Thunderstorm Books

[Sock Monkey]

I guess it makes sense that since the book(s) is very limited that they would offer it to CDCC members first. I've never been a part of the CDCC (and don't want to be). It does feel like a weird way to roll out a new line of books, but perhaps they will make an announcement up the road. I would assume that it sells out via the CDCC before it ever gets to the general public; so, perhaps I am wrong and a general announcement will not be made. Guess we shall see!

Well, the thing is I'm not a member of the CDCC and haven't been for years and this wasn't listed as one of those "we're giving select customers a shot before the the official announcement goes out" kinda things. Just a "here's what we're offering today."

And just as a disclaimer: I'm definitely not trying to make this anything more than it is. I was just wondering if anybody had got the email and their general thoughts about the book, announcement, etc.

[sholloman81]

I did. It was one of those "Today we're offering" emails with instructions to pay via Paypal or Venmo. It was a CDCC email as I haven't been a member for at least 3-4 years, so I assumed it was one of CD's emails where they have something in limited quantity and are selling it via emails instead of through the site.

From what little I know about this arrangement, the books being produced are going to be sold only through CD and that the posting on Thunderstorm's page was informational only. I am a little confused, though, that if this is going to be an ongoing arrangement, why not a more formalized announcement from CD? I'm not criticizing, just curious as to decisions.

I guess it makes sense that since the book(s) is very limited that they would offer it to CDCC members first.  I've never been a part of the CDCC (and don't want to be).  It does feel like a weird way to roll out a new line of books, but perhaps they will make an announcement up the road.  I would assume that it sells out via the CDCC before it ever gets to the general public; so, perhaps I am wrong and a general announcement will not be made.  Guess we shall see!

[Sock Monkey]

I received the CD email, and it is a strange one. The purchase appears to be directly from Richard Chizmar and not actually through CD. The email address and Venmo account are Richards. Although I liked the story, I have no interest in another copy, so it is an easy pass for me.

I did wind up purchasing a copy. Though, to be frank, it had much more to do with wanting to support a new endeavor by Thunderstorm than the title being offered itself. I have the Sub Press limited and will make the decision of which one to keep once the new edition arrives.

[Martin]

I did. It was one of those "Today we're offering" emails with instructions to pay via Paypal or Venmo. It was a CDCC email as I haven't been a member for at least 3-4 years, so I assumed it was one of CD's emails where they have something in limited quantity and are selling it via emails instead of through the site.

From what little I know about this arrangement, the books being produced are going to be sold only through CD and that the posting on Thunderstorm's page was informational only. I am a little confused, though, that if this is going to be an ongoing arrangement, why not a more formalized announcement from CD? I'm not criticizing, just curious as to decisions.

I received the CD email, and it is a strange one. The purchase appears to be directly from Richard Chizmar and not actually through CD. The email address and Venmo account are Richards. Although I liked the story, I have no interest in another copy, so it is an easy pass for me.

[Sock Monkey]

I haven't received the email yet nor did I make the purchase when it was posted (very briefly) on the Thunderstorm page. I thought, per Paul's last post" that it was being offered exclusively by CD". Did you receive an order email?

I did. It was one of those "Today we're offering" emails with instructions to pay via Paypal or Venmo. It was a CDCC email as I haven't been a member for at least 3-4 years, so I assumed it was one of CD's emails where they have something in limited quantity and are selling it via emails instead of through the site.

From what little I know about this arrangement, the books being produced are going to be sold only through CD and that the posting on Thunderstorm's page was informational only. I am a little confused, though, that if this is going to be an ongoing arrangement, why not a more formalized announcement from CD? I'm not criticizing, just curious as to decisions.

[sholloman81]

There was no note about keeping it quiet, so I'm assuming it's free to discuss...but did anyone else get the email and/or purchase the new limited of The Girl on the Porch being published by Thunderstorm, yet only being sold through CD?

I haven't received the email yet nor did I make the purchase when it was posted (very briefly) on the Thunderstorm page.  I thought, per Paul's last post" that it was being offered exclusively by CD".  Did you receive an order email?

[Sock Monkey]

There was no note about keeping it quiet, so I'm assuming it's free to discuss...but did anyone else get the email and/or purchase the new limited of The Girl on the Porch being published by Thunderstorm, yet only being sold through CD?

[sholloman81]

Just got my shipping notice for Bryan Smith's "Kill the Hunter"! Can't wait to check this one out. Hadn't previously heard of it, and there's only a few middling reviews for it on Goodreads; however, generally speaking, I do enjoy Smiths writing; so, I have high hopes for it!

[sholloman81]

I agree that it is rather pricey. Normally I would probably not go for something like this, but I have a soft spot for Thunderstorm's chapbooks and Elementals series, which this book might not be officially part of either of those lines, it is at least a spiritual cousin.

I think the Thunderstorm ordering page listed it as a part of the Elemental line from what I remember.

[Sock Monkey]

I'm surprised that the hardcover sold out so quickly. It was a small limitation, but a big price tag on three short stories.

I'm content with my paperback.

I agree that it is rather pricey. Normally I would probably not go for something like this, but I have a soft spot for Thunderstorm's chapbooks and Elementals series, which this book might not be officially part of either of those lines, it is at least a spiritual cousin.

[Splync]

I'm surprised that the hardcover sold out so quickly. It was a small limitation, but a big price tag on three short stories.

I'm content with my paperback.

[saginawhorror]

I'm happy with my paperback. Although I did just grab a copy of Suburban Gothic from Vortex.

[sholloman81]

Well, I already got a reply from Paul at Earthling that the book has sold out through them as well. That's the way it goes sometimes. Looks like I'll just have to keep an eye on the aftermarket.

Yeah, I didn't even see the newsletter until it had already sold out. Oh well! I do have the softcover copy that came with the Midas bundle, but I haven't looked at it much so far as softcovers aren't really my jam. I was honestly surprised by Earthling's statement of the softcover being nearly impossible to find. 

[Sock Monkey]

I'm passing on this but it sounds awesome. Best of luck to you.



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Well, I already got a reply from Paul at Earthling that the book has sold out through them as well. That's the way it goes sometimes. Looks like I'll just have to keep an eye on the aftermarket.

[Ben Staad]

I'm passing on this but it sounds awesome. Best of luck to you.

Anybody get in on the hardcover version of FIND THE TORCH offered by Thunderstorm and Earthling? Like an idiot, I missed out on getting a copy from Thunderstorm, so I’m sitting in the Earthling queue with fingers crossed.