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richardphat
05-02-08, 05:36 PM
Gratz!!!!
sunvalleyslim
05-02-08, 07:56 PM
Yo Brag,
Finally got some time away from movie locations to read the book. Must say that it was an outstanding story. You did a great job on keeping my interest on the story. It was an easy read, and kept me wanting to turn the next page.
Can't wait for the next book with the sub in it.
Congrats on a great book my friend, I'll show it to some Hollyweed people, but I don't think they'll take much stock from a movie job cop.........
sunvalleyslim
05-02-08, 08:13 PM
Dang Brag, I should have waited for a chance for a freebee.............Hahahahahahaha
Jimbuna
05-03-08, 06:12 AM
Whoopiee!
Now it's off to do the Hoochie Woochie Dance...:rock:
Where is that darned Tea Cozie that I picked up at the antique store.....:cool:
Congratulations Kaleun http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/thumbsup.gif
I hope you bought a cozy that fits correctly.
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Welcome back, Slim,
Thanks for the kind words. I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the read. I appreciate your Hollywood efforts. That's guerilla warfare!
May Free Book Contest.
(USA residents only)
Win a copy of the espionage thriller Kingmaker!
To enter, you need to read the sample chapter of Kingmaker at: http://www.freewebs.com/braguine/kingmaker.htm (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html/ref=cm_plog_item_link?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freewebs.com%2Fbraguine% 2Fkingmaker.htm&token=B5BEC3051A50EB68B5185840051074C4539EA7AF)
Then, answer these two questions:
1.- What is Blankenship harpooning?
2.- What nationality passport will Trager use?
Email your answers toBragbook707@aol.com (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html/ref=cm_plog_item_link?ie=UTF8&location=mailto%3ABragbook707%40aol.com&token=C5E2CC7132082B36FBF7104B55984E0E434E6677)
Correct answers will be entered into a drawing to be held on May 29 2008
Quite a number of Kaleuns/Subsimmers have read and praised this book. Last month's lucky winner was Kaleun NealT.
whats with all those crazzee trumpets when i go to your sight !!
da da da da da da da daaaaaaa !! :rock:
Jimbuna
05-05-08, 03:42 PM
whats with all those crazzee trumpets when i go to your sight !!
da da da da da da da daaaaaaa !! :rock:
LOL :rotfl:
Boombah, boombah, Boombah.
This morning, both, paperback and Kindle editions of Kingmaker made the number one spot in the espionage thriller category on Amazon!
To those of you who have bought the book and spread the word, I am deeply grateful for your support. :up:
Skybird
05-11-08, 10:46 AM
Has your publisher mentioned wether or not a German translation is considered? Yes, I could read it in English, but as long as it is not urgent, or any special interest theme of mine, I prefer german language, naturally.
Ouh, and congrats! I assume this ranking will help you to convince your publisher to publish your next book as well!? :)
Danke, Skybird!
It's too early to talk translation. The book is still in the take off stage. Only a few stores have it on their shelves, the press has not woken up to it. But the word been slowly spreading through little reading groups where everyone buys the same book and they discuss it. One online book seller has placed Kingmaker at the head of the mystery section. If the book manages to stay in the #1 spot for some time it will then come to the traditional booksellers' and the public's attention.
For the moment, we are still in the :damn: stage. :D
Platapus
05-11-08, 03:37 PM
Brag, You wrote a book? how come we have not heard about it until now? :)
Conga rats on Ichiban :up:
Brag, You wrote a book? how come we have not heard about it until now? :)
Conga rats on Ichiban :up:
Thanks , Platapus. You must have been too busy sinking ships to notice. Quite a number of Subsimmers bought the book and liked it enough to write glowing comments and reviews. :D
Happy Times
05-11-08, 10:14 PM
News to me too but i love the genre, il read it in english if i have to.:up:
News to me too but i love the genre, il read it in english if i have to.:up:
Good to hear, Happy. Kingmaker is available through the various Amazon sites in Europe. Several people in the UK, at least, got it.
iambecomelife
05-12-08, 05:07 PM
Boombah, boombah, Boombah.
This morning, both, paperback and Kindle editions of Kingmaker made the number one spot in the espionage thriller category on Amazon!
