larry, I know of FBMG from Saiga-12.com. I hope to see more of you there. I’ll be looking to get some 20 round .308 mags from ya’all since I just bought a S308 yesterday at a show in Va.
Hey Larry, I preordered the book and recieved it a few days ago. Excellent stuff I really like it and am looking forward to your next book! No big deal but I was under the impression that all preordered books would also recieve a patch… No patch here, I’d love one but I’d really like a to see your next book more! Keep up the good work.
Tim
Airborne Medic
I didn’t get a patch either, but I don’t mind….damn good book I managed to get one of my co-workers to buy a copy today, so at least your evil spreads to another generation (so to speak)! Write more books!
I just got my book this evening when I got home from work; I’m on page 111 already and I’m not sure that I can put it down in order to go to sleep tonight. By that sentiment, you have just joined, in my mind, the likes of David Weber, John Ringo, Roger MacBride Allen, Mercedes Lackey, Timothy Zahn, Laurell K. Hamilton, Eric Flint and Robert Heinlein, as ALL of those authors have caused me to lose sleep at one time or another over the years. I hate you… I need my sleep, darnit!!
When are you starting work on your next book?
BTW, I do have to say that when I read your blog and realized that MHI was a self-published book, I hesitated for a day or so. The last self-published book I bought – because I knew the author’s brother, who was a Lodge Brother of mine – was AWFUL. I read your first chapter, and that, combined with LawDog’s recommendation, caused me to make the right choice and purchase it. I intend to put my MHI patch on my shooting jacket right after I earn an Appleseed Rifleman patch for it.
BTW… when MHI is recruiting for another class, I’d like to apply.
Just finished the book a couple of days ago. Damn good. Reason it took so long is I realized I was doing the same thing I did with the last Dresden book: didn’t want to finish it too soon, so kept only reading 20-30 pages.
If I may say, struck me as being something like the first Dresden book: obviously a first book, not just in the ‘more stories to come’ sense, but something about the style. Looking forward to another in Owen’s adventures.
Loaned my copy to ex and daughter. Ex is now pissed that you didn’t get it published through Baen or someobody; she thinks you’d make a lot more on it that way.
You might try getting hold of Eric Flint at Baen Books, she says knows him from several sci-fi cons and thinks he’d want to do it.
HK has decided to add a new chapter to their stupidity,
Apparently HK ceased their training partnership with Blackwater because Blackwater might, gasp, MIGHT actually be using HK s in Iraq and Afghanistan. (BS according to some PMC the weapons being used by BW are provided through DSS and there are no HK in the group.)
You go. Or is it Hugo? Any way, you are doing great, and I am glad the living room is not papered in notices – who wants to live with that in your face every day? Can’t wait to see my Larry as a vampire . . .
Hey Larry, I’m the guy who bought the 6.8 stag with the shaved gas block (still waiting on it’s arrival BTW) can’t fault you for that though. I just wish Stag was more prompt with their shipments. Anyway, I’m really interested in buying your book, but I just think it would be a million times more convenient if you stocked them @ FBMG since it’s 3 min. from my house. Just a thought. I’d rather give you the $4 I’d be wasting on shipping, plus I could just get your autograph on it in the process. I’ve been reading your blog, great stuff, keep it up.
Just finished your book and wow, it was amazing. Your knowledge of weapons and tactics made the book for me as my years in the army make bad tactics like nails on a chalkboard. Continue writing as I am desperate for the adventures of MHI. A well worn copy of your book is now in circulation within my battalion, heck I think the top just finished it and wants one of those patches.
This is your cousin Timmy Correia from Atwater. How are you doing? Grandma told me you had a gun shop and I got online and found your picture. It’s been a long time since I’ve talked to you. I saw your brother when he picked up your dad’s RT. How is your mom and dad? Tell them I said hi. I heard your married and have kids, congratulations. Well if you have time email me back. Atikuws@yahoo.com
About half way through your book MHI. Love it so far and love your writing style. Only problem is it’s one of those books you read when you should be doing something else, like sleeping.
Is there any chance of you selling a copy or two of the book as an ebook? I’m willing to pay full price for it; I simply cannot find a UK-based seller of the book, try as I might, so paying for an ebook version in whatever format you see fit to use is the next option.
I want to read your book .I allso would like a patch if they are available.Reading what little of you book I could from this site it kinda mirros my life.But my motivation to tame demons .Was differnt and I didnt Kill or hurt some one .Almost took a leg off thoug for a spur.I hate rapest and was thretend by one in M.C. in idirect way not 2 tell.The spur said trust me or else on it .Some things dont have to resolt in vilance .Even when it should .Maybe When I get money I can have you make me speacil shot gun since the one I hand is famouse in home town now and is promised to some one .Looking Forward to doing bisness with you Riley j Gordon.
[...] Larry Correia gave a shout-out about the Baen edition of Monster Hunter International. Right now it’s sales rank is around 7.5K, and at one point last night it was at 6K. [...]
Hey Boss man,
Finished the book for what has to be the 10th time.
Enjoy it every time. Keep up the good work.
I had noticed that no one on Youtube.com has taken the time to make a Monster Hunter International Film trailer
(As some fans with free time will) I have decided to fix that problem. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvMgDziKBv8
Sorry if its crappy, my comp kicked out on me, so I had to resort to Windows Media Maker.
Years later, I’ve come up with the perfect television show for you to be in!
If you recall from ages ago on the High Road, I am the producer of SHOOTING GALLERY on OUTDOOR CHANNEL and a HUGGGGGEEEEE fan of Monster Hunters International.
So I’m filming my 10th season of SG, and since I’m probably the highest-rated shooting show ever, the bosses have given me what amounts to carte blanche. I’ve always wanted to do a show called “How to Kill the Undead,” addressing the critical issues of zombies (George Romero slow and 28 Days Later fast), werewolves, vamps and assorted monsters.
