The Forest Calls

The Forest Calls

Gaming books don't get enough exposure on this blog, which is a huge oversight given the overlap between my audience and TTRPG players. By way of a course correction, here's a little something for you to check out: The Forest Calls! The Wilderkind is a supplement for Castles & Crusades,…
May 23, 20234 Comments
Genre Fiction

The Power of Genre

If you’re a new author reading this post, and you’re not out to become a self-help guru, odds are you’re interested in writing genre fiction. Let’s talk about how to approach writing fantasy, horror, mystery, and sci fi. First, it’s important to understand that genres aren’t just labels. They are…
May 22, 20231 Comment
ƵXSeed-revised

Combat Frame Ƶ XSeed Is Live

Summer's almost here. And we're kicking off the sizzling season with the red-hot finale of my epic mech saga. Combat Frame Ƶ XSeed is now live in digital and print! The Epic Mech Saga’s World-Rending Conclusion Betrayed by their makers … … their sole hope is vengeance. Humanity reels from the disastrous Battle of Earth. Blamed for…
May 19, 20232 Comments
Placement

Purpose and Placement

We’ve covered the importance of dramatic tension in scenes. Now let’s talk about how to structure them in a way that maximizes their impact. Scene structure is crucial to a novel’s success. A well-ordered scene can keep readers engaged and invested in the story, while a poorly structured scene can…
May 14, 2023
Gemini Outsider

Gemini Man: The Complete Series

Author JD Cowan is launching a 3-book superhero adventure. And he's inviting you along for the thrill ride! My name is JD Cowan and I am a writer of weird action stories full of strangeness and hotblooded intensity. Today I wish to share with you my next project, a full…
May 9, 2023
Drama Club

Quit the Drama Club

Social media's rise to dominance as the indispensable marketing channel has has spawned the omnipresent phenomenon of eDrama. Nor are authors immune to the lure of chasing clout online at others' expense. That's true regardless of whether you signed with fakepub or self-publish. That's why every how-to guide aimed at…
May 8, 20233 Comments
Reagan Thaatcher Clancy

Set Yourself up for Success

Most folks in newpub unconsciously stumble out of the gate by calling themselves "indie authors". I know I did. But newpub means more than writing. If you go indie, you accept all the responsibilities of an author AND a publisher. As a result of indies' author-centric focus, a lot of…
May 1, 2023
Superluminary

Superluminary

The latest from science fiction grandmaster John C. Wright is here - in audio! Fight Space Vampires with the Lords of Creation The Lords of Creation rule the Nine Worlds through its control of the ultra-advanced technology that has permitted the colonization of the entire solar System. More gods than…
April 27, 20232 Comments
Selling Books, Negocios Rentables

How to Write Blurbs that Sell Books

I'm glad for the help, because as I've said here before, a good product description is one of the most vital elements of newpub success. Newpub is always changing. That means your knowledge of the field has to keep growing if you want to succeed. Conferring and collaborating with brilliant…
April 24, 2023
Zul Return David Stewart

David Stewart’s Return

Musician and author David Stewart is back with a brand-new album. The new Zul album "Return" is out now! And you'll get a free book if you purchase it on Bandcamp! Otherwise, listen on Spotify or Amazon Music (or your favorite streaming service). Zul is my eclectic music project, which…
April 20, 2023