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Featured on Author's Promoter today
I had a Skype interview this morning, very nice interview, and had fun. The actual transcript of the interview won't post until sometime next week, but in the interim, I and my books are featured. (The really cool thing is, the guy doing the interview was in Malta!)
http://authorspromoter.com/type-of-writing/novels/hoss-kenneth/
I never thought of myself as an American Novelist.
ETA: The interview went live this morning!
I had a Skype interview this morning, very nice interview, and had fun. The actual transcript of the interview won't post until sometime next week, but in the interim, I and my books are featured. (The really cool thing is, the guy doing the interview was in Malta!)
http://authorspromoter.com/type-of-writing/novels/hoss-kenneth/
I never thought of myself as an American Novelist.ETA: The interview went live this morning!
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Another Interview!
I was honored to be interviewed by friend and author Lorna Suzuki on her blog, All Kinds of Writing yesterday. Stop by and check it out.
http://www.newmobileme.com/imagochr...Entries/2012/9/23_Kenneth_Hoss_Interview.html
I was honored to be interviewed by friend and author Lorna Suzuki on her blog, All Kinds of Writing yesterday. Stop by and check it out.
http://www.newmobileme.com/imagochr...Entries/2012/9/23_Kenneth_Hoss_Interview.html
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Free Weekend for Storm Rising on Amazon
Just started the Free Weekend on Amazon for Storm Rising, the first Kelli Storm Novel and there have already been 338 downloads this morning!
Moving up in Amazon sales rankings:
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,613 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
#36 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Fiction > Genre Fiction > Mystery & Thrillers > Police Procedurals
ETA: Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #314 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
#3 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Fiction > Genre Fiction > Mystery & Thrillers > Police Procedurals
Just started the Free Weekend on Amazon for Storm Rising, the first Kelli Storm Novel and there have already been 338 downloads this morning!
Moving up in Amazon sales rankings:
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,613 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
#36 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Fiction > Genre Fiction > Mystery & Thrillers > Police Procedurals
ETA: Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #314 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
#3 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Fiction > Genre Fiction > Mystery & Thrillers > Police Procedurals
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Nice interview on the International Thriller Writers' website:
http://www.thebigthrill.org/2012/09/the-bookseller-by-mark-pryor/
http://www.thebigthrill.org/2012/09/the-bookseller-by-mark-pryor/
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Big Brag Time!
My super short story for the Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine Mysterious Photograph contest was chosen as a runner up for the July/August 2012 issue!
I've never won anything before and I am super excited about this. It was so long ago that I forgot I had sent it to them and was completely confused when I received an envelope from the magazine earlier today.
My name will be appearing in the January/February 2013 issue.
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My super short story for the Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine Mysterious Photograph contest was chosen as a runner up for the July/August 2012 issue!
I've never won anything before and I am super excited about this. It was so long ago that I forgot I had sent it to them and was completely confused when I received an envelope from the magazine earlier today.
My name will be appearing in the January/February 2013 issue.
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Great article!
Fantastic! Can we see the photo? What is it of? That's wonderful!
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Storm Warning and I are featured on Eden Baylee's blog today!
http://edenbaylee.wordpress.com/2012/10/02/new-release-by-kennhoss-storm-warning/#comment-5560
http://edenbaylee.wordpress.com/2012/10/02/new-release-by-kennhoss-storm-warning/#comment-5560
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This is not on the scale of a book contract or a publication or an interview - but there is literally no where else I can brag about this that won't make me look like a horrible person.
Some of you know that my mother has been reading my book for me as I make edits. Just last night she read the ending.
I made my mother cry.
Not a sentimental lady, my mom. I find her reaction pretty satisfying.
Some of you know that my mother has been reading my book for me as I make edits. Just last night she read the ending.
I made my mother cry.
Not a sentimental lady, my mom. I find her reaction pretty satisfying.
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This is not on the scale of a book contract or a publication or an interview - but there is literally no where else I can brag about this that won't make me look like a horrible person.
Some of you know that my mother has been reading my book for me as I make edits. Just last night she read the ending.
I made my mother cry.
Not a sentimental lady, my mom. I find her reaction pretty satisfying.
Shame on you.
When you can elicit that kind of emotion from your writing, you know you've done it right.
This is not on the scale of a book contract or a publication or an interview - but there is literally no where else I can brag about this that won't make me look like a horrible person.
Some of you know that my mother has been reading my book for me as I make edits. Just last night she read the ending.
I made my mother cry.
Not a sentimental lady, my mom. I find her reaction pretty satisfying.
That's GREAT! Truly, as a writer, if we can elicit that kind of emotion from a reader--wonderful.
