Introducing Author Chat
We're kicking off a new feature today, Author Chat. Nick Trout, author of New York Times bestseller Tell Me Where It Hurts is going to be on LibraryThing for the next few weeks (from today, April 14th through April 30th). He'll be talking about the book, and his work, and answering questions from you, the readers. Start coming up with questions!
If you were one of the lucky 24 to receive a free copy of the book in last month's batch of Early Reviewer books, then you've got a head start!
If you didn't get a free copy, then don't fret. The book is out in bookstores and libraries, so go buy or borrow a copy now, and get reading.
Join the discussion in the Author Chat group. The direct link to the Nick Trout thread is here.
About the book
It's 2:47 a.m. when Dr. Nick Trout takes the phone call that starts another hectic day at the Angell Animal Medical Center. Sage, a ten-year old German shepherd, will die without emergency surgery for a serious stomach condition. Over the next twenty-four hours Dr. Trout fights for Sage’s life, battles disease in the operating room, unravels tricky diagnoses, reassures frantic pet parents, and reflects on the humor, heartache, and inspiration in his life as an animal surgeon. And he wants to take you along for the ride...
From the front lines of modern medicine, Tell Me Where It Hurts is a fascinating insider portrait of a veterinarian, his furry patients, and the blend of old-fashioned instincts and cutting-edge technology that defines pet care in the twenty-first century. For anyone who's ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at your veterinarian's office, Tell Me Where It Hurts offers a vicarious journey through twenty-four intimate, eye-opening, heartrending hours at the premier Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston.
Nick Trout is a staff surgeon at the Angell Animal Medical Center and lives near Boston, Massachusetts.
For more on the book, check out this YouTube video, or even read an excerpt on the Broadway Books website.
Future Author Chats
This isn't a one-time feature. I've got several other authors lined up, and am looking for more! If you're interested in participating, email abby@librarything.com
Labels: author chat, new feature
posted by Abby at 2:29 PM
7 Comments:
Thanks for this! I love the idea, and I'm glad we'll be able to have the opportunity to talk with some of the authors, it feels so very behind-the-scenes.
One thing, though -- in the future, might it be possible to stage the chats for some time after we've received and been able to read the book by the author in question? I've got my fingers crossed that my copy of Tell Me Where It Hurts shows up before Nick Trout's stint here at LT is over.
A very nice feature! Thanks for doing this, Abby. I hope lots of LT members take advantage of the opportunity to participate.
Is there some way that this feature can be advertised across the site (or at least a "Reminder" line on the Add Books page)? I'm afraid that people who do not use groups or read the blog regularly may never know of its existence.
Great idea!
Although I've no particular interest in this author, Wider author participation in LT can only make it better, and I'm looking forward to the other authors youhave lined up for the future.
It would be helpful if you could post advance notice of the author chat schedule. This would give us time to read some of the author's work prior to the scheduled chat. I feel bad that I haven't read Dr. Trout's book yet. :(
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Squeaky - absolutely. I just put a preliminary schedule up on the Author Chat page, and I'll be updating it!
This is an excellent idea. Thank you for this new feature of the LT site.
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