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RAnthonyMahan · 09/17/2012, 07:19 pm

Hey guys! Not sure how many of you have looked into my writing before from me posting here, but I thought you might like to know I've released a new book, titled "Per Astra Ad Aspera." Thought any readers around here would like to know.

DAISHI · 09/17/2012, 08:14 pm

You might want to try a title less intimately associated with Carl Sagan.

*Jennifer* · 09/17/2012, 09:01 pm

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Originally Posted by DAISHI

You might want to try a title less intimately associated with Carl Sagan.

It's not really intimately associated with him, as he's not automatically the first thing that everybody thinks of when you hear it. I first think of it as the inscription on the plaque honoring the astronauts who died in the Apollo 1 mission. There's a lot of other uses for the phrase. It has been in use since at least 1903.

thesporkman · 09/17/2012, 09:18 pm

Of course, he cleverly inverted the phrase. "Through the stars toward hardships," instead of the other way around.

*Darth Marsden* · 09/17/2012, 10:23 pm

Here's a link to it on Amazon.co.uk.

Kudos on getting a book out, Mahan! If I had a kindle or equivalent, I'd buy it.

*Jennifer* · 09/17/2012, 11:52 pm

I second the congrats. I've been whittling away at a book for several years, and I have a friend that just got a book out and she's been working at it for just as long.

It's a big thing to even get a book out there. I have Kindle for PC, so I'll be sure to pick it up and take a look later.

RAnthonyMahan · 09/18/2012, 03:21 am

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Originally Posted by thesporkman

Of course, he cleverly inverted the phrase. "Through the stars toward hardships," instead of the other way around.

Thank you! You might be the first person I haven't had to explain the title to. But that's what I get for thinking Latin wordplay was a good idea.

JedExodus · 09/18/2012, 07:03 am

Congrats! I'll def pick it up when I get a Kindle.

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Originally Posted by Jennifer

It's not really intimately associated with him, as he's not automatically the first thing that everybody thinks of when you hear it. I first think of it as the inscription on the plaque honoring the astronauts who died in the Apollo 1 mission. There's a lot of other uses for the phrase. It has been in use since at least 1903.

That was you told DAISHI.

Haggis · 09/18/2012, 07:46 am

Congratulations!

I know how much work it is to write a book, heh.

Will there be a print version as well?

RAnthonyMahan · 09/18/2012, 08:50 am

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Originally Posted by Haggis

Congratulations!

I know how much work it is to write a book, heh.

Will there be a print version as well?

Unfortunately, probably not, at least not anytime soon. KDP only lets me self-publish on Kindle. Maybe if the book is really, really popular, a publisher will beg me to let them make a print version.

Or, more realistically, I could go to CreateSpace if there's enough demand. That costs money, though.

Haggis · 09/18/2012, 10:39 am

Actually, CreateSpace is free.

All it takes is a day or so of frustration formatting the manuscript, but then you just upload it along with the cover art and you're good to go.

(They do charge if you want "extended distribution", or if you want them to format your book, but if you DIY and just want to sell it through Amazon, go with the free option.)

RAnthonyMahan · 09/18/2012, 06:01 pm

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Originally Posted by Haggis

Actually, CreateSpace is free.

All it takes is a day or so of frustration formatting the manuscript, but then you just upload it along with the cover art and you're good to go.

(They do charge if you want "extended distribution", or if you want them to format your book, but if you DIY and just want to sell it through Amazon, go with the free option.)

It is? Huh. I'll look into it, then. But first I should see how things fare on Kindle.

Also, in case you don't know: You don't actually need a Kindle (I don't own one myself) to read it. There's a free Kindle Cloud Reader app that'll let you read Kindle books in your browser.

RAnthonyMahan · 09/22/2012, 08:08 pm

Bump.

hangingwithmonkeys · 09/23/2012, 06:58 am

Based on how the description reads if I wasn't out of work I would totally support you and buy this novel. But as of now all I can do is support you...

RAnthonyMahan · 10/05/2012, 12:35 pm

It's free for today only, if you want to save money!

