Welcome to the party, but I hope this isn’t your first stop. There have been prizes and fun posts all month long. There is a prize today too, and anyone can win. It isn’t limited to club members. I’m giving away a $25 Amazon Gift Card. This is an E-card so it will be delivered via email. All you have to do to enter is leave a comment. I thrive on comments anyway, so leave as many as you like.
There are several Grand Prizes to award after the tour ends, so leave those comments and get in the running for those too.
I volunteered to close this party out, but there is a method to my madness. I know some of you are packing bright shiny new gift cards of your own. I’m going to try talking you out of 99ยข. There could be alcohol involved. You see, today is a very special day.
When you do a pre-release sale, you get to have two announcement days. The first one is when the pre-release starts. Today is the second one. This is the day the book delivers. Those first few sales really help as far as the Amazon lists go, so don’t be shy.
My second Experimental Notebook is a collection of short stories and micro-fiction. They are speculative in nature, with a little science fiction, a little paranormal, and one that might pass for fantasy.
This time, there are two stories with no speculative element. So I made sure to have extra stories. Those who only want speculative stuff are getting more than what I included in the first Notebook.
I was in a pulp mood when I wrote these, so some of them reflect that style of fiction.
Here is the link for The Experimental Notebook of C. S. Boyack II.
My hope is the Notebooks will appeal to the lovers of short form fiction, but also serve as a gateway to my longer works. If you’ll take a glance to the right, my two most recent titles have their own linked images, and there is a slideshow of all the titles.
We might as well talk about what you can find here. The right hand column includes the most popular recent posts, the categories I post under to help filter my posts, and a chance to follow my Facebook page. It’s kind of new and could use some help. Those of you who write speculative fiction might enjoy the Idea Mill category.
If you take a look at the top, there are several pages on this site. You can find out more about me, get a free Lisa Burton paper doll, (My attempt at swag since I produce ebooks), and participate in Lisa Burton Radio.
Lisa is my personal assistant, and the spokesmodel for Entertaining Stories. She’s also a robot.
She’s heading out on a world tour after this party to help promote the newest Experimental Notebook. Today she’s generously volunteered to tend bar, but refuses to open the bar until I tell you about her radio show.
Lisa is my fictional character. She has a place on this blog where she interviews your fictional characters. It’s been pretty popular and several of the RRBC members have taken part. If you want to participate, the page at the top includes an email address to make contact.
Her show has its own blog category and you can check a few of them out in the sidebar.
Now, Lisa’s downloaded the Savoy Cocktail Manual into her internal drive, and she’s been watching video of flare bartenders. She’s excited to show off her new cocktail skills. Don’t be shy, and we have clean towels in case of an accident.
Have fun, ask questions, leave a comment to get in the drawing, get tuned up and buy my new book, and let’s party.
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Update:
It’s noon here in Idaho, and we just cracked two of the Amazon lists. I’m so excited you guys. Thank you so much.
That is great! Congrats!
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Thank you so much.
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lisa sounds like a hoot… great job
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Thanks, glad you enjoyed the post.
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Craig, great post today. I’m a little late to the party but Lisa mixed me a great drink! I’ve really got to get to her book because I loved the short story featuring her in the first Experimental Notebook. I’m looking forward to the release.
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Thank you. There are a couple of folks reading Wild Concept currently. I like it when the old ones still attract fans.
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She’s a great character and an excellent radio host!
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Congrats on making it onto the Amazon lists! ๐
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It was a nice surprise. I’m doing a blog tour for a couple of weeks and maybe it will crawl a little bit higher.
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Congrats!!! I wish I had a robot to do my stuff for me or even a human slave would work.Thanks for giving a great finish to a long book tour!!
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It’s been a fabulous month. I had a great time last year, but this was over the top. Thanks for visiting.
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Hi Craig! Great post; huge congratulations on your new release! Thanks so much for sharing, take care, and enjoy the rest of your week! ๐ ~Stephanie
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Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Way to end the tour with a great blog post!!
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Thank you.
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Hi C.S. โ missed the last RRBC day due to helping my son move his house yesterday โ no internet in the new digs yet โ Your storycraft and creativity are really unparalleled – good luck with all your work – totally a fan – MikeL
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Thanks, Mile. We had quite a party atmosphere here.
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Yay for you, Craig!! Another awesome post, celebrating RRBC’s Block Party in the best of ways!!! ๐
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It’s a great event, and more members should take advantage. Glad you enjoyed the post.
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That’s wonderful!!!! Congrats!!! I’m such a bad friend lately. With two looming deadlines I didn’t realize this released. I’m so, so sorry. I’ll read it ASAP.
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Ha ha, I thought you were still reading Playground. I love short form, and really liked your book.
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I love the short form, too. It’s perfect for busy times when you need a quick reading fix. Hanging my head in shame. Looks like I’m having a Boyack weekend. Yay!
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Don’t feel like that. Boyacks are fun. Honestly if one of them doesn’t trip your trigger that’s okay too.
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Congrats on cracking two of the Amazon lists!!! ๐
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It’s always fleeting, but it’s always exciting too. Thank you for the comment.
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Btw, I just looooooove Lisa!!! ๐ ๐ โค
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Thanks. I’ve put a lot of effort into her.
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I can see that! ๐
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