THE ROOKIE hardcover available for pre-order

Posted April 25th, 2009 by scottsigler (FD∅™)
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Ready to make Quentin Barnes your #1 draft pick? Click on the image at right to go to THE ROOKIE order-form page. Football meets space opera meets gangsters in this thriller suitable for ages 11 and up.

The first-edition print run is 3,000 copies, and will include an embossed cover and eight color plates inside, showing images of team logos, aliens, uniforms and hopefully a few action shots. These will not be in any stores. 


Pre-order THE ROOKIE
REMINDER! The books are in pre-order stage, they will not ship until late Agust.
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Finally

ElizabethMoore's picture
On May 18th, 2009 (14:19 GMT) ElizabethMoore says:
Finally ordered my copy. Can't wait until it arrives!!

Some one buy me an

DeVoiD's picture
On June 6th, 2009 (11:01 GMT) DeVoiD says:

Some one buy me an autographed copy!....

 

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       "Original Junkie" Jason "DeVoiD" 

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I have a cousin who's

MuchAdo's picture
On May 22nd, 2009 (16:55 GMT) MuchAdo (MC) says:

birth name was Elizabeth Moore!

"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it.  Boldness has genius, power and magic in it." - Goethe


Which begs the question

On May 19th, 2009 (14:25 GMT) Sean (not verified) says:
Any idea when we can expect the books to be shipped? Patience is overrated.

As I recall.....

MuchAdo's picture
On May 22nd, 2009 (16:36 GMT) MuchAdo (MC) says:

the books will be shipped in early September as the NFL season starts.

 "Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it.  Boldness has genius, power and magic in it." - Goethe


How does the print numbers work?

chrshowe's picture
On May 7th, 2009 (10:31 GMT) chrshowe says:

How does the print numbers work?  Is it actually order of ordering?  Or are you just going to start signing and everyone gets what they get?

 

BTW I ordered on draft Sunday, what number should I expect if it is in order?

 

 


Order of receipts

scottsigler's picture
On May 7th, 2009 (11:30 GMT) scottsigler (FD∅™) says:
Each purchase generates an email. We have the time stamp on each email, and that's how your number is decided. If you ordered on Sunday, you're looking at the 700s or 800s. If you ordered on draft Saturday, then you could be anywhere from #2 to #700.

Wife gonna buy -got some questions

DeVoiD's picture
On May 15th, 2009 (20:00 GMT) DeVoiD says:

looks like im going to get as a gift, although my birthday is next tuesday, its going to take a bit i guess to get here.  questions: once it gets ordered on paypal, is there anything there, where she can request a little addition to the signature? like my name, or one of your worthy insults?

also, is there a promo code?

thanks much.. PM me if possible, cause this is a LOOOONG blog now...

_______________________________________ "Original Junkie" Jason "DeVoiD" Houghton --------------------------------------------------------------


Promo codes here

scottsigler's picture
On May 15th, 2009 (23:34 GMT) scottsigler (FD∅™) says:

http://www.scottsigler.com/the-rookie-discount-codes

And, when you check out in PayPal, there's a field for you to request a specific autograph. However, if you don't put anything in, I will sign it and say something to you by name (probably involved an epithet directed at your lineage). 


Paypal

Shadygirl's picture
On May 15th, 2009 (22:57 GMT) Shadygirl (MC) says:
On paypal, there is a a box for "special instructions". In that box you can type in anything about who you would like the book signed to and such.

"I just need a compass and a willing accomplice" - P!nk


Is there anyway

Twowire's picture
On May 7th, 2009 (12:29 GMT) Twowire (KISS) says:
Of finding out before release what edition numbers (say maybe just for the first 100) we might have gotten? Just asking! :)
 
 
"What the hell is happening? I blew up the building. Why? Because you made a phone call."

Jeez, I hope so.

Tokkan's picture
On May 8th, 2009 (04:00 GMT) Tokkan says:
It'd be nice if the first 100 ARE announced. It'd be good to see how early I was able to get through the Server Implosion.

