limited edition chapbook available SOLD OUT!

I wanted to have something new and cool to show off when I went to the Grand Slam Sci-Fi Summit back in March, so I worked like crazy and made a very limited edition chapbook called More Than This, which is a few stories from the Do You Want Kids With That? manuscript (which is a book similar to Dancing Barefoot, but all about stepparenting.)

I wanted it to be something really cool and worth having, so in addition to three stories that I really like, I asked Ben Claassen to do an illustration like the ones he did for Dancing Barefoot, and I asked my stepson Ryan if he'd write a foreword. Luckily for us all, they both agreed, and the result is really cool, if I say so myself.

I only made 200 of these books, and sold 51 58 of them at the convention. Since I gave Ryan and Nolan numbers one and two respectively, that means there are 147 140 left in the whole entire universe, including the far off Dangot (that's pronounced "dang-oh," not "dan-got," which you may have heard) Nebula.

I was only going to make 100 for the convention, but it didn't cost that much to increase the run to 200, and I figured that I'd be able to offer whatever was left on this here website.

See where I'm going with this? I knew ya did!

If you'd like to pick up one of these limited-edition chapbooks, you can use the "Buy Now" button below. I'll sign the chapbook to whomever you want, and number it by hand with my very favorite squishy-handled pen. I'll keep this offer up as long as I have books, and of course I'll refund any orders that come in after they're all gone (assuming they sell out.)

One last thing: in the writing and editing process of Do You Want Kids With That?, my editor and I have come to the conclusion that it probably doesn't work as a full-length book (long story) but will almost certainly work very well as a 60-minute audiobook. So it's quite likely that this will be the only way you can get your hands on this material in any sort of book form.

If you're interested, here are the details:

More Than This - A Personalized, Autographed Chapbook by Wil Wheaton, featuring a foreword from my stepson Ryan.
Length: 20 pages.
Price: $25.00 (includes shipping)

Please allow 3-5 weeks for processing and shipping. At this time, I can only accept domestic US orders (international shipping is a real bitch for a small time operation like mine, and I have to increase the costs quite a bit to justify the extra time and work. Sorry.) If you have questions, put them in comments, so I can sort of FAQ it up. Thanks.

UPDATE: As of 8:30 PM PDT, there are just 75 left. 74 left (I thought I should probably set one aside for my mom.)

UPDATE AGAIN: As of 9:38 PM PDT there are just 32 left. Wow.

UPDATED AGAIN AGAIN: At 11:05 PM PDT, there are only 11 books left.

UPDATED ONE LAST TIME: It's 11:44 PM PDT, and all the books have been ordered, so I'm going to bed now. I'll start processing orders tomorrow after breakfast. Thanks to everyone who placed orders!

Comments

[towers16]

If there is any left come early Thursday Morning (Yeah that's really going to happen)I'll gladly pick one up. If not would you consider doing a second run? For us fan boys(hum...Fan MEN....does not have the same ring to it.) who have very poor timing when it comes to disposable income.

[Wil]

Sorry, towers16, but the whole point of limited editions is that they're limited, so I can't do a second run.

Once this little chapbook is in the hands of readers, though, if the feedback is positive enough, I may do a few different limited-run chapbooks in the future.

[Andrew Ferguson]

Oh oh oh, so exciting! Can't wait to read it!

[Chuck]

Hey Wil, I'm really glad I checked my blog subscriptions today so I could order before you sold out. Looking forward to reading, assuming I placed my order in time!

[Todd]

For you international folks, assuming you trust J. Random Stranger on the Intarwebs (but located in the US), send email to my name @ gnosh.net and I will buy a book and forward it on to you for cost.

[Amplix]

aaaaaa

so that's what I get for not coming online all day..
Sold out, dag nabbit

[Katrina]

damnit, sold out! Curse my need for sleep! You gotta offer these things earlier in the day for us east-coasters, Wil.

[Jazzlvraz]

Please consider finding a printed alternative for "Do You Want Kids With That?"; price is almost literally no bar (for me). I check your site as part of my morning ritual at 0430MST, thus I missed the chapbook. I don't like audiobooks because no one reads out loud so fast as I do to myself and there's nothing else one can do while listening to a book, unlike the simple ability to listen to music while reading. I own Dancing Barefoot and Just A Geek, I enjoy all your writing, and I want to add another piece to my collection. I know, however, that if I've never been able to listen to Shelby Foote read from his own Civil War masterwork (I've had the tapes for over 10 years) I'll probably never be able to listen to you either.

[EmmaPeel007]

Thanks for the Roxy Music reference first thing in the morning - now I gotta dig out my Best Of CD and bring it into work. It will definately set the tone - along with the ever popular "London Calling" - for my "Pre-E3 Hysteria" day.

