Stephen Seitz's Posts - CrimeSpace2024-03-28T09:42:57ZStephen Seitzhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StephenSeitzhttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/60998954?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://crimespace.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=2j717zmvrs68z&xn_auth=noAnother good year at Bookstocktag:crimespace.ning.com,2014-07-27:537324:BlogPost:3942102014-07-27T13:39:19.000ZStephen Seitzhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StephenSeitz
<p>There is a distinctive change in my signings these days: I'm actually making money.</p>
<p>Most of us who write never talk about the pay, which is usually abysmal. We write because we must, and we write because we have something to say and want people to hear it. Money is nice, but no one being realistic expects to make a fortune.</p>
<p>Most of my signings over the years have ranged from quiet to excellent: before this year, probably the best one took place several years ago at the Borders…</p>
<p>There is a distinctive change in my signings these days: I'm actually making money.</p>
<p>Most of us who write never talk about the pay, which is usually abysmal. We write because we must, and we write because we have something to say and want people to hear it. Money is nice, but no one being realistic expects to make a fortune.</p>
<p>Most of my signings over the years have ranged from quiet to excellent: before this year, probably the best one took place several years ago at the Borders store in Columbia, Maryland, where I sold all but three copies of <em>Sherlock Holmes and the Plague of Dracula</em>.</p>
<p>This year, though, not only did I do well in Atlanta (to be expected when 800 interested people were attending a Sherlock Holmes conference), I did almost as well over the last two days at the Bookstock festival in Woodstock, Vermont. In fact, I will actually have to <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70764673?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70764673?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a>order more copies of "Secrets Can't be Kept Forever" because I'm down to the last three copies. </p>
<p>I badly want to believe that, after years of hard work, things are finally starting to pay off. I hope so. One thing is for sure: I'm going back next year.</p>
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<p>Next week, from July 25 through July 27, I'll be signing my books at the annual Bookstock Literary Festival, held in Woodstock, Vermont. The event brings together literary notables (former U.S. poet laureate Billy Collins this year), Vermont writers and publishers, and, most importantly, readers. </p>
<p>This will also be the first public signing of my newest effort, "Terror Strikes Downtown," in which crime reporter Ace Herron investigates the causes of a series of explosions which tear up…</p>
<p>Next week, from July 25 through July 27, I'll be signing my books at the annual Bookstock Literary Festival, held in Woodstock, Vermont. The event brings together literary notables (former U.S. poet laureate Billy Collins this year), Vermont writers and publishers, and, most importantly, readers. </p>
<p>This will also be the first public signing of my newest effort, "Terror Strikes Downtown," in which crime reporter Ace Herron investigates the causes of a series of explosions which tear up the main street of Valentine, Vermont, changing many lives forever. Ace must also contend with a hostile and incompetent editor at the paper, and also a blast from his past. This is the second novel in the Ace herron series. I'm already drafting the next one.</p>
<p>So, please come! Fine fiction and cookies await.</p>
<p><a href="http://bookstockvt.org/" target="_blank">Bookstock 2014</a></p>New thriller: Terror Strikes Downtowntag:crimespace.ning.com,2014-07-05:537324:BlogPost:3935632014-07-05T15:24:50.000ZStephen Seitzhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StephenSeitz
<p>As the placid residents of Valentine, Vermont, prepare for a pleasant holiday weekend, a series of explosions tears up Main Street, killing and injuring dozens of people and changing their lives forever. Who could be behind this devastating attack, and what can they possibly gain? Crime reporter Ace Herron, armed only with his pen, his questions, and his lifelong knowledge of the town, is determined to get to the bottom of the case, no matter what.</p>
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<p>On Amazon and…</p>
