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Steve’s Update 1/22/2018

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Here’s my latest update  . . . and first of all . . .

So what have I done the last week(s)?

  • Been Sick: I either got food poisoning or a stomach flu and was laid up for awhile.  So nothing much else got done, especially when you add in the move.  Like, really I was not happy.
  • Way With Worlds Minibooks: The $2.99 thing really did not seem to encourage people to buy my books, so back to $0.99, or at least observe sales trends.  Maybe the “mini” nature means people DO value 99 cents, and they are for casual pickup.

What am I going to do this week:

  • “A Bridge To The Quiet Planet:” Back to editing.
  • The Move:  I’ve moved some social plans around to make space for this, so I hope it won’t impact my schedule much more.
  • Other Stuff: Pretty much it’s down to minimum here as I recover and move.

General

  • I probably need to assess my project schedule after or around this move.  But I expect to be on all cylenders in March.

– Steve

Steve’s Update 1/14/2018

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Here’s my latest update . . . and a bit late as things got wacky.

So what have I done the last week(s)?

  • “A Bridge To The Quiet Planet”: Back to editing it in arcs.  There’s probably 1-2 more months of editing before it goes to prereader.  So stay tuned.
  • Way With Worlds Minibooks: The prices are going up to $2.99 because several authors noted that, ironically, people don’t take 99 cents seriously.  Let’s see if this gets more people’s attention; as weird as it sounds, I’ve heard this from several people.
  • Agile Guide: Is being edited and will be out in a few weeks as a free book.
  • Other: My roommate has got a new job in the area and plans to move.  I had planned to move in with my girlfriend.  However this is all a tad sudden, so I need to get a move done in a few weeks.

What am I going to do this week:

  • “A Bridge To The Quiet Planet:” Editing arcs, and its pretty promising, though I’m still a bit burnt out on editing.  Let’s see how that goes now that I got other things out of the way.
  • The Move:  I’m going to try to make it go smoothly and without interruption.  Let’s see if it actually works.
  • Other Stuff: I had planned to do other things, maybe do some generator work but I kinda have to figure this move thing out.

General

  • As noted the move may mess with my plans – or it may not.  I honestly don’t know because I HAD set aside time for a slower month and had been preparing (even if I thought it was a few months off).
  • I am still a bit burnt out on writing so new projects may be a bit delayed – like editing books.
  • I am gearing up for con season and am submitting calls to cons for speaking.

– Steve