My idea is to film the episode at the Whittington Center in New Mexico this summer, probably late May. We’ll use a couple of the big prop houses in Denver and my pal Mike Gibbons, who just retired as one of the premier movie armorers in Hollywood. We’ll build a graveyard for the opening simulation…my idea is to do the entire show deadpan earnest, address guns and ammo choice, etc.
The last segment of the 4-segment show will be an “Undead Stage,” where we’ll have to address zombie targets (head shots only, or course), werewolves (probably with a sawed-off 12 gauge or something tasteful), vampires (crossbows, natch)…maybe the occasional monster to finish it up.
I think you’d be the IDEAL guest for this episode! We’ll sew MHI patches on SHOOTING GALLERY shirts. We’ll plug the hell out of the book and have a great time. We won’t pay you a penny, but we’ll pick up all the expenses and buy post-filming liquor.
As always boss, love the site.
Me and some friends are making a lil web-series, was wondering if we could have your permission to use the MHI patch in them, mainly right before someone snipes a vampire and what not.
If that’s ok with you.
I just ordered your book and I’m looking forward to reading it, but this also means that sometime in the future you will have to swing by BCI say Hi and sign it.
Speaking of – Larry, are you too busy to autograph MHI if I send a copy to you with prepaid return packaging, or do I need to just catch you in a local bookstore?
Larry,
A friend told me that you have in the past offered concealed weapons classes and or certifications for students. Is that still the case or can you at least recommend someone? Thanks for your time and help!
Aaron capazzo22@gmail.com
Aaron, I used to teach CCW for free to college students and anyone in the military. Unfortunatly I just don’t have the time right now to do any classes. Sorry. Maybe I’ll do that again in the future, but right now I’m just swamped with the writing.
Put MHI on my amazon.com wishlist, then happened across it at a brick-and-mortar and bought it. Just finished my 2nd reading of it. To my surprise, my wife also read and enjoyed it.
Congrats on the (hopefully financially) successful book.
While I (@ 6′3″ and 245 on a good day) am completely in tune with the large-gauge shotguns (is it wrong to dream about Abomination?), I have to object to the use of a .45-70 lever gun instead of the OBVIOUSLY superior .450 (my 1895M will always have a spot in my safe).
And, given the inability of the internet to properly express emotion, yes, that’s tongue in cheek (well, except for the part about the contents of my safe).
My best friend of 33 years loande me his copy of MHI, one of your original printings, and I am up to pg 196. I love it! Can’t get enough and want your publisher to hurry up with the next book. I want my own autographed copy and patch.
You are an excellent wordsmith and truly know your weapons. I’m a professional gunsmith so I know of what I write. While my firearms passion is older weapons, i.e., Enfields, big bore African express rifles, BIG shotguns, lever guns and wheel guns, I was DROOLING over the description of ‘The Abomination’. Since I have a type 7 FFL and paid my SOT, I wonder how close I could come?
You ever get to Oklahoma, I want to buy you a Guinness.
Do me a favor and check out my web site. Truitt and Son Gunsmithing would be proud to be of service to you.
I read your book in one seven and a half hour sitting. Fantastic. I might suggest a company for inspiration. http://www.anzioironworks.com/
Their 20mm man portable cannon might be to your liking.
I’ll be ordering several copies of your book as gifts to friends.
Just finished MHI as an ebook. Damn that Jim Baen is crafty. Read the reveiws on Amazon, tracked down the first 7 chapters at baen.com and couldn’t wait the expected 3 weeks shipping to Australia. Have to admit, I ordered the hardcopy anyway. 1 question – WHEN IS THE NEXT MHI NOVEL COMMING!!!?
Just now finishing up MHI, loved it and can’t wait for the next. Love the fact that it was done by a fellow gun-nut and shooter. This not common nowaday’s when people try to hide their interest in guns. Keep up the good work will be ordering a patch and it will be going on my shooting vest.
Wow. That was the best HK posting ever. My office works with a ton of HK fanboys and the required gear-queers that that seem to morph into. My umpteen years of professional and amateur experience means nothing to them because they attended a two week course that was taught by HK Seal team 6000SpetsnazBulletboyMagnumPISupertrooperDeathmachine squad. I didn’t get the HK polo in tactical blue and I don’t wear 511’s. I don’t go and shoot at the 100 USD an hour Golden holster supertactical facility that requires a membership fee of 250 a year where it’s mandatory to wear all of your extra mags on your chest. Nope. Not. At. All.
Yosemite rock falls lead to Ahwanhee evacuation By Danielle Gaines
Merced Sun-Star
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009
The Ahwanhee Hotel in Yosemite National Park has been evacuated after
several different rock falls that began this morning continued into the
afternoon.
Between 70 and 80 guests were booked at the hotel, said Scott Gediman, chief
media officer for the park.
The falling rocks were reported in the area of Royal Arches.
“We basically have asked people to leave the Ahwanhee and we are evaluating
the situation now,” Gediman said.
There have been no injuries and no reports of structural damage, Gediman
said.
A park geologist will come in to evaluate the area and decide the risk of a
more substantial rockslide this afternoon.
dear sir ,thank you very much. MHI was peerless. If at all possible can we have more? we will gladly pay in advance triple list P.S. my sons say the only problem with the coming zombie apocalypse is the first one to five minutes. once we know what time it is, we will be fine. thanks again for the incredible read.
Thank you for a very enjoyable read.It is RELLY NICE when someone gets weapons and tactics right.I will never forget one series where the hero converted a Thompson Center contender in 45-70 to semi auto.
Just finished your novel MHI. Loved it. Bought it on line from Baen and have enjoyed every second of the read. I could not put it down. My only comment is More. Much More. I want more. So much so if Baen offers a sequel I will pay the ARC (Advance Readers Copy) cost of 15 dollars to avoid waiting a day longer to continue the story line.
