An author's nightmare scenario
Added 2021-12-07 22:18:22 +0000 UTCTL;DR: A writer I know and like has has the Amazon launch of his first book buggered up by the Amazon Web Services outage. It's a fun litRPG about an orc chef, and it deserves some attention:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GHTCFMD
One of the great things about becoming an author has been the chance to get to know other writers. There's a bloke I've come to know called Actus, and I've been having a great time with his current Royal Road story, a steampunk fantasy litRPG.
An earlier story of his is a litRPG about an orchish chef. The first book came out today on Amazon, which I know from experience is a nerve-wracking experience, and the thing you always dread is something going horribly wrong. In his case, there was a massive outage in Amazon Web Services, throwing a huge wrench into the launch of his debut book. This is the kind of nightmare scenario for authors that I personally dread.
I'm not a big fan of marketing in general, even my own stuff. I like make the occasional shout-out on discord for other authors I've come to know when I enjoy their work, but it's something I've generally kept away from the Patreon. After seeing someone whose writing I enjoy getting tripped up as he comes out of the gate, though, I felt compelled to offer him some support.
So, if you like the idea of a fun story where the main character of a litRPG is an orcish chef - and anyone who has read my story should certainly realise that I do - then please do check it out. Those who enjoy Jason's cooking adventures should especially find something fun waiting for them.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GHTCFMD
Comments
omg ive just listened to that one! its soo good
carlosbowser
2022-01-02 03:33:22 +0000 UTCI just got it for audible. Looking forward to listening to it
Jolynea Davis
2021-12-29 00:42:11 +0000 UTCGrabbed the audio book after reading this post. Absolutely loved it. Looking forward to the sequel.
2021-12-27 15:00:50 +0000 UTCVery good book. I ordered it after reading Shirt's post. I enjoyed it, and I am looking forward to the sequel in April.
James Paparella
2021-12-24 14:03:24 +0000 UTCThe book is amazing the audio book is awesome two the author and narrator did an excellent job! Love it!
Max ortiz
2021-12-11 14:57:50 +0000 UTCSo the audio book was pretty good.
Jlaristotle
2021-12-11 13:35:31 +0000 UTCGood book need more. Im gonna make that first recipe
JewBot9000
2021-12-10 11:50:49 +0000 UTCI'll check it out when I get off work! Thanks for the heads up/book recommendation!!
Blayne Allsen
2021-12-10 00:19:32 +0000 UTCSame!!
Octavia
2021-12-09 22:28:40 +0000 UTCJust finished the book and loved it!
N Pelletier
2021-12-09 16:33:35 +0000 UTCI read the book(part) in the early days, it's well written and interesting, but I didn't care for it, maybe I just didn't read enough, but for me it felt... slice of life I guess, give it a go if that's your pie
Bobby B.
2021-12-09 09:43:04 +0000 UTCI’m a few chapters in right now and I am loving it, that’s Shirt
Dion Crump
2021-12-09 05:12:49 +0000 UTCLove the book already! Those recipes look amazing!
Aaron Simmons
2021-12-09 04:14:29 +0000 UTCI was looking forward to this one.
Zach Gusler
2021-12-09 04:14:12 +0000 UTCHa Ha, way ahead of you there. Have already been supporting him on patreon for quite a while
Leander
2021-12-08 23:14:59 +0000 UTCThanks Shirt for the recommend - bought it
Miles
2021-12-08 17:29:59 +0000 UTCThanks Shirt! With a bit of the “why are Aquaman’s adventures always in wet places” disbelief, it is a great read. I can’t wait to try the recipes! Zpeed3
Zpeed3
2021-12-08 14:14:17 +0000 UTCDoesn't seem like something I'd usually but I'm running low on books so I'll try it
vividlearner744
2021-12-08 07:12:20 +0000 UTCAwfully nice of you shirt!
Braden Lambert
2021-12-08 04:56:15 +0000 UTCPurchased the kindle + the audible at your suggestion. Looking forward to listening to it on my drives to work.
