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Nate Mancuso's avatar

I’m ordering this now - grew up in Schenectady (Niskayuna) through age 12. Family (both sides) have been in Schenectady, Scotia, Troy since 1940s.

Moe Writeous's avatar

Is there where book takes place? I am originally from the upstate region too.

Moe Writeous's avatar

I guess I meant more so around Schenectady.. but I guess that’s half of the mystery. Expecting to read about a guy with face tattoos riding his dirtbike away from “a place beyond the pines” 😎

Clancy Steadwell's avatar

what a great movie that is

Moe Writeous's avatar

The dreamiest grifter ever 😂😎

And Eva Mendes.. good gracious.

Nate Mancuso's avatar

Don’t forget Ray Liotta as the corrupt detective - scary good!

Moe Writeous's avatar

You’re Vonnegut 2.0 😂

Clancy Steadwell's avatar

great to hear nate ! order received!

Nate Mancuso's avatar

Started yesterday, halfway through and can’t put it down - great book!

Brent Robbins's avatar

Just ordered! Looking forward to cracking open the big T

Lucy 📖 The English Bookclub's avatar

I’m always looking for new work to read with my English as a second language learners. Is there a particular chapter or other writing of yours that you think would be accessible? I will of course take a look myself but with other authors I’ve found that they’ve had something in mind.

Also, would you ever be interested in a collaboration on a live one day for my bookclub? I assume with camera off as you are in cognito? 🕵️‍♂️

Clancy Steadwell's avatar

hi lucy! i think the first chapter would work fine—or honestly, any chapter. many have said it’s quite simply written and i intentionally made it readable. there’s the occasional “dictionary” word but i even have book club questions so it seems to be great for your requirements! i’ll certainly be willing to chat anonymously. dm me and we can work something out if you find the book suitable

Lucy 📖 The English Bookclub's avatar

Excellent, thanks for the quick reply. I’ll get reading :) 📖 and I’ll be in touch

Justin Deming's avatar

I just added the big t to my Christmas wish list. I’ve been meaning to circle back, but I’m excited to finally read it in physical form!

Hope all is well, Clancy!

Clancy Steadwell's avatar

awesome justin! glad youre interested. hope you're doing well.

Buzz Kantwrite's avatar

I love the cover art. Reminds me of Charles Burns.

C.S. Mee's avatar

Big congrats, Clancy! As promised I’ll be purchasing.

Clancy Steadwell's avatar

much appreciated CS!!!!

Bryan Pirolli's avatar

Congrats! I'm really inspired by how you're doing this and it's making me want to stop querying and just do my own thing, too. Can't wait to hold a copy of this creation!

Trevor Kuether's avatar

Congrats on all of this and the dedication to see it through.

Clancy Steadwell's avatar

thanks it was pretty difficult tbh.

Trevor Kuether's avatar

Yeah. I'm at the early stages myself, editing a first draft and there never seems to be enough time and everything written sucks. But it is nice to read success stories, just keep going!!

Kathleen Clare Waller's avatar

Excited for this. Loved the start online. Congrats!

Adam Hunter's avatar

Purchased. Excited to read it.

daisy cashin's avatar

YES

Ryan Knapp's avatar

Purchased. You snagged me with your crab-hand story :)