CHARACTERED PIECES preorder open!
A few of you know how unbelievably happy I am to say this. The rest of you will likely get tired of me saying this: my story chapbook is now officially available for preorder! Books will ship around November 16th.
All preorders will receive a copy of the book, along with the following:
- A (very) personal inscription. Note the specific name you would like the inscription made out to in the PayPal comments area. Also, note my use of the word “very;” I warn you: you may be disturbed by what I write. If you would rather a flat-signed, or “clean” copy, note that in the PayPal comments area as well.
- A picture of me signing the book (so there are no Antiques Roadshow conflicts 90 years from now)
- As part of the made up LUNGS FOR READERS program, each preorder will smell of delicious ACID cigars. Trust me, even if you don’t like cigars, you’d love the smell of ACIDs. Imagine if cinnamon and Italian food had a veal baby*. Think of this, too: OW Press is mailing these out in the middle of Winter (where I am, anyway), meaning that I have to sit outside, freezing, to bring you the smell of these cigars. My pain, your gain.
- Whatever other fun stuff I can find to cram between the book’s pages
That's all the bulleted aspects above and 63 pages of some quite fantastic writing. How much? you ask. $6. And shipping is included. Seriously, OW Press and I don't make any profit on this (unless hundreds of copies find their way into the world). You are buying love. Money goes back into making more books.
PREORDER HERE, at the OW Press Charactered Pieces page.
For more general information on Charactered Pieces, take a look at my info page, here.
Preorder now. I only get to touch the books once, so I can't personally inscribe after the initial round of inscriptions. Unless we meet awkwardly in public somewhere. Hint: I'm the guy in the trench-coat...
Also, don't forget to subscribe to my RSS Feed. I don't only whore myself, as you've seen here. Check my archives; I post interesting stuff too.
*Drew Estates (the makers of ACID cigars) don't endorse me in any way. They goddamn can if they want to, though. This is an official offer: I will become (continue to be?) a Drew Estates whore if I get some free cigars.
spam? ban? Please?
Um, 231 posts. This aint spam it's just promotions.
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spam? ban? Please?
No, no, and no! Caleb's a great writer! Support him!
"Is Twilight more pretty awesome(inadequate to such places as school) than GUTS?" - pygmyee
oh. Jesus, get off my shit! It looked like spam to me!!
didn't help that there were two of these threads......Just sayin.
spam? ban? Please?
Um, 231 posts. This aint spam it's just promotions.
where can you see how many posts he has? i can't see that....
In your profile, noob!
THIS IS THE HAPPIEST TALE EVER TOLD EVER.
Two blondes walked into a train track. Between the two of them, you'd think they'd--
nat ah!
Just wondering if this ships outside the US. like Sweden perhaps 
Haven't heard about this, but i'll support a fellow writer.
Congrats, Caleb!
Levi, seriously, do your research! ThirstyG is a long-time and beloved member of this site and a great writer. This is wonderful news!
I do not know which to prefer,
The beauty of inflections
Or the beauty of innuendos,
The blackbird whistling
Or just after.
Is that shipping to the UK covered too, or did I just rip you off? I didn't think about it till it converted it into pounds.
"What cha readin' fer??"
Congrats, Caleb!
Levi, seriously, do your research! ThirstyG is a long-time and beloved member of this site and a great writer. This is wonderful news!
gahh! Ok, Ok. I get it.
No worries Levi. You have to go buy 2 copies now, minimum. 
This is a great collection. Caleb is somebody I've know for years now, via intensives here and workshops. You can't beat the quality of work here for a lousy $6. OWC is doing some great work.
Peace,
Richard
Thanks all.
Yeah, sorry about the spam-appearance. Mirka let me know that promotions aren't allowed in blogs. I didn't know. That post has since been removed.
But here in this thread, I can be all whore as far as I know.
As far as overseas shipping, yeah OW Press will do that. Sure, they might lose a bit of money in those cases, but the important thing is to get the words into people's hands. Politicians may say stuff like that, but I truly mean it.
As I've said elsewhere, I'm excited for this. I'll be sticking a banner in my signature, Caleb.
You are a prized human. Thanks so much for the support. I am really excited for you (everyone) to read this collection. I know sometimes people have to put on a happy face when promoting their stuff (did Palahniuk really like Haunted? I mean, really?). But with this book, I am truly, honestly excited.
Everyone who preordered Charactered Pieces:
You likely received a refund notice from PayPal. There was a problem with the ordering system, which is being addressed.
Please know that Charactered Pieces is still going as promised. Please, though, if your money was refunded by PayPal, re-purchase using the link below (I have had the buy-it-now button updated). I know this is a hassle. Such is the life of a small operation.
I can't thank those enough who have preordered. You are amazing. Truly, I am so unbelievably unhappy about the confusion, but I will do everything I can to make sure this is the final hiccup.
Re-order: http://www.outsiderwriters.org/publications/caleb-j-rosss-charactered-pi...
...so what if we preordered and DIDN'T get a refund notice? Any need to panic?
"Is Twilight more pretty awesome(inadequate to such places as school) than GUTS?" - pygmyee
No need to panic in that case. If you preordered and did not get a refund notice, then I would have sent you an email or PM indicating that you don't need to panic, and that the order will go on without a hitch.
I've had the privilege of reading this collection, and it's some really wonderful, twisted stuff that sticks to your ribs and puts a grin on your face. And at that price, this is obviously a labor of love. (Or labour of love, for those across the pond.) Buy it. Or the kitten gets it.
Only four days left to preorder Charactered Pieces: stories and receive all of the following cash and prizes:
- Free shipping
- A (very) personal inscription. Note the specific name you would like the inscription made out to in the PayPal comments area. Also, note my use of the word “very;” I warn you: you may be disturbed by what I write. If you would rather a flat-signed, or “clean” copy, note that in the PayPal comments area as well.
- A picture of me signing the book (so there are no Antiques Roadshow conflicts 90 years from now)
- As part of the made up LUNGS FOR READERS program, each preorder will smell of delicious ACID cigars. Trust me, even if you don’t like cigars, you’d love the smell of ACIDs. Imagine if cinnamon and Italian food had a veal baby. My friends over at ArtJerk.net are going to help me stink up the books
- Whatever other fun stuff I can find to stuff between the book’s pages
Order here, from the publisher, OW Press (though, the PayPal payment will come to me)
So far, preorders have greatly exceeded my expectations. I anticipated a few unfortunate souls would feel obligated to order due to familial or neighborly relation. But, damn, I must have relayed pity to an entire town at some point in my past. I’ve got so many wonderful people not only wanting to read my stuff, but willing to pay for the opportunity. I am going to make it my mission to be sure each reader is satisfied. It starts with the bulleted gifts above. I’ve even got a head start on the inscriptions (to be transcribed once I get a hold of the books):
It ends with house-calls and roses (or does it end there…? If my wife is reading this, then yes, it does end there).
spam? ban? Please?