Really loved MHI. Was wondering if you had read Vampire$ by John Steakley. And if you had if it was a influence for your book.
Btw loved the quote contest wish i heard about it a month a go. Please keep writing these fun fast paced novels. 1 every month or so would be good
I read Vampire$ many years ago. I enjoyed it. I hadn’t thought about it for a long time when I was writing MHI, but it probably was an influence, not for just hunting monsters, as that’s been done a zillion times, but in that his character’s didn’t dink around about it either. It was all about getting the job done. That was cool.
1 a month a book. As soon as I get my time machine invented, no problemo.
Hey there Larry,
Just picked up you book on the recommendation of Steve Perry, another author I follow…and wanted to tell you how much I loved it. I look forward to reading more from you.
Since I was the first to pre-order MHI from B&N in my area they offered me the opportunity to review it for them. It follows below.
Gunner365:The things that cause us to whistle while passing the grave yard are real, they do exist, and they do need to eat. This is the story of the people who kill the undead and collect the government bounties. Unusual people who make a difference.
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Posted 09/12/09: This is a wonderful book. All of the things that the public thinks are common scary folk creatures, the vampires, werewolves, zombies, screaming blood suckers, and many more are infact based in truth. And this is a story of the people who work to keep us safe from them. Monster Hunters International is one of a small group of companies that fight and try to kill the legions of the undead, and to collect the government bounty on these creatures. This was the most entertaining, informative, exciting, well written books I have read this year. The character development was excellent, story continuity superb, the author created a wonderful story that will enthrall the reader and keep you turning page after page after page. While the book is robbing you of your sleep it will keep you laughing at the same time. Get the book, read and enjoy. I can’t wait for more of Mr. Correia’s stories.
Does this get me advanced access to the next book?
I’ll see you at the Mt. View book signing.
Gunner365
Not necessiarly ment for public exposure but I couldn’t find a private email address. Will any “Bloody Bunny” patches be available? Looking forward to the next book.
Jerry
Loved MHI, it rocked hard. The technical aspects made it that much more enjoyable. Some of the outbreak locations were not far from my AO, got a big kick out of the MHI HQ location also. I plan on buying a patch to go on my body armor, ETA on Dead Six and MHI 2? Keep up the good work man.
MHI:2 (Monster Hunter Vendetta) will be released in Fall 2010. Dead Six I don’t have sold yet. My coauthor on that one is still on active duty at EOD school, so getting that one wrapped up has been tough.
Trying to reach Larry & wondering if he reads this blog…?
Anyway, hello Larry.
I gotta say that my favorite authors have been Pratchett, Butcher, Modesette, Salvatore, just to name a few. I now add your name to the TOP of that list.
I’m only about half way through your MHI book & it’s great. Plus I’m a 1911 proponant as well, all the while owning 4 gun safes & consatantly exercising my 2nd amendment rights, here in Alaska, as often as possible….=0)
Anyway, don’t want to sound like one of those weirdo freaky groupies (and at 6′4″-265 pounds-benching 430- it would seem odd), but I just felt the urge to look you up on the net & post you a sincere “atta boy” on your writings.Along with our common interest of firearms and our in-common manly size, I think you’re an impressive bard, wordsmith and story-teller who has a great future ahead of you…
So, when the hell you gonna release the next MHI book…? LOL Would you hurry up already. Put away the boom-sticks & get to writing. We want more of Owen & MCI…! =0)
Side note: Is there any way you could, at some point, maybe work in a character for me..? He’d be a tall, manly guy, of Norwegian decent, that comes from Alaska: likes to harvest demons and vanmps…Just a thought… =-)
I read everything on this blog. It is how I get through the day at my regular job. (just kidding, I like my regular job)
Butcher, Modesette, Salvatore, Pratchett? Man, that is some dang fine company. Thanks, Norseman. I’m really glad you liked it. I’ll get that 2nd one out to you as fast as I can. (Fall 2010 it is looking like)
Alright brother, thanks for repsonding & I can’t wait to read the next one…! Do you hunt? If so shoot me an email & I’ll share some Alaska huinting pics with you… =0)
Hey,
Finished MHI the other day.. It was freakin amazing. I didn’t know what to think at first, my fiance’s stepdad bought it for me and said read. I loved every minute of it and am very much looking forward to MHI 2, saw that it’s coming out fall next year. AWESOME. Also, I work in a movie theatre, and have seen probably every movie to come through in the past 3 years that interest me. I especially love monster movies, ie underworld and others like it. MHI put into movie form would be beautiful, and trust me I know about movies. This has serious potential, I would talk to baen about speaking with paramount or someone. Then if that one did well, you would most likely be signed for your second book to movie as well. looking forward to more.. Or if you have other books published or recommendationslet me know. I’d be happy to support your books or any others.
I just finished reading the book and it was thoroughly entertaining. I’m planning on having an MHI themed stage at my Halloween action shotgun match. You’d dig it.
Hey, Larry, I’m the guy you bumped into at the B&N in Jordan Landing about a month back. You told me you would sign your book if I bought it, so I shrugged and thought “Ah, heck, might as well help a first time novelist out… probably going to be like most first novels, though…” So I grabbed the book, purchased it and put it in my “To Read” pile by my bedside. Well… I finally got to it, am already 200+ pages in, and am thrilled to have shaken hands with the next great author to hit the fantasy stage. Loving it! Keep up the good work!
Bought your book planning to use it as travel fodder on my way overseas. It did not make it. I read the first chapter at B&N. I then stayed up well past my bedtime reading, oh, about the first 1/3 the same night. See, you don’t want to stop during the action, and well, if that is a requirement, then there really aren’t that many places TO stop, now, are there?…So, to summarize, thanks, man!
Being former military, I’ve been a Baen fan for years, and this book justifies my faith in them. Now, go write more books, please.
