OT: Gamer's Tome Book Plug

Bill_Abner · Post by **Bill_Abner** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 12:14 pm

DB I swear I tried to find the old thread about this. Please don't hurt me.

Amazon now has the updated info on my book, which comes out 12/22. The cover, I think, is a lot better than the one used last year. For not having any licensing for the cover art, this isn't bad.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/078973 ... s&v=glance

Jared has a quote on the inside cover, and I can't thank him enough for reading the samples and commenting on what we sent him. Anyway, just wanted to give the forum a heads up.

Atxj · Post by **Atxj** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 1:19 pm

Very cool Bill.

Post by **Jared** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 1:33 pm

I read a couple of sample chapters, and it's good stuff. I recommend checking it out. AND it's only $13.59 on Amazon.com.

Sudz · Post by **Sudz** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 2:18 pm

where can we buy it where u'd get more of a cut?

Bill_Abner · Post by **Bill_Abner** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 2:30 pm

Sudz wrote:where can we buy it where u'd get more of a cut?

I asked Que what stores it would be in and haven't heard from them yet. I assume most major book store chains will carry it (Barnes and Noble, etc.) Don't worry about the cut thing, the $13 price tag at Amazon is a really good deal.

JackDiggity · Post by **JackDiggity** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 2:43 pm

Bill I just ordered a copy for me and my brother. Sounds great.

See, all Wolverines aren't bad.

Badgun · Post by **Badgun** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 3:34 pm

Bill, I ordered a copy, but I'd like to send it to you when I get it and have you sign it. Think we can arrange that? I'll put it right alongside my signed copy of "I Never Played The Game" by Howard Cosell.

Bill_Abner · Post by **Bill_Abner** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 6:17 pm

Badgun wrote:Bill, I ordered a copy, but I'd like to send it to you when I get it and have you sign it. Think we can arrange that? I'll put it right alongside my signed copy of "I Never Played The Game" by Howard Cosell.

Sure, I'll sign it. If you haven't ordered it yet have it sent to me directly. If you have, we'll work it out later. Me and Howard. That's cool. heh

ubrakto · Post by **ubrakto** » Sun Dec 11, 2005 10:32 am

<quote>"I asked Que what stores it would be in and haven't heard from them yet. I assume most major book store chains will carry it (Barnes and Noble, etc.) Don't worry about the cut thing, the $13 price tag at Amazon is a really good deal."</quote>

The only way I can guarantee you'll find it right now is to get it off Amazon. I haven't checked into which stores have placed a pre-order for it to see how many copies are selling into the chains, but since it's not an "A" level title (total BS, but evidently I lack the dark side powers necessary to make things happen the way I see fit) stores like B&N and Borders aren't likely to even order enough copies to put one on every shelf in each of their stores (don't even get me started on this). I would like to think, however, if you asked them directly to get a copy for you that they would.

If you really want to go that extra mile, grab your local store's manager by the collar and berate him for no less than 10 minutes for his chain not stocking it and insist that if he doesn't keep at least ten copies on hand throughout the holidays that something bad will happen to his dog.

...it could work.

---Todd

EDIT: The book is listed at Borders.com (they're affiliated with Amazon now so that's probably a given) and at BooksAMillion.com, but I couldn't find it at BarnesAndNoble.com (typical). You can also get it direct from us at http://www.quepublishing.com/title/0789734656

MizzouRah · Post by **MizzouRah** » Sun Dec 11, 2005 11:34 am

Good for you Bill. Put me down on the "it's bought" list.

Bill_Abner · Post by **Bill_Abner** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 2:01 pm

First off, thanks to everyone that pre-ordered a copy of the book. I appreciate it more than you know.

I am running a small contest on the blog and wanted to share w/ you guys.

Que sent me 20 copies of my book last night. I love how it turned out, at least from a presentation point of view. There's a few things I'd do differently and there are a few games in the book that shouldn't be (Path of Neo turned out to be ass-tastic) but for the most part I'm happy with how it all came out. To actually hold a 300+ page book with your name on the cover is admittedly really cool.

That said, I think we should do some kind of contest so a lucky reader can score a free signed copy of the book. Show it off to friends! Impress your boss!

I'm thinking of a January 1 Bowl game Pick Em contest, which would include:

Cotton Bowl: Texas Tech / Alabama
Outback: Iowa / Florida
Gator: Louisville / V-Tech
Capital One: Wisconsin / Auburn
Fiesta: OSU / Notre Dame
Sugar: WVU / Georgia
Orange: Penn State / FSU
Rose: USC / Texas

You can submit your picks via this thread or by sending me an email or PM.

Pick a winner for each game and for the tie breaker pick the final score of the Rose Bowl. Whoever gets the most wins and nails the final score of the Rose Bowl gets a copy of the book. If you already pre-ordered a copy, that's cool, you can get a free one to give out to a friend or to use as a very effective coaster.

