As you probably already know, Codename: Freedom - World Quest has arrived!
Many of you have already gotten your Patreon copy, but for those of you didn't the link's below.
Coming it at 178,000 words, it's the thickest book in the series, over twice the size of book one!
Summary
After dealing with the Goblin King, Lucius is unsure how to harnes...
2019-09-02 15:26:26 +0000 UTC View Post
I received an interesting review on the most recent book, which gave me an idea.
"This book(Codename: Freedom - World Quest) has actually made this series surpass Underworld, in my view, which I never thought I'd say!" ~Paul Richards
So lets have at it!
Codename Freedom vs Underworld!
What say ye?
Note: Watch the language and keep it civil, but enjoy!
2019-09-02 15:17:21 +0000 UTC View PostHey there!
Editing is coming along really well for Codename: Freedom - World Quest. I get the edits back from my editor today, so I'll be able to merge my edits with hers. I expect the process to take two to three days. It's also the longest book I've written so I expect long hours... If I turn into a zombie, I might make a vlog. I wouldn't eat the brains of my family, but my neighbors aren't out of the question. Maybe wrapped in bacon. Zombies like bacon, right?
I also have some ...
2019-08-26 11:46:19 +0000 UTC View PostHow you doin?!
Book Update
I have an update from my editor. She won't have Codename: Freedom done until the 26th. I should have expected this since its 177k words. :( That means I'll only have 3-4 days to work on edits after I get it back if I want to finish it before DragonCon. So, there's been a change of plans. I was hoping to get it back in a week, which would allow me to start on Underworld chapters earlier. Instead, I'm going to be going through and working ...
2019-08-15 11:57:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's the work in progress for the cover of book 3. I'm not having them go for accuracy, but to get the feel of Lucius facing the bandit fortress.
What do you guys think?
2019-08-09 20:14:42 +0000 UTC View PostCodename: Freedom
The editing for Codename: Freedom is well underway. This coming Monday, 12th, I'll be handing it off to my editor. There's been a number of updates.
-Clarity of Lucius's motivations during his visit with the pkers.
-Jerrek, Olivia, and Isamu were added to the final battle.
-The future of the pkers was added to the last chapter.
-Clarity of motivation is being added to the debate.
-Clarified how the Psionic Rec...
2019-08-09 11:07:19 +0000 UTC View Post
I received stage two details and my official invitation in my inbox later the same day. The stage two information didn’t give a lot of information on how the next stage would work, but it went deeper into how the war for galactic resources would. Politicians from Earth and the Ekseliksi would have to participate. Every participant would be housed in the same location. If there wa...
2019-08-06 18:47:48 +0000 UTC View PostThe last Codename: Freedom chapter is coming tomorrow. Then its time to start some serious editing before handing it off to my editor on the 12th. I'll give you guys a run down as we go on some of the big changes.
Cheers!
“Barrell. You alright?” I said, private messaging him.
“Yeah. It’s over?” He replied, breathing heavy.
“We did it.”
“That’s great. By the way, never get eaten alive. I’m going to have nightmares for a month.”
“I believe you. I’m going to leave the voice channel open. A room opened at the back of the Shadow King’s lair. There’s a...
2019-08-05 11:53:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Pulses of some of the strongest psionics I’d ever felt bombarded us as we ran toward the Shadow King’s lair. Vines glowing in crimson reached out and wrapped around the edges of the entryway like blood-vipers straining to stretch the entrance even wider than it already was.
We passed under the creepy vines, the chamber opened up to where we could see that the vines lined ...
2019-08-03 12:51:22 +0000 UTC View PostThe next chapter for Codename: Freedom will be tomorrow. It will be a big one. It might end up being two. We are only about three to four chapters from being done. There's still some surprises I have waiting for you guys.
I hope to have Book 3 published sometime on the week of the 19th.
In the next week or two, I'm going to start Underworld chapters for book four. There won't be a lot of them this month, because of editing and DragonCon coming up, but next month we should s...
2019-08-02 19:53:59 +0000 UTC View PostThe next Codename: Freedom chapter is coming out tomorrow. There could possibly be two! The first one is 4,700 words. :D
Btw, we've reached 150k words in book 3, and book 2 was only 139k in total. We still have a way to go.
There's been a delay with the cover art because my artist is backed up. It should still be available in August and ready for the release. We're getting close now!
Cheers!
2019-07-26 16:54:50 +0000 UTC View PostThe next Codename chapter should be up tomorrow. I almost have it where I want it but it still needs some love. I could possibly have two up tomorrow, so keep an eye out. There's a whole bunch of stuff about to happen at once. Some surprises as well.
Cheers!
2019-07-16 19:05:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Underworld - Sanctuary
Available now!
Direct Links:
Audible ...
2019-07-09 11:19:22 +0000 UTC View Post
The Preorder is up!
On 07/09 Underworld Sanctuary will go live!
2019-07-01 11:29:53 +0000 UTC View PostThe next Codename chapter is almost finished. Lets just say that the Ultimate Advancements will finally be revealed. :D These will tie into the future of the series even after Freedom.
