Bryony Allen

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Bryony Allen added "Words" by John Haines and received+3

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Bryony Allen posted a message to John Haines and earned+3 Hi John, Welcome to CN and also thank you for adding the current sample of OTOLI to your libra...Hi John, Welcome to CN and also thank you for adding the current sample of OTOLI to your library in addition to the very kind review so far, I'm glad you are enjoying it. The book is actually being published this year (should be Spring time I think) by UK Independent publisher Pneuma Springs as per my notes here on CN about the book. I will be taking the current version down at some point in the near future but will certainly add some free sample chapters of the published book once it's out there in the global market place. The published book is a novel and adds quite a bit more to the story than what exists here at the moment. I'm quite excited about it all to be honest! Best regards Bryony (more)

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Bryony Allen posted a message to Alan Baker and earned+3 Hi Alan, No problem on my part reviewing ' The Feaster from the Stars'. I really enjoyed the b...Hi Alan, No problem on my part reviewing ' The Feaster from the Stars'. I really enjoyed the book and for me it was even better than 'The Martian Ambassador'. I have given what was really my honest opinion of the story and the writing. I looked at removing the comments regarding the typo's in the review now that you have made the corrections but I can't see a way to re-edit the post. I doubt it's a major concern but if it bothers you that they are still there maybe Oli Brooks and team can remove them. Are Snow Books going to publish this one too? I sincerely hope so. I will of course keep you updated regarding OTOLI's publication, publisher is busy sorting the book cover and copy editing/type setting I believe. Yes also pleased to Ardie's book is gathering momentum, will be good to see it breathing and living in the published world. Bryony (more)

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Alan Baker posted a message to Bryony Allen and earned+3 Hi Bryony. Thank you so much for your wonderful review of The Feaster From the Stars. I'm so glad...Hi Bryony. Thank you so much for your wonderful review of The Feaster From the Stars. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. And thanks also for spotting the typos! It's surprising how easy it is to miss them, even after several proof readings. I have now corrected them and re-uploaded the book. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. By the way, I'd love to hear how you're getting on with your publisher. Ardie seems to be doing well with his - how are things coming along with OTOLI? Thanks again, Alan (more)

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Bryony Allen reviewed THE FEASTER FROM THE STARS: A Blackwood & Harrington Mystery, An interstellar marvel , and won+10

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Bryony Allen gave THE FEASTER FROM THE STARS: A Blackwood & Harrington Mystery 5 stars and bagged+5

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Alan Baker posted a message to Bryony Allen and received+3 Interesting point about mainstream publishers' marketing budgets, Bryony. The sad fact is, howeve...Interesting point about mainstream publishers' marketing budgets, Bryony. The sad fact is, however, that unless you're a big name author (or a celebrity with a bit of tat to flog) they actually spend very little on marketing (or so I'm given to understand from various sources - including my own non-fiction book sales!). Their budgets seem to be geared towards pushing high-profile titles and authors while virtually ignoring the mere mortals. Of course, they would argue that it's the major bestsellers which provide the revenue that allows them to publish lesser-known writers; but even that's becoming more rare these days. I'm very glad that you and Ardie have got deals, and I sincerely wish you the very best of luck with your publishers and your titles. Long live the indies! (more)

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Bryony Allen posted a message to Alan Baker and gained+3 Thanks for the message Alan. I guess these days the only thing mainstream publishers have over th...Thanks for the message Alan. I guess these days the only thing mainstream publishers have over the indies is the fact that they have much larger marketing budgets (or their own marketing teams). However that doesn't look to be everything now given the way publishing is changing. It's nice to have a publisher with a personal touch and to be listened to. That's not to say they are push overs, if they feel something won't work they say so. They are continuing to grow so that's a good sign when others have folded. I'm just pleased to see other people's hard work being picked up for publication too from places like CN. I'll keep you all posted in repect of OTOLI. Best regards Bryony (more)

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Ardie Collins posted a message to Bryony Allen and bagged+3 Hi Bryony, Thanks for your message. I agree, I have no experience of mainstream publishers, b...Hi Bryony, Thanks for your message. I agree, I have no experience of mainstream publishers, but the fact that I've been able to converse with someone that seems to genuinely care about my opinion really makes a difference. As far as promotion, the publishers are covering any costs, but I don't know what their precise plans are in terms of promotion. I'm just going to do my bit on Facebook and Twitter etc. But as I said in my post, my main concern is just holding my debut novel in my hand for the first time. I can't wait! Glad to hear your latest book is coming along, and good luck with it when it's all sorted. I'll let you know about sample chapters as soon as they're available. Thanks again, Ardie (more)

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Bryony Allen posted a message to Ardie Collins and received+3 Excellent Ardie, it's welcome to the club then. I'm also going through the same process again ...Excellent Ardie, it's welcome to the club then. I'm also going through the same process again for OTOLI with my current publisher. I'm at the waiting for type-set proof stage as well as the re-work of cover art, but it is still all very exciting. As much as we all long to land a killer deal with a mainstream house the Independent publishers tend to give you more of a one on one treatment which can make the process so much more enjoyable, you tend to have an input rather than just saying oh okay then. Will you be getting much support in terms of book promotion? Enjoy the ride and I'll look out for your preview chapters! Bryony (more)