‘Elements Of Nature’.

Greetings, Wigan Worldies, and I’m sorry for being absent yet again.

What’s more, I don’t have a note from my mum.

Actually, I have been as busy as the proverbial bee. Mostly to do with getting a book published. I was aware years ago of what I took to be a joke, that writing a book is the easiest part, with the hardest to follow. Writing is the best part I have come to believe, and dealing with publishers much the worst part. Anyway, it’s done, and the book . . .

Title: ‘Elements Of Nature’.
Author: local lad Jerry Cayzer.
ISBN: 978-1-4490-3285-2.

IS NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK.

Please consider the following summary of my story:

‘The scene is mainly Turkey during the cold war days of the 1970s, where Englishman Garry Spencer is tasked by his UN Agency employer with industrial environment problems. That work is disrupted, initially by the illicit processing of a newly discovered, incredibly energy-rich element, rhexium; and then by the brutal murder of a Turkish female friend of Stein Roeed’s, a Norwegian colleague of Spencer’s. Clearly evident is sectarian purpose behind the murder, also regarding a second murder in due course. It also becomes apparent that a deranged scientist, Dr Artun, instigator of the illicit processing intends dumping toxic residues off the Turkish Mediterranean coast.

‘Investigating the crimes, endeavouring to thwart Artun’s evil intentions, sees Spencer and Roeed, additionally a remarkable Swede Anders Eriksson, penetrate some of the amazing locales in Anatolia, including the underground city at Derinkuyu, created by ancient Christians in their efforts to survive.

‘But the worthy characters in the cast are by no means all internationals. A local female psychologist plays a leading role in solving the murders, inclusive of determining the Muslim Motive.

‘Establishing safe disposal of rhexium residues torments Spencer and Roeed to the end, also the dangers in exploiting the element. Political and economic consequences would be disruptive, but impact on the environment, on natural events, could be catastrophic.’

“Elements Of Nature” is intended for mature intelligent readers of both genders; ideally people with a taste for strictly plausible fiction who enjoy being spirited away to exotic localities. Note that all scenes are entirely authentic.

The publisher has advised that over-the–counter sales will be available at 85% of bookstores (Waterstone’s the main UK supplier). I suspect stores will take orders at this initial stage, the publisher being one of the new POD breed. Also, copies should be obtainable via bookstores and libraries elsewhere, and from Internet operators such as Amazon and ABEBooks.

Happy reading – whether my book or some other.

Sincerely, Jerry Cayzer.

Oh goody!

NOT KEEN ON ELEPHANTS GERRY

lol

I'll brave the Elements of Nature, Jerry.

(I've ordered a copy from AbeBooks.co.uk - I was able to find it there with the ISBN you've given here.)

Sincere congratulations!

Great stuff Jerry.
However, not my cup of tea, unfortunately.

Just bought "1812" by Adam Zamoyski this morning. I'm intrigued by Bonaparte's ill-fated invasion of Russia.

Will keep an eye out for your book though...

Thank you, jo anne and jarvo. I'm as pleased as Punch.

I'm intrigued, jo anne, about the economics of buying from abebooks.co.uk. Is it the case that the book is being printed both in England and the US (excuse me for not knowing), and you have found a lower price than I observed when comparing the two website quotes (abe being greater than amazon). And do you think your order will cost you less than through a bookstore?

Hello Jerry.

There is very little difference in the price when buying from www.amazon.co.uk (£13.99) or *Abebooks (£13.93).

*Bookseller: The Saint Bookstore (Southport, UK)
Price: £10.98
Quantity Available: > 20
Shipping Within UK: £2.95

Paperback. New. This book is printed especially for your order, this may delay delivery a few more days than normal orders.

I'll only know where the book has been printed when I receive it.

I think the price would be comparable from a bookshop and it's more convenient for me to have it delivered to home.

Thanks, jo anne. Very interesting. And there's a particular reason why . . .

I too noticed the Southport ABE source, and my romantic turn of mind causes me to suspect that The Saint Bookstore has been motivated by a certain mentioned in a prologue.

Just what that revelation is, my dear reader, you shall have to wait and see.

