Parallel Worlds - Paraworld Zero by Matthew Peterson

ParaWorld Zero
by Matthew Peterson

Updates:

- Paraworld Zero hit the top-50 BarnesAndNoble.com bestseller list!
- Hit the Amazon.com category bestseller list in "Magic and Wizards"
- Received an honorable mention at the Hollywood Book Festival
- Received an honorable mention at the New York Book Festival
- Received an honorable mention at the Beach Book Festival
- Became a Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist
- Received the Flamingnet TOP CHOICE Award

Upcoming events that Matthew will be attending:

- Aug 6 - 10, 2008, World Science Fiction Convention in Denver, Colorado
Matt will be speaking on the publicity panel (Fri, 4 PM, Room 506)
- Aug 30, 2008, CopperCon 28 in Phoenix, Arizona
Matt will do a book signing
- Oct 30 - Nov 2, The World Fantasy Convention in Calgary, Canada
Matt will be doing the September podcast
- Nov 21 - 23, Tri County Comic Con in Orlando, Florida
Matt will be the guest author
- Jan 28, 2009, 6:30–8:30 pm, Glendale Foothills Library in AZ
Matt will be speaking on the "So You Want to Write Sci-Fi" panel
- Mar 3, 2009, 6:30-8:00 pm, Palm Springs Public Library in CA
- July 2-5, 2009, WesterCon 62 in Tempe, AZ

Attention Booksellers, Libraries, Reviewers & Media

Millions of readers have seen or heard about Paraworld Zero this year.

July 2008 Update: My ex-publisher, Windstorm Creative, lost the rights to Paraworld Zero; however, I have quite a few books in stock, so you can still order directly from this site. Call me at 888-376-8639, ext 1 for rights questions and large book orders. I'm in the middle of selling the non-exclusive eBook and audiobook rights, but everything is still available, including the hardback and paperback rights. Foreign publishers in India, Canada, Serbia, Korea, Estonia, and Croatia are all looking at Paraworld Zero right now. A few agents have asked to see my book, but no contracts have been signed yet. One agent said I was "a publishers dream," so I'm crossing my fingers. Contact me if you have questions.

Are you ready for the big promotion?
With our $150,000 marketing budget, we've given away thousands of books and CDs, placed ads in prime advertising spots in the top fantasy and science fiction magazines (LOCUS, Realms of Fantasy, F&SF), including publications for schools and libraries (School Library Journal, VOYA, Reading Teacher, JAAL). Dozens of high-traffic websites, blogs and newsletters (BookBrowse.com, CarolHurst.com, etc.) have featured Paraworld Zero.

Promotions also include ads in The New York Times, Publishers Weekly, The Bloomsbury Review, Foreword, Poets and Writers, and many more. We even have a large billboard near a university & shopping mall in Utah!

Through the Buy X get Y program with Amazon.com, Paraworld Zero was teamed up with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in January.

	Matthew Peterson and his book, Paraworld Zero, was mentioned on NBC (channel 12 KPNX in Phoenix, AZ) and on The Artist's Craft (channel 10 in Raleigh, NC). Matthew was also a guest blogger and featured author on several websites in Dec, Jan and Feb including ShoutLife.com and FreshFiction.com. Watch TV interviews
	In 2008, a news article centered on Matthew Peterson's book, Paraworld Zero, life and writing was published by an estimated 75 to 100 newspapers with an estimated readership to be in the millions. An email was also sent to over five million opt-in scifi/fantasy readers. Read news articles
	Planned Television Arts scheduled 18 morning radio interviews for Matthew on January 11, 2008, which included USA Radio and its 275 nationwide affiliates. Over 5 million listeners heard the interviews. Matthew has many hours of acting and teaching experience. Listen to radio interviews
	We mailed out 28,000 full-color flyers and 40,000 bookmarks to bookstores, schools and libraries. View samples here. If you'd like us to send you some free flyers or a 25-pack of bookmarks, please contact us here.
	Matthew exhibited at the 2008 BookExpo America in Los Angeles (booth #5741), the 2008 Public Library Association Conference in Minneapolis (booth #1326), the 2008 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books (booth #929), and the New York Book Festival. Matthew is also participating in several fantasy/science fiction conventions including WorldCon, CopperCon, TusCon and the World Fantasy Convention. View Matthew's full schedule and announcements here.
	If you'd like for Matthew to visit (or speak on the phone) to your school, library, club or bookstore, please contact him directly at 888-376-8693, #1. He is very comfortable in front of audiences. Matthew lives in Arizona, but he is willing to travel. He has already done several presentations in front of hundreds of people at schools, libraries, conventions and bookstores.
	As of June 2008, all rights, including foreign, hardback, paper back, movie, audio, and electronic, are available. Please contact Matthew directly about this.

