Aramis' Workshop

Rock on Young Savior, Don't Give up Your Hope

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Big Casino - Jimmy Eat World

Many things this month (sticking to monthly posts until this peace-keeping mission is over):
– Writing Updates
– Guest Blogger
– Blood Kiss

Writing:
Secret project Bards the First (aka Roaming Cadenza) is about done; just waiting on post-production.
Since I’ve finished all major work on it, figure it’s time to share.

When I first published Roaming Cadenza there were some issues with the manuscript.
The short version is that the final editor/proof reader and I had some significant disagreements, and I ended up doing the entire thing on my own.
Terrible decision on my part for a first novel; it resulted in the final product being much lower quality than anyone taking the time to read it deserves.
If I had realized how unqualified I was to do a full revision at the time, I wouldn’t have released Roaming Cadenza like I did.
Having said that, I owe my readers an apology. I’m sorry I released it in such a poor condition.

To make amends, I’ve been working closely (and tirelessly) with a couple editors and proof readers to revise and clean up the entire first manuscript, which I’ll be releasing for free over the next two weeks.
I expect the epub/general ebook version to be available by the end of the week, with the mobi/Kindle version available early next week.
EDIT: Both versions are now available here.

Following that, Dustland Requiem’s tentative release date is 25 June, pending any major issues.

And chapter four of Emarosa is posted.

Guest Blogger:
Later this month, I’ll be hosting Dianne Harman as a guest blogger.
She’ll be sharing a bit about her writing, providing a fresh perspective.

Blood Kiss:
Okay, so this is wicked exciting.
Amber Benson and Neil Gaiman have both signed on to act in a kickstarter indie film entitled “Blood Kiss” by Michael Reeves.
Normally I’m not a big fan of the vampire genre–I feel like it has beaten the horse to death, sired it, killed it again, infected it with the t-virus, and then destroyed civilizations before finally dying out for good…hopefully.
However, this particular film seems to have a lot of fresh blood (feel free to flog me for that) and again: Amber Benson and Neil Gaiman.
What more is there to say? Please support.

I Don't Need What You Ain't Got

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Big Machine - The Goo Goo Dolls

‘kay.
So secret project Bards: the first is underway.
Bards: the second is catching its finishing touches.
Expect a release date by the end of the month (for no later than the end of next month).
Many apologies for how long it has taken to get this out, but for quality. And science.
This photograph is proof.

Third chapter of Emarosa POSTED!

If you like neat-yet-violent alt. history, check out Django Unchained.
And Inglorious Basterds while you’re at it.
Actually, pretty much any Tarantino film is worth your time.
Trust me–despite what you might think, your time isn’t that important.
Just count the hours you’ve probably spent on facebook/twitter/reddit/pinterest/[your social network of choice].
Branch out a bit. It’s a lovely world.

We Used to Look at the Stars and Confess Our Dreamers

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Runaways - The Killers

So many projects going all at once I can barely keep track.
Even in spite of that I’m actually staying on top of deadlines.
Exhausted, but there’s nothing better.

Bards deuce is back at the editor’s workshop, getting its kinks all unkinked.
It’s well on track for May/June release.

In honor of Bards deuce doing its thing, working on something with Roaming Cadenza that should hopefully finish up around the same time.
Looking forward to it quite a bit.

And the next installment of Emarosa and the Sea of Dragonfire is up.

Also, Heart of the Swarm? Kind of amazing. Better than Bioshock Infinite? I’ll have to get back to you on that.