<p>As the placid residents of Valentine, Vermont, prepare for a pleasant holiday weekend, a series of explosions tears up Main Street, killing and injuring dozens of people and changing their lives forever. Who could be behind this devastating attack, and what can they possibly gain? Crime reporter Ace Herron, armed only with his pen, his questions, and his lifelong knowledge of the town, is determined to get to the bottom of the case, no matter what.</p>
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<p><span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Terror-Strikes-Downtown-Herron-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B00LI9EZK8/ref=sr_1_2_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1404498002&sr=1-2&keywords=Terror+Strikes+Downtown">http://www.amazon.com/Terror-Strikes-Downtown-Herron-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B00LI9EZK8/ref=sr_1_2_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1404498002&sr=1-2&keywords=Terror+Strikes+Downtown</a></span></p>
<p></p>My latest: Terror Strikes Downtowntag:crimespace.ning.com,2014-07-05:537324:BlogPost:3936632014-07-05T15:22:16.000ZStephen Seitzhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StephenSeitz
<p>As the residents of Valentine, Vermont, prepare themselves for a placid holiday weekend, a series of explosions rips up Main Street, killing and injuring dozens, and changing lives forever. Who could do such a thing? What could they hope to gain?</p>
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<p>Crime reporter Ace Herron, armed only with his pen, his questions, and hid lifelong knowledge of the town, is determined to get to the bottom of it, if he can. On Amazon and Kindle.…</p>
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<p>As the residents of Valentine, Vermont, prepare themselves for a placid holiday weekend, a series of explosions rips up Main Street, killing and injuring dozens, and changing lives forever. Who could do such a thing? What could they hope to gain?</p>
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<p>Crime reporter Ace Herron, armed only with his pen, his questions, and hid lifelong knowledge of the town, is determined to get to the bottom of it, if he can. On Amazon and Kindle.</p>
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<p><span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Terror-Strikes-Downtown-Herron-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B00LI9EZK8/ref=sr_1_2_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1404498002&sr=1-2&keywords=Terror+Strikes+Downtown">http://www.amazon.com/Terror-Strikes-Downtown-Herron-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B00LI9EZK8/ref=sr_1_2_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1404498002&sr=1-2&keywords=Terror+Strikes+Downtown</a></span></p>
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<p></p>Name that Book Contesttag:crimespace.ning.com,2014-04-14:537324:BlogPost:3883372014-04-14T13:32:34.000ZStephen Seitzhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StephenSeitz
<p>The second Ace Herron novel is ready to go, but lacks an important element: the title. I'm offering a free and autographed copy of the book to the reader who makes the best suggestion. You have a week. Details here:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.seitzbooks.com/name-that-book-contest.html">http://www.seitzbooks.com/name-that-book-contest.html</a></p>
<p>The second Ace Herron novel is ready to go, but lacks an important element: the title. I'm offering a free and autographed copy of the book to the reader who makes the best suggestion. You have a week. Details here:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.seitzbooks.com/name-that-book-contest.html">http://www.seitzbooks.com/name-that-book-contest.html</a></p>On the way to 221B Con in Atlantatag:crimespace.ning.com,2014-04-02:537324:BlogPost:3881842014-04-02T14:51:06.000ZStephen Seitzhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StephenSeitz
<p>The car is gassed and ready, road food is being prepared, clothes being assembled, and video equipment is ready to be picked up.</p>
<p>This trip will be a first for me: I plan to document it as I go, via periodic Twitter updates. I'll also be making a documentary for YouTube, and I hope to get at least one episode of "Book Talk" in the can through interviewing my fellow authors.</p>
<p>So, if I won't see you there, maybe you'll see me!</p>
<p>The car is gassed and ready, road food is being prepared, clothes being assembled, and video equipment is ready to be picked up.</p>
<p>This trip will be a first for me: I plan to document it as I go, via periodic Twitter updates. I'll also be making a documentary for YouTube, and I hope to get at least one episode of "Book Talk" in the can through interviewing my fellow authors.</p>
