Today, my first novel went live. Today, I became a self-published author.

My first book is a sci-fi novella entitled Red Rain. All of the details (including a trailer made by Gabriel Hudelson & co.!) are here: http://www.aubreyhansen.com/p/red-rain.html

The ebook is on Amazon... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005K21VU6

And Smashwords... https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/85151

We're working on a paperback copy. Somewhat vainly hoping the proof will come in the mail today, but we'll see! You can still preorder a signed paperback on my website, if your preference is to get a copy that's been handled by me.

ETA: The paperback copy is now available on Amazon.com! http://www.amazon.com/Red-Rain-Aubrey-H ... 819&sr=8-1

Thanks so much to everyone that helped me get this show on the road! Even sending me a note of encouragement/excitement once helped. It's a known fact that I wouldn't be writing at all if I didn't have my friends to encourage me. God bless!

Hurray, Philli! When I get a chance I shall get my hands on a copy.

Thank you, Shawn!

*breathes a sigh of relief and excitement*

OH MY WORD! This is so exciting! This is a very proud moment for all of us having seen you work through this for the past several months. *mock tears* I told myself I wouldn't get emotional.

Congratulations!!!

~Calen (aka Almondy) <3

I already had a reaction on the sci-fi site, but...

HAPPY! HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY!

*hugs Phil and showers her with confetti and cupcakes*

PHILLI!! It's on the Kindle! You didn't tell me, that means I can buy it!!! Ooh I am excited now. It might be a little while as I have to get to the bank etc, but I will be getting it soon in the future!

Congratulations!

Del! Del! Del! I've already congratulated you in a very capitalized chat post, but I have to post here, too. Congratulations!

Thank you SO MUCH, ladies! That means a lot to me, on a number of levels.

Sorry I didn't tell you sooner, Elanor, but I wasn't promoting the links until 9/6.

Naughty, Naughty, Naughty, that is all I can say.

What? You didn't ASK!

Congratulations!
This is a really big accomplishment!

Congratulations, Philli!!!!

Moved thread to the "Published Works" sub forum.

Yay! Congratulations, Philly! I'm so happy for you! Do you like being a published author?

Thank you!

Well, I really, really enjoyed the process of self-publishing. I haven't been a published author long enough to decide if I like it now that it's over and done.

Bethy and I have determined that it's okay if I leave this in GD for a week, then "archive" it to Published Works for permanent storage. If anyone disagrees, feel free to complain.

I'm not complaining!

Yay!!! Congratulations!
God bless,
Crushmaster.

Epic congratulations, Philadelphia!

@Shawn

Thank you, Garner brothers!

*explodes in excitement* PHILLY PHILLY PHILLY! Congratulations!!! *picks Philly up in a massive bearhug and waltzes her around the room singing "for she's a jolly good fellow"* I'm so happy for you!! You've worked so hard, and I'm so proud of what you've achieved!!

If someone would like to chuck me out of this thread for the capslock and exclamation point abuse, feel free.

No one would like to.

Ahhhhhhh!!! *squeals with excitement* I'm so happy for you, Phili! *clicks on links and watches video and reads preview* AHHHHHHH!!!! *squeals with even more excitement* Now I really want to read it! How do I buy a copy?

*staggers dizzily after Aussie puts her down* Expelling... will be... unnecessary. *collapses*

Heehee, thank you, dearest from down under!

Thank you so much, Azlyn! What kind of format do you want the book in? If you have a Kindle, you might want to buy it directly from Amazon. Amazon will send the book directly to your Kindle device. If you have another kind of ereader, you'll want to buy from Smashwords. Once you make an account and buy the book, you'll be able to download it in a bunch of formats, including PDF. Plus you can download it as many times as you want. If you need more help with Smashwords, let me know.

If you want a paperback copy, right now you can preorder via my website. Soon the paperback will also be up on Amazon. (Hopefully tomorrow.)

Did that help? Let me know if you have any questions! And thank you very much.

Amazon will probably be best. Thanks, that was very helpful!

Thank you, Azlyn! If you need any help, let me know... Though I haven't ordered off of Amazon Kindle Store before.

How was I not here sooner!??!!??! *shakes head at self*

CONGRATS PHILI! *throws glitter and waves her Phili pom-poms crazily* Wooooo! *already skipped around Twitter and Facebook... did I get Buzz? gasps! Did not get Buzz! Runs off to do that too* xD

Congratulations, Philli, on this awesome milestone.

@Vili Thank you, dear!

Thanks very much, Mark.

Thank you for those kind and encouraging words, Eee-va.

Do you know if the paperback is on amazon, Phili? Or should I just pre-order off your website?

The paperback is not on Amazon yet - but it will be as soon as I get the proof, which will hopefully be tomorrow! If you order it direct from Amazon, you might get it a little bit faster, but the price will be the same. And signed copies have been manhandled by me.

Thank you!

I think I shall go for the signed one, Phili! I'll hopefully order it tomorrow. I'm so excited! I live in Canada... will that still work?

Thank you so much! Yes, but I will need to calculate shipping. (The button on my website is set for US shipping.) Let me run the numbers and I'll send you a PM.

Thank you again!

Red Rain is now available in audiobook... for free! Courtesy of our very own Aniese and her voice talent.

http://www.aubreyhansen.com/2011/09/red ... obook.html

It turned out well.

Thank ye, sir.

Chapter 2 of the Red Rain audiobook is now available! http://www.aubreyhansen.com/p/audiobooks.html

The third proof came today, and it was ALL CLEAR! The paperback copy is ready to go! It will take a few days for the book to appear on Amazon.com, but I'll be ordering a box for signed copies tomorrow. So if you want to be sure you get a signed copy on this run, you should preorder tonight!

Thanks, guys!

*did not realize this was also on HWF *

I'm dumb.

Go Philli! (not the team, the person)

Dear me. Airianna, if you classify as "dumb," some of the rest of us are in dire straights!

Thank you very much.

CONGRATULATIONS PHILLI!!! I finally got my hands on a copy!!!

Ooh! Thank you so much, Celestria. Enjoy!

*chuckles * You mean you won't even let me disparage myself for a moment?

No, you can go ahead and disparage yourself. I won't bother you. I'll be too busy worrying about where your disparaging leaves me.

You're not dumb. You're a clever wonderful sweetie, and we loves you. *hugs*

*grabs Philly and does a happy spazzy dance with her around the room* W00T! I can't wait!

I just ordered the box of books for signed copies!

*must talk to Daddy about ordering her book *

*must talk to Mom about getting Philli's book*

Chapter 4 of the audiobook is up! http://www.aubreyhansen.com/p/audiobooks.html

I like the descriptive passages in this chapter better when Grace reads them... I donno why that is.