2021-12-08 03:01:40 +0000 UTCPurchased.
Alexander Casey Donnell
2021-12-08 01:45:40 +0000 UTCWill purchase! Thanks for the tip hope it helps your friend. Rest up sir Travis
desmond lewis
2021-12-08 01:18:27 +0000 UTCIt was in my recommendations this morning but that feature has become almost useless on Amazon. Grabbed it on your recommendation though, I always like a new author recommendation.
Jeff Fischer
2021-12-08 00:41:13 +0000 UTCI know. I'm just crazy tired.
Shirtaloon
2021-12-08 00:27:04 +0000 UTCGood luck to the guy. Bought the book, hope things work out right. Pretty sure I've read some of his current work, wasn't my cup of tea 100% but it was well written and super interesting
Authorii
2021-12-08 00:18:53 +0000 UTCBought it on your say so. Looking forward to reading it next.
Paul Boros
2021-12-08 00:10:51 +0000 UTCI did also get the book Shirt. Didn’t mean to offend, just playing.
Will Mill
2021-12-07 23:37:15 +0000 UTCThat's part of the massive Amazon outage going on today
John S
2021-12-07 23:21:13 +0000 UTCThanks, just bought it
John S
2021-12-07 23:20:40 +0000 UTCNo.
Shirtaloon
2021-12-07 23:08:22 +0000 UTCJust bought it on Amazon. Thanks for the tip. You're a good person
TheRaptorOfHermes
2021-12-07 23:07:50 +0000 UTCI have read this on RR. Totally worth the buy!
2021-12-07 23:02:31 +0000 UTCNow I have to cook lasagna for dinner too.
Robert Hinshaw
2021-12-07 22:54:15 +0000 UTCIt’s on kindle too
Will Mill
2021-12-07 22:53:49 +0000 UTCNow Shirt, is there any negotiation available for a chapter with proof of grabbing the new read? (Already for it, but worth a try. Right?)
Will Mill
2021-12-07 22:53:41 +0000 UTCYou sold me after you mentioned Jasons cooking adventures!
NSaaby
2021-12-07 22:42:04 +0000 UTCMan fuck Amazon, it won’t let me download the ebook.
2021-12-07 22:39:48 +0000 UTCI would love to get it but a im broke and b kindle wont let me buy it
JewBot9000
2021-12-07 22:36:19 +0000 UTCWill give it a go Thanks
mark fitzgibbon
2021-12-07 22:36:01 +0000 UTCEven got an audiobook coming out at the same time... 🤔 I'll give it a look
ReadingObsessed
2021-12-07 22:29:02 +0000 UTCGot the audible too
troy k stabenow
2021-12-07 22:25:52 +0000 UTCThank you for the tip, just read the first chapter and have high expectations.
2021-12-07 22:25:26 +0000 UTCI had JUST bought it. :-)
troy k stabenow
2021-12-07 22:25:17 +0000 UTCBeen trying to find a new book to read. Looks fun— will check it out. Sucks for the author about these AWS Outages. It’s cool of you to help him out!
wherebear
2021-12-07 22:25:10 +0000 UTCLooks bloody hilarious. In.
Sam Baker
2021-12-07 22:24:44 +0000 UTCGood shout-out. First I'm hearing of it, but it sounds awesome so it's already in my library
Aaron
2021-12-07 22:24:00 +0000 UTCI ordered it thinking it was an orchish chief now I realise its a chef and I’m even more excited.
Robert Smart
2021-12-07 22:22:02 +0000 UTCI'll check it out 😊
Radzig
2021-12-07 22:21:06 +0000 UTCOrdered. =)
Rick White
2021-12-07 22:20:32 +0000 UTCEh I'll give it a read, what could happen.
Hunter Vook
2021-12-07 22:19:55 +0000 UTCGreat to do, will follow link.
Age Rich
2021-12-07 22:19:49 +0000 UTC
