I'm very pleased and honored to announce that this Sunday, July 26th, I'll be involved in my first public appearance as an author. A local book club has chosen my cyberpunk novel, "Jupiter Symphony," as their title of the month, and they have invited me to come chat with them about the novel. Suffice to say, I'm incredibly excited about this opportunity.
It doesn't hurt that the whole thing is going down at Magnum's Cigar Lounge in Phoenix. I'm a real sucker when it comes to a single malt and a rich cigar. Come to any of my social events and I'll happily prove it to you. More than just a chance to roll smoke and savor a fine malt, though, is the opportunity to get face to face feedback on my novel.
I wrote last week about the human element that can be lost through technology, and that can easily be the case with ebooks. Our fans are virtual, our events held online, our interactions limited to chats and blogs and podcasts. Getting out and meeting people in the flesh, seeing their excitement, getting to know them: that's a huge part in the feedback loop that makes a good author.
While I hope they enjoyed the novel (I have yet to meet someone who hasn't, so... hint hint), I also hope they bring forward their questions, concerns, and criticisms. I want to be a better writer. I know I am capable of doing so. In preparation for this event I've been rereading my first book and let me tell you, there are some really awful sentences in there. They may not seem like it on the first go round, but let me tell you, they exist.
This isn't to disparage my work or plead sympathy. This is just a reflection on my growth and experience, on how I can recognize my own flaws and work to correct them. What comes out of this is a better product, both in my new novels and in later editions of my first one.
So even if you're not in the book club, if you fancy a good drink and a fine cigar, along with some conversation about some crazy, heady subjects, swing by and say hello this Sunday at 2 PM. Magnum's is at 731 E Union Hills Dr, Suite B10. I'll be bringing along a gorgeous, 19x11 glossy printout of my cover image, so you can't miss it. Looking forward to seeing you there.
A.C. Harrison is the author of "Jupiter Symphony,” a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk thrill ride.
Like what you see here? Spread the word and support indie authors! Follow me on Facebook or Twitter. Find me on Smashwords and Kindlemojo.
It doesn't hurt that the whole thing is going down at Magnum's Cigar Lounge in Phoenix. I'm a real sucker when it comes to a single malt and a rich cigar. Come to any of my social events and I'll happily prove it to you. More than just a chance to roll smoke and savor a fine malt, though, is the opportunity to get face to face feedback on my novel.
I wrote last week about the human element that can be lost through technology, and that can easily be the case with ebooks. Our fans are virtual, our events held online, our interactions limited to chats and blogs and podcasts. Getting out and meeting people in the flesh, seeing their excitement, getting to know them: that's a huge part in the feedback loop that makes a good author.
While I hope they enjoyed the novel (I have yet to meet someone who hasn't, so... hint hint), I also hope they bring forward their questions, concerns, and criticisms. I want to be a better writer. I know I am capable of doing so. In preparation for this event I've been rereading my first book and let me tell you, there are some really awful sentences in there. They may not seem like it on the first go round, but let me tell you, they exist.
This isn't to disparage my work or plead sympathy. This is just a reflection on my growth and experience, on how I can recognize my own flaws and work to correct them. What comes out of this is a better product, both in my new novels and in later editions of my first one.
So even if you're not in the book club, if you fancy a good drink and a fine cigar, along with some conversation about some crazy, heady subjects, swing by and say hello this Sunday at 2 PM. Magnum's is at 731 E Union Hills Dr, Suite B10. I'll be bringing along a gorgeous, 19x11 glossy printout of my cover image, so you can't miss it. Looking forward to seeing you there.
A.C. Harrison is the author of "Jupiter Symphony,” a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk thrill ride.
Like what you see here? Spread the word and support indie authors! Follow me on Facebook or Twitter. Find me on Smashwords and Kindlemojo.
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