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September 1, 2022
Rob’s Update: September is Here!
Greetings all
No Game For KnightsI am so excited for September this year because it’s going to be huge for me.
First, coming out in only 5 days is No Game For Knights. It’s available in pre-order here: www.amazon.com/dp/B0B57DS9JD.
I am so pleased to be a part of this anthology. It is, of course, an honor to be in something with so many big names like Correia, Hamilton, Buettner, et. al., but for me it’s more than that.
I love noir, especially the hard-boiled detective versions. I love the intricate plots, the vivid language, the multi-dimensional characters, and a setting that is as much a character as it is a place. Raymond Chandler’s writing is almost poetry, and I heartily suggest people get audio versions to listen to his rhythm and cadence.
It’s the genre I lean into, whether I’m writing fantasy, pure mystery, SF, or whatever.
The Valkyries InitiativeSo that brings me to my next awesomeness for September. On September 16th, The Valkyries Initiative comes out. This is an anthology set in the Hit World created by William Alan Webb. The anthology is edited by Marisa Wolf, who wanted to add more powerful women characters to that universe, and also create a whole separate thread in that universe.
Let’s just say, Marisa weaves a tangled web, which will make even more sense when you read the anthology.
Anyway, I leaned into noir with my story here, which is sort of a hard-boiled PI version of a Norse Valkyrie just trying to do her job in modern St. Louis and finding it’s not so easy as she thought. The Norns have woven a fate for Vigdis that she has to discover, else they will be wroth with her.
At least Vigdis gets to drink all the Schlafly Oatmeal Stout she wants.
And that brings us to the next reason I’m excited about September. That weekend, the 16th through the 18th, I’ll be at FenCon in the DFW Metroplex. This is a con I’ve been looking forward to going to for a while, especially since I’ll see a number of friends I haven’t in a long while.
This includes William Alan Webb, and we’ll be talking up The Valkyries Initiative quite a bit. Plus Larry Correia will be there and I’m sure we’ll be talking up No Game for Knights.
But wait, there’s more!
September will have not one, but 2 releases with New Mythology Press. First, we’ll have The Pain Bearer, by Kendra Merritt on the 13th. This is the 8th in the Eldros Legacy.
Then, on the 27th, we start with a new series from Chris Nuttall. The first book is entitled The Chimera Coup, and it’s a blend of post-apocalyptic with some Harry Potter in a swords and sorcery story with a host of action and adventure. It’s great stuff.
Basically, I have something coming out each week in September (plus the first two weeks of October, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves).
Man, I’m excited. Let’s do this!
What I’m Listening ToPellonpekko by Korpiklaani.
What by who?
Korpiklaani is one of my favorite folk metal bands, in their case, it’s Finnish folk music that inspires them. Pellonpekko is an instrumental that’s one my “Must Play Again Every Time” list.
Pellonpekko is a Finnish god, and here’s a version of the song on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=fCY5b36U9t8. It’s the kind of song that crosses a lot of genres, so even if folk metal isn’t normally your thing, you might still like this one.
Quote of the Week“Aspen 30, I show you at one thousand nine hundred and forty-two knots, across the ground.”
– Brian Shul
On this day, the SR-71 set the record for flying from New York to London in the time of one hour, 54 minutes and 56.4 seconds. Today’s quote is from a different SR-71 moment.
If you haven’t heard this story yet, watch this video. It’s hilarious. youtube.com/watch?v=8AyHH9G9et0.
Dudes In HyperspaceFollow the Dudes In Hyperspace here:
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The latest show includes a fun discussion of the upcoming college football season with Joe Deleone.
Cool Stuff In Eldros LegacyGet five free stories and signed up with the Eldros Legacy mailing list! Here There Be Giants is at: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/qabsr57lq3+.
The Pain Bearer by Kendra Merritt comes out on the 13th.
