Zachary Rawlins's Blog - Posts Tagged "paranoid-magical-thinking"
Despite my best efforts, I still don't have an orbital mind control laser...
Progress on a number of fronts here, which is why I have been a little quiet.
Edits on The Academy went live, and the text is improved. Any further typos or errors, let me know, and I will continue to update.
Just uploaded the new text for The Anathema, so a couple hundreds typos and glitches should be corrected by midweek, whenever it goes live.
Finished a revised and extended version of my own personal favorite book o' mine, Paranoid Magical Thinking. I'm waiting on new cover art from Poppy & Dahlia Design, and a few other little things, and then that will be live too. If you already bought it, you will get the new edition for free.
The new book is almost finished, has a title, and is about to move on to my editors. Depending on how long it takes to get that edited, and to acquire a cover, it should probably go out in June. I will announce the title, and publish an excerpt, here, in the next week or so.
The Central Series short stories are coming along nicely, and that will come out later this summer. Should be fun, because I will get to spend some time with a few characters who normal play peripheral roles.
Finally, The Far Shores, the next Central Series novel, is about halfway done. I will turn my attention to it fully at the end of the summer - but editing a 150,000 word document takes time, so that one is still a ways off.
So, yeah, things are busy - busy and good. Cheers!
Edits on The Academy went live, and the text is improved. Any further typos or errors, let me know, and I will continue to update.
Just uploaded the new text for The Anathema, so a couple hundreds typos and glitches should be corrected by midweek, whenever it goes live.
Finished a revised and extended version of my own personal favorite book o' mine, Paranoid Magical Thinking. I'm waiting on new cover art from Poppy & Dahlia Design, and a few other little things, and then that will be live too. If you already bought it, you will get the new edition for free.
The new book is almost finished, has a title, and is about to move on to my editors. Depending on how long it takes to get that edited, and to acquire a cover, it should probably go out in June. I will announce the title, and publish an excerpt, here, in the next week or so.
The Central Series short stories are coming along nicely, and that will come out later this summer. Should be fun, because I will get to spend some time with a few characters who normal play peripheral roles.
Finally, The Far Shores, the next Central Series novel, is about halfway done. I will turn my attention to it fully at the end of the summer - but editing a 150,000 word document takes time, so that one is still a ways off.
So, yeah, things are busy - busy and good. Cheers!
Inertia Creeping
I've seen some of the final illustrations and the new cover for the forthcoming super-deluxe-bonus version of Paranoid Magical Thinking, and they are awesome.
The Night Market is off for proofing and cover design right now.
And for the first time in quite a while, I'm working in the world of The Central Series again, and rather enjoying it. At this point, those kids are like old friends of mine. As of this morning, the short story, Nothing Special Happened Today, is one-third complete, and racing right along. I know it isn't a new Central Series novel (that's still a ways off, sorry...), but it will be quite a bit longer than your average short story (the max is usually set at 7,500 words - where as what I am releasing will be north of 20,000), and free, so there is that.
Nice to have things moving again.
The Night Market is off for proofing and cover design right now.
And for the first time in quite a while, I'm working in the world of The Central Series again, and rather enjoying it. At this point, those kids are like old friends of mine. As of this morning, the short story, Nothing Special Happened Today, is one-third complete, and racing right along. I know it isn't a new Central Series novel (that's still a ways off, sorry...), but it will be quite a bit longer than your average short story (the max is usually set at 7,500 words - where as what I am releasing will be north of 20,000), and free, so there is that.
Nice to have things moving again.
I'm Good, I'm Gone
This will have to be a quick one, because things are crazy around here, at the day job, at the writing job, and in life general.
First things first, I'm way behind in responding to emails - sorry 'bout that. I've been working so hard that I haven't had time - but I will respond, I swear.
Second thing - The Central Series short story. Quick version - I planned to release a free short story, as a thank you to my totally awesome fans. Unfortunately, Amazon did away with the ability to sell free books. Since the short story was always meant as a give away - and to avoid screwing with the 99 cent price point, I decided to integrate the short story material into next year's The Far Shores , making that novel extra awesome. I also set in motion another secret plan to reward my loyal readers that will start soon - make sure you are signed up to The Central Series FB page if you want in on it!
