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Lee Stephen
10-28-2007, 11:50 AM
After much speculation, the matter has finally been laid to rest. Epic is the best selling independently published science fiction series on Amazon!

As both author of Epic and CEO of Stone Aside Publishing, L.L.C., Lee "Stephen" Hebert has placed his series in the company of mass publishers such as Penguin Group and Random House. It's yet another milestone in a year full of milestones.

"We've done in under a year what many books do in a lifetime," Stephen said. "By 'we', I mean those of us who helped create the product of Epic, the fans who have driven it, and above everyone else, the God who made it possible. I want to set the record straight right now—not a drop of this would be possible without guidance from above."

He goes on to state that Epic's journey has confirmed his original theory: people want clean literature. "People are sick of profanity and they're sick of perversion. People want a good story, and that's what Epic is. In a way it's a little old fashioned, but sometimes that's what the world needs."

Book one in the Epic series, Dawn of Destiny, recently hit #2 on Amazon's list of general science fiction series literature, surpassed and surrounded only by the works of Isaac Asimov. It was a far cry beyond what the average independently published book accomplishes.

So will there come a time when Epic is #1 overall? "When you look at what we're up against, it's flooring," Stephen said. "But make no mistake—we're just getting started."

Book two in the Epic series, Outlaw Trigger was released in October of 2007.

Dercol's Goatee
10-28-2007, 03:25 PM
Great news!

Pewter Picaroon
10-28-2007, 11:41 PM
Woo Hoo!

Thanas
10-29-2007, 02:08 AM
Way to go man!

Betsy
10-29-2007, 06:48 AM
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!

Good things come to those who wait......

Logan
10-30-2007, 10:59 PM
Nice. Looking forward to breaking onto Amazon's front page eventually!

Ayrianth
11-04-2007, 07:30 AM
CONGRATULATIONS!!

Furrier678
11-05-2007, 09:33 PM
Congratulations, Mr. Stephen.

spolice88
02-08-2008, 09:33 AM
CONGRATULATIONS LEE!!! :)

Camulus
02-10-2008, 10:46 PM
I wanted to say I purchased the books on Amazon a week ago, and once I started reading them.....I didn't stop. Very well written and paced just right to keep one interested in what happens next. Just wondering if there is any sort of schedule Mr. Stevens is attempting to adhere to? In other words.....when can I start reading #3 ?!?!?! :confused:

Lee Stephen
02-10-2008, 11:29 PM
I wanted to say I purchased the books on Amazon a week ago, and once I started reading them.....I didn't stop. Very well written and paced just right to keep one interested in what happens next. Just wondering if there is any sort of schedule Mr. Stevens is attempting to adhere to? In other words.....when can I start reading #3 ?!?!?! :confused:

Hi Camulus, and welcome to the board! I'm so glad you enjoyed the two books. I am trying to release books at a pace of once per year, some time around Q4. However, due to the fact the books are getting longer from here on out, I may or may not be able to maintain that pace. The good news is, when books are released, you'll have a lot more to read!

There's currently no release date for book three. I would definitely recommend that you sign up for the Epic mailing list, though, as that'll give you series news as soon as it's available. Also, you'll get some character and plot analysis that you really won't get anywhere else.

I'd love for you to leave your thoughts on the two books on Amazon's customer reviews! Every review counts, because it shows the world that Epic is catching on. You can rate it however you feel it deserves to be rated - I never ask for specifics. What's important is that people see Epic is being read.

Once again, welcome to the boards! Be sure and swing by the Spoiler Zone. There's some pretty good discussion brewing!

-Lee Stephen

Pewter Picaroon
03-28-2008, 10:44 AM
I have FINALLY purchased something from Amazon. While that in itself isn't exciting, it allowed me to post a review (which you can't do unless you buy something). So... it's several months after I read DOD, but my review is up!

I suggest you guys do the same if you got the time! I happened to already have a review up from a blog I had, so it was only a matter of copy/paste. :p

Dentatus
03-27-2009, 08:40 AM
I too picked up both books at Amazon just the other day. I'm a big military sci fi fan, and the reviews and recommendations were good. Now that I've started reading them, I'm sold. Godspeed and best of luck to Lee.

Scout07
03-28-2009, 07:40 PM
Hey, welcome to the new guy!

I am excited....only a couple more weeks till Hero!!! I just finished re-reading DoD and OT for the 100th time.

Logan
04-02-2009, 11:02 AM
Welcome welcome!

100 times?

That's... like... a LOT of reading! :)

Scout07
04-02-2009, 10:29 PM
Welcome welcome!

100 times?

That's... like... a LOT of reading! :)

Well, I MAY have been exaggerating(sp?) but not by much.