This is the 8th in the Eldros Legacy and is set in Noksonon, the continent of light and shadow. I have to add, this might be favorite EL novel so far, and that even includes my own The Door Into Winter .Currently available:
Khyven the Unkillable by Todd Fahnestock Seeds of Dominion by Quincy J. Allen Deadly Fortune by Aaron Rosenberg The Door Into Winter by Rob Howell Lorelle of the Dark by Todd Fahnestock The Forgotten King by Mark Stallings Embers & Ash by Marie WhittakerGet all the Eldros Legacy novels at: amazon.com/dp/B09Z9WVKYV
New Mythology Works in Progress2023 FantaSci Short Story Contest open call.
The theme is Bonds of Valor, and you story must include deeds of valor centered around bonds between characters. This could be a romantic relationship, a buddy adventure, oaths to kings, or whatever you can come up with.
Deadline: November 30th, 2022
Word Count: 7-10,000 words
Specifics: Times New Roman, 12 point font, 1.5 line spaced.
YA Sci Fi and Fantasymybookcave.com/g/future-and-fantastical-ya-sci-fi-and-fantasy/?bcsrc=m96pfh
Rob’s Works in ProgressSowing Spring’s Wrath (5,108)Farewell, My Ugly (23,151)Rick Blaine (8,845)CB (8,418)The Feasting of Vengeance (3,405)Upcoming EventsFenCon, 16-18 September, Irving, TX, fencon.org/Midwest Game Fest, 1-4 December, Independence, MO, midwestgamefest.org/kansascityMarsCon, 13-15 January, Virginia Beach, VA, marscon.net/wp/New ReleasesThis week we have Darkness Rising by William S. Frisbee, Jr. This is the 2nd in his Gods of War series. Side note: Chris has 6 of these in hand and will be releasing them about every 5-6 weeks. That means if you jump in now, you won’t have to wait long, so get it here: amazon.com/dp/B0BBQ5J3R9.
Our special early release for this week is The Ghosts of Xicotepec by James Tarr. This is the 3rd book in his Echoes of Pangaea series and you can get it here: amazon.com/dp/B0BCHX1XKR.
And new in audio is Action, by Nick Steverson. It’s part of the Salvage Title universe and is narrated by Michael LeBlanc. Get it here: amazon.com/dp/B0BBQ47LFH.
Tracked ItemsToday’s Weight: 327.2
Updated Word Count: 152,140
Eldros Legacy Archives: 813 entries
Let me know if you have any suggestions on the website, this email, or cool story ideas at rob@robhowell.org. Especially let me know of suggestions you have for the Spotlight section.Have a great week, everyone.
Rob HowellFounder in the Eldros Legacy series
Amazon Author Page: amazon.com/-/e/B00X95LBB0Website: robhowell.orgBlog: robhowell.org/blogEldros Legacy: eldroslegacy.com/Eldros Legacy Archives:www.eldroslegacy.com/archive/tiki-index.phpFacebook Author Page: facebook.com/robhowell.org/Twitter: twitter.com/Rhodri2112
August 25, 2022
Rob’s Update: So Many New Myths
Greetings all
I haven’t mentioned this enough, but Kayla Krantz’s 2nd in her The Witch’s Ambition series comes out on the 6th of September.
Don’t remember the 1st in that series? I don’t blame you, I did an even worse job of mentioning that here, so let’s do that again. It’s The Council, and you can get it here: amazon.com/dp/B0B855VDQ5.
Been a great week, mostly of editing.
I finished Heart, Wings, & Fire by Trisha J. Wooldridge this week. This comes out October 4th, and you’re going to be enthralled with her take on dragons. This starts and entirely new series called the 27 Kingdoms.
I met Trisha, by the way, at Superstars in February. Fitting, because I think she’s going to be a star.
I mostly finished with A Murder of Wolves by Jamie Ibson. This is a new novel set in Daemanon, the continents of demons, and is his take on druids and the Kari’Ma, a canine-type race of humanoids.
By the way, A Murder of Wolves has been moved up in the schedule to October 11th and Dark and Secret Paths has been moved back a month to November 8th. This was done to balance the releases from each continent better.
I’m looking forward to fall, and I have to say I’m pumped. Yes, we’re going to keep kicking out great stuff in the Eldros Legacy. But we already added one new series from Kayla Krantz, with two more new ones soon.
