Trader’s Diary

Well, it didn’t happen this year, but we got closer.
Last year, Quarter Share was eligible, and nominated, but didn’t make it to the finals.
This year, the other three novels were eligible and nominated. Full Share and South Coast made it into the finals, but Mur Lafferty’s Playing for Keeps won. I can’t find any [...]

I’m amazed!
The Parsec Awards have listed the short list finalists and BOTH Full Share and South Coast have been selected as finalists. Only one can win, of course, but hey, just getting the finalist nomination is an honor.

Oddness abounds and I get to add another thing that I never thought I’d be dealing with. Comes from not thinking things through, I suppose.
Long and short is that the music I’ve used in the four novels has been licensed in various ways. For the present use, that is, as a free podcast novel, [...]

It doesn’t seem possible, but South Coast is complete. Props to the folks at Podiobooks for all their support in getting all 21 episodes up in 12 days. It’s the longest of the books at 97k words and, I think, the most ambitious in terms of plot and characterization.
To recap this year:
- Quarter Share [...]

If you missed the release notice:

South Coast is now available at podiobooks.com

Click the book. Take the ride. Listen to the world.

South Coast: A Shaman’s Tale from the Golden Age of the Solar Clipper
Otto was the only son of Richard Krugg and heir to the Shaman’s Gift. The only problem was he didn’t want it. When Company production quotas force unwelcome changes onto his life and threaten even the security of the village, he discovers that [...]

 

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Figgers. Having done the whole cover art concept and all .. I need to change it because it doesn’t sound right when I read it outloud.
I’m starting recording tonight!

Ok, gang-o-mine!
As I sit down to scope out the way Shaman will run, I’m trying to think about ways to improve your listening pleasure.
Music
I’m looking for the music now. I’m leaning toward one called “Celtic Dance” that’s on http://www.archive.org. I was looking for something a little different from the sea shanties. Ironic since almost [...]

A Shaman’s Tale from the Golden Age of the Solar Clipper
Otto was the only son of Richard Krugg and heir to the Shaman’s Gift. The only problem was he didn’t want it. When Company production quotas force unwelcome changes onto his life and threaten even the security of the village, he discovers that being a [...]

After much deliberation, here’s the cover art I’ve designed for South Coast Shaman.

We’re closing in on 80,000 words and the thrilling conclusion of the first draft. Keep your fingers crossed!