Ahhh that is the best news!!!!! Anything darkly funny is a win for me. I’m honored you’d want me to be an early reader 🥹 will be counting down the days…
Thank you, Dennard! When I received your beta-reader feedback I knew the novel had a chance. A huge, massive, mega thank you for all the support and inspiration along the way.
Between CANNONBALL and LEVERAGE, next summer's readers are in for a real treat.
I appreciate that, and you get to claim victory, too. I sharpened my implements writing and reading on this platform, and you've been a long-time supporter. It means a lot.
I'm so thrilled with the cover. They absolutely nailed it, and that brilliant green should really pop amid the blues and blacks littered on the shelves.
Now I just need the story to not suck shit. We shall see...
I think the appropriate balance between narcissistic sociopath and loving husband and father was struck during our first family attempt at playing Monopoly last night.
Thank you, Birgitte! I can't wait for you to read, and I'm confident you'll love it.
My wife works for a Swiss company, so we could try to use that escape hatch. But, honestly, I'm okay going down with the ship. America and I have both had good runs.
Outstanding. Anyone who makes a 90s hip hop soundtrack for their novel is a friend of mine. And one that skews East Coast, consider the pre-sale sold! 👊
One possible spanner: I'll have to see if the local indie bookstores can ship internationally. But, we have a lot of time until launch, and for you my friend, I'll make sure a signed copy finds its way across the pond.
Thank you mate, I appreciate that. If worst comes to worst, I'll come over and get it signed in the States. Still got a couple of years left on the visa.
Thank you, Jeffrey! Funny enough, I just whipped through a last-minute round of revisions this week and as of this morning the novel is officially off to copy-editing.
It's been an exciting and fascinating journey thus far, and I can't wait to see how readers receive the novel next summer. More to come!
Thank you, Caroline! It's hella dark and eviscerates Wall Street and Corporate America with extreme prejudice. If readers love the novel half as much as I do it'll be a huge win.
Your new book also sounds incredible! The blurb from Ananda Lima has me sold. She's in Chicago and we met a few months ago. Her debut novel CRAFT is awesome and she's a generally delightful person. Consider your book pre-ordered.
Fantastic -- thank you! It's the apotheosis of my newsletter so I'm confident you'll love it. Also, any promotional support is always appreciated. Thank you in advance!
Let's goooooo
The madness begins!
Sounds like so much fun, I can’t wait to read!
Thanks, Letitia! I'm a touch biased, but it is a darkly funny adventure, and I'm very excited to see how the novel is received by readers.
By the way, in my S&S Author Questionnaire I indicated you should receive an ARC when the time comes. Stay tuned!
Ahhh that is the best news!!!!! Anything darkly funny is a win for me. I’m honored you’d want me to be an early reader 🥹 will be counting down the days…
Having had the privilege of reading it: strap in. It’s an awesome cocktail of insight, fury, and audacity.
Thank you, Dennard! When I received your beta-reader feedback I knew the novel had a chance. A huge, massive, mega thank you for all the support and inspiration along the way.
Between CANNONBALL and LEVERAGE, next summer's readers are in for a real treat.
I love audiobooks and Jeff Bezos ... spring it is! Also, do you get to weigh in on the narrator? If so, I have thoughts.
Hell yeah! I'm not sure if I'll get any say, but I can't wait to see who gets the nod.
Some people have suggested I do it myself, but that's up to the publisher to decide. I do, if I don't say, have a nice voice.
I'd love to hear your thoughts though, either here or elsewhere!
Whatever you do, do not do a synthetic (AI) voice. Keep our human voice talent employed!
Absolutely! I would push back hard against that, and I sincerely doubt Atria would encourage such a move.
There are way too many talented voice actors out there, and I'd be extremely disappointed to leave my work to an "auto-complete" algorithm.
Awesome.
Thank you, Wil! It's been a long, strange, exciting journey.
I’m excited for you! Proud, even.
I appreciate that, and you get to claim victory, too. I sharpened my implements writing and reading on this platform, and you've been a long-time supporter. It means a lot.
Congrats, Amran! It's a great, sharp, clean cover that should grab eyeballs.
Thanks, Michael! I was so thrilled with the end result, and I really think it’s going to pop on the shelves.
As you know better than me, books are judged by their covers — and their titles — and I’m confident we’re in good shape on both.
YES! LET'S GO!
I placed my order in person with my local bookstore, viz:
https://www.literatibookstore.com/
Yessir!
A2 represent!
Squealing. I love love love the cover.
Thank you, Bev!
I'm so thrilled with the cover. They absolutely nailed it, and that brilliant green should really pop amid the blues and blacks littered on the shelves.
Now I just need the story to not suck shit. We shall see...
I think the appropriate balance between narcissistic sociopath and loving husband and father was struck during our first family attempt at playing Monopoly last night.
Also, we are very proud of you!
Thank you for not divorcing me!
If 99:1 is the "appropriate" balance, then yes, I nailed it.
Congrats Amran! Pre-ordered :). I assume you're already planning to flee the US by August 18 next year.
Thank you, Birgitte! I can't wait for you to read, and I'm confident you'll love it.
My wife works for a Swiss company, so we could try to use that escape hatch. But, honestly, I'm okay going down with the ship. America and I have both had good runs.
I preordered like two weeks ago with my Jeff Bezos loving self ;)
Thank you, Maegan!
If the last two weeks have taught us anything, it's super rich guys always win. Embrace the Bezos!
Outstanding. Anyone who makes a 90s hip hop soundtrack for their novel is a friend of mine. And one that skews East Coast, consider the pre-sale sold! 👊
Hell yeah! Thank you, Matt! And welcome to the show.
The soundtrack is a beast, and thinking about my favorite songs and their titles and lyrics subtly influenced how I developed the story.
Excited for you to read. There will be plenty more madness to come over the next nine months as well.
Lovely! I'll wait for news on purchasing a signed copy. Well done, mate!
Thanks, Kris! Can't wait for you to read!
One possible spanner: I'll have to see if the local indie bookstores can ship internationally. But, we have a lot of time until launch, and for you my friend, I'll make sure a signed copy finds its way across the pond.
Thank you mate, I appreciate that. If worst comes to worst, I'll come over and get it signed in the States. Still got a couple of years left on the visa.
Congrats Amran — cover looks great, and this post is a wonderful welcome to your forthcoming book. Very exciting and inspiring!
Thank you, Jeffrey! Funny enough, I just whipped through a last-minute round of revisions this week and as of this morning the novel is officially off to copy-editing.
It's been an exciting and fascinating journey thus far, and I can't wait to see how readers receive the novel next summer. More to come!
This book truly sounds terrific!
Thank you, Caroline! It's hella dark and eviscerates Wall Street and Corporate America with extreme prejudice. If readers love the novel half as much as I do it'll be a huge win.
Your new book also sounds incredible! The blurb from Ananda Lima has me sold. She's in Chicago and we met a few months ago. Her debut novel CRAFT is awesome and she's a generally delightful person. Consider your book pre-ordered.
Thank you so much! I appreciate that. Yes, Amanda is amazing! I love CRAFT so much.
Ordered!
Thanks so much, and I've just done the same with yours!
Fantastic! Thank you!
Just ordered. Will boost in my newsletter too. Congrats, my friend!
Fantastic -- thank you! It's the apotheosis of my newsletter so I'm confident you'll love it. Also, any promotional support is always appreciated. Thank you in advance!