Steve Alten Newsletter


November 2008
In This Issue
MEG Movie Update
New E-Store Coming In Novemebr
Website Updated With A New Look
The LOCH Is The Book Out Of Print?
The LOCH Fundraiser Opportunity
How To Overcome Grief
Coming attractions - Sneak Peeks
A New Feature: SHARE YOUR RECIPES

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I purposely held this newsletter back until Barack Obama officially won the U.S. Presidency in a historical election that transcends politics. While my Republican fans may feel differently, I hope you will put country first and give the man a chance -- he is everything good America represents. I also look forward to the new reality show on NBC: "You betcha I'm as smart as a 1st grader," starring Sarah Palin and Joe the Plumber. With that, here's your November update.

MEG Movie Update
The new script received high grades from some serious players and we're hoping to get a commitment from a major director soon. Don't ask me who, just cross the fingers!

New E-Store Coming In Novemebr
We're in the process of revamping the Angel's Lair E- Store at SteveAlten.com with all new items featuring an all-new MEG logo. We'll also debut the new MEG Read poster for 2009. We'll send out a special e-mail alert when the store opens. Proceeds from items sold support the Adopt-An-Author program, a free nationwide non-profit that encourages teenagers to read.

Website Updated With A New Look
The SteveAlten.com website has a new look. Visit the MEG: Hell's Aquarium link (click on the book cover) to view a sneak peek of some of the amazing interior artwork I had commissioned by forensics artist Bill McDonald.

See New Look...

The LOCH Is The Book Out Of Print?
Well, sort of. Tsunami Books, which published the original hardback and the trade paperback (a hardcover size edition with a paperback cover) closed its doors last year. The new mass market paperback debuts from Tor/Forge Books in May, along with MEG: Hell's Aquarium (Variance Publishing) so no books are being distributed. Teachers and groups needing to raise funds can purchase books (see below).

The LOCH Fundraiser Opportunity
Looking for a way to generate money for a fundraiser? Tsunami Books has 18,000 mint condition First Editions of The Loch in a warehouse that they are willing to sell in bundles of 500 to 1,000 for $1.00 a book! (hardback retails for $27.95). This makes a great opportunity for teachers, who can re-sell the books to students at a significant discount and still reap a nice profit to support your school. For more information, contact Leisa Coffman at 740-756-7650.

How To Overcome Grief
An important article, sent in from one of my readers that deals with overcoming the news of cancer or other debilitating diseases.

How To Overcome Grief Article...

Coming attractions - Sneak Peeks
A. A sneak chapter of GRIM REAPER, along with the cover art.
B. A sneak peek at a new project, entitled SHARK MAN.
C. A new character contest for PHOBOS (Domain part 3).
D. An update on progress in getting The LOCH into production.

A New Feature: SHARE YOUR RECIPES
With Thanksgiving coming up, I thought it might be fun to offer readers an opportunity to share recipes for their favorite dishes. I'll start the ball rolling with my favorite dessert, created by my maternal grandmother, Miriam Rosen, a saint of a woman who passed on a few years ago. If you are a chocolate lover like me, you will love this recipe!

MOMMOM ROSEN'S FUDGE BROWNIES

Ingredients: 4 squares bakers chocolate (unsweetened), half cup of butter, 4 eggs, 2 cups sugar, 1 cup unsifted all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 cup of coarsely chopped walnuts.

Melt chocolate and butter over low heat and cool slightly. Beat eggs and gradually beat in sugar for 2 to 3 minutes. Blend in chocolate mixture. Stir in flour, then add vanilla and nuts. Spread in a greased 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in pan. Makes about 2 dozen.

*IF YOU HAVE A RECIPE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE, please e-mail me at MEG82159@aol.com Put RECIPE in the subject line.

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That's all for now. Stay well, stay safe and know this author appreciates you very much.

Sincerely,

Steve Alten