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Posted: 8/12/2009 4:09:51 PM EDT
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fast45, just asking here, but is each book long enough to be it's own novel?
perhaps if they are a bit short each or just for the inevitable cost savings you could finish the story and have it all printed in one nice large novel? i have bought both of tom sherrys' books(patientlly waiting on #3) and will be buying LO as soon as it's published and they are both much longer works(seemingly) than your story so i am guessing that they'd all nicely fit in one installment. you could subdevide the novel into the "books"(which ofcourse are representative of the seperate story arcs. Ex, book 1 chapters 1-9, book 2 chapters 9-17, etc. ) inside the novel and probably save some cost on printing seperate novels(at least save on the cost of cover art and seperate covers and printings)... just my $.02 K. |
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Posted: 8/12/2009 4:45:38 PM EDT
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When I spoke with a couple of printers they suggsted keeping the novels to 180-200 page range to facilitate easy printing, binding and shipping. Plus it fits into a slightly lower cost per book outlay for me up front. I have thrree other books, 565 pages, 480, and 387 pages each and the print cost was outrageous so they got shelved. I am reworking them now for entry here for general reading. Truthfully though, at present, things are so busy i havent had time to get much pleasure work done. But hang in there if you like the stuff so far. thanks Fast
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Posted: 8/12/2009 5:27:27 PM EDT
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gotcha, just a thought i had...
i've worked formerly for RR Donnelly and sons a very large printing company. i worked in the press room, bindery(both ends of the line), handwork, augger room, bailer room(the latter two being more on the recycling and waste recovery portion of the process) and done many many jobs in the factory. i've also worked for both a decent sized college bookstore(shipping and recieving as well as stocking) and their distribution center... i've learned a lot about books, the actual printing process, and distrubution(wholesale to retail) networks, though the editing and what i call the office work(where the pages are laid out and etched onto the press plates, the folks that are responable for these jobs all have offices as opposed to the factory workers) as well as the costs associated with these parts of the process are still foreign to me... though i'd inquire... K. |
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Posted: 10/18/2009 12:51:57 AM EDT
[#4]
Any update on where things are going with this, i've read pretty much all the other SHTF stories on arfcom and THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST STORY!! PERIOD!!
any direction you take i'm sure will be amazing, as you truly have a talent! I LOVE THIS STORY! |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 10/18/2009 11:05:46 AM EDT
[#5]
Best story ever!!! Id donate to have a print copy in hopes it would later become a movie :D Can i volunteer for a zombie extra??
Best Zombie Novel EVAR! |
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Posted: 10/19/2009 10:23:16 PM EDT
[#6]
working on book three will be a bit of a departure not sure if it will merge with these two still in the works thanks for the support also in negotiations for a print version will update soon
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Posted: 11/1/2009 8:15:59 PM EDT
[#7]
Originally Posted By fast45:
also in negotiations for a print version will update soon Woohoo. 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 11/4/2009 2:12:47 PM EDT
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Just read part 1 and part 2 all the way through. Excellent writing, excellent story. Seems to be a good premise for a 2 or 3 part movie. Can't wait for 3rd book
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Posted: 12/11/2009 11:20:34 PM EDT
[#9]
Your killing us here with the waiting Fast45.
Thought I'd bump this in case you forgot you were missed. 
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USA
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Posted: 2/1/2010 12:46:00 PM EDT
[#10]
Any news? I keep checking back occasionally to see whats up.
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Posted: 2/4/2010 8:52:30 PM EDT
[#11]
Still working on a third book and a fourth. Also trying to re-write a very big, older SHTF book I wrote years ago. Work has been very busy and so have sales or equipment and our custom nylon gear so i havent had much time to really buckle down and write. Appreciate the support as always. Fast
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NC, USA
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Posted: 2/7/2010 7:14:06 PM EDT
[#12]
Bump for yah. Just read it yesterday and today. Great book.
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CA, USA
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Posted: 2/10/2010 5:25:51 PM EDT
[#13]
AWSOME READ!!!!!
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Posted: 2/11/2010 9:45:38 PM EDT
[#14]
thanks
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NJ, USA
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Posted: 2/13/2010 9:20:41 PM EDT
[#15]
I enjoyed reading this, you're very talented. I wish there was more!
