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Utopia PR is coming 2/22/21! Preorder the dystopian satire now

Blake Hamner, the crisis comms hero of my upcoming novel Utopia PR, somehow beat me to the punch in revealing the book’s cover. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised, given all his recent tweeting.

Here it is again, in case you missed it.

I’m positively ecstatic to inform you that Utopia PR will be available as a paperback and eBook on 2/22 in the new year.

The early buzz on my dystopian satire is good!

“A dystopian novel laced with intrigue, science fiction, romance and humor,” wrote Gail Kaufman in a review for Reedsy Discovery. “I recommend this book to fans of dystopia who would appreciate a comedic writing style and the underlying themes of marital challenges, finding your purpose, diversity and manipulation through social media.”

Who doesn’t like those underlying themes? Am I right? More reviews should be coming soon, which I am anxious (so very anxious) to read and share. In fact, if you’re a critic, blogger, or even a Goodreads user, please help yourself to a digital advance review copy (ARC) on NetGalley! I just ask that you please write a review, as I am an indie author who does all his own marketing!

If you’re not a reviewer but still want to get your hands on an early copy, I’m planning to make the eBook available to buy one week early on Smashwords to anyone who is subscribed to my newsletter The Underground by Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14). Please join!

You can also preorder the eBook today at the below online bookstores:

You’ll be able to order a paperback on release day. Or possibly sooner, if I can figure that out. Let me get back to you!

And don’t forget to add it to your shelf on Goodreads!

Thanks very much for all your support!

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My protagonist is tweeting and I think I’m afraid

I don’t mean to alarm anyone, but I think the protagonist of my next novel is tweeting. According to his Twitter profile, Blake “The Hammer” Hamner also has a business website.

I thought I was writing a novel — a dystopian satire called Utopia PR — but Blake seems to think I’m the co-writer of a very serious non-fiction memoir on his days managing crisis communications for the president.

So yeah, that’s kind of worrying. But hey, 2020 has been pretty weird.

Anyway, he seems to be sharing some savvy public relations tips under his handle, @Utopia_PR, as you can see below. I followed him. Maybe you should follow him, too.

Oy, I think I need a drink.

Utopia PR is coming soon. For updates on my new novel, or Blake’s memoir, or whatever the heck it is, please join the Hammer’s email list. Or mine. Whichever you prefer.

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My short stories en español

¡Buenas noticias para los lectores en español! David, de Artifacs Libros, me escribió recientemente y me preguntó si podía traducir seis de mis relatos al español. Por supuesto, dije que sí. Estoy muy emocionado de poder llegar a una nueva audiencia de lectores con mi ficción.

El eBook incluye los relatos:

  • Intercambio de Vida (Life Trade)
  • Rincón de Fumadores (Smokers Corner)
  • Día de la Invasión (Invasion Day)
  • Ojos de Fuego (Fire Eyes),
  • Una Boda de IntercambioDeVida (A Lifetrade Wedding)
  • Puerta Equivocada (Wrong Gate).

Great news for Spanish-language readers! David from Artifacs Libros reached out recently asking if he could translate six of my short stories into Spanish. Of course, I said yes. I’m so excited to be able to reach a new audience of readers with my fiction.

You can also read all my short stories for free in English.

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Adam Bender releases new short story: “Wrong Gate”

Last month for NaNoWriMo 2019, I asked subscribers to my newsletter, The Underground, to submit a title for my next, yet-to-be written short story. The winning prompt was “Wrong Gate” by Janet Lerner from Raanana, Israel, and the short story is now available to download for free in the eBook format of your choice (EPUB, Kindle, PDF and more) at Smashwords!

In “Wrong Gate,” a businesswoman rushes to make her connection at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, which at 17,207 acres is larger than the island of Manhattan! Will she reach her final destination? In the spirit of The Twilight Zone, “Wrong Gate” is a humorous short story with a terrifying twist.

You can read all my short stories for free on Smashwords! And if you haven’t already, please subscribe to my newsletter. Underground members get exclusive opportunities like this title prompt contest, plus first notice of new stories and updates on future works.

Happy New Year!

-Adam

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Audiobook Out Now! The Wanderer and the New West

Want to hear the Wanderer’s gravelly twang deliver an acerbic sendoff before he dispenses with another Red Stripe gangster? Do you yearn to listen to clever Kid Hunter’s bold attempts at flirtation?

Now you can! The audiobook edition of The Wanderer and the New West by Adam Bender has arrived on your favorite digital platform!

The cover for The Wanderer and the New West
Now also an audiobook!

Look for it today on Audible, Google Play, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble Nook, Rakuten Kobo, Scribd and many more popular platforms! You’ll also be able to find it at your library via services like Overdrive, Hoopla, and Bibliotheca. Check the book’s official page for an updated list of links.

James Sasser provides the stellar narration — just listen to a sample by clicking one of the store links above to hear for yourself!

James Sasser

Many thanks to Findaway Voices for producing and distributing the audiobook. Findaway connects indie authors with professional voice actors and gives them access to a wide network of audiobook retailers.

Named to Kirkus Reviews‘ Best Books of 2018The Wanderer and the New West won gold for Dystopia in the 2018 Readers’ Favorite Awards and best Western Fiction in the 2018 National Indie Excellence Awards.

A rogue vigilante seeks redemption in a lawless, near-future America that fully protects the rights of armed citizens to stand their ground. When a marksman known as the Wanderer opens war against injustice in the state of Arizona, his violent actions attract the attention of journalist Rosa Veras, writer of a subversive blog about America’s return to the Wild West.

Prefer a stare down with the written word? The Wanderer and the New West is also available as a paperback and eBook on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and many other popular retailers.

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