Christopher G. Nuttall, who many of already know and love is starting a great new series called The Heirs of Cataclysm. This is sort of a mix between post-apocalyptic/high fantasy/steampunk with a lot of swords and sorcery. The first book is The Chimera Coup and comes out on the 27th of September.
Then there’s the one I mentioned a bit above from Trisha. This is a little different in that it’s got a lot of romance-style tropes to go along with coming-of-age and includes fae, dragons, and some bad guys you’re gonna love rooting against.
And that’s not all. There’s more coming because I keep getting sent awesome stuff.
It’s a good time to catch this train, because it’s gathering speed.
What I’m Listening ToWhirling Toward Shambalah. I can almost guarantee none of you have heard of the band Anubis Spire. I don’t even know if they are still together anymore but they had a couple of albums in the 1990s and I stumbled on them. I especially enjoyed the album Old Lions in a World of Snarling Sheep.
They are a prog rock band with a bunch of fascinating influences including, in this one, Middle Eastern. There’s a compilation album you can download for $5 (or more if you wish) at: anubisspire.com/
Quote of the WeekSince I’m on to odd music groups I listen to, since it’s the 210th anniversary of the Canadians burning the White House, and since a bunch of Canadians brought me Headstock IPA (possibly my favorite beer) to Pennsic, here’s something from the Arrogant Worms.
Oh, come back, proud Canadians
To before you had TV,
No hockey night in Canada,
There was no CBC (Oh, my God!).
In 1812, Madison was mad,
He was the president, you know
He thought he’d tell the British where they ought to go
He thought he’d invade Canada,
He thought that he was tough
Instead we went to Washington….
And burned down all his stuff!
– Arrogant Worms, The War of 1812
Quote of the Week Item of Note: So last week I quoted Genghis Khan. Ironically, it is this week that I saw they might have actually found his tomb: manifeste.ro/en/archaeologists-unearth-tomb-of-genghis-khan.
Dudes In HyperspaceFollow the Dudes In Hyperspace here:
bleav.com/shows/the-dudes-in-hyperspace-podcast/
The latest show includes a fun discussion of the upcoming college football season with Joe Deleone.
Cool Stuff In Eldros LegacyGet five free stories and signed up with the Eldros Legacy mailing list! Here There Be Giants is at: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/qabsr57lq3+.
The Pain Bearer by Kendra Merritt comes out on the 13th.
This is the 8th in the Eldros Legacy and is set in Noksonon, the continent of light and shadow.I have to add, this might be favorite EL novel so far, and that even includes my own The Door Into Winter .Currently available:
Khyven the Unkillable by Todd Fahnestock Seeds of Dominion by Quincy J. Allen Deadly Fortune by Aaron Rosenberg The Door Into Winter by Rob Howell Lorelle of the Dark by Todd Fahnestock The Forgotten King by Mark Stallings Embers & Ash by Marie WhittakerGet all the Eldros Legacy novels at: amazon.com/dp/B09Z9WVKYV
New Mythology Works in Progress2023 FantaSci Short Story Contest open call.
The theme is Bonds of Valor, and you story must include deeds of valor centered around bonds between characters. This could be a romantic relationship, a buddy adventure, oaths to kings, or whatever you can come up with.
Deadline: November 30th, 2022
Word Count: 7-10,000 words
Specifics: Times New Roman, 12 point font, 1.5 line spaced.
It must also be a fantasy story. Any type is welcome, urban, epic, high, western, gothic, whatever, it just have to have magic. Finally, it cannot have been published anywhere else before.
I’m currently working on A Murder of Wolves, Jamie Ibson’s 1st novel in the Eldros Legacy. I also finished my edits for Trisha Wooldridge’s Heart, Wing, & Fire, which is the first book in The 27 Kingdoms series.
Giveaways
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Rob’s Works in ProgressSowing Spring’s Wrath (3,213)Farewell, My Ugly (23,151)Rick Blaine (8,845)CB (8,418)The Feasting of Vengeance (3,405)Upcoming EventsFenCon, 16-18 September, Irving, TX, fencon.org/Midwest Game Fest, 1-4 December, Independence, MO, midwestgamefest.org/kansascityMarsCon, 13-15 January, Virginia Beach, VA, marscon.net/wp/New ReleasesKevin Ikenberry’s Sleeper Protocol is one of his earliest series, republished now with CKP. Get it here: amazon.com/dp/B0B9WGHFV2/.