I just finished reading MHI. It was truly one of the most epic books I’ve ever read. You, sir, are a genius. There are no words to describe you and your work in terms of greatness. Thank you, Mr. Correia. Keep up the good work.
After reading MHI I was stoked that there’ll be another novel coming out from you. I’ve gotten 3 of my friends to read MHI, one of them decided to buy his own copy and I am going to get a new copy.
Is there any way to get in touch with you via email?
I LOVED you bringing in the ‘Great Old Ones’! Absolutely fantastic… in hommage to that a funny bit I found online….
…
Stacy Griffith, 15, liked frequenting chat rooms online. One day, she met a funny, goofy boy who was deep and intelligent. They talked all the time and eventually, they decided they were going to meet up at a mall in Stacy’s home town.
Only when they met, Stacy realized he was no boy.
It was Cthulhu.
5,000 Americal girls lose their sanity to Cthulhu each year. Stop online predatation from Great Old Ones before it can start. Educate your children about Cthulhu today.
When is this dead s ix book coming out? Is it coming out? I read that sample and man i liked it. Kinda reminds me of John Ringos Palidin of Shadows stuff(which I really like) Keep up the good work. Your blog keeps me up during the long borind hours of night shift here in Iraq. THANK YOU
Mr. Correia I am an avid reader (3 to 4 novels per week) and was verry impressed by MHI, so much so in fact that i have been working on a D20 rpg campain setting based on characters and information from your novel as i have yet to find any already published. Know that I have no intention on ever having the setting published but would love any thoughts you may have on the subject.
PS keep up the good work
From me and all my geeky die rollin buddies
C.R. Fox
Somebody once asked me, for RPG purposes, how many Hunters are on a local team? I told him that it is exactly the same number as however many people are in his gaming group.
Larry,
I own the independent bookshop in downtown Boise.
I recently read Monster Hunter International. I love your book and it is prominently displayed in my store. I am also a combat veteran and a shooter. I would like to invite you to Boise for a book signing in my store and a skeet shoot. Please contact me at your convenience.
Just put the book Monster Hunter International down……… you did a great job. I kept waiting for it to get corny, hoping it wouldn’t. You punted this one out of the stands, and have snared my attention for years to come. I hope good fortune and great writing fill your future days. I will recommend MHI to all of my friends and fellow Marines.
I snagged MHI on Monday (November 2) after my friend read me the first SENTENCE of the book. As soon as I heard ‘threw my incompetent jackass of a boss out of a 14th story window’ I screamed SOLD and ran to B Daltons. I’m about half way through as of this writing, and I kind of wish that the whole thing was real.
I digress, it’s a very well written book, and I can’t wait for more. Abomination = FTW! Along with H&K.
i don’t know if this is the right forum to Gush, but i’ll do it anyway. i had just about given up when i found your book! it fed my Hunger and now i must have more!
i must say that MHI was the best book i have read in a Long time!
before i found your book.
i had read every book i could find pertaining to the things in your book. when i ran out i started writing my own. my friends tell me i have good characters, story line and strategy, but my humor is lacking. i just can’t translate it into a book. but i digress. i am also a number cruncher (if not in the same way you are) and a Gun nut. I used to shoot competitively when i was younger, but I started working at 15 and haven’t had time since. My family are avid hunters, fishermen and trappers, so i grew up the old way. I want to thank you for your book and I would gladly spend way too much money on the next one =P.
Thanks again, i remain feverishly awaiting your next book
Good to see you blogging. I will be visiting daily, along with my daily fix of MadOgre!
larry, I know of FBMG from Saiga-12.com. I hope to see more of you there. I’ll be looking to get some 20 round .308 mags from ya’all since I just bought a S308 yesterday at a show in Va.
MikeS.
AH! Bingo! FBMG!
Just read your HK parody add. Freaking hilarious. Laffed my ass clear off.
I’m currently building a G3 from a FMP parts kit just because I can. Will see for myself how bad bad is.
Larry, is anyone currently making a larger cap mag for the Saiga 12?
I’ve got this machinist buddy who makes big mags, see…
Sorry for the bump, but…
http://www.alliancearmament.com/Saigaconversions.aspx
Hey Larry, I preordered the book and recieved it a few days ago. Excellent stuff I really like it and am looking forward to your next book! No big deal but I was under the impression that all preordered books would also recieve a patch… No patch here, I’d love one but I’d really like a to see your next book more! Keep up the good work.
Tim
Airborne Medic
Tim, my mistake. Your patch should have been in there. E-mail sent.
Larry;
Any patches left?
I didn’t get a patch either, but I don’t mind….damn good book
I managed to get one of my co-workers to buy a copy today, so at least your evil spreads to another generation (so to speak)! Write more books!
Larry, you are an Evil Bastard.
I just got my book this evening when I got home from work; I’m on page 111 already and I’m not sure that I can put it down in order to go to sleep tonight. By that sentiment, you have just joined, in my mind, the likes of David Weber, John Ringo, Roger MacBride Allen, Mercedes Lackey, Timothy Zahn, Laurell K. Hamilton, Eric Flint and Robert Heinlein, as ALL of those authors have caused me to lose sleep at one time or another over the years. I hate you… I need my sleep, darnit!!
When are you starting work on your next book?
BTW, I do have to say that when I read your blog and realized that MHI was a self-published book, I hesitated for a day or so. The last self-published book I bought – because I knew the author’s brother, who was a Lodge Brother of mine – was AWFUL. I read your first chapter, and that, combined with LawDog’s recommendation, caused me to make the right choice and purchase it. I intend to put my MHI patch on my shooting jacket right after I earn an Appleseed Rifleman patch for it.
BTW… when MHI is recruiting for another class, I’d like to apply.
Just finished the book a couple of days ago. Damn good. Reason it took so long is I realized I was doing the same thing I did with the last Dresden book: didn’t want to finish it too soon, so kept only reading 20-30 pages.
