Hey, Crew:
Over half past March and we’re tramping along to the text release of Full Share in April. I hope to have some cover art to share in the next few days, and I’m biting my fingers waiting to see what Ridan will suggest for the next round of edits.
In other news, the Half Share hardcovers are *still* not in production. Ridan was tracking down the issues but hasn’t told me what the issues are at the moment. You won’t miss them. I’ll announce them here and on the mailing list when they’re available.
My novella about Odin’s Outpost is in its second round. I know what the story needs to be, but I haven’t been able to actually get it drafted. I think I may have to give up on the idea of actually planning a plot and let it just unfold as it will.
Cape Grace has a permanent place on my desktop and I’m chipping away slowly at that as well. Eventually, I’ll get through enough of my backlog to sit up and kick it in the backside.
Speaking of backlog, I’ve just filed my audio with Tee and Pip for my contribution to their Books and Braun prequel anthology. The text will be included in a print volume and the audio will go out as part of their promotional lead up to their Harper-Collins release in May. It was fun to play in that universe and it gave me a lot more confidence to take on a shorter work.
And speaking of shorter works, those of you who tried out Debora Geary’s “Matchmaker 2.0” and liked it, might also like her latest work – a contemporary fantasy called “A Modern Witch” that has just debuted over on Amazon and other fine purveyors of textual materials. If you like fantasy or liked her nibble, you might want to grab a sample and check it out.
She’s also started a book referral service called “Four Stars and Up” where she hunts around for titles that have at least 10 reviews and a cumulative rating of — you guessed it — four stars or higher.
Last on my list of news is that Brand Gamblin of Calls for Cthulhu and Tumbler fame has finally released his steam punk novel, The Hidden Institute. I’ve been offering critique of this as he’s been working it up over the last few months and I really like what he’s done with this world. I even designed the cover! That was a lot of fun (yes, and time I probably should have spent writing, but .. sheesh).
That’s it for now. I should have more news in a week or two, as we begin gearing up for the next text release and I find out when my story will appear on Tee and Pip’s podcast. Until then…
Safe voyage.
Thanks for the update, Nate. Can’t say I’ll be disappointed to add two hardcovers in close succession, whenever Ridan gets it worked out.
Thanks for all the news! it is all good to hear!
Also, while we all want to read/hear what you do next, you are allowed to have some fun with this career now and then! I wish you the best, and take it from me (left the business world to enter the acidemic world) sometimes, you really get to be paid for work you really love!!!!!!! We are very few on the ground now days. enjoy it!!
Nate
As I read spring, sprung, sproing ( should that be sprong? ) I pictured you in a dryer on fluff. On serious note SLOW DOWN I detected a little frazzling. You can not do it all when they want it. Just write it. Have faith in your self, we do. You need to know that I only write in this column with one finger as I am mainly bed ridden.
You are my bright spot. Thanks Jimmie
I want more of this series – please! It’s all I listen to/read and it is captivating! We just need more of Ishmael Wang!
Great to hear that the Half share hardcovers are still happening. At first i thought I had missed out and they sold out already. Ordered my Quarter Share one Yesterday, will definately order Half Share.
Nate
I didn’t know that the Quarter Share hardcovers were still available. How do I get one?
Jimmie
http://ridanpublishing.com/quarter_share.html
the order information along with a slot for you to enter something if you’d like it inscribed … we’ve still got a few :D
My Quarter Share hardcover has shipped. :D I’m wicked excited about it. Its a great story/series and it deserves to be put to print.
Judging by my sales the last few days, a lot of you wonderful people who follow Nate are willing to give my book a try. Thank you very much, and a huge shout-out to Nathan for sharing his readers. Now I’m gonna go grab a sample of The Hidden Institute :).
Nathan, I owe you an apology.
Earlier in this blog I had posted, lamenting the fact that only the first two books were available in Kindle format because I didn’t have much time for listening to audiobooks. I also secretly suspected that you would be a terrible book reader as I’m afraid most authors are. I was miserably mistaken, and am duly chastised.
Having no choice, and wanting to read the next book (Full Share) I downloaded it and have been listening to it at every opportunity (and I’ve been making a LOT of opportunity!). You are a gifted book reader, and if you are not reading audiobooks professionally, you should be. You have a marvelously soothing voice which complements the soothing laid-back writing of your books.
Let me complement you not only on your excellent reading voice but also the quality of the recording (something that is often lacking even in professional works). I find it very soothing to listen to your book on the porch at the end of the day while smoking a fine cigar and sipping some fine bourbon.
To paraphrase “You ARE good Nathan.”
Looking forward to listening to the rest of the series and I’ll probably go back and listen to the first two books just to enjoy the audiobook experience.
I’m going to go push the Paypal donate button now.
Cheers!
Re: My review of _Quarter Share_ at Amazon and your kind ‘thank you’
Mr Nathan Lowell
You are welcome. I revised my review and posted the revised review to my blog: thelogoftheantares.blogspot.com. You can find it in the Sunday eBook Review.
I have only read Quarter Share, but I will work my way through the whole series.
Thank you.
Sincerely
h lynn keith
Robert
You can still enjoy a good cigar AND bourbon ? You bring back fond , but distant , memories. But for the rest of us old geezers Nate is more than enough.
Jimmie