The special early release this week is Darkness Rising by William S. Frisbee, Jr. This is the 2nd in his Gods of War series. Side note: Chris has 6 of these in hand and will be releasing them about every 5-6 weeks. That means if you jump in now, you won’t have to wait long, so get it here: amazon.com/dp/B0BBQ5J3R9.
Tracked ItemsToday’s Weight: 328.2
Updated Word Count: 151,004
Eldros Legacy Archives: 813 entries
Let me know if you have any suggestions on the website, this email, or cool story ideas at rob@robhowell.org. Especially let me know of suggestions you have for the Spotlight section.Have a great week, everyone.
Rob HowellFounder in the Eldros Legacy series
Amazon Author Page: amazon.com/-/e/B00X95LBB0Website: robhowell.orgBlog: robhowell.org/blogEldros Legacy: eldroslegacy.com/Eldros Legacy Archives:www.eldroslegacy.com/archive/tiki-index.phpFacebook Author Page: facebook.com/robhowell.org/Twitter: twitter.com/Rhodri2112August 18, 2022
Rob’s Update: Sharpening the Saw
Greetings all
We talked on our recording of Dudes in Hyperspace tonight of a concept Larry and Steve on The Writer’s Dojo call “sharpening the saw.” (Side note: that’s a great podcast for writers wanting to learn the craft). Sharpening the saw is taking a break so that your mind, body, and soul can recharge. I’ve phrased this as a reason, not an excuse.
Anyway, that’s what this week is for me. I learned some time ago that Pennsic, especially the last few days, tear down, and drive home, are hard on me. I have, in the past, thought I could just come home and start right back up on work like normal, but that’s simply not possible.
So this week I’ve done little except recover, recharge, and reorganize. I kept up with the stuff that has to be done on a timely basis, but I’ve written almost nothing since last Thursday.
Embers & AshThat’s perfectly fine since I’m using that time to get myself ready to go next week. Losing a week to recharge is much more preferable to digging yourself into a depression cycle fed by fatigue, imposter syndrome, and all the other things writers do themselves. I’ve lost about a month that way, and I bitterly regret it because I should have known.
Still, there was the release of Embers & Ash, by Marie Whittaker, the 7th novel in the Eldros Legacy. It’s a great coming of age story of princess fighting to keep her birthright against the Never-Aging Man.
This is especially fun for me as it opens up the last of the 5 continents. Now you can see all the fun differences in each.
Daemanon: The theme centers around demons, abominations, and other creatures.Drakanon: The theme centers around dragons.Noksonon: The theme centers around light, dark, and shadow.Pyranon: The theme centers around fire and volcanoes.Shijuren: The theme centers around legends and myths.
No Game for KnightsAlso, there’s been major progress on the details of The Chimera Coup by Christopher G. Nuttall. It’s a great honor to have him join New Mythology, and you’re going to love his new series, The Heirs of Cataclysm.
I came home to an awesome surprise, my author copies of No Game for Knights, my first Baen Books credit. It’s an anthology edited by Kacey Ezell and Larry Correia of speculative fiction combined with noir, and I contributed a new Edward story.
This anthology comes out on September 16th, and we recorded an episode of the Baen Free Radio Hour on Monday with most of the authors. It’s a heck of a lineup as you can see from the cover, and I’m blown away to get to on Team And More here along with Chris Kennedy and Scott Huggins. Keep an eye on the Baen site for when that episode airs, it was a lot of fun with some amazing people.
Speaking of Scott, I’ve been editing Responsibility of the Throne, the sequel to his Responsibility of the Crown. I loved the first, but this one’s even better.
Also, we recorded not one, but two episodes of the Dudes In Hyperspace. We had the awesome pleasure to have Kevin J. Anderson in for an interview, and that’s already live. I’m literally typing out this week’s email after recording another show, this one with Joe Deleone talking about the upcoming college football season.
