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Incendiary: 'Cuz We're Bleeding Out

8/24/2012

38 Comments

 
I'm done.

I'm going to submit Incendiary to the publisher on Monday.  I love you guys. Thank you for supporting and encouraging me.  I'm so very grateful.  This is my favorite song right now (I'm obsessed with it).  It sounds like Russell, but the lyrics remind me of Reed, so I put it on Reed's playlist on Spotify.  It's called HO HEY by THE LUMINEERS...
I wrote another chapter to finish Incendiary.  There are now 29 chapters (<--I know, insanity, traditional publishers are scoffing at me).  Drink coffee.  Lots and lots of coffee and I apologize up front for the book hangover.  That's what took me so long...well, that and the teaser chapter I wrote and added for book 5 Iniquity.  I know...there is just too much story left to tell so I have to go with it.  I'm planning on working on my new series, too.  I can write them at the same time.  It's fun to go back and forth between stories.  That's what I did when I was writing Incendiary (I wrote it alongside Kricket--the new series). 

The next step is submitting the manuscript of Incendiary to the publisher. It usually takes 2-3 months to publish and appear on Amazon.  Then, it takes 2-3 weeks after that to convert it to a mobi file for Kindle.  So you'll be able to buy it in print before you can buy it as an ebook.  (I know that reeks.  Sorry!)

I have to create the blurb for the back of the book.  For each of the sequels, I usually find a dramatic paragraph or two in the book and use it. I'm not sure if this is the best strategy for book blurbs, but I should continue the trend now that I did Intuition and Indebted like that.  Book blurbs are really hard for me to write, but I'm not complaining because I have the luxury (yes, I said luxury) of being able to write my own blurb.  I have creative control of what you read, good or bad, it's mine.  It comes from me.

I will give you a step-by-step update of what I'm doing and where I am in the publishing process as we go forward.  I want to do this because there are a few people interested in how publishing works.   I have to say up front that I do things differently than most Indie authors.  I publish my print books first and then I have it converted to an ebook.  I do it that way because there are so many more chances to catch an error.  I also like how the ebooks turn out on Amazon when they are formatted by a professional.  I convert my own files on Smashwords.  I want to release them at the same time.  I will also be putting Indebted on Smashwords (so it will be loaded to B&N, Kobo, Apple, Sony, etc.) now that I'll have more time.  I'll let you know when that happens.

If you're interested in listening to any of the character playlists I have created, you can join Spotify for free. Here is a link to Spotify:  http://www.spotify.com/us/

If you absolutely need to talk to me (and I completely understand that because I have a hard time sometimes responding to comments here--I read them all, I just wish I had more time!!! :D) you can find me on Facebook and try to get me there.  Here's a link to my Facebook Author Page:  http://www.facebook.com/authoramyabartol?ref=hl

You can get my attention on Twitter, too.  Again, thank you for your encouragement and your extreme awesomeness.  I'm really lucky to have you!!
38 Comments
Fawn Sergoyan
8/24/2012 16:28:15

Doing a happy dance! I'm so excited for the next book... and both excited and pouting that there's going to be a book 5. I'm also very happy to hear about another series! Yay!

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Amy A. Bartol link
8/24/2012 16:42:43

FAWN! Love you!! I'm dancing with you! Thanks you for being a rockstar!!

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Kristolynn
8/24/2012 16:31:59

Just finished the books again and I'm nervous and excited for the new one! Thank you!!

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Amy A. Bartol
8/24/2012 16:45:14

I know, right? I'm so nervous I might throw up later :D But right now, I'm dancing!! Thank you, Kristolynn, for re-reading my books!! LOL, you're awesome!

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Chasity
8/24/2012 16:53:10

Oh I am so excited!!! I just finished the third book today and I'm already having Reed and Russel withdraws. I will just have to re read them to hold me over:)

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Sarah
8/24/2012 16:55:26

You totally just made my day! I cannot wait to read Incendiary and Iniquity! Thank you for continuing this series! (Wow, three exclamation points in a row.)

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Jenna
8/24/2012 17:01:48

HOLY COW I'M SO EXCITED!!! btdubs I think you are awesome!!

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Heather
8/24/2012 17:33:38

Wahooooo!!! Thank you thank you. You ROCK lady cant wait to get my hands on this book.Will hopefully be out in time for my trip back to Georgia to see one of my best freinds from highschool and I can bring her a special surprise :-) Also so excited to hear more about this new series of yours. Keep up the awsome writing your the best.

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Maddie
8/24/2012 18:51:48

Congrats Amy! I usually wait until kindle versions are available, but for you? I'll make an exception. :D This series seriously doesn't get enough credit for it's awesomeness. Now go celebrate !!!! <3

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Acacia
8/24/2012 19:53:19

I absolutely LOVE your books & I'm so glad that Incendairy is finally being published!!! I honestly cannot wait for it :-) I read them all in less than two days each they were THAT good lol, your books are AMAZING & I just recommended them to a friend! I hopes he loves them as much as I do. I'm really looking forward to reading Incendairy & Iniquity!!!

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Acacia
8/24/2012 19:55:12

*she loves them as much as I do...

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Danielle
8/25/2012 00:51:23

Wait, did I just see book 5? YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!

CAN'T FREAKING WAIT!

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Catalina
8/25/2012 01:10:15

YEEEEHAAAAAW! So excited, but dreading at the same time. I Love Evie and Reed. Brennus is the villain I would love to bring home to mama. And Russell.... What can you give Russell to give him a happily ever after? He belongs with Evie.... anything less... well... lets just say you got lots of splaining to do. Can't wait to read it!!!!

