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My Word Is My Bond

I got a private message from someone via Goodreads tonight. This isn't something new. Oftentimes a reader will contact me through my author page there, and occasionally I'll get a writer asking me if I'd be interested in their book since I reviewed and liked a book they think is similar to theirs. But the message I got tonight, well, it takes the cake. The subject said simply: Heh Ho.

The message, after an address and phone number:

Anyone who sends me a hardcopy book is guaranteed a review on both Amazon and Goodreads. Dictum Meum Pactum.

Thanks for reading all the way down,

XXXXXXX

The Xs, of course, replace the person's name. And that little ditty of Latin? It means "My word is my bond." How quaint.

So, you know me, I clicked on this troll's person's profile and found some interesting stuff. Like, this person is ranked among the top 25 "top reviewers" on Goodreads. This person is also among the top 100 "best reviewers" on Goodreads. Even more, this person is among the top 50 "top users" on Goodreads ... whatever that is.

More fun facts:

  • 909 books read
  • 26 books currently-reading
  • 2437 books to-read

Neat, huh?

Now here's the really cool thing.

Are you ready?

This person just joined Goodreads this past September.

Heh Ho.

Signed Paperback Copies

I've actually had more than one person contact me in regards to getting signed paperback copies of a few of my books (presumably for the holidays), so I wanted to remind everyone that if you ever wanted a signed copy of any of my books in print (including the Hint Fiction anthology, which, along with Phantom Energy, makes a great stocking stuffer), just email me at robert (at) robertswartwood (dot) com and I'll hook you up. Typically I'll charge you retail price, plus a buck or two for shipping depending where you live, but since it's the holiday season I'll throw in free shipping -- even for international readers. But act fast, if you want copies before Christmas. And, as always, if you'd like me to "sign" your ebook, you can do so through the very cool Authorgraph.