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catsittingstillKameron Hurley's new book, _Mirror Empire_ is coming out today. No, I didn't provide a link (though if you want to buy it in E-form a moment's googling will pop it right up for you) and here's why--
There is also a special promotion. If you buy the book from Barnes & Noble before September 8th, (it looks like it will cost about $12--trade paperback, probably) and e-mail Kameron a photo or scan or your receipt, you have a chance at a free e-ARC (electronic Advance Reader Copy) of the sequel. There are 250 e-ARCs to go out, so it seems to me if you do it in the next few days, you have a good chance.
Purchases and orders in the first week of sales are what determine which books have more copies ordered, what will be available on store shelves, and thus a chunk of future sales.
What's it like? I honestly have no idea: I've read "We Have Always Fought" and found it well-reasoned, interesting and vivid, and pre-ordered _Mirror Empire_ (from Amazon, alas) on the strength of it. I'm giving serious thought to driving 45 minutes into town to buy a physical copy, though.
There is also a special promotion. If you buy the book from Barnes & Noble before September 8th, (it looks like it will cost about $12--trade paperback, probably) and e-mail Kameron a photo or scan or your receipt, you have a chance at a free e-ARC (electronic Advance Reader Copy) of the sequel. There are 250 e-ARCs to go out, so it seems to me if you do it in the next few days, you have a good chance.
Purchases and orders in the first week of sales are what determine which books have more copies ordered, what will be available on store shelves, and thus a chunk of future sales.
What's it like? I honestly have no idea: I've read "We Have Always Fought" and found it well-reasoned, interesting and vivid, and pre-ordered _Mirror Empire_ (from Amazon, alas) on the strength of it. I'm giving serious thought to driving 45 minutes into town to buy a physical copy, though.
