Warp 9 Comics

I stopped in Warp 9 today to get the November issues of The October Faction and Wytches. I asked Trey Hunt, the new owner, if I could blog about Warp 9 and he said okay.

Warp 9 has been in business since 1999 and Trey took it over earlier this year (he’s in the photo below).

 

If you’re into graphic novels and comics, then Warp 9 is the place to go. The inventory is extensive and Trey is a great source of knowledge and is happy to answer any questions. I asked Trey what got him into comics and he said his Aunt had a lot to do with it. She collected comics, which, among other things, sparked Trey’s interest in comics at an early age.

 

Comic books stores such as Warp 9 are much like local, independent books stores used to be and should be treasured. Unlike  Barnes & Noble or e-tailers such as Amazon, shops like Warp 9 make the comic experience personal The world of comics and graphic novels has its own unique culture and shops like Warp 9 help keep it alive.

Warp 9 is located in downtown Clawson, Michigan on 14 Mile Road just west of Main Street. Check it out- you won’t be disappointed.

For more, go here:  http://www.warpninecomics.com

The Field on Kindle Scout

Amazon is now providing to readers and authors Kindle Scout. Here’s the blurb from the Kindle Scout website: “Kindle Scout is “a reader-powered publishing for new, never before published books. It’s a place where readers help decide if a book gets published.”

Here’s the URL: http://kindlescout.com

What’s in it for readers? They nominate books that they would like to read, and if selected for publication by Amazon, readers get the ebook for free. What’s in it for writers? A 5-year renewable publishing deal with Amazon.

I decided to give it a try with The Field. You can take a look here:
https://kindlescout.amazon.com/p/3UN5JSDISYODW

The first 5000 words are available, along with a short synopsis and author bio/Q and A.

If you think it’s a book that interests you and would like to read, please nominate it. If it is published by Amazon, you will receive a free copy and my enduring thanks.

Kindle Scout looks like a win-win for readers and authors. Readers get to chose books that interest them and find new authors they like, authors learn what people really like to read and see if their writing is on the right track.