A lot of people have been asking whether or not Double-Crossed will be available in paperback or hardback and, if not, why?
Well, a few reasons really.
For starters, this all came about REALLY quickly. I first pitched the idea to my publisher a few months ago. To have a physical book in stores we would have needed at least a year. And I really wanted it to come out BEFORE Heist Society 3, Perfect Scoundrels.
The second reason is that it’s just a novella–not a novel. Don’t forget, it is only about 70 pages or so (not sure how long it will be once it is typeset). When was the last time you saw a 70 page book on shelves? Probably never. At least in the YA fiction sections.
Bookstores don’t really stock novellas or short stories. At best, they will sometimes stock short story collections, but, again, I wanted it out sooner than that. Otherwise, I would have either had to write two or three more novellas to put with it, or work with other authors on an anthology…or something else that would take a lot of time.
Another factor is that I didn’t know how long it was going to be when I started. I knew I wanted it to tell the story of a whole operation (or heist, depending on how you look at it), but I didn’t think it would be much longer than 40 pages or so. There is REALLY no use trying to bind up physical copies of a 40 page story. And eStories are really becoming incredibly common.
And, finally, I wanted A LOT of people to read it. And it wanted it to be free. I wanted it to be a gift from me (and my publisher) to you, and for it to be something that is easy for new readers to pick up and try out.
If you really have your heart set on a physical copy, I’m sorry. Maybe someday I will have some other stories to add to it and we can make a collection or anthology, but in the meantime eCopies are what we’ve got. And we’re giving them away, so I’m very hopeful that all of you will be able to find a way to enjoy them.
–Ally
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Edited to add: Just a reminder, the story will be available in the US on January 22, 2013 from the following retailers:
–Amazon (kindle)
–BN.com (nook)
–iBookstore (iPad, iPhone, etc)
–Indiebound (Kobo)
–Sony
–As well as at TheGallagherAcademy.com
I do NOT have international release information at this time, but hope to have some news on that front after the first of the year.
Ok so I just want to make sure I understand this right…the novella WILL be available for the iPhone through the iBooks app right?
Yep
That is so nice of Ally Carter to make it for free ๐ I can’t wait for it! Ally if you are reading this can you come to California near San Francisco for a book signing? Thanx! I’ve read all the books that came out and can’t wait for more ๐ thanx for writing these books and making reading so enjoyable. Go A star Ally and Books!
Will Double Crossed ever come out in a real copy? Can’t wait to read it, but I love having a physical book. AH! I’m still so excited! It’s gonna be great!
Just wondering where on TheGallagherAcademy.com I should look to find the story, tomorrow.
Ally, you are SO truly AMAZING! Your books are great!!! I totally can’t wait!!!! SO. TRULY. AMAZING.
Thank you soo much!!!!!!
I live in australia and it wont let me download double crossed from Ibook or kindle because you have to be in the US to download. I know i can read it on my laptop but i also want it in my ipad.
I know ๐ I can’t get it either…
When will it be available in the uk? I can’t wait!! xx
Is it possible for you to make this book as a paperback please? I can’t read on a device and I would love to read it. Even if it takes a year or two now that it is written could you please put it as a real book. I would be ever so thankful.
If it is printed then it won’t be free. Do you want to buy an originally free book? Anyways you can download it from the Gallahe girls.com Obviously you have a computer or s of something because you made this comment
Just wondering, when is this short story set? I know it is around the time between GG5 and GG6 but what about in connection with the Heist Society books? Is it before after on in between? Thanks ๐