We’re finally doing it! This week, ten lucky winners will get the “two-pack” promo package containing A Man at Arms and The Arcadian, plus a fold-out scroll detailing the links between the two … and a hand-made pewter “X” pin, in honor of the Roman Tenth Legion that plays such a prominent role in both books.

There’s an axiom in every army in the world.

I asked in last week’s post if our readers would be interested in a drawing (as in, me pulling ten winning tickets out of a hat) to win the “two-pack” promo piece that includes signed copies of THE ARCADIAN and its predecessor, A MAN AT ARMS, plus some other fun goodies.

A promotion idea that has worked for us in the past is to do a drawing (i.e. plucking a winning ticket out of a hat) for a prize.

Some other ways to get the word out, even if you’re NOT famous …

One of the ways we promoted A MAN AT ARMS a few years ago was to offer a half-hour ZOOM call with me.

They say do podcasts, signings, speak, do public appearances. But the thing that moves the needle most is right here.

I promised a “report from the trenches” on my promotion of THE ARCADIAN, so we can all learn from my mistakes. Here goes …

Brothers and sisters, with your permission I’m gonna take the next few weeks in this space to promote THE ARCADIAN.

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to interview one of the great fighter aces of the Vietnam era.