If I may say, struck me as being something like the first Dresden book: obviously a first book, not just in the ‘more stories to come’ sense, but something about the style. Looking forward to another in Owen’s adventures.
Loaned my copy to ex and daughter. Ex is now pissed that you didn’t get it published through Baen or someobody; she thinks you’d make a lot more on it that way.
You might try getting hold of Eric Flint at Baen Books, she says knows him from several sci-fi cons and thinks he’d want to do it.
HK has decided to add a new chapter to their stupidity,
Apparently HK ceased their training partnership with Blackwater because Blackwater might, gasp, MIGHT actually be using HK s in Iraq and Afghanistan. (BS according to some PMC the weapons being used by BW are provided through DSS and there are no HK in the group.)
http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,2144,3135177,00.html
Hey Larry, I’ve tried to e-mail you twice over the past several days and kept getting Delivery Status Notification (Failure) for both of them.
Just wondering if the P250 ever showed up and if you ever received their FFL.
You go. Or is it Hugo? Any way, you are doing great, and I am glad the living room is not papered in notices – who wants to live with that in your face every day? Can’t wait to see my Larry as a vampire . . .
Hey Larry, I’m the guy who bought the 6.8 stag with the shaved gas block (still waiting on it’s arrival BTW) can’t fault you for that though. I just wish Stag was more prompt with their shipments. Anyway, I’m really interested in buying your book, but I just think it would be a million times more convenient if you stocked them @ FBMG since it’s 3 min. from my house. Just a thought. I’d rather give you the $4 I’d be wasting on shipping, plus I could just get your autograph on it in the process. I’ve been reading your blog, great stuff, keep it up.
Mr. Correia,
Just finished your book and wow, it was amazing. Your knowledge of weapons and tactics made the book for me as my years in the army make bad tactics like nails on a chalkboard. Continue writing as I am desperate for the adventures of MHI. A well worn copy of your book is now in circulation within my battalion, heck I think the top just finished it and wants one of those patches.
Hey Larry,
This is your cousin Timmy Correia from Atwater. How are you doing? Grandma told me you had a gun shop and I got online and found your picture. It’s been a long time since I’ve talked to you. I saw your brother when he picked up your dad’s RT. How is your mom and dad? Tell them I said hi. I heard your married and have kids, congratulations. Well if you have time email me back. Atikuws@yahoo.com
Holy Crap!
Larry, you are everywhere. You are the man. Good to see things are going well.
Larry,
About half way through your book MHI. Love it so far and love your writing style. Only problem is it’s one of those books you read when you should be doing something else, like sleeping.
Tnx
Is there any chance of you selling a copy or two of the book as an ebook? I’m willing to pay full price for it; I simply cannot find a UK-based seller of the book, try as I might, so paying for an ebook version in whatever format you see fit to use is the next option.
I want to read your book .I allso would like a patch if they are available.Reading what little of you book I could from this site it kinda mirros my life.But my motivation to tame demons .Was differnt and I didnt Kill or hurt some one .Almost took a leg off thoug for a spur.I hate rapest and was thretend by one in M.C. in idirect way not 2 tell.The spur said trust me or else on it .Some things dont have to resolt in vilance .Even when it should .Maybe When I get money I can have you make me speacil shot gun since the one I hand is famouse in home town now and is promised to some one .Looking Forward to doing bisness with you Riley j Gordon.
Read your book, passed it around to many others who couldn’t get copies. Any chance of getting patches? Looking forward to the next book.
[...] Larry Correia gave a shout-out about the Baen edition of Monster Hunter International. Right now it’s sales rank is around 7.5K, and at one point last night it was at 6K. [...]
Any chance on having another batch of patches for sale soon?
I bought MHI a while back and I really enjoyed it. It was a fun read. I think you hit your stride at about chapter five and I couldn’t put it down.
Hey Boss man,
Finished the book for what has to be the 10th time.
Enjoy it every time. Keep up the good work.
I had noticed that no one on Youtube.com has taken the time to make a Monster Hunter International Film trailer
(As some fans with free time will) I have decided to fix that problem.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvMgDziKBv8
Sorry if its crappy, my comp kicked out on me, so I had to resort to Windows Media Maker.
Enjoy Boss
Dude!
Years later, I’ve come up with the perfect television show for you to be in!
If you recall from ages ago on the High Road, I am the producer of SHOOTING GALLERY on OUTDOOR CHANNEL and a HUGGGGGEEEEE fan of Monster Hunters International.
So I’m filming my 10th season of SG, and since I’m probably the highest-rated shooting show ever, the bosses have given me what amounts to carte blanche. I’ve always wanted to do a show called “How to Kill the Undead,” addressing the critical issues of zombies (George Romero slow and 28 Days Later fast), werewolves, vamps and assorted monsters.
My idea is to film the episode at the Whittington Center in New Mexico this summer, probably late May. We’ll use a couple of the big prop houses in Denver and my pal Mike Gibbons, who just retired as one of the premier movie armorers in Hollywood. We’ll build a graveyard for the opening simulation…my idea is to do the entire show deadpan earnest, address guns and ammo choice, etc.
The last segment of the 4-segment show will be an “Undead Stage,” where we’ll have to address zombie targets (head shots only, or course), werewolves (probably with a sawed-off 12 gauge or something tasteful), vampires (crossbows, natch)…maybe the occasional monster to finish it up.
I think you’d be the IDEAL guest for this episode! We’ll sew MHI patches on SHOOTING GALLERY shirts. We’ll plug the hell out of the book and have a great time. We won’t pay you a penny, but we’ll pick up all the expenses and buy post-filming liquor.
Interested??????
Michael B
Larry! Hey buddy I need you to send me an email if you can.. got a couple questions for ya. Thanks
As always boss, love the site.
Me and some friends are making a lil web-series, was wondering if we could have your permission to use the MHI patch in them, mainly right before someone snipes a vampire and what not.
