Klaxon call! The publication of The Unforgiven Dead is immanent!

It’s taken the best part of eight years, governments have risen and fallen, and we’ve came through a global pandemic, but, finally, The Unforgiven Dead will be published on July 27th. 

Since my last update, advanced copies have been winging their way to reviewers and bloggers ahead of publication, and I’ve done the first of (hopefully) many author interviews. If you’re interested in hearing me blether about the inspiration behind the book and all things Tartan Noir, I’ll be doing a Facebook live interview with the UK Crime Book Club on their Facebook page on July 17th at 7pm.

In other news, I’m well chuffed to say The Unforgiven Dead is one of five novels shortlisted for the prestigious Bloody Scotland Crime Debut of the Year Award. The winner will be announced at Bloody Scotland-the country’s top crime-writing festival-on September 15th in the beautiful city of Stirling. I’ll be appearing on not one, but TWO, panels at the festival to chat about the book. So, if you happen to be in Stirling then come along for the craic...

To those who have pre-ordered copies of The Unforgiven Dead, I can’t tell how grateful I am for your support and patience throughout the process. On an administrative note, please ensure that Inkshares has the correct shipping address for you as I’m thrilled to say the books are due to be despatched in the coming days! I can’t wait to introduce you to a cast of characters that I hope you will all take to your hearts. 

I know it’s taken a long time to reach this stage, but like the old Guinness adverts used to say: "Good things come to those who wait..."

Slainte!

Happy 4th of July, everyone!

We interrupt your hotdog consumption and sparkler mishaps with this breaking news bulletin:

I will be signing copies of Showtime this Saturday at Browseabout Books in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. If you’re in the area, stop on by! I’d love to scribble in your book.

Event date:

Saturday, July 8, 2023 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Event address:

133 Rehoboth Ave.

Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

THE BIG ONE

I received the final, completed, manuscript (digital) earlier today. The cover was finalized earlier this week. The last bit of info was just sent in by myself. And that. Is. It.

The book is now ready to go into production!

If you have moved (it’s been 7 years most of you have!). Don’t forget to change your shipping address by logging into Inkshares. I believe they email you a reminder, but just in case, please make sure you change your address.

I guess my next announcement will be something like "They’ve shipped"

Thanks for Noah Broyles at Inkshares who has been a big help over the last little while, and thank you to all of you for sticking around for 7 years!

James

Hi you beautiful beings!

Two weeks after the release of The Bone Wars, it is thriving! Look at all the times its been seen out and about all over the world

The Natural History Museum London  (thank you Ben and Jess!)

 NHM

Here is one of Jess next to Mary Anning’s "Swimming Dragon" This is mentioned in the book! In fact, this whole museum is :-)

Here it is at my parent’s local bookstore. If you’ve read the acknowledgments (also the dedication), you know that my father was an important Dev editor to the many drafts of TBWs. 

My step mom Kris with a member of Book Passage’s wonderful staff. Such great people!  

Here it is at Book Inc in Mountain View (thank you Kristy!)

as well as at Stanford!

If you have pics, send them my way!! Or let me know and I’ll go a hunting!

Thank you again for all your support. I’m just so thrilled the book is finally out there and people are enjoying the story. In addition to pictures, I’ve been getting very nice emails, not only from close friends and family, but also from people I haven’t had a chance to connect with in a while, telling me how much they enjoyed the book. I can’t tell you how much that means to me. 

Two things quickly! 

One, THE BOOK IS ON AUDIBLE! As I mentioned last update, I spoke to the actors last year and was just so please with how they interpreted the story. Their pronunciations also deserve some major kudos! Parasaurolophus isn’t easy to say! You can buy it now, so if you’d rather hear the book instead of reading, definitely go check it out: 

https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Bone-Wars-Audiobook/B0C1T5TVXM?qid=1683242675&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=BMEY9B4JJBK284HJ5H53&pageLoadId=MklzD1CXYmLcEA6M&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c

And two, please review! Every author I know hates this part, but it’s critical in today’s saturated book climate. If you liked the book, review it on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, wherever you want. The more people review, the more the algorithms/AI gods bring the book to the attention of others that might enjoy it.

Thank you again for your support after all these years. I truly appreciate it!

Best,

Erin Evan