by Ken C.
Member since:
February 17, 2007

What You Can Do For Ken...

March 25, 2009 01:18 PM EDT (Updated: March 25, 2009 06:41 PM EDT)
views: 205 | comments: 36

Ah, my furry friends. You knew this day would come.

In a few months, I'm will ask you to do something for me. I will ask you to buy a copy of my new hardback called Hartz String Theory for a special online-discount price. Ten bucks, including shipping.

I know what you're thinking... Sure, Ken, you're one of our favorite curmugeons, but ten bucks? Ten freaking bucks? Think that kind of money grows on trees? What will you do for me?

Good question. Here's what I'll do for you:

1. You can still get a freebie copy of Steel Waters. In fact, if you have the old blue cover version, get the new one with the sexy Bolivian cover. Free. Yours by request.

2. Book #100 of HST will have a hundred dollar bill tucked into it.

3. The 5,000th book (total book sales) gets fanfair and a cash prize of $1,000. I should keep the current grand total a secret (4559). It will take between one and three years to hit 5,000, depending on how things go.

4. If you don't like the darn thing, wish for your money back and your wish will be granted. Cash okay? You got it.

Questions, comments or suggestions?

Let your voice be heard below. Can I count you in for my presale list?

From the bottom of my pocketbook, I thank you.

 

Preorders:

Bytech Services - The Armchair Adventurer

1500A East College Way #554

Mount Vernon, WA 98273

(360) 336-3366
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Comments: 36

Beaker (just Beaker) Mar 25, 2009, 1:32pm EDT
Of course! Ah, but if I'm first I'm out of the running for a prize...hmmmm, let me think it over.
Wendy C. Mar 25, 2009, 1:35pm EDT
I love the new cover design Ken!
Ken C. Mar 25, 2009, 1:37pm EDT
Cripes, do I have to do all the thinking around here? Buy one for yourself, then buy one later as a gift and neglect to mention the prize to the gift's recipient. Easy! Am I funny, or what? Don't answer.
Catherine M. Mar 25, 2009, 1:46pm EDT
I'll buy one. I might have to wait a couple of years, though...

:-)

Cathy
Judi F. Mar 25, 2009, 1:56pm EDT
I'm in. But I want #5000. So send me that one! :)
Jamie C. Mar 25, 2009, 1:58pm EDT
You'll of course return the favor by purchasing my erotica novel. Right, Ken? ;-)
Sherrie Super Mar 25, 2009, 2:00pm EDT
Definitely, I'm in! I can't wait to read it! Could you provide more specifics on when/where. Is this something you'd like us to buy from Amazon? Or from your Web site? (I want to make sure I purchase it in the way that will most benefit you.)
John Philipp Mar 25, 2009, 2:07pm EDT
I'm also in. I'll tell the Girl Scouts no cookies this year.
~Sia McKye~ Mar 25, 2009, 2:07pm EDT
Ken, that would be a big, "or What." lololol!

Never mind what Sherrie said which book has the money in it? lolol!
Ken C. Mar 25, 2009, 2:25pm EDT
Buy from whom you please, but it's an odd quirk that I know for certain #100 (and #5,000) will come from stock here in my office. How else would I be certain the money gets inserted? But, I admit, it's a mystery based on a complex "method of knowing" via divinination of aardvark entrails.
The book may have a small stain, but don't worry about that.
Ken C. Mar 25, 2009, 2:31pm EDT
Here's a question for you... If I found a soul or three crazy enough to publish with my little company, should I include their count with the totals? We'd certainly get 'there' sooner.

