LBF Books / Let’s Be Frank Publishing

I submitted a chapter to LBF yesterday, but when I did I got a weird error message, so I don't know if it went through or not, and I don't want to unintenionally spam their inbox...

Pepperlandgirl, I give it a second try after adjusting the subject to note "second attempt after error". Most people won't consider it spam if you sent twice and one attempt included that. They'd conclude that you received an error and resent as a precaution. At any rate, no one has ever complained about me doing that.

I agree with Dave, pepperlandgirl.
Especially when you explain yourself... Servers, nor your own computer are perfect and I'm quite sure the LBF site is well looked after as far as viruses are concerned.

Post again if there is a problem..

:cheers CHEERS

I also agree with Dave. Send it again and explain why you're submitting it the second time. They're very understanding.

Do you have AOL? I used to get the "Web site not responding" message after everything I sent (forum post and whatnot) but the message was still going through.

Just send it again, as others have said. No harm done, I'm sure.

I just ran a little check of the big online bookstores. Since Borders is now running with Amazon, it was a one-stop. But I visited B&N and punched in the title of Mr. Robertson's book.

Lo and behold, there came a listing. It's currently on the B&N site, with the notice that it will be released in Oct. I don't have the link to check where it will be on the shelves, perhaps someone else could check on that after Oct. 5.

I am guessing it will be on Amazon/Borders either very shortly or just around the release date.

B.T.'s book is also available for order on Authorsden.com

Well, I submitted it the second time and got the same error...

If you're submitting something as an attachment, try sending just a quick brief message with no attachments asking if your email is getting through at all. If you don't receive an error on your side, then it could mean that there's a problem with their email program, your email program, or both. A reply that they received it could eliminate their computer and email program as the problem.

I recently had problems with attachments also. It turned out that a part in my computer was going bad. It would let me send short emails, but anything long and many attachments wouldn't go in either direction. If your computer is old, that could also be the source of your problems.

Have you tried sending a similar length attachment to someone else? If that succeeded, then that might eliminate your computer and email program as the cause. This and the other suggestions won't, however, eliminate your ISP or theirs as possible causes.

Wish I could offer you a solid solution.

Sorry Whachawant, I was away all of last week, and didn't get a chance to respond.

This first series will be a trilogy, or at least that's what I'm planning now. However, the plotline and main story won't stop there. This trilogy will be the first trilogy in a larger hierarchical chain of series' framed around the central plot. I don't like planning beyond three books in a series, unlike a lot of fantasy writers that I know. I don't want to bite off more than I can chew by promising to my fans that I'll have a 12 book series. I will offer up to a trilogy, but nothing more at this point. I plan on writing more, but I'm not going to officially say that it will X number of books long right now. Expect a trilogy for sure.

And I do plan on sticking with LBF for the series. Unless someone comes along like Del Rey or Tor or Baen to buy the rights to it from LBF, I'll be looking to stay with them. Of course, we'll see how that all pans out once this first book hits the market in a few weeks.

I haven't talked to LBF in detail about Amazon specifically, but I know that once the book comes out, Amazon will have it. Other than that, I don't have any more info.

It's an online form for submission. When I use their form to submit, I get an error that says something couldn't be found. I don't know if that means the "Thanks for submitting!" page can't be found, but the file has gone through safely, or if it means the server couldn't be found, and the file has been lost to the cyber-ether...

I reported it and its being checked out.

Okay, that might offer a solution. If you know how to spot the email address the form uses, then copy that or write it down. Then use your own email program and stick that in the email to address. Attach your file and you could be good to go. Your email text might not match their format, but the attachment should still be good.

I've had that happen, too, with online submission forms. It usually ends up in the cyber-ether. So using e-mail is a good suggestion. Just let them know you couldn't use their submission form.

There should be an e-mail address on that form submission you can use if you have problems with the form. They had problems way back when I submitted, and they didn't get the first one I sent, so I e-mailed it. Check the page again, I am sure there is an e- mail addy to use. I think.

Pepperlandgirl,

I received an email from the webmaster, there was nothing wrong with your submission, it was just the 'THANK YOU PAGE' ...and has since been corrected.