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Victoria Stowell
8/25/2012 01:21:20

YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!! Super stoked for this one!! and I can NOT wait for book 5!!!! :D

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Nancy Marty
8/25/2012 03:08:43

A 5th book??? I LOVE you Amy :) I can't wait!

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Victoria Mancuso
8/25/2012 04:38:56

Thanks for the info!! Like so many of your other readers I have turned into a stalker. I check your blog everyday for updates. It's turned into part of my everyday routine. Thanks for giving me something to look forward to. Between kids, husband, house, work- your books are my getaway. Congratulations on being done!! I don't think any other author keeps their readers informed like you do. Thank you!!

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Gisela
8/25/2012 05:20:54

Cant wait!! Just love Reed and Evie!!

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Leslie
8/25/2012 07:58:26

Yah!!! I've been waiting patiently for your update and it was worth it!! Is the cover done yet? A fifth book and a new series...so much to look forward to!! I'm going to re-read all the books...just waiting until Incendiary is closer to being released...can't wait!! Will you start updates for Kricket yet...what's it about? UR EPIC!! Thank-you!!!!!

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Janice
8/25/2012 08:16:13

EEEEEeeeee! Happy, girly squeals! Thank you so much for keeping us updated throughout your writing/publishing process.

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Tori
8/26/2012 06:35:28

Can't wait! Congrats on finishing :)

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Victoria W
8/26/2012 09:59:38

YES!!!!! I think we have all been holding our breath. I feel a long slow exhale coming on. :) I know you will deliver 110% for all of us (your devoted groupies). Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

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Lindsey
8/26/2012 10:30:52

SOOOO EXCITED! You are amazing! Thank you so much for all the time you put in to make these books so absolutely perfect! I can't wait to read it! <3

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Ryann
8/26/2012 15:41:36

When I saw Amazon I was all "Yay I can buy it on my kindle!" The I was saw the other part and I was all "grrr real books." Its all your fault. Bleh. DONT GET ME WRONG I STILL LOOOOOVE YOUR BOOKS AND I WILL BUY INCENDIARY. A

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Ryann
8/26/2012 16:14:27

I think you would find the conversations I had with my friends on the school bus last year hilarious. When I started reading Inescapable in May, my friend Angela was peering over my shoulder and read the words, spoken by our dear friend Freddie, "Friends don't let other friends get nekkid with professors." From that point, every afternoon I would fill her and a couple other people (some days I had more of an audience because somebody would overhear something and be interested) on what happened in the book. Apparently the way I explained it was really funny or something. Anyway, this one guy wrote in my year book "have a good summer or whatever. P.S. I still think an angel would have a better way to kill than stabbing." Anyway. I though you might enjoy that.

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Paige
8/27/2012 05:44:11

Love, love, love your books. I have re-read them 3 times waiting (obviously impatiently) for the next book! Can't wait for Incendiary and very excited that you are continuing the series with a fifth book.

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Susan
8/27/2012 06:22:42

So excited there will be five books total but super bummed that I have to wait three months for more! Where is the instant gratification? Jk. I know it will be worth the wait though.

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Lisa
8/27/2012 11:53:55

You Rock--
I am actually looking forward to the book hangover.

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Mary
8/27/2012 12:26:00

Yay, there's a book 5!! I thought Incendiary would be the last book and I was like I just found the series and it's over, I was so sad... But yay!!! There's more to go!! I'm so excited for the new books!!! Unfortunately I'll have to wait for the ebook because the printed version's not available where I live but oh well, IT'S WORTH IT!! Yay, I'm like so excited I wanna start dancing, I LOVE your books, they're the best I've read in a long time!!! Yay!!! Congrats on finishing Incendiary and thank you for being such a good writer!! I also look forward to your new project!! =)

lots of love
xo

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Natasha
8/28/2012 02:43:59

OMG... A 5th book?! Please tell me its over after that. I can't keep waitng for the end. I'm anxious enough for the 4th book, now I'm going crazy for the 5th and the 4th is not even out yet. You are driving me insane:)

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AnnieBiskar
8/28/2012 07:51:22

Was on the Supargurlbooks pod cast but didn't get to ask my question. :( Please DO keep us updated on the publishing process/dates. Out of my skin waiting for this. I tell anyone who will listen to me to READ THIS SERIES. NOW. I don't care if it is in print/smashwords/B&N...whatever! I want my hands on that thing! Also stoked about 5! Wow!

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Lisa
8/30/2012 13:25:10

So Glad you continued the series. As hot as Reed seems to be, I really like her with Russell. I so hope that they find their way back to together.

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Storm link
8/31/2012 12:01:15

Ummm amy? I don't have a facebook... or twitter... so do you mind emailing me? I kind of have a few questions about things; I'm trying to write my own book and would like a bit of advice, and I love your books. Please email me!!

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kmwkd79 link
9/3/2012 02:29:21

Absolutely beyond excited, stumbled upon this series by accident and read them in 4 days and now can't believe have to wait for the next one. Praying that it goes in the right (Reed) direction!!

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Tara
9/5/2012 15:27:11

Happy dance!!

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Jay
9/6/2012 11:24:25

Am so exited but I am hoping in this next book Evie will stop having to be rescued and will come into her own power. Also, after reading the first chapter of Incendiary did you have to make Brennus all evil again like him so much better than Reed. I am hoping you are going to redeem him in some way!

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natalie
9/7/2012 16:30:45

This series has me completely captivated... I couldn't put them down but I am soo stoker that book four is coming out... thanks to you amy for making these characters kick major butt .... evie totally rocks her badassness....

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Melissa
12/10/2012 08:54:22

I loved Incendiary!
I cant wait for Iniquity!!

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Kara
1/11/2013 16:22:08

Love Love LOVE this series and am going to have a tough time waiting for book 5. Any ideas on timing for the final book?

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