<p>So, if I won't see you there, maybe you'll see me!</p>Special offer for those going to 221B Con in Atlantatag:crimespace.ning.com,2014-03-06:537324:BlogPost:3874192014-03-06T19:08:16.000ZStephen Seitzhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StephenSeitz
<p><span>As I hope everyone knows by now, I will be a guest and panelist at 221B Con, the annual Sherlock Holmes convention in Atlanta, Ga. Needless to say, I'll be bringing copies of</span><i>Sherlock Holmes and the Plague of Dracula, Never Meant to Be, </i><span>and </span><i>Secrets Can't Be Kept Forever.</i><br></br><br></br><span>I see no reason for people who don't want to wait in line for their books to do so. If you like, you can have your copy waiting for you, inscribed and ready for a good…</span></p>
<p><span>As I hope everyone knows by now, I will be a guest and panelist at 221B Con, the annual Sherlock Holmes convention in Atlanta, Ga. Needless to say, I'll be bringing copies of</span><i>Sherlock Holmes and the Plague of Dracula, Never Meant to Be, </i><span>and </span><i>Secrets Can't Be Kept Forever.</i><br/><br/><span>I see no reason for people who don't want to wait in line for their books to do so. If you like, you can have your copy waiting for you, inscribed and ready for a good night of reading.</span><br/><br/><span>To make it easier for everyone, I am offering discounts. Buy a single copy and get 10 percent off. Buy two, and get 15 percent off. Buy all three, and get 20 percent off.</span><br/><br/><span>So, </span><i>SHPoD</i><span> drops from $18.95 to $16.95; </span><i>Never </i><span>goes from $9.95 to $8.95; and </span><i>Secrets </i><span>from $8.49 to $7.64.</span><br/><br/><i>SHPoD </i><span>+ </span><i>Never</i><span>, bought together, cost $24.57, down from $28.90. </span><i>SHPoD + </i><i>Secrets </i><span>go from $27.44 to $23.33. </span><i>Never </i><span>+ </span><i>Secrets </i><span>falls from $18.44 to $15.68.</span><br/><br/><span>All three together cost $37.39. With the early purchase discount, they cost $29.91.</span><br/><br/><span>To purchase, send the money to PayPal using stephen@seitzbooks.com as the address, and don't forget to send an e-mail as well, telling me who it's for and if you want a special inscription. If you prefer to send a check or money order, send me an e-mail at the seitzbooks.com address and I'll send you my postal address.</span><br/><br/><span>Many thanks for your consideration, and I hope to see you in Atlanta!</span></p>Lisa Haselton interviews me.tag:crimespace.ning.com,2014-02-06:537324:BlogPost:3866932014-02-06T17:29:16.000ZStephen Seitzhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StephenSeitz
<p>Lisa blogs about literary matters and reviews books. Her interview with me appeared today.</p>
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<p><a href="http://lisahaseltonsreviewsandinterviews.blogspot.com/2014/02/interview-with-author-stephen-seitz.html">http://lisahaseltonsreviewsandinterviews.blogspot.com/2014/02/interview-with-author-stephen-seitz.html</a></p>
<p>Lisa blogs about literary matters and reviews books. Her interview with me appeared today.</p>
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<p><a href="http://lisahaseltonsreviewsandinterviews.blogspot.com/2014/02/interview-with-author-stephen-seitz.html">http://lisahaseltonsreviewsandinterviews.blogspot.com/2014/02/interview-with-author-stephen-seitz.html</a></p>Countdown promotion is on!tag:crimespace.ning.com,2014-01-24:537324:BlogPost:3860152014-01-24T15:58:42.000ZStephen Seitzhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StephenSeitz
<p><span>Kindle readers! Get "Secrets Can't Be Kept Forever" while it's still 99 cents! Go here:</span><br/><br/><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Cant-Forever-Herron-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B00DEKR21I" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Cant-Forever-Herron-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B00DEKR21I</a></p>
<p><span>Kindle readers! Get "Secrets Can't Be Kept Forever" while it's still 99 cents! Go here:</span><br/><br/><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Cant-Forever-Herron-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B00DEKR21I" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Cant-Forever-Herron-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B00DEKR21I</a></p>Kindle Discount for "Secrets Can't Be Kept Forever"tag:crimespace.ning.com,2014-01-22:537324:BlogPost:3862462014-01-22T15:12:30.000ZStephen Seitzhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StephenSeitz