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This is not on the scale of a book contract or a publication or an interview - but there is literally no where else I can brag about this that won't make me look like a horrible person.
Some of you know that my mother has been reading my book for me as I make edits. Just last night she read the ending.
I made my mother cry.
Not a sentimental lady, my mom. I find her reaction pretty satisfying.
I think that's a great sign of how good it is, liz.
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Hello,
We have received new release date information related to the order you placed on
::squees like a fangirl::
We have received new release date information related to the order you placed on
::squees like a fangirl::
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SO happy for everyone:
MATT, you rock! I love people who can write super-fast bits. I actually have the time to read them quickly.
Liz, when you can make someone cry, you know you've effectively placed your soul on the page. Good luck!
Mark and Ken, awesome! I have Ken's book and am looking forward to Mark's. Had hoped to make your book signing in Austin, but my schedule right now won't tolerate that.
I just wanted to add that nothing warms my heart more than opening AW to see a new note posted in this thread. What a great community--it's like my sister or brother running into the house to tell me some good news. I wish we had virtual confetti!
MATT, you rock! I love people who can write super-fast bits. I actually have the time to read them quickly.
Liz, when you can make someone cry, you know you've effectively placed your soul on the page. Good luck!
Mark and Ken, awesome! I have Ken's book and am looking forward to Mark's. Had hoped to make your book signing in Austin, but my schedule right now won't tolerate that.
I just wanted to add that nothing warms my heart more than opening AW to see a new note posted in this thread. What a great community--it's like my sister or brother running into the house to tell me some good news. I wish we had virtual confetti!
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Storm Rising in the Top 100
Storm Rising hit the top 100 on Amazon in it's genre! #85!! In the top 5000 on Amazon's Best Seller List!
Storm Rising hit the top 100 on Amazon in it's genre! #85!!
In the top 5000 on Amazon's Best Seller List!
I just got a notice from Amazon that my order of The Bookseller by our own Mark Pryor has shipped! If you have the opportunity- you got read this book!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1616147083/?tag=absowrit-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1616147083/?tag=absowrit-20
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Congrats to all of you on and your successes! Love seeing all this awesome news in this thread.
I echo HS's comment. Definitely, congrats to you all.
*cough cough*
Um. The short story I wrote in August and subbed to a local magazine got accepted. I got a call from the editor (a call) and he was very complimentary, said I got exactly the right type of story and style of writing he was looking for and could I please send him some more stories ASAP.
*gasp*
He wants one a month. This short story is only the second one I've ever written. The first one sold to the African-American Review and is a completely different style and voice. How on earth am I going to write one a month?
Oh, and I worked out how many hours it took me to write it vs the money they're paying. It works out at so far below minimum wage it's not funny - it's hilarious! But it's a start, right?
*cough cough*
Um. The short story I wrote in August and subbed to a local magazine got accepted. I got a call from the editor (a call) and he was very complimentary, said I got exactly the right type of story and style of writing he was looking for and could I please send him some more stories ASAP.
*gasp*
He wants one a month. This short story is only the second one I've ever written. The first one sold to the African-American Review and is a completely different style and voice. How on earth am I going to write one a month?
Oh, and I worked out how many hours it took me to write it vs the money they're paying. It works out at so far below minimum wage it's not funny - it's hilarious! But it's a start, right?
I echo HS's comment. Definitely, congrats to you all.
*cough cough*
Um. The short story I wrote in August and subbed to a local magazine got accepted. I got a call from the editor (a call) and he was very complimentary, said I got exactly the right type of story and style of writing he was looking for and could I please send him some more stories ASAP.
*gasp*
He wants one a month. This short story is only the second one I've ever written. The first one sold to the African-American Review and is a completely different style and voice. How on earth am I going to write one a month?
Oh, and I worked out how many hours it took me to write it vs the money they're paying. It works out at so far below minimum wage it's not funny - it's hilarious! But it's a start, right?
That's AWESOME! Congratulations! And yes, I'd say it's a huge start! Someone wants to pay you for your writing. You rock! (Plus you can use that in a Q.)
I echo HS's comment. Definitely, congrats to you all.
*cough cough*
Um. The short story I wrote in August and subbed to a local magazine got accepted. I got a call from the editor (a call) and he was very complimentary, said I got exactly the right type of story and style of writing he was looking for and could I please send him some more stories ASAP.
*gasp*
He wants one a month. This short story is only the second one I've ever written. The first one sold to the African-American Review and is a completely different style and voice. How on earth am I going to write one a month?
Oh, and I worked out how many hours it took me to write it vs the money they're paying. It works out at so far below minimum wage it's not funny - it's hilarious! But it's a start, right?
What a great result, Gail.