Tag: tales from the fermi resolution

Second editorial pass-through of TALES FROM THE FERMI RESOLUTION completed.

I am now working out with the editor whether we need her to do a third, or whether the usual system of me taking a look, my wife talking a look, we order a proof and I take another look, and the post-publication revelations of every typo that missed the previous eight to ten rounds of scrutiny will suffice. Either way, TALES FROM THE FERMI RESOLUTION is ahead of schedule. So much so that I need to get cracking on the sampler. Fortunately, that and the cover layout are the two major things that I need to take care of.

Pre-order TALES FROM THE FERMI RESOLUTION here.

12/31/20 Update, TALES FROM THE FERMI RESOLUTION.

Things are moving along!

  • The main book is written. Currently it on its second editorial pass-through, with 8/10 stories. So far, it looks like whichever structural questions arose from the first pass-through have been addressed. We’re on a real good pace here.
  • I have the artwork for the cover, and need to figure out how to turn it into an actual book cover. I expect to spend some money on that, but the budget can stretch to cover that.
  • The unrelated REVISIONARY chapbook has been published, and signed copies are available for pre-order at the store.
  • The second short story sampler is as follows: 6 stories total. 1 story, more or less ready for alpha reading; 3 stories, requiring fleshing out; and two stories, about halfway written. Two original, four previously on Patreon. 37K words currently. This is pretty much where I want to be to make deadlines with time to spare.

That’s largely it. Happy New Year!

Quick Update on Zee New Book.

Got half of the second set of edits back; have done 60% of them, and will do the other two tomorrow. Working on the story collection, generally trying to get stuff done over the holidays. And, of course, the TALES FROM THE FERMI RESOLUTION pre-order store is live. Feel free to pass that link around!

Also: happy holidays. Less than a week to go in this year.

Started the second pass-through on TALES FROM THE FERMI RESOLUTION edits.

Rather fewer of them this time, which makes sense, yes? The first pass-through is where the editor nukes all the really bad stuff; the second one is where felicity of style starts to make an appearance; and the third is apparently dedicated to me desperately trying to remember when to use the appropriate dash. I apparently have a dash problem, and a carriage return problem too. Which is good! I imagine it’s a bit of a burden to be perfect.

Reminder: the pre-order store for TALES FROM THE FERMI RESOLUTION is open, over on Backerkit!

The TALES FROM THE FERMI RESOLUTION Backerkit store will be open soon.

Cash from the Kickstarter got sent today, so I have Backerkit reviewing everything and soon we’ll be doing a smoke test to make sure that everything’s working right. Then people can lock in their orders. The collection is still in first edits, mind you – but that will change soon.

In other news, did not get to the second pass-through on REVISIONARY, and am waiting on edits for the RPG worldbook (the last bit of business from the first Kickstarter); those two projects will be resolved soon, though. Just in time for Christmas! Although I think the RPG worldbook needs more work. I’ll decide when I see the final result.

The last stretch for TALES FROM THE FERMI RESOLUTION!

We made it over the line for the six short story sampler stretch goal in the TALES FROM THE FERMI RESOLUTION Kickstarter, leaving us a mere $900 to hit the last stretch goal in the next :looking at clock: five hours. Easy as pie! No problem at all, I’m sure. More importantly (and realistically): I can afford Backerkit at this point, so we’ll be using it for fulfillment and whatnot.

It’s been a fun and educational trip, this Kickstarter. If you signed up for it, thank you. And we’ve still got the morning for you folks who didn’t to get onboard! Hey: Always Be Closing.

11/17/20 Update, TALES FROM THE FERMI RESOLUTION Kickstarter.

We made it past the $1000 mark (thanks to both old and new backers)! That means we’re up to five stories in the short story sampler, and with any luck we’ll hit six before the TALES FROM THE FERMI RESOLUTION Kickstarter ends. Which is excellent. There is still one $100 pledge level left for anybody who wants a character with their name in TINSEL RAIN; but time is, as they say, running out. The Kickstarter ends Thursday, after all.