If that’s ok with you.
I don’t know if you get much call for it but merchandise like hats and patches with the MHI logo would be nice.
Larry,
Contact me. You know how.
I just ordered your book and I’m looking forward to reading it, but this also means that sometime in the future you will have to swing by BCI say Hi and sign it.
I *must* find a MHI patch available for purchase; my new Safepacker CCW holster needs one.
I’ll have more patches soon. I just ordered another 200.
Is there anyway to get patches? I’m a cop and in the Guard, I would love to sport a MHI patch on my active shooter bag.
Just purchased on Baen. Great read. Waiting for MHI:2.
Where can I find your other stuff and WHERE CAN I BUY PATCHES?
I’m having another 200 patches made right now. I believe they are on the way. I will post details here.
200 ain’t gonna be nearly enough.
Yeah, 200 is going to be gone in what, five minutes?
then i want to reserve two.
Speaking of – Larry, are you too busy to autograph MHI if I send a copy to you with prepaid return packaging, or do I need to just catch you in a local bookstore?
Just a thought. Since MHI exclusively uses 45 acp how about including the Kriss Super V in MHI 2?
Any chance you will be coming to SC at all???
Ill try to make it any event you have there….
No plan for SC or anywhere in the East yet. Time and money.
Though depending on how the book does, I’m going to try.
WELL I HOPE THEIRS A 2ND MONSTER HUNTERS INC
I JUST GOT DONE READING IT AND NOW IM WOUNDERING WHAT HAPPENS NEXT TO Owen Zastava Pitt.
Larry,
A friend told me that you have in the past offered concealed weapons classes and or certifications for students. Is that still the case or can you at least recommend someone? Thanks for your time and help!
Aaron
capazzo22@gmail.com
Aaron, I used to teach CCW for free to college students and anyone in the military. Unfortunatly I just don’t have the time right now to do any classes. Sorry. Maybe I’ll do that again in the future, but right now I’m just swamped with the writing.
Put MHI on my amazon.com wishlist, then happened across it at a brick-and-mortar and bought it. Just finished my 2nd reading of it. To my surprise, my wife also read and enjoyed it.
Congrats on the (hopefully financially) successful book.
While I (@ 6′3″ and 245 on a good day) am completely in tune with the large-gauge shotguns (is it wrong to dream about Abomination?), I have to object to the use of a .45-70 lever gun instead of the OBVIOUSLY superior .450 (my 1895M will always have a spot in my safe).
And, given the inability of the internet to properly express emotion, yes, that’s tongue in cheek (well, except for the part about the contents of my safe).
Larry,
My best friend of 33 years loande me his copy of MHI, one of your original printings, and I am up to pg 196. I love it! Can’t get enough and want your publisher to hurry up with the next book. I want my own autographed copy and patch.
You are an excellent wordsmith and truly know your weapons. I’m a professional gunsmith so I know of what I write. While my firearms passion is older weapons, i.e., Enfields, big bore African express rifles, BIG shotguns, lever guns and wheel guns, I was DROOLING over the description of ‘The Abomination’. Since I have a type 7 FFL and paid my SOT, I wonder how close I could come?
You ever get to Oklahoma, I want to buy you a Guinness.
Do me a favor and check out my web site. Truitt and Son Gunsmithing would be proud to be of service to you.
I read your book in one seven and a half hour sitting. Fantastic. I might suggest a company for inspiration.
http://www.anzioironworks.com/
Their 20mm man portable cannon might be to your liking.
I’ll be ordering several copies of your book as gifts to friends.
Shoot small, miss small.
Matt
Just finished MHI as an ebook. Damn that Jim Baen is crafty. Read the reveiws on Amazon, tracked down the first 7 chapters at baen.com and couldn’t wait the expected 3 weeks shipping to Australia. Have to admit, I ordered the hardcopy anyway. 1 question – WHEN IS THE NEXT MHI NOVEL COMMING!!!?
Leigh
Just now finishing up MHI, loved it and can’t wait for the next. Love the fact that it was done by a fellow gun-nut and shooter. This not common nowaday’s when people try to hide their interest in guns. Keep up the good work will be ordering a patch and it will be going on my shooting vest.
James
Wow. That was the best HK posting ever. My office works with a ton of HK fanboys and the required gear-queers that that seem to morph into. My umpteen years of professional and amateur experience means nothing to them because they attended a two week course that was taught by HK Seal team 6000SpetsnazBulletboyMagnumPISupertrooperDeathmachine squad. I didn’t get the HK polo in tactical blue and I don’t wear 511’s. I don’t go and shoot at the 100 USD an hour Golden holster supertactical facility that requires a membership fee of 250 a year where it’s mandatory to wear all of your extra mags on your chest. Nope. Not. At. All.
Rock golum attack at Yosemite (cover-up)
Yosemite rock falls lead to Ahwanhee evacuation By Danielle Gaines
Merced Sun-Star
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009
The Ahwanhee Hotel in Yosemite National Park has been evacuated after
several different rock falls that began this morning continued into the
afternoon.
Between 70 and 80 guests were booked at the hotel, said Scott Gediman, chief
media officer for the park.
The falling rocks were reported in the area of Royal Arches.
“We basically have asked people to leave the Ahwanhee and we are evaluating
the situation now,” Gediman said.
There have been no injuries and no reports of structural damage, Gediman
said.
A park geologist will come in to evaluate the area and decide the risk of a
more substantial rockslide this afternoon.
Source: http://www.modbee.com/featured/story/831024.html
Hello Larry,
I’m hoping you can help me out in reference to a .50 cal rifle. Please contact me when you can.
dear sir ,thank you very much. MHI was peerless. If at all possible can we have more? we will gladly pay in advance triple list P.S. my sons say the only problem with the coming zombie apocalypse is the first one to five minutes. once we know what time it is, we will be fine. thanks again for the incredible read.
