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	SHAKEN: STORIES FOR JAPAN
	SHAKEN: STORIES FOR JAPAN has been getting strong reviews. The book contains a new original story by I.J. Parker, as well as new works by many others. One hundred percent of the royalties from this new collection of original stories go directly to the 2011 Japan Relief Fund administered by the Japan America Society of Southern California. EVERY PENNY the Fund receives will go directly to northern Japan, to rebuild shattered communities, reunite families, help men, women, and children to get on with their lives despite dreadful loss, and cope with the continuing threat of nuclear contamination. You can get your copy from Amazon by clicking here.
December 3, 2011 The past months have brought more disappointments. In spite of all efforts, I have not found a publisher who will continue the Akitada series. I’ve decided to carry on on my own by publishing electronically. In contrast to the sad state of things in the U.S., my French publisher continues to publish two imprints of the series and is also taking it to electronic publication. It may be that there is greater reader interest in France, but certainly the French publisher has made much greater efforts to publicize and promote than any of my American or British ones. In this country, I’m dependent on reviews and word-of-mouth advertising by my readers. So, let me remind you again to post reviews on Amazon. The new Akitada novel DEATH ON AN AUTUMN RIVER went up on Kindle today. It was preceded last month by a collection of Akitada stories, AKITADA AND THE WAY OF JUSTICE. Four of my stories are also up individually on Kindle and Nook for readers who like to sample first. They are priced at a modest 99 cents each. I hope to add a few more as time goes on. We must hope that electronic sales will convince a publisher that the series is indeed viable and should also be in print. Happy Reading!
Chronology In case you have wondered about the chronological sequence of the books and stories: THE DRAGON SCROLL is the first Akitada novel and was also written first. For some reason, my previous publisher wanted to start with RASHOMON GATE. I am very glad that Penguin is committed to the series as it is meant to evolve. The correct sequence of the novels is: THE DRAGON SCROLL, RASHOMON GATE, BLACK ARROW, ISLAND OF EXILES, THE HELL SCREEN, and now, THE CONVICT'S SWORD. The short stories are not written chronologically and take place at different times of Akitada’s life. In the short story collection, however, they are organized chronologically. The collection is under consideration for publication. Of course, “Akitada’s First Case” will remain the earliest event of his career. I hope you will also enjoy the young and still unmarried Akitada in THE DRAGON SCROLL.

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