BY THE SWORD on the NY Times list

fpw 10-23-2008, 06:21 PM

[SIZE="3"]Advance word from the publisher that BY THE SWORD will enter the November 2nd NY Times extended hardcover bestseller list at #31. I’d prefer to enter at #1, of course, but that’s for the likes of King and Koontz & Co.

Thanks to all of you who helped put it there.

Each book continues to sell more than the last, but with only 3 more left, we’ve no time to reach the critical mass or readership necessary for that sort of leap. [/SIZE]

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Alvin Fox 10-23-2008, 06:42 PM

fpw Wrote:[SIZE="3"]Each book continues to sell more than the last, but with only 3 more left, we’ve no time to reach the critical mass or readership necessary for that sort of leap. [/SIZE]

I guess that means you're gonna need to write more. Big Grin

volshan 10-23-2008, 07:04 PM

Whee!!

Gratz, Paul.

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Legion 10-23-2008, 07:13 PM

AlvinFox Wrote:I guess that means you're gonna need to write more.

HERE HERE!! I second that, Alvin!

More Jack!

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cobalt 10-23-2008, 09:00 PM

More of a good thing is always something to be hoped for.

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berrymastiff 10-23-2008, 11:52 PM

Damn straight. I guess practice makes perfect and you'll have to just keep going until you reach that noble goal....hey, I'll do my part by purchasing the books...!! :-)

Fenian1916 10-24-2008, 08:30 AM

Only three more? That's like finding out Santa isn't real.

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rjack_fan 10-26-2008, 12:17 AM

Doing my best to help reach that critical mass - I've recommended the series to a good number of people, including giving out about 6 copies of The Tomb so far...

linusvanpelt 10-26-2008, 09:40 AM

Is there any way to push that to 5 or 10 books. Im sure we can get you to numero uno by then. Im sure that there is not one member of this forum who hasnt recommended Jack to atleast 5 people. Maybe we didnt recommend him to the right people???

Linus

webby 10-26-2008, 09:52 PM

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fpw Wrote:[SIZE="3"]Advance word from the publisher that BY THE SWORD will enter the November 2nd NY Times extended hardcover bestseller list at #31. I’d prefer to enter at #1, of course, but that’s for the likes of King and Koontz & Co.

Thanks to all of you who helped put it there.

Each book continues to sell more than the last, but with only 3 more left, we’ve no time to reach the critical mass or readership necessary for that sort of leap. [/SIZE]

:thumbsup:

Maybe the next one will enter in the top 20. That would be very cool.

And I just gotta say that King and Koontz got nothing on you! They've been coasting on their reputations for years while you consistently put out top-notch storytelling. Phht on them. You are the man!

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