I'm feeling better than I was last week. Getting a lot more done and I hope to have not one, but three covers for you guys to check out in about a month.
The training arc we are getting into with Lucius I'm taking some extra time to plan. I know some of you love book 2 because of the training and ...
I wanted to let everyone know real quick that the chapter should be up tomorrow. We've had an issue with the septic tank the last couple days and finally got it fixed. It was, messy... We can finally use the toilet again without a problem, so that's good. The chapter itself is just about there. I've been able to write, just not like I normally do. I thought I'd have it done, but it's just not there yet. We're getting close. This is going to be a very pivotal chapter.
That's all for now....
2019-06-18 18:39:25 +0000 UTC View Post
It's still a work in process, but here's the current decor for the office. I was also going to put up some art behind my computer desk, but it's the wall with cinder block to the outside so I need different screws. I'm thinking about collecting movie posters and rotating them. Any you recommend? I'm going to get some anime ones.
Btw, ThinkGeek.com is merging with gamestop so everything on...
2019-06-15 13:42:26 +0000 UTC View PostI'm working on the next chapter of Codename: Freedom as we speak, but it might not be up until tomorrow. We finally get to see Achilles again, but also I have a surprise for you guys. The action is going to be picking up very soon.
The office is starting to come together. I've gotten some movie posters framed and looking to get some anime and game inspired ones. Pictures coming soon.
E3 is right around the corner, so I'll probably make a post about it and ask you guys what your in...
2019-06-07 13:34:35 +0000 UTC View PostChapter delays continue. I do have the next chapter almost where I want it, so I'm hoping to have it to you guys tomorrow or the next day. There hasn't been a day this week that something hasn't come up that we needed to do with the house. Thankfully, closing is today, so most of the paperwork will be coming to a close. Of course, packing and moving is in the works, but those things I can schedule and do when I want. We will officially be moving the big stuff on the 18th. I'll have most of th...
2019-05-10 12:55:28 +0000 UTC View PostChapters
The next CF chapter should be up tomorrow. I was wanting to get it up today, but there is a lot of nuance I'm still working on to fit with the following chapters.
Signed Copies
For those of you that I have promised signed copies, I should have them out sometimes this week. Sorry for the delay. The house shopping has gotten in the way, but so has my handwriting. I've had to come up with a signature and probably spent way longer than ...
2019-04-08 19:59:03 +0000 UTC View PostHey there!
I wanted to apologize if it seems I have been preoccupied recently. We are in the process of closing on a house and it is stealing random chunks of my time all over the place. There are some huge benefits to the new place though, because I'll have an official office that is closed off from the rest of the house. Less interruptions! I will also be able to set up a small studio so I can decorate and record things without having to break down and set up over and over again...
2019-03-29 18:24:18 +0000 UTC View PostCodename: Freedom Book 3 chapters are coming!
I wanted to let everyone know what the delay is. I've never been a big outliner, but I've always had a list of bullet points I've used as I write. This book is going to be different out of necessity. There are a lot more things happening than in any other book I've written, and I know how tedious politics can get. I've actually working through each arc, even the minor ones, and streamlining things before I get too far into the draft. I...
2019-03-05 16:55:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Going Live in a few minutes!
Join me at https://mixer.com/ApollosThorne1
It's a new link for those of you following me before. Mixer doesn't like non-microsoft accounts. hehe
2019-02-15 14:51:16 +0000 UTC View PostCodename: Freedom chapters are coming! I've had a bit of a problem this week writing. Since this is my fifth book release, you'd think I'd be use to it by now, but I've found myself so anxious that it's been almost impossible to write. It didn't help that I got a 3 star review on day one, and feared it might really affect how well the book did. Thankfu...
2019-02-14 15:52:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Get it here! - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NKN4TLJ
Ladies and gents,
I'm happy to inform you that I will be going through my publishing tradition of getting a hair cut! Seriously, I need one and I only seem to get around to it when I publish a book. Lol.
Please
I'm not making it public until tomorrow, but Underworld - Sanctuary is Live!
US - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NKN4TLJ/
UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07NKN4TLJ/
There has been a delay with the Codename: Freedom book 3 chapters. The proofs came in quicker than I thought and I've been able to publish the paperbacks for all of my books! They are live now!
Underworld
Level Up or Die - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1733664416
Through the Belly of the Beast - https://www.amazon.c...
2019-02-09 14:51:16 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm getting ready to hit the publish button and wanted to share Underworld- Sanctuary's blurb. It will still be Sunday or Monday before it is live. :D
Blurb
"After coming face to face with death, Elorion and company have found a dungeon to call their own. They’ve fought hard to earn a stint of peace, but Mistress Nava is still out there and her captain is now on the hunt. They have been warned. The impending arrival of the army of minotaurs will be the greatest ...
2019-02-08 14:22:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Underworld - Sanctuary is ready for your reading pleasure! It's not being released until Feb 11th, so I'm getting it to you guys a few days early.
Click the link and it will give you the option of downloading it in a few different formats. If you have any problems, just let me know!
Cheers!
2019-02-07 14:17:31 +0000 UTC View Post