Steve Alten March Newsletter |
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TO: My Readers, Friends… but especially to my MEGheads:
In case you missed the last newsletter – big news!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
For as long as I have been personally answering reader email (25 years and counting), it seems that both MEGheads and book collectors have been attempting to compile a complete set of mint condition hardbacks of the MEG series – a difficult task made even harder by the small print run of MEG: Generations (only 5,000 first edition hardbacks). And because three different publishing houses (TOR, Kensington & A & M Pub) control the hardback rights, I never saw a way for it to happen… until four months ago when I discovered a loophole in my contracts… the key word being “compete” as in, “forbidden to compete.”
It seems that there is one format never mentioned in any publishing contract I signed: Leather bound Collector’s Editions, and for good reason – booksellers do not carry these expensive editions and a publisher cannot afford to stock and sell them – they are simply too expensive to print and risk returns on.
For A & M, it is perfect! Most important – this gives me one last shot to bring together every MEG – every novel, every MEG novella, the amazing graphic novel, and then place everything in chronological order and treat it as if it were a made-for-TV NETFLIX series. This is my gift to you, something you will have long after I’m gone – my very best to my best and most deserving fans.
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Introducing MEG: LEGACY - a seven-volume Special Collector’s Edition Set of everything in the MEG SERIES including:
- A new 25th Anniversary edition of MEG, with the prequel (Origins) woven into the storyline.
- Angel of Death novella one (never-before published).
- Angel of Death novella two. (never-before read or published, it be placed in between The TRENCH and before MEG: Primal Waters and cover the 14 year gap.
- The six MEG comics (by Mike Miller and J.S. Earls) which make up the masterpiece that is the MEG graphic novel.
- New graphic MEG images, commentary from the author… plus lots more extras I can’t discuss yet.
- Standard size hardbacks are six by nine inches – these will be seven by ten, bound in faux leather, the pages edged in a either gold or silver finish, with every shipped book packed inside its own travel box. Volume VII will be sold with a commemorative book case, each boxed set numbered.
FAUX-LEATHER COLOR OPTIONS:
Available in BLACK (with scarlet-red lettering), RED (with white lettering) and OCEAN-BLUE. (Good luck choosing, they all look amazing… and quite different.)
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
You can pay for each volume one at a time as they are announced or all at once.
MEG: LEGACY will not be sold in stores or on Amazon, it can only be purchased thru the store at www.SteveAlten.com VOLUME I is being pre-sold now and will be printed and delivered BEFORE Volume II goes on sale…
When Volume I arrives and you can HOLD it and FEEL IT and SMELL IT… and you page through it and finally start READING IT you will not only buy Volumes II thru VII, I suspect you will purchase multiple sets … one to read, one to show, and one more to put away for your kid to read… maybe even wrap one up for his first-born when you become a grandparent (I have three granddaughters myself – believe me…it happens fast).
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MEG: Legacy Volume I comes with a money-back guarantee. If you aren’t completely satisfied you can return the book inside its protective shipping box in the condition it was received for a full refund.
Second… you can now earn LEGACY POINTS
LEGACY POINTS:
Volume I purchased on January 31 = 40 pts for each Vol 1 purchased.
Volume 1-7 paid in full in Feb. = 70 pts for each Vol. 1.
Volume 1 purchased in Feb. = 30 pts
Volume 1-7 paid in full in March = 60 pts.
Volume 1 purchased in March. = 25 pts
Volume 1-7 paid in full in April = 50 pts.
Volume 1 purchased in April. = 20 pts
Refer someone who purchases Volume I at any time = 40 points.
What can points be used to purchase?
Signed books? MEG-2: The TRENCH premiere passes?
Enjoy the rest of the newsletter,
Part of the proceeds from MEG: LEGACY are being used to set-up clinical trials for an all-natural cancer-killing extract that I am using to treat a malignant tumor discovered on my right kidney prior to emergency surgery back on Sept. 4, 2022… more info is at www.GoneCancer.com
Steve Alten
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Great White Nurseries share California shallows |
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Great white shark numbers are increasing off the coast of Southern California's beaches.
They are frequently spotted near surfers and swimmers, but there hasn't been an increase in attacks.
Researchers say the sharks may be returning as a result of successful conservation efforts.
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Two Orca kill over twenty Great Whites |
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A surgical feeding frenzy off the African coast by a pair of killer whales has left at least 20 sharks dead, scientist say.
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FEBRUARY ZOOM call with Steve Alten: |
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Zoom call with Steve Alten
Saturday April 15, 2023 at 3pm ET.
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Living Tips:
6 Impressive Health Benefits of Spinach
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As far as leafy greens go, you really can’t go wrong with spinach. For starters, it boasts a mild earthy flavor, which is ideal if you don’t enjoy the bitterness of kale or blandness of iceberg lettuce. It’s also incredibly easy to add both fresh and frozen spinach to recipes, whether you’re blending up a nutrient-packed smoothie or simmering a hearty stew.
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SEA MONSTER COVE March – April happenings: |
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On our March 5 zoom call, we had an exciting update from our computer game wizard, Paul Knott who now is pushing for a delivery as early as this week. “I’m handling the last bugs, but it is impossible to get them all until members start playing. They can email at any time to report problems or suggestions to make the game even better.
Here is the short video Paul sent last week – this is going to be amazing!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3ojy0kcd7oi8y14/SMC_SoClose.mp4?dl=0
NOTE: SMC Members: Look out for a special Sea Monster Cove Chronicle coming your way.
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Music Video of the Month:
Tears of a Clown (Smokey Robinson & the Miracles) Classic Smokey…
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Recipe Of The Month:
Healthy Granola Bars
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Ingredients:
2 cups rolled oats
¾ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup wheat germ
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup raisins (Optional)
¾ teaspoon salt
½ cup honey
1 egg beaten
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions;
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, flour, raisins and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in the honey, egg, oil and vanilla. Mix well using your hands. Pat the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bars begin to turn golden at the edges. Cool for 5 minutes, then cut into bars while still warm. Do not allow the bars to cool completely before cutting, or they will be too hard to cut.
*IF YOU HAVE A RECIPE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE, please e-mail to me at MEG82159@aol.com Put RECIPE in the subject line. |
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High school teachers needed to beta test
Sea Monster Cove High school
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Combines the 20 years of success of the Adopt-An-Author program with an all-new visual-learning/entertainment prototype GUARANTEED to get even your most reluctant student readers to read – AND improve on their state exams. Email me at Meg8219@aol.com if you teach grades 9 thru 12 English, reading, or marine science and would like to beta test the program for free. |
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Funny video of the month:
Don Rickles at Ronald Reagan’s Inauguration
He was the best…
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*IF YOU HAVE A JOKE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE, please e-mail to me at MEG82159@aol.com Put JOKE in the subject line. |
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Finally…
Your monthly dosage of my Father’s three favorite wise men… teaching Pig Latin (very important to get into a good college).
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Appreciate you,
Steve Alten
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