Apollos Thorne

Underworld - Sanctuary Cover Art

Wazup?!

Here's the cover reveal for Underworld - Sanctuary! 

Once again, sorry about the time table and not giving you guys an opportunity to give feedback on this one. 

I'm going to be putting together an omnibus for the first three books, so if you have any ideas on what the cover should look like, let me know in the comments. :D

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Codename: Freedom book 3 is in the works, but I'm finalizing the editing for Underworld Sanctuary, so the first chapter...

Dragon Con News!

This is just a quick update. I signed up to be a attending pro at Dragon Con after the 2018 convention and got the confirmation for this year!

" Apollos Thorne, we would like to offer you attending professional status  based on your credentials.  As an attending professional you will  receive a complimentary badge designating your status as a pro and will  be included in show programming.  Additionally, you will be listed as an  attending professional on th...

Bacon Update!

Underworld - Sanctuary is going to be published on Amazon on Feb 11th!

Now, that might still seem a ways off, but if you are in the Warrior Tier or higher, you will probably get your download link around mid next week!

The reason for the delay is because of the other books being published at the moment. There are a lot of big names, including James Hunter, Daniel Schinhofen and Cosimo Yap publishing right now. Viridian Gate Online book 6 is live if you didn't see ...

Ranch Update!

Okay, technically, today's update contains no ranch, but I've had ranch with taquitos and fried cheese. :D

First things first. Underworld - Sanctuary is going to be back from the editor tomorrow! It will take me a few days to get it all cleaned up and compare some further beta reader notes. After that, we will just be waiting on the cover art, which is taking longer than normal. :( I'm hoping it takes no more than a week to get everything finalized with them, but we shall see.

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Author Update

Ladies and gentleman,

Underworld - Sanctuary is off to the editor!

I have a few secretarial duties to preform while I wait, but I'm also preparing to begin Codename: Freedom book 3. To do so, I am taking the time to load up on epics. I need your help. I'm going to take a day or two to fill my mind before I begin listening to book 1 and 2. What are a few movies, anime, manga, or books that you recommend? 

On my to digest list.

Braveheart

Gladiator

Troy<...

Underworld - Book 3 - Chapter 31

When Audrey objected with much fervency to our standing in blood, her eyes went wide when she saw me raise my hand into the air. Drain gathered the blood from the floor and the flesh from Waldemar’s body while sucking it off the boots of my friends. More than one ran from where they stood as my spell pulled the blood into the air. It ran up their legs before drawing up to join wi...

Underworld - Book 3 - Chapter 30

I rushed forward with 57,600 MP flowing through me each minute like rivers of fire. Instead of destroying me, my muscles raged. Empowered, my Warhammer flew faster than the human eye could see, intercepting Waldemar’s axe.

A concussion sounded preceding the storm. The first boom rattled me to the core. It wasn’t a storm of wind and lightning, but an outbreak of thunder wi...

Writing Update!

First of all, Merry Christmas and Happy New Years! I hope you get to enjoy your bacon!

As you have already noticed, I haven't been able to get another chapter out, which I was hoping to do before Christmas. I've learned a lot over the last month or two. Mostly, this time of the year is crazy and despite my efforts, things are going to happen. This coming year, I'm going to plan f...

The Sickness Has Come!

Hey everyone!

Though, I still plan on trying to get a chapter out today, there has been some hiccups, or, to be more accurate, vomit, that may delay the chapter. Momma has been sick for the last week, so this was bound to happen. Mr. Stinky, AKA the infant, threw up last night and we didn't get to sleep until about 2:00 am. This morning, Princess Amelia, AKA the toddler, threw up. We are heading to the doctor. Thankfully mom is feeling better. I'm the only one who hasn't gotten sick so far, so...

Audiobook - Underworld - Book 2!

If you missed the announcement on Saturday, the Audiobook for Underworld - Through the Belly of the Beast went live today!

It's currently ranked 18th in Children's Science Fiction and Fantasy!

Next chapter should be up tomorrow! I'm trying to get the pacing just right so that it's not turning into a journal.

Cheers!

Streaming and Announcement!

Streaming starts in a few minutes! 

Come hang out, ask questions, and give me a hard time! Big announcement!

Update, Streaming, Announcement!

Happy Saturday!

In a few hours, the next chapter of Underworld Book 3 should be up for you're viewing enjoyment! There was a lot of making sure my numbers were right for this coming chapters. Since it's not just Elorion, but a whole host of players and the dungeon we have to worry about now, it's sucking up more of my time than I expected. It's all good though. I think it will definitely be worth it!

Streaming!

Today, from 2:00 pm eastern time until 4:00 pm, I will...

Quick Update

What's up!?

The next chapter should be out tomorrow. I've gone back and added to what was already there, or, in a sense, rewrote it. It keeps growing!

I'm going to be getting the PC this week so I'll be doing the unboxing around Tuesday. It should allow for me to get the physical copies of the books finished up, t-shirts that I've been wanting to put together and start the patron gaming cessions. Really, I just want to interact with you guys a lot more. The chapters are great, but I want...

Quick Update

I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving if you're in the states! For the rest of you, I hope it was a great week and you also got to enjoy some good food. 

I'm still working on the next chapter that I was hoping to have up yesterday. I want to get the start to crafting just right, so this one is taking a little longer, not because it's long, but because its one of those foundational chapters. Should be up tomorrow. Back to a normal schedule this week, so everything should start to come sm...

Thanksgiving

Hey there!

