hope to have everything wrapped up this week. More news when it becomes available. Stay tuned!

(21 August 2016)

 

ART 53, day 55

2016/08/20 — Leave a comment

This Is Fifty-three, day 55

It hardly seems worth the update, but I made a last-minute change to a spread that felt slightly unbalanced. Next, I will have to set up a web page for this book, now that I plan to have it done so much earlier—I was originally aiming for September, but Mercury retrograde lasts until the 22nd, and I would rather not wait that long…

(20 August 2016)

ART 53, day 54

2016/08/19 — Leave a comment

This Is Fifty-three, day 54

I have finished reviewing the Just the Words, Man edition proof today. After making a couple of small changes—opting for a brighter red and removing the ‘uncorrected proof’ designation on the cover, and changing the publication dates and removing a couple of duplicate captions on the inside—I have uploaded the files for review. Barring any last-minute hiccups, this edition is finished!

The printed proof for the full-color edition is due for delivery Monday. Will I be able to publish both editions next week (i.e., before Mercury retrograde begins)? Stay tuned…

(19 August 2016)

This Is Fifty-three covers

2016/08/07 — 2 Comments

Front covers for the two print editions of This Is Fifty-three:

ART53-front-cover

ART53x-front-cover

The first one, with the huge, full-bleed photo, is for the full-color edition. The strip of grey/silver at the left is done on purpose. Since my artwork does not wrap around, there is no way to ensure that the edges of cover and spine line up properly every time. Therefore, I had the spine background spill over slightly to front and back covers, as if it were tape. The red strip along the right edge is there because I felt like putting it there. I may still get rid of it; for now, I will keep it there, at least through the first printed proof.

The more minimal, faux-constructivist one is for the stripped-down ‘Just the Words, Man’ edition, which will omit all of the images and graphic embellishments except for those marking the beginning and end of each section. I thought this would be a good way to differentiate between the two editions, as opposed to adding a subtitle or additional text to the same cover.

Also, I get to use two different covers. That’s always fun.

Here are the back covers:

ART53-back-cover

ART53x-back-cover

(7 August 2016)

The Smashwords Summer Sale: Final Weekend!

2016/07/29 — Leave a comment

One more time…

The Smashwords Summer Sale has just three more days to go (including today). Through July 31st, you can get the e-book editions of Coffee Stains, Refusal to Remain Invisible, and Journalism for a buck apiece. Simply use the coupon code SSW75 at checkout.

Here are the links:

Coffee Stains
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/605573

Refusal to Remain Invisible
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/574838

Journalism
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/474249

Of course, the great thing about Smashwords is that you have your choice of format: ePub or Kindle.

And don’t forget to check out the month’s other offerings from indie authors:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/category/1/newest/1

In the scripted words of the late Alan Rickman, ‘by Grabthar’s hammer, what a savings!’

(29 July 2016)

The Smashwords Summer Sale: ends July 31st!

2016/07/24 — Leave a comment

The Smashwords Summer Sale has just seven more days to go. Through July 31st, you can get the e-book editions of Coffee Stains, Refusal to Remain Invisible, and Journalism for a buck apiece. Simply use the coupon code SSW75 at checkout.

Here are the links:

Coffee Stains
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/605573

Refusal to Remain Invisible
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/574838

Journalism
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/474249

Of course, the great thing about Smashwords is that you have your choice of format: ePub or Kindle.

And don’t forget to check out the month’s other offerings from indie authors:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/category/1/newest/1

In the scripted words of the late Alan Rickman, ‘by Grabthar’s hammer, what a savings!’

(24 July 2016)

Now that the 4th is over…the Smashwords Summer Sale awaits!

2016/07/06 — Leave a comment

The Fourth is over—now you can turn your attention to the Smashwords Summer Sale, continuing through July 31st, with three of my e-books available for a buck apiece. Continue reading

Quiet on the Outside e-book free this weekend

2016/07/02 — Leave a comment

The e-book edition of Quiet on the Outside… was published one year ago today. To mark the occasion, I am making it available for free now through July 5th on Smashwords.

To get your copy, go to https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/555023. When prompted during checkout, enter the coupon code CM59V.

Happy reading!

(2 July 2016)