<p>Starting tomorrow, Jan. 23, <em>Secrets Can't Be Kept Forever</em> is being discounted on Kindle. From that day until the next, it'll be 99 cents, a 76 percent discount. Then, from the 24th to the 26th, the book will be $1.99, and from the 26th until 11 a.m. the 27th, 26 percent off at $2.99. Get it while it's hot!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DEKR21I">http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DEKR21I</a></p>
<p>Starting tomorrow, Jan. 23, <em>Secrets Can't Be Kept Forever</em> is being discounted on Kindle. From that day until the next, it'll be 99 cents, a 76 percent discount. Then, from the 24th to the 26th, the book will be $1.99, and from the 26th until 11 a.m. the 27th, 26 percent off at $2.99. Get it while it's hot!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DEKR21I">http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DEKR21I</a></p>Ideastag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-12-14:537324:BlogPost:3839712013-12-14T18:13:07.000ZStephen Seitzhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StephenSeitz
<p>I've been spending the week working on projects I have unfortunately allowed to go by the wayside, but as a result, I had a brainstorm this morning resulting in something, I hope, will prove to be much better. So in the next few days I'll be researching one idea while continuing on the others. No wonder it takes me so long to complete books.</p>
<p>I've been spending the week working on projects I have unfortunately allowed to go by the wayside, but as a result, I had a brainstorm this morning resulting in something, I hope, will prove to be much better. So in the next few days I'll be researching one idea while continuing on the others. No wonder it takes me so long to complete books.</p>Book Talk and Seitzbooks.comtag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-11-09:537324:BlogPost:3814392013-11-09T18:39:47.000ZStephen Seitzhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StephenSeitz
<p>To the extent I even have readers, my apologies for neglecting this blog for so long. </p>
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<p>The most important news is that I have finally launched my official Web site, <a href="http://www.seitzbooks.com">www.seitzbooks.com</a>. Here you can find my books, current news, contact information and more. Check it out!</p>
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<p>I have also launched a cable talk show, "Book Talk." The show is dedicated to the world of books, writing and reading, and we're trying to be as broad as…</p>
<p>To the extent I even have readers, my apologies for neglecting this blog for so long. </p>
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<p>The most important news is that I have finally launched my official Web site, <a href="http://www.seitzbooks.com">www.seitzbooks.com</a>. Here you can find my books, current news, contact information and more. Check it out!</p>
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<p>I have also launched a cable talk show, "Book Talk." The show is dedicated to the world of books, writing and reading, and we're trying to be as broad as possible. Anyone with something to say about books and reading is welcome. If you write books, so much the better.</p>
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<p>Amy Howlett, Vermont Department of Libraries, graciously consented to be my first guest, and we had a marvelous conversation about the role of libraries in the community, books we enjoy, suggestions for reading, and more. It's as jam-packed a half hour as anyone could wish.</p>
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<p>The program will air first on Springfield Area Public Access TV in Vermont, and then become available for wider distribution. I've found a national public access clearinghouse in Maine, so who knows where this could go? I'll also be posting them on YouTube, of course.</p>
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<p>I had a most enjoyable experience yesterday at Bayswater Book Co. in Center Harbor, N.H. Happily, I sold as many copies of "Secrets Can't Be Kept Forever" as well as my perennial, "Sherlock Holmes and the Plague of Dracula."</p>
<p>They're promising a big event in the spring. I'll keep you posted.</p>
<p>I had a most enjoyable experience yesterday at Bayswater Book Co. in Center Harbor, N.H. Happily, I sold as many copies of "Secrets Can't Be Kept Forever" as well as my perennial, "Sherlock Holmes and the Plague of Dracula."</p>
<p>They're promising a big event in the spring. I'll keep you posted.</p>Last chance to win a copy of "Never Meant to Be"tag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-09-26:537324:BlogPost:3786762013-09-26T14:41:02.000ZStephen Seitzhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StephenSeitz
