As some of you already know, I’ve signed with Polis Books which will first repackage and reissue STILL AMONG THE LIVING, TWO WAY TOLL, and NO SAVING GRACE, then launch my 4th Matt Jacob novel, TIES THAT BLIND. I’m excited about working with Jason Pinter, founder and driving force behind this new Internet publishing house. TIES will be delivered to Jason by February 1st who, I’m pleased to say, will be its editor. The hope is that together we can cut through the Internet’s noise and bring the entire four book collection to a new generation of readers.
The only regret I had in making this commitment was the loss of Michael Paul Smith‘s current book covers. As part of my agreement, all current Matt Jacob novels (including the PDF version) will be withdrawn from sale within the next few weeks and remain so until Polis reissues them. So, if you love Michael’s covers, now is the time to buy these editions. They are available through my website, http://zacharykleinonline.com/matt-jacob-ebooks/, Amazon, Barnes & Nobles, and Smashwords, which provides the ability to download the series to other platforms including Apple devices.
The other goodbye or, at least so long, has to do with my Just sayin’ weekly column. This will be my last post until I get my feet on the ground working with Polis Books and Jason. I’m hopeful to return at some point in January but can’t promise. So, for those of you who’ve taken the time to read it, I want to thank you dearly. It’s been because of your support that Just sayin’ has been running since January 2011.
Of course, when I return I hope you come back with me. I can’t express the pleasure I’ve had speaking to you throughout these years.
I am interested in language because it wounds or seduces me. Roland Barthes
Things change I guess, at least this seems to be for the better. Good luck with the new deal! Your weekly column will be missed.
Don–Thanks. But one way or another I’ll be baaaack!
“We’ll meet again, Don’t know where, Don’t know when. But I know we’ll meet again, Some sunny day…..” Keep on truckin’.
Kathleen–No doubt! No doubt!
Zach, This sounds cool. Good luck with the new venture. Keep me posted on how it goes. Mike
Mike–Thanks. Appreciate it. And will keep you in the loop.
Hey Zach…..we’ll miss your blog….look forward to it…and will look forward to it when you return…
And congratulations…great opportunity for you…I’m not at all surprised someone wants to work with you…best of luck…
Gretchen and Trudy
Thanks guys. I hope to reboot the posts sometime in January if all goes well with the book. And thanks for the time both of you have spent reading my ramblings. Very appreciated.
Sorry I missed this at the moment. Congratulations, brother! What else are you working on? Stay warm!
TD: Haven’t been warm in weeks. Ties That Blind will be submitted on the 6th and go from there.
Good luck with the books, Zach. I’m going to get Ties That Bind.
I can relate on the covers; I love my 3 and don’t know what I’d do if the artist wasn’t around for the 4th.
Again, Good Luck.
Best,
Jed
Jed–Well, you have to give something to get something. And truth be told Polis has been treating me really well. They plan on publishing Ties in both print and e-book. And thanks for writing.