Folk-Spelled has arrived on my front step, and I’m prepping them for those of you who’d like an author-signed copy. As per usual, I use stamps to add personal touches, and there are other little details that are only found in the print editions.
If you’re interested in securing one, all of the details are on the Signed Books page.
::confetti toss::
Main Man. This is some of the official character art of Varti Weller, one of the main characters in the Immortal Holmes books. This is his work uniform. He’s a member of the local constabulary in the royal city of Newcomb.
The green cloak marks him as a member of the Bastion’s regulars, and he serves as the head of the Files & Evidence division. A humble position for one of the Badge Academy’s most promising graduates, but Varti’s lucky to have any job at all, thanks to being folk-spelled. He’s essentially cursed to only speak in lies.
Folk-Spelled (Immortal Holmes, No.1) was a pleasure to typeset. Choosing fonts and fiddling with page layout are the fun part that comes after all the writing & editing are completed. Here’s a peek at a page in the program I use for readying a book for the printer:
I’m currently taking pre-orders for author-signed copies of Folk-Spelled. Interested? Details are on the Signed Books page. I’ll post pictures as soon as I receive boxes from the printer!
Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in a certain boy’s adventures because the Amaranthine Saga & Songs are mine. Please continue to indulge the lot of us, especially he curious one.
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Free Time
Updated! Bard & Barbarian has updated over on my Patreon with Ch75: “Gaps in the Ranks,” in which Yarrow looks toward hiring on new crew members. But hazard pay is gonna be a problem, now that Cataclysms are involved.
Patrons at any (paid) tier can read Bard & Barbarian!
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Knotty Boy
This Just In! My print proof arrived, and it’s perfect! The print editions have been green-lighted, so they’ll be showing up in virtual shopfronts for everyone, everywhere. Order at your leisure. Or ask for them at your favorite bookstore. They’ll be able to order them in. Same goes for libraries.
I unboxed:
At nearly 500 pages, it’s kind of a chonk. One thing the print edition has that the digital edition lacks is … the illustrated back cover:
::twinkle::
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Good Communicator
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All Right
Chapter 14, “Amaranthine Embassy” is live over on Patreon! Subscription to this story is one of the perks that starts at the Twinkle tier ($4/month). Thanks to those who’ve chosen to read along! I’m grateful.
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Ranker
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Boys in Blue
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Attainments
Folk-Spelled (Immortal Holmes, No.1) is now available as an audio book! Travis Baldree reads!
Folk-Spelled (Immortal Holmes, No.1) is in the hands of readers. If you need a place to react, confer, or kick up a fuss, this is the spot. I’ll enjoy your enthusiasm, I might be willing to clarify small points, but I reserve the right to evade questions that will be answered in due course.
[[[WARNING: HERE THERE BE SPOILERS]]]
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