November 2020 – Page 2 – Through A Glass Darkly

Weird World War III contributor, Nick Mamatas, has edited an intriguing anthology that hits stores today called Wonder and Glory Forever: Awe-Inspiring Lovecraftian Fiction. Weird World War III contributor, Erica Satifka, also has a story in it.

This is the first Lovecraftian anthology focusing on the theme of the sublime. It also has one of my favorite Clark Ashton Smith stories in it, so if that’s any indication of the book’s overall vibe, I highly encourage folks to pick up a copy today. It’s a great companion to Weird World War III. And if you haven’t picked up a copy of that yet…well…please order one by clicking on your preferred bookstore below.

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Kevin P. Hallett at Tangent Online just posted this very thoughtful review of Weird World War III today, which coincidentally is my birthday. You can check it out here.

“A fascinating way to see how different authors of speculative fiction approach a similar theme… This was an enjoyable collection of speculative fiction presenting several interesting takes on WWIII scenarios between the US and Russia. The overall quality was high.”
— Kevin P. Hallett in Tangent Online

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Here’s a cumulative summary of all the promotional activity I’ve compiled as of November 13, 2020. The additions this week are my interviews on Coast to Coast AM as well as a promotional spot by Baen Books and an interview of Erica L. Satifka by the good people at Podside Picnic.

So far, Weird World War III has garnered media appearances in the following formats:

15 Radio / Podcast / Video Interviews
2 Written Interviews
6 Features or Blog Posts
2 Reviews
2 Think Pieces
1 Ad
63 Blog Posts on Through a Glass Darkly

More specifically, Weird World War III has been mentioned or appeared in the below formats and venues:

Podcasts / Interviews (Video or Radio)

Chaz Brenchley, Jeannie Warner, John Schmidt, Sean Patrick Hazlett, “Episode 60 – Weird Wars with Sean Patrick Hazlett“, Writers Drinking Coffee, 11 August 2020
Mike Davis, Benjamin Handelman, Matthew Carpenter, Richard Bunting, Laird Barron, and John Langan, “Interviews: Laird Barron, John Langan“, Lovecraft eZine, 23 August 2020 (John Langan, talks about his story, “Second Front”, in Weird World War III at the 1:56:44-minute mark)
Various Baen Authors and Editors, “Baen Virtual Roadshow: Dragon Con 2020“, Baen Books, 10 September 2020 (I introduce the anthology at the 16:34-minute mark)
Heidi Hollis and Sean Patrick Hazlett, “Weird World War III w/Sean Patrick Hazlett“, Angels to Aliens, 28 September 2020
John Goodwin and Sean Patrick Hazlett, “91. Sean Patrick Hazlett combines real-world paranormal with dark fantasy“, Writers & Illustrators of the Future Podcast, 28 September 2020
Joe Montaldo and Sean Patrick Hazlett, “Sean Patrick Hazlett”, UFO Undercover with Joe Montaldo, 14 October 2020
Dave Scott and Sean Patrick Hazlett, “A Different Future with Sean Patrick Hazlett“, Spaced Out Radio, 15 October 2020
Richard Syrett and Sean Patrick Hazlett, “Episode #471 Weird World War 3“, Conspiracy Unlimited, 18 October 2020
Michael Sisco and Sean Patrick Hazlett, “The Threat From China. Is it Serious or Exaggerated?“, The Michael Sisco Show, 18 October 2020
Mary Jane Popp, “Interview with Sean Patrick Hazlett”, Popoff with Mary Jane Popp, KAHI Radio, 19 October 2020

