So. As many of you know, my tendinitis has been flaring up a bit. It's not horrendous right now, but if I want to keep it down and let my hands heal, I need to change some of the things I'm doing.
That means, dictation.
I've started dictating last week and thus far, it's going okay. There are issues, and training Dragon (the main system I'm using) is taking a while, but I'm up...
2019-12-15 21:17:29 +0000 UTC View PostHi guys;
As mentioned before, I'm updating the way the patreon chapters are going to work slightly. I've basically gated the chapters and this will continue from now on.
In doing so, I've had to introduce a new tier - the Advanced Prestige Class at $10.
The Advanced Prestige Class will get access to one more chapter than the Advanced Class tier ($5).<...
2019-12-09 18:48:12 +0000 UTC View PostSo...
I've got a slight insane idea for how to get another series started (sort of) in a really, really bad way.
I'm playing around with Google Transcribe today. And within 20 minutes, in-between time running around with the kid, I got about 200 words down or so. It's horrible, punctuation and some words are just wrong. But... it's down.
So...
If I threw up the unedited,...
2019-12-08 04:57:44 +0000 UTC View PostSo, I messed up. I set myself up for 2 different short stories and the regular writing this week. It'd be fine if I could hit 5-6k a day regularly, but I can't. And so, I've had to work constantly to try to hit the numbers.
Good news is both shorts are done. I need to edit them, but one isn't really due till Sunday and the other not for a bit, so I can edit them on Saturday / Sunday...
2019-12-06 18:11:29 +0000 UTC View PostFirstly, Rebel Star released! Whee
Secondly, book 6 audiobook is in mastering. Thanksgiving means it didn't get finished last week, we'll see when it's done.
Thirdly...
I haven't written a single word of the First War, had to take a break from writing a bit and then ended up doing a really, really good seminar on scriptwriting. Learnt a lot about the business / ind...
2019-12-02 01:40:07 +0000 UTC View Post1) I hit publish on the paperback version of Rebel Star. That should be available soon, though I'll get the mob files for you guys too.
2) I finished A Jinn's Wish. Finally! So, more chapters for that I think per week - probably about 3 till we figure out where I am on that.
I'm going to start editing on that in a bit, but also trying to work out the starting point for First War. 2019-11-26 00:57:16 +0000 UTC View Post
One of the common remarks / reviews I hear about the System Apocalypse and the reason people drop the series (or hell, book 1) is John's anger. His lack of emotional maturity, the rage that makes so much of him.
Now, let's be clear. Life in the North was basically the second book I'd written in ages. Not to say I hadn't dabbled in writing, but it was the first full book I've ever written....
2019-11-21 22:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostYeah, I got one. I'm still learning the ins and outs of having one, there's not much beyond a general server; but I figured I'd create it and see if anyone is interested. I use Discord mostly for work and I don't guarantee I'll be chatting in there all the time, but for those who are interested, channel is here:
https://discor...
Hi newcomers! I haven't done a newbie welcome post in a bit, so hi!
Let mek now if you have questions or anything.
For patrons who have been around for a bit, thanks for sticking around.
I know the Hidden Wishes series isn't the most popular, but if anyone wants to read the first 2 books and haven't bought the books yet, feel free to ping me and I'll send the...
2019-11-19 20:49:06 +0000 UTC View PostNo idea if people are interested; but here's downloads for the translation of issue 1 in:
French
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19rXwMiam2Ffhl_VGexYTlq3iWzLFARbo/view?usp=sharing
German
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2019-11-07 18:22:54 +0000 UTC View PostNot a huge lot to update here. Writing A Jinn's WIsh is doing okay. I'm at 28k words, a bunch of that in the last 2 days. There's been a bunch of stuff happening in my life, some of which is distracting me from writing, but I'm getting about 1-3k down most days. I won't be done by end of this month (Har!) but there should be no issue finishing it up for Dec 5 for my editor.
Hopefully I'll...
2019-10-31 16:55:08 +0000 UTC View PostHi guys;
So all the promo codes that I have are going to turn off on Nov 12. On that note, I have a TON Of UK codes left and a few US codes.
US codes are here:
7EXUTWXZ8WSKE
7W7YEXEG38SJC
BJ4RRZEBT3QQS
If you want UK codes, ask please. I'll be happy to send them to you. I have a bunch left.
2019-10-29 16:45:29 +0000 UTC View PostHi guys;
So, here's the mobi file. Do people need a PDF?
I'm putting this up for a few days and then have to take everything down (KU rules). So, grab this while you can!
Edit: PDF Uploaded.
2019-10-22 16:02:33 +0000 UTC View PostFrustrating few days, mostly doing admin and working out plans for the future. I've got a lot of admin stuff that needs doing, including transferring everything over to the company, getting all the paperwork needed done, reissuing all the books with new ISBNs. I've got a bunch of plans that need to be put on hold because I'm not interested in getting all that work done and then redoing it again...
2019-10-18 23:56:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Just some minor typos in names that need fixing. Figured I'd show you this before I do a public post with the correct one.
Woot! Here's character illustrations for issue 2 of the System Apocalypse. Not putting captions since I'm sure you all can guess whose who.
Issue 2 is nearly done. I'll upload the entire file for everyone to see when it's done (yes, including $1 patrons).