<p><span>You have until Monday to enter the giveaway for my latest novel, "Never Meant to Be." It tells the story of Cynthia Kenyon, a young woman from 21st Century America, who has an accident with H.G. Wells' time machine and winds up in London, 1882. It is not long before she becomes enmeshed in the lives of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson, and where she has to face a number of choices, not the least of which is whether what she does changes history, and how her actions affect those she…</span></p>
<p><span>You have until Monday to enter the giveaway for my latest novel, "Never Meant to Be." It tells the story of Cynthia Kenyon, a young woman from 21st Century America, who has an accident with H.G. Wells' time machine and winds up in London, 1882. It is not long before she becomes enmeshed in the lives of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson, and where she has to face a number of choices, not the least of which is whether what she does changes history, and how her actions affect those she loves, present and future. But whatever she decides, Cynthia learns that some things are never meant to be.</span><br/><br/><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/63362-never-meant-to-be" rel="nofollow">http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/63362-never-meant-to-be</a></p>Last chance for free Kindle downloadtag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-08-12:537324:BlogPost:3762012013-08-12T18:37:58.000ZStephen Seitzhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StephenSeitz
<p>The free Kindle download for "Secrets Can't Be Kept Forever" ends tonight. Last chance!<br/><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Forever-Herron-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B00DEKR21I">http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Forever-Herron-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B00DEKR21I</a></p>
<p>The free Kindle download for "Secrets Can't Be Kept Forever" ends tonight. Last chance!<br/><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Forever-Herron-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B00DEKR21I">http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Forever-Herron-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B00DEKR21I</a></p>Free Kindle giveaway!tag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-08-09:537324:BlogPost:3763562013-08-09T16:21:56.000ZStephen Seitzhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StephenSeitz
<p>I'm offering "Secrets Can't Be Kept Forever" for free on Kindle until Monday. Be sure to click here: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Forever-Herron-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B00DEKR21I/ref=sr_1_5_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1376054006&sr=1-5">http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Forever-Herron-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B00DEKR21I/ref=sr_1_5_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1376054006&sr=1-5</a></p>
<p>I'm offering "Secrets Can't Be Kept Forever" for free on Kindle until Monday. Be sure to click here: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Forever-Herron-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B00DEKR21I/ref=sr_1_5_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1376054006&sr=1-5">http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Forever-Herron-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B00DEKR21I/ref=sr_1_5_title_0_main?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1376054006&sr=1-5</a></p>"Secrets Can't Be Kept Forever" Book Launchtag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-08-03:537324:BlogPost:3759572013-08-03T14:47:03.000ZStephen Seitzhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StephenSeitz
<p>My new crime novel has been unleashed!</p>
<p>The formal launch of "Secrets" took place last Thursday at the Book Nook bookstore in Ludlow, Vt. We sold every copy on hand and even one of "Sherlock Holmes and the Plague of Dracula," my first novel. (My next, a time travel tale titled "Never Meant to Be," is available at independent bookstores across the country.)</p>
<p>Many thanks to Scott and Patty at the Book Nook for a great evening. No doubt we'll be doing it again.</p>
<p>My new crime novel has been unleashed!</p>
<p>The formal launch of "Secrets" took place last Thursday at the Book Nook bookstore in Ludlow, Vt. We sold every copy on hand and even one of "Sherlock Holmes and the Plague of Dracula," my first novel. (My next, a time travel tale titled "Never Meant to Be," is available at independent bookstores across the country.)</p>
