One of the ways I stand out from the pack of science fiction and fantasy writers is that I enjoy playing and watching sports. (Writing about them, too, with enough sports sci fi short stories to fill a collection called Galactic Olympics.)

Sports interest me as a writer in a lot of ways. They bring up issues of teamwork, group psychology, competition, and conflict.

Of those, teamwork stands out as the most important. Think of your favorite team sport. Whether football (US or rest-of-the-world), baseball, basketball, or hockey, a star player can't win a championship alone.

Even someone who competes solo has a team behind him: caddies, coaches, nutritionists, trainers, all the way back to his parents playing catch in the back yard when he was a kid.

A writing career requires teamwork too. I can only do what I do because readers are eager for what I publish next.

Since you've signed up and stayed a member of my Readers Club, almost certainly you've enjoyed reading one or more of my books. If you want to get a free copy of EVERYTHING I release in the future, you'll want to check out this opportunity.

I'm looking for members of the Raymund Eich Launch Team. Here's the link:

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When you join my launch team, you'll get access to my new books weeks (or months) before they hit bookstore shelves. Better still, you'll get them for free.

In return, all I ask is that you consider leaving an honest review the day the book goes on sale. Don’t worry, I’ll send you full instructions when the time comes.

Think of it as your chance to be a science fiction influencer.

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Happy reading!

Raymund Eich