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Release Day: The Fourth Fall
A Thousand Li: The Fourth Fallis out today on Amazon, Audible and Kindle Unlimited! 🎉Thank you for being such an integral part of A Thousand Li’s journey and for reading The Fourth Fallin advance! I’d be incredibly grateful if you could leave a review on Amazonor Goodreads—reviews make a hu...
Immortal Connections - Chapter 10 preview
Chapter 10 - Wu YingFive ascendants, hair tied up and hairpins carefully in place. He noted the cut and type of dress, the stylized animals on their embroidered robes and, most importantly, the swords that they wore. Each on the pommel carried a simple insignia upon them, the one for the kingdom of ...
The Fourth Fall: Live Launch Party Tomorrow @ 8PM EST
I'm chatting with FanFiAddict about A Thousand Li: The Fourth Falltomorrow at 8PM EST on their YouTube channel.Mark your calendars and join us live: https://www.youtube.com/@FanFiAddict
Business Post: Book Publishing Speed (How Fast Do I Write)
Going to write a post about how long it takes to write a book, just because I’ve been thinking about it.DraftingHow fast I write varies on a day-to-day basis, depending on voice, complexity of the project, type of project and the POV I write it in. For my bigger projects like A Thousand Li, I figu...
Immortal Connections - Chapter 9 preview
Chapter 9 - Yang MuIt would have been simpler if they had allowed her to leave in silence, without the drama and the pageantry that was demanded. If they clans had been willing to close their eyes and look aside, to allow her to depart with their gifts and good memories rather than be forced to unde...
Happy Friday - Magic Kingdom at War Volume 7 for Patrons
Happy Friday! Magic Kingdom at War Volume 7 is now available for Patreons to download via BookFunnel. Audible codes will be sent out at the beginning of next month near the dual release of e-book and audio on November 7th. New allies just mean new enemiesWhen you're at war with inter-dimensional...
Immortal Connections - Chapter 8 preview
Chapter 8 - Wu YingThe dining hall was massive, the columns gilded with gold and carved from colourful grey and yellow marble. The pillars soared all the way to the high ceilings where the (__) joists held the roofs aloft and managed the minor sway of the building as it blew and shifted on the cloud...
Cover Reveal - System Apocalypse: Australia Omnibus
The System Apocalypse: Australia Omnibus has a new cover with art by Antti Hakosaari!It captures Kira and her kids as they watch an epic Wombat v. Magpie showdown. What do you think?
Business Post: Con Report - World Fantasy Con 2024
Just came back from World Fantasy Con in Niagara Falls, USA. I have to admit, the main reason I went was because it was in Niagara Falls, and thus a few hours drive away from me. Made it simpler to get to and meant that on Sunday, when I called it a day and drove home, it took me only 2 hours to get...
This Weekend: Virtual GuildifiCon
LitRPG fans, have you heard of GuildifiCon? I'm attending the virtual convention this week.Learn more: https://guildificon.com/
Immortal Connections - Chapter 7 preview
Chapter 7 - Wu YingThe door to his room swung open, without warning, without invitation. He met the entrant with his sword drawn, tip pointed at their throat, light on the ball of his toes and the wind at his beckoning. His unwanted guest looked down the tip of the weapon with a single raised eyebro...
Immortal Connections - Chapter 6 preview
Author Note: Preview chapters are rough/first drafts. These chapters have not been edited, expect that there may be errors - however, feel free to point out consistency issues!Chapter 6 - Wu YingLife was a circle, a rotating venue of change and return that brought one back to familiar - or close eno...
Immortal Connections - Chapter 5 Preview
Chapter 5 - Yang MuThe august Silver Merchant, she of abundant contacts, trade routes and connections and from whose fingers flowed the bounty of multiple kingdoms tried to stifle a sigh that threatened to escape her lips, the third in as many hours.Yang Mu enjoyed being feted and dined, unlike her ...
🚨$5 US Shipping Until Oct. 15 🚨
I'm heading down to the US next week for World Fantasy Con, so from now until October 15, enjoy just $5 shipping on signed paperbacks of Life in the North or The First Step anywhere in the United States! Grab Life in the North: https://starlitpublishing.com/products/life-in-the-north?variant=417...
Cover Reveal: Thaumaturgic Tapas (Hidden Dishes #3)
I'm excited to to unveil the cover for the latest installment in the Hidden Dishesseries! In Thaumaturgic Tapas, the beloved Nameless Restaurant is facing a culinary crisis like never before. Once a cozy retreat for its supernatural regulars, the influx of new patrons—both magical and mundaneâ...