Thank you for a very enjoyable read.It is RELLY NICE when someone gets weapons and tactics right.I will never forget one series where the hero converted a Thompson Center contender in 45-70 to semi auto.
Just finished your novel MHI. Loved it. Bought it on line from Baen and have enjoyed every second of the read. I could not put it down. My only comment is More. Much More. I want more. So much so if Baen offers a sequel I will pay the ARC (Advance Readers Copy) cost of 15 dollars to avoid waiting a day longer to continue the story line.
Just finished reading MHI for the second time. I think it is a wonderful book, and I’m looking forward to the sequels. Keep up the good work.
Really loved MHI. Was wondering if you had read Vampire$ by John Steakley. And if you had if it was a influence for your book.
Btw loved the quote contest wish i heard about it a month a go. Please keep writing these fun fast paced novels. 1 every month or so would be good
I read Vampire$ many years ago. I enjoyed it. I hadn’t thought about it for a long time when I was writing MHI, but it probably was an influence, not for just hunting monsters, as that’s been done a zillion times, but in that his character’s didn’t dink around about it either. It was all about getting the job done. That was cool.
1 a month a book. As soon as I get my time machine invented, no problemo.
Larry,
Massad Ayoob suggested I contact you about a matter you might be able to help with.
I believe we met a while back when I was working with TTI.
Please email me with your contact info so we can communicate directly.
Regards,
Ernie
Hey there Larry,
Just picked up you book on the recommendation of Steve Perry, another author I follow…and wanted to tell you how much I loved it. I look forward to reading more from you.
Chuck
Larry, just finished MHI and totally loved it
damned good job and looking forward (impatiently) to the next one
yell if you need anything
Since I was the first to pre-order MHI from B&N in my area they offered me the opportunity to review it for them. It follows below.
Gunner365:The things that cause us to whistle while passing the grave yard are real, they do exist, and they do need to eat. This is the story of the people who kill the undead and collect the government bounties. Unusual people who make a difference.
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Posted 09/12/09: This is a wonderful book. All of the things that the public thinks are common scary folk creatures, the vampires, werewolves, zombies, screaming blood suckers, and many more are infact based in truth. And this is a story of the people who work to keep us safe from them. Monster Hunters International is one of a small group of companies that fight and try to kill the legions of the undead, and to collect the government bounty on these creatures. This was the most entertaining, informative, exciting, well written books I have read this year. The character development was excellent, story continuity superb, the author created a wonderful story that will enthrall the reader and keep you turning page after page after page. While the book is robbing you of your sleep it will keep you laughing at the same time. Get the book, read and enjoy. I can’t wait for more of Mr. Correia’s stories.
Does this get me advanced access to the next book?
I’ll see you at the Mt. View book signing.
Gunner365
Not necessiarly ment for public exposure but I couldn’t find a private email address. Will any “Bloody Bunny” patches be available? Looking forward to the next book.
Jerry
Does anyone know where fbmg went?
Matt, all I’ve seen is this: http://wethearmed.com/index.php/topic,5619.0.html
I haven’t had anything to do with them since 2008. I’ve spoken to James maybe 5 minutes this year.
Loved MHI, it rocked hard. The technical aspects made it that much more enjoyable. Some of the outbreak locations were not far from my AO, got a big kick out of the MHI HQ location also. I plan on buying a patch to go on my body armor, ETA on Dead Six and MHI 2? Keep up the good work man.
MHI:2 (Monster Hunter Vendetta) will be released in Fall 2010. Dead Six I don’t have sold yet. My coauthor on that one is still on active duty at EOD school, so getting that one wrapped up has been tough.
Trying to reach Larry & wondering if he reads this blog…?
Anyway, hello Larry.
I gotta say that my favorite authors have been Pratchett, Butcher, Modesette, Salvatore, just to name a few. I now add your name to the TOP of that list.
I’m only about half way through your MHI book & it’s great. Plus I’m a 1911 proponant as well, all the while owning 4 gun safes & consatantly exercising my 2nd amendment rights, here in Alaska, as often as possible….=0)
Anyway, don’t want to sound like one of those weirdo freaky groupies (and at 6′4″-265 pounds-benching 430- it would seem odd), but I just felt the urge to look you up on the net & post you a sincere “atta boy” on your writings.Along with our common interest of firearms and our in-common manly size, I think you’re an impressive bard, wordsmith and story-teller who has a great future ahead of you…
So, when the hell you gonna release the next MHI book…? LOL Would you hurry up already. Put away the boom-sticks & get to writing. We want more of Owen & MCI…! =0)
Side note: Is there any way you could, at some point, maybe work in a character for me..? He’d be a tall, manly guy, of Norwegian decent, that comes from Alaska: likes to harvest demons and vanmps…Just a thought… =-)
Regards, thank you & great work…
Paul/ aka Norseman
I read everything on this blog. It is how I get through the day at my regular job.
(just kidding, I like my regular job)
Butcher, Modesette, Salvatore, Pratchett? Man, that is some dang fine company. Thanks, Norseman. I’m really glad you liked it. I’ll get that 2nd one out to you as fast as I can. (Fall 2010 it is looking like)
Alright brother, thanks for repsonding & I can’t wait to read the next one…! Do you hunt? If so shoot me an email & I’ll share some Alaska huinting pics with you… =0)
Regards…Paul
Hi
Dragged myself away from the book to say it’s great. Ran across the samples up on Baen, got hooked & bought the download.
Bring on the sequel!
Hey,
Finished MHI the other day.. It was freakin amazing. I didn’t know what to think at first, my fiance’s stepdad bought it for me and said read. I loved every minute of it and am very much looking forward to MHI 2, saw that it’s coming out fall next year. AWESOME. Also, I work in a movie theatre, and have seen probably every movie to come through in the past 3 years that interest me. I especially love monster movies, ie underworld and others like it. MHI put into movie form would be beautiful, and trust me I know about movies. This has serious potential, I would talk to baen about speaking with paramount or someone. Then if that one did well, you would most likely be signed for your second book to movie as well. looking forward to more.. Or if you have other books published or recommendationslet me know. I’d be happy to support your books or any others.
