susan - here's a pat on the back, my comment was never meant to seem like it slapped you down.
As I understand, in the publisher's view, the decision to tour an author from the other side of the globe must realistically - pay for itself - in book sales. You fans want to meet an author and party; the publisher expects to substantially expand its market share. Attracting new readers is Their Point.
Whether this is a feasible venture in your current market - ??? - the impetus of those new readers is key.
originally posted by Sandtiger
Julie Czerneda and I sent off the manuscript for UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS today…
Wooohooo!!! What an exilerating/joy-filled/scary/nervous moment! My first anthology out the door. It's one of those moments you think you can anticipate, and then realise that - nope - not even close.
::Big Grin::
In celebration, I thought I'd post the Table of Contents …
So - Coming Soon in UNDER COVER OF DARKNESS, edited by Julie E. Czerneda and Jana Paniccia (DAW, date to be announced later)
Introduction by Julie E. Czerneda and Jana Paniccia
"The Scoria" by Doranna Durgin
"The Gatherers’ Guild" by Larry Niven
"Kyri’s Gauntlet" by Darwin A. Garrison
"Falling Like the Gentle Rain" by Nick Pollotta
"The Things Everyone Knows" by Tanya Huff
"The Invisible Order" by Paul Crilley
"Borrowed Time" by Stephen Kotowych
"Shadow of the Scimitar" by Janet Deaver-Pack
"The Good Samaritan" by Amanda Bloss Maloney
"Seeking the Master" by Esther M. Friesner
"When I Look to the Sky" by Russell Davis
"The Sundering Star" by Janny Wurts
"The Exile’s Path" by Jihane Noskateb
"The Dancer at the Red Door" by Douglas Smith
We should have a publication date shortly - when we do, I'll be glad to post it!
Jana
originally posted by Trys
YAY Jana!!! Congratulations!
Trys
originally posted by Hunter
Congratulations Jana!
Ah, we get to say, "We knew her when!!!"
And this is the first chance I've had to see the dazzling line up.
Oh boy!
Congrats, Jana, and may this be the first of many!
originally posted by Sandtiger
Thank you for being a part of it Janny.
And thanks to everyone for all the support and encouragement.
Jana
originally posted by Trys
At the risk of getting resoundingly thwapped:
So, Jana, when can we have it? Huh? Huh? When? When? <bbbbbg>
Trys
originally posted by Hunter
Surely we also need to get personally autographed editions!
originally posted by Sandtiger
Trys,
::Thwap:: (Oooh. That was fun!)
Now that it's in, we should find out the pub date pretty soon. Once I know - so will you. I promise.
:
:
Jana
(Who will have to work on Hunter's Request…)
originally posted by Hunter
Jana - you could get some book plates made up and sign those for distribution…
Or you could launch the book in Melbourne and sign it there… 
originally posted by Sandtiger
Hunter,
I do plan on being in Australia sometime in the next two years - likely Summer of 2007.
Granted, I'd be in the little town of Barraba, near Tamworth because I'd be visiting my host family. (I was a Rotary exchange student back in 1998-97).
Maybe there'd be a chance to meet halfway…
Bookplates are a good idea though - and one I wouldn't have thought of!
Jana
originally posted by Mark Timmony
Well Sydney is much closer to Tamworth than Melbourne is.
You're going to have to pop into Galaxy to say hello!
originally posted by Hunter
Jana,
Be sure to let us know! A book signing at Galaxy in Sydney might be a good option for publicity and further book sales.
Did you get your cowboy hat out and enjoy the yee-hah country music in Tamworth?
Hunter.
originally posted by Rebecca Harris
Oh…
It's not fair (whine) no-one thinks about we poor souls on the other side of Australia! Janny would be much better coming to Western Australia!
Bec
originally posted by Hunter
You got a Super 14 side, be happy…
Hunter from Melbourne.
originally posted by Rebecca Harris
Hmpff!!
originally posted by Hunter
Go Brumbies…
originally posted by Bec
Ok, Ok. I have to admit that I have no interest whatsoever in any sport that involves a foot and a ball - be it Aussie Rules, Rugby or Soccer. If I had to choose then "GO THE GLORY" (soccer), or I suppose "GO DOCKERS" seeing as they are so hopeless and need all the help they can get! But Rugby doesn't get much publicity in WA so not even sure what the state team is called - can you fill me in Hunter? Always like to extend my general knowledge!!
Bec
originally posted by Trys
Just a gentle reminder that we're wandering off topic.
originally posted by Bec
Sorry! 