Thus far, the comics continue to be a loss leader, even with Comixology coming in royalties coming in. Of course, the August roya...
2019-10-10 16:00:12 +0000 UTC View PostI got back all the proofread copies of the anthology. I need to get the edited front cover, now that I've confirmed everyone and have their bios and pen names. Once that's done, I'll post the cover for all of you to see.
I am writing a story that ties all the books together, so I have to get that done. It's not really too hard, so I figure I'll have everything ready for Nov 1. I want to p...
2019-10-10 02:05:47 +0000 UTC View PostTaking a craft workshop in preparation for the short story workshop. Just some notes and realisation on failings as a writer (or reminder). Good news is that this might increase the number of words too... :P.
Witness Syndrome
Character see / feel different things.
Not too bad here for me. But I do a lot of 1st person POV. Still, ...
2019-10-06 17:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostRecently read a book in the Gamelit genre and have been thinking about it a lot. I've decided not to write a public blog post since people get grumpy when you review a book and aren't giving it 5 stars.
However, the book highlighted something that has been repeatedly voiced in my reading about craft recently. I am ot going to name the book, but I'm going to offer a few details.
<... 2019-10-05 18:20:22 +0000 UTC View PostLots to discuss. Love to get feedback on some of it.
Patreon
I'm kind of considering a goal of 100 patrons. However, with a goal there's generally a... hmmm... benefit. So. What kind of goal should I put up for 100 patrons? What do you guys want to see that I'm not planning on doing?
Plans
Hard for you guys to answer without knowing my p...
2019-09-29 00:00:01 +0000 UTC View PostFirst draft of Rebel Star (book 8 of the System Apocalypse) is done. I'm setting it aside till next week, will work on other stuff like admin, some more marketing stuff and book 3 of the Hidden Wishes before turning to the edits. It goes to the editor on Oct 15. She gets 3 weeks to go through, read, provide feedback. I go in and tackle edits and then proofreading after that. So, Dec 1, ...
2019-09-26 19:51:02 +0000 UTC View PostGot a few thousand words in during the weekend and then got about 4k done today. So I've got.. .a little bit left. Debating if I'm going to drag out the fight scene at the end a little more or just call it a day. I think it's done, I don't want it to take up too long, and this is a good spot.
Anyway, that means I've got a few more 'wrap-up' scenes to write and then the epilogue. I'm...
2019-09-23 23:34:16 +0000 UTC View PostThis is more a writing process update.
Book 8 is now at 91.5k words. For most books, I'd be close to finishing. And I can sort of see the end with this book. There's... a few more chapters here and there that needs doing including the final scene.
But...
I'm finding that with the interruption in writing, the process of writing this book is less fluid. I'm leaving a lot of thre...
2019-09-17 15:48:06 +0000 UTC View PostHow are people doing? So, the Wiki for the System Apocalypse is slowly coming together. I have someone working on it, but it's slow going and I'm not sure how accurate they were.
Can you guys take a look over? I'm busy trying to get book 8 done, so taking the time to actually do it would mean no book 8.
2019-09-09 23:32:46 +0000 UTC View PostLooking into a few new, random projects.
1) I realised there's no reason I can't tap into my old contacts and look into publishing a board game. Hee heee... I already have a rough idea of the actual mechanics, I'm sure the person I will work with will have better ideas and they'll be in charge of playtesting.
2) Foreign language translations - I'm going to look for and find tr...
2019-09-06 12:23:41 +0000 UTC View PostHi everyone;
Sorry - Dragoncon was busier than expected. I'm still in the midst of catch-up on work, but I'll get you guys a chapter ASAP.
Met a ton of great authors, a few fans and messed up getting books to 2 people (one was NOT my fault since stupid Amazon did not send the books they were meant to).
Anyway, lots of good things. Some new thoughts and considerations. I ...
2019-09-03 23:22:44 +0000 UTC View PostDragoncon is happening soon!
If you're going, let me know. I'll be happy to meet you guys. Looking at the information, I'll probably be doing a bunch of writing talks, so if you can't find me, I'll probably be at one of those.
Writing Status & tentative Schedule
I'll finally be done traveling in 2 weeks. That means I'll a...
2019-08-27 20:39:47 +0000 UTC View PostCurrently, most of the stories have done their copy edits (other than mine and Rob's) and are going through proofreading.
I've got my own story that needs fixing for first draft.
I have an idea for a 2nd super short story for the anthology too (about 3-6k I hope).
Then, everything that has been accepted is done. I haven't seen any new stories thus far, though I know of at leas...
2019-08-15 15:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostHi everybody;
So. Most of you are getting a view of the short stories on the anthology. The only major story that hasn't been added to show you guys yet is mine, which needs to be posted. Expect that maybe Monday.
I'll be posting about 2 chapters a week for the next bit, that should guarantee I have enough to cover the rest of the month even with what I've written. I'm hoping to fin...
2019-08-11 08:24:44 +0000 UTC View PostScheduled Chapter 2 for posting later today. Hoping it all works properly. If not, a little patience and both posts should show up.
Didn't get any writing done last night because was not feeling great. Still a bit off, not sure if I'll be able to get anything done. I'm on Chapter 11 with 52k words or so. Just really beginning to delve into some System stuff, and there's at least one...
2019-08-07 07:56:35 +0000 UTC View Post