OT: Announcing ONLY SUPERHUMAN, my first original novel! - Page 11

Christopher · October 24 2012, 08:53 PM

Wow, that's great news! This is the best review I've gotten yet. Thanks, Library Journal! And thanks, comsol, for bringing it to my attention!

comsol · October 25 2012, 03:54 AM

You're welcome. I've been looking forward to this book since you first mentioned it. Back when I was first actively reading comics (mid 70's to mid 80's) I was pretty much a DC reader, except for the Marvel Handbook series that came out in the early 80's. I loved the diagrams of the equipment and the "scientific" explanations of the various superheroes and their powers - even if it was still basically comic book science - so this book is right up my alley.

rafterman1701 · October 28 2012, 12:21 PM

Just finished it. It was pretty good. Definitely read like Christopher. I really hope there's more to come. It would be cool to see more of this world. Congrats on getting this published.

Christopher · November 3 2012, 03:04 PM

I’ve been interviewed by the book blog The Qwillery about Only Superhuman. Here’s the link:

http://qwillery.blogspot.com/2012/11...l-bennett.html

There’s also a giveaway of a copy of the novel, which you can enter simply by commenting on the interview post. Details at the link.

ronny · December 20 2012, 09:07 PM

Looks like round 2 of the pose off between John Scalzi and Jim Hines is on and they have chosen Only Superhuman.

http://twitpic.com/bnhhen

This could get disturbing, especially considering the results from round 1, http://www.jimchines.com/2012/12/pos...h-john-scalzi/

Corran Horn · December 27 2012, 04:03 AM

yikes.

Allyn Gibson · December 27 2012, 01:35 PM

ronny wrote:

Looks like round 2 of the pose off between John Scalzi and Jim Hines is on and they have chosen Only Superhuman.

http://twitpic.com/bnhhen

Wow, a real-life The Hawkeye Initiative!

Steve Mollmann · December 27 2012, 04:04 PM

The results of the Only Superhuman Christmas pose-off are here: http://www.jimchines.com/2012/12/chr...hts-vs-tights/

Admiral_Young · December 30 2012, 09:38 AM

Christopher...I was wondering if you had any idea yet if there will be a paperback release for Only Superhuman? I bought the Kindle version (which I've yet to get to) but was curious if there are any plans for such a thing? (apologies if this has already been brought up).

Christopher · December 30 2012, 03:39 PM

Admiral_Young wrote:

Christopher...I was wondering if you had any idea yet if there will be a paperback release for Only Superhuman?

I believe that's slated for September '13.

Greg Cox · December 30 2012, 03:56 PM

There will definitely be a mass-market edition in the coming year. Can't remember the exact date right now.

Christopher · December 30 2012, 06:47 PM

They’re a couple of months late, but I’ve finally completed and posted the annotations for Only Superhuman on my website. The page-by-page annotations and other background notes, artwork, and interviews can be accessed from the main page for the novel:

http://home.fuse.net/ChristopherLBen...iction.html#OS

Zedferret · December 31 2012, 01:35 AM

Excellent novel Mr Bennett, I love hard sci-fi, especially near-future and body modification. Elements that I loved in Alistair Reynold's 'Revelation Space' and K.S. Robinson's '2312' and to a lesser extent Iain M. Banks Culture novels. I felt your novel stands quite comfortably with these writers. I would love to see more work from this universe.
In fact my only complaint would be that it seems to be more marketed as a superhero book, when it clearly isn't. (much to my relief!)

Christopher · December 31 2012, 01:58 AM

Zedferret wrote:

Excellent novel Mr Bennett, I love hard sci-fi, especially near-future and body modification. Elements that I loved in Alistair Reynold's 'Revelation Space' and K.S. Robinson's '2312' and to a lesser extent Iain M. Banks Culture novels. I felt your novel stands quite comfortably with these writers. I would love to see more work from this universe.

Thank you so much!

In fact my only complaint would be that it seems to be more marketed as a superhero book, when it clearly isn't. (much to my relief!)

Well, it's supposed to be a realistic superhero book as well as a transhumanist space adventure.

Admiral_Young · December 31 2012, 04:25 AM

Excellent news! Thanks Christopher and Greg for the answer

October 24 2012, 08:53 PM	#151
Christopher Writer	Re: OT: Announcing ONLY SUPERHUMAN, my first original novel! Wow, that's great news! This is the best review I've gotten yet. Thanks, Library Journal! And thanks, comsol, for bringing it to my attention! __________________ Christopher L. Bennett Homepage -- Includes purchasing links for Only Superhuman, on sale now! Updated 12/30/12 with annotations for the novel. Written Worlds -- My blog

October 25 2012, 03:54 AM	#152
comsol Commander Location: Centroplex, Low Earth Orbit	Re: OT: Announcing ONLY SUPERHUMAN, my first original novel! You're welcome. I've been looking forward to this book since you first mentioned it. Back when I was first actively reading comics (mid 70's to mid 80's) I was pretty much a DC reader, except for the Marvel Handbook series that came out in the early 80's. I loved the diagrams of the equipment and the "scientific" explanations of the various superheroes and their powers - even if it was still basically comic book science - so this book is right up my alley. __________________ Right, now that we have them right where they want us.

