More Places To Find Coming Attractions ... and Others

 On most of my blogs I end with links to our website, along with Amazon, and Barnes and Noble links. But Coming Attractions is distributed through Smashwords, which is a bit of a different story. (Smashwords also distributes the two ebook anthologies I have stories in.)

 

Wait, what?

 

So, just in time for Christmas, here are the links where you may find some of our other books, but can always find that particular one:

Smashwords (naturally): 

https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/ozma914

(There's a dashing photo of me in my turnout gear on the page ... but the lack of a beard indicates it's an old one.)

Apple Books (which actually has five of our books):

https://books.apple.com/us/author/mark-r-hunter/id1025271801

 

Barnes and Noble, of course, has a handful:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Mark%20R.%20Hunter%22

 

  Gardners Extended Retail!

https://www.gardners.com/Search/KeywordAnonymous/eBook?Keyword=mark+r.+hunter&searchPreferences=0&fq=14123

No, I've never heard of them, either. I was able to find several of my books there, but you have to have a free account with them to view the details.

 

Kobo has a few:

https://www.kobo.com/us/en/author/mark-r-hunter+

 

Then there's Odilo, of course:

https://marketplace.odilo.us/opac/#index

 Never heard of them; but if you search for Mark R. Hunter you'll find Coming Attractions  and our Images of America book.

And naturally, there's Scribd!

https://www.scribd.com/author/340537901/Mark-R-Hunter

I actually have heard of them, but never mind. Apparently they've sent all their ebooks to a place called Everand, https://www.everand.com/author/340537901/Mark-R-Hunter, which is a subscription service.

So, when you add to those our Amazon account:

https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B0058CL6OO

(Amazon is why some of our stuff doesn't get around to other places--long story.)

 

And our website:

http://www.markrhunter.com/

 

You have ... a list!

I've also shown up on a lot of those sketchy sites where I never put it; the internet equivalent of some guy selling books out of the back of his van. "Hey, mister ... check out this romantic comedy. I also have watches and used wallets."

Honestly, the list is partially for me, so I remember, but I'll take sales wherever I can get them. Have any of you encountered any of our books elsewhere on the net? Let me know, and I'll add it to the list.

 

• Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B0058CL6OO
• Barnes & Noble:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/"Mark R Hunter"
• Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4898846.Mark_R_Hunter
• Blog: https://markrhunter.blogspot.com/
• Website: http://www.markrhunter.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozma914/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkRHunter914
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markrhunter/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkRHunter
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkRHunter
• Substack:  https://substack.com/@markrhunter
• Tumblr:  https://www.tumblr.com/ozma914

 

Remember, if you give books instead of bigger presents, Santa has more room on his sled. Hold out for that second present!

 

Books and Bows and Valentines Day

I like to think of the subscribers to our newsletter as extra special, what with them taking the time to subscribe, and all. (Sure it's free, but you have to push buttons, and whitelist stuff, and things.)

So usually I just put a link to the newsletter here, but in this case I'm adding it all. (Subscribe anyway!) Why? Because my daughter made a thing, and it's cool, and she has our books on it, too. If you do want to pop over and see the latest and all the other newsletters, check right here:

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So, how has 2022 being treating you, so far? That bad, huh? Yeah, me too. It's January, so we really shouldn't expect much, but still. Here with the Hunter family it's been illness, injury, and even a sick dog, not to mention the end of the month is the first anniversary of my brother's death, not to mention not mentioning I don't do well in winter, anyway.

Since I know you're all wondering, Beowulf is lots better. He's still sleeping a lot, but hey--it's January.

That's my excuse for why the new version of Storm Chaser Shorts (now called Storm Squalls) is not yet out: We just haven't had the mental energy. In fact, since writing is one thing that actually gets me through rough times, instead of publishing I wrote a rough draft of a novella this month--as if I didn't have enough manuscripts in need of editing/submitting/publishing! We'll get there. Meanwhile, the only thing we've got to look forward to next month is Valentines Day. Whether you look forward to it with a smile or a frown, it's still going to be there. I have two suggestions for gifts, for that significant other in your life: The old perennial is still there, of course: I was one of the contributors to My Funny Valentine, an anthology of holiday related humor pieces that I would describe as being humor ... about the holiday. Yep. I still have a few copies for direct order, but you can find both print and ebook versions here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006JROL8K It's a great alternative for those who don't like flowers, like my wife, or those who aren't supposed to have chocolate, like me. Meanwhile my daughter Charis has set up a website where she's selling all sorts of great gift ideas--including our books! See the "local authors" tab? That would be Emily and me. Yay! But there are all kinds of other neat things on the site, for yourself, your loved ones, your hated ones if you're in the mood--whoever. Kitchen stuff, clothes stuff, kids stuff, it's all very neat. Charis is in a circumstance that keeps her home most of the time, so being able to craft these items is a delight for her. I kind of like the hair bows, but I don't have the hair for it. Among the shirts she designed is the one below, which she gave me for Christmas. Just wanted to show it off! Check her out when you get a chance.

Notice the pun ... and I have my eyes closed. Get it? I'll be here all night.

That's it for now, I hope you are all getting by as best you can, and remember, when it comes to weather and most other things: This too will pass. Hang in there, and keep reading!

http://markrhunter.com/ https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B0058CL6OO https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/"Mark R Hunter"

Website guru

In addition to doing editing and setup on our books, Emily designed our website, so kudos to her! I just wanted to point that out, 'cause the website is cool. And, as usual, she did pretty much all of it except for the words in the books--for instance, this is hers:

Author Mark R. Hunter Mark R. Hunter is a published author from northeast Indiana. He likes chocolate, sunny days, and long walks between his couch and the 'fridge. www.markrhunter.com

She's kidding, of course. Or ... is she?

