book release: Murder in the Tool Library

My first solarpunk novel releases today. You can discover Murder in the Tool Library at eBook retailers. For a paperback like I’m holding, you’ll have to wait until next week. (Barnes and Noble did me dirty.)

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Sheeple@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 2y

Anarchism heck yes

tinycarnivoroussheep@possumpat.io · 8 pts · 2y (7 replies)

As ironic as it is to purchase yon library-economy-promoting book, our comrades still need that cash money to function in real life. And this indie ebook is significant cheaper than the last mainstream ebook I bought.

AEMarling@slrpnk.net · 8 pts · 2y (5 replies)

I asked several librarians what they wanted in futuristic libraries. It was pretty basic stuff, like a bigger budget to purchase ebooks.

The next-level play would be to get your library to purchase Murder in the Tool Library, but like I said, their budgets are stretched.

CarefreeStyle@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 2y (1 reply)

My library will let you donate books, I think most should. After I read your book I'll just give it to them.

AEMarling@slrpnk.net · 2 pts · 2y

Perfect! 💚💚💚

tinker@infosec.exchange · 4 pts · 2y (2 replies)

@AEMarling - My library needs (or prefers) an ISBN. Do you have one for this book? I only found the Barnes and Noble number.

AEMarling@slrpnk.net · 6 pts · 2y (1 reply)

The eBook ISBN is 9798215802649. This is exciting. 💚

tinker@infosec.exchange · 3 pts · 2y

@AEMarling - Cheers! Just put it in! (Screenshot of request below... but not sure if you can see it in the Lemmy UI - You'll have to click on this reply's link to view it on the Mastodon page for the screenshot)

tinycarnivoroussheep@possumpat.io · 2 pts · 2y

maybe too this will offset all my Kindle recommendations from the trash romance novels I borrowed via Kindle on my library's ebook app. I don't actually want to purchase trash romance novels, thank you, just trash slice-of-life isekai manga

HurlingDurling@lemm.ee · 6 pts · 2y (2 replies)

Nice! Can't wait to read it.

Question: Do you plan to put it on lulu.com in the future?

AEMarling@slrpnk.net · 6 pts · 2y (1 reply)

I used the Indie site Smashwords to publish, but if lulu is better for international orders I definitely will.

HurlingDurling@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 2y

Thanks, Ill check it out there! I would definitely love to get it from somewhere that gives the most to the authors.

Five@slrpnk.net · 3 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Congratulations!

AEMarling@slrpnk.net · 2 pts · 2y

Thank you! 💚💚💚

Charliebeans@slrpnk.net · 2 pts · 2y (7 replies)

Is there anywhere else to buy this? Barnes and nobles do not list my country when trying to purchase… I tried with different country, but transaction fails…

AEMarling@slrpnk.net · 3 pts · 2y (2 replies)

Hold on. How about this site for eBooks? https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1476498

Charliebeans@slrpnk.net · 1 pts · 2y (1 reply)

This worked just fine, thanks! Will read it next weekend!

AEMarling@slrpnk.net · 2 pts · 2y

Great! Have a great imagination vacation. 💚

jadero@slrpnk.net · 3 pts · 2y (3 replies)

I it looks like it's available on Kindle. I don't know how Kindle handles regions, so it might still be unavailable.

AEMarling@slrpnk.net · 2 pts · 2y

The novel is available on Kindle but also this Indie site which seems to work internationally: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1476498

Charliebeans@slrpnk.net · 2 pts · 2y (1 reply)

I avoid kindle as much as i can 😃

jadero@slrpnk.net · 3 pts · 2y

Me too, but until authors and publishers start using other global platforms, there is sometimes no choice.

My favourite is when the book or magazine is in a Moon Reader compatible Epub. I hate having to keep 5 different readers.

AEMarling@slrpnk.net · 1 pts · 2y

Paperback of Murder in the Tool Library now released in paperback at Barnes and Noble. 💚

GuillaumeRossolini@infosec.exchange · 1 pts · 2y (4 replies)

@AEMarling hi! I imagine it’s early to ask about translations? I’m comfortable reading English but as a gift, I’d need French/Spanish

GuillaumeRossolini@infosec.exchange · 2 pts · 2y (3 replies)

@AEMarling never mind the point is moot, I didn’t realize that B&N were unable to deliver ebooks to people not physically located in the US 🙃

AEMarling@slrpnk.net · 2 pts · 2y (2 replies)

Hold on. How about this site for eBooks? https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1476498

GuillaumeRossolini@infosec.exchange · 2 pts · 2y (1 reply)

@AEMarling yes thank you

B&N don’t seem to agree with themselves whether my order went through or was cancelled, but they’ll sort it out 🤣

GuillaumeRossolini@infosec.exchange · 2 pts · 2y

@AEMarling is there a preferred way to send you typos? In this screenshot, Taino’s pronouns