This may come as a shock to some of you, but I hope no one will freak out with this news.
You will no longer be able to buy a print edition of Chasing the Bard or Digital Magic from DragonMoon Press.
OK… wow that was like ripping off a band-aid. Hopefully you are all still with me.
So let me explain. I signed with DMP back in 2003, and I still recall the excitement when I got my offer from Gwen. It was my first print deal, and a validation for me as a writer. They picked up Digital Magic and through them I got to know and work with Tee Morris. They also let me podcast my novels in their entirety- something unusual in the publishing world.
They gave me me a lot, but things do change. Writing for a living is hard, and unfortunately it has been my experience that being with an indie press does not bring in enough dollars to keep body and soul together.
That may sound harsh, but this year has meant making some hard choices. That’s the difference between having writing as a hobby and having it be your business.
I wish Gwen and Grabrielle at DragonMoon all the best, and thank them for the time and effort they put into teaching me about writing and the industry.
If you want to snag a papercopy of either of these books then I suggest getting in now… they could become collector’s editions. 
So it isn’t all dark clouds and grim news. Times they are a changing, but there will not be a shortage of paper books from me. In the next year I will have three books coming out with both Ace and Eos. So I hope you hang in there with me, and together we’ll see how the ride pans out.
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Gotta do whatcha gotta do. I’m glad things are going well for you career-wise.
I’m sad you are leaving DragonMoonPress, they seem to be nice folks…
I’m glad I finally got around to buying my print copies a few months ago. I’m holding off on reading digital Magic though as I want the first time I experience it all to come with that amazing kiwi accent.
Wow, that’s a great photo of you and Tee surrounded by the plenty you created with Dragon Moon Press. It’s always tough emotionally to move on from any company or publisher, but in this case, the time is right for all parties. DMP has a slew of talented new writers that I hope your fans have found. And you are moving on to big sales numbers (positive visualization) with Ace and Eos. And future DMP anthologies just might include a piece from Ms. Pip Ballantine, mightn’t they?
**Disclaimer…I am Pip’s agent!***
You know that Dragon Moon wishes you all the best, and will always be pleased to have recognized your talent and been the small press where you got your start.
Personally, I am so proud of you and of where your writing career is going! I’m grateful that Dragon Moon gave us our first chance to work together, and to get to know each other. I can’t wait to see Geist on the shelves, and to see what you do next.
Pip, it’s been our joy and pleasure. I wish you all the best, and have enjoyed having you as part of the family… and with all families, the kids eventually grow up and move on, but always hold a piece of our hearts. And so it is with you. You’ll always be a part of our family, but now it’s time for you to fly free!
Can’t wait for Geist.
I wish I had known this BEFORE I spent my birthday amazon gift card.
Wouldn’t have gotten Tee’s books just yet. Oh well. Guess I have to hurry.
We know you’ll do well and we’re hoping for the best for and from you.
Best of luck to you. I know that you will be able to pull it off.
Ok… buying mine on Friday with my paycheck
I believe that due to strange fortune I acquired both Chasing the Bard and Digital Magic without actually buying them… (Or maybe I’m remembering incorrectly and it was Billibub Baddings that I got for free and I paid for Chasing the Bard – in any case it was due to a marketing ploy of Mr Morris to get me to buy more…)
Bah. What I’m saying is, I’ve learned to watch DragonMoonPress authors, order them or buy at a convention, and I’m sincerely glad to possibly be able to buy my next Philippa Ballentine on actual shelves in an actual bookstore that I did not personally make order them.
And, of course, Gabrielle is a total class act.
So, thank you all for giving me the best of all possible worlds…
And keep that Morris fellow away from me when I have disposable income available, please?
Thanks guys… my career (gosh that is a strange word to use) is changing rapidly, and I feel like I am riding a wave.
As for you Kim.. sorry Tee has a book coming out with some kiwi chick next summer.
It is good for you to out grow Dragon Moon Press and I think good for Dragon Moon Press to have so many of it’s authors outgrow them. As Kim said it makes us readers watch for Dragon Moon Press authors
I can’t tell you how excited I am for you and the coming year–and the fact that I’ve now got some collector’s editions on my shelf!
Thank you for the wonderful stories. Looking forward to the next ones!
-Dan
Congrats on your exciting journey! You’ve inspired many and I look forward to see what new doors open before you. Dragon Moon has been a great incubator for some hot talent, and kudos to them for spotting you first. So glad I got to finally meet you during this amazing transitional time. Ace and Eos are lucky to have you. Next up, world domination!
Awesome to read. I’ve always thought of DMP as the launching pad; that teacher who trained you from the beginning and watches as you progress to higher levels of technique and experience. Personally, I’m looking forward to this mariner setting sail. Just don’t kill any birds along the way.
Thanks guys. I have no doubt that there will be more talent coming out of DMP. Jana Oliver, Tee Morris and I have all got New York City contracts after working with them. It’s not a bad hit rate. I know there is more to come.
I’m glad I got my copies when I did, even if there is some sort of scribbling on the inside of both of them.
I think it is time. And not a bad thing at all. From what I’ve seen of DMP from the outside, they are a small press and they like it that way. They have the opportunity to help good authors get their start by introducing them to the world and the dangers of the publishing industry. Much in the way your elementary school teachers introduced us all to the world of reading. And like those teachers they’re more than happy to see their clients move on to something bigger and better.
Making a career out of starting other people on their careers is a noble tradition. And no shame in graduating to something new. Just remember to credit your old teachers.
Doc
Well, I just went to DMP’s web site and they aren’t listing your books. Luckily Amazon had 2 copies of CTB
WOW! I am so glad I got my signed copies. Sorry to hear that you are leaving DMP, but excited for Geist (it’s on my Borders wishlist, I suppose I should pre-order in the next few weeks). Now how does a fan-girl go about getting signed copies of your next few books? Are you and Tee coming out to BlogWorld this year?