INSTINCT HITS STORE SHELVES TODAY (April 13).

INSTINCT is my most highly praised and best novel to date. We're once again following the exploits of the Chess Team, who are still super bad-ass, but I put them through the ringer with this one. Even if the series goes on for 20 books, some of the scars received in INSTINCT will still be visible. So check it out and prepare for an insane, dark and thrilling ride.

Buy it at B&N. Buy is on Amazon.



Here's what the story is about:

The president of the United States is dead—assassinated by a weaponized strain of the Brugada Syndrome, a genetic disease that kills without symptom. Without warning. The infected fall over dead, their healthy hearts stopped. Thankfully, the fast actions of the Secret Service revive the President. But the assassination attempt was just the beginning. The contagious new strain spreads silently across the United States. Within weeks, the human race will be on the brink of extinction.

The coming pandemic thrusts Jack Sigler, call sign King, and his “Chess Team”—Queen, Rook, Bishop and Knight—into a frantic search for the disease’s origin, and hopefully, a vaccine. Accompanying them are Sara Fogg, a CDC disease detective and Somi Syha, an undercover CIA field agent in the remote region the team must infiltrate—Vietnam’s Annamite mountain range.

With biologists routinely discovering large, new mammal species in the Annamites, the region has been called a modern day Noah’s Ark. But to those who live there, the dark jungles and harsh terrain laden with Vietnam War era landmines is regarded as a land of death—where plagues are born and killers reside.

As the Chess Team returns American boots to the Ho Chi Minh trail they find the Death Volunteers—Vietnamese Special Forces—waiting for them. Pursued through the jungle, underground tunnel systems and ancient ruins from a time before human settlement, the team receives a warning from the lone survivor of a slaughtered village. “Nquoi Rung,” the old woman whispers. “Nquoi Rung.”

An ancient evil hunts the team, and while it won’t let them leave the jungle alive, it may just hold the key to saving the human race.

Jeremy Robinson pulls no punches in his second installment of the Chess Team series, combining adrenaline-rush action with smart science, ancient legends and stunning locations.

"If you like thrillers original, unpredictable and chock-full of action, you are going to love Jeremy Robinson's Chess Team. INSTINCT riveted me to my chair."
--Stephen Coonts, NY Times bestselling author of THE DISCIPLE and DEEP BLACK: ARCTIC GOLD

"Robinson’s slam-bang second Chess Team thriller [is a] a wildly inventive yarn that reads as well on the page as it would play on a computer screen."
--Publisher's Weekly

"Intense and full of riveting plot twists, it is Robinson’s best book yet, and it should secure a place for the Chess Team on the A-list of thriller fans who like the over-the-top style of James Rollins and Matthew Reilly."
--Booklist

"Jeremy Robinson has done it again. INSTINCT is a knock-down, thought inducing, all-out-thrill-fest with enough testosterone to put hair on even the wimpiest of chests. The Chess Team is back and once again they’ll travel to the ends of the earth in an effort to save it. "
--thenovelblog.com

"Jeremy Robinson is a fresh new face in adventure writing and will make a mark in suspense for years to come."
--David Lynn Golemon, NY Times bestselling author of LEGEND and EVENT

"Instinct is a jungle fever of raw adrenaline that goes straight for the jugular."
--Thomas Greanias, NY Times bestselling author of THE ATLANTIS PROPHECY and THE PROMISED WAR

"The action and the pacing were spot on with spills, chills and surprises throughout. Thriller fans get ready because Jeremy Robinson is the next A List Thriller writer!"--Megalith Book Review

PULSE is now out in mass market format, which means its more affordable than ever ($7.99). Snag it now and get caught up with the Chess Team in time for INSTINCT (April 13). Think about it, you can either go eat at McDonald's, which takes what, 20 minutes. Then you can feel sick for an hour, then feel fat, then depressed.

