I’ll keep an up to date list of where by books can be purchased here.
TLDR
I strongly urge everyone to buy anywhere but the big sites. I know they’re convenient, but they’re also one of the world’s big problems. The print version can be ordered at any book store. For the ebook, please consider itch.io as the version there is far more expansive than what you get on the big sites. It’s also easier for me to update and easier for me to include more material.
Comparison to the weekly version of The Half Elven Orphan
The weekly version of the ‘The Half Elven Orphan’ that’s available on this site is a snapshot of the book as it was about a year ago. I’ve been editting and integrating feedback all year and I feel the released version is a better read (and 20k words longer) than the weekly. The last section of the weekly version has become the first chapter of The Value of Nobility (Tales of Vatan, Alagariel Book Two), it’s not in the printed/ebook version. To avoid future confusion I’ll be removing the weekly version soon, probably at the end of 2025.
itch.io
If you want the e-book version, I recommend using itch.io. I can provide more files for the download, so it includes a pdf with the cover art, the map, a glossary and the table of contents. Cover art and map are also provided as separate files. It’s the best value by far. Furthermore, I can easily update if I find a spelling mistake or even add further goodies down the line. Lastly, they simply transfer more of the money to the author, which means more art and editors.
| Title | Link |
|---|---|
| The Half Elven Orphan, Tales of Vatan: Alagariel, part I (contains epub and pdf with cover art, map, table of contents and glossary) | itch.io |
The Big Sites
I’ve listed all the big places where my books are currently available below. Please let me know if I missed anything. This is the traditional stuff, like Kindle, et cetera, where your money gets you the ebook only (possibly with DRM). Of course, it’s the place to get you print copy, which should be available by the 20th of November.
| Title | Link |
|---|---|
| The Half Elven Orphan, Tales of Vatan: Alagariel, part I | amazon.com amazon.co.uk amazon.de amazon.nl barnesandnoble.com bol.com bookshop.org kobo.com |
ISBN Numbers
These are the ISBN numbers for all editions. Itch.io versions do not have an ISBN number. Epub now available, print version very soon.
| Title | ISBN |
|---|---|
| The Half Elven Orphan Tales of Vatan: Alagariel, part I (paperback edition) | 9789083478302 |
| The Half Elven Orphan Tales of Vatan: Alagariel, part I (epub edition) | 9789083478319 |
Goodreads
And a link to Goodreads because reviews are very helpful indeed.
Direct Sales
As yet I have no plans to offer the book as a direct sale, but I may change my mind. I’ll put up a post if I do. I’ve had webstores before and they’re a pain. But who knows, with only a very limited stoch and being able to use a completely standardised shipping workflow, it might not be so bad. Stay tuned.