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December 2007
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Happy Holidays!
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The calendar’s running out of pages, but I couldn’t let 2007 end without wishing you all happy holidays and a thrilling New Year — and sending out one more heartfelt “Thank you” to everyone who came to a book signing, befriended me on MySpace, left a comment on my message board, or picked up a copy of one of my books.
I’ve been writing full-blast — not just on the new book (which should be out either late next year or the beginning of ’09), but also signing my name on thousands of holiday cards to all of you who’ve sent me your snail-mail address. And for those of you who want to hear about the new novel before it comes out, make sure to check up on my online forum, my website, or my MySpace page.
It’s the time of year for “Best of” lists, and I’m delighted to see POWER PLAY showing up on a few of them (including Michael W. Rogers’ Star Talk blog – but my favorite mention of POWER PLAY lately was by Myles Knapp in the Contra Costa Times, who listed POWER PLAY among his suggested gifts for “Manly Men.” I’m waiting to hear from Old Spice about that product endorsement deal…
Seriously, at this time of year I’m especially grateful to have the world’s best job, and it’s your support that makes that possible. I wish all of you the best for 2008, and look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks, especially, to all those of you who wrote in with comments and reactions to POWER PLAY (and my other novels). I love hearing from you, and as you’ve found, I answer every e-mail. Sometimes it takes me a while, but I do answer them. I’m convinced that hearing from you makes me a better writer. This has been an amazing year — POWER PLAY hit Top Ten bestseller lists around the country, sold far more copies than any of my previous books — and for that I’m grateful most of all to you, my newsletter readers, for spreading the word.
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The Next Book...a hint
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The new book doesn’t have a title yet – that’s one of the last things I do – but it’s well underway, and due to my publishers early next year. It will be the first in a new series, featuring international security consultant Nick Heller.
I can’t tell you much about the plot, but the research has taken a lot of my time lately – and here’s a hint: a picture of me at Logan Airport in Boston in the middle of the night with Dom Deleto, Regional Maintenance Manager for ASTAR Air Cargo.
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POWER PLAY: Signed Copies Still Available!
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Time’s running out for Christmas delivery, but if you hurry, you can still buy signed copies of POWER PLAY from these fine bookstores:
Brookline Booksmith
279 Harvard St.
Brookline, MA
617-566-6660
russ@brooklinebooksmith.com
M is for Mystery
86 E. Third Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
650-401-8077
www.mformystery.com
info@mformystery.com
Mysteries to Die For
2940 Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
805-374-0084
www.mysteriestodiefor.com
The Mystery Bookstore
1036-C Broxton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
800-821-9017
www.mystery-bookstore.com
orders@mystery-bookstore.com
The Poisoned Pen
4014 N. Goldwater Blvd., Suite 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-947-2974
www.poisonedpen.com
sales@poisonedpen.com
Rainy Day Books
2706 W. 53rd St.
Fairway, KS 66205
913-384-3126
mailbox@rainydaybooks.com
Saturn Booksellers
133 W. Main St.
Gaylord, MI 49735
989-732-8899
www.saturnbooksellers.com
Saturn_booksellers@hotmail.com
Schuler Books and Music
2660 28th St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
616-942-2561
www.schulerbooks.com
info@schulerbooks.com
Seattle Mystery Bookshop
117 Cherry St.(Pioneer Square)
Seattle, WA 98104
206-587-5737
www.seattlemystery.com
staff@seattlemystery.com
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THE CHOPIN MANUSCRIPT on Audible
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Earlier this year I had the honor of being part of a unique experience – a serial novel, written by some of the top names in the genre, that would be published originally in audiobook format.
Audible started publishing THE CHOPIN MANUSCRIPT: A Serial Thriller in September, two chapters at a time, and now the entire book is available here. Jim Fusilli edited the book, which includes chapters by Jeffery Deaver, Lee Child, Lisa Scottoline, and P. J. Parrish, among others; Alfred Molina does the reading. It’s the story of a previously unknown score by the composer Frederic Chopin (naturally) that holds a deadly secret.
JANUARY magazine called it one of the best crime novels of 2007: “an extrarordinary and entertaining achievement…a bravura performance.”
If you’re an audiobook fan, check it out – and let me know what you think!
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Contest Winners -- And More Giveaways!
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Congratulations to the winners of our last trivia contest -- Sarah Thompson of Littleton, CO; Zachary Urisman of Glenview, IL; and Jim Chee of Houston, TX, who received signed first editions of POWER PLAY for knowing that Nick Conover's children in COMPANY MAN were named Lucas and Julia. You still have a few days left to answer the current trivia question for a chance at a signed first edition of KILLER INSTINCT; click here for details!
Cassandra Farrar of San Antonio, TX, Sandy Le of Glendale, AZ and David Lehrman of Boca Raton, FL won audiobooks in the last newsletter, so congratulations to them as well.
And now, just for the holidays, one last contest…if you have not yet won anything from JosephFinder.com in 2007, and your mailing address is in the United States, send your complete name and mailing address to Claire@josephfinder.com with the subject heading KILLER INSTINCT giveaway between now and December 31. We’ll draw five names to win signed copies.
And remember, all newsletter subscribers are entered in a monthly drawing for a free book just for signing up for the newsletter. Happy holidays!
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2008 Appearances
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Since I’m working so hard on the new book, I’ve turned down most public appearances. But there are two on the calendar already. Check my website for updates and new events as they’re scheduled.
Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Book discussion and signing
Marymount Manhattan College
221 E. 71st Street
New York, NY 10021
Admission is free, but reservations are required; call 212-774-4810 or 212-774-0780 and book your place with Selma, Juliana, or Jessica.
Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
"Spring Fling," A Library Lovers' Evening with Joseph Finder
A fundraiser for the Newton Free Library
330 Homer Street
Newton, MA 02459
617-796-1407
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Thanks!
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Thanks again for your support – hope the new year brings everything you wish for!
Best wishes,
Joseph Finder
Joe@josephfinder.com
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And please -- spread the word by forwarding this newsletter to friends you think might be interested.
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