To those of you who have bought the book and spread the word, I am deeply grateful for your support. :up:
Congratulations! I'm glad to hear of it. Maybe I need to make an addition to my summer reading list.:hmm:
Boombah, boombah, Boombah.
This morning, both, paperback and Kindle editions of Kingmaker made the number one spot in the espionage thriller category on Amazon!
To those of you who have bought the book and spread the word, I am deeply grateful for your support. :up:
Congratulations! I'm glad to hear of it. Maybe I need to make an addition to my summer reading list.:hmm:
Thanks!
I guess you could call it your summer improvement program.:lol:
nikimcbee
05-13-08, 01:49 PM
Boombah, boombah, Boombah.
This morning, both, paperback and Kindle editions of Kingmaker made the number one spot in the espionage thriller category on Amazon!
To those of you who have bought the book and spread the word, I am deeply grateful for your support. :up:
...so in other words, what you're saying here is that you can now afford a ticket to Houston this October.:rotfl: :D
Not yet, Nicky. But hopefully soon. :D
Not yet, Nicky. But hopefully soon. :D
Ummmmmm...........
How bout ... ** now ** ! ? :p
Jimbuna
05-13-08, 02:52 PM
Boombah, boombah, Boombah.
This morning, both, paperback and Kindle editions of Kingmaker made the number one spot in the espionage thriller category on Amazon!
To those of you who have bought the book and spread the word, I am deeply grateful for your support. :up:
...so in other words, what you're saying here is that you can now afford a ticket to Houston this October.:rotfl: :D
...and bring a few green backs for a celebratory drink http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/c_jane24/Smileys/lager.gif
Boombah, boombah, Boombah.
This morning, both, paperback and Kindle editions of Kingmaker made the number one spot in the espionage thriller category on Amazon!
To those of you who have bought the book and spread the word, I am deeply grateful for your support. :up:
...so in other words, what you're saying here is that you can now afford a ticket to Houston this October.:rotfl: :D
...and bring a few green backs for a celebratory drink http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/c_jane24/Smileys/lager.gif
The size of the party depends on tonnage. But first, the ship has to get home. We're still a long way from a friendly port.
I’ve known Alexey for many years and am well aware that he knows his way around many of the more remote and exotic locales. I found his Kingmaker an extraordinarily fast-paced and suspenseful read especially when you realize this is his first time out. Trager establishes a strong enough presence to merit a sequel ideally with a few of the truly exotic characters Alexey introduces in this story. Alexey has a good feel for the telling one-liner and Trager’s out-of-the-box getaways put Indiana Jones to shame. I’m looking forward to the next one.
Peter Earnest
(http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html/ref=cm_plog_item_link?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freewebs.com%2Fbraguine% 2Fkingmaker.htm&token=B5BEC3051A50EB68B5185840051074C4539EA7AF)
Hi Gang!
If you have read Kingmaker, I would appreciate it if you could write a small review on Barnes&noble. com. (you don't need to have an account there).
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?WRD=Kingmaker+Alexey+Braguine
Many thanks :D
Brag
PS. If you haven't read it, ask around see what the guys have to say. Support Subsim by clicking on thelink below.
Platapus
08-16-08, 06:14 PM
Nah,
How about you draft up what you want the review to say
Post it here
We will give you our price to submit it to B&N
You send us the money
We post the review
and we both win? :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Stealth Hunter
08-16-08, 06:22 PM
Yeah, I'm going to have to agree with Plat. Need money first, THEN I'll give you PAGE AFTER PAGE of a good review.
Let's start the bidding at $500 dollars.
Yeah, I'm going to have to agree with Plat. Need money first, THEN I'll give you PAGE AFTER PAGE of a good review.
Let's start the bidding at $500 dollars.
You guys are playing a dengerous game. I'm gonna have to have a chat with Balz. He might be willing to blame Bernard for some, hmmm, mishaps? :cool:
Stealth Hunter
08-16-08, 07:04 PM
In Texas, we shoot trespassers and it's perfectly legal, too.:yep: :up:
Can Texas fit in a sumbarine?
(Sumbarine: long for sumbie)
UnderseaLcpl
08-18-08, 01:32 AM
Can Texas fit in a sumbarine?
(Sumbarine: long for sumbie)
It could if the sub were made in Texas!
(dammnit Neal, we need a whoopping cowboy smiliey shooting a six-shooter)
Can Texas fit in a sumbarine?