OR you can get PULSE, be entertained for eight hours, lose weight (you won't be getting up to eat) and feel better about yourself AND have a smile on your face because the book is so fun. So what will it be? The choice is yours. Fat and depressed or healthy and happy.

How's that for a thriller novel pitch?

Video killed the...radio star? Wait, I'm not on the radio. Yeah!

Okay, so, it's a vlog. (Butchered movie quote anyone?)Yes, I now have a vlog (video blog) in addition to the text blog. I'm going to talk about my books, Variance Publishing (which I co-own) and answer questions on camera. Should be interesting and hopefully humerous. Judge for yourself! Here it is:



Here is a synopsis in case you don't have time to watch:

Week 2

•Today's posting was taped 5 months before Stan's birthday (Nov 17th...)
•Updates to website
•KRONOS and THE PRESIDENT'S HENCHMAN are finished up (cover and interior). They will be coming out Jan '09
•Editing 2nd book of the Chess Team (Published by Thomas Dunne/St. Martin's)...
•What is the Chess Team Series? That will have more info later, but book 1 will be released May 26, 2009
•QUESTION: Why are submissions currently closed?
-We are author friendly, and we don't want to waste your time! We have a mostly full schedule through 2010... check back in every few months for updated status on our site
•MEG tooth... Conveniently we are coming out with MEG: Hell's Aquarium, May '09 from Steve Alten
•3rd child on it's way! May be off air a week or two when it happens... just so you know
•Call Of Duty: World at War is a cool game! Breakneck and Germ-X are our screen names
•SEND QUESTIONS you want asked on air... don't get personal, but we will answer them as we get them

Week 1

•The intent of this is to talk about the books being produced along with Variance Developments

•Bio about JR, along with details of his previous books
-The Didymus Contingency
-Formed Breakneck Books, a Print-On-Demand publisher
-Raising the Past

•Formed Variance Publishing
-Created a business plan with Tim Schulte
-Have print runs, no longer POD, books are fully returnable
-ANTARKTOS RISING, first MM Paperback, talked about cover design, was released Oct. 22
-SUDDEN THREAT, first Hard Cover, talked about cover design, to be released Nov. 25

•Tour of the office
-Showcased some of his favorite books/authors (such as Steve Alten, Douglas Preston, Scott Sigler, Matthew Reilly) on his shelves, StarWars toys, and comic books
-Ookla shirt

•He's a nerd, author, and publisher

•ANTARKTOS RISING to be released 2010 as an animated feature film!


Also new is the video trailer for KRONOS. This is my best video trailer yet and it really captures feel of the book, which is coming out in January. Also, be sure to check out the cover. It's AMAZING.



KRONOS is now available for pre-order so snag it on Amazon...OR order a bunch of copies from B&N or Borders, then when it comes out, pick up just one. They'll have to shelve the others. Turn them face out! BWA HAAHAHA!

-- Jeremy
www.jeremyrobinsononline.com

Thrillerfest = Awesomeness

I have returned from Thrillerfest, which was held at the Grand Hyatt in New York City. Upon arriving at Penn Station I walked 1.5 miles, with 50lbs of clothing, books and laptop on my back and over my shoulder to meet my editor, Peter Wolverton, at Thomas Dunne. Despite my sweaty condition we had a great chat (this was our first face-to-face meeting). I then walked another 1.5 miles, with all my stuff from the Thomas Dunne office to the Grand Hayatt. And by the time I arrived I looked as though I’d walked through a cyclone. I found my room, took a shower, ordered room service and passed out.

