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Testing, Testing…1…2…3

May 12, 2025 by James Young Leave a Comment

Okay folks, here in a bit we should be getting all the old blog posts back. Until then, consider this the first official blog post of the new website. Lots has been going on lately. But the biggest news is that I’ll soon be heading down to Oklahoma City for Galaxycon OKC. It’s going to […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Writing

The Hammer Slams No More (David Drake Is Retiring)

November 18, 2021 by James Young Leave a Comment

There will be a longer post later. However, as many of you are fellow military sci-fi fans, I thought I’d share the news that David Drake is officially retiring. Mr. Drake has been talking about his declining health for several months, and I am unfortunately unsurprised. I can’t say for certain how long I’ve been reading […]

Filed Under: Admin, Writing Business Tagged With: James Uses His Essay Voice, Sharing, Writing

Ancillary Items–Editors and Illustrators

May 12, 2020 by James Young 6 Comments

Why Editors and Illustrators Are Important      Editors and illustrators are the most important pieces of indie publishing next to the author themselves. (Edit: No, I’m not just saying that because I’m married to an artist who has also done a rather important cover…or two…or now three.) Whenever I talk about indie publishing in […]

Filed Under: Alternate History, Writing Business Tagged With: Cover art, Usurper's War, Writing

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

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

Constant Scrutiny

July 6, 2019 by James Young 2 Comments

So I forgot about this being mentioned in a panel while at Libertycon. Yes, as Cedar says, if you’re in a group that seems at all sketchy, get out most ricky tick. The ‘Zon has been really cracking down on trying to find people gaming their system. From all appearances they may be indeed using […]

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Loss of A Sensei

June 13, 2019 by James Young 2 Comments

Sensei. n. A teacher or instructor usually of Japanese martial arts (such as karate or judo). “No one is actually dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away…” ― Terry Pratchett, Reaper Man.   On Monday, I learned that one of my  doctoral committee members had passed away.  As one should do when a person’s made a big […]

Filed Under: Random Confession Tagged With: In Memoriam, Writing

Covering Alternate History

June 12, 2019 by James Young 3 Comments

Where Sarah Hoyt discusses the difficulty of putting a cover on alternate history works.  Go on and take a gander…

Filed Under: Writing Business Tagged With: Alternate History, Anthologies, Writing

At the Sharp End

June 3, 2019 by James Young Leave a Comment

This was the runner up for last week’s Memorial Day edition of Metal Monday.  Like Five Finger Death Punch, Avenged Sevenfold has done a lot to support members of the Armed Forces by putting in their time with tours.  “Danger Line” is a pretty intense song about a soldier’s last moments and the chaos of […]

Filed Under: Air Warfare, Music Monday Tagged With: Music to Write By, Writing

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