The book is available in both paperback and ebook editions, and you can buy it online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or direct from UFO Publishing. The first review is already up at Amazing Stories, where David Kilman had this to say:
"I am very happy to report that not only is the story quality on par with anthologies put out by the major publishing houses, but I would consider UFO2 a contender for best anthology awards. I'll admit my opinion is probably due to my predilection for humor, but I can't deny that this was one of the most enjoyable anthologies I've read in the last few years."
I didn't get to brag about it here on the blog when I made the sale to UFO2 (as I was away at Odyssey Writing Workshop at the time), but it is definitely a big deal for me. Not only was this my first sale to an anthology, but it was my first sale at pro rates. And I couldn't help but feel giddy when I saw that I'd be sharing a table of contents with some of my favorite authors for the first time.
To celebrate this milestone, I've decided to give away a paperback copy of Unidentified Funny Objects 2, signed by both the editor, Alex Shvartsman and Yours Truly, J.W. Alden (though an unsigned copy is available if you'd prefer). I've never done a giveaway before, so I don't know what the response will be, but if you'd like to be the proud owner of a collection of hilarious speculative fiction, simply leave a comment below. The winner will be chosen at random next Monday (Oct. 14) via random.org.
Update: A winner has been chosen. Congratulations to Luftwaffle! I'll be getting touch with you soon to get your details. Hope you enjoy the book. To those of you who missed out, consider picking the book up at one of the links above. It's worth every penny!
Edited to add: Editor Alex Shvartsman is doing a giveaway over on Goodreads, as well.
Edited again to add: Author Jim C. Hines is also giving away a copy of either UFO2 or Heroes In Training to help raise funds for author Eugie Foster, who is fighting cancer.
Congrats on your publication! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Diane!
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ReplyDeleteJim Hines linked to this from his blog, and it sounds entertaining :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! @silvergryphyn (Twitter)
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteI saw (probably courtesy of a tweet by Jim C. Hines) the review, and it looks good, count me in.
ReplyDeleteI always like anthologies for short snatches of reading time, and for finding new authors.
Congratulations on the sale at pro rates!
Thanks very much, Patti!
DeleteMost excellent! @Kdandenell on Twitter
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! That's awesome, JW.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Alex!
DeleteCongratulations and I hope you two will make many more books.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Chris.
DeleteThat's a fine looking publication. Congratulations! @deboree
ReplyDeleteThat it is! Thanks very much, Deborah.
DeleteCongrats! It's certainly a worthy anthology to part of.
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Thanks, Siobhan!
Deletewow new (to me) authors and humor! I'm commenting!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and looks a fantastic anthology to be in too! @Emy_Pica
ReplyDeleteThanks very much!
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ReplyDeleteArnie Swekel did the cover art.
DeleteSide by side with authors you love? What? That's awesome!! And getting good reviews already. :) Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Krystal!
DeleteExcellent author choices. Looking forward to this.
ReplyDeleteExcellent author choices. Looking forward to this.
ReplyDeleteSounds fantastic!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
ReplyDeleteYet another random person here from Jim Hines's blog. I'm @3rdragon on twitter.
Another one who reads Jim's blog.
ReplyDeleteI love anthologies, and we all need funny nowadays.
That anthology cover is a real hoot! What a cool anthology to be in.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like an awesome read. Congratulations! @mauricem1972
ReplyDeleteThanks, Maurice!
DeleteThis sounds great! Directed here from Jim's blog. I'm kathleen dot s dot mccarthy at gmail.
ReplyDeleteLove the cover art!! ^_^ Twitter handle is @alexisahunter
ReplyDeleteI already know your twitter handle, Alexis. ;)
DeleteI agree; Arnie Swekel did a great job on the cover. Pretty stuff!
This sounds like my kind of book! gmail is blackhillsscribe
ReplyDelete"Item Not As Described" is a great title! ^_^ Over the years, I've gotten quite a few Amazon and eBay items that weren't as described, though I'm sure your story has nothing to do with Amazon or eBay. What *is* your story about, Mr. Alden?
ReplyDeleteMy e-mail is pencilsmear (at) gmail.com
Thanks! Actually, you're right on the money.
Delete"Item Not As Described" asks the following question: if an online auction site like eBay existed in a Tolkien-esque epic fantasy world, what would the customer service emails look like?
Ah! Cool. I can see how that could be funny. I've had some pretty ridiculous e-mail/phone conversations with customer service before. And I've had silly/weird customers to deal with myself. :]
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