Note: this post originally appeared in my newsletter, but I was so excited about it that I decided to post it here too. Enjoy! So my wife is getting a PhD in computer science, which means that she’s on the cutting edge of research into things like language learning and topic models and other techy… Continue reading So I’ve been playing around with AI art…
Tag: ebook covers
C is for Cover Art
They say not to judge a book by its cover, but the truth is we all do. In fact, the cover probably sells a book more than the book blurb does. Whether in print or in digital format, it’s the first part of the book that readers see, and often makes the difference between “meh”… Continue reading C is for Cover Art
What I’ve been up to lately (besides short stories)
It’s been a while since I did an update post, so I figure I should do one of those to let you guys know what projects I’m working on. There are quite a few of them, and I’m happy to say that the writing is going quite well! If I don’t post on this blog… Continue reading What I’ve been up to lately (besides short stories)
STAR WANDERERS Omnibus 2 cover reveal!
Hey guys! Guess what? I’ve got a new book coming out! This one is a new Star Wanderers omnibus, and includes Dreamweaver, Benefactor, Reproach, and Deliverance. Derek Murphy of Creativindie Covers did the cover design for this one, and this is what we came up with: Star Wanderers: Tales of the Far Outworlds will be… Continue reading STAR WANDERERS Omnibus 2 cover reveal!
Not a new book, just a new cover!
So a couple of weeks ago, I got an email out of the blue from Derek Murphy over at CreativIndie Covers. He’s a cover designer who periodically does cover makeovers for indie writers, as a way to bring in business and build his own reputation. He wanted to do an experiment to see if he… Continue reading Not a new book, just a new cover!
Laying the groundwork for a couple new series
So I just got back from vacation at Cape Cod, which turned out completely different from what I’d expected. When I left, I said that I’d probably just write like I usually do, except in a different place. Instead, I took a break from my WIPs long enough to catch a new vision for my… Continue reading Laying the groundwork for a couple new series
When something you’ve written moves you
So I had an interesting experience today as I was revising Star Wanderers: Benefactor (Part VI), and I’m not sure how to describe it without sounding like “that guy” who gushes far too much about his books. At the risk of being “that guy,” here goes. As writers, it’s far too easy for us to… Continue reading When something you’ve written moves you
Update on STAR WANDERERS and a sneak peek at some cover art
So in case you didn’t know, I’ve been getting an omnibus edition ready for Star Wanderers. It’s subtitled The Jeremiah Chronicles, and contains parts I-IV (Outworlder, Fidelity, Sacrifice, and Homeworld). This covers the first major series arc, with all of the stories from Jeremiah’s point of view–hence the title. I commissioned Ina Wong from Deviant… Continue reading Update on STAR WANDERERS and a sneak peek at some cover art
Random thoughts on creativity and a cover preview
I’ve noticed that I tend to go through at least two revisions on most of my stories. The first one generally identifies the problems in the rough draft and eliminates them, while the second one adds anything that’s missing and smooths the story over so that it works as a whole. They both use different… Continue reading Random thoughts on creativity and a cover preview
The cover art for STARS OF BLOOD AND GLORY is in!
And wow, is it amazing! Artwork is by Hideyoshi, who also did the covers for Desert Stars and Bringing Stella Home. I’ll format the ebook and upload it to the various sites on Monday. It should be up for sale on Amazon, Kobo, Smashwords, and Barnes & Noble before the end of the week. The… Continue reading The cover art for STARS OF BLOOD AND GLORY is in!