We've signed a number of new authors in recent months. We also continue to receive many of the same questions from a lot of you. I thought it best to summarize these into an FAQ for this month. Here we go!

Q. When will we see the production queue report? It's been many months since you included it in this newsletter.

A. I know we promised to provide an updated version of this but we just aren't ready. We've been too busy releasing and selling books. We will get to this soon.

Q. How do I order books at the author discount?

A. Go to our bookstore at www.sunburypress.com. Find the books you want to order and use coupon code A50 when you check out. This code is for authors only and triggers your discount. Please note that your order total must be at least $100 in order to qualify for free shipping.

Q. When will I get my author copies?

A. We do not automatically send you your author copies. Many authors wait until their first book order and have them added to it. In that case, include a note with your order. If you just want your free copies, send a note to orders@sunburypress.com. Identify yourself, your book title, the number of copies, and the shipping address.

Q. When will I get my royalty statement?

A. We send statements four times a year on January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31.

Q. I have not received a royalty check. When can I expect one?

A. When your total royalties hit $50 or more, you will receive a check in the mail. These checks are issued fifteen days after the royalty reports -- four times a year.

Q. It's Wednesday and I need books for a signing on Saturday. Can I get books?

A. Please allow up to three weeks lead time to be sure to get your books in plenty of time. Our print orders usually are prioritized lower than consumer orders so we are at the mercy of the capacity of our printer partners. Please try to plan ahead, if possible.

Q. I am working on a new manuscript. Must I go through your submissions process like I did the first time?

A. The short answer is "no." If a new fiction concept, send to Chris Fenwick at cfenwick@sunburypress.com. If nonfiction, send to me at lknorr@sunburypress.com. Please include a summary of the book in your email and your estimated completion date. Also note which number it is in the series, if applicable.

Q. I've been waiting quite a while for you to start my book. Why the delay?

A. We are working diligently to catch up on our backlog all the while signing new authors. We are making significant progress in recent months. Bear in mind we are also always re-prioritizing our backlog based on category and market conditions. If you think your manuscript has been waiting too long, reach out and find out why.

Q. I'm selling too many books and my royalty checks are too large!

A. Yeah, right! Maybe you should move to Baltimore and run for mayor!