Okay, the last entry in our teaser campaign for my newest book (and my other stuff).
Now yes, this is shilling; but I'm shilling for myself--that is, me--a poor, starving, artist just trying to make a living on his own merits. His own CREATIVITY, if you will. But, as we know, it's one of the sacrifices of being an artist. It brings you joy. You're driven to do it. It's quite literally your raison d' etre. But actually putting a roof over your head and food on the table with it...particularly when other people are so willing to take it from you for free; or feel they shouldn't have to pay for it; or, let's face it: steal it from you. It's the age old story. Van Gogh, whose paintings set crazy high records for asking prices; whose paintings are considered some of the most beautiful: he never sold one while he was alive. He was too busy checking in and out of mental hospitals...
That being said. I am neither starving (n)or homeless. But I am lucky. There are millions of people on this planet who I am sure are just as talented as Van Gogh but can't even think to consider creating art because they are too busy just trying to survive if not day by day; minute by minute. So, with those sobering thoughts in mind, let's get back to ME. I have published three books and I wanted to give you the skinny on that and also where you can find merch with my artwork on it. So, I'm going to show you each book and it's various covers, formats and availability. Think of this as a BLOGFOMERCIAL. I'll start with my latest novel, 84 On the Floor which is a continuation of the saga of young Michael McNamara which began with 83 In the Shade:
84 On the Floor
This is available from Amazon. I do all my stuff through Amazon right now because that's where I set it all up in 2015. Is Amazon problematic for various reasons? Yes, it is. And there are a lot of CONS. But the PRO is that I can get my work out there reliably, efficiently and quickly; so there it is. "84" is available as a Kindle Ebook, a "trade" paperback (whatever that means) and a hardback. If you do seek out my work (I will supply links below) you should be aware that some of it is under my full name with my middle initial: Christopher F. Reidy. And some of it is under Christopher Reidy. And some, even under Mr. Christopher Francis Reidy. Why? I'm not sure; but let's chalk it up to "computers" and leave it there. Here are the covers: Ebook, soft cover and hard cover:
Now yes, this is shilling; but I'm shilling for myself--that is, me--a poor, starving, artist just trying to make a living on his own merits. His own CREATIVITY, if you will. But, as we know, it's one of the sacrifices of being an artist. It brings you joy. You're driven to do it. It's quite literally your raison d' etre. But actually putting a roof over your head and food on the table with it...particularly when other people are so willing to take it from you for free; or feel they shouldn't have to pay for it; or, let's face it: steal it from you. It's the age old story. Van Gogh, whose paintings set crazy high records for asking prices; whose paintings are considered some of the most beautiful: he never sold one while he was alive. He was too busy checking in and out of mental hospitals...
That being said. I am neither starving (n)or homeless. But I am lucky. There are millions of people on this planet who I am sure are just as talented as Van Gogh but can't even think to consider creating art because they are too busy just trying to survive if not day by day; minute by minute. So, with those sobering thoughts in mind, let's get back to ME. I have published three books and I wanted to give you the skinny on that and also where you can find merch with my artwork on it. So, I'm going to show you each book and it's various covers, formats and availability. Think of this as a BLOGFOMERCIAL. I'll start with my latest novel, 84 On the Floor which is a continuation of the saga of young Michael McNamara which began with 83 In the Shade:
84 On the Floor
This is available from Amazon. I do all my stuff through Amazon right now because that's where I set it all up in 2015. Is Amazon problematic for various reasons? Yes, it is. And there are a lot of CONS. But the PRO is that I can get my work out there reliably, efficiently and quickly; so there it is. "84" is available as a Kindle Ebook, a "trade" paperback (whatever that means) and a hardback. If you do seek out my work (I will supply links below) you should be aware that some of it is under my full name with my middle initial: Christopher F. Reidy. And some of it is under Christopher Reidy. And some, even under Mr. Christopher Francis Reidy. Why? I'm not sure; but let's chalk it up to "computers" and leave it there. Here are the covers: Ebook, soft cover and hard cover:
Back covers of the soft cover and the hard cover:
I wanted uniformity over all the versions but I ran into "computer" trouble; so then I thought: "Hey, let's mix it up!" We'll call them "Collector's Covers" and leave it at that, capice?
