Update on Rarity from the Hollow

November 3, 2016 by JBronder

On October 24, 2016, I reviewed the book Rarity from the Hollow by Robert Eggleton. You can find my review here. In the mean time, I spoke with Robert about some updates that he has on this book. First of all, look at this beautiful cover…

If you would like to order a paperback copy of this book, check out the link to Lulu.com here. Robert said that all formats of the book will be released to various book seller (including Amazon) shortly. Here is an updated excerpt for the book:

Blurb

Lacy Dawn’s father relives the Gulf War, her mother’s teeth are rotting out, and her best friend is murdered by the meanest daddy on Earth. Life in the hollow is hard. She has one advantage — an android was inserted into her life and is working with her to cure her parents. But, he wants something in exchange. It’s up to her to save the Universe. Lacy Dawn doesn’t mind saving the universe, but her family and friends come first.

Rarity from the Hollow is adult literary science fiction filled with tragedy, comedy and satire. The second edition is scheduled for release in October 2016.

“The most enjoyable science fiction novel I have read in years.”

—Temple Emmet Williams, Author, former editor for Reader’s Digest

“Quirky, profane, disturbing… In the space between a few lines we go from hardscrabble realism to pure sci-fi/fantasy. It’s quite a trip. — Evelyn Somers, The Missouri Review

. “…a hillbilly version of Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy…what I would have thought impossible; taken serious subjects like poverty, ignorance, abuse…tongue-in-cheek humor without trivializing them…profound…a funny book that most sci-fi fans will thoroughly enjoy.” — Awesome Indies (Gold Medal)

“…sneaks up you and, before you know it, you are either laughing like crazy or crying in despair, but the one thing you won’t be is unmoved…a brilliant writer.” —Readers’ Favorite (Gold Medal)

“Rarity from the Hollow is an original and interesting story of a backwoods girl who saves the Universe in her fashion. Not for the prudish.” —Piers Anthony, New York Times bestselling author

“…Good satire is hard to find and science fiction satire is even harder to find.” — The Baryon Review

Update to My Review

Update 11/3/16: A revised copy of Rarity from the Hollow was provided by the author. I will admit that the revisions have changed my opinion of the book.

The story has been clarified more on how it relates to today’s issues with the election, immigrants and other events. I will admit that I liked this ending better than the previous one, it has a more realistic feel to it.

Also, in my original review I find that I started referring to Lacy as Lucy. I wanted to make a note of this.

Overall I would be willing to add a star to my review of Rarity from the Hollow.

Posted in General Information | 10 Comments

10 Responses

on November 3, 2016 at 12:29 PM | Reply roberteggleton

Thanks!
- on November 3, 2016 at 2:32 PM | Reply JBronder
  
  You are welcome!
- on January 21, 2020 at 2:31 PM | Reply roberteggleton
  
  Rarity from the Hollow is now available for any eReader: https://bit.ly/2KNJkI2
on December 24, 2016 at 2:51 PM | Reply roberteggleton

The second edition is now available as an eBook on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017REIA44/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk
- on December 26, 2016 at 2:47 PM | Reply JBronder
  
  Thank you for the update!!
  - on December 26, 2016 at 5:32 PM roberteggleton
    
    Thanks you. As you are aware, author proceeds have and will continue to support child abuse prevention.
on January 3, 2018 at 4:27 PM | Reply roberteggleton

Hi Jessica,

Happy New Year! I hope that you’re doing okay. After Christmas sales are tallied, the publisher is going to make the next deposit of author proceeds from the Rarity from the Hollow project into the nonprofit agency’s account for the prevention of child maltreatment. Millions of American children spent this holiday in temporary shelters. A lot more world-wide likely spent their respective “holidays” in worse conditions. Having once been the director of emergency children’s shelters in West Virginia, it is still heartbreaking to think about children not having a “real” family during Christmas. I remember the faces, the smiles and thank yous for the presents from staff, but….

I also wanted you to know that the novel received a very cool review by Amazing Stories Magazine. This is my tweet: “Amusing at times, shocking at others, a touching and somehow wonderful SFF read.” Full review by Amazing Stories Magazine: http://bit.ly/2kbsAlV On Sale for Christmas: http://amzn.to/2lF5BPS Proceeds help maltreated children: http://www.childhswv.org

Thanks again for the review and the update. I just shared the link to your blog again on social media.

Take care,

Robert

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P.S. Just FYI, here’s the link to a review that nailed the political parody in my story, connected the tragedy with the comedy, and its overall child welfare interests within this climate of adversity in America. https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R2RAXNLSHTUDUF/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=190713395X I thought that you might appreciate reading this review.
on July 16, 2018 at 11:31 AM | Reply roberteggleton

Today, the 2018 Edition of Rarity from the Hollow Paperback was released on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2LfzP84. It is also available for Any eReader: https://bit.ly/2KNJkI2 Proceeds help abused children.
on August 5, 2018 at 2:17 PM | Reply roberteggleton

Rarity made it through the finals in the Author Academy Awards, with winners to be announced later this month.
on April 7, 2021 at 11:34 AM | Reply roberteggleton

\Rarity from the Hollow has a new website: https://www.hostingauthors.com/books/RarityfromtheHollow