Goodreads Authors/Readers discussion

Imagine a world in which there is no war, crime, hunger, poverty, inequality, prejudice, bigotry, envy, or greed. Everyone, without exception, has access to the exact same quantity and quality of food, clothing, housing, medical care, formal education and social advancement opportunities. Being different is not just tolerated, it is considered admirable.

Now imagine that, in this world, the words father, mother, son, daughter, sister, brother, family, marriage, government and religion also do not exist, because the concepts themselves do not exist. The inhabitants are occasionally transported to places they never knew existed or are required to do something without having the slightest idea of what they are doing or why it must be done.

Can you imagine such a world? Well, I did. If you should choose to visit it someday, I hope that you enjoy reading about the world of Levels as much as I enjoyed creating it.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

Jim Vuksic - Author
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Levels is available in paperback (376 pages), e-Book (Kindle/Nook/Tablet), and audio book download - 8 hours listening time, narrated by Stephen Rozzell.
Distributed internationally by Ingram/Spring Arbor

Levels is currently available courtesy of the following commercial vendors:
Amazon.com (U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, India)
Audible.com www.audible.com
Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/jim-v...
Better World Books www.betterworldbooks.com
Books-A-Million www.booksamillion.com
Christian Book Store www.deepershopping.com/jim-vuksic/hom...
Fishpond.com - Australia www.fishpond.com.au
Powell's Books www.powellsbooks.com/

Jim,

I kinda skim read through this thread. I have to say that it didn't do a lot for me. Whereas a complete scene would give me some feel of the story and characters, quick quotes just feel disjointed. Not sure what I was supposed to get out of this?

Sorry.

Brian

Brian wrote: "Jim,

I kinda skim read through this thread. I have to say that it didn't do a lot for me. Whereas a complete scene would give me some feel of the story and characters, quick quotes just feel dis..."

Brian,

Your observation is absolutely correct. The synopsis is vague.

Since the commercial vendors that sell the novel often provide a sample of at least one chapter, the intent of the overview in message 1 is designed to hopefully stir the reader's curiosity sufficiently so that they will seek more information on their own. The actual results are mixed. So far, 975 Goodreads members have placed Levels on their To Read shelf. How many chose to do so based upon this strategy, I could not say.

Thank you for taking the time to post your comment. I appreciate it. Don't ever be sorry for making an astute observation. Some of my best ideas have come from others.

Jim

Jim,

Glad you found the comment helpful. My thinking in making it was: often we put stuff out there and get no feedback as to how it's being received.

Best of luck with your sales.

Thanks.

Brian

Couldn't Have Done It Without You.

Unfortunately, just as the many skilled and talented people in the background of the movie industry seldom receive the credit and acknowledgement they deserve from the viewing audience, so it is with those who help convert a manuscript into a commercially viable book.

I hereby acknowledge and offer my sincere gratitude to those who patiently worked with me and taught me how to create and promote a book of which I could be proud.

Roll the credits!
Stacy Baker - Head of the Acquisition Department
Lauren Downen - Copy Editor
Patrick O'Donnell - Conceptual Editor
Sarah Kirchen - Layout Design Artist
Blake Brasor - Cover/Spine/Backmatter Design Artist
Stephen Rozzell - Professional Narrator
Brandon Morgan - Website Design & Maintenance
Ingram/Spring Arbor - Distributors
Dallas Franklin - Publicist
Terry Cordingley - Director of Marketing

Interviews

Spotlight, a literary blog - Interviewed by Diamante Lavendar - Published Nov. 25, 2015.
diamantelavendar.com/spotlight-levels...

The Cult of Me, a literary blog published in the U.K. - Interviewed by Michael Brooks on Oct. 20, 2014.
http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/201...

Book Reader Magazine - Interviewed by Vinny O'Hare on Sept. 10, 2014.
http://bookreadermagazine.com/feature...

Pretty-Hot.Com, a literary website - Interviewed on Aug. 26, 2014.
http://pretty-hot.com/jim-vuksic/

The Platinum Journal, a teen literary magazine, published in the U.K. - Interviewed on Aug. 11, 2014.
http://theplatinumjournal.com/2014/08/

Interviews Around the World - Interviewed by Judy Gill on June 19, 2014.
https://nrc14.wordpress.com/2014/06/1...

Awesome Gang.Com, a literary website - Interviewed by Vinny O'Hare on Dec. 3, 2013.
http://awesomegang.com/jim-vuksic/

In Shaler, a community magazine - Interviewed by Heather Holtschlag on Nov. 5, 2012.
No interview-specific website.

Would love a signed copy of your book "Levels". A most impressive read. Entered and crossed my fingers.

Jim,

Awesome, best of luck with sales!

-Nihar
www.niharsuthar.com

Anecdotal information pertaining to the post-apocalyptic/speculative novel Levels from inception through the publishing process, along with chapter-by-chapter excerpts, may be found among the earliest posts of Jim Vuksic's Blog.
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Should you choose to do so, I hope that you enjoy reading about the world of Levels as much as I enjoyed creating it.
Jim Vuksic - Author
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...