Really!

Finaldrive's picture
On May 7th, 2009 (18:23 GMT) Finaldrive (HM) says:

I would really like to find out what number I have.  I'll kill someone if I have to!  I mean, I'd kill someone for a chocolate bar too, but thats besides the point.

__________________________________ 

Increase that dose!  Double up on it, let's see if it does any good at all!


Got my copy

On May 4th, 2009 (09:00 GMT) danjohnson3141 says:
It better be good FDO!

Sweet...

TruckerRich's picture
On May 3rd, 2009 (21:19 GMT) TruckerRich says:
I ordered my copies... don't forget Jack Wakes Up by Seth Harwood comes out May 5th please visit http://truckerrich.com to see my review. Thanks Scott for all you do...

Draft

Finaldrive's picture
On May 1st, 2009 (11:55 GMT) Finaldrive (HM) says:

GLF question: Is there a GFL draft? How would that work? Or does the tier system basicly do away with that process?

I think there is some potential there: "The first selection of the draft is the Sklorno receiv......oops, sorry folks a Ki linemen just ate the first draft pick. Well, looks like the Glory Warpigs have learned a hard lesson about always picking the Ki first."

Sorry for the repeat question!!

When do I get my share of the loot?


My paycheck cleared today...

On April 29th, 2009 (13:34 GMT) VanceRomance (not verified) says:
and before I paid the rent or bought food, I got my copy of the Rookie! VanceRomance Now we need a countdown page for the release!

I always thought

athanas's picture
On April 29th, 2009 (10:10 GMT) athanas (MC) says:
Billy Mays as more of a closet pedophile than a douchebag. That smile of his just screams that he knows that the inside of a little boy's anus looks like.

Disturbing

Finaldrive's picture
On April 29th, 2009 (19:35 GMT) Finaldrive (HM) says:

Very, VERY disturbing......true.....very disturbing....

 

When do I get my share of the loot?


Hard-hitting analysis

scottsigler's picture
On April 29th, 2009 (15:49 GMT) scottsigler (FD∅™) says:
That's the kind of observational talent I've come to expect from Junkies.

Update please

Comptonius's picture
On April 28th, 2009 (19:23 GMT) Comptonius says:
Hey FDO!  How about a sales update!?!

Working on it ...

scottsigler's picture
On April 28th, 2009 (23:38 GMT) scottsigler (FD∅™) says:
Heads-down in ANCESTOR re-writes at the moment, but will holler as we hit certain milestones. The initial Junkie rush is trickling down.

Is it time?

Finaldrive's picture
On April 28th, 2009 (19:30 GMT) Finaldrive (HM) says:

Are the books here yet?

No?

Why not? 

This is worse than Xmas and Sigmas rolled into one!

 

When do I get my share of the loot?


How big of a Junkie am I?

Nuchtchas's picture
On April 28th, 2009 (10:36 GMT) Nuchtchas says:

Not only did I order multiple copies to send around to my friends to convert the masses but I used paypal.  i HATE PAYPAL! (Pay pal is great, if your banking is done in the US, it sucks for those of us with our funds in Canada.  I had to borrow an american card to make this purchase.  Also, sadly had to wait three whole days to buy, not because of PayPal but because I was sans internet while dropping my husband off to go over seas (with copies of INFECTED in paperback to share with the other troops :)

 

Hate you Scott, but it's a good hate. 


Now THAT is a thank-you

scottsigler's picture
On April 28th, 2009 (12:35 GMT) scottsigler (FD∅™) says:
Nothing says "hey, thanks for defending our country" like a nice copy of INFECTED. Nice work!

Kudos to our troops .....

MuchAdo's picture
On April 28th, 2009 (11:58 GMT) MuchAdo (MC) says:

at home and abroad and to the women, children and parents who support them.  And Kudos to my favorite military family - you know who you are!!!!!

"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it.  Boldness has genius, power and magic in it." - Goethe


Here's hoping for a single-digit copy!

