Is The Defect by Jeff Bailey a Collectors Item

Deer Hawk Publications released my novel, The Defect, in early June 2016. Amazon included the print and Kindle versions of the novel on Amazon’s website the next day. Amazon re-designated the print version ‘temporarily unavailable’ a week later. The publisher will make some editorial and formatting corrections and re-release the book the last week in June 2016. I know that Amazon sold some copies of the print version prior to the change of status. I know this because I bought a copy before the sales freeze.

I know of only three copies of the novel that sold and shipped during that first week. I can’t believe my good fortune. I own one of three known copies of first edition defective printing of a first novel of a new author. Someday, if I become, (let me rephrase that) when I become a rich and famous author, these rare first edition print copies might really be worth some money. Of course, we’re a long way from fame and fortune.

The book in my library is like a coin minted with an error and then recalled by the government. The fewer the coins, the more valuable the coins. I know of only three edit misprint copies of The Defect. More copies may have been shipped. I just don’t know. The easiest way to identify a misprint is to look on the acknowledgement page. One of the errors was that the name of the cover designer was omitted. I understand, but haven’t verified for myself that the illustrators name will be included in all subsequent printings. If you own a copy of The Defect by author Jeff Bailey, it might be worth a look. If you own one, please, let me know. I’m really curious how many were shipped.

As I said, I’m a first time author, so I don’t know all of the processes of book distribution. However, I can’t help but wonder if there are more copies the misprinted version floating around a warehouse or distribution center somewhere waiting to be purchased. I have decided that if there are more copies if this collector’s edition, I may try to buy them. At the very least, they may attract an investor following on EBAY.

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The Defect on Amazon.com's Top Ten Books List

Now that The Defect is listed on Amazon.com., I decided to join Amazon's Author Central service. The site has a location where I can insert a short bio and a picture to be displayed next to my book's entry. A user has only to click on my name to add the display.

Author Central also has a much more interesting feature. a 'book ranking' graphic. I can see a graph of how my standing on the Amazon Top Ten Best Seller. This week, on a scale of one to ten, The Defect is ranked 344,098. I believe that my ranking is actually up from yesterday. WooHoo!! I have a long way to go. Today I HAVE a ranking.

The Author Central feature also has a more useful feature. The page itemized all the comments That have been posted for one of my books in the previous ranking period. This is my first official Amazon book review:

"The Defect by Jeff Bailey was one of the most riveting books I have read. I was captivated from the first page through the last paragraph. Definitely deserves a five star rating!"

Release of The Defect by Jeff Bailey

Deer Hawk Publications released my book, The Defect, last Friday, June eighth. That one sentence sums up my month. The listing for the paper and Kindle formats is on Amazon.com, now. Follow the links or open Amazon's website and search 'jeff bailey defect.'
The listings for Barnes and Noble will be out in a few weeks.
I didn't include an acknowledgement in the book. I realize now that I should have included a shout-out for my editor at Deer Hawk, Aurelia Sands, and for Deer Hawk Publications, in general.
I know everyone says, "I couldn't have done it without them." I understand that phrase, now. I couldn't have done it without Aurelia. At times, she worked me like a dog. At other  times, she gave me the support  that I needed. Aurelia, thank you.
Writing the book was time consuming. Editing the book was grueling. Now, comes the real labor, marketing the book. Marketing a book is going to be a whole new experience for me.
So here goes, marketing step number one.

My book, The Defect, has been released.

Ask at your favorite book seller, today.

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A Classified Information Review of The Defect by Jeff Bailey

At a recent event, an associate of mine raised the question of a ‘classified information release’ review of The Defect. I have had a security clearance for most of my life. The federal government issued my first clearance to me when I was 19, in support of my work on the Army Nuclear Weapons Program. I’ve had a clearance issued for virtually my entire working career (save the year that I was a real estate agent earning money to return to school.) As such, even though I’m retired, I have certain responsibilities for the safeguarding of the classified information that was part of my assignments.

I talked to a Classification and Intellectual Properties attorney from the national laboratory where I worked for seventeen years. All of my most recent classified work was for the laboratory. I received some surprising answers and a wealth of supporting information during the interview.

