Joseph FarrellSep 19, 2023
Scalzi

Dear Mastodon:

Hey, did you know I write books? Fun fact: I do! And the latest one is out today in North America in print, ebook and audio formats (UK, you get it Thursday). It’s called Starter Villain, and it is about villainy, toxic masculinity and capitalism… but funny. Also, it has cats. I hope you will check it out and recommend it to your friends if you like it. Get at your favorite local or online bookseller!

Sep 19, 2023 at 2:24pmWeb
Show threadDoc ImpossibleSep 19, 2023
@scalzi Started it this morning, and it's been a delight so far!
Show threadGary JamesSep 19, 2023
@scalzi This is one of my favourite covers of the year.
Show threadKarel P KerezmanSep 19, 2023
@scalzi Just nabbed it from Kobo this morning, I'll probably start reading after work. Lucky me, I have a long weekend coming up, too!
Show threadDammitjanetSep 19, 2023
@scalzi goddammit scalzi, I've got to wait till Thursday. Fine!
Show threadAtticus ThraxxSep 19, 2023
@scalzi I can personally attest that John Scalzi does in fact write books. I have read all of them and the spelling and punctuation are flawless.
Show threadSean Eric FaganSep 19, 2023
@scalzi Oh yeah I got email from nook about that today!
Show threadGailV37Sep 19, 2023
@scalzi I just realized that I need to purchase my own copy of this so I have this cover. (I was planning on getting it to read from the library)
Show threadrustySep 19, 2023

@scalzi

Yep, waiting on the Audible release to download to my phone. It may be a bit before I get to listening. I've got over 4 hours of KSR's "The Ministry for the Future" to finish listening to though. Mostly I listen while traveling, so...

Show threadjimbSep 19, 2023
@scalzi just in time for the holidays. Adding to gift list for my daughters.
Show threadSimon BissonSep 19, 2023
@scalzi Our beasts are relieved that the cover cat is not a calico Maine. They were afraid you'd blow their cover.
Show threadRob Thornton (“No Planet B”)Sep 19, 2023
@scalzi well I’ll be darned! thanks for the update. :)
Show threadChukGSep 19, 2023
@scalzi more bloggers should start writing novels
Show threadFey Sep 19, 2023
@scalzi Yes, in fact I did know that! Also, beautiful cat face.
Show threadNathan StandingSep 19, 2023

@scalzi
And it has brilliant cover art!

(I love that part.)

Show threadSeth GalitzerSep 19, 2023
@scalzi Had plans and tickets to catch you in Wichita this week, but surprise doctor appointment out of town changed those plans. I'll have to catch you on the next one.
Show threadCheryllCSep 19, 2023

@scalzi

Congratulations!

Show threadspheruliticSep 19, 2023
@scalzi the library has 17 copies and 27 people waiting with holds 😮
Show threadRPhlegmSep 19, 2023
@scalzi got mine today!
Show threadScott Pleavin Sr 🇨🇦Sep 19, 2023
@scalzi I've bought (read and enjoyed) your books, but cats, ack.
Show threadTroy FernandesSep 20, 2023
@scalzi the cats are the ones that are really in control , we see them as cute cuddly little four footed people, but they are expert manipulators, when we recognize this, then we can truly begin to understand them. But there are many things about cats that we will never understand, this is how it is supposed to be. 🐱
Show threadSeán FenianSep 20, 2023
@scalzi ♫ Same as the old boss! ♫
Show threadTo infinity and BeyondSep 20, 2023
@scalzi Shocked! I thought you were known for creative burritos and occasional cat photos! (Nah, we love your books!)
Show threadZivan KrisherSep 21, 2023
@scalzi Listening to it now.