Trader’s Diary

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Category: Double Share

And the winner is…

1 June, 2008 (09:18) | Books, Double Share | 18 comments

For the Ship Name:
Comment from Geordon VanTassle
Time: January 24, 2008, 6:51 am
Been kicking this around in my head for a while, and one name (related to absolutely nothing) that keeps popping up in my head is “William Tinker”. I just like how it feels and sounds.

For the Logo:

Submitted by Mike Assid who asked that [...]

Double Share: Update

7 May, 2008 (22:03) | Books, Double Share | 14 comments

You’ve been very patient. The status:
I’ve written five chapters, but Day Job has been too invasive with many things getting between me and your next book.
That’s the bad news. The good news is that I’ve worked out a deal with my boss to take 2 days a week off from Day Job so I [...]

Double Share: Status

17 February, 2008 (07:38) | Books, Double Share, News | 14 comments

Well, it’s half past February and Double Share is finally underway.
I’ve hinted at stuff that’s going on but until the contracts are signed, I don’t want to jinx it. Just say, I think you’ll all be pleased with the outcomes, if not the delays those projects have caused.
This weekend was GOING to be the [...]

Logo Design

26 December, 2007 (13:01) | Books, Double Share, News | 13 comments

In the next book, Ishmael goes to work for Diurnia Freight and Salvage Diurnia Salvage and Transport. As much fun as I had designing the Federated Freight “Double F” logo, seems to me I oughta let you all have a go at coming up with something appropriate for the new logo.
Email them to me and [...]

Name the Ship

26 December, 2007 (12:57) | Books, Double Share | 70 comments

Alright, shipmates!
I’m about to start cranking up Double Share for real and I need to know the name of Ishmael’s next ship. It’s a bulk hauler, independently owned and operated under the flag of the Diurnia Salvage and Transport.
Here’s the basic design:

What I need is a name. Submit your suggestions as comments! Maybe YOU [...]

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