AndyanaJones's picture
On April 28th, 2009 (09:00 GMT) AndyanaJones says:

Ordered my copy 15 minutes after it was available...hope it's a low-numbered copy! Just officially became a Junkie too! All hail the FDO!

Now I just hope that The Rookie Tailgate Tour comes somewhere near Utah, where I'll be doing grad school ...


Whew! Got my order in late.

TruckerRich's picture
On April 27th, 2009 (20:00 GMT) TruckerRich says:

Damn I was glad to see there was still some copies left. I was to busy Saturday and thought I'd blown it. Can't wait to get them. Thx...

http:truckerrich.com


Better late than

Twowire's picture
On April 27th, 2009 (20:20 GMT) Twowire (KISS) says:
than not! One more down and not sure how many left to go?
 
"What the hell is happening? I blew up the building. Why? Because you made a phone call."

The order is placed

Gitsh's picture
On April 27th, 2009 (16:59 GMT) Gitsh (MC) says:
Very very excited to get the book.  It cost me more than you US of A junkies being in Australia and all, but hey, its worth every extra dollor.  $12 for deliver is cheap when its the other side of the world.

UK shipping...

flashman's picture
On April 28th, 2009 (06:25 GMT) flashman (KISS) says:

was $20.20 hmmm but it was for two books Foot in mouth

==================================
Neil laughed. "I'm a soldier, not a cop, ma'am."

MEH-TALLLLLLLL!!!

 


hope they will sell out soon !

john83's picture
On April 27th, 2009 (15:38 GMT) john83 says:
cant wait to get my copy !

Boo Yaa!!!

apexmi's picture
On April 27th, 2009 (13:59 GMT) apexmi says:

Got the book and Ordered a #66 "JUNKIE BOB" Jersey.... I hope you get a good cut on the jersey's too FDO....

 

Anyone who wants to check out some of the Contagious real world locations just head over to my flickr set..  http://www.flickr.com/photos/24243846@N04/sets/72157616672235170/


#66, Go, Junkie Bob, GO!

scottsigler's picture
On April 27th, 2009 (15:52 GMT) scottsigler (FD∅™) says:
I hope you dig the jersey, brotha.

Whoooohoooo !!!!!

scottsiglerjunkie's picture
On April 27th, 2009 (09:24 GMT) scottsiglerjunkie says:

Ordered my copy of the rookie hope the international posting is not to long after release date.

 

THANK YOU FDO !!!! 


All will mail at the same time

scottsigler's picture
On April 27th, 2009 (11:20 GMT) scottsigler (FD∅™) says:
We'll be sending out a butt-load of books all at the same time, in like a 5-8 day span (autographing, packing and shiping 3,000 books is going to take a few man-hours). Hopeully you get them quick!

done and done

On April 26th, 2009 (23:58 GMT) Aljado says:
God DAMN the USD to GBP exchange rate is killin me...Sigler you are now *required* to become uber-famous so these first editions I keep buying accrue a suitable future value Money mouth

Buy two, sell one

scottsigler's picture
On April 27th, 2009 (01:00 GMT) scottsigler (FD∅™) says:

Some jackass was selling EARTHCORE for $999 US last week, on Amazon.com. What the fak? Shoot, you guys should buy two, one to keep, one to pawn off on future Junkies who haven't received the Blessed Word yet. Yeah, that's the ticket ... not that I want you to buy extra ... no, not at all ...

The don't call me the Future Really Nice Guy Overlord, now do they?


So...

athanas's picture
On April 25th, 2009 (21:45 GMT) athanas (MC) says:
Does Matthew Stafford get a signed copy of the book sent to Lions headquarters?

Got the book!

Rhinoman's picture
On April 25th, 2009 (19:02 GMT) Rhinoman says:

I managed to get on line earlier today and secure a copy of the Rookie! I am some fired up. I knew the books were signed, didn't realize that it could be personalized! Is it too late? I was hoping my FDO would sign it to his future Commanding General of the Siglerisamo Forces! 