An afterthought, jo anne – one that strictly speaking I should keep to myself, but I cannot resist giving you what I see as the benefit of the notion:

When you have read the prologue to ‘Elements Of Nature’, skip forward to chapter three and read the first paragraph – not a word beyond, please. Then begin in the normal way at chapter one.

All Lancashire readers would appreciate the above suggestion I’m sure, whereas it would be wasted on foreigners.

Thank you, Jerry. I am looking forward to reading Elements of Nature and am happy to do as you ask.

I'll let you know when my copy arrives.

Duly noted, jo anne.

Well done Jerry - best of luck with it!

good luck jerry

Thank you aisforandy and bailey.

Btw aisforandy, despite the hectic tempo of my life recently, I managed to wade through 'The God Delusion,' and found it highly interesting, intriguing and disturbing.

I shall post my comments separately.

jo anne, I received a news bulletin from ABEBooks today, announcing a 10% discount on all books. A Christmas treat obviously. But they also state that postage, as always, is free to anywhere in the UK.

The latter advantage would appear to be a factor persuading you to buy new books through the Internet.

At my outpost 'shipment' costs are usually between two and three times the purchase price of out-of-print books.

Jerry - I also received news today:

Hello,

This is to confirm your order from The Saint Bookstore has now dispatched via Royal Mail packet post & should be there shortly.

Now, that's what I call news, jo anne.

Sorry if my rejuvenating the thread upsets anyone (I dragged it forward).

You see, I know of a prospective new member who intends contributing, and like Little Bo Peep, he wouldn't otherwise 'know where to find it.'

Hello Jerry.

First published by AuthorHouse 11/19/2009

ISBN: 978-1-4490-3285-2 (sc)

Printed in the United States of America
Bloomington, Indiana

This book is printed on acid-free paper.

A copy of 'Elements of Nature' has arrived here today.

Doubtlessly I'm late in catching up with you, jo anne. It seems that after the thread unravelled from MB-1, you restored it briefly but whilst I slept it became unstitched again.

I'm so glad the book arrived and earnestly hope you find it appealing and interesting (at least worth the expense).

Authorship needs to be an obsessive endeavour, particularly for the writer striving to achieve publication of fiction for the first time. The most usual time taken is said to be about ten years.

Quintus Horatius Flaccus, known to us as ‘Horace’ the Roman poet (65-8 BC), put it this way: ‘Nonumque prematur in annum.’ – Let it not be published until the ninth year.

Probably, as in my own case, speculative submissions to agents and/or publishers begin at a point during the years of striving when the writer believes the product might be ready. He/she fails in the objective whilst continuing to work on the product, a procedure that can continue indefinitely, or until success, the project is abandoned or the attempt to turn writing into authorship scrapped.

Some writers are fortunate in having someone capable and willing to read their stuff and comment constructively, otherwise the only feedback obtainable is from readers who are paid to be critical, employed by agents, publishers and literary consultants. Such was my lot, and boy-oh-boy can those readers be destructive.

At this moment besides, jo anne, I know of four people, friends/relatives who have ordered copies of ‘Elements Of Nature’, jo anne having received hers, and approx thirty or so who will probably purchase. It would seem that sooner or later, I might if I’m lucky receive comments from readers who have no axe to grind.

Hi Jerry
Congratulations on finally 'getting published'. I must search out your book. Hope you're well. Have a good Christmas. I am sure you know who I am!
See you when you next visit.
Ang

Well, I’ll go to the bottom of our stairs. You’re a rascal and no mistake, Our Ang.

Thank you for the kind words. I sincerely hope you’re well, though you must be hating the cold. I’m in the best of spirits.

Re the book, if you have read through the thread, you will have noticed how jo anne obtained a copy. I’ve been monitoring developments as best I can, which just means Internet progress, and I reckon ABE Books (abebooks.co.uk) are offering the best bargain. Furthermore, knowing how busy you are their delivery to your door, free what’s more, should appeal.

I would certainly like to be back in Wigan sometime soon. However, I’m committed to April/May in Oz, though I’m thinking that if I had a literary excuse, e.g. the book selling so well that the publisher sort of demands my presence, I would shoot across for two weeks or so late in May/Early June, i.e. there and back from Adelaide.

Am I to take it that this is a response to my email, or can I expect that separately – there’s a first time for everything. Perhaps it will help if I whisper . . . I luv you.