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Posted: 2/25/2010 10:39:18 PM EDT
[#16]
I'm re-reading the whole story starting with "part 1".
SPOILERS BELOW Do you ever plan to tell us what happens to Bart & Lucy B? Do they make it to where they head off to? 
I kinda got attached to them. 
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USA
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Posted: 4/13/2010 2:05:41 PM EDT
[#17]
Any news? update?
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GUM
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Posted: 5/2/2010 7:07:26 AM EDT
[#18]
I was reading this last year and man did it make me feel like I was in the Story! ... I Love Book's/Stories that do that to the reader ... This should be made into a Movie or a Mini Series. Can't wait for an update
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Posted: 5/3/2010 4:05:07 AM EDT
[#19]
Just finished this......A Great Read
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VA, USA
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Posted: 5/8/2010 6:33:22 PM EDT
[#20]
I just finished it . . . totally engrossing. When I had to put it down, I pretty much thought about it up until I could read the next chapter. Superb job, Fast. I hope we can read more from this saga soon.
Maybe picking up a year later when they take a look at the outside world and they find out the Z's have all kind of evolved like Stampley and maybe even moreso, kind of like I Am Legend (the book, not the movie) in a way. I'm just throwing stuff out there, but awesome story. |
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Posted: 5/10/2010 8:55:01 PM EDT
[#21]
Gentlemen and Ladies,
I am so glad that you have all enjoyed the story and wish I could get more out quicker. Truth is though, Things have just been so busy I havent had time to put much down. I do have a couple chapters for a third volume but I dont want to put it out as a teaser without a solid expectation to keep it going regularly. I really appreciate the comments and support and check in here often. Volume one is going to a printer very soon and then I will see how that goes as to whether or not to print DPOD2 and beyond. Thanks again and have patience, FAST45 |
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Posted: 5/11/2010 5:45:53 PM EDT
[#22]
Originally Posted By fast45:
Gentlemen and Ladies, I am so glad that you have all enjoyed the story and wish I could get more out quicker. Truth is though, Things have just been so busy I havent had time to put much down. I do have a couple chapters for a third volume but I dont want to put it out as a teaser without a solid expectation to keep it going regularly. I really appreciate the comments and support and check in here often. Volume one is going to a printer very soon and then I will see how that goes as to whether or not to print DPOD2 and beyond. Thanks again and have patience, FAST45 You're killing me!!!!
Excellant story. 
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Posted: 5/12/2010 11:41:00 AM EDT
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I just found this, and was hoping someone could point me in the direction of part 1. I did a search but came up empty.
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Posted: 5/12/2010 10:25:59 PM EDT
[#24]
Look for "First Zombie novel tryout" on these pages of stories
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Posted: 5/12/2010 10:56:08 PM EDT
[#25]
Sweet, I found it. Thanks! As soon as I finish Shattered I'm starting that.
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Posted: 5/14/2010 7:33:07 AM EDT
[#26]
Great read
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Posted: 5/28/2010 3:54:03 AM EDT
[#27]
Loved both of them, you are a talented writer.
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Posted: 5/28/2010 9:34:30 PM EDT
[#28]
As I mentioned in another story...perhaps Verne could build or acquire some silencers and explosives.
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Posted: 6/7/2010 4:50:36 PM EDT
[#29]
Bump!!!! Just finished part 2......GIMME MORE!!!! Great story, totally got me hooked. I've been carrying around my B&N e-reader pretty much everywhere I go
until I just finished.  Nice work.
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LA, USA
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Posted: 7/16/2010 4:14:52 PM EDT
[#30]
Fantastic writing Fast, looking forward to more!
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Posted: 7/24/2010 5:31:53 AM EDT
[#31]
Fast45, I've read both P1 & 2, really hope for more. Any update on the printing and P3?
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CA, USA
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Posted: 9/14/2010 4:45:32 AM EDT
[#32]
This, Sir, is a great story. Kept me on the edge of my seat and catching myself holding my breath on many parts of the story. Your imaginative talents are formidable and your skill at putting it to print for all to enjoy is nothing short of awesome! Book lll in the making? Thanks a million!
