Naomi Novik ([info]naominovik) wrote,
@ 2009-03-04 11:00:00
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Entry tags:ebook, his majesty's dragon, kindle, suvudu

His Majesty's Dragon now available online!
So I am very very happy to announce that my publishers have gotten onto the pixel-stained technopeasant bandwagon, and you can now find His Majesty's Dragon available as a free download at Del Rey's brand-new Suvudu Free Library, along with many other fine works including Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson, Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb, Settling Accounts: Return Engagement by Harry Turtledove, and Blood Engines by T.A. Pratt. \o/

Of course, I would kind of assume that most of you reading here have already read the book (because I am otherwise a pretty boring ljer, cough), but if you've got a hardcopy and would like a nice shiny PDF with no horrible DRM (yay), you can grab! And please do pass it along to pals and anyone you think might like to give it a try.

eta! It is also available free in the Kindle store on Amazon (where I always love reviews if you are so inclined :D).

Meanwhile, I am happy to report also that Temeraire book 6 is underway (due in to my editor in August, coming out when I have no idea because I fail at understanding publishing industry schedules). My own working title is Tongues of Serpents, but who knows what it will end up as, so do not take that as final.

PS to demonbunny@deviantart: well, now there's going to be a koala attack. ♥


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[info]caseyjp
2009-03-05 01:27 am UTC (link)
Oh bless you! I was thinking about when your next story would be on its way just the other day, and here this pops into my inbox.

Now back to page 412 of my own brick of manuscript. :)

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[info]cassandrathevil
2009-03-05 01:30 am UTC (link)
...I am a fan of nice shiny PDFs. This is awesome.

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[info]nestra
2009-03-05 01:31 am UTC (link)
My own working title is Tongues of Serpents

Dirty!

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[info]naominovik
2009-03-05 01:39 am UTC (link)
*baps you omg*

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[info]ravenofthejade
2009-03-05 01:31 am UTC (link)
Oh after all the icky bad stuff that's been happening in the comics world it is nice to know that there are some creators who have a clue what their fandom wants. XD

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[info]naominovik
2009-03-05 01:40 am UTC (link)
yes, I was so sad about [info]scans_daily! :( and yes, I've been pushing Del Rey to let me release HMD online for ages, so I am very very happy they finally got on board.

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[info]the__ivorytower
2009-03-05 01:37 am UTC (link)
I thought the series was over, but there's more?

OMGDOWANT.

Also, hello. ^^;;;

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[info]acchikocchi
2009-03-05 01:39 am UTC (link)
Oh, JOY! Glee, glee, glee at the prospect of the next book -- can't wait to pass the news along to my brother, who though not an LJ-er is possibly even more of a fan than I am. :) Best of luck! ♥

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[info]keltyc
2009-03-05 01:41 am UTC (link)
Ooo, it's about time for me to reread the series...I'm trying hard to get lots of new people hooked! :D:D

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[info]bleached_drama
2009-03-05 09:06 pm UTC (link)
Yeah. I'm glad the industry is slooowly realizing that free previews can bring in readers. For example, my friend mailed me a copy of HMD for my birthday. It was free for me, but afterwards, I paid on my own. Similarly, people recommend books to me all the time, but unless I actually see how good it is (like, you know, reading a few chapters online), I stand a good chance of forgetting it exists.

Now no one has an excuse on Temeraire. :P

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[info]jezrana
2009-03-05 01:50 am UTC (link)
\o/ Book 6!

*eyes Granby*

*eyes Izkierka*

Hm, I wonder what barbecued koala tastes like...

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[info]phantomas
2009-03-05 02:00 am UTC (link)
More Temeraire, YES!!! \o/

You know, life can be pretty dire, but Temeraire always makes me smile :)))

and the pdf is great, thank you! (yes, I have the books, but you know...;)

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[info]zilowar
2009-03-05 02:04 am UTC (link)
Aie! I'm psyched! (I think I've only ever said that out loud, no idea how to spell it. Mm kind of sad)

I've been recruiting like a loyal fan/slave. ;] And doodling your beloved dragons for my other source of fanfart. Speaking of which, if you'd like a peek!...
http://zilowar.deviantart.com/art/Lien-105194635

*grabby hands on PDF*





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[info]melissajm
2009-03-05 02:08 am UTC (link)
Thank you! I'll spread the word and recommend 'em all while waiting for Book 6.

