I just checked Amazon and they’ve only got 4 copies of MHI left in stock. I think that’s pretty cool in that I got my trade paperback from a major publisher to sell out, but I’ve still got no idea how many copies they ordered to begin with.

Autographed copies will start going out this Saturday. I’ve got about 20 here, and 35 more on the way, should be here early next week. I’m starting to run low on patches too, but should have enough to get through this.

If you haven’t checked out the Hold The Pig Steady songwriting contest, you really should. Once again, I’m blown away by the talent. You guys rock.

On that note, we’re still taking entries on the patch contest until the end of the month. We’ve got some awesome entries there.

I’ll be going to the ITRC in Wyoming next week. If you’ve not heard of it, it is a team shooting match. One person on carbine (me) shooting from 0-500 yards, one person on precision rifle shooting from 500-1000 yards (Atomic Ferret).  This was a last minute thing thrown together because SWAT magazine needs one of their authors to go. I’m out of shape, out of practice (more shoot! less write!) , and if we don’t come in last, I’ll be a happy man. That said there is one stage shot from a fast moving helicopter… Yes. I get to shoot a rifle stage from a helicopter. How friggin’ cool is that?

MHI:2 is being edited now.  I think I’m getting closer on it. #1 seems to be doing well, so I’m pretty sure #2 will sell.  Then I’ll do another edit pass at TGC:HM and I’ll start submitting it.

http://gungeekrants.blogspot.com/2009/08/hold-pig-steady.html 

Head over to Gun Geek Rants. We have a band capable of producing proper metal and interested in the challenge of recording the song from MHI. 

If you remember, this is the song from Owen’s brother’s band, Cabbage Point Killing Machine.  The only known parts of the song were sung by Skippy.  “Hold pig steady … dum dum dum … ra ra ra … yeah. Pig. Pig! PIG!”

And no spoilers, but Skippy isn’t the clearest of speakers. So that gives you a lot of room to work.

Let’s ROCK!

EDIT:  A google search shows a surprising number of hits for “Hold the Pig Steady.” Apparently holding your pig steady for various things is rather important, and should not in any way be taken lightly.  Monster Hunter Nation is not responsible for any injuries sustained from lack of proper pig manipulation. Void in California.

http://www.madogre.com/Interviews/Guns_Of_MHI.htm 

George has done a series of articles “Guns of X” where he goes through a movie and talks about every gun in every scene. He is attempting to do the same thing with MHI. It is still a work in progress, because as he says, there are a LOT of guns in this book.

Check out his other Guns Of articles. They are pretty sweet.

Direct from Casa De Correia, autographed copies of MHI, to your door!

It looks like there is enough interest, so I’m going to order a bunch more copies of Monster Hunter International.  You can order them direct from me, and if you want your autograph personalized at all, just include that in the ordering notes. 

I’m going to charge cover price $7.99 + $4 for shipping and handling. (it looks like I can mail a paperback for $2.50 something + I’ve got to buy the padded envelopes, and figure most of you will probably pay with Paypal so that should cover the fees).  

My Paypal is slg2qcorreia AT yahoo DOT com.  That is an S L G, not Sig. It is an old Utah State designation, but I’ve had it for a long time.

If you don’t like Paypal e-mail me at that same address and I’ll send you my mailing address.

I will try to turn these around as quickly as possible. I sold all but a couple of my copies at Saturday’s signing, (not bad for a town with one stoplight!) and am ordering more copies today.

EDIT: Forgot, if you want a patch also, just include another $2.50 and say so. I usually charge $3.00, but that is because I usually have to pay for the stamps too.

Thanks,

-Larry

I’ll be at Out of the Box in Delta Utah tomorrow from 3-5 doing a Q&A and signing books.