I wrote a novel.

[starfish2000]

Specifically a Railway novel. But it’s about a privatised train operator who decides it’s cheaper to murder passengers than deal with their complaints. I’ve spent 20 years working on the railway so it has a critique of the franchise system.

I’d describe it as a satirical action thriller. Kind of Ian Fleming and Chuck Palanhuik having a car crash with Tom Sharpe and Douglas Adams. I was very inspired by old Ealing comedies like I’m Alright Jack and The Man In The White Suit. Where a wide eyed innocent is surrounded by corruption and turpitude on all sides. As well as Waugh’s Paul Pennyfeather.

Its available at all online platforms and also to order as a softback from any bookstore.

ISBN 9781739661007
www.books2read.com/deathexpress

Enjoy

 

[bcuster]

audio book version available?

 

[starfish2000]

audio book version available?

In good time. I’ve done voiceover work. So the plan is to do it myself. Should be available in a month or so. Im just writing my PR one sheet mail outs at the moment.

 

[mojo pixy]

Did you print the books yourself? If so, is there a printer you recommend?

 

[starfish2000]

Did you print the books yourself? If so, is there a printer you recommend?

No it’s all print on demand. I’m self published but I have Ingramspark as my retail partner for print. Hence the ISBN. So a bookshop orders it and a company called Gardiners order it. So it’s printed on demand.

 

[scifisam]

That actually sounds right up my stree- track. I've downloaded it.

Well fucking done for completing a novel! That always genuinely impresses me even before I've actually read the work. It's not easy.

It's included with Kindle unlimited - hope you still see some money from it. I can't read physical books.

 

[mojo pixy]

No it’s all print on demand. I’m self published but I have Ingramspark as my retail partner for print. Hence the ISBN. So a bookshop orders it and a company called Gardiners order it. So it’s printed on demand.

Brilliant info, thanks.

 

[Shippou-Sensei]

I went for purchase rather than kindle unlimited. I hope that gets you more.

 

[starfish2000]

Thanks guys for your support it’s all very much appreciated.

Now if someone could get a copy in front of a film or TV producer.

 

[Shippou-Sensei]

I teach that stuff.

I'll force my students to make scenes from your book.

 

[frogwoman]

Nice one! Be interested to hear about the whole self publishing process too

 

[Dom Traynor]

Bought sounds good.

 

[Chz]

Bought!

 

[marty21]

Any hero called Martin Martin gets my vote , will get it on kindle later.

 

[frogwoman]

This sounds fab, I will buy it x

 

[marty21]

bought it !

 

[Steel Icarus]

Great achievement, well done! Will check it out

 

[ElizabethofYork]

Like the sound of this! I'm just about to order it.

 

[rich!]

adding it to the TBR pile

 

[marty21]

I'm about a quarter through it , enjoying the ride, reminds me a bit of Christopher Fowler , his Bryant & May series.

 

[marty21]

Finished it , enjoyed it . More please .

 

[Pickman's model]

Finished it , enjoyed it . More please .

High praise indeed, I'll have to read it now

 

[Pickman's model]

Bought from the comfort of my sofa

 

[Dom Traynor]

Just been reminded I'll read it this weekend.

 

[starfish2000]

Should be end of next year. Off to Istanbul and Sofia next month for research purposes.

 

[Pickman's model]

Should be end of next year. Off to Istanbul and Sofia next month for research purposes.

 

[Chilli.s]

This has arrived on my to read stack. May have to fast track it

 

[starfish]

Bought it this morning. Got to support a fellow starfish.

 

[marty21]

#starfishsolidarity

 

[mojo pixy]

starfish2000 .. where did you go for an ISBN number? Evidently an e-book ISBN can't be used as the ISBN for a print version .. which makes sense. So would you recommend an particular source for that?