Grill/GriddleFinally, I was able to finally get my birthday present from my mom, a grill/griddle combo. I got the floor model (at a nice discount), so that’s why there’s some rust on the griddle itself. However, that’s an easy fix, far easier than assembling it.
I can now make eggs the way I learned at Jimmie’s Diner way back when without fighting a damn small pan. Breakfast is going to be awesome this weekend.
And with that, I’m going to spend some time with the sweetie. We’ve had some time together, of course, but there’s been lots of catching up to do after being apart for three weeks.
Have a great week.
What I’m Listening ToI put Rush on random again. We had KJA on for the Dudes as I mentioned, and obviously I had great fun listening about his friendship with Neil.
Right now, it’s Peaceable Kingdom from Vapor Trails.
Quote of the WeekIn 1227, Genghis Khan died. You all know the quote from Conan which includes “lamentations of their women.” That’s simply one translation of a Genghis Khan saying.
He had a number of other sayings, some of which are actually good words of wisdom. This is one of my favorites.
“An action committed in anger is an action doomed to failure.”― Genghis KhanDudes In Hyperspace
Follow the Dudes In Hyperspace here:
bleav.com/shows/the-dudes-in-hyperspace-podcast/
We have two shows this week! First, an interview with Kevin J. Anderson which is already available. This was brilliant, by the way.
Second, we recorded another show today. This will go live in a couple of days. It’s a great preview of college football season.
Cool Stuff In Eldros LegacyGet five free stories and signed up with the Eldros Legacy mailing list! Here There Be Giants is at: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/qabsr57lq3+.
Currently available:
Khyven the Unkillable by Todd Fahnestock Seeds of Dominion by Quincy J. Allen Deadly Fortune by Aaron Rosenberg The Door Into Winter by Rob Howell Lorelle of the Dark by Todd Fahnestock The Forgotten King by Mark Stallings Embers & Ash by Marie WhittakerGet all the Eldros Legacy novels at: amazon.com/dp/B09Z9WVKYV
New Mythology Works in Progress2023 FantaSci Short Story Contest open call.
The theme is Bonds of Valor, and you story must include deeds of valor centered around bonds between characters. This could be a romantic relationship, a buddy adventure, oaths to kings, or whatever you can come up with.
Deadline: November 30th, 2022
Word Count: 7-10,000 words
Specifics: Times New Roman, 12 point font, 1.5 line spaced.
It must also be a fantasy story. Any type is welcome, urban, epic, high, western, gothic, whatever, it just have to have magic. Finally, it cannot have been published anywhere else before.
I’m currently working on The Chimera Coup by Christopher G. Nuttall, which comes out in September. This starts a new series, The Heirs of Cataclysm, and it’s full of action and energy.
Giveaways
Grand Opening Ceremonybooks.bookfunnel.com/grandopeningceremony/va7kpc698l
Fantasy Reads Giveawaysstoryoriginapp.com/bundles/3fce69fe-1026-11ed-a6d4-537dc99dfd30?bundleLinkId=e2MVWhn
Rob’s Works in ProgressSowing Spring’s Wrath (3,213)Farewell, My Ugly (23,151)Rick Blaine (8,845)CB (8,418)The Feasting of Vengeance (3,405)Upcoming EventsFenCon, 16-18 September, Irving, TX, fencon.org/Midwest Game Fest, 1-4 December, Independence, MO, midwestgamefest.org/kansascityMarsCon, 13-15 January, Virginia Beach, VA, marscon.net/wp/New ReleasesLots going on this week!
First, Embers & Ash from Marie Whittaker. This is book 7 in the Eldros Legacy and is a coming of age story where a princes fights for her birthright against the Never-Aging Man. Get it here: amazon.com/dp/B0B9HZNMZ8.
Next is a much-anticipated Four Horsemen Universe novel, The Lyon’s Pride by Chris Kennedy and Marisa Wolf. Get the real story behind the Lyon and Lyoness here: amazon.com/dp/B0B96JZB1B.
By the way, this novel starts a new 4HU subseries, The Phoenix Initiative. Phoenix is important here, as this novel is designed to be a new starting point in the 4HU. The 4HU is certainly a big hunk to bite into, and this gives a way to get into it from the middle, so to speak.