Throughout the following days I attended many panels featuring amazing authors and learned a lot. But the highlights of the trip were meeting some of my favorite authors, including James Rollins, who has been a big supporter of my books over the past few years. I met my agent, Scott Miller, James Rollins, Brad Thor, David Angsten, Robert Gregory Browne, Matt Bronleewe, Robert Liparulo and many more. But my best story, the one that made the whole trip worthwhile was this:

Steve Berry, NY Times bestseller of several amazing thrillers was signing copies of the ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) for his upcoming release, The Charlemagne Pursuit. I got in line with everyone else expecting to sheepishly ask for him to sign the book. When it came my turn I handed him the book, he asked me who I wanted it signed to and before I got out a word, he had read my nametag and said, “Jeremy Robinson. Do you write thrillers?” I managed to say, “Yes.” He then said, “You wrote Antarktos Rising.” Stunned, I said, “Yes.” To which he replied, “I loved that book!” At which point my jaw dropped to the floor. Apparently, the always generous James Rollins had recommended the book to him. He bought it, read it and loved it. Wow. So now, with the book being re-released as a mass market paperback in October, Steve Berry is providing another blurb to be featured on the cover along side, James Rollins, Steve Alten, Stel Pavlou and Scott Sigler. Not a bad line-up! And he’s agreed to read ROUSE, the first book of the Chess Team series.

Rather than go on with more stories I’ll end it there. I will be returning to Thrillerfest next year and hope to be on at least one panel myself. If you’re an author, you should make an effort to go. The networking opportunities are amazing. If you’re a fan...it doesn’t get any better. The list of amazing authors who were there that I didn’t get to meet (this time) is outstanding.

For those that read the blog, I have moved my blogging home to myspace. While the blog there isn't quite as pretty the bonus of having all the myspace content attached is awesome. Plus, the exposure there is much higher and my number of readers has significantly increased. SO, to see the new blog and keep up to date on what's going down with my books head on over to my myspace page and check it out (along with all the other primo content!)

FYI, this will probably be my last post on this blog.

-- Jeremy Robinson
www.jeremyrobinsononline.com
www.myspace.com/sciencethriller

Today is the day! Antarktos Rising is out and the bestseller campaign is officially underway! So head on over to Amazon.com between 12 noon and 1pm Eastern time, using the link below, and pick up your copy! Better yet, pick up copies for every novel reader you know. Take care of upcoming birthdays and next Christmas all at once! If you cannot by the book at that time, still buy it on the 1st (or even at a later date if necessary). It will still help! *There is a good chance Amazon will run out of stock, but order anyway. The book will go out within days (even if Amazon says it will take 4 - 6 weeks). Here's the link.

Buy Antarktos Rising - A Novel here!

Please forward this e-mail to everyone you know...on the planet! As an underdog in the publishing world I need all the help I can get! Hitting the Amazon.com bestseller list will help change that, but I can't do it without you. Assuming you all will forward the heck out of this e-mail, I've provided links to two advanced reviews along with the newly updated video trailer—for those unfamiliar with the book. I've also provided a "time-zone buy time chart" for folks not on the East coast.

As always, thanks for your help! Any success I achieve now or in the future is thanks to you.

Jeremy Robinson
www.jeremyrobinsononline.com

PS - If you want to check on how the book is doing, please don't use the Amazon product page. Looking at the page over and over without making a purchase actually hurts the sales rank. If you want to check up on the rankings, please use my Amazon profile page here.

== POD Critic Review ==

== PODler Review ==

The New Video Trailer!


Time Zone Buy Time Chart

Eastern buy time: 12PM - 1PM
Central buy time: 11AM - 12PM
Mountain buy time: 10AM - 11AM
Pacific buy time: 9AM - 10AM
Alaska buy time: 8AM - 9AM
Hawaii buy time: 7AM - 8AM

"Apocalypse comes to Antarctica. Jeremy Robinson balances Biblical speculation upon a dagger-edge of suspense and adventure. With Antarktos Rising , Robinson opens a new dark continent of terror. Trespass at your own risk." -- James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of Black Order and The Judas Strain

"An awesome journey into the beating heart of a legend. Jules Verne would be proud." -- Stel Pavlou, bestselling author of DECIPHER and GENE

A fast-paced chiller that delves into new possibilities about our future...and past."
--Steve Alten, best-selling author of MEG and The SHELL GAME

"How do you find an original story idea in the crowded action-thriller genre? Two words: Jeremy Robinson. Antartkos combines history, science and myth about Antarctica to create a jaw-dropping concept so real it will have you Googling like mad to learn more after the story is finished." -- Scott Sigler, bestselling author of ANCESTOR and EARTHCORE

Greetings everyone!

