I want to thank everyone for their support. That includes those of you who have ordered product as well as Grab Bags. I also want to thank many of you for the kind words in the comment section of so many Grab Bags. It seems like there have been more comments this week than some of the previous weeks, or maybe I’m just noticing them more.
Comments or not, I want you to know that I appreciate your efforts, support, kind words, and kindness. Gamers are an outstanding group of people, and Palladium fans are some of the very best.
As I’ve stated elsewhere, your Christmas in July orders are a win, win for us all. You get Palladium product at a steep savings, autographs and hours of fun, while Palladium gets a quick influx of cash, words of support and encouragement that help to motivate and inspire us. Yep, definitely, a win, win for us all.
I’m just sorry to hear how many of you are hurting financially or worried about finances. I’m glad we can help by offering the Christmas in July Grab Bag, and hopefully provide you with good reading and hours upon hours of gaming to help take your mind off your woes. Hang tight and try to remain positive and hopeful. I know that can be hard.
Things are busy at Palladium.
Books are coming along nicely though never as fast as I would like. I’m still brimming with ideas.
The Vampire Kingdoms cover by E.M. Gist is amazing. The cover to Rifts Vampires sourcebook by Mike Hayes is also rockin' hot.
My Dad is still hanging in there and still waiting to hear about the scheduling of his surgery. The wait is murder.
Grab Bag orders have increased. Which they better because you only have THREE days left to order! The offer ENDS on Sunday (at midnight), July 25, 2010. You “Last-Minute Charlies” are welcomed, but you better hurry, and remind your friends.
You’re crazy if you pass up the Christmas in July Grab Bag offer. $28 gets you $55-$65 (sometimes more) worth of Palladium product. I mean there must be something you need or want? Back issues of The Rifter®, art prints, posters, art books, T-shirts, books you need to fill in your collection, recent releases, the Rifts® anthology book (Tales of the Chi-Town ‘Burbs™), RPGs you’ve meaning to try and other good stuff.
Offer ends Sunday, July 25, 2010. Order online or call the office (734-721-2903 order line), but get that order in before it’s too late!
It’s been a long, strange day for me. Wayne Smith is on a mini-vacation up North with family, so he’s not in the office -- which is why the Weekly Update got posted and emailed out early. It seemed strange not having him around.
I did a bunch ‘o Grab Bags and signed a lot of books.
I talked to a few freelancers, including Mark Dudley, Mike Leonard, Brandon Aten and Matthew Clements. Yep, our intern Matthew is joining the ranks of freelance writers.
I also answered emails, chatted with a friend, did a little writing, took care of some legal stuff, and ran some errands. It’s 10:20 PM, I’m beat, and I’m heading home.
Treat yourself to a Christmas in July Grab Bag, keep those imaginations burning bright and your spirits soaring.
Sincerely,
Kevin Siembieda
Publisher, Writer, Game Designer and Friend
Palladium Books, 29 years of publishing role-playing games
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