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Audiobook News, "Surly" Edition

January 15, 2020 by James Young Leave a Comment

To Slip the Surly Bonds is now available on audiobook here!  

Filed Under: Air Warfare, Alternate History Tagged With: Aces High!, Anthologies, Promo

Warship Wednesday–Death of a Prince

January 15, 2020 by James Young Leave a Comment

It is my intent to do a 2019 Year In Review blog post at some point before the end of the month. Until then, feel free to read some in-depth analysis of the Prince of Wales‘ loss.  Much like reading an autopsy report will tell you quite a bit about how the human body fails, this […]

Filed Under: Air Warfare, Warship Wednesday Tagged With: Aces High!, Sea Warfare, Sharing

Paths to Publishing

December 15, 2019 by James Young 2 Comments

Fellow author (and good person) Holly Messinger shared this infographic on paths to publishing on FB earlier today.  The original source has more information and commentary at this link. I agree with what the original poster said on most counts.  As an indie, I assure you, fair reader, that you will be doing a lot of […]

Filed Under: Writing Business Tagged With: Admin, Writing

It’s Alive!

December 9, 2019 by James Young 2 Comments

  Out a day early! Go pick yourself up a copy!      

Filed Under: Promotions and Interviews, Writing Business Tagged With: Alternate History, Anthologies, Cover art, Writing

News From the Con World

December 3, 2019 by James Young 1 Comment

This mirrors what a lot of other vendors have said about the 2019 season and concerns about 2020. While I will be potentially doing as many shows, I’m definitely leaning towards new markets with proven performers. This is also something to consider for the larger author community. One may have to take a deep breath […]

Filed Under: Con(vention) Life, Writing Business Tagged With: Sharing, Signings and Cons, Writing

Review of Midway (2019 Film)

November 29, 2019 by James Young 1 Comment

I’ve been plugging away on Against the Tide Imperial most of November for Nano. I was amidst the Kido Butai engaging four of the Royal Navy’s carriers in the Indian Ocean when my memory jogged:  I never reviewed Midway despite intending to right after seeing it.  This, folks, is called “Nano-brain,” in which other tasks seem to fall […]

Filed Under: Air Warfare, Usurper's War Tagged With: Reviews

WWII Quick References (NOV 2019)

November 26, 2019 by James Young Leave a Comment

Figured I’d perchance save loyal readers some gumshoe work down the road if they ever want to do a World War II story: You can find ONI drawings for World War II references (like for your cartographer to draw ship outlines) here. This is a good time zone converter for those cases when you go […]

Filed Under: Usurper's War, Writing Business Tagged With: Acts of War, Sharing, Writing

Happy Veteran's Day Potpourri Post

November 11, 2019 by James Young Leave a Comment

So it’s been a bit since I’ve updated the blog.  I figured I’d hit some of the high points of the last couple of weeks: Attended the Ozark Book Con down in Fayetteville this past weekend as a vendor.  First year event with all that entails, but had good panels and talks with several good […]

Filed Under: Admin, Con(vention) Life, Music Monday, Sales!, Usurper's War, Writing Business Tagged With: Anthologies, Promo, Writing

Some people need no introduction…

October 23, 2019 by James Young 1 Comment

”Those in Peril presents some intriguing concepts by reshuffling naval history’s deck of cards.  The US and Royal navies on opposite sides in World War I, and contending along our east coast 10 years later.  Then the U.S. allied with Japan in “The Oahu Pact” during the next world war.  Along the way we see […]

Filed Under: Air Warfare, Promotions and Interviews, Warship Wednesday Tagged With: Anthologies, Promo, Reviews

Cincinnati Comic Expo Drawing Winner

October 21, 2019 by James Young Leave a Comment

Teagan was the winner of our Cincinnati Comic Expo Drawing, snagging one of Anita C. Young’s “Foxy” 9x12s.  Requested happy merchandise winner photo below! If you want to get a print for yourself, feel free to go to Anita’s website or our Etsy Store!    

Filed Under: Con(vention) Life, Sales! Tagged With: Drawings

Now It Can Be Told

October 13, 2019 by James Young Leave a Comment

So for about two months now, I’ve been having to sit on the line up for Trouble In The Wind.  Behold, the magnificence of the headliners… If someone had told me when this whole indie thing got started, “Hey, you know someday you’re going to be editing an alternate history anthology with S.M. Stirling in it?”, […]

Filed Under: Air Warfare, Promotions and Interviews, Writing Business Tagged With: Coming Attractions

Metal Monday: The Return of Korn & More News

September 23, 2019 by James Young Leave a Comment

So I didn’t realize it’s been almost three years since Korn graced a Metal Monday.  (Man I wish the sound system had been better for the Topeka concerts.) So, without further ado, we’re going to go back…way back.  😀 Apparently Jonathan Davis wrote the song as an aid to fight against domestic abuse.  It’s lyrics […]

Filed Under: Music Monday

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