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It’s a book that you can pre-order

2019/03/302019/03/30 Kevin J. O'Conner

Links to Wishes sometimes have consequences are beginning to appear! To find an independent bookstore near you, here’s the IndieBound link: https://www.indiebound.org/search/book?keys=wishes+sometimes+have+consequences Powell's: Hardcover: https://www.powells.com/book/-9780998878157 Amazon: Hardcover: https://smile.amazon.com/Wishes-Sometimes-Consequences-Kevin-OConner/dp/0998878154/ Paperback: https://smile.amazon.com/Wishes-Sometimes-Consequences-Kevin-OConner/dp/0998878162/ Barnes & Noble has both versions discounted: Hardcover: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1130793094?ean=9780998878157 Paperback: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1130793094?ean=9780998878164 (30 March 2019)

New music: Bed in which I pretend to sleep, but am really plotting my downfall

2019/03/21 Kevin J. O'Conner

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It’s a book (the hardcover)

2019/03/19 Kevin J. O'Conner

And we get closer… I approved the eproof a few minutes ago, so my first hardcover edition is that much closer to being a reality. As with the paperback, the on-sale date is April 30th, but I have ordered four copies for myself in the meantime. I will post finer details a bit later. [...]

It’s a book (the paperback)

2019/03/13 Kevin J. O'Conner

So this arrived today… I am still waiting for a new proof for the hardcover edition—I was finally able to upload my revisions to the interior a couple of days ago—but at least I have this edition in the meantime. And everything looks to be the way it is supposed to. The color on [...]

It’s a book (almost)

2019/03/04 Kevin J. O'Conner

Wishes sometimes have consequences is on its way to being a book! I uploaded my final revisions for the paperback edition this afternoon; after checking the proofs (four of them in all), I clicked on the ‘Approve’ button to make it official. I am still waiting for a new proof for the hardcover edition—though I [...]

Book update: 1 March 2019

2019/03/012019/03/01 Kevin J. O'Conner

Wishes sometimes have consequences is finished, and has been uploaded! I am now awaiting e-proofs. The 496-page collection will be available April 30th in hardcover and paperback formats. The hardcover will retail for $40, and the paperback for $25. At these prices, I will get about four bucks per copy sold. The two editions will [...]

Exploring cover drafts: dust jacket, 2-20-19

2019/02/20 Kevin J. O'Conner2 Comments

Here is a lo-res screenshot of the dust jacket: I opted to chuck the fake cut-out text, as it didn't quite feel right. I have nudged the title on the front cover up slightly; otherwise this is essentially finished. I am going to let it sit for a day or two, just in case. That [...]

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