Last week in Colombo, independent bookstore owner Dominic Sansoni of Barefoot Books graciously said he’d stock Sea of Lies. Dominic, a professional photographer, whipped out his Apple iPhone and took a snap that he’ll use on Instagram to help boost the book.
Photo credit: Dominic Sansoni
I uncharacteristically looked good in the shot, so I put if up on my Facebook author page on www.facebook.com/bradleywest.net/?notif_t=page_fan¬if_id=. We’ll I’ll be danged, but a few days later that photo had over 1200 views courtesy of 38 shares from friends and readers.
Team Lies summer intern Ivan “The Terrible” Tan said what in retrospect became obvious. “People like looking at pictures of people they know, particularly if they are doing something stupid like holding up your dreadful book.” (Actually, he didn’t say “dreadful”. I’m paying him, so he said “wonderful” or a synonym.) “Why don’t you email whomever you gave an advance reader copy to, and ask them to take a selfie?” This was indeed a grand suggestion, so without further ado I present the Sea of Lies rogues gallery.
“OK, son, let’s read again about Aunt Millie and Uncle Bob.”
Chizzy Nnamchi would walk a kilometer in Batas for a copy of “Sea of Lies”
Chloe William demonstrates a superior intellect by picking up “Sea of Lies”
Chuck Shriner gets shredded while reading “Sea of Lies”
After analyzing beach sand samples, Damien Little remains befuddled as to where MH370 landed
Franca knows that “Sea of Lies” and a frozen margarita go well together
Singapore American Club’s Henry is in “Sea of Lies”!
Boris knows that “Sea of Lies” is actually a very long joke book
John Dahlberg finds that “Sea of Lies” makes his heart race.