Plans for October

Well, it’s October at last, and I’m pleased to say that, chaotic though it was, September was nevertheless very productive. I got my latest cover art and did a lot of preparatory steps for the release of my next book…finally! It will be the start of a new* series with actual humans in it as well as talking animals. At any rate, hopefully I’ll have it out for pre-order by the end of this coming week.

Other October plans include some more translation work on my old books, reviewing some other works for publication, and perhaps some more illustrating! I also intend to get back to regular posting on here, now that things have settled down a bit. Should be exciting either way. October’s a nice long month, so let’s make it count!

*New as a public release, but actually a project that’s been around since long before any of the others.

Fall Reading Sale!

Now through October 1st, all my e-book titles will be half off! If you haven’t tried any of my books out yet–or there’s a title or two you haven’t collected–now’s as good an opportunity as ever. Check out my Books page for more.

Plans for September

August was evidently a busy month, though with what, I’m not sure. I reckon I made progress on a few things, including a final review of the first book in my series to be released this fall.

September will be a month of serious catch-up. However, it has historically been a very good month for me, so I am confident that I will be able to do so and then some. I’d like to finish up several projects begun in August, and maybe even look over a novella of mine. And of course, come October 1st, if all goes well, my next book will be going on pre-order!

There is also a month-long fall reading sale going on this September: half off all e-book titles. I’ll make a separate announcement on that tomorrow, but for now, it’s time to get to work!

Sourcing & Bibliographies

Hello all! Sorry it’s been a while, but August has sort of whizzed by me somehow. At any rate, today I’ll be going over how to cite your sources in nonfiction works, as well as how to organize a proper bibliography. It may seem like a daunting task at first, but it’s really not that hard once you get the hang of a few basic rules:Continue reading “Sourcing & Bibliographies”

Plans for August

Well, July was one busy month, culminating in one of the busiest, most exciting experiences of my whole career as an author or a furry at Free Fur All 2022. I could spend an entire post reviewing this (and probably will), but suffice it to say, it was excellent. I don’t know exactly what I expected going in, but those expectations were nevertheless shattered–both as a vendor and a participant. Needless to say, I will definitely be back next year.

August looks to be a pretty dull month by contrast. Once I’ve had a day or two to re-orient myself, I will continue my translation work, try and get my next book ready for publication, and finally see about finding a cover artist for it. I’ve also got my rough draft to continue and who knows what besides. Either way, it’ll be another full month I’m sure.

Mapmaking, Part III

My last two posts have been concerned with how to make a map–real or fantastical–with which to enhance your book. In them, I was concerned primarily with the basic structural and creative elements necessary. In this final post on the topic, I will briefly go over some final points to keep in mind when drawing maps, whether by hand or by software.Continue reading “Mapmaking, Part III”

Mapmaking, Part II

Last week, I made my first in a three-part series about mapmaking for your books. In that post, I talked about the basics: things every map should have regardless of style or genre. In this one, I shall talk more about the creative side of things, and three important things you should consider before making your final map to present to the public.Continue reading “Mapmaking, Part II”

Mapmaking, Part I

Mapmaking is 90% art and 10% science. There are certain things that are required, certain conventions to be followed, it’s true. But for the most part, the effectiveness of a map, like any graphic in your book, comes from its design.  While I cannot provide any definitive guide as to what your map ought to look like when it’s done, I can try to provide a few pointers so that it does not come out looking too unprofessional.

In this first installment, I’ll be going over the basic components that all maps should have regardless of their size or style.Continue reading “Mapmaking, Part I”

Happy Independence Day!

Happy 246th birthday to the United States of America! Hopefully we can keep going long enough to reach 250 and beyond. Have a safe, fun 4th of July, all, and I’ll see you with my first substantial post of this month tomorrow!

Plans for July

June was a very busy month, and very productive as well. While not all goals were met, nevertheless, things picked up from previous months. I oversaw the re-launch of my old titles under my new publisher, completed a novella revamp many months overdue, and completed a review of my main series, which I hope to release beginning this fall. In addition, I managed to churn out a couple more magazine articles and finish up most of my preparations for FFA.

This month, I hope to build on June’s progress by seeing several more projects through to completion, picking up where I left off on others, and perhaps even getting back into reading. And of course, at the end of July, I have my very first live appearance to look forward to at Free Fur All, 2022 in Tulsa, OK! If you are not already registered, you can still do so on the FFA website. If you are, then I look forward to seeing you there!