Harold Mason, Thomas Lucken, and Maricela Rodriguez, “Sean Hazlett – Army Veteran and Book Author/Editor“, The Veteran’s Show, WLMR Radio-DB, 20 October 2020
David Afsharirad, Sean Patrick Hazlett, John Langan, T.C. McCarthy, and Erica Satifka, “Editor and Authors on Weird World War III“, Baen Free Radio Hour, 30 October 2020
Sherri Rabinowitz and Sean Patrick Hazlett, “Chatting With Sherri welcomes award winning author; Sean Patrick Hazlett!“, Chatting with Sherri, 5 November 2020
Richard Syrett, “Book of Enoch / Alternate Reality Wars“, Coast to Coast AM, 7/8 November 2020
Pete Johannsen, Karlo Yeager Rodriguez, and Erica L. Satifka, “The Big So So“, Podside Picnic, 10 November 2020 (Erica Satifka talks about her story, “Where You Lead, I Will Follow: An Oral History of the Denver Incident”, in Weird World War III at the 30:55-minute mark)

Interviews / Profiles (Online)

Ken Mammarella, “U.S. v. Russia: ‘Weird World War IIl,’ conceived by a Delaware editor“, Town Square Delaware, 28 September 2020
Ken Mammarella, “U.S. v. Russia: ‘Weird World War IIl,’ conceived by a Delaware editor“, Delaware Live, 28 September 2020
Sheila English, “Talking Weird World War III with Sean Patrick Hazlett“, ReadersEntertainment.com, 7 October 2020

Features / Mentions

Bob Pastorella, “Look Out For … Weird World War III, edited by Sean Patrick Hazlett“, This Is Horror, 1 October 2020
Rick Klaw, “Tachyon Tidbits Featuring Nancy Springer, Lisa Goldstein, Lavie Tidhar, Ellen Datlow, and Nick Mamatas“, Tachyon Publications, 12 October 2020
Sara A. Hoyt, “Weird World War III“, Instapundit, 13 October 2020
Sheila English, “Weird World War III: Sneak Peek!“, ReadersEntertainment.com, 6 October 2020
Alex Shvartsman, “New Stories Published & Other October News“, Alex Shvartsman’s Speculative Fiction, 6 October 2020
Kev Harrison, “News Round-up Week Ending 9 October 2020“, This Is Horror, 8 October 2020

Reviews

Don Sakers, “The Reference Library“, Analog Science Fiction and Fact Magazine, 27 October 2020
Pat Patterson, “WEIRD WORLD WAR III, edited by Sean Patrick Hazlett“, Papa Pat Rambles, 31 October 2020

Think Pieces

Sean Patrick Hazlett, “The Big Idea: Sean Patrick Hazlett“, whatever.scalzi.com, 7 October 2020
Sean Patrick Hazlett, “Uncanny Timing for a Dark Season“, ReadersEntertainment.com, 11 October 2020

Baen Books, “Weird World War III” Advertisement on YouTube, November 2020

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A Book Launch in the Time of COVID-19 and Cyberwar (Continued)

In the first five weeks since launch, BookScan reported a total of 224 Weird World War III US retail print sales.

Below are the BookScan US trade paperback sales as reported by Amazon for the period of November 2nd through November 8th by geography. As a reminder, BookScan compiles point-of-sales data from ~10,000 retailers throughout the US, including Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com, Target, and Buy.Com. Retailers such as Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club do not participate. As such, BookScan estimates that this point-of-sales data represent about 75% of all brick-and-mortar and online retail print book sales in the US. It does not include ebook sales, sales outside the US, sales to libraries, or used book sales.

According to Bookscan, Weird World War III sold 20 copies last week, which is more than the 18 sold in week four. I believe the entirety of this increase is due to my appearance on Coast to Coast AM this past Sunday morning. As I mentioned last week, Coast to Coast AM has a weekly audience of 2.75 million people.

Amazon reviews for Weird World War III continue to trickle in, and all have still been four or five stars.

Again, if you’re reading this and still haven’t purchased a copy yet, please do. All you need do is click one of the links below. If you have purchased a copy, thank you so much. If you don’t mind doing a quick Amazon review, I would be even more grateful.

Stay tuned for next week’s report. Onward!