Week 15 of 2022
Greetings all
Wow! Another great week highlighted by the release of Deadly Fortune, Aaron Rosenberg’s first Eldros Legacy novel.
This is a swashbuckling tale of pirates, murder, hidden secrets, and mystery. It’s set in the Areyat Islands, a corner of Shijuren that Aaron claimed for his own. You can get it here: amazon.com/dp/B09X3Q44FR.
But that’s not all! We’re almost to the final stretch on The Door Into Winter. I spent the week doing my developmental edit pass. Tomorrow, I’ll receive the other devedit pass, this one by Leslie Bridgwater, and by Sunday, I’ll have all that inputted and sent to the copyeditor.
It comes out in a month and I’m so excited! Let me just say I cried at the end in the places I wanted people to cry.
Because of my focus on The Door Into Winter, I didn’t do a whole heck of a lot else except try and clear through a backlog of small projects.
This means two things. One, the people on my mailing list will get another free story.
Two, Under a Midnight Clear, last year’s Nick Patara, PI freebie story for my mailing list, is now available for everyone in e-book only format on Amazon. You can get it here: amazon.com/gp/product/B09X6L8DJ8/.
By the way, those of you on my mailing list who’ve already read Under a Midnight Clear, I’d love it if you gave it or the first book in that series, Silent Knight, a review. Well, truth be told, we live on reviews so I always appreciate reviews, no matter which book.
Oh, yeah. One other thing. I certainly didn’t graduate from the University of Kansas, but I had a very fun year living on that campus and attending basketball games with far more consistency than attending classes.
That was not an easy game to watch, at least not for my blood pressure, but…
ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK, KU!
Ahem. Anyway, this championship will provide an extra treat at FantaSci 2023.
Tonight, I’m going to relax before a hard, but exciting weekend of editing!
What I’m Listening To
It’s a Sabaton kind of day, and right now it’s The Art of War, which is a fantastic album interspersing Sun Tzu quotes throughout. I love it.
Quote of the Week
KU has had 8 men’s basketball coaches. One of them has a losing record at the school. That would be James Naismith.
We’ll give him a pass, though, since he invented the game of basketball.
I am sure that no man can derive more pleasure from money or power than I do from seeing a pair of basketball goals in some out of the way place.
– James Naismith
Dudes In Hyperspace
Follow the Dudes In Hyperspace here:
bleav.com/shows/the-dudes-in-hyperspace-podcast/
The latest show includes an interview with Cam Rogers, a Bleav Network golf expert about the masters.
Cool Stuff In Eldros Legacy
Get five free stories and signed up with the Eldros Legacy mailing list! Here There Be Giants is at: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/qabsr57lq3+.
The Door Into Winter by me is coming soon!
Currently available:
- Khyven the Unkillable by Todd Fahnestock
- Seeds of Dominion by Quincy J. Allen
- Deadly Fortune by Aaron Rosenberg
New Mythology Works in Progress
2023 FantaSci Short Story Contest open call.
The theme is Bonds of Valor, and you story must include deeds of valor centered around bonds between characters. This could be a romantic relationship, a buddy adventure, oaths to kings, or whatever you can come up with.
Deadline: November 30th, 2022
Word Count: 7-10,000 words
Specifics: Times New Roman, 12 point font, 1.5 line spaced.
I’m currently working on The Door Into Winter, my next novel.
Giveaways
A huge week in giveaways, with 5 different ones plus a book swap!
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storyoriginapp.com/bundles/2465b8b6-9984-11ec-a57b-d7addec3b587?bundleLinkId=uznCr8D
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And the book exchange this week is with Jessica Lewis. It’s The Nanny, book one of her Family Secrets series.
Get it here: storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/a9ad6830-16e9-11eb-abfb-cbe018594a1e?swapId=4c446f30-a4bf-11ec-9888-6788bdc01817
Rob’s Works in Progress
- Rick Blaine (8,845)
- CB (8,418)
Upcoming Events
- Planet Comicon, 22-24 Apr., Kansas City, MO
planetcomicon.com/
New Releases
Deadly Fortune by Aaron Rosenberg, the third book in the Eldros Legacy. It’s a fun swashbuckling yarn of pirates, murder, and intrigue. Get it here: www.amazon.com/dp/B09X3Q44FR.
Under a Midnight Clear, the second of my Nick Patara, PI short stories is live. This year’s case leads Saint Nick to Diamond Dave’s strip club. Get it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09X6L8DJ8/.
And over on the SF side of things. P.A. Piatt just released his 5th! Abner Fortis ISMC book, Diplomacy. Get it here: amazon.com/dp/B09WTG77S7.
Tracked Items
Today’s Weight: 320.2
Updated Word Count: 134,245
Eldros Legacy Archives: 813 entriesLet me know if you have any suggestions on the website, this email, or cool story ideas at rob@robhowell.org. Especially let me know of suggestions you have for the Spotlight section.
Have a great week, everyone.
Rob Howell
Founder in the Eldros Legacy series
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