A Novel For Free

Brag · 08-11-11, 10:13 AM

Shortly after finishing Kingmaker, I started working on a novel that included the voyage and secret mission of a XXI U-boat at the end of WWII. The result was The Gelwitz Cipher. The story was based on a secret code, research by a professor and the above mentioned voyage.

I was almost finished with it when I found out that a book with the same premises had already been published. Well, rather than be accused as a copy cat, I placed the manuscript in the proverbial drawer.

Recently, a friend suggested rather than let the manuscript rot let your readers have it for free. I immediately thought of Subsim.

If there is interest, I will post weekly one or two chapters of this thriller in which Val Orloff, a WWII historian comes across The Gelwitz Cipher. This find, instead of bringing him fame makes him a target for assassination.

Please state your preference in the poll.

Caveat: The novel has not been professionaly edited.

Herr-Berbunch · 08-11-11, 10:17 AM

OK, but lacking the poll.

Is it possible for you to have a thread to put it in where no comments would be allowed? Makes for much easier reading.

frau kaleun · 08-11-11, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Is it possible for you to have a thread to put it in where no comments would be allowed? Makes for much easier reading.

^^Seconded.

Herr-Berbunch · 08-11-11, 10:41 AM

I don't read fiction as a rule, I'm reading Das Boot at the moment which is one of the first fiction books I've read in a while, the previous one was about a year ago and was The Cruel Sea.

I'm still waiting to buy Kingmaker from Amazon, don't know what's stopping me so far is does sound great from the snippets I've read onine. Always looked forward to Balz's adventures, even shorebound (for a while), and I look forward to reading this, too.

But I don't read fiction.

Willem VonBoom · 08-11-11, 11:32 AM

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Caveat: The novel has not been professionaly edited.

This actually makes me jump at the read a little more.

Also, being a tad musically inclined, I may have had on an occasion or two the experience of having a finished product in hand only to discover that it possessed an eerie similarity to someone else's finished product. Thing to remember is that while it might be better not to release yours, it doesn't lessen the value of what you've created.

So yes, I'd be very interested in reading this!

Willem VonBoom · 08-11-11, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Caveat: The novel has not been professionaly edited.

This actually makes me jump at the read a little more.

Also, being a tad musically inclined, I may have had on an occasion or two the experience of having a finished product in hand only to discover that it possessed an eerie similarity to someone else's finished product. Thing to remember is that while it might be better not to release yours, it doesn't lessen the value of what you've created.

So yes, I'd be very interested in reading this!

Sailor Steve · 08-11-11, 12:08 PM

I'll read it.

postalbyke · 08-11-11, 12:55 PM

Plop it down somewhere, and I'll take a turn on it...

danasan · 08-11-11, 01:20 PM

Brag, of course I would be going to read all of it. I think, as mentioned above, it is a good idea to make it "read only" for better reading.

Maybe you could have an arrangement with the boss here?

SubConscious · 08-11-11, 03:57 PM

I'm usually not much for fiction, but it sounds interesting. I appreciate your willingness to share your writing with the SH3 community. My hat is off to you, Sir (and my bald noggin exposed).

Missing Name · 08-11-11, 10:03 PM

I'll have a look-see!

FIREWALL · 08-11-11, 11:29 PM

You said the magic word around here Brag. FREE !!!

I bought and read Kingmaker and so far 3 friends have borrowed it to read and all liked so much they bought their own copies.

Yes I would like to read it FREE or not.

I like Herr-Berbunch's idea to lock the thread of comments for a smoother read.

I'm sure Neal would come up with something.

Thx for shareing Brag

irish1958 · 08-12-11, 11:44 AM

I liked you first book; and I am looking forward to reading this one. I think Amazon will let you post it as a free Kendle book, if you so desire.

View Poll Results: Would you be interested in reading this novel for free?
Keep your junk in the drawer	2	7.14%
I don´t read fiction	1	3.57%
might be interested	6	21.43%
YESSSSSSS	19	67.86%
Voters: 28. You may not vote on this poll

08-11-11, 10:13 AM	#1
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	A Novel For Free Shortly after finishing Kingmaker, I started working on a novel that included the voyage and secret mission of a XXI U-boat at the end of WWII. The result was The Gelwitz Cipher. The story was based on a secret code, research by a professor and the above mentioned voyage. I was almost finished with it when I found out that a book with the same premises had already been published. Well, rather than be accused as a copy cat, I placed the manuscript in the proverbial drawer. Recently, a friend suggested rather than let the manuscript rot let your readers have it for free. I immediately thought of Subsim. If there is interest, I will post weekly one or two chapters of this thriller in which Val Orloff, a WWII historian comes across The Gelwitz Cipher. This find, instead of bringing him fame makes him a target for assassination. Please state your preference in the poll. Caveat: The novel has not been professionaly edited. __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

08-11-11, 10:17 AM	#2
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	OK, but lacking the poll. Is it possible for you to have a thread to put it in where no comments would be allowed? Makes for much easier reading. __________________

08-11-11, 10:41 AM	#4
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	I don't read fiction as a rule, I'm reading Das Boot at the moment which is one of the first fiction books I've read in a while, the previous one was about a year ago and was The Cruel Sea. I'm still waiting to buy Kingmaker from Amazon, don't know what's stopping me so far is does sound great from the snippets I've read onine. Always looked forward to Balz's adventures, even shorebound (for a while), and I look forward to reading this, too. But I don't read fiction. __________________

08-11-11, 12:08 PM	#7
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I'll read it. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

08-11-11, 12:55 PM	#8
postalbyke Chief Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: In the past... Posts: 321 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 1	Plop it down somewhere, and I'll take a turn on it... __________________ God is a comedian playing to an audience too afraid to laugh. -Voltaire

08-11-11, 01:20 PM	#9
danasan Elite Spam Hunter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Flensburg / Germany Posts: 1,141 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Brag, of course I would be going to read all of it. I think, as mentioned above, it is a good idea to make it "read only" for better reading. Maybe you could have an arrangement with the boss here? __________________ "I invite you to go inside this submergible hole in the water where you can nicely hide from destroyers."

08-11-11, 03:57 PM	#10
SubConscious Frogman Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 309 Downloads: 102 Uploads: 0	I'm usually not much for fiction, but it sounds interesting. I appreciate your willingness to share your writing with the SH3 community. My hat is off to you, Sir (and my bald noggin exposed). __________________ "Come into port greatly, or sail with God the seas..." - Emerson

08-11-11, 10:03 PM	#11
Missing Name Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Westun New Yahk Posts: 748 Downloads: 131 Uploads: 0	I'll have a look-see! __________________ Largest target sunk with deck gun: Japanese auxiliary cruiser, 15000 tons Largest engaged: HMS Nelson. Results inconclusive. Read Brag's stuff

08-11-11, 11:29 PM	#12
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	You said the magic word around here Brag. FREE !!! I bought and read Kingmaker and so far 3 friends have borrowed it to read and all liked so much they bought their own copies. Yes I would like to read it FREE or not. I like Herr-Berbunch's idea to lock the thread of comments for a smoother read. I'm sure Neal would come up with something. Thx for shareing Brag __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

08-12-11, 11:44 AM	#13
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	I liked you first book; and I am looking forward to reading this one. I think Amazon will let you post it as a free Kendle book, if you so desire. __________________ Irish1958