THE ALL-PRO takes 2nd in Tor.com reader's poll

Also: Boom!

Posted: Feb 20, 2012

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THE ALL-PRO took second in the Tor.com 2011 reader's poll. Why? Because Junkies f-ing rock, that's why. It was a fun poll and the people at Tor did a great job monitoring for shenanigans.

The article is a fun read, because they seem a tad amazing that authors who are not household names but have the magic voodoo known as "an online presence" can do well in these type of contests. What is this mysterious "online presence?" It's also known as treating your fans with constant respect and listening when they talk to you. Magic sauce!

10 Comments

NeilColquhoun

On Feb 20, 2012 @ 10:27PM

Sir, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you and say "Well done."

DEAD_SILVER_EAGLE_BAYL06

On Feb 21, 2012 @ 2:15AM

That's what I'm talking about! Even the cover came in fifth for "The Best Cover of 2011". It looks like Blood is Red never had a chance. And thank you for the great adventure which is the GFL series. Until next voting poll the only variable is time.

occupy_my_rocktopi

On Feb 21, 2012 @ 8:04AM

Sweet.

GeeRace

On Feb 21, 2012 @ 8:18AM

As if you didn't know!

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steffiebaby140

On Feb 21, 2012 @ 8:30AM

Congrats! I was keeping my fingers crossed after voting since there was some good competition there. I like how they subtly suggested that they noticed a trend with "bursts of voting" from authors who actively campaigned....yeah, we just are that awesome. But were quick to point out it was due to our passion for the author, CYA technique!

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Belladonna420

On Feb 21, 2012 @ 7:06PM Edited Mar 14, 2012 @ 4:43PM

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DEAD_SILVER_EAGLE_BAYL06

If Lundy were here, he'd likely smack you with a fish! The All-Pro cover came in 4th - technically tied for 3rd with 20 votes! BIG difference!!! ;-)

Way to go Donna!!!

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Belladonna420

On Feb 21, 2012 @ 7:10PM

True! #JunkiesFuckingRock! But without the FDØ and DØM, there'd be no Junkies, so we all ROCK!!

CONGRATS!!

CBBC Head Biker Babe aka Boob Master Flasher, Proud Member of GirlCo, Co-Founder of the Gutter Sistren AND... I'm [REDACTED]'s [REDACTED]!!!

Mr_Fahrenheit

On Feb 21, 2012 @ 11:29PM

Congrats! Yet another success!

The article is hilarious, and vaguely patronising/ insulting in places, though perhaps that's just the way I'm reading it (tone in text is nigh on impossible, that's why we need emotifonts - sarcasm, sincerity, insulting, etc. don't tell me that wouldn't be useful). I particularly love the implication that creating an online presence doesn't take a lot of effort, that it can be done in a weekend by calling up the relatives. Which is clearly how it works, right? I mean, I haven't felt like a part of the team and publishing process for years or anything. I certainly don't feel like I've been part of something cool and important for an insanely long time. Oh, wait...

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