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Posted: 12/22/2010 11:55:51 PM EDT
[#33]
If you publish book 3 now, I promise I'll never post an insane thing again.
Or I'll post more of them, it's up to you.
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WV, USA
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Posted: 5/20/2011 12:48:07 AM EDT
[#34]
Just finished reading the entire thing. Fking amazing!!!!!
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Posted: 5/20/2011 1:15:22 AM EDT
[#35]
Originally Posted By badguybuster:
Just finished reading the entire thing. Fking amazing!!!!! Has anyone heard from the OP lately? If he's been banned, I move he's reinstated.
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Posted: 5/20/2011 10:26:38 AM EDT
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Damn. You got me all excited. I loved these stories.
As far as Fast.... Post Count: 105 Posts Per Day: 0.03 Last Login Date: 5/16/2011 10:12:32 PM EDT Last Post Date: 10/29/2010 11:25:04 PM EDT |
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Posted: 5/20/2011 9:37:47 PM EDT
[#37]
As far as Fast what?
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Posted: 5/20/2011 9:41:43 PM EDT
[#38]
Darkest Part of Day Volume 1 has gone to printers. We have been struggling with overwhelming business lately. Seems a bunch of people in this country figured out what assault rifles and associated gear is all about and I can't keep up and write too.
volume 2 is being edited and spellchecked and should be ready soon too. I have been told informally that no sales are allowed here but something will be available soon. I appreciate all the support and patience from everyone here. Volume 3 is coming, I promise! |
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Posted: 5/20/2011 9:48:21 PM EDT
[#39]
just showing that you haven't been banned, and have logged in recently
now get those books out 
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Posted: 5/20/2011 11:11:17 PM EDT
[#40]
I guess you can't sell or anything here, but it there any way we can be notified when the print version is available and where we can buy it?
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Posted: 5/21/2011 10:51:07 PM EDT
[#41]
I will advise when its ready. I never realized that getting a book out is kind of like starting a corporation. There are lots of hoops to jump through and all manner of hidden fees, costs and forms.
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Posted: 5/21/2011 11:48:42 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By fast45:
I will advise when its ready. I never realized that getting a book out is kind of like starting a corporation. There are lots of hoops to jump through and all manner of hidden fees, costs and forms. If you don't mind my asking, how much does it cost to publish a novel? 
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Posted: 6/9/2011 1:34:56 PM EDT
[#43]
just frigging awesome
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Posted: 8/11/2011 7:15:41 PM EDT
[#44]
Where is part one?
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Posted: 8/11/2011 11:36:38 PM EDT
[#45]
Originally Posted By Seabee26:
Where is part one 3? Fixed for the new guy.
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Posted: 8/11/2011 11:39:49 PM EDT
[#46]
There's a part three now? Is it posted?
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Posted: 8/11/2011 11:45:30 PM EDT
[#47]
Originally Posted By medicine_man:
There's a part three now? Is it posted? If there was, I wouldn't have asked where it was.
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Posted: 8/11/2011 11:51:31 PM EDT
[#48]
Originally Posted By Spartanatheart:
Originally Posted By medicine_man:
There's a part three now? Is it posted? If there was, I wouldn't have asked where it was. Oh you're right nvm I'm retarded |
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Posted: 8/12/2011 12:11:50 AM EDT
[#49]
Originally Posted By Spartanatheart:
Originally Posted By Seabee26:
Where is part one 3? Fixed for the new guy. Not sure if I'm missing sarcasm or not but I haven't read part one yet. This story was referred to me by someone and I'd like to start from the beginning. |
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Posted: 8/12/2011 12:14:50 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Spartanatheart]
[#50]
Originally Posted By Seabee26:
Originally Posted By Spartanatheart:
Originally Posted By Seabee26:
Where is part one 3? Fixed for the new guy. Not sure if I'm missing sarcasm or not but I haven't read part one yet. This story was referred to me by someone and I'd like to start from the beginning. I was teasing you because I've been yearning for part 3 for a LONG time.
Anyways, heres the link. http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_20/617019_.html |
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