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[info]tygerversionx
2009-03-05 02:22 am UTC (link)
This is cool for me because: A) I have read the book, but B) I don't have my physical copy anymore, and C) I know I will want to read it again soon, because ... cute baby Temeraire nostalgia! :D

Thank you!

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[info]yuvi
2009-03-05 02:22 am UTC (link)
Ohhh.. this is fantastic. I definitely have a friend who'd love this.. and I will be carry my PDF with me at all times. Nice, that means I can pretend to work and still read HMD ^_^

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[info]badgerbag
2009-03-05 02:25 am UTC (link)
This is so awesome! It's my fantasy that I could have all the books I own in a searchable format! Thank you... and thanks to your cool publishers.

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[info]foxfyre
2009-03-05 02:37 am UTC (link)
Hurray! I wonder which will show up first, this or the next book in the other series to which I'm addicted? I also fail at understanding publishing industry schedules, despite having taken an entire college course on the topic. Eheh. ^_^;

How could there not be a koala attack? They're evil little buggers! Weird double thumbs, beady little eyes...yeesh. *shudder*

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[info]erinlin
2009-03-05 02:53 am UTC (link)
Yay! Now I can stop harassing my friends to give me back my copy.

Also I am so looking forward to Temeraire in Australia: land of freaky killer wildlife.

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[info]murasaki_1966
2009-03-05 03:38 am UTC (link)
As an Australian, I thank you. Although most of the freaky killer wildlife is small and tends to hide when humans go past. Not like, say, bears.

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[info]starlady38
2009-03-05 03:06 am UTC (link)
I was just gazing longingly at my Temeraire books and wondering about the next one recently. Also, I read "Araminta, Or, The Wreck of the Amphidrake" today: madam, I salute you. It was awesome.

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[info]sassysailorgirl
2009-03-05 03:13 am UTC (link)
There's going to be a SIXTH Temeraire novel? That makes me sooo happy! Time for the gang to have an Aussie adventure! Somebody hide the koalas from Iskierka! Can't wait to read more about our favourite Celestial and Laurence!

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[info]bad_influence
2009-03-05 03:24 am UTC (link)
The koalas don't even have to attack. They simply crawl by you and you die from the smell. ^-^

Best wishes with writing! You have no idea how excited I was when I read on the last pages of Victory of Eagles about where they're heading. Did you get to travel there for research?

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[info]cupidandpsycho
2009-03-05 03:27 am UTC (link)
Oh yes. Figures. After I buy it for my Sony e-book. *headesk*

But, hey, let me just say. I do not regret it. A friend turned me onto the series and I'm not even half way through with HMD yet and you've already had me in tears once. Because omg, heart-broke when they tried to take Temeraire away from Granby.

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[info]uminohikari
2009-03-05 03:49 am UTC (link)
Oh, yay! My copy may or may not be falling apart, so..

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[info]donaithnen
2009-03-05 04:02 am UTC (link)
Awesome! I'm doing my best to help spread the word! :)

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[info]itzpsfzxh
2009-05-16 08:53 am UTC (link)
Well done! I'm trying to remember the last time I stumbled over such a good, old-fashioned page turner. Engaging characters, crisp dialog, and a wonderful mix of character moments and fast paced action.



lids

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[info]minuberry
2009-03-05 04:06 am UTC (link)
Im so excited!! I have been telling my friends that they HAVE to read the series! Now they can go online!! Yay!

And I cannot wait for the next book^^

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[info]celli
2009-03-05 04:09 am UTC (link)
...is that an anime Jeff Gordon???

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[info]salzara_tirwen
2009-03-05 04:12 am UTC (link)
YAAAAAAY! I posted a linky and have already been telling people to read this. hey, when's the movie coming out??

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[info]annathepiper
2009-03-05 04:46 am UTC (link)
I was delighted to see the news about this being one of the Random House PDFs, yeah! Congrats and I hope this brings you many new readers. Also, hurray for book 6 in progress! :)

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