I’ve been considering this post for a while, but it seems I have very little choice. I know this is one of the best times to release a book. Especially if one has a series and things slowed down in November. So . . .
I got nothing.
Until I hear otherwise, I’ve got no idea when I’ll release another book. I don’t want to say when it could be or what I hope for. Right now, I’m simply trying to figure out what to do about everything. I might use January to hype The Mercenary Prince and Crossing Bedlams in tandem even though I don’t have any ideas on release dates. The two books have very little . . . nothing in common. Maybe one day will be fantasy and the other will be post-apocalyptic action buddy comedy. Friday can just be one of the few other topics I have.
This also means I can’t plan a cover reveal or blog tour. I might just do a ‘BOOK IS LIVE!’ post like before. A problem that went wrong before with getting volunteers too early was that about 25% of the list forgot. Still, I guess I have nothing to lose here:
- Any volunteers for future group posts for Crossing Bedlam and Mercenary Prince?
- Would it be stupid to release both books at the same time if the timing turns that way or should I delay one?
Trying to feel like I’m making progress, but it’s not easy or really possible. Never fun being in stasis, especially when you see others releasing books and continuing on. Hope everyone enjoys their weekend. Not 100% certain I’ll be around.
Legends of Windemere 
You know I’ll help with anything you need. My project is delayed too, and I know how you feel. I get stifled, because I want to move to the next thing, but my mind won’t let me. I have to multi-task at work. I don’t like multi-tasking, and refuse to do it on my leisure time. As far a releases go, I would think separating them by a month would keep you in the spotlight longer. Pushing Notebook for a month… then Wisp for a month accomplished a lot. I think releases could work the same way.
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Guess I am lucky that I’ve turned project jumping into a lifestyle. Though I always have to rush off for other notes to jot down anything the subconscious creates for other things. If that makes any sense.
A month sounds smart. Since the two aren’t part of the same series or genre, it shouldn’t cause any trouble. The only question is which one will be ready first and I don’t have an answer for that.
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It becomes a horse race between the stories then.
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Yeah. One where I can’t really hype either, which is probably why doing a month of both might work.
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Craig covers me 🙂
I, too, think that spreading releases works best. Also, it would be easier on you.
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These days it’s hard to tell what’s going to be easier or harder for me. Too much is in the air. On one hand, it means I’m not busting my butt promoting 2 works. On the other hand, I could run out of marketing money by the time the second book turns up. Though a change in the situation might make this entire thing moot.
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You know you’ve got my blog always. Things will improve. 8 ball says so.
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Thanks. Always happy to have your help, bestie. 🙂 Fingers crossed about improvement.
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I will help and won’t forget. I would do separate releases. People can’t handle a lot of confusion.
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Thanks. Good point on the confusion.
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You know how people are. KISS
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I’m always up for hyping one of your releases. And I agree with John – separate releases.
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Thanks. Looks like that’s the plan. At least tentatively. I keep feeling like I’ll be claiming a release date by accident and start the cycle of embarrassment again. 🙂
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I always enjoy featuring you on the blog, Charles, so please keep me in mind!
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Thanks. I’ll put you on the list. Hopefully it doesn’t take too long to get back in business.
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You can count me in 🙂 I know plenty of authors who’ve released close together and I don’t see that as a bad thing. But you have to go with your gut.
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We’ll see what happens. There is still a slight chance I can release before or on Christmas. Very slight.
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I know I sound like a broken record, but… It is going to be OK. Just enjoy the wonderful Holidays and recharge. If I can help with anything, pleasee let me know and I will do my best.
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Honestly, this holiday season seems hell-bent on wearing me down even more. It’s like one crisis or headache after another. So much for a month long break.
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Here’s hoping for the best! And I’d be happy to help with some posts.
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Thanks. I’ll put you on the list. No idea when things will happen though. Might be using Tuesday and Thursday to hype the books in order to soften the blow of a spontaneous release.
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Not having been in the situation, I guess I’d ask if you can advertise MP and CB together? Ie: “You don’t like high fantasy but maybe here’s this urban fantasy.” I guess it could be a way for you to be thrifty.
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I’m looking into that. Even as a single post for the blog that announces both releases. My fingers are still crossed that I won’t have to worry about it, but it’s a possibility.
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I wish you the best with all your future projects. My goodness, you’ll love all the free time on your hands once your series is done. But then you’ll also have all this time to think about your future work, too. So, enjoy!
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Thanks. Already planning the future work. 😀 Can’t stay too idle in the indie world. That and being idle around this house gets me in trouble.
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