RobVarak · Post by **RobVarak** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 3:20 pm

Bill,

Already ordered my copy, but I'm happy to pass it along if I win the eventual collector's item

Cotton Bowl: Alabama
Outback: Iowa
Gator: V-Tech
Capital One: Auburn
Fiesta: Notre Dame
Sugar: Georgia
Orange: FSU
Rose: USC (38-17)

EDiddy · Post by **EDiddy** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 3:41 pm

Cotton Bowl: Texas Tech
Outback: Florida
Gator: V-Tech
Capital One: Auburn
Fiesta: OSU (381-16)
Sugar: Georgia
Orange: Penn State
Rose: Texas (38-31)

Bill_Abner · Post by **Bill_Abner** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 3:42 pm

EDiddy wrote:Cotton Bowl: Texas Tech
Outback: Florida
Gator: V-Tech
Capital One: Auburn
Fiesta: OSU (381-16)
Sugar: Georgia
Orange: Penn State
Rose: Texas

Need a score for the Rose, Diddy.

RallyMonkey · Post by **RallyMonkey** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 5:04 pm

Hey Bill. Looks like good stuff. Looking forward to checking it out.

Alabama
Florida
Louisville
Wisconsin
OSU
Georgia
Penn State
Texas (38-35)

EDiddy · Post by **EDiddy** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 5:39 pm

Ok, thanks. Best of luck with the book. When can I expect the movie deal? If you are casting for any porn scenes, I have experience watching porn, alone, while eating food.

Danimal · Post by **Danimal** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 5:52 pm

Already getting one, but hey I can put the signed book next to my Bill abner Xmas card from years back

Cotton Bowl: Alabama
Outback: Florida
Gator: Louisville
Capital One: Auburn
Fiesta: OSU
Sugar: Georgia
Orange: FSU
Rose: USC (42-35)

Leebo33 · Post by **Leebo33** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 6:40 pm

Cotton Bowl: Texas Tech
Outback: Florida
Gator: V-Tech
Capital One: Auburn
Fiesta: OSU
Sugar: Georgia
Orange: Penn State
Rose: USC (USC 42 Texas 24)

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 7:23 pm

Cotton Bowl: Texas Tech
Outback: Iowa
Gator: V-Tech
Capital One: Auburn
Fiesta: Notre Dame
Sugar: WVU
Orange: FSU
Rose: USC (51-20)

JackDiggity · Post by **JackDiggity** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 8:16 pm

I ordered 2, but a chance for a signed copy is to good to pass up.

Cotton Bowl: Texas Tech
Outback: Iowa
Gator: V-Tech
Capital One: Wisconsin
Fiesta: OSU
Sugar: WVU
Orange: Penn State
Rose:Texas (35-28 )

There goes my book!

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 10:23 pm

Cotton Bowl: Texas Tech / Alabama
Outback: Iowa / Florida
Gator: Louisville / V-Tech
Capital One: Wisconsin / Auburn
Fiesta: OSU / Notre Dame
Sugar: WVU / Georgia
Orange: Penn State / FSU
Rose: USC / Texas (Final Score: 42-31)

MizzouRah · Post by **MizzouRah** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 10:32 pm

I sent you a PM as well:

Cotton Bowl: Texas Tech / Alabama
Outback: Iowa / Florida
Gator: Louisville / V-Tech
Capital One: Wisconsin / Auburn
Fiesta: OSU / Notre Dame
Sugar: WVU / Georgia
Orange: Penn State / FSU
Rose: USC / Texas

Alabama
Florida
Louisville
Auburn
Notre Dame :p
Georgia
Penn State
USC wins 34-24

Have a good holiday Bill!

Todd

ubrakto · Post by **ubrakto** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 9:32 am

Just so everyone knows the book is now listed as available at Amazon.com at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/078973 ... 0789734656 and will ship within a day. The Que site doesn't discount as deeply as Amazon unless you sign in as a "member" (catchy euphamism for registering your name, email and zip code) in which case you'll get 40% off (not bad, actually).

Of course you could also just berate your local bookstore manager until he/she agrees to stock ten copies at all times.

My sincere thanks to all of you who get copies of this thing. I think you'll be pleased with what you get!
---Todd

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 2:38 pm

Ahh, what the heck.

Cotton Bowl: Texas Tech / Alabama
Outback: Iowa / Florida
Gator: Louisville / V-Tech
Capital One: Wisconsin / Auburn
Fiesta: OSU / Notre Dame
Sugar: WVU / Georgia
Orange: Penn State / FSU
Rose: USC / Texas

The Horns win 42-35

Go Big 12!

fatheadX · Post by **fatheadX** » Sat Dec 24, 2005 12:26 pm

Alabama
Florida
V-Tech
Wisconsin
Notre Dame
Georgia
Penn State
USC (45-10)

Congrats on your book, I just put it on my Amazon wishlist for when I get my next order together!