I'm toying with the prize repeating with copy #200, #300, etc., but let's see how things go.
C A. Mar 25, 2009, 2:38pm EDT
Well, Ken...if you do decide to repeat the prize...count me in for #200 or better yet, #300! ;-)
Pat S. Mar 25, 2009, 2:38pm EDT
But I'm not done editing yet, dang it! OK, ok, way to pressure someone! Good thing I have ZERO distractions at home at the moment! Oh, and I'll take copy 10,000. Double the prize, yes? And folks, I've seen HST. You won't regret it, whether it's copy 1 or 1000. It's fun in a whole new direction of madness! LONG LIVE the SUVs!
Wanda H. Mar 25, 2009, 2:41pm EDT
I'm in. Of course! Just go ahead and send me that one book, the one with the big money. heh
Adina P. Mar 25, 2009, 2:45pm EDT
Consider my retirement funds invested in Coffman Enterprise :)
~Sia McKye~ Mar 25, 2009, 3:14pm EDT
Ken, what a silvered tongued Devil you are!
Dale C. Mar 25, 2009, 4:13pm EDT
I'm in. Kind of curious as to the whole Glen Wilson thing.
Ken C. Mar 25, 2009, 6:46pm EDT
Jamie, are you shipping your book in plain, brown wrapping paper? Even in plain wrapper, I'm not sure. That's a tough one.
Judi F. Mar 25, 2009, 7:15pm EDT
Of course I still have Steel Waters sitting here and no time to read the dang thing - AND I have 2 books to do for an interview and a quote... grrrr. no time to read anymore!
Vivian A. Mar 25, 2009, 7:36pm EDT
I'm in Ken.
Pat Bertram Mar 25, 2009, 8:13pm EDT
Ken, I'd love to take you up on it, but I'm suffering from SAS. (Starving Artists Syndrome.) On the other hand, that 5,000th book looks mighty attractive. I'll get back to you in a couple of years.
Sherrie Super Mar 25, 2009, 8:14pm EDT
Alrighty then, I'll send you out a check tomorrow!
simon g. Mar 25, 2009, 8:22pm EDT
I will get one, and if I get the lucky number, I will use the hundred bucks to buy all of Jamies erotica. And if there is any left over I will buy more Wombat books. If I dont get the hundred, I will still buy Jamie's erotica. I seem to have lots of money. So far.
Jill Lynn A. Mar 25, 2009, 10:09pm EDT
Ken, for you, I'll buy two.
Vivian A. Mar 27, 2009, 1:25pm EDT
Ken, if I send a money order how do you want it made out? You personally or the business? Muchas Gracias senor. Too lazy to find the "n" with a tilda, so imagine.
Vivian A. Mar 27, 2009, 1:26pm EDT
Or should I just stick cash in? I never do that, but if you feel confident about it I will.
Ken C. Mar 28, 2009, 1:17am EDT
I feel so crass. Oh well, I guess it is supposed to be a business. Checks or money orders to Bytech Services are fine. Soon, I'll have a PayPal shopping cart with the special secret discount code, so we'll be able to do a transaction that way too, if you prefer.

The response has been heart-warming, you guys are the best.
Walker Bennett, SF Author Mar 28, 2009, 2:18pm EDT
Sounds very good. I like your marketing approach.
Beth H. Mar 28, 2009, 11:30pm EDT
I'll be buying!
Ken C. Mar 30, 2009, 5:36pm EDT
I've been playing around with creating a shopping cart for my stuff...

Ken's Online Store
Vivian A. Apr 1, 2009, 8:26pm EDT
Do you offer a discount for multiple purchases?
Ken C. Apr 1, 2009, 11:47pm EDT
Of course! For multiples, ten bucks each. And Steel Waters, as always, is a freebie on request. I'll figure out how to make a shopping cart entry. I also need to figure out how to kill the shipping for my shipping-included HST special deal. The shopping cart is a work in progress. If nothing else, look for a few bucks refund when the book ships.

BTW: I'm very close to announcing another author has signed on. This is quite an exciting time for me.
Sheila Deeth Apr 23, 2009, 10:25pm EDT
Ooh. Great marketing. I've got to go make dinner, and he who holds the bank account is away, but I'm definitely wandering back here - easier now we're connected, so many thanks for inviting me.
James R. May 11, 2009, 10:00pm EDT
Hi Ken. I guess I missed this. Having gotten the sneak preview a while back, I'll go for the whole enchilada. Just say when. BTW, I did read Steel Waters. Thanks so much for sending it on.
Dana S. May 30, 2009, 11:27am EDT

I like the "Armachair Adventurer" tag.  I still need to read Alligator Alley; I promise to get to it now that I have all this free time.  And, count me in for Hartz String, too.  Great stocking stuffer for family members.
Vivian A. Sep 9, 2009, 11:39am EDT
Would be helpful if you put the website link in the article. Just sayin'.

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