tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013600.post8067010653045894531..comments2024-03-27T03:49:00.205-05:00Comments on StoverBlog: MWShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04072845997157010606noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013600.post-25480326692579632702009-02-25T23:30:00.000-06:002009-02-25T23:30:00.000-06:00Hey Matt, Long time no post.CBK rocked my world. ...Hey Matt, Long time no post.<BR/><BR/>CBK rocked my world. It stands next to my copies of Blade and HD. (Which stand right next to my copies of Barra and Co.)<BR/><BR/>Something's been on my mind for some time now: do you have any plans to release any of your previous novels as Audiobooks?<BR/><BR/>I have copies of Shatterpoint, Traitor, and SW Ep. III on my iPod. I must say that Jonathan Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013600.post-70687163054091858572009-02-21T09:35:00.000-06:002009-02-21T09:35:00.000-06:00He's vanished into the stOverworld...yes. I did co...He's vanished into the stOverworld...<BR/><BR/>yes. I did come out of lurkdom just to say that.<BR/><BR/>-SeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013600.post-37082830341284187772009-02-20T08:22:00.000-06:002009-02-20T08:22:00.000-06:00Poke! You haven't posted in a while, Mr. Bear.Poke! You haven't posted in a while, Mr. Bear.Shawn Scarber Degganshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04928118657916732163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013600.post-34607819122232283232009-02-18T01:46:00.000-06:002009-02-18T01:46:00.000-06:00Hello Mr. Stover,I have been writing a comedy-supe...Hello Mr. Stover,<BR/><BR/>I have been writing a comedy-superhero adventure series with my brother for about five years. A few years ago we had to convert them from scripts to novels and were a bit lost. I had to fly to New Zealand on business and picked up a copy of Shatterpoint for the plane ride, I am a big Star Wars fan (who isn’t?). But more importantly, I needed to learn how to write a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013600.post-84025180431749893142009-02-04T12:39:00.000-06:002009-02-04T12:39:00.000-06:00Hi Mr. Stover, I just finished Blade of Tyshalle v...Hi Mr. Stover, I just finished <I>Blade of Tyshalle</I> via eBook and was starting <I>Caine Black Knife</I> and just looked back in from page 44.<BR/><BR/>Just had a question.<BR/><BR/>I don't know where you picked up that dual-doctorate in Badass and Fuckyeah, but would you ever consider teaching a couple semesters on them?<BR/><BR/>'Cause I'll be the front row. I don't mind getting blood Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013600.post-18480867132036649212009-02-02T05:14:00.000-06:002009-02-02T05:14:00.000-06:00Great news. I bought all three Caine novels from ...Great news. I bought all three Caine novels from Fictionwise.Mrraowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07011115390113506224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013600.post-8636007290365111742009-01-30T13:39:00.000-06:002009-01-30T13:39:00.000-06:00Neal Asher's Gridlinked and Brass man. I found hi...Neal Asher's Gridlinked and Brass man. I found him to be refreshing. I think you will find similarities in the Ian Cormac character to Caine. A man who has been linked to a computer for so long he isn't sure if he shares emotions with humans any more. This thread was about new authors right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013600.post-10021362660671230402009-01-25T21:39:00.000-06:002009-01-25T21:39:00.000-06:00I finally got to Shadows of Mindor and I loved it,...I finally got to Shadows of Mindor and I loved it, you're the most unique and original Star Wars writer.<BR/>The Debriefing chapter almost made laugh out loud... was that a personal experience?Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11833599223213271828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013600.post-17047717804141346432009-01-20T08:51:00.000-06:002009-01-20T08:51:00.000-06:00Very good news))I wonder if we'll ever see Traitor...Very good news))<BR/><BR/>I wonder if we'll ever see Traitor in e-book form?<BR/><BR/>That was quite possibly my favorite NJO novel.<BR/><BR/>I have the paperback, but I would b e more than happy to pay for the e-book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013600.post-62506931561553034872009-01-13T11:15:00.000-06:002009-01-13T11:15:00.000-06:00Mindor was a lot of fun. The Melters reminded me a...Mindor was a lot of fun. The Melters reminded me a lot of Xim's war droids in Daley's books. Great throwback to the good old days, thank you.<BR/><BR/>-ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013600.post-37677950906077158932009-01-07T02:58:00.000-06:002009-01-07T02:58:00.000-06:00Glad I got in on the ground floor some years back ...Glad I got in on the ground floor some years back with a couple paper copies of BoT. <BR/><BR/>PS: I can't help but wondering if Caine takes a shot at BoT with his "Too fucking long" comment in CBK (p.37). More generally, I wonder whether Deliann's book is meant to be BoT itself or just his telling of those events.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04268585506327621265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013600.post-88849904423400255842009-01-03T15:33:00.000-06:002009-01-03T15:33:00.000-06:00Hey Matt, you know, I just read this short story b...Hey Matt, you know, I just read this short story by Douglas Texter called "Primetime." It's the first story in "Writers of the Future" and there seems to be A LOT of similarities between that story and HD/ BoT. So...ya I don't know if that's plagiarism or not, but if you're not aware you should maybe check it out.GervinTyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06676524924954627610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013600.post-53348051031630392102009-01-03T15:31:00.000-06:002009-01-03T15:31:00.000-06:00Hey Matt, you know, I just read this short story b...Hey Matt, you know, I just read this short story by Douglas Texter called "Primetime." It's the first story in "Writers of the Future" and there seems to be A LOT of similarities between that story and HD/ BoT. So...ya I don't know if that's plagiarism or not, but if you're not aware you should maybe check it out.GervinTyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06676524924954627610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013600.post-54799062571460445482009-01-01T04:06:00.000-06:002009-01-01T04:06:00.000-06:00I won't even take "Heroes Die" off my shelf before...I won't even take "Heroes Die" off my shelf before there's a physical copy of the sequel available... ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013600.post-75184635909073115782008-12-31T15:22:00.000-06:002008-12-31T15:22:00.000-06:00Gnaargh. I just finished Heroes Die in 2 days (aft...Gnaargh. I just finished Heroes Die in 2 days (after buying it because of your Big Idea piece on Whatever) and now I must find that there's no way to get my hands on a proper version of Tyshalle that might make you some money. <BR/>If it's not dead tree, it's not a book.<BR/>Will have to go for one of those 30$ used versions -.-<BR/><BR/>Damn you Stover! Why do you have to write this good?!vwannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12916720009698420450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013600.post-48135188534173690472008-12-30T20:00:00.000-06:002008-12-30T20:00:00.000-06:00Booyow. http://www.amazon.com/Luke-Skywalker-Shado...Booyow. <BR/><BR/>http://www.amazon.com/Luke-Skywalker-Shadows-Mindor-Star/dp/0345477448<BR/><BR/>Hope you're well Matt.Aaron Renfroehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03437224691126032375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013600.post-65433610016912026042008-12-25T05:01:00.000-06:002008-12-25T05:01:00.000-06:00Hi Matt,It's a friend from the past, Danville 1979...Hi Matt,<BR/>It's a friend from the past, Danville 1979!! Pam(Armes)Way. I check this blog regularly to read about your success and for updates on your health, which concerns me. How are you feeling? Any answers from the doctors? Hope your family is doing well. So proud of you and your success. Always suprised that you are not in movies instead of writing for them!! Take Care! Happy Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013600.post-77876322127971016972008-12-24T21:04:00.000-06:002008-12-24T21:04:00.000-06:00merry christmas, Matt.I'm buying myself a couple o...merry christmas, Matt.<BR/><BR/>I'm buying myself a couple of presents courtesy of your talent (Mindor and the new ebook)<BR/><BR/>Anyways, Happy holidays to you, Robyn and AiasWarlordGregohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688003244079321589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013600.post-48520635180935217482008-12-23T15:39:00.000-06:002008-12-23T15:39:00.000-06:00Hey guys, sorry to go off topic again, but Luke Sk...Hey guys, sorry to go off topic again, but Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor got some good praise at OF Blog of the Fallen, in a piece about "tie-in fiction". http://ofblog.blogspot.com/2008/12/reading-tie-in-fiction-outsiders.html The author (Larry) gave further compliment in a comment on Jeff Vandermeer's Blog: "Stover “owned” that SW book; it felt like some of his original fiction in Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06600041117893389430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013600.post-41621626580978435442008-12-22T07:40:00.000-06:002008-12-22T07:40:00.000-06:00I agree. However, the economics of the situation a...I agree. However, the economics of the situation argue against a paper reprint. So far.<BR/><BR/>Don't give up hope.MWShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04072845997157010606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013600.post-86475099750560007752008-12-21T18:02:00.000-06:002008-12-21T18:02:00.000-06:00I just read Hereos Die, Blade of Tyshalle, and Cai...I just read Hereos Die, Blade of Tyshalle, and Caine Black Knife in the past three weeks. I really enjoyed them. <BR/><BR/>I saw that the kindle versions are available on Amazon.com, but I live in Japan and they have not released the kindle here yet. The versions available from ebooks.com and fictionwise.com are both "secure" versions, which means I can't read them on my OLPC (http://Fugu Tabetaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15883327419885139866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013600.post-91697305879991079062008-12-19T18:33:00.000-06:002008-12-19T18:33:00.000-06:00Matt,Any update on sales or how your holidays are ...Matt,<BR/><BR/>Any update on sales or how your holidays are going? (Health, etc?)Aaron Renfroehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03437224691126032375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013600.post-69172972496620887752008-12-15T16:41:00.000-06:002008-12-15T16:41:00.000-06:00Hello. I guess this is just as good a place as any...Hello. I guess this is just as good a place as any to post this: I just finished reading HD for the first time (after looking all bloody over for it for about a month before finally ordering it online) and I have to say that it was the most enjoyable read I've had in quite a long time. The writing, the characters, the plot...not much I didn't enjoy. I already have the next two Caine books on my Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06600041117893389430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013600.post-25956260294453461472008-12-15T16:27:00.000-06:002008-12-15T16:27:00.000-06:00So there I was in a bookstore at Purdue U and I ju...So there I was in a bookstore at Purdue U and I just wanted to see if they were carrying CBK. To my great suprise they had both HD and BoT at 7.99 a pop! So I naturally picked them up. Then I wandered downstairs to the used books portion of the store and there was a brandnew copy of BoT for 7 bucks. the only blemish is that it is starting to yellow, but thats ok with me! So i picked that oneMichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249238503773347211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013600.post-13922585776072228772008-12-14T09:44:00.000-06:002008-12-14T09:44:00.000-06:00Thanks for the quick reply! As I understand the ma...Thanks for the quick reply! As I understand the matter, Amazon/BookSurge just need the existing PDF file, so that the POD-version could easily be ordered from Amazon.com. <BR/><BR/>http://www.booksurgepages.com/amzn/ondemand/<BR/><BR/>It also says that Del Rey would still be free to use other POD service providers for different channels than Amazon:<BR/><BR/>http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com