Rhinoman

http://AJEnterprises@myjetstream.net/goland3


Got My order in at 1410

tubbyama's picture
On April 25th, 2009 (20:48 GMT) tubbyama says:
Got My order in at 1410 MDT!  I dont post much but I have been a die hard listener from the start.  I have every file ever posted on the web(Ithink).  The Rookie is BY FAR my favorite.  Football, gangtas, aliens, FTL travel....  Whats not to like?  This 45 yo is lovin this stuff.  And the new fight stuff is awesome.  Thanks Scott.

I am confused.

On April 25th, 2009 (18:03 GMT) JMD (not verified) says:
The order page says each copy is individually signed and numbered. This means the author is signing EACH COPY, right? You only needed to add special instructions to get the autograph personalized, right? Bought two copies, one for me, one to loan out to future converts. Had to beg a family member to order them since I was out of town at a state park, and the power went out almost exactly at four EST. Seems like a CONSPIRACY to me!

Each book is signed, correct

scottsigler's picture
On April 25th, 2009 (18:31 GMT) scottsigler (FD∅™) says:
JMD -- you are correct, sir. Each copy is signed. You only needed to put in special instructions if you wanted a special signature, ideally if it was a gift for someone else. The FDO™ will sign each book, insulting all of you with equal inappropriate fervor.

And The FDO's

Twowire's picture
On April 25th, 2009 (19:22 GMT) Twowire (KISS) says:
insults of inappropriate fervor are the best. I have several of such signatures in my copies of Scott's books! Believe me when I say the FDO's signature talents are AWESOME!!
 
"What the hell is happening? I blew up the building. Why? Because you made a phone call."

Weeping openly

Jumper's picture
On April 25th, 2009 (17:00 GMT) Jumper (HM) says:

Ended up in the pub talking about how I had just secured a copy of The Rookie and preaching Siglerism. A friend then managed to find me a copy of the hardcover print of Earthcore on the interweb. It was also not the 143 quid amazon wanted  - Which for the record I would have paid FDO but my wife was sat next to me......

It's in the post. Today has been a good day.

Pain is the teacher and fear is the key.


I'm pretty sure those hardcopies.....

MuchAdo's picture
On April 25th, 2009 (17:35 GMT) MuchAdo (MC) says:

are German versions.  If you speak German though, go for it.

"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it.  Boldness has genius, power and magic in it." - Goethe


Softcover, not hardcover

scottsigler's picture
On April 25th, 2009 (17:11 GMT) scottsigler (FD∅™) says:
Make sure they are advertising it right. There is no hardcover print of Earthcore until 2011.

Ah...

Jumper's picture
On April 26th, 2009 (01:32 GMT) Jumper (HM) says:

 

I may have made a SNAFU then - Thanks MuchAdo and FDO for putting me straight on that one! It doesn't matter though - I don't speak German but I have been working with a German guy who deserves some goodness in his life. I will give it to him and keep spreading the word!

 

Pain is the teacher and fear is the key.


Dude where is my money going?

On April 25th, 2009 (16:18 GMT) Danny Machal (not verified) says:
I think I'm in for almost $100 dollars to the FDO by now. I hope you are eating Scott, cause I'm not!

A $100 bucks!

Twowire's picture
On April 25th, 2009 (20:49 GMT) Twowire (KISS) says:
Man, I spent that on just purchasing my copies of the Rookie! I bought 10 copies of Contagious. Not to mention (sort of a oxymoron to use that statement) My copies of Infected, Earthcore & Ancestor! Oh and my infected T-shirt & Krakens jersey. I am scrimping too, but I gotta support my FDO!! [actual items may exceed or be less than stated as my inventory is (not verified)] Heheeeheehehee!
 
Sorry, I'm such an ass! Glad you were able to purchase some Sigler goodness!
 
"What the hell is happening? I blew up the building. Why? Because you made a phone call."
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