There's a Red Rain sequel? Is it going to be a whole series?

There isn't a sequel yet. I am thinking about it, but right now it doesn't exist.

But you're planning to write it, right?

I'm thinking about it. It's a strong potential, but I'm not fully sold on it yet. It's not a guarantee until I actually finish a draft I'm happy with.

*nods happily*

I was interviewed on the Homeschool Authors Blog today! http://homeschoolauthors.blogspot.com/2 ... al-of.html

Red Rain was the focus, so I thought I'd post it here.

I read the interview.

I just listened to Chapter Nine, Aubrey. It's getting intriguing.

Excellent.

Indeed. I've been listening to one chapter every night, if I can.

This is not forgotten, just so you know. I am working on it when I can.

Nope, nope, not a mite worried over here. I'm ridiculously engrossed in Peter's Angel myself... >.> Thanks so much for working this project into your schedule!

I just listened to Chapter Twelve!!! Aaaah!

We will be waiting patiently.

That she does.

Yes, indeed. The best part is that she doesn't try too hard.

*grins at Aemi's reaction*

Thank you so much for the feedback, Brendan! It means so much to me that your brother gets a lot of wear out of the audiobook.

Of course I think Grace did an awesome job, but I suppose I'm biased.

I think so too.

This will be on hold for a bit, at least until I get my files and Gimp back. I'm sorry.

Oh goodness, don't worry about it, Airianna! You're doing this for free, for one thing, and for another, the book and I ain't going anywhere. The book, in fact, is not a focus in my mind right now at all... So anyway. *hugs*

Thank you.

Red Rain: purchased on Kindle for Mac (only the second eBook I've ever paid for, by the way, so congrats on that, Aubrey).

I am honored! Thank you so much, and I'm eager to hear what you think of it.

I know everyone has stopped talking about it, but I WANT ONE

*grins* We haven't given up on the idea - it's just on hold for a bit while Airianna is busy.

Okie dokie.

Way-back-when, soon ater I joined HW, I went and tried listeing to the Red Rain audiobook---and bounced. I'm picky about audiobooks; there's some set of je ne sais quoi qualities that a voice can't have (I've bounced off of some podasts before for the same reason), and (somewhat more importantly) the reader can't be too slow---and I always want to speed through any sections with any amount of dramatic tension, for the same reason that I often "can't watch" at climactic or otherwise pivotal moments in movies (even, or especially, if I've seen them before) and get mild panic (think "stage fright") symptoms when I'm listening to my dad read some scenes aloud in our "family reading."

But I just went and read the "preview" on Smashwords, and got pulled into the story about as much as I did into Aurelia's Colors or the best recent books by Lois McMaster Bujold (and that's saying something)---I want to read more "nownownownownow." (The question is, should I really splurge, even that little, on a book just for myself? My brother's birthday is coming up in July ...)



And now I think I know where the nickname "Philidelphia" or "Philli" comes from ...

(Question, though, Aubrey: If one were to buy in only one format, which would send you the most profit?)

I am very honored and excited to hear that, sir. Thank you for sharing your experiences with the audiobook and Smashwords sample - that helps me with market research.

Yes, you are correct on Philli. However, that mostly came about because I used "Philadelphia" as my username on here for awhile. But when I published the book, I decided I didn't want to be sharing a name with my MC, so I switched to the less confusing and more professional Aubrey Hansen. But Philli stuck of course...

Good question. Let me run the numbers... They are all pretty close, but at current if you buy the ebook directly from Smashwords.com, it gives me the highest profit by about 10c. Thank you very much for asking!

Yes; I think I remember that, as if I recal correctly you switched within a few days after I joined. But I meant where that came from ... most usernames on here are chosen for a reason, but I couldn't easily imagine a reason for "Philadelphia."

Good to know.

Yes indeed, that was the reason. I was looking for a username that would fit on both HWF and HWSF, and "Philadelphia" was universal and unique. I liked it... but, nevertheless, the penname is better.

In other news... look what came in the mail today! 1000 of them! They're shiny, preciousss, very shiny...

*attempts to find a "like" button* ..... *fails to do so and settles for a happy-bounce post*

Very nice.

Thank you very much. I'm so happy with how they turned out. Dieki did an amazing job on the design, and the printing quality was good.

How do I get a bookmark?

Very nice.

Depends on how many you want, Luke. Do you want just one or two for yourself, or do you want a stack to distribute?

They're amazing, Aubrey!

Preettiness!!!!

*loves* Pretty!

Question!

I'm planning some events and giveaways for this summer, and I'm trying to think of alternate prize ideas... So I'm wondering - is there any interest in signed prints of the illustrations (signed by the illustrator, not me )?

I would be interested.

However, it would be even cooler if they were signed by the illustrator and you.

Why in the world would you want my siggy on the illustrations? (Especially since Shaunie's signature is so much cooler...)

I'm glad it's of interest, though. I wasn't sure if it would have appeal, so I am glad to know.

Because the illustrations are for your book. So, yours and the illustrator's signatures should be on it.

*disagrees because she thinks her signature would ruin the beauty of a signed work of art*

I suppose I could distribute a stack of bookmarks.

I'll PM ya.

Amazon Prime members can now borrow Red Rain for FREE! http://www.amazon.com/Red-Rain-ebook/dp ... 548&sr=8-1 (See? Shiny Prime checkmark.)

Guess what's in my school library? Looking all brand new and lovely?
I had to take it out even though I have the ebook.
Ooh! I would like a shirt. They're awesome.

Wow, really? I'm honored! Did you request that your library get it?

* requested Red Rain at her library, even though she has the e-book and a paperback copy...*

Guess who gave an interp of the first chapter of Red Rain yesterday, Philliness?