Immortal Connections - Chapter 4 preview
Chapter 4 - Wu YingAs Guardian Chu rode away from the gate with his troops, returning to his regular patrols around the massive Heavenly Palace complex, Minister Yu cocked her head to the side, regarding Wu Ying. He felt a flicker of pressure, like a warm cloud pressing upon his aura and spirit itse...
Business Post: Climbing the Ranks 2 Kickstarter P&L
Thought this might be of interest to people, since many people want to know how Kickstarters work and it's a nice little glimpse into the backend. This is for the second Kickstarter, which earned less than the first; but only by a small amount.Climbing the Ranks 2 Kickstarter P&LRevenueIn total,...
Immortal Connections - Chapter 3 preview
Chapter 3 - Wu YingThe escort brought Wu Ying to the palatial gates which were propped open, a pair of gate guards standing watch over the entrance. The walls of the gates were thrice as a tall as a man, clay tiles laid against the tops to allow for easy run-off. Each of them were four feet deep, en...
Immortal Connections - Chapter 2 preview
Chapter 2 - Wu YingGolden buildings with extensive walled compounds and soaring towers, sloped roofs that jutted up to the sky to cast aside falling evil spirits and numerous carvings of powerful spirits all alongside them. Unlike in the mortal realm where such carvings were mostly for show, these W...
Fool's Last Dance - System Apocalypse: Kismet Launch
So, Fool's Last Dancehas launched. David R. Packer wrote the story, with only minor help from me (mostly acting as world regulator and dev editor). It's very light LitRPG, even if it's in a crunchy, hard magic system. As always, the co-authors added something to the canon of the universe...
Immortal Connections (Celestial Cataclysms Book 1) - Chapter 1 preview
Author Note: Preview chapters are rough/first drafts. These chapters have not been edited, expect that there may be errors - however, feel free to point out consistency issues!Chapter 1 - Wu YingDying soon after achieving immortality would be ironic.Cold wind from the north blew against Wu Ying’s ...
Business Post: October 2024 Update
Alright, time for another big business post. I seem to be doing this every few months, but writing sadly isn't one of those particularly interesting jobs at times. You'll see what I mean in a moment.The System ApocalypseNext month is a BIG month of releases. Both our new co-authors have book...
National Comic Book Day Freebie
Happy National Comic Book Day! Celebrate with the System Apocalypse, where the world ends not in flames but with mysterious blue boxes! Follow John as he navigates a world of evolving monsters and mind-bending skills.Limited time only, get it FREE! Don’t miss out—grab your copy now: https://book...
Magic Kingdom at War Volume 6 now available to Patreons!
Happy Monday! Magic Kingdom at War Volume 6 is now available to Patreons! Crush your enemies and see them fall at their feetFaced with cavalry and horse archers alike, Matt Fang finds his armies out of position and reeling. He's going to have to pull back, concentrate his forces and pull off som...
Happy Monday - Double ebook release day!!
Happy Monday!Got an extra special deal of two ebooks releasing today both from the System Apocalypse Universe.First is Fool's Last Dance, third book of the System Apocalypse: Kismet trilogy series.When the end comes for Fool and Jackal, they’re going out with style.Past plans set in motion ago...
Patreon Update - The A Thousand Li Sequel Title and More!
There are a number of updates with regard to the A Thousand Li (ATL) Sequel which I'm hoping most of you will enjoy. By now, you've all read the ending of the Fourth Wall. It came out a little more bittersweet than I expected. You'll actually get an exclusive peek at the original ending ...
Writing Update: September 2024
Looks like it's another month and since I'm exhausted still (I slept 8 hours and am still sleepy), I figured I'd write up the update which requires significantly less brain power. Especially since I have a cold (yes, I'll test for Covid in a bit, but there was yellow phlegm coming ou...
Craft & Business Post: How Long to Write a Book?
Going to write a post about how long it takes to write a book, just because I’ve been thinking about it.DraftingHow fast I write varies on a day-to-day basis, depending on voice, complexity of the project, type of project and the voice I write it in. For my bigger projects like A Thousand Li, I fi...
Alternative Ending to book 12 - The Fourth Wall
This is the alternative ending to book 12 - The Fourth Wall that I wrote awhile back in case I died before finishing the series.Wu Ying stood on the mountain top, gusts of wind catching his robes. He drew a deep breath, tasting the crisp, cold air of the high altitude, the touch of dew on his skin a...
Business Post: Dragoncon 2024 Con Report
Alright, I'm writing this while exhausted on the Monday after Dragoncon is over. Don't expect this to be sensible, I'm just going to do a general discussion.Let's see...The ConventionFor those who don't know, Dragoncon is 75k people turning up to downtown Atlanta to dress up and ...
