Cemetery Dance discussion thread

[ChristineB]

I signed up for that contest through the link provided... was I suppose to get an email from your system, cause I haven't yet and it's been a couple hours now.

[Brian James Freeman]

I signed up for that contest through the link provided... was I suppose to get an email from your system, cause I haven't yet and it's been a couple hours now.

Nope, probably no email until the announcement! If you want the personalized link to share, though, it's on the confirmation page after you submit your address. You can access it again by returning to the promo page and entering your address again:

http://cemeterydance.com/somethingda...ing/?ref=1Qscl

(You won't be signed-up a second time, it'll just take you to the confirmation page again.)

If you've already passed around your link, that page will also tell you how many friends have clicked through your link, etc, if you're curious about that sort of thing!

Brian

[mikeC]

Brian, is there only one piece of artwork for the World War Z?

[Brian James Freeman]

Brian, is there only one piece of artwork for the World War Z?

Yeah, we weren't allowed (per the contract) to do interiors, unfortunately. THAT could have been a lot of fun.

Brian

[Jimimck]

Without going in to specifics for this book, but what sort of general reasons would an author object to illustrations being used in a publication?

[Brian James Freeman]

Without going in to specifics for this book, but what sort of general reasons would an author object to illustrations being used in a publication?

Some authors just don't like the idea in general. A lot of times, when the decision comes down from someone other than the author (an agent, the trade publisher, etc), I don't think the author actually made the request -- it's just something the agent or publisher has a hang-up about for whatever reason. Sometimes the topic is a deal breaker (for them), so we just roll with what they want and try to find other ways to make the book special.

For example, we have a special edition in the works of one of the bestselling books of the last 5 years (probably won't be ready until 2014, so it won't be announced for a while) that will have NO artwork at all -- not even a DJ. The trade publisher just wouldn't budge. So we're going to upgrade the binding and make it look like a fine, ancient volume you'd find in an old library. That wasn't our original idea, but it made the deal workable and it'll probably end up being a very cool, different book for us.

Brian

[Ari_Racing]

How can you keep all those secrets to yourself?? LOL. All those projects and all those fans anxious to know more about 'em.

[Brian James Freeman]

How can you keep all those secrets to yourself?? LOL. All those projects and all those fans anxious to know more about 'em.

A LOT of great projects under contract for 2014 and 2015. I could spill the beans, but then we'd be here all night.

Brian

[Ari_Racing]

I seriously can't wait to know more about 'em!

[herbertwest]

So do I!

[Merlin1958]

How can you keep all those secrets to yourself?? LOL. All those projects and all those fans anxious to know more about 'em.

He runs everything through Jerome and I first and we give the "Yea" or "Nay".

Spoiler:

The rule of thumb is generally whether or not Jerome feels the announcement should be "Puzzle-ized" or not!!

[Roseannebarr]

How can you keep all those secrets to yourself?? LOL. All those projects and all those fans anxious to know more about 'em.

A LOT of great projects under contract for 2014 and 2015. I could spill the beans, but then we'd be here all night.

Brian

I got all the time in the world. Start spilling.

[mikeC]

Without going in to specifics for this book, but what sort of general reasons would an author object to illustrations being used in a publication?

Some authors just don't like the idea in general. A lot of times, when the decision comes down from someone other than the author (an agent, the trade publisher, etc), I don't think the author actually made the request -- it's just something the agent or publisher has a hang-up about for whatever reason. Sometimes the topic is a deal breaker (for them), so we just roll with what they want and try to find other ways to make the book special.
Brian

Thanks for the info and answer. Very interesting.

[Jimimck]

Without going in to specifics for this book, but what sort of general reasons would an author object to illustrations being used in a publication?

Some authors just don't like the idea in general. A lot of times, when the decision comes down from someone other than the author (an agent, the trade publisher, etc), I don't think the author actually made the request -- it's just something the agent or publisher has a hang-up about for whatever reason. Sometimes the topic is a deal breaker (for them), so we just roll with what they want and try to find other ways to make the book special.
Brian

Thanks for the info and answer. Very interesting.

Yes thanks Brian. Always nice to get an insight to what goes on behind the scenes...
Cheers

[herbertwest]

I cant find the CARRIE GOES TO THE PROM poster by Glenn Chadbourne on the website. I guess that you ran out of them?

[Brian James Freeman]

I cant find the CARRIE GOES TO THE PROM poster by Glenn Chadbourne on the website. I guess that you ran out of them?

Yeah, I think they sold out ages ago, unless Dan has some stashed away!

[DanHocker]

Actually we have a fair amount left. I think they where pre-order only which is why they aren't on the site anymore. If you're interested just send me an email and I can enter a order for you.

[cit74]

I feel my AMEX already crying in pain...guess I will be headed into work a little late on Tuesday morning (glad I am out West though). So is it King "family" related or not?

[Roseannebarr]

does anybody have any guesses as to what it could be? I dont think i need a signed/limited of double feature. Joe Hill is covered. I need information. Please PM me with details.

[Tony]

Sigh, I might have a meeting then, would love to know what it is to find out if it's worth trying to get out of my meeting.

[Kingfan24]

Can anyone confirm/deny this is king family related or not?

[Brian James Freeman]

Can anyone confirm/deny this is king family related or not?

Cannot confirm or deny anything... But how often do we give this much advance warning of an announcement?

Brian

[Kingfan24]

Playing it cool I see - cemetery dance is on fire recently!

[Jimimck]

Can anyone confirm/deny this is king family related or not?

Cannot confirm or deny anything... But how often do we give this much advance warning of an announcement?

Brian

My guess is S/L Joyland.

If true, my credit card hates you.

Spoiler:

[swintek]

There's got to be a good clue in the illustration that CD chose to show with the teasers: overhead shot of someone walking down a railroad track...