Parallel Worlds - Paraworld Zero by Matthew Peterson

ParaWorld Zero
by Matthew Peterson

July 2009 Update: Because of a breach of contract, my previous publisher, Windstorm Creative (now Orchard House Press), lost the rights to Paraworld Zero and the Parallel Worlds series. I just finished writing the second book, Magical Learning, and will soon be looking for a new agent/publisher. My house caught on fire this month, but I was able to salvage the files from my computer. We'll be in a rental home for six months, but you can always reach me at 888-376-8693, ext 1 for rights or other questions. A few foreign publishers are looking at my series right now and I do have some non-exclusive contracts with companies like audible.com, Sony, and OverDrive, but as of this moment, all the rights are currently available. Contact me if you have questions.

View the Paraworld Zero Media Kit (Acrobat Reader format)

Awards and Accomplishments for Paraworld Zero

– Hit the BarnesAndNoble.com Top-50 Bestseller List
– Hit the Amazon.com Bestseller List in the "Magic and Wizards" category
– Winner of the National Indie Excellence Book Awards (DVD-Fiction)
– Winner of the London Book Festival (E-Book)
– Two-time Winner of the Los Angeles DIY Book Festival (E-Book, Audiobook)
– Second Place in the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards (Audiobook)
– Silver award from the Mom's Choice Awards (Audiobook)
– Finalist in the ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Awards (Audiobook)
– Finalist in the National Best Books 2009 Awards (Audiobook)
– Two-time Finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards (SF/F, Audiobook)
– Fallen Angel Reviews Recommended Read
– Flamingnet TOP CHOICE Award for Young Adult Fiction
– Third Place for the Preditors and Editors Best SF Novel Award
– Honorable Mentions from the Hollywood, New York, New England, and Beach Book Festivals

Upcoming events that Matthew will be attending:

- Thursdays at 9 am, The Author Hour Talk Radio Show (I'm the host!)
- April 10, 2010, Grand Desert Day in Morristown, AZ
- April 20, 2010, Apache Elementary
- April 21, 2010, Coyote Hills Elementary
- April 26, 2010, Cotton Boll Elementary
- April 28, 2010 at 1-3 pm, Alta Loma Elementary in Peoria, AZ
- May 4, 2010, Vistancia Elementary in Peoria, AZ
- May 5, 2010, Zuni Hills Elementary
- May 11, 2010, Ira A. Murphy Elementary

Attention Booksellers, Libraries, Reviewers & Media

Millions of readers have seen or heard about Paraworld Zero this year.

Are you ready for the big promotion?
With our $150,000 marketing budget, we've given away thousands of books and CDs, placed ads in prime advertising spots in the top fantasy and science fiction magazines (LOCUS, Realms of Fantasy, F&SF), including publications for schools and libraries (School Library Journal, VOYA, Reading Teacher, JAAL). Dozens of high-traffic websites, blogs and newsletters (BookBrowse.com, CarolHurst.com, etc.) have featured Paraworld Zero.

Promotions also include ads in The New York Times, Publishers Weekly, The Bloomsbury Review, Foreword, Poets and Writers, and many more. We even have a large billboard near a university & shopping mall in Utah!

Through the Buy X get Y program with Amazon.com, Paraworld Zero was teamed up with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in January.

	Matthew Peterson and his book, Paraworld Zero, was mentioned on NBC (channel 12 KPNX in Phoenix, AZ) and on The Artist's Craft (channel 10 in Raleigh, NC). Matthew was also a guest blogger and featured author on several websites including ShoutLife.com, FreshFiction.com, and NarniaFans.com. Watch TV interviews
	In 2008, a news article centered on Matthew Peterson's book, Paraworld Zero, life and writing was published by an estimated 75 to 100 newspapers with an estimated readership to be in the millions. An email was also sent to over five million opt-in scifi/fantasy readers. Read news articles
	Planned Television Arts scheduled 18 morning radio interviews for Matthew on January 11, 2008, which included USA Radio and its 275 nationwide affiliates. Over 5 million listeners heard the interviews. Matthew has many hours of acting and teaching experience. Listen to radio interviews
	We mailed out 30,000 full-color flyers, 40,000 bookmarks, and 6,000 books/audiobooks to bookstores, schools, libraries, and conventions. View samples here. If you'd like us to send you some free flyers or a 25-pack of bookmarks, please contact us here.
	Matthew exhibited at the 2008 BookExpo America in Los Angeles (booth #5741), the 2008 Public Library Association Conference in Minneapolis (booth #1326), the 2008 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books (booth #929), and the New York Book Festival. Matthew is also participating in several fantasy/science fiction conventions including WorldCon, CopperCon, TusCon and the World Fantasy Convention. View Matthew's full schedule and announcements here.
	If you'd like for Matthew to visit (or speak on the phone) to your school, library, club or bookstore, please contact him directly at 888-376-8693, #1. He is very comfortable in front of audiences. Matthew lives in Arizona, but he is willing to travel. He has already done several presentations in front of hundreds of people at schools, libraries, conventions and bookstores.
	As of June 2008, all rights, including foreign, hardback, paper back, movie, audio, and electronic, are available. Please contact Matthew directly about this.