We’re at the end of the road, folks. This is the FINAL video in the Antarktos Rising/Amazon.com bestseller campaign. In this video I explain the campaign to the viewer, but much of the abuse I suffered throughout the campaign is played out again as I’m hit, flick, sprayed, exposed to harmful gases and on the receiving end of several gallons of water. So it’s informative and funny!

Now before you watch the video, lets go over a few things.

1. Antarktos Rising comes out on August 1st. That’s this Wednesday. So plan on buying the book on Wednesday.

2. But don’t just buy the book on the 1st, buy it between 12 noon and 1pm, eastern time. Amazon compiles their sales rank hourly, so a spike in sales in a single hour will make the most difference. If you can’t do this, your purchase throughout the day will still help, so don’t give up if you can do these hours. For those not on the US east coast, check out my website for the right time in your US time zone: http://www.jeremyrobinsononline.com/.

3. Think big. Are there any birthdays coming up? Want to get a jump on Christmas? Buy multiple copies as gifts! You’ll get free shipping for buying two and a great gift to give. If you want to know the book is good before buying it, consider the blurbs from James Rollins, Steve Alten, Stel Pavlou and Scott Sigler. These guys don’t give out endorsements lightly. Also, check out these two, awesome advance reviews!

Review #1

Review #2


4. If you want to check on the sales rank for Antarktos Rising on the 1st, please do not check it on the book’s product page. Going to the page over and over without buying the book actually hurts the sales rank. If you want to check the rank, visit my Amazon profile page. This page shows all the sales ranks for all of my books.

I think that’s everything. I’ll be sending an e-mail early Wednesday morning with a link to buy the book and a reminder about all this other stuff, so if you have a short memory, I’ve got your back! On with this week’s video!



Thanks for all your help! We’re almost there!

-- Jeremy Robinson
http://www.jeremyrobinsononline.com/

If you're a bad swimmer, or perhaps just haven't waited the 1/2 between meal and swim time, don't expect your friend who is reading Antarktos Rising to leap to your rescue. See what happened to the guy in the latest viral video promoting the Amazon.com bestseller campaign for Antarktos Rising. By far may favorite of the bunch.



--Jeremy Robinson
www.jeremyrobinsononline.com

So I missed last week, but not to fear. I'm now posting this weeks and last weeks videos. More than that, I'm also posting the endorsements I recieved for Antarktos Rising from four of today's biggest names in action-adventure/science thrillers. These guys write my favorite books, and I'm thrilled that they enjoyed Anarktos Rising enough to put their stamp of approval on it. So, here are the blurbs, followed by the two new videos:

"An awesome journey into the beating heart of a legend. Jules Verne would be proud. -- Stel Pavlou, bestselling author of DECIPHER and GENE

"Apocalypse comes to Antarctica. Jeremy Robinson balances Biblical speculation upon a dagger-edge of suspense and adventure. With ANTARKTOS RISING , Robinson opens a new dark continent of terror. Trespass at your own risk." -- James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of BLACK ORDER and THE JUDAS STRAIN

A fast-paced chiller that delves into new possibilities about our future...and past." --Steve Alten, New York Times bestselling author of MEG and THE SHELL GAME

"How do you find an original story idea in the crowded action-thriller genre? Two words: Jeremy Robinson. ANTARKTOS combines history, science and myth about Antarctica to create a jaw-dropping concept so real it will have you Googling like mad to learn more after the story is finished." -- Scott Sigler, bestselling author of ANCESTOR and EARTHCORE

Video # 3 - Guy Eaten by Creature Whilst Reading a Book



Video #4 - Guy Reading Book is Kicked in the...