Now I've got Virginia Plain stuck in my head...

[jasonandrew]

Hi,

You should thnk about maybe going to POD priting. It is cheaper, the quality is the same, and with the right service you can get your stuff all over the world.

Our first anthology can be seen at http://www.simianpublishing.com/catalog.html

I don't know if you are into writing fantasy, but the guidelines for our next anthology is at http://www.simianpublishing.com/guidelines.html

[SilverWolf]

Aargh! I'm another one that checks your blog first thing in the morning, so I completely missed out on this opportunity. Although I've enjoyed your "podcasts" (since as yet they haven't required an actual iPod...), I would REALLY prefer that "Do You Want Kids With That?" be offered in a hard copy format. I have both of your other books, and while audio books have their place, they are not a replacement for hard copy any more than e-books are. There's no substitute for the printed page. (Especially since there is no possibility of putting illustrations in an audiobook...)

I wish I could have an opportunity to have my current books signed, but as I live in Colorado and don't get to California, it doesn't look like that will ever happen. Sigh...

[Craig Steffen]

I would like to add my request for another print run of this book. Insight Communications, the local cable modem company, has had their network down for the last 5 days for unannounced upgrades. So I don't have internet access except at work, and I missed the entire ordering period.

To add emphasis to this request, I missed getting a first edition of Dancing Barefoot. I ordered one from Amazon, who a month later (after the direct copies from Monolith Press were gone) then said that they didn't have any copies after all.

Failing getting more paper copies out, if the audio book version could please contain all the material in the printed version (including the foreward), that'd be really cool.

Thanks a lot,

Craig Steffen

[scottthomlinson]

Man! Talk about a bad time to be without the Net! I too was without Net and I would like to add my request for a second run or maybe .pdf download?.

Reminder to self - Get Wi-Fi implant so not to miss Wil's blog again.

[Joe]

How about Radio Free Burrito episodes containing readings from the book, or maybe just a portion of it? Maybe the narration can be followed by some original afterthought or reflection...

Looking for compelling RFB content? It's right under your nose. I'd gladly monopolize my company's bandwidth to download it!

[darla8855]

I love mine! I picked it up at the Grand Slam from some guy with a scruffy goatee. But I needed it - which was confirmed by the author!

[ShadowTracer]

Hi! I was listening to Connecticut NPR yesterday and there was a pretty fascinating interview with a woman who put together a book of essays by step parents and step children who talk about their experiences. If anyone wants to listen to it, you can hear it online.

http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wnpr/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=911727&pid=173

[Andrew Ferguson]

Could you release it as an eBook? Or perhaps as a simple insert to the audio book version? Personally, I like to read along when I'm listening to someone read.

[justme]

Congrats on selling out! I'm sorry I didn't get one. But I also really enjoy your performances of your books, so I'll look forward to that.

On an entirely unrelated subject, I have to tell you ... in person, the guy in this link looks so much like you, it's mezmerizing. If he ever does anything worth making a bio - pic about, you're totally in! I'll hope for something really juicy and controversial so it's a good part, but don't hold your breathe.
http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4239&SessionId=42

[justme]

Congrats on selling out! Umm ... selling all your books, I mean. That didn't come out right ...

I'm sorry I didn't get one. But I also really enjoy your performances of your books, so I'll look forward to that.

On an entirely unrelated subject, I have to tell you ... in person, the guy in this link looks so much like you, it's mezmerizing. If he ever does anything worth making a bio - pic about, you're totally in! I'll hope for something really juicy and controversial so it's a good part, but don't hold your breathe.
http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4239&SessionId=42

Oh, and ... Hi Wil's mom! Good job!!

[justme]

Oh! Party foul. Sorry for the double post.

[Marie A.]

Damn, I go to work for 24 hrs come back to read one of my favorite sites and find I just missed the opportunity to have your awesome chap book. You need like some cool email alert or mobile alert when your going to do that kinda thing (for those of us who are too busy during a work day to get to a computer.) As disappoinment sets in for the chapbook, I can look forward to the audiobook I hope. Have a great day!

[Ludger-B]

So why don't you make a PDF file for downloading for your int. fans.

You could sell it on like the mp3 file of JAG.

Greetings from Germany.

[gusgreeper]

no copies for canadians!! BAH

[SandieK]

*sigh* figures Id see this the day after. dangit =*(

[SandieK]

Sandies Stoopid Questions: If Im ever actually around at a time when I can take adcantage of one of these deals, what/where is the official ordering link/email?
Was there an inter-post link that was removed after you sold them all, or something else?