Final Thing - What the hell have I been doing? Well, a great deal. I'm doing final polish on the new version of Paranoid Magical Thinking, complete with new cover, revised text, and new illustrations. Should be up (and free, if you bought the original!) in the next couple weeks.
Also, The Night Market is in second-stage edits. A stand alone novel that I wrote which just happens to tie into my 'Cthulhu Noir' series, Unknown Kadath Estates, I think you all really enjoy this one. I know I'm really proud of it.
And yes, I am writing The Far Shores, but that is still an indeterminate ways out. Those novels take a very long time, a great deal of effort, and a whole bunch of editing. So, I can't be firmer than 2013, no matter how much y'all email me to demand it (but I appreciate it anyway).
Alright, back to work, writing, and daily life. Cheers!
First things first, I'm way behind in responding to emails - sorry 'bout that. I've been working so hard that I haven't had time - but I will respond, I swear.
Second thing - The Central Series short story. Quick version - I planned to release a free short story, as a thank you to my totally awesome fans. Unfortunately, Amazon did away with the ability to sell free books. Since the short story was always meant as a give away - and to avoid screwing with the 99 cent price point, I decided to integrate the short story material into next year's The Far Shores , making that novel extra awesome. I also set in motion another secret plan to reward my loyal readers that will start soon - make sure you are signed up to The Central Series FB page if you want in on it!
Final Thing - What the hell have I been doing? Well, a great deal. I'm doing final polish on the new version of Paranoid Magical Thinking, complete with new cover, revised text, and new illustrations. Should be up (and free, if you bought the original!) in the next couple weeks.
Also, The Night Market is in second-stage edits. A stand alone novel that I wrote which just happens to tie into my 'Cthulhu Noir' series, Unknown Kadath Estates, I think you all really enjoy this one. I know I'm really proud of it.
And yes, I am writing The Far Shores, but that is still an indeterminate ways out. Those novels take a very long time, a great deal of effort, and a whole bunch of editing. So, I can't be firmer than 2013, no matter how much y'all email me to demand it (but I appreciate it anyway).
Alright, back to work, writing, and daily life. Cheers!
The Night Market
Hi, all! It's been a while, hasn't it? Sorry... I've been writing and writing. Which means... I have something for you!
Please check out my new book, The Night Market, now available on Amazon:
Its the story of a girl in a gas mask, a brave talking cat, and the homeless and psychotic Jenny Frost, journeying across a wasteland, in search of a market where dreams are bought and sold. It's a standalone light novel - so though it is set in the Unknown Kadath Estates world, no previous reading is necessary (though if you liked Paranoid Magical Thinking , then you will really enjoy The Night Market!)
It is in the style that some readers have called 'Cthulhu Noir', and features awesome illustrations from Candace Ellis.
I will have more thoughts and discussion on it shortly, but for the moment, if you felt inclined to check out my new novel, I'd really appreciate it!
Cheers!
Please check out my new book, The Night Market, now available on Amazon:
Its the story of a girl in a gas mask, a brave talking cat, and the homeless and psychotic Jenny Frost, journeying across a wasteland, in search of a market where dreams are bought and sold. It's a standalone light novel - so though it is set in the Unknown Kadath Estates world, no previous reading is necessary (though if you liked Paranoid Magical Thinking , then you will really enjoy The Night Market!)
It is in the style that some readers have called 'Cthulhu Noir', and features awesome illustrations from Candace Ellis.
I will have more thoughts and discussion on it shortly, but for the moment, if you felt inclined to check out my new novel, I'd really appreciate it!
Cheers!
Sale Weekend
Starting today, and running through Sunday, all of my books are on sale at Amazon.
The first two Central Series novels, The Academy and The Anathema are both free!
My light novels, The Night Market and Paranoid Magical Thinking are both only 99 cents.
Please take advantage while they are free/cheap. Cheers!
The first two Central Series novels, The Academy and The Anathema are both free!
My light novels, The Night Market and Paranoid Magical Thinking are both only 99 cents.
Please take advantage while they are free/cheap. Cheers!