I also very much want to order a patch if there is a place I can do that please e-mail me and let me know. Thanks.
Ryan, at the top of the page is a tab called Buy Stuff. All the info on patches and autographed copies is there.
-Larry
I just finished reading the book and it was thoroughly entertaining. I’m planning on having an MHI themed stage at my Halloween action shotgun match. You’d dig it.
Larry, can you contact me? I’d like to briefly chat about theatrical munitions. Thanks! Mark 801-687-3385
Hey, Larry, I’m the guy you bumped into at the B&N in Jordan Landing about a month back. You told me you would sign your book if I bought it, so I shrugged and thought “Ah, heck, might as well help a first time novelist out… probably going to be like most first novels, though…” So I grabbed the book, purchased it and put it in my “To Read” pile by my bedside. Well… I finally got to it, am already 200+ pages in, and am thrilled to have shaken hands with the next great author to hit the fantasy stage. Loving it! Keep up the good work!
Thanks, Dan. I knew lurking in the aisles at B&N would help my career.
Bought your book planning to use it as travel fodder on my way overseas. It did not make it. I read the first chapter at B&N. I then stayed up well past my bedtime reading, oh, about the first 1/3 the same night. See, you don’t want to stop during the action, and well, if that is a requirement, then there really aren’t that many places TO stop, now, are there?…So, to summarize, thanks, man!
Being former military, I’ve been a Baen fan for years, and this book justifies my faith in them. Now, go write more books, please.
DB
I just finished reading MHI. It was truly one of the most epic books I’ve ever read. You, sir, are a genius. There are no words to describe you and your work in terms of greatness. Thank you, Mr. Correia. Keep up the good work.
After reading MHI I was stoked that there’ll be another novel coming out from you. I’ve gotten 3 of my friends to read MHI, one of them decided to buy his own copy and I am going to get a new copy.
Is there any way to get in touch with you via email?
I LOVED you bringing in the ‘Great Old Ones’! Absolutely fantastic… in hommage to that a funny bit I found online….
…
Stacy Griffith, 15, liked frequenting chat rooms online. One day, she met a funny, goofy boy who was deep and intelligent. They talked all the time and eventually, they decided they were going to meet up at a mall in Stacy’s home town.
Only when they met, Stacy realized he was no boy.
It was Cthulhu.
5,000 Americal girls lose their sanity to Cthulhu each year. Stop online predatation from Great Old Ones before it can start. Educate your children about Cthulhu today.
PS: I LOVED your book! And I can’t tell you how much I am looking forward to the next one!
Sir,
When is this dead s ix book coming out? Is it coming out? I read that sample and man i liked it. Kinda reminds me of John Ringos Palidin of Shadows stuff(which I really like) Keep up the good work. Your blog keeps me up during the long borind hours of night shift here in Iraq. THANK YOU
Mr. Correia I am an avid reader (3 to 4 novels per week) and was verry impressed by MHI, so much so in fact that i have been working on a D20 rpg campain setting based on characters and information from your novel as i have yet to find any already published. Know that I have no intention on ever having the setting published but would love any thoughts you may have on the subject.
PS keep up the good work
From me and all my geeky die rollin buddies
C.R. Fox
Somebody once asked me, for RPG purposes, how many Hunters are on a local team? I told him that it is exactly the same number as however many people are in his gaming group.
Larry,
I own the independent bookshop in downtown Boise.
I recently read Monster Hunter International. I love your book and it is prominently displayed in my store. I am also a combat veteran and a shooter. I would like to invite you to Boise for a book signing in my store and a skeet shoot. Please contact me at your convenience.
Mike Rainey
A Novel adventure
208-559-6433
anoveladventure@hotmail.com
Hi Larry!
Just wanted to say that I LOVED LOVED LOVED your book!
Can’t wait for a sequal!
Thank you!
Just put the book Monster Hunter International down……… you did a great job. I kept waiting for it to get corny, hoping it wouldn’t. You punted this one out of the stands, and have snared my attention for years to come. I hope good fortune and great writing fill your future days. I will recommend MHI to all of my friends and fellow Marines.
Mmmmmmm a sequel, sounds good, but a question do you watch your site? Not that it matters, but new sequel NEEDED, ASAP.
I read all the comments. Don’t worry, MHV will be out in Fall 2010.
Hi, Larry
I snagged MHI on Monday (November 2) after my friend read me the first SENTENCE of the book. As soon as I heard ‘threw my incompetent jackass of a boss out of a 14th story window’ I screamed SOLD and ran to B Daltons. I’m about half way through as of this writing, and I kind of wish that the whole thing was real.
I digress, it’s a very well written book, and I can’t wait for more. Abomination = FTW! Along with H&K.
Real would be REAL nice… I like the big guns…
Hey Larry,
Just a simple boy from Montana here.
i don’t know if this is the right forum to Gush, but i’ll do it anyway. i had just about given up when i found your book! it fed my Hunger and now i must have more!
i must say that MHI was the best book i have read in a Long time!
before i found your book.
i had read every book i could find pertaining to the things in your book. when i ran out i started writing my own. my friends tell me i have good characters, story line and strategy, but my humor is lacking. i just can’t translate it into a book. but i digress. i am also a number cruncher (if not in the same way you are) and a Gun nut. I used to shoot competitively when i was younger, but I started working at 15 and haven’t had time since. My family are avid hunters, fishermen and trappers, so i grew up the old way. I want to thank you for your book and I would gladly spend way too much money on the next one =P.
Thanks again, i remain feverishly awaiting your next book
Timmy G