Frequently Asked Questions
More about sci-fi satire author Eaton Krone’s books, sales channels and availability.
For those who need more input on Eaton Krone’s author journey and his satirical sci-fi books, here’s a curated selection of commonly asked questions and their answers straight from the horse’s mouth:
What is sci-fi satire, and how does an Eaton Krone LightSide novel fit within this genre?
As a subgenre of science fiction, sci-fi satire uses technological, speculative or futuristic tropes to mock society in general. Our human flaws, our oft-misguided institutions and less-than-perfect political systems.
My LightSide novels explore these issues without pointing fingers at specific people because, ultimately, we are all human; imperfect in our own way. And in this world of seriousness, we sometimes just need to take a step back, have a serious look at ourselves and have a serious laugh at what we’re seeing. Just to break the ice.
And if we can do that while enjoying a good story, why the heck not?
What other books can Eaton Krone LightSide novels be compared to?
A LightSide sci-fi satire novel will appeal to readers who enjoy books like Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman and The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells, not to mention classics like The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels.
I’ve enjoyed one of your books, but do you have any others?
You may be glad to know that my third book is due for release in 2027… if that proverbial bus doesn’t run me over, of course. Sign up for my newsletter or follow me at any of my social media hangouts (see my Contact page) if you’d like to be notified of any new releases.
Are your books full-length novels?
Aside from my contributing short story in an anthology, all my books are full-length novels.
Where can I buy your books?
Head over to my Books page or Books2Read to see which sales channels are available to which markets.
Should I buy the ebook or the print format?
Due to the footnotes throughout the book, the print format might appeal to readers who prefer staying on the page, while others won’t mind pop-up footnotes or jumping between pages and footnotes, depending on their specific e-reader/platform.
Are your books available at my local bookstore or library?
Not by default, but if you want to read my books without it costing you a cent, you can always ask your local bookshop or library to order them in print or ebook format. If they’re able or willing to acquire it, they can find the relevant details of each book (including ISBNs) via my Books page.
An exciting channel for the US market is Bookshop.org, which enables readers to support local participating independent bookstores. Read more about how it works here.
The book I want is not available at one of the listed retailers? What should I do?
If you’re experiencing problems finding the book at any of the listed retailers, leave a comment on the Contact page of this website and include the name(s) of the retailer(s) you’re having problems with. I’ll try to sort it out and get back to you as soon as I can.
My preferred online retailer isn’t on the list of retailers. Can you add it?
If your preferred retailer isn’t listed here, leave a comment on the Contact page of this website, stating which retailer you’d like to see added, and I’ll see if it’s viable/possible.
I’ve read a sample of the book on a retailer’s website, but why couldn’t I click on the footnote numbers in the sample?
As mentioned earlier, unlike the printed format, which features footnote symbols with their corresponding humorous footnotes at the bottom of the relevant page, the ebook‘s footnotes are endnotes, which appear at the back of the ebook. And as you can usually only see the first part of the book in a sample/preview, you might not have access to the endnotes. If you wish to view the footnotes too, I suggest you read the sample of the relevant print book instead.
Are your books available in other languages?
Not yet, but should there be a high demand for a book in a specific language, I will assess the viability of having it translated.
Are any of your books available as an audiobook?
Not at this stage, but should there be a strong enough demand for an audiobook, I’ll definitely look into it. Just leave a comment on the Contact page of this website if you’d like to see… sorry, hear an audiobook version of one of my books.
I see your books are called LightSide novels. Is it a series?
LightSide novels refer more to the type of stories within a specific setting, although some of them may form part of a series.
For instance, my first LightSide Novel, A Life Spectacular, is a standalone, while Happy Meals is the first in a series, and the third will once again be a standalone.
In short, LightSide novels are geared towards the lighter side of sci-fi, with a specific focus on the Charted Universe and even some of its neighbours. It’s not to say the stories don’t touch on darker, more serious matters, but when they do, they will do so in a… well, lighter manner. And each may feature new and/or repeat characters.
I have a query that doesn’t appear in this FAQ. What should I do?
Please feel free to leave a comment with your query on the Contact page. I’ll try to answer as soon as I can.
Why haven’t you replied to my query/comment/post?
While I’d love to respond to all messages, I cannot always do so due to time constraints or accidentally overlooking some messages. However, if you have a serious issue, you’re welcome to try again and I’ll endeavour to respond as soon as I can.