I love hour-long lunch breaks, they allow me a moment for things like this. The WiFi came back on yesterday, so last night I spent some time on Amazon and uploaded Grinders. This morning they notified me that it is a book. Here is a little bit about it:
Jimi Cabot made one mistake as a starving college student. When she went to work for the San Francisco Police Department, it nearly cost her the job. The union stepped in and they had to reinstate her. They did so by assigning her to the duty nobody wants, Grinder Squad.
Grinders are people who use back room surgeries to enhance their bodies with computer chips, and various kinds of hardware. Jimi is sure that if she can just bust one grind shop, it will be her ticket back.
Paired with veteran cop, she soon learns that Grinder Squad is a cash-cow for the department. They are nothing more than glorified patrol cops, and generally get the worst assignments.
Matchless is the most wanted grinder of all time. He disappeared years ago, leaving only the evidence of those he enhanced during his career. With these pieces, Jimi picks up the cold trail to try working her way back to more respectable duty.
Grinders is a cyberpunk story set in a world where global warming has eroded coastlines, and society has solved many of our current problems by replacing them with new ones. There are cyber shut-ins, cyber-currency skimming schemes, and more in this futuristic tale.
This book also takes the opportunity to poke a stick at current issues that seem to have lasted into the future. Entitled people, helicopter moms, overzealous homeowner associations, and lack of decent jobs are all present. Never preachy, these issues make up the day to day work of a patrol officer.
I hope you enjoy Grinders as much as I enjoyed bringing it to you.
This is the all-important purchase link, if you have an extra $3 lying around: http://mybook.to/Grinders The graphic in the sidebar is also linked if you prefer that one.
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Grinders satisfies my love of stand-alone stories. I will always try to have one of these in process. This does not mean I’ve given up on the series work. Lanternfish has surpassed 60,000 words, so far. The next book about Lizzie and The Hat is my side project, but it only has 6000.
It’s the middle of the work week, so that’s about all I can manage right now. This weekend I’ll start reaching out to some of you about the possibility of some promotion.
Reblogged this on Author P.S. Bartlett and commented:
Hey check this one out by my old friend Craig!
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Thank you so much. I’m excited to have it out there.
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I’m always up to promote you, but I know you wanted some new people. Still, the offer’s open. And good luck with this book.
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I’ll probably drop you a line. I have no time to think and plan until the weekend. Thank you for the offer.
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Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog and commented:
Available NOW 👍😃
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Thank you, Chris. Means a lot to me.
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Welcome, Craig 👍
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Reblogged this on Legends of Windemere.
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Thanks for sharing this one.
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You’re welcome.
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Best wishes on your newest.
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Thanks, John.
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Congratulations, Craig. This book really interests me.
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Thank you. I have to figure out some promo this weekend, so you might be seeing it around.
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Great, if you want any help from me, I am happy to assist.
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Wonderful, thank you.
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Shared your post, and grabbed a copy. If you need a spot for some promo, you know where to find me. 🙂
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Really appreciate it.
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Congratulations on your new book release, Craig. All the very best with it 🙂
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Thanks, Harmony. A little luck wouldn’t hurt.
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Reblogged this on Author Don Massenzio and commented:
Check out the new offering from C.S. Boyack. It’s next on my list to read after I finish the latest Jonathan Kellerman mystery. Details can be found in this post from his blog.
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Thanks for sharing, and for having faith in Grinders.
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Congrats, Craig! Off to Amazon.
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Thank you. Early buyers really help. Hope you enjoy the story.
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Congrats on the new release, Craig. I already grabbed my copy from Amazon, and you know you’re always welcome on my blog!
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Much appreciated. I’m trying to make a list of topics, but I’m open to suggestions, too.
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Okay, let me give it some thought. In your highly inventive world, there has to be a lot of topic fodder.
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Maybe I’ll send you my list tonight. I’d kind of like one or two more ideas.
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Sounds good. I’ll look for it!
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Congrats on your new release, Craig! I picked up my copy.
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Means a lot to me, thanks. Hope you enjoy the story.
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Wishing you much success!
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Thanks, I’ll always take luck.
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CONGRATULATIONS! I was so happy for you when I saw the announcement come up in Facebook that you got it published. It sounds very interesting and creative. You have my best wishes for major success! 🙂
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Thank you. It’s a fun story, and I hope a few people take a chance.
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I hope so, too. 🙂
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Well, I’m a day late in visiting, but congrats on the new release! Sharing.
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Thanks, Joan.
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Hmm … I do like me some cyberpunk. 🙂 … will add this to my list. 😀
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I appreciate it. Thanks.
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I do NOT know how I missed this post, Craig! Congratulations on the new release! I’m sharing it everywhere!
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Means so much to me. Thank you.
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Reblogged this on Writing and Music and commented:
Author, C.S. Boyack has a new release! Take a look at “Grinders!”
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Congratulations on your new release, Craig. I remember how much I enjoy the hour-long lunch breaks. Best wishes to you and your new book!
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Thank you so much, Miriam. We’re about at the end of holidays now, so it will be back to 1/2 hour lunches. It was great while it lasted.
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You’re welcome, Craig! When I was teaching, it was 50 minutes. In administration, I had an hour. I could get other things done!
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It’s great when it happens.
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Yeah, my hubby had a different experience in the medical facilities.
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Congratulations! Already grabbed my copy, Craig! And let me know if you want to make a stop by The Write Stuff. I’d be happy to have you! 🙂
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I probably will. I’m going to tackle some promo issues this weekend. Thanks for having faith in Grinders.
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Reblogged this on Musings on Life & Experience and commented:
A new book by C.S. Boyack.
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Thank you for sharing this.
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Congratulations, Craig! Grinders reads fascinating. I’m excited about this one. Let me know what I can do to help promote you. In the meantime, I’ll be sharing this post.😁💕
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Thank you, that means a lot to me. I’m trickling things out to see if it makes a difference over blasting it all at once. I may take you up on the offer, thanks.
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Let me know. 🙂
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