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Aries' Red Sky Dramatis Personae

October 22, 2018 by James Young 2 Comments

So I got the first review in my audiobook blog tour yesterday.  It was very positive–and brought up something I didn’t think about, which is that listeners of the audiobook have no way of getting a character list.  So, without further ado, here one is:   Dramatis Personae for Aries’ Red Sky C.S.S. Marxville Captain Tyr […]

Filed Under: Aries' Red Sky, Blog Tour, Writing Business Tagged With: Reviews, Vergassy

Keystroke Medium Interview

October 17, 2018 by James Young Leave a Comment

I got interviewed by Keystroke Medium.  It was a blast:   [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwdBjElXFCo&w=560&h=315]  

Filed Under: Blog Tour, Writing Business Tagged With: Promo, Usurper's War, Will Colfax

Aries Red Sky Audiobook

August 27, 2018 by James Young Leave a Comment

Aries’ Red Sky‘s Audiobook is live on Audible.  If you’ve got a long trip coming up, feel free to go grab a copy!

Filed Under: Sales!, Writing Business Tagged With: Vergassy

Back from GENCON

August 6, 2018 by James Young Leave a Comment

GENCON was amazing.  But, it’s late, and I have to go to work.  Just like to give a shout out to all the staff, volunteers, and attendees who made it a great four days. If you’re into fantasy, check out my booth neighbor J.J. Sherwood and her Steps of Power series!  

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

Random Thoughts

July 27, 2018 by James Young Leave a Comment

On the transitory nature of things:  So I’ve mentioned Project Wonderful on here a couple of times.  Well, after over a decade of great adverts at low prices, they’re closing their doors.  It’s like going in to check on a great restaurant you used to frequent…only to find that they’ve been closed for several weeks.  […]

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

Book's Up!

July 24, 2018 by James Young Leave a Comment

For those of you awaiting Aries’ Red Sky, today is release day!  Go on out and buy yourself some carnage!  Audiobook to be coming soon!

Filed Under: Sales!, Writing Business Tagged With: Vergassy

Get out and vote!

July 23, 2018 by James Young Leave a Comment

No, no, I’m not talking about in elections (although you might want to consider that too).  I mean vote for what universe a free short story should be set in!  Details here!  

Filed Under: Writing Business Tagged With: Sharing, Writing

A Quick Note

June 21, 2018 by James Young 2 Comments

Greetings all, it’s been awhile.  Lots of good news, and there will be a longer newsletter (subscribe here).  But first, three items of major import: As of 11 May 2018 I have received my doctorate in U.S. History from Kansas State University.  Here is one picture of me getting hooded by my committee chair, Dr. […]

Filed Under: Con(vention) Life, Sales!, Writing Business

Star System Maps and a Shout Out

February 20, 2018 by James Young 1 Comment

The next novel, Aries Red Sky, is nearing its completion now that the dissertation monster is finally slain.  It’s at 95,000 words or so, and will be headed to the editor (Lord willing and the creek don’t rise) at the end of the month.  My usual artist and better half is busy completing her senior projects (links […]

Filed Under: Writing Business Tagged With: Artwork, Coming Attractions, Vergassy

Another Voice From the Trenches

January 21, 2018 by James Young Leave a Comment

Article on selling at cons by fellow indie author John G. Hartness.  Long-time readers of this blog will note the similarities in advice.

Filed Under: Sales!, Writing Business Tagged With: Signings and Cons

News on Reviews

December 10, 2017 by James Young Leave a Comment

Recent news about Amazon reviews here. My quick thoughts: Jeff Bezos and the gang are not playing around.  This is a strong action taken against click farms and other gimmicks that have had Amazon’s review / marketing features in the news for all the wrong reasons.  It was starting to appear to some indie authors […]

Filed Under: Writing Business Tagged With: Promo, Reviews, Writing

For A Few Credits More…

September 15, 2017 by James Young 1 Comment

The Four Horsemen Universe (4HU) anthology your humble narrator contributed to is available!  Click here to get military sci-fi written by both independent and traditionally published authors.  If you like exploding space ships, mecha, or just plain carnage, go ahead and click here. You can also buy the first anthology, A Fistful of Credits.     […]

Filed Under: Writing Business Tagged With: Writing

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