The Man Who Ended the World (23 page)

Authors: Jason Gurley

BOOK: The Man Who Ended the World

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I wrote this novel on a complete whim. It wasn't my first book, but it is my first published book. I wrote it on the tightest deadline I've ever faced, and finished it in less than a month. The deadline was for a novel competition. I decided at the last minute not to enter, and to self-publish instead, so that I could bring the book directly to you.

Speaking of which: this is a self-published book
. And while I wrote this book very, very, very quickly, that doesn't mean I've taken shortcuts, or that I'm too lazy to take a traditional path to publication. I've written novels and sent them to publishers for about fifteen years. I'm quite glad those early novels were never published. I'm very proud of the books I'm self-publishing now, and that I'm able to share them with you so easily.

This does mean, however, that I depend greatly on readers to help me find a larger audience. If you enjoyed reading this book, I hope you won't mind taking a small extra step to share it with another reader who you think might enjoy it, too. Here are a few things you can do to spread the word:

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Several readers have asked what happens to Henry and Clarissa now, and that's a very interesting question, too. I'm writing the second book of a trilogy now, but perhaps when that series is finished, I'll check in with these characters and see what's happening in the space station.

One of the best things about being an independent author is that I'm more accessible to readers than other authors are sometimes able to be. If you bump into me online, say hello. I'd love to hear from you!

Thanks so much for reading!

About the Author

Jason Gurley
is the author of
Greatfall
,
The Man Who Ended the World
,
The Settlers
,
The Colonists
and
Eleanor
, a graphic novel about a girl who never stops falling. Born in the squelchy bogs of Texas, then raised in the icy caves of Alaska, he relied on his imagination to keep him warm and dry. As a result, he firmly believes that Superman isn't Superman if he's not wearing red undies, and that Darryl Strawberry had the sweetest swing of all time. He may be the only man alive who believes both, and that's okay.

Jason lives in Oregon with his wife, Felicia, and daughter, Emma Purl, and is a creative director in Portland. He can be found online at
jasongurley.com
and
twitter.com/jgurley
, and probably a few dozen other places, if you look hard enough.

Table of Contents

Part One - The Man Who Buried Himself