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Update #26 · Apr 11, 2013 · 2 comments

Hi Everyone!

Today is the BIG day! CAPTAIN DISASTER has been published and is available for purchase. It's up on Amazon, B&N, iTunes, and Kobo. Below are a few links.

http://www.amazon.com/Captain-Disaster-Del-Shannon/dp/0988975424/

http://www.amazon.com/Captain-Disaster-Book-Influxitron-ebook/dp/B00CAYFC9I/

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/captain-disaster-book-one-del-shannon/1115085456?ean=2940016663210

http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Captain-Disaster/book-XPBGQCYWDUaoBcV6QxRdnw/page1.html?s=07aFHBh_Z0GQbp46nooE7Q&r=1

Again, a HUGE thank you to you - my backers - who've helped make this project a reality! Now go and spread the word about this amazing book. Forward it to EVERYONE you know. And I'll bet you each know a kid who constantly daydreams and a parent who's slowly going nuts because of them. It's perfect for them! Or maybe you want to write a 5 star review on Amazon or one of the other sites. Or maybe you want to post something on Facebook bragging about how you've been personally thanked by me in this book. Yup, your name is in print! Whatever you do, get creative!

Thanks again to all my amazing backers!

Del

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Headed to Barnes & Noble

Update #25 · Jan 18, 2013 · comment

Hi Everyone!

It took a little longer than I first envisioned, but it turns out that it was well worth the wait. The first copies of the redesigned book are here! And without waiting more than a day, we've already sent one to Barnes & Noble's corporate offices in New York where - hopefully - they'll approve it and allow the book to be placed in any of their stores. Fingers crossed!

Ebooks, book trailers, websites and more are coming soon.

There were three of you who pledged more than $250 and you'll soon be receiving a copy of the redesigned book. You lucky dogs!

Thanks again for everyone's amazing and wonderful support.

Del

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Book Trailer 1.0

Update #24 · Nov 28, 2012 · comment

Hey Everyone!

Just wanted to pass along the news that the first iteration of the Captain Disaster book trailer has taken shape and is now on YouTube. It's version 1.0 and, when finalized, will include me doing my best movie trailer voice describing the book. "In a world where a boy escapes the pain of his father's death by diving headfirst into his imagination..." That sort of thing. Anyone want to take a stab at writing the script for this voice over? :)

If you're curious, below is the link to the trailer.

http://youtu.be/ghUFKDxuTnY?hd=1

On Dec. 13 I'm speaking to a 6th and 7th grade class at Manhattan Middle School here in Boulder about the book. They have me booked for 3 hours, so I hope they have lots of questions. Evidently the students have agreed the book needs to be a movie. I agree!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Del

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Joe Daniel

Update #23 · Sep 14, 2012 · comment

Hi Everyone!

Not really much to report. The four publishers I mentioned in my last post still have CAPTAIN DISASTER and I'm sure they're pouring over every page and word in rapt awe. Or they could be using the manuscript as a convenient coaster for the Margarita Friday! parties they have at the end of each week.

I did, however, want to give you a peek at how my book designer/agent - Joe Daniel - is presenting the project on his website and to publishers. It's actually really cool and worth a read. At the very least it shows how some of these projects are pitched. Much different than the world of dam design and construction.

Here's the website - http://josephdaniel.com/book/captain-disaster-book-one

I hope everyone has their own Margarita Friday! plans later on today.

Del

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Publisher update

Update #22 - For backers only · Aug 29, 2012 · comment

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