A couple of follow-ups re: giving away Transcendence.

[mckitterick]

I can't believe I didn't mention this in my original post: My publisher found the artist (Greg Martin) who provided the gorgeous art for the cover by seeing his work online - where, essentially, he gives it away via some lovely art galleries, much as I'm doing with the book. Because he lets the world share his art, he made a sale. Yet more evidence to support the hypothesis that giving away creative work can increase sales!

Oh, and if anyone doubts the honesty or integrity of human beings, consider this: Since I posted my book for free download (with Creative Commons license), I've received a number of donations via PayPal - including one for the full, hardcover price! I'm deeply touched and pleased to see that people really are honest and want to support artists - enough of them, anyway, to counter the ill-will of a few pirates. Thank you so much.

Chris

Comments

Transcendence So Far

[obadiah.livejournal.com]

I'm about 80 pages into the book, and I'm enjoying it so far. I like what you've done in taking our increasingly fragmented, constantly-interrupted environment and extending that into the undesirable transhuman state your characters find themselves in, simultaneously highly connected and alienated.

It's also interesting what you're doing with a new Cold War, which feels futuristic and retro at the same time.

One question, though: how do you pronounce 3VRD?

Re: Transcendence So Far

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the feedback! So glad you're enjoying it.

I pronounce it "three-verd."

Re: Transcendence So Far

[obadiah.livejournal.com]

Ah, rhymes with "Freebird!" :-D

Re: Transcendence So Far

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

Oh, man, I wish you hadn't gone and said that.

Nyptyne Skynyrd

[obadiah.livejournal.com]

Sorry -- didn't mean to be cruel. At least the alien artifact isn't playing something that sounds like a certain Disneyland ride....