<p>Many thanks to Scott and Patty at the Book Nook for a great evening. No doubt we'll be doing it again.</p>"Secrets" About to Take Offtag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-08-01:537324:BlogPost:3757062013-08-01T16:44:20.000ZStephen Seitzhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StephenSeitz
<p>This is from an e-mail I received from a fellow author who reviewed "Secrets Can't Be Kept Forever":</p>
<p>"I really enjoyed you novel! It was crisp and well written with a great plot line and the pacing was really good. I wasn't able to format it into MS because it seemed to have some formatting issues so I couldn't make comments on the draft. Geographically, it looked really accurate as well."</p>
<p>Also, a reminder to attend the formal launch at the Book Nook, 136 Main Street, Ludlow,…</p>
<p>This is from an e-mail I received from a fellow author who reviewed "Secrets Can't Be Kept Forever":</p>
<p>"I really enjoyed you novel! It was crisp and well written with a great plot line and the pacing was really good. I wasn't able to format it into MS because it seemed to have some formatting issues so I couldn't make comments on the draft. Geographically, it looked really accurate as well."</p>
<p>Also, a reminder to attend the formal launch at the Book Nook, 136 Main Street, Ludlow, Vermont, starting at 4 p.m.</p>We Have Winners!tag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-07-31:537324:BlogPost:3755132013-07-31T13:15:40.000ZStephen Seitzhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StephenSeitz
<p><span>Congratulations to the winners of my Goodreads book giveaway, and my thanks to the 490 people who entered.</span><br></br><br></br><span>Glen Davis of Yuba City, California, and Lisa Tran of Brampton, Ontario will see their copies of "Secrets Can't Be Kept Forever" in their mailboxes soon.</span><br></br><br></br><span>If you entered and still want a copy, you can: send me $11 at PayPal (Seitzeagle@gmail.com; price includes shipping), or these other options:…</span><br></br><br></br></p>
<p><span>Congratulations to the winners of my Goodreads book giveaway, and my thanks to the 490 people who entered.</span><br/><br/><span>Glen Davis of Yuba City, California, and Lisa Tran of Brampton, Ontario will see their copies of "Secrets Can't Be Kept Forever" in their mailboxes soon.</span><br/><br/><span>If you entered and still want a copy, you can: send me $11 at PayPal (Seitzeagle@gmail.com; price includes shipping), or these other options:</span><br/><br/><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Cant-Kept-Forever-Mysteries/dp/1484897331/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1371735399&sr=1-2&keywords=Secrets+can%27t+be+kept+forever" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Cant-Kept-Forever-Mysteries/dp/1484897331/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1371735399&sr=1-2&keywords=Secrets+can%27t+be+kept+forever</a><br/><br/><span>or</span><br/><br/><a href="https://www.createspace.com/4272461" rel="nofollow">https://www.createspace.com/4272461</a><br/><br/><span>or, if you prefer an actual store and happen to be near Okemo Mountain Resort:</span><br/><br/><a href="http://www.thebooknookvt.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.thebooknookvt.com/</a><br/><br/><span>The formal book launch is this coming Thursday at the Book Nook from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. I hope to see you there!</span></p>We have Winners!tag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-07-31:537324:BlogPost:3756872013-07-31T13:05:09.000ZStephen Seitzhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StephenSeitz
<p><span>Congratulations to the winners of my Goodreads book giveaway, and my thanks to the 490 people who entered.</span><br></br><br></br><span>Glen Davis of Yuba City, California, and Lisa Tran of Brampton, Ontario will see their copeis of "Secrets Can't Be Kept Forever" in their mailboxes soon.</span></p>
<p><br></br><span>If you entered and still want a copy, you can: send me $11 at PayPal (Seitzeagle@gmail.com; price includes shipping), or these other options:…</span><br></br><br></br></p>
<p><span>Congratulations to the winners of my Goodreads book giveaway, and my thanks to the 490 people who entered.</span><br/><br/><span>Glen Davis of Yuba City, California, and Lisa Tran of Brampton, Ontario will see their copeis of "Secrets Can't Be Kept Forever" in their mailboxes soon.</span></p>