Also, I’m going to start announcing the upcoming CKP Friday release as a special to readers of this email. Kevin Ikenberry’s Sleeper Protocol release date is actually tomorrow, but you can get it early here: amazon.com/dp/B0B9WGHFV2/.
Tracked ItemsToday’s Weight: 328.6 (I’m steadily falling though, as I often gain weight on the drive home)
Updated Word Count: 150,156
Eldros Legacy Archives: 813 entries
Let me know if you have any suggestions on the website, this email, or cool story ideas at rob@robhowell.org. Especially let me know of suggestions you have for the Spotlight section.Have a great week, everyone.
Rob HowellFounder in the Eldros Legacy series
Amazon Author Page: amazon.com/-/e/B00X95LBB0Website: robhowell.orgBlog: robhowell.org/blogEldros Legacy: eldroslegacy.com/Eldros Legacy Archives:www.eldroslegacy.com/archive/tiki-index.phpFacebook Author Page: facebook.com/robhowell.org/Twitter: twitter.com/Rhodri2112August 11, 2022
Rob’s Update: Recovering from Madness
Greetings all
The second Wednesday at Pennsic includes Midnight Madness. Basically, this means we’re open until midnight, most merchants have some sort of specials, and a bunch of people plan fun things to do to turn it into a bit of a swirling, shopping festival.
It’s a blast.
It’s also exhausting, especially the day after. We did well last night, but neither I nor the potter who’s selling stuff out of my booth are very energetic.
This has been a week of a lot of work. I finished the editing of The Chimera Coup, the first book in a new series by Christopher G. Nuttall. The series is entitled The Heirs of Cataclysm and if you’ve read Nuttall before, you know it’ll be full of action and great challenges for the characters to overcome.
You’re gonna love it.
Embers & AshOf course, Tuesday is the release of Embers & Ash by Marie Whittaker. This will unlock all 5 continents of Eldros.
I wrote when I could, which wasn’t as often as I expected because we’ve had so many sales. I did get words in here and there, but seriously, it’s been a great war for sales. Still, I got about 5k written across several projects.
I have also been editing Responsibility of the Throne, the sequel to G. Scott Huggins’ excellent Responsibility of the Crown. This comes out in November. There have been a few other things that got finished I will announce in the upcoming weeks.
I also got confirmations of two new events, so check the listing of where I’ll be for where I’ll be.
It may seem surprising, but Pennsic is perhaps my most productive two weeks of the year, and this year was even better.
What I’m Listening ToBagpipes in the distance and the occasional cannon shot to signify a battle’s beginning and ending. (No, it’s not fired at the actual battle)
Quote of the WeekToday is the anniversary of the Battle of Maldon in 991. I actually wrote about this battle in Trouble in the Wind. It’s a fairly famous battle because of the poem written about it, which describes the Viking raiding fleet, a battle of the causeway, and a decision by the leader of the English, Byrhtnoth, Ealdorman of East Anglia.
The most famous part comes after Byrhtnoth’s death, where his warriors stand up and declare they’ll fulfill their oath and die at his side.
In the SCA, one of my favorite songs concerns this battle. It’s written by Rosalind Jehanne and here’s perhaps my favorite passage from it. Note how well she follows the Anglo-Saxon alliterative poetic style and still uses the rhyme and arrangement of modern songs. Combining two such disparate genres is incredibly difficult.
“Death is our doom But let us die with honor
All that lives after Is what the bards do say
Fight to be worthy Of fame in the future
Let them remember The deeds we do today”
– Rosalind Jehanne, Battle of Maldon
Follow the Dudes In Hyperspace here:
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The latest show includes a delicious conversation about BBQ with Jim Nettles.
Also, since I’ve been at Pennsic and couldn’t record, we skipped a couple of weeks. We’re going to make that up next week.
Cool Stuff In Eldros LegacyGet five free stories and signed up with the Eldros Legacy mailing list! Here There Be Giants is at: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/qabsr57lq3+.
Embers & Ash by Marie Whittaker is coming on August 16th!