In any case, she just updated http://www.markrhunter.com/ with info about our newest published book, More Slightly Off the Mark, as well as as blurb about our need for help with the Albion Fire Department photo project.

Website updates, and print books available!

Emily has updated the website and yes, Coming Attractions is up and ready to order in both print and e-book versions. Check it out and read a sample here:

http://markrhunter.com/

(You know, after all this time I still have trouble getting used to the idea of a website with my name on it.)

She sent in a print order, and there's a form you can use on the website to order one straight from us, signed or unsigned. ('Cause do you really want graffiti in your brand new book?) And hey, just let us know if you want her to sign it! You can pay with PayPal, or a credit card, or a debit card ... but my scheme to take payment in large blocks of milk chocolate didn't work out.

Of course, you could just knock on the front door and ask for a copy, when they arrive in a week or so--but I'd suggest calling ahead, so the dog doesn't get too upset.

"Sorry, I can't get your book right now: I'm out testing my fur coat."

Don't forget to review! Authors survive on three things: Sales, reviews, and caffeine. One can build on the others.

As I've mentioned before, here's the post that mentions all the places you can order Coming Attractions and most of our other books:

https://markrhunter.blogspot.com/2018/12/coming-attractions-is-e-booking-all.html


And remember: Every time you buy a book, the winter gets just a bit warmer. Help us out of the snowdrifts.

The Drive-In Movies In The Dead Of Winter

I've been contemplating the fact that I wrote a novel set at a drive-in movie theater in early summer, and released it at the beginning of winter.

Wishful thinking, maybe? After all, I'm known for wanting to skip the cold months.

There are two ways of looking at this:

1. Maybe in the dead of winter people would like to think about the kind of weather that would allow you to to sit outside and watch a movie.

B. Maybe I screwed up.

I also wrote part of the novel while sitting outside at a drive-in movie theater, but that's another story. It's definitely useful to soak in the atmosphere.

In any case, it doesn't look like we'll sell a hundred copies by January 1st, which implies people might prefer to read a summer novel in the summer. (I won't know the numbers for sure until I start getting sales reports. Also, because we haven't ordered a print run yet, I'm counting anyone who said they wanted a hard copy when it's available.) It also means I won't have to embarrass myself with the public poetry reading or the old photos, although to be honest I was kind of looking forward to it. Maybe we'll try again next month, when the seasonal overload starts to ebb.

Personally, I think a fun story set in summer could help us through the winter blahs.

Coming Attractions should be up very soon on our websites, www.markrhunter.com. In the meantime, here's a list of where you can find the book online:

https://markrhunter.blogspot.com/2018/12/coming-attractions-is-e-booking-all.html

Print, TV, and Radio Red

We got our print copies of Radio Red in, and already sent the first two copies to some of our biggest fans: Phil and Cindy Jacob (Phil's on the fire department) and Emily's mom. Since we've reduced the price by a couple of bucks on the website at www.markrhunter.com, that's also the price for anyone who drops by for a copy. (Or we can deliver, if you're close and/or have an extra room at a great vacation spot.)

Meanwhile, Eric Olson of ABC21 is dropping by the house Thursday morning for an interview. Naturally, this triggers a day of tidying up, also known as panic cleaning. So if you stop by my house--don't open any closet doors.

Oh, What a Tangled Website She Weaves

Emily has the website all set up because ... well, because she's awesome, obviously. Now, in addition to being able to order any of our books at www.markrhunter.com, you can get a signed copy of the newest, Radio Red.

Pro tip: If you order a print copy of Radio Red from our website, you might just get, say, a couple of bucks off the list price. Just sayin'.

But only at www.markrhunter.com. And there are other Mark R Hunters out there, so don't settle for imitation.

Also over on the websites you can read samples, check out some free short stories, contact us, read my blog, and rent our dog to troll for dates at the park. I'm kidding about one of those.

The Missing Link

We've noticed that some of the links on our website are down--specifically, the ones to e-book versions of my three works published by Whiskey Creek Press/Start Publishing. We think this is because the company changed distributors (to Simon and Schuster).

They're still actually there, in all the usual places, just ... un-linked. But not to fear, Emily's working on it. In addition to repairing the links, she'll have Radio Red up on www.markrhunter.com soon, because she's awesome like that.

Radio Red is also distributed electronically through Simon and Schuster, by the way. And for those of you who haven't heard, I am indeed working on a prequel to the Storm Chaser series.

Newsletter Live Tomorrow

Tomorrow afternoon we’re going to send out our very first newsletter, which will be way better than the last one. It’s got that major announcement I mentioned, a little humor, a mention of the upcoming author appearance (a second one’s pending, too), and—as promised—a cute dog photo.

So just hop on over to www.markrhunter.com and go to the bottom of the main page, type in your e-mail address (which will absolutely not be shared), and hit subscribe! Well, and then you’ll have a confirmation e-mail. Some people who filled out the signup sheet for the newsletter months ago are just now getting that, because I got lazy … I sure hope they remember who I am.

I’m still floundering my way through this whole self-promotion thing. Eventually the newsletter might also be linked on Facebook or my blog, but I’ve found a lot of people just aren’t seeing things on social media … there’s just too much stuff flying by us, these days.

Social media? Doesn't bother me, dude.