83 In the Shade
This was my first novel, originally published in 2015. There have been two official "editions" thus far. It is also available through Amazon as an Ebook, a trade paperback and now in hardcover. It is also on the shelves of Skylight Books in Los Angeles, the only bookstore in the country (that I know of) that has had it in stock since it first came out. Here is the cover back to front, of the new "hard" version(!) which will be available very soon:
83 In the Shade
This was my first novel, originally published in 2015. There have been two official "editions" thus far. It is also available through Amazon as an Ebook, a trade paperback and now in hardcover. It is also on the shelves of Skylight Books in Los Angeles, the only bookstore in the country (that I know of) that has had it in stock since it first came out. Here is the cover back to front, of the new "hard" version(!) which will be available very soon:
Other versions:
Above: Left to Right: Original 1st edition / Kindle Cover / 2nd Edition Cover
HEARTFIGHT: A Screenplay
HEARTFIGHT: A Screenplay
Top row, left to right: Paperback cover front, back. Kindle cover. 2nd Row hardcover, front and back.
So, those are the books. I'll give you a link for each and then you are on your own.
Now, I always forget to pitch this because I always kind of forget that I'm on this site. It's called FINE ART AMERICA and on my page there, you can find several of my pieces. The wicked cool thing about this site is that you can get my art on everything from coffee cups to shower curtains. For example, you can get my painting THE ASTRONAUT'S WIVES on a tote bag. And you can even change the size of the image on the item. For example, here's a tote bag with that piece in different compostions:
So, those are the books. I'll give you a link for each and then you are on your own.
Now, I always forget to pitch this because I always kind of forget that I'm on this site. It's called FINE ART AMERICA and on my page there, you can find several of my pieces. The wicked cool thing about this site is that you can get my art on everything from coffee cups to shower curtains. For example, you can get my painting THE ASTRONAUT'S WIVES on a tote bag. And you can even change the size of the image on the item. For example, here's a tote bag with that piece in different compostions:
It's super cool! And you can do this with all the images on all the items. Here's Matt Damon's mouth on a throw pillow!
I really gotta upload more stuff there. Actually, I'm not even sure if I've sold ANYTHING on that site; or how I even get a cut of the profits...or if I even GET a cut of the profits. Ces't la vie, right? Here's a link to the site and you can just do a search for CHRISTOPHER REIDY:
fineartamerica.com/art/christopher+reidy
fineartamerica.com/art/christopher+reidy
Actually...
I recently finished a large painting entitled: "She's Integrating." I can't tell you how long this sat in my studio, unfinished. It became an albatross at one point and I finally priortized it and forced myself to finish it. Here it is:
I recently finished a large painting entitled: "She's Integrating." I can't tell you how long this sat in my studio, unfinished. It became an albatross at one point and I finally priortized it and forced myself to finish it. Here it is:
I will be donating it to a local charity. Like I said, I just kind of want it out of my auraspace (although the finished product has kind of grown on me). However, this is a painting I just want to "put out in the world," and see what happens. My information is on the back and a way to contact me for feedback. If you're a collector and this piece has tickled your fancy; perhaps you can acquire it. I haven't donated it yet; but when I do, it will go to a Roanoke, VA concern that has a really nice store and art gallery. It's called 2nd Helpings. Here is the info:
If you contact them perhaps you can make arrangements to make "She's Integrating," your very own! I'll be donating it next week. And I'll also put it up the image on FINE ART AMERICA. And here are the links to the books:
www.amazon.ca/Floor-Mr-Christopher-Francis-Reidy/dp/B0G3979CK5/ref=monarch_sidesheet_title
www.amazon.ca/Floor-Mr-Christopher-Francis-Reidy/dp/B0G3979CK5/ref=monarch_sidesheet_title
Okay, so that's the end of our INFORMERCIAL.
I've got one more thing to post and then it's on to the rest of the Xmas movie script. For reals!
Peace and Love,
Chrissy
CFR 11/28/25
ADDENDUM:
12/2/25
So, I got the proof copy of the hardcover version of 83 In the Shade today. It's a tad on the large side. Like, text book size! Here it is next to a standard sized desk stapler for scale:
I've got one more thing to post and then it's on to the rest of the Xmas movie script. For reals!
Peace and Love,
Chrissy
CFR 11/28/25
ADDENDUM:
12/2/25
So, I got the proof copy of the hardcover version of 83 In the Shade today. It's a tad on the large side. Like, text book size! Here it is next to a standard sized desk stapler for scale:
Now, the reason I opted for this size is because when I tried to put my original text for the novel onto Amazon's hardcover template, anything smaller than the JUMBO made the text so tiny you would need a magnifying glass to read it. I actually think this is much easier to hold than a standard hardcover novel size; particularly if you're reading in bed. So, I'm gonna hit the GREEN button on Amazon.
That is all...
That is all...