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by Creator » Mon Apr 01, 2013 4:50 pm
I've got it!! I only saw one on eBay, but I've got it! It was a buy-it-now for $100.
I think I've gotten the first ARC for Watchers from the last three!
It should arrive by mail at the end of the week.
[I would have posted in Last Dark forum, but I don't have access.]
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by aliantha » Mon Apr 01, 2013 4:55 pm
Creator wrote: I think I've gotten the first ARC for Watchers from the last three!
This is my surprised face. -->
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by Orlion » Mon Apr 01, 2013 4:55 pm
Wow, that is early, though...
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by wayfriend » Mon Apr 01, 2013 5:16 pm
Congratulations, Creator.
Possibly an early ARC is meant to encourage more critical reviews?
I know it's a bad sign for movies to have a small review window before it opens. So I am hoping the opposite is a good sign.
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by Orlion » Mon Apr 01, 2013 5:45 pm
Oh god, this is an April Fool's prank, isn't it?
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by Creator » Mon Apr 01, 2013 10:03 pm
Well ... perhaps I might have stretched the truth a wee little bit!
I have been "looking" on ebay for the ARC - gotta come out soon if it will be published in October!
And I did think this day would be
perfect for the announcement I did make!
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by Menolly » Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:33 am
Well, someone had to do a Watch-oriented prank. I have seen neither Vain nor ~jay this time around...
Good one, Creator!
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by Vraith » Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:59 am
when I get my FREE ARC, I will be sure to put it on ebay with a "creator surcharge"
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by Creator » Tue Apr 02, 2013 2:20 am
Menolly wrote: Well, someone had to do a Watch-oriented prank. I have seen neither Vain nor ~jay this time around...
Good one, Creator!
Thanks!
And Vraith - just drop me a line and I will buy it from you!
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by Seareach » Tue Apr 02, 2013 5:35 am
I was about to say - ! Was wondering what draft they'd put in the ARC if it had come out this early!! Good one, Creator.
Nearly as good as the Peter Dinlkage being replaced on Game of Thrones in season 4...I fell for that one!
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by Creator » Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:21 pm
Thanks, little sis!
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by aliantha » Tue Apr 02, 2013 3:49 pm
Crap, and I fell for it.
It was so in character, tho.
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by Creator » Tue Apr 02, 2013 4:24 pm
That's why I thought it would work!
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by wayfriend » Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:58 pm
The secret of April Fools is the delicate balance of plausibility with outrageousness. For example, if you had said that you didn't buy it ...
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by Creator » Wed Jun 12, 2013 1:34 am
This time is NOT a joke. Got one "buy it now" on eBay. Should be here tomorrow!! woooooo hoooooo!!
Expect more to be listed - start looking!!
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by I'm Murrin » Wed Jun 12, 2013 7:07 am
I'm curious: Do you also buy a real copy when it's published? ARCs give no money to the author, after all, and are created from final uncorrected proofs, so still have errors.
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by Billy G. » Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:21 pm
<<< So jealous.
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by Creator » Wed Jun 12, 2013 11:15 pm
I'm Murrin wrote: I'm curious: Do you also buy a real copy when it's published? ARCs give no money to the author, after all, and are created from final uncorrected proofs, so still have errors.
Always. And usually several copies (Hardback, paperback, then eBook and audio.) I understand the economics and always want to make sure I am supporting an author whose work I read.
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