B.R.Stateham's Blog – September 2009 Archive (3)

New short story of mine is up and running

If anyone's interest, my short story 'Charlie Flash' is up and running on Darkest Before the Dawn (www.darkestbeforethedawn.net)

The story features my two homicide detectives, Turner Hahn and Frank Morales. Give'em a try--you might like'em.

Added by B.R.Stateham on September 28, 2009 at 2:30am — 6 Comments

Just signed with Shadow Line Press

Just signed with Shadow LIne Press contracts to have them bring out 'Death of a Young Lieutenant.'

Nope, no up-front money. But some nice royalty percentages if the thing sells. Haven't heard exactly when it'll come out. Sometime before 2050, I'm sure. I've got book two of the series more or less done. Yeah, I'm a little pumped over this.

Added by B.R.Stateham on September 25, 2009 at 7:54am — 21 Comments

A million books sold in one day!

Dan Brown's new book sold a million copies on its first day. A million copies. Take in this, along with James Patterson's megablock deal, and I would suggest the health of the publishing industry is, in some respects, quite healthy.

How the hell does an author sell a million books? There are lots of well-known authors out there who have good reputations and a sizeable following. But they don't come close to hitting the numbers like Brown's new book did. I think this is a perfect… Continue

Added by B.R.Stateham on September 22, 2009 at 1:35am — 14 Comments