First, let me say that I was extremely well received. The classification review attorney took my inquiry seriously. Even though the meeting was formal, the attorney that I talked to was courteous to the point of friendly. He even made several suggestions for future reviews.

Now, as to the results of the interview, I’m limited in what I can say. I can say is that there was an interview. As part of classified information protection protocols, I was cautioned not to pass on what we talked about, what decisions were made (if any), or what actions I must take (if any.) Anything that I write might be coupled with other information to imply a classified detail.

If I suggest that he liked The Defect, it would suggest that he did conduct the review. If I suggest that the attorney expressed a desire to read The Defect when it comes out, that would imply that he did not read the book as part of a classified materials review. All I can state as fact is that I inquired about my obligations in the matter and that the attorney and I are satisfied with the results.

Even information that is no longer classified is closely protected. If the government releases a fact that is no longer classified, the knowledge of what was once classified may lead to someone imply what is now classified. The attorney used the example: we know that the American’s had flintlock muskets at the start of the American Revolution. An enemy sympathizer could overhear the soldiers complaining about extra rifle training. He could couple this fact with a newspaper article noticing that the government market for musket balls was waning. Together, the seemingly unrelated facts might lead to the conclusion that the Americans had probably developed a better weapon. I can’t say that I removed classified information from the book or that I am releasing the book with some seemingly harmless declassified information included.

I approach this sensitive, but complex, subject in my current project, Wine Country. One of the investigators asks one of the antagonist if he recognizes the person shown in a picture. The antagonists doesn’t respond in any way (smart). He realizes that he is setting a precedent if he denies knowing the person in this picture and is willing to deny knowing the person. If he doesn’t commit on the person in the next picture, then his actions imply that he does know the second person (because he didn’t deny it.) Better to say nothing. The smallest piece of information can and will be used with other information to form a complete picture.

I did request a 'classified information release' review for The Defect. The classification review attorney and I are satisfied with the results of the interview. Deer Hawk Publications will release my book, The Defect, on schedule at the end of May 2016.

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Review of E.L. Irwin's Lost and Found by Jeff Bailey, author of The Defect

 I just finished reading Lost and Found, E.L. Irwin’s second novel. For me, the story and characters had an intriguing aura of realism and truth. Erwin didn’t just guide her readers through the story she seemed to immerse them into the story. I find that the best writing comes from life’s experiences or from a unique knowledge of a subject. In Lost and Found, Irwin demonstrated that she possesses both. Irwin achieved two goals with Lost and Found. She created an entertaining story line for young readers and she infused that story line with a message. The message is that life is a journey of both good and bad experiences and that life goes on in spite of those experiences.

Ms. Irwin used a unique technique to develop her characters, Sage and Josiah. She introduce Sage’s character in a rush at the start of the book. Josiah’s character revealed itself slowly over the length of the book as Sage became more involved with her young counterpart. The different character development techniques worked off each other as a dance of sorts.

E.L.Irwin and Jeff Bailey

I had the pleasure of working with Ms. Irwin a few weeks ago, at the 2016 Cavalcade of Authors in Washington State. The Cavalcade is a Pacific Northwest regional event similar to The International Science and Engineering Fair. The difference is that The Cavalcade brought 1200 middle school and high school readers and aspiring authors together with more than twenty of their favorite authors for a day of lectures, workshops, signing events and photo ops.

Ms.Irwin and I were both working volunteers at the event. While the event hosted a variety of authors, I would have liked to have heard a presentation by Ms. Irwin. She was so genuine and invested as she worked with the young attendees. Seeing Ms. Irwin in action gave me insight as to how passionate she is about introducing young people to the adventures of reading.

I rate Lost and Found four and a half stars just because I would have preferred more closure on some of the story threads. I count E.L. Irwin high on my list of my favorite and most impressive people. I highly recommend Lost and Found. As a techy, I am also looking forward to Ms. Irwin’s future foray into science fiction.

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E.L. Irwin’s other book, Out of the Blue, is available from your favorite bookseller.

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Read the first chapter of my new book The Defect (scheduled for release in May 2016) at first chapter.

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