A Small Cover Sample

Because people have been asking for it, here is a tiny sample from the cover rough James McGee is doing up for The Seven. It's a bit of two characters from the book. (For those of you who have read it: It's John and Kenny.)

It's very rough, but it gives a sense of James's style. He's gifted with computers so it'll be all cel-shaded and pretty when he's done.

He's the man.

I received confirmation from the publisher yesterday that I should see the interior proof roughs by next Friday. Once I review those, it will be short order until The Seven is good to go.

I am starting the arduous process of promotion. If anyone knows any book stores or book clubs that would like to host a signing or a speaker, have them get in touch with me: sean@seanpatricklittle.com. Also, if anyone knows of a venue in which to hold a book release party later this summer, please let me know.

THE SEVEN Updates

I know it's been a while since I last posted, but to be frank: There hasn't been any new developments. The hardest part about book publishing is the waiting game. The book is off to Dog Ear, it's in production, Jamesy is working on the cover, and I'm just sitting here in limbo waiting for something to happen.

I should see the proofs of the book soon. Once that happens, the roller-coaster will be topping the first hill.

James McGee, my favorite little art monkey, has done up some roughs of the cover. It's fantastic. He has rendered the seven heroes in a sort of American-manga style that's uniquely James, and will be doing the final art soon. It was absolutely fantastic to see the rough. If the work was a bit closer to a finished product, I'd post a sample, but I don't want to give out a taste of an unfinished product.

I'm lining up reviews for THE SEVEN for when it does come out. Here's to hoping that someone likes it, sees it, and offers me money for it.

Work continues on the sequel to THE SEVEN. Unlike previous books I've worked on, the sequel is coming together piecemeal. I write a section of one character, then bounce to another. It's going to be a jigsaw of a book to put together for a final product, but I'm hoping the sequel is unique from its predecessor as well as an epic the likes of which I have not written yet. Since I'll most likely end up self-publishing the sequel as well, I'm trying to not worry about word count. Maybe this bad boy will get up to JK Rowling length or something.

In other worlds, Craig Johnson's new book, THE DARK HORSE, is out. I highly recommend picking up a copy. Johnson knows how to turn a phrase like few writers do and he has a taste for the western epic. It's one of the best mystery franchises ever, in my opinion. Walt Longmire deserves a place in the annals of detectives right up alongside Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn, Spenser, and Fletch. Plus, Craig is just a good dude. You don't meet that many good dudes anymore, but Craig is definitely among them.

Back to work on the sequel, I guess. I have to go the real, paying job soon, too.

s

And we're off...

The manuscript for The Seven has been submitted to the publisher. The contract has been signed and sent. In 6 to 8 weeks (or thereabouts), I should receive the first proof of the hard copy. As of today, the novel is on track for a late June release.

Stay tuned.

I'm going to be working on some promo art soon, and I hope to get some banner .jpgs up and available for website placement as soon as I can.

In other news, Craig Johnson's new novel, The Dark Horse, is due out at the end of May. Get a copy. I'm sure it will be gold.

I watched "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist" last night. It made me wish I had been a teenager in New York. Adventures like that just don't happen in the Midwest. Usually, we're too busy shining raccoons and drinking beer to do cool stuff like search for an after-hours concert.

But, I kid because I love.

The sequel to The Seven is started. I very much enjoy the characters that I created for this novel, so I'm enjoying writing the sequel right now. As of this moment, the working title for the sequel is The Seven: Phase 2.0

But, that may change.

Make sure you check the Facebook page and the MySpace page for more details about all upcoming projects and appearances.

--S

A Banner Day

As I mentioned in a previous post, Jenna Miller twisted my arm and asked me to contribute a horror story to her horror anthology project. I was more than happy to do so.

The story is called "The Wendigo" and the anthology will be out in October 2009.

Click the banner for a better view.

If you really want to help me out, save the image and slap it on your Facebook, MySpace, et al pages...

Thanks!

At Long Last...

After months of work, I am pleased to announced that all editing on The Seven is finally completed.

In short order, I shall be contacting the publishers and getting the manuscript on the track to becoming a hard copy book.

Stay tuned, true believers.

Horror Anthology Project on BlogTalk Radio

A little while ago, I mentioned that I will be having a short horror story coming out in a horror anthology later this year. The project is called "The Gents of Horror, 2009" and is the brainchild of, and edited by, the wonderfully talented Jennifer Miller. It won't be out until later this year, but it's starting to generate some talk. Which is good.

Jennifer and a couple of the other authors will be on Blog Talk Radio this Thursday (March 19) at 9:00pm Central Time to talk about it. It is a live webcast. If anyone is interested, tune in on http://www.blogtalkradio.com/TheOddMind

Thanks.

Sean

The Final Edit update

The final edit is about halfway completed...0n paper, at least. After I finish the line-by-line edit, I still have to go back and fix all those little errors on the manuscript. Then, I will put the spurs to James to finish the cover and The Seven will be on its way to production.

Thanks to all who keep inquiring. I appreciate your interest.

--sean