October 28 2012, 12:21 PM	#153
rafterman1701 Commodore	Re: OT: Announcing ONLY SUPERHUMAN, my first original novel! Just finished it. It was pretty good. Definitely read like Christopher. I really hope there's more to come. It would be cool to see more of this world. Congrats on getting this published. __________________ http://www.jamesparr.squarespace.com

November 3 2012, 03:04 PM	#154
Christopher Writer	Re: OT: Announcing ONLY SUPERHUMAN, my first original novel! I’ve been interviewed by the book blog The Qwillery about Only Superhuman. Here’s the link: http://qwillery.blogspot.com/2012/11...l-bennett.html There’s also a giveaway of a copy of the novel, which you can enter simply by commenting on the interview post. Details at the link. __________________ Christopher L. Bennett Homepage -- Includes purchasing links for Only Superhuman, on sale now! Updated 12/30/12 with annotations for the novel. Written Worlds -- My blog

December 20 2012, 09:07 PM	#155
ronny Fleet Captain Location: San Francisco, CA	Re: OT: Announcing ONLY SUPERHUMAN, my first original novel! Looks like round 2 of the pose off between John Scalzi and Jim Hines is on and they have chosen Only Superhuman. http://twitpic.com/bnhhen This could get disturbing, especially considering the results from round 1, http://www.jimchines.com/2012/12/pos...h-john-scalzi/ __________________ If you want people to respect your ideas, get better ideas. - John Scalzi

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December 27 2012, 04:03 AM	#156
Corran Horn Vice Admiral Location: I-L	Re: OT: Announcing ONLY SUPERHUMAN, my first original novel! yikes. __________________ "I don't drink, I don't smoke, I don't do drugs. I play video games, which I think is a far superior addiction to any of those other ones. "

December 27 2012, 04:04 PM	#158
Steve Mollmann Rear Admiral Location: 2010	Re: OT: Announcing ONLY SUPERHUMAN, my first original novel! The results of the Only Superhuman Christmas pose-off are here: http://www.jimchines.com/2012/12/chr...hts-vs-tights/ __________________ "All of time and space. Everywhere and anywhere, every star that ever was. Where do you want to start?" Exploring the Universe

December 30 2012, 09:38 AM	#159
Admiral_Young Fleet Admiral Location: Metropolis	Re: OT: Announcing ONLY SUPERHUMAN, my first original novel! Christopher...I was wondering if you had any idea yet if there will be a paperback release for Only Superhuman? I bought the Kindle version (which I've yet to get to) but was curious if there are any plans for such a thing? (apologies if this has already been brought up). __________________ Admiral Young Chief of Operations Ignoring the The Last Stand since 2011.

December 30 2012, 03:56 PM	#161
Greg Cox Vice Admiral Location: Oxford, PA	Re: OT: Announcing ONLY SUPERHUMAN, my first original novel! There will definitely be a mass-market edition in the coming year. Can't remember the exact date right now. __________________ www.gregcox-author.com

December 30 2012, 06:47 PM	#162
Christopher Writer	Re: OT: Announcing ONLY SUPERHUMAN, my first original novel! They’re a couple of months late, but I’ve finally completed and posted the annotations for Only Superhuman on my website. The page-by-page annotations and other background notes, artwork, and interviews can be accessed from the main page for the novel: http://home.fuse.net/ChristopherLBen...iction.html#OS __________________ Christopher L. Bennett Homepage -- Includes purchasing links for Only Superhuman, on sale now! Updated 12/30/12 with annotations for the novel. Written Worlds -- My blog

December 31 2012, 01:35 AM	#163
Zedferret Ensign	Re: OT: Announcing ONLY SUPERHUMAN, my first original novel! Excellent novel Mr Bennett, I love hard sci-fi, especially near-future and body modification. Elements that I loved in Alistair Reynold's 'Revelation Space' and K.S. Robinson's '2312' and to a lesser extent Iain M. Banks Culture novels. I felt your novel stands quite comfortably with these writers. I would love to see more work from this universe. In fact my only complaint would be that it seems to be more marketed as a superhero book, when it clearly isn't. (much to my relief!)

December 31 2012, 04:25 AM	#165
Admiral_Young Fleet Admiral Location: Metropolis	Re: OT: Announcing ONLY SUPERHUMAN, my first original novel! Excellent news! Thanks Christopher and Greg for the answer __________________ Admiral Young Chief of Operations Ignoring the The Last Stand since 2011.