Oops, it's been a while, hasn't it? Nevertheless.... I'm back with a Launch Party!
Now, while I try to figure out how to squish cake and champagne through the Interwebs for you to enjoy, why don't you occupy yourselves for a few minutes with learning a little more about this latest bit of escapism.
Oh, and if you're completely confused about what this is all about, that's okay. Confused is my default setting.
But to clarify things, this launch is for my short story collection The Great Escape: 15 Tales of Humor, Myth, and Magic.
So, if you saw "launch" and were hoping for rockets, sorry, that's Elon's specialty, not mine.
A Good Start to the Party...
Early Reviewers Didn't Hate the Book
As ever, many thanks to my review team for jumping right into this collection of quirky tales. I know your reading lists are longer than a launch pad, so I appreciate the quick turnaround. I also appreciate the rather embarrassing number of typos you pointed out in the nick of time.
And for the rest of you, here's what a few of your fellow readers have had to say about The Great Escape...
- “…an entertaining and enjoyable read.” --Jack Allen, The Eugene Review
- “…expect witty and fun tales that will leave you thinking about them for days….All in all, a highly enjoyable read.” --T.M. Baumgartner, author of The Chaos Job
- “I really enjoyed this collection of short stories! I feel like there’s something for everyone woven throughout them….Tammie is such a gifted storyteller and I loved the mix of different genres all in one book.” —Bookbub Review
- “If I had a nickel for every time I've recommended Tammie Painter to friends and family, I'd have, well, a lot of nickels… One thing you can always count on with this author's works is a whimsical heartfelt experience, and that can be said of each of these gems. Each story flows wonderfully and keeps you flipping pages with each twist and turn.” --Jonathan Pongratz, author of Reaper
Sorry, the cake has clogged up my modem a teeny bit.
In the meantime, how about a sample of something just as delectable.
Maybe I should have started with the champagne because, well, let's just say my cake's frosting flowers now look like something from the compost bin.
While I try to clean things up, if you'd like to try a sample from the book, THIS LINK will let you take a peek at the intro and the titular story from the collection.
Or, if you absolutely adore book descriptions, scroll down a tad more.
Enjoy!
Peculiar pet shops
Troublesome dream homes
And robot vacuums that just want to be free
Looking for a captivating (and quick) escape from reality? These fifteen tales of myth, magic, and whimsy provide just that.
Amongst the award-winning words are stories of vacations gone enchantingly wrong, questionable business practices, worrying parental habits, misbehaving reptiles, and Norse gods in a bit of a bind.
This second short story collection by Tammie Painter (author of the humor-filled Cassie Black Trilogy and The Circus of Unusual Creatures Mysteries) begins with a brief introduction telling how these stories led to the creation of those fan favorite series. The author then launches each tale with a few words to share the twists and turns of inspiration.
The fifteen stories range from beguiling magical realism to laugh-out-loud silliness to dark (but not too dark) fantasy.
Some stories have a little violence (nothing gruesome) and mild cursing, but no "on-screen" hanky panky (a giant does have some off-screen fun, but I’ll leave you to discover that one).
A few of the stories you'll find in The Great Escape...
Just like a Tupperware party, it's now time to hawk my wares.
Ebooks, paperbacks, big retailers and small...
I'm thinking if I pour champagne over the frosting, that'll clean things up. While I do that, maybe you'd like to do a bit of book shopping?
If so...
The Great Escape can be found...
- As an ebook on my Payhip Bookstore (at a slight discount)
- As an ebook on most major ebook retailers
- As an ebook through a few subscription services (Kobo Plus, Scribd, Hoopla)
- As a paperback on a handful of retailers
You'll find links to all those retailers and subscription services HERE...
On a budget? Want to share the book with others?
All you have to do is simply ask your local library to purchase a copy of The Great Escape -- either in ebook or paperback format.
Don't be shy about this.
Most libraries LOVE keeping their patrons happy and it's a great way not only to show your support for an author, but to share your favorite books with others.
Want to support your local bookstore?
You can do exactly that by popping into your neighborhood bookshop and requesting a paperback copy of The Great Escape. Just give them the title and author, or provide them this ISBN: 979 822 307 8593
Um, so you might want to get your own cake and champagne
I'm not sure, this might be a bad thing, but there's smoke coming out of the modem. Although the smoke smells like a chocolate cake, so I can't complain too much.
And I'm not sure if that pool of champagne should be sending up electrical sparks.
Anyway, I should probably call the fire department, and you should probably get your own cake and champagne to sip and nibble on while you enjoy your new copy of The Great Escape (hint hint).
As ever, if you have questions about ordering paperbacks, about getting the book into your local library, or just questions about the collection itself, send them my way!
PS - Again, if you have purchased five or more of these stories from my Payhip Bookstore, please reply and let me know. If all checks out, I'll send you a free copy of the collection : )
Have a great rest of your week, everyone.
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