Your submission has been received in their queue, and will be reviewed.
Best of luck, and stay creative.

Thanks for checking it out for me. Now I can look forward to many sleepless nights while I wait for a reply. heh.

Being as I am awaiting a decision on my own book, I have been keeping track of what LBF is doing. The first books to be released are now available to order on Amazon as well as B&N, to be shipped after their release date of Oct. 5.

I will be checking out the local B&N too, to see if they carry it, after that date.

More updates...

I am bumping this to the top, and for good reason. Today I received my copy of Chronicles of the Planeswalkers, one of the first five LBF books.

It is a gorgeous book. I haven't had a chance to sit down and read it yet, but from an aesthetic point of view, it is very nice. Beautiful illustrations, lovely typset. A really well put together book. Way to go!

And my copy came signed :grin :b Thank you BT!

I will sit down and read some soon. I am looking forward to it.

This was a great post to see on the board. Thank you so much Risseybug. I had no idea you were one of the good folks receiving one of those five copies. I'm very happy to hear that you were as pleased with the sheer quality of the book, and artwork. I am so excited right now, and the book's still five days from being officially released. It feels like forever. Anyway, thank you very much for the compliments, and I hope you enjoy the book's story as much as the outward appearance. I appreciate your support.

Regards,

B.T. Robertson

Yo! B.T......

Just checked Amazon.com books for yours.
...and there is a response right now. States its not currently available, but it says to check back periodically. I guess Amazon takes its time in acquiring information on new publications. .... but you're on there bud.

:cheers
cheers

Well, It is past October 5th, what's the story? Is LBF going to make it? Has it's books been selling? Somebody tell me what is going on:shrug

~~Tammy

I had my first signing on Saturday at Chapters Books and Music, and it was a success. That store is now carrying my books. Borders in Monroeville, PA (local town to me) saw that my book is on their distributor's website, and also in their little computer kiosks in their stores, so that particular store is ordering a few, and will host a signing for me. Amazon is now carrying it. Barnes and Nobles is carrying it on their website, but not yet in their stores, but that's coming soon as well. The book has picked up sales on those sites, and through LBF's site too. I'm very excited at what's been happening thus far, a mere one week from the release date. Also, look for me at the West Virginia Book Festival in Charleston, WV at the Charleston Civic Center this Saturday and Sunday, October 16th and 17th from about 8 a.m. to 7 p.m both days. I'll be signing books, and handing out free gifts for those who purchase one. For those of you who live close, I hope to see you there. I hope this was an adequate update, and gives you a good idea of where I stand, and where LBF stands. Thank you all for your support.

By the way, the best news that I've been receiving on forums and such is that folks are really enjoying the book! lol I know that may sound wierd, but my fear, like every author's fear, is that the story won't be enjoyed. Contrary to my own insecurity, people are loving it, and posting how much they love it, which makes me very happy. Thanks to Risseybug too for all the kind words.

B.T. Robertson
<a href="http://www.btrobertson.com" target="_new">www.btrobertson.com</a>
<a href="http://www.lbfbooks.com" target="_new">www.lbfbooks.com</a>
Author of the Chronicles of the Planeswalkers novel series

Still impatient Tammy?

It does take a while to get a corporation off the ground...although, I must say B.T., your immediate success is impressive and will hopefully be a reflection on LBF as well. I'm sure the editors are currently working long hours.

Now what needs to be done is to get those magazines in stores and up in popularity. (Once again that's a time factor)

Keep the faith people,...its part of the equation to success......:thumbs

Ok, I know it's not official yet, but I just can't wait.
I got the news today from Jackie, the LBF editor.

I'VE BEEN ACCEPTED! Actually, the ms was picked up by another author/editor friend of hers and HE read it. By all accounts, this man is a hard case with submissions. He read a bunch of LBF's mag (Writer's Post Journal) submissions and rejected most of them.
And then he read my book, and this is what he said.....

Anyhow, last night over a late dinner, he said to me, "You know, we have something with this novel. This is a good one. The woman can really write, at first i thought it was going to be the typical run of the mill story, but boy, she added a twist and got me. I think you should go with this one and take it."

So, YAY FOR ME!