*Jennifer* · 10/05/2012, 12:45 pm

Thanks for the heads up. I picked it up and shared it on Facebook.

I'll let you know my opinion after I read it.

Noname215 · 10/05/2012, 04:42 pm

I wrote a novel once. It’s now just a file sitting in my bottom desk drawer.

RAnthonyMahan · 11/18/2012, 04:33 pm

Just a heads up: For the next week it'll be only $2.99.

09/17/2012, 07:19 pm	#1
RAnthonyMahan Hyperkinetic Humany Thing Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,625	My new novel, "Per Astra Ad Aspera." Hey guys! Not sure how many of you have looked into my writing before from me posting here, but I thought you might like to know I've released a new book, titled "Per Astra Ad Aspera." Thought any readers around here would like to know. __________________ None of your damn business, Sam. My new book! My old book! My writing blog!

09/17/2012, 08:14 pm	#2
DAISHI TELLTALE STEALTH NINJA Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,123	You might want to try a title less intimately associated with Carl Sagan. __________________ "Hah! It's like we don't even have feelings. Now pardon me while I recline in my huge executive chair and guffaw, cigar in-hand. " "ill just go with what Winslow always when something that funny about a location in monkey island is said"

09/17/2012, 11:52 pm	#6
Jennifer Poker Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The Inventory Posts: 1,916	I second the congrats. I've been whittling away at a book for several years, and I have a friend that just got a book out and she's been working at it for just as long. It's a big thing to even get a book out there. I have Kindle for PC, so I'll be sure to pick it up and take a look later. __________________ I'm a community moderator. I'm just a volunteer, not an employee of the company. All of my opinions are my own, not those of Telltale Games. ___________________ My Blog, My Art, My Webcomic

09/18/2012, 07:46 am	#9
Haggis Idealist/Surrealist Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Posts: 1,323	Congratulations! I know how much work it is to write a book, heh. Will there be a print version as well? __________________ I write, therefore I am.

09/18/2012, 10:39 am	#11
Haggis Idealist/Surrealist Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Posts: 1,323	Actually, CreateSpace is free. All it takes is a day or so of frustration formatting the manuscript, but then you just upload it along with the cover art and you're good to go. (They do charge if you want "extended distribution", or if you want them to format your book, but if you DIY and just want to sell it through Amazon, go with the free option.) __________________ I write, therefore I am.

09/17/2012, 09:18 pm	#4
thesporkman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 961	Of course, he cleverly inverted the phrase. "Through the stars toward hardships," instead of the other way around.

09/22/2012, 08:08 pm	#13
RAnthonyMahan Hyperkinetic Humany Thing Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,625	Bump. __________________ None of your damn business, Sam. My new book! My old book! My writing blog!

09/23/2012, 06:58 am	#14
hangingwithmonkeys Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 70	Based on how the description reads if I wasn't out of work I would totally support you and buy this novel. But as of now all I can do is support you...

10/05/2012, 12:35 pm	#15
RAnthonyMahan Hyperkinetic Humany Thing Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,625	It's free for today only, if you want to save money! __________________ None of your damn business, Sam. My new book! My old book! My writing blog!

10/05/2012, 12:45 pm	#16
Jennifer Poker Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The Inventory Posts: 1,916	Thanks for the heads up. I picked it up and shared it on Facebook. I'll let you know my opinion after I read it. __________________ I'm a community moderator. I'm just a volunteer, not an employee of the company. All of my opinions are my own, not those of Telltale Games. ___________________ My Blog, My Art, My Webcomic

10/05/2012, 04:42 pm	#17
Noname215 Thing From Another World Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Where the sun don’t shine Posts: 838	I wrote a novel once. It’s now just a file sitting in my bottom desk drawer. __________________ There is treachery afoot! (Shifts eyes) Currently reading: Rising Sun by Michael Crichton “Helloooooooo Nurse!"

11/18/2012, 04:33 pm	#18
RAnthonyMahan Hyperkinetic Humany Thing Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,625	Just a heads up: For the next week it'll be only $2.99. __________________ None of your damn business, Sam. My new book! My old book! My writing blog!

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