So there you go. Hope you enjoyed the new videos and are now convinced that Antarktos Rising is your must buy beach read this summer! August 1st, people!!

The catch-phrase for the new Antarktos Rising video marketing campaign is catching on. The first video has been seen 3000 times now in its first week. Not quite "viral" status, but the clicks are still coming through and video #2 is now up!

In addition to the first video doing well, a nice side effect of its release occured. Book sales for Raising the Past and Didymus Contingency rose dramatically on the day of the first video's release and the few days following it. Didymus Contingency became an Amazon Canada bestseller (ranked 47 overall and #1 in its categories) and Raising the Past came in at 100 on Amazon Germany, just squeaking into the bestseller list.

Similar results are happening tonight as well with the release of video #2...which you can watch, right here!



Remember, buy Antarktos Rising on August 1, 2007. Help the little guy stand up to the big guns and make the book an Amazon.com bestseller!

-- Jeremy Robinson
www.jeremyrobinsononlin.com

The first of 10 video ads for the Antarktos Rising Amazon.com Bestseller campaign has been uploaded to the web and is available on Youtube, Digg, Ifilm and Metacafe. This is the first of 10 to be uploaded once a week until August 1, when the book is due out.

Support the book and video campaign, by not only watching the video, but be visiting those sites and giving the ads a 5 star rating! Here's the video:



Check back next Monday for video #2!

-- Jeremy Robinson
www.jeremyrobinsononline.com

Whoohooo. I just received word from my agent that we received and offer for a two book deal....in Spain. While it's not the big gun US publisher we've been gunning for, it's progress and it's great fun. Didymus Contingency will now be available in four languages. How cool is that? At least I'll be able to read a little bit of this one!

The second book in the deal is undecided, but I would guess it will be Antarktos Rising. It has a religious element to it, like Didymus...and honestly, it's a better book!

SPEAKING OF ANTARKTOS RISING...

MONDAY MONDAY MONDAY!

On Monday the 28th of this very month I will be releasing the very first video in a 10 episode viral video marketing campaign for Antarktos Rising. These are 1 - 4 minute long, hysterical videos will be released, once a week, for the next ten weeks until August 1--the book's release date. The hardest thing...and some might say the most interesting thing...about these videos is that I'm in every one of them, suffering all sorts of indignities...like having water dumped on me, being cussed out and being kicked...in sensitive areas. I promise, they're funny!

So until Monday, I bid you farewell.

-- Jeremy Robinson
www.jeremyrobinsononline.com

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

THE

AMAZON.COM BESTSELLER
CAMPAIGN HAS BEGUN!

What the heck is an Amazon.com bestseller campaign? Here's the deal. I need everyone to buy my book from Amazon.com on August 1, 2007 (the book's official release date). The purpose? If everyone buys the book on August 1, it will be launched to the Amazon bestseller list. Why is this important? Beyond being able to say, "I'm an Amazon.com bestseller," being on the list attracts a lot of attention from readers (which in turn sells more books) the media (which can generate more sales) and from larger publishers (who can make a deal on future books...and sell more books). See where this is going? Basically, it's a good way to get noticed...and sell more books.


Is there a moral reason for taking up the cause? Absolutely! My books are published by Breakneck Books, a small indie publisher and we want to show the corporate publishing giants that the little guy can even the playing field. We're the underdog. This is Smurfette going up against Gargamel and I need a few good Smurfs to join the fight. Help defeat corporate America...at least for a few says. How's that for moral? So smurf the power and buy the book on August 1st!

In the next few weeks I'll be uploading several viral video ads that promote the campaign and a podcast preview of the first six chapters to Antarktos Rising. I'll post links to all of that, once they're available. Thanks for taking up the cause!

-- Jeremy Robinson
www.jeremyrobinsononline.com