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Until I find a new publisher, you can order directly from this site. Contact Matthew for information about discounts on bookstore, library, school, and large orders.

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Media Kit Files to Download
- Paraworld Zero Media Kit (Acrobat Reader format)
- Paraworld Zero Study Guide (Acrobat Reader format)
- Paraworld Zero Reviews (Acrobat Reader format)
- Paraworld Zero Excerpt (Acrobat Reader format)
- High quality photo of Matthew Peterson
- High quality cover image of Paraworld Zero

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- BarnesAndNoble.com (Less than $5)
- Amazon.com (Less than $5)

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Latest News (View All)

- My TV Interview with PBS

- Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist

- Won the Indie Excellence Book Award

- ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year

- Finished Writing Book 2!

- Paraworld Zero Gets 2 More Awards

- Paraworld Zero Places in 2 More Contests

- Paraworld Zero on iTunes and Audible

- My Interview with NarniaFans.com

- 2nd Place in the Moonbeam Book Awards

- Paraworld Zero on the Sony Reader

- Honorable Mention at Hollywood Festival

- Dropped my Publisher! Sony Reader, Audio

- Honorable Mention at New York Festival

- Haruah publishes "Letting Go"

- Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist

- Honorable Mention at Beach Book Festival

- BarnesAndNoble.com Bestseller List!

- TV Interview in North Carolina

- NBC talks about Paraworld Zero

Matthew's Blog (View All)

- My House Caught on Fire (no kidding)

- FiestaCon Photos

- Twilight Removed from Deseret Book

- Thud-Thud-Thud Crash!

- Coincidence or Devine Intervention?

- More Crazy Dreams

- Am I Black or White?

- My Smoky, Stinky Christmas

- Trip Home from Florida

- Too Tired to Think!

- Jared's G-tube Goes Bye Bye

- World Fantasy Convention Interview

Social Networks

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- ShoutLife.com/matthewpeterson

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- Blogger - pworlds.blogspot.com

Book Information
Title: Paraworld Zero (Parallel Worlds, Book 1)
Author/Illustrator: Matthew Peterson
Narrators: Matthew and Alicia Peterson
Genre: Young Adult / Fantasy / Science Fiction
Ages: 9 and up

6 x 9 Trade Paperback
Publisher: Blue Works (imprint of Windstorm Creative)
Windstorm lost the rights. I'm seeking a new publisher!
Publication Date: January 2008
Pages: 251
Illustrations: 30
Price: $16.99
ISBN: 978-1-59092-491-4

Audiobook (12 hours and 28 minutes long)
Publication Dates: July/October 2008

Basic Audiobook MP3-CD (128 bitrate): $29.95.
ISBN: 978-0-9819227-1-3

Premium Audiobook MP3-DVD (256 bitrate): $39.95
Includes E-Book & nearly 4 hours of audio/video extras
ISBN: 978-0-9819227-2-0

10-CD Audiobook (5.4 x 7.5 x 1.3 inches): $49.95
ISBN: 978-0-9819227-3-7

Places to Order From
Distributors - Libraries/Bookstores
Baker & Taylor (physical audiobook)
Overdrive (online libraries/schools)
CDBaby (music stores)
(place a backorder if not in stock)

Download Sites for Audiobook
Audible.com iTunes.com
SpokenNetwork.com Kitabe.com

Online Retailers for Audiobook
Paraworlds.com Direct from publisher
Amazon.com BN.com MP3-CD
Amazon.com BN.com MP3-DVD
Amazon.com BN.com 10-Disc

Online Retailers for Paperback
ParaWorlds.com (for new copies)
BarnesAndNoble.com
Amazon.com
IndieBound.org
Borders.com

Bookstores (for audiobook)
Barnes & Noble
Borders
Most Independent Bookstores
(place a "special order" if not in stock)

E-Book Stores
Sony.com Sony Reader
Amazon.com Kindle

Bookstores, schools, libraries & clubs can contact us directly for special discounts on large orders. Matt does a lot of speaking engagements as well. Just ask.

Simon Kent is just an ordinary teenager trying to cope with the loss of his parents and the bullies at the local high school . . . or so he thinks. After meeting an outspoken girl with strange hair that changes colors with her mood, he is swept into a futuristic world filled with dragonlike creatures, vast technology, and enslaved giants.

But Simon also stumbles upon a secret: He can perform magic in this parallel world! While fighting mystical creatures, unraveling an ancient mystery, and even experiencing his first kiss, Simon discovers that he, an outsider from Earth, is the only person who can save the high-tech planet from an impending doom.

View Dozens of Awards and Reviews for Paraworld Zero

Matthew Peterson donates around 13% of his gross earnings to charitable organizations, some of which help clothe and feed the needy.