With Thanksgiving literally days away, I wanted to update everyone with what to expect for the posting time of the next chapter. If possibly, I hope to have one more for you guys before the big day, but I'm not yet sure if it will be ready. It should be up this weekend if not.

I want to also thank all of you for your support and encouragement. Like you, I started out as a fan of litR...

Quick Update

Hey guys!

I wanted to let you know that I expected to have a chapter out today, but there are some things I'm reworking, so tomorrow will be the day. Sorry for the delay. I want to give everyone a heads up.

Cheers!

Author Update

What's up?!

If you have been reading the chapters, things are coming along quite nicely. One thing I have noticed as I get further into base/dungeon building is that it is taking me longer to write. At lot of this is become of the stat, spell, skill and resource management that I'm having to do while writing. It's not a bad thing, I just want you to be aware. 

Underworld book 3 is turning out to be the longest in the series, possibly by a lot. I'm hoping to have some extra Patreon o...

Underworld - Arcane Engineering

Hey there!

This isn't something that I normally do, but if you have been reading along with the new Underworld chapters, then you know Elorion had an interesting run in in chapter 8. I wanted to share part of what is going to be discovered in the next chapter, since I mentioned he got some popups and it will be expected. This way, those of you that enjoy dissecting game systems can get a early look at...

Author Update

Hey there!

I wanted to give you all an update since I haven't posted any chapters this week. I haven't been feeling well, which has hindered my efforts, but there is also something I figured out that has me rewriting a bit. This "something" is going to be incredible...

In the Underworld series, I'm always flirting with what is expected and new things that I think might be a fun addition. If you've been reading, you know dungeon building is coming, but the real exploration of the Underwor...

Author Update

Hey beautiful people! 

I wanted to give everyone an update on how things are coming with Underworld book 3 and what you can expect in the coming weeks.

Physical Down Time

Note: As the author of Codename: Freedom, an old athlete and someone who use to study personal training, I'll give you little updates like this once in a while. Feel free to skip if you aren't interested.

So first, I had a little down time this week. Even with my standing desk, I've had...

Underworld - Book 3 Chapters!

Hey totally awesome people with good taste in fiction and food!

The first Underworld book 3 chapter is coming early this week. I have actually rewritten it a few times and trying to get it just right. Since it's the foundation for the book, once I get it the way I want it, the rest of the book should flow pretty quickly.

Still working on finalizing the physical books and probably wait...

The Goblin Siege Audiobook is Live!

The Audiobook for Codename: Freedom - The Goblin Siege is Live!

14 hour of what many consider to be the most realistic LitRPG/GameLit there is! 

"It’s among the best training stuff that I’ve read." LitRPGPodcast.

After surviving the onslaught of week one, Lucius has something to prove. He seeks to train under a living legend in hopes of being ready for the goblin siege.

He isn’t the only one looking to train. As his competition grows in strength, he must push himse...

Writing Music

Hey there you sexy beasts... er, patrons,

So I'm getting serious on writing Underworld book 3. I'm listening to music to get in the right mindset. Any recommendations on music?

Codename: Freedom - Audio for Book 2!

For all of you Audio Book fans September the 4th is just days away! This one is coming in five hours longer than the 1st Codename: Freedom and twice as long as the 1st Underworld Audio Book! Fun times!

Cheers!

P.S.  Sorry to say that I don't have any copies to give away. :( I'm publishing with Podium I don't have the option.  

Updated - Underworld Book 3

Ladies and gents! 

I'm just going to call it. I woke up this morning and saw that Underworld - Through the Belly of the Beast was ranked 188, now 185, in the Amazon store. My record before this book was 255 and that was only for a day. Both Underworld book one and CF book two were in the 300's for an extended period of time, but this one has been below 250 since day one. My wisdom stat...

Author Update - How We Proceed

What's up!

I wanted to give everyone a basic idea how things are going to go now that Underworld book 2 has been published. 

Of course, I got to mention that Underworld book 2 is killing in and being received really well. Thank you all for the support and all of the feedback you gave. Its a big deal!

Here's a link to my Instagram if you were interested in seeing the book top the Best Selling charts with Ready Player One under it. Haha.

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Underworld Book 2 is Live!

Ladies and gents!

Underworld - Through the Belly of the Beast is Live!

Last night was crazy. I finished editing and formatting at 2:30 am, hit the publish button an forgot to add the cover. At 7:00 am, the book went live, I updated the cover immediately and it was updated by 8:00 am. Lol. Disaster avoided!

As you can probably notice with the cover, there weren't...

Patreon Copy - Through the Belly of the Beast

Hey there!

It's done! I've hit the button to publish. Here's the link for you beautiful people for your copy of the ebook!

https://claims.instafreebie.com/free/qajfWsAY

This will give you access to multiple formats. Just let me know if you have any trouble!

Cheers!

Quick Update

Where's Underworld Book 2 Already!

So everything is set. Slight delay from the editor who contacted me and said she was a few days behind because she came down with something. It's a bummer, but this if the first out of four books that she has had a delay of anykind so I'm not stressing it. 

Basically, I'm waiting for the doc, then as soon as I get it I'm staying up all night until its ready to go. Not that it should take that long.

I'm really hoping that I'll get the doc back...

Underworld - Book 2 - Cover v1

Ladies and Gents! 

I present to you the first version of the cover for Underworld book 2. I'm interested in your initial thoughts. 

Note: It is not exactly accurate to book 2, but I always give the artist artistic freedom as long as they get the feel right. 

So, what you think?