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Originally posted by Rob Lister:
First, Hi! New member here. I may have been a member in the past but the forum seems to have forgotten me ... alas.

Long time Card fan. Read his blog on a somewhat regular basis (not as regular as he writes to it).

The purpose of the post is to inquire as to the new novel he has out with Aaron Johnston. I received a B&N email about it wanting me to pre-order it. I might have but for not knowing who or what an Aaron Johnston is. Some casual googling led me to his vanity page but not much else.

So ... who is Aaron Johnston and why is he using Orson Scott Card's typewriter?

I'd hate to think that Mr. Card has gone the way of other (once) notables (Clancy comes to mind) and finds the chore of actual writing best left to underlings.

Love, Rob

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Originally posted by Rob Lister:


Love, Rob

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And we love you too...I guess...or something.



 

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Posted by Aaron Johnston (Member # 12852) on :
 
Hi, Rob. I'M an Aaron Johnston. And I can assure you that I didn't use Scott Card's typewriter. We're coauthors on the book. So we each used our own typewriters. Well, actually we used keyboards.

As for my "vanity page," I suppose you mean my website. Most authors have one, as does OSC. It's a necessary marketing tool. I hope you don't think me vain. I'm really not. I'm actually a nice guy. Or so my mother tells me.

Thanks for your interest in the book. I hope you give it a shot. OSC and I are proud of it. Booklist and Library Journal both gave it a starred review. I'm hoping people give it a go despite it having my name on it.

Best,
Aaron Johnston
 

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Posted by SteveRogers (Member # 7130) on :
 
I've got a copy preordered through a local comic book/book store.
 

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Posted by Aaron Johnston (Member # 12852) on :
 
Cool. I didn't know it was available though comic book stores. Be sure it's not the hardback FORMIC WARS: SILENT STRIKE, which also comes out in July and IS a comic book. I know, it's confusing. My advice? GET BOTH!!
 

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Posted by SteveRogers (Member # 7130) on :
 
Well, they advertise themselves as a comic book store, but the term fantasy store would probably fit better. They sell comics, card games, table games, and normal books.

I've had it on reserve since it was announced. I'm really excited about it.

Not to sound like a suck-up or anything.
 

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Posted by Aaron Johnston (Member # 12852) on :
 
Bless you, SteveRogers. Thanks for preordering. Hope you enjoy it.
 

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Posted by SteveRogers (Member # 7130) on :
 
I know I will.
 

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Posted by Blayne Bradley (Member # 8565) on :
 
I only recently saw the advert for the new book on the homepage of Hatrack and will most likely pick it up. I need more of my Enderverse fix until Shadows Alive comes out/
 

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Posted by odouls268 (Member # 2145) on :
 

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Originally posted by Aaron Johnston:
I'm actually a nice guy. Or so my mother tells me.

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Well Jack/Earnest, I tend to agree with your mother LOL

BTW, the Chic Jeans Frisbee Spot still gets laughs at get-togethers. Youtube is our friend

Hope the wife and family are doing fantastic

Love for cucumber sandwiches always,
Algernon/Earnest
 

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Posted by naledge (Member # 392) on :
 
Any chance for a book signing in the DC, MD, VA area?

-nal
 

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Posted by Rob Lister (Member # 12850) on :
 

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Originally posted by Aaron Johnston:
Hi, Rob. I'M an Aaron Johnston. And I can assure you that I didn't use Scott Card's typewriter. We're coauthors on the book. So we each used our own typewriters. Well, actually we used keyboards.

As for my "vanity page," I suppose you mean my website. Most authors have one, as does OSC. It's a necessary marketing tool. I hope you don't think me vain. I'm really not. I'm actually a nice guy. Or so my mother tells me.

Thanks for your interest in the book. I hope you give it a shot. OSC and I are proud of it. Booklist and Library Journal both gave it a starred review. I'm hoping people give it a go despite it having my name on it.

Best,
Aaron Johnston

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