Had a new idea for a series today. Most likely, nothing will come of it. I've got a folder full of ideas. I jot them down whenever they occur to me.
It's nice to have these things on hand, though. Even if I don't turn something into a book, there's always the possibility of a short story or two sprouting from that soil.
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Monday, January 7, 2019
Progress report
I'm hoping to have book 3 published this month. I've been pretty productive on it the past few days. I'm getting back in the groove, I think. Sort of.
In other news, I'll be updating my back matter. Before I do that, though, I'll be putting my stuff on PublishDrive. I just got done submitting Buddy. It's a new distributor for me, so there's a learning curve. I'm taking it slow to reduce the odds of screwing up. If all goes well and there aren't any snafus, then I'll trickle the rest of my stuff in.
The Kobo people are still awesome. There was a glitch on my dashboard, so I emailed them about it. They explained that it was just an internal glitch and not something the customers would see. And now there's a banner when I log in saying they're aware of the problem and are working on it. But that sort of candor and forthrightness is exactly what good customer service is all about. No mysteries, no evasion, just an honest and straightforward explanation of the problem. I love those people.
Once I publish book 3, I'll have to re-do the outline for book 4 before I start writing it. Not looking forward to that.
Finally, thanks to everyone who purchased a copy of Hostile Planet during the promotion. I hope you enjoy it. :)
In other news, I'll be updating my back matter. Before I do that, though, I'll be putting my stuff on PublishDrive. I just got done submitting Buddy. It's a new distributor for me, so there's a learning curve. I'm taking it slow to reduce the odds of screwing up. If all goes well and there aren't any snafus, then I'll trickle the rest of my stuff in.
The Kobo people are still awesome. There was a glitch on my dashboard, so I emailed them about it. They explained that it was just an internal glitch and not something the customers would see. And now there's a banner when I log in saying they're aware of the problem and are working on it. But that sort of candor and forthrightness is exactly what good customer service is all about. No mysteries, no evasion, just an honest and straightforward explanation of the problem. I love those people.
Once I publish book 3, I'll have to re-do the outline for book 4 before I start writing it. Not looking forward to that.
Finally, thanks to everyone who purchased a copy of Hostile Planet during the promotion. I hope you enjoy it. :)
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Patty Jansen's 99-cent book sale
It's that time again! Patty Jansen is running her 99-cent book sale this weekend. All books are 99 cents. My own Hostile Planet is one of the featured selections.
These promotions are a great way to try out new authors without investing a lot of money. Please take a look at the link and browse around. You never know... you just might find your new favorite book.
In the meantime, thanks for reading, and thanks for supporting independent authors.
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These promotions are a great way to try out new authors without investing a lot of money. Please take a look at the link and browse around. You never know... you just might find your new favorite book.
In the meantime, thanks for reading, and thanks for supporting independent authors.
Thanks, Kobo readers!
December was one of my best ever months on Kobo. Maybe THE best ever. Thanks for your support, Kobo customers! :D
Also, I'd like to mention again how much I appreciate the customer service folks at Kobo. Whenever I have a problem or question, they respond in a timely, friendly, and helpful manner. They're awesome folks.
Also, I'd like to mention again how much I appreciate the customer service folks at Kobo. Whenever I have a problem or question, they respond in a timely, friendly, and helpful manner. They're awesome folks.
Friday, December 28, 2018
I'm alive
I made it through the various family get-togethers unscathed. :D
I've got some plans for next month. Stay tuned for announcements over the coming weeks.
Also, I'm going to really try to get book 3 out as soon as I can. I hate that it's taking so long.
My goal for book 4 is to have it be just a little shorter. I think the 100k-110k range is ideal.
That's all for now. Take care, folks. :)
I've got some plans for next month. Stay tuned for announcements over the coming weeks.
Also, I'm going to really try to get book 3 out as soon as I can. I hate that it's taking so long.
My goal for book 4 is to have it be just a little shorter. I think the 100k-110k range is ideal.
That's all for now. Take care, folks. :)
Saturday, December 22, 2018
One down
Watched Die Hard last night. It's a Christmas tradition. It's simply not Christmas until Hans falls off the Nakatomi building.
Now I need to make time for Trading Places. If I can, I'll try to squeeze Death Race in there, too.
One down, two to go.
Speaking of Trading Places, it was a long time before I truly understood what was happening in the climactic scene on the floor of the commodities exchange. Once I learned a few basics about finance, though, the pieces sort of fell into place.
Fun fact: a few years ago, the Dodd-Frank Act was passed, and it contained "the Eddie Murphy rule," a regulation of insider trading. The allusion is to the movie Trading Places.
Now I need to make time for Trading Places. If I can, I'll try to squeeze Death Race in there, too.
One down, two to go.
Speaking of Trading Places, it was a long time before I truly understood what was happening in the climactic scene on the floor of the commodities exchange. Once I learned a few basics about finance, though, the pieces sort of fell into place.
Fun fact: a few years ago, the Dodd-Frank Act was passed, and it contained "the Eddie Murphy rule," a regulation of insider trading. The allusion is to the movie Trading Places.
Friday, December 21, 2018
Four attempts
From what I've read, Georgia has attempted to invade Florida four times. All attempts failed.
The first one was during the War of Jenkins' Ear. The Georgians besieged St. Augustine but were forced back. The Floridians would later return the favor and invade Georgia. They, too, were turned back at the Battle of Bloody Marsh. Stalemate.
The other three attempts occurred during the Revolutionary War. Squabbles relating to military strategy resulted in the duel between McIntosh and Gwinnett. The war in Georgia was a disorganized mess, though Clarke's victory at Kettle Creek would set the stage for the war's turning point at King's Mountain.
Florida and Georgia would find themselves in opposition again during the War of 1812, but the action there involved federal troops, not Georgia militia, so it wasn't technically Georgia vs. Florida.
Anyway, I find this stuff interesting.
The first one was during the War of Jenkins' Ear. The Georgians besieged St. Augustine but were forced back. The Floridians would later return the favor and invade Georgia. They, too, were turned back at the Battle of Bloody Marsh. Stalemate.
The other three attempts occurred during the Revolutionary War. Squabbles relating to military strategy resulted in the duel between McIntosh and Gwinnett. The war in Georgia was a disorganized mess, though Clarke's victory at Kettle Creek would set the stage for the war's turning point at King's Mountain.
Florida and Georgia would find themselves in opposition again during the War of 1812, but the action there involved federal troops, not Georgia militia, so it wasn't technically Georgia vs. Florida.
Anyway, I find this stuff interesting.
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