<p><br/><span>If you entered and still want a copy, you can: send me $11 at PayPal (Seitzeagle@gmail.com; price includes shipping), or these other options:</span><br/><br/><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Cant-Kept-Forever-Mysteries/dp/1484897331/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1371735399&sr=1-2&keywords=Secrets+can%27t+be+kept+forever" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Cant-Kept-Forever-Mysteries/dp/1484897331/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1371735399&sr=1-2&keywords=Secrets+can%27t+be+kept+forever</a><br/><br/><span>or</span><br/><br/><a href="https://www.createspace.com/4272461" rel="nofollow">https://www.createspace.com/4272461</a><br/><br/><span>or, if you prefer an actual store and happen to be near Okemo Mountain Resort:</span><br/><br/><a href="http://www.thebooknookvt.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.thebooknookvt.com/</a><br/><br/><span>The formal book launch is this coming Thursday at the Book Nook from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. I hope to see you there!</span></p>Bookstock, Part IItag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-07-29:537324:BlogPost:3755722013-07-29T01:30:00.000ZStephen Seitzhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StephenSeitz
<p>Yesterday gave us perfect bookselling and book signing weather. Both "Secrets Can't Be Kept Forever" and "Sherlock Holmes and the Plague of Dracula" did quite well. I hope to be there next year.</p>
<p>Yesterday gave us perfect bookselling and book signing weather. Both "Secrets Can't Be Kept Forever" and "Sherlock Holmes and the Plague of Dracula" did quite well. I hope to be there next year.</p>Bookstocktag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-07-26:537324:BlogPost:3755492013-07-26T15:38:50.000ZStephen Seitzhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StephenSeitz
<p>If you're going to be in in or near Woodstock, Vermont tomorrow, I'll be signing "Secrets Can't Be Kept Forever" and "Sherlock Holmes and the Plague of Dracula" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.</p>
<p>If you're going to be in in or near Woodstock, Vermont tomorrow, I'll be signing "Secrets Can't Be Kept Forever" and "Sherlock Holmes and the Plague of Dracula" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.</p>Facebook workstag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-07-24:537324:BlogPost:3754542013-07-24T18:58:25.000ZStephen Seitzhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StephenSeitz
<p>I have been using Facebook to let independent bookstores about my two current novels. A surprising number of them were pleased to hear from me, and especially my publisher's "indepdendent bookstores first" policy. </p>
<p>Now let's hope the books aren't total train wrecks.</p>
<p>I have been using Facebook to let independent bookstores about my two current novels. A surprising number of them were pleased to hear from me, and especially my publisher's "indepdendent bookstores first" policy. </p>
<p>Now let's hope the books aren't total train wrecks.</p>For Bookstore Ownerstag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-07-19:537324:BlogPost:3747962013-07-19T12:30:00.000ZStephen Seitzhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StephenSeitz
<p>In case anyone here owns a bookstore, I would like you to know that my publisher, MX Publishing USA, values independent bookstores and has a policy of making its books available to them before the large chains and online retailers get them.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.mxpublishing.com/index.html">http://www.mxpublishing.com/index.html</a></p>
<p>In case anyone here owns a bookstore, I would like you to know that my publisher, MX Publishing USA, values independent bookstores and has a policy of making its books available to them before the large chains and online retailers get them.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.mxpublishing.com/index.html">http://www.mxpublishing.com/index.html</a></p>11/22/63tag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-07-14:537324:BlogPost:3747552013-07-14T17:05:46.000ZStephen Seitzhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StephenSeitz
<p>This is Stephen King at his best, which is a relief after the disappointing "Under the Dome."</p>
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<p>The novel deals with the perils of time travel, and the consequences of interfering in history. The protagonist, Jake Epping, is given the opportunity to prevent the Kennedy assassination, but there is a catch: the portal's entry point is fixed in 1958, which means Jake has a lot of time to fill. He does this by creating two lives for himself: one in Dallas-Fort Worth to keep an eye…</p>