(Sumbarine: long for sumbie)
It could if the sub were made in Texas!
(dammnit Neal, we need a whoopping cowboy smiliey shooting a six-shooter) The pirate smiley will have to do. Use yer cutlass, mon!
Now where was I are yes..........I can do a write up on this one if you like. :lol:
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Bwwaaa-ha-ha :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:. Steed, you missed your calling as a publicist.
I just discovered that if you wanted to get Kingmaker on Amazon all it would show is the Kingmaker Kindle (electronic edition) without any lead to the print edition. This is not only through the Sumsim portal but everywhere :shifty:
So if you want to order it, you must type: Kingmaker Braguine paperback. This will take you to the book.
Thanks to all of you who have ordered the book. I'm always happy to hear from readers either via PM or on the forum. :D
UnderseaLcpl
09-26-08, 06:50 PM
Damn good read, this one!:D
You don't have any others out do you?
Task Force
09-26-08, 06:52 PM
I dont think so.;)
Damn good read, this one!:D
You don't have any others out do you?
Glad you liked it :D I have a couple more in the works. But I'm afraid it will be a while 'til they see print.
Oh, btw. a bit of a review on Amazon and Barnes&noble.com would help :cool:
Task Force
09-26-08, 10:16 PM
Barnes&noble I had a teacher last year who worked at one in the mall.:yep:
UnderseaLcpl
09-26-08, 10:24 PM
Damn good read, this one!:D
You don't have any others out do you?
Glad you liked it :D I have a couple more in the works. But I'm afraid it will be a while 'til they see print.
Oh, btw. a bit of a review on Amazon and Barnes&noble.com would help :cool:
Done, and done. Amazon.com, J.B. Maryott review.
I want your next book autographed, even if you have to send it to me personally:D I'll pay premium.:yep:
FIREWALL
09-26-08, 11:22 PM
Problem getting a copy !!! I heard B&N are useing them for doorstops. :p
Just j\king . Got mine and a copy for my brother at Amazon no prob.:yep:
Many thanks, J.B., very witty metaphors. I'm trully flattered. I hope you don't mind my posting your review here. PM me with your address and I will mail you a signed book-plate you can glue to your copy. :D
Copied from Amazon:
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Not normally being a fan of this type of novel, consider it high praise when I say that it truly is a diamond in the rough.
Suspense, action, humor, and plot twists are masterfully brought together by Braguine's witty writing style. I doubt anyone could read this book without stirring their sense of adventure.
Read but the first chapter, and you will find it very hard to put down :D
Problem getting a copy !!! I heard B&N are useing them for doorstops. :p
Just j\king . Got mine and a copy for my brother at Amazon no prob.:yep:
Doorstops are good :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Task Force
09-27-08, 04:52 PM
So how are they shareing the profits with ya brag?;)
So how are they shareing the profits with ya brag?;)
Profits? Are there profits in the writing business? Somebody, please say yesss. :-?
Barnes&noble I had a teacher last year who worked at one in the mall.:yep:
Teaching what, who" We already know where. :-?
Task Force
09-29-08, 08:17 PM
History teacher.:rotfl: AKA the crazy man as we called hip.:doh:
Task Force
09-29-08, 08:17 PM
So how are they shareing the profits with ya brag?;)
Profits? Are there profits in the writing business? Somebody, please say yesss. :-?
Well you wrote it didnt ya, Shouldnt you get money for it?;)
So how are they shareing the profits with ya brag?;)
Profits? Are there profits in the writing business? Somebody, please say yesss. :-?
Well you wrote it didnt ya, Shouldnt you get money for it?;)
I got my first royalty check last month--had to cancel trip to Houston. It also caused the financial melt down :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
I am told that several meeting attendees brought copies of Kingmaker to be signed at the meeting.
I'm terribly sorry I was unable to attend. :nope:
If you are one of them, PM me with your mailing address and I'll be happy to send you a signed book-plate, which you can paste into your copy. :D
Subsim memebers in the DC area.
I will be signing at Borders Books in Downtown Silver Spring this Saturday 18 October at 2:00 PM (14:00 hrs. U-boat time) :D
Jimbuna
10-16-08, 12:59 PM
TBH I would have preferred your sig straight onto my volume :-?
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