Just assigned ISBNs and requested Library of Congress numbers for the paperback and ebook versions of the forthcoming book. Things are finally getting real.
Illustration for next book
Illustration for the next Generation Mars book is coming along nicely. Here’s a sample.
This is what Cas sees from inside her helmet as she walks through a dust storm. Note the cool head-up display. (great work by Luis Peres)
Audiobook available!
At long last, the audiobook version of Scratching the Surface has been approved and is now available. Read by Emily Lakdawalla, Senior Editor and Solar System Specialist for The Planetary Society, the audiobook includes a downloadable pdf containing illustrations and background material.
https://www.amazon.com/Scratching-Surface-Generation-Mars-Prelude/dp/B08CDVG5NR
https://www.audible.com/pd/Scratching-the-Surface-Audiobook/B08CDW2BLN
Also available from iTunes!
Middle Grade Treasures
Parents with young readers!
Sixteen authors, including yours truly, have teamed up to offer their books at a discount for a month (April 25 – May 25).
There are some great titles on this list. Please take a look!
Author reading
As part of the Generation Mars coronavirus response, I’ve decided to read the first book of the series, Scratching the Surface, on YouTube. The first installment is available now. The next will be released tomorrow (4/4).
If response is positive, I may consider some other YouTube goodies in the near future. Follow Generation Mars on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube for timely updates.
youtu.be Audiobook edition
Audiobook coming soon!
Narrated by Emily Lakdawalla, Senior Editor and Planetary Evangelist for The Planetary Society.
Generation Mars on Planetary Radio
In this week’s episode of Planetary Radio, Emily Lakdawalla talks about and reads an excerpt from Generation Mars: Scratching the Surface. Check it out! (at 11:05)
The Planetary Society Scratching the Surface on Planetary Society list!
The Planetary Society’s Emily Lakdawalla publishes an annual list of recommended children’s books about space. Scratching the Surface made it onto this year’s list!
I’m honored to be included with all these other great titles.
Paperback is published!
This is it! Scratching the Surface is available in paperback starting today on Amazon, B&N online, or special order at any book shop.
Generation Mars is hard science fiction for kids.
Author’s copies
Look what came today!
Scratching the Surface comes out in paperback August 30, available for pre-order now.
The Kindle version is available now. If you already have it, please consider leaving a review on Amazon.