<p>This is Stephen King at his best, which is a relief after the disappointing "Under the Dome."</p>
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<p>The novel deals with the perils of time travel, and the consequences of interfering in history. The protagonist, Jake Epping, is given the opportunity to prevent the Kennedy assassination, but there is a catch: the portal's entry point is fixed in 1958, which means Jake has a lot of time to fill. He does this by creating two lives for himself: one in Dallas-Fort Worth to keep an eye on Lee Harvey Oswald, and another as a high school English teacher in Jodie, Texas. Needless to say, this has its consequences as well, not the least of which is falling in love with a woman who'll be around 80 years old in 2011. And what about those other lives?</p>
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<p>Besides being a first-rate thriller, "11/22/63" is also a meditation on meddling where you don't belong and the reach of unintended consequences. Ordinarily, I would discuss some of the flaws, but for this book I honestly can't think of one. I only hope King is careful about writers and directors when it comes time to make the film. (Personally, I vote for Frank Darabont.)</p>
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<p>Don't let its 850 pages daunt you. You'll turn them all, and quickly.</p>
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<p>This morning, I made arrangements for a cable access program on my books. I'll be discussing the content, process, and whatever my interviewer has in mind.</p>
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<p>But I have since discovered there is a nationwide distributor of cable access programming. That means more than the 15 or so viewers in the old hometown; there is a potential audience of millions. </p>
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<p>Has anyone else tried this? With what results?</p>
<p>This morning, I made arrangements for a cable access program on my books. I'll be discussing the content, process, and whatever my interviewer has in mind.</p>
<p></p>
<p>But I have since discovered there is a nationwide distributor of cable access programming. That means more than the 15 or so viewers in the old hometown; there is a potential audience of millions. </p>
<p></p>
<p>Has anyone else tried this? With what results?</p>WCNL Interviewtag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-07-08:537324:BlogPost:3742922013-07-08T15:39:12.000ZStephen Seitzhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StephenSeitz
<p>I had a great interviewing experience with Steve Smith, the morning host for WCNL Country. We talked about my new novel, about Sherlock Holmes, writing, media, you name it. A half hour that went much too quickly.</p>
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<p>I'll post the MP3 when I get a chance.</p>
<p>I had a great interviewing experience with Steve Smith, the morning host for WCNL Country. We talked about my new novel, about Sherlock Holmes, writing, media, you name it. A half hour that went much too quickly.</p>
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<p>I'll post the MP3 when I get a chance.</p>Author needs marketing advice.tag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-07-06:537324:BlogPost:3741272013-07-06T11:09:11.000ZStephen Seitzhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StephenSeitz
<p>For those of you who don't already know, I have recently published my first contemporary crime novel, "Secrets Can't Be Kept Forever," in which crime reporter Ace Herron discovers that a routine case of embezzlement and childnapping is much, much more.</p>
<p>We all know the hard part: getting the word out. I will have a formal launch party on August 1, and I'm working on some other things. But if you're an author with minimal name recognition and you're moving books, please let me know how…</p>
<p>For those of you who don't already know, I have recently published my first contemporary crime novel, "Secrets Can't Be Kept Forever," in which crime reporter Ace Herron discovers that a routine case of embezzlement and childnapping is much, much more.</p>
<p>We all know the hard part: getting the word out. I will have a formal launch party on August 1, and I'm working on some other things. But if you're an author with minimal name recognition and you're moving books, please let me know how you do it.</p>
<p>If you'd like to take a chance on "Secrets," I'm holding a giveaway on Goodreads:<br/><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/57081-secrets-can-t-be-kept-forever">http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/57081-secrets-can-t-be-kept-forever</a></p>