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Until I find a new publisher, you can order directly from this site. Contact Matthew for information about discounts on bookstore, library, school, and large orders.

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Media Kit Files to Download
- Paraworld Zero Media Kit (Acrobat Reader format)
- Paraworld Zero Study Guide (Acrobat Reader format)
- Paraworld Zero Reviews (Acrobat Reader format)
- Paraworld Zero Excerpt (Acrobat Reader format)
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Latest News (View All)

- Honorable Mention at Hollywood Festival

- Dropped my Publisher! Sony Reader, Audio

- Honorable Mention at New York Festival

- Haruah publishes "Letting Go"

- Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist

- Honorable Mention at Beach Book Festival

- BarnesAndNoble.com Bestseller List!

- TV Interview in North Carolina

- NBC talks about Paraworld Zero

- Flamingnet TOP CHOICE Award

- Writers Digest Honorable Mention -- Twice!

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- WorldCon 2008

- Fever, Camping, Comic Con

- Jared's Surgery

- BookExpo America 2008

- Harry Potter Lexicon

- 10 Things About Me

- 500 Eager Young Readers

- Old Newspaper Clippings

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- ShoutLife.com/matthewpeterson

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Book Information Title: Paraworld Zero (Parallel Worlds, Book 1) ISBN: 978-1-59092-491-4 Author: Matthew Peterson Genre: Young Adult Fantasy / Science Fiction Publisher: Blue Works (imprint of Windstorm Creative) Windstorm lost the rights. Seeking for a new publisher! Publication Date: January 2008 Pages: 251 Illustrations: 30 Format: High Quality 6 x 9 x 0.5 Trade Paperback Price: $16.99 Basic Audiobook CD-MP3: $29.95 Premium Audiobook DVD-MP3: $39.95 (Video/Audio) 10-CD Audiobook: $49.95	Distributors Ingram (Not In Stock) Baker & Taylor Until I get another publisher, order directly from HERE	Online Retailers Orders Available Now BarnesAndNoble.com Amazon.com BookSense.com ParaWorlds.com BordersStores.com Bookstores Barnes & Noble Borders Most Independent Bookstores
Bookstores, schools, libraries & clubs can contact us directly for special discounts on large orders. Matt does a lot of speaking engagements as well. Just ask.

Simon Kent is just an ordinary teenager trying to cope with the loss of his parents and the bullies at the local high school . . . or so he thinks. After meeting an outspoken girl with strange hair that changes colors with her mood, he is swept into a futuristic world filled with dragonlike creatures, vast technology, and enslaved giants.

But Simon also stumbles upon a secret: He can perform magic in this parallel world! While fighting mystical creatures, unraveling an ancient mystery, and even experiencing his first kiss, Simon discovers that he, an outsider from Earth, is the only person who can save the high-tech planet from an impending doom.

View Dozens of Awards and Reviews for Paraworld Zero

Matthew Peterson donates around 13% of his gross earnings to charitable organizations, some of which help clothe and feed the needy.