Currently available:
Khyven the Unkillable by Todd Fahnestock Seeds of Dominion by Quincy J. Allen Deadly Fortune by Aaron Rosenberg The Door Into Winter by Rob Howell Lorelle of the Dark by Todd Fahnestock The Forgotten King by Mark StallingsGet all the Eldros Legacy novels at: amazon.com/dp/B09Z9WVKYV
New Mythology Works in Progress2023 FantaSci Short Story Contest open call.
The theme is Bonds of Valor, and you story must include deeds of valor centered around bonds between characters. This could be a romantic relationship, a buddy adventure, oaths to kings, or whatever you can come up with.
Deadline: November 30th, 2022
Word Count: 7-10,000 words
Specifics: Times New Roman, 12 point font, 1.5 line spaced.
It must also be a fantasy story. Any type is welcome, urban, epic, high, western, gothic, whatever, it just have to have magic. Finally, it cannot have been published anywhere else before.
I’m currently working on The Pain Bearer by Kendra Merritt, book 7 in the Eldros Legacy.
Giveaways
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Rob’s Works in ProgressSowing Spring’s Wrath (3,213)Farewell, My Ugly (23,151)Rick Blaine (8,845)CB (8,418)The Feasting of Vengeance (3,310)Upcoming EventsPennsic, 29 July – 14 August, Cooper’s Lake Campground, PA, pennsicwar.org/FenCon, 16-18 September, Irving, TX, fencon.org/Midwest Game Fest, 1-4 December, Independence, MO, midwestgamefest.org/kansascityMarsCon, 13-15 January, Virginia Beach, VA, marscon.net/wp/New ReleasesTwo new releases this week. First, in the the Fallen World comes Cause and Effect by Brisco Woods. It’s the 17th book in this great post-apocalyptic series. Get it here: amazon.com/dp/B0B8JCXDV3.
Next is a book I’m criminally behind in talking about. This is Kayla Krantz’s The Council. It’s book one in a new fantasy series called The Witch’s Ambition. Get it here: amazon.com/dp/B0B855VDQ5.
I’m also remiss in not mentioning that No Game for Knights is available for pre-release on Amazon here: amazon.com/dp/B0B57DS9JD. It’s a great honor to be a part of this.
Tracked ItemsToday’s Weight: 323.0
Updated Word Count: 148,778
Eldros Legacy Archives: 813 entries
Let me know if you have any suggestions on the website, this email, or cool story ideas at rob@robhowell.org. Especially let me know of suggestions you have for the Spotlight section.Have a great week, everyone.
Rob HowellFounder in the Eldros Legacy series
Amazon Author Page: amazon.com/-/e/B00X95LBB0Website: robhowell.orgBlog: robhowell.org/blogEldros Legacy: eldroslegacy.com/Eldros Legacy Archives:www.eldroslegacy.com/archive/tiki-index.phpFacebook Author Page: facebook.com/robhowell.org/Twitter: twitter.com/Rhodri2112August 4, 2022
Rob’s Update: Home at Cooper’s Lake
Greetings all
Pennsic 2022I’m home! Well, my two week summer home, at least. Here’s a picture of my shop with my friend Mar for scale (not for sale, unless you make a really good offer).
I’m so happy to be here. I get to see friends I haven’t seen in 3 years or more. I’ve sung songs, laughed, cried, and sold books. Exactly what I’d hoped. In fact, better than I hoped, at least in terms of sales to this point in the event.
I can even enjoy it when it rains, as it doing right now. I’m snug in my tent enjoying the sound of raindrops on canvas, which is very soothing.
I’ve also gotten some writing done, as you’ll see some progress in a number of things. My setup is designed for me to get words on the page when there are no customers to sell to. However, since there are customers, I can’t always write in large chunks. I have 3 novels I need to make progress on so I’ve got them all open to get a sentence here, a paragraph there. Whatever comes to mind.
And, of course, deal with all the publisher stuff. Embers & Ash went out to the ARC readers today. That comes out on August 16th, right after I get home from Pennsic. It’s a great story with coming-of-age parts, gothic horror hints, and a giant, flying riding bats!
The novels I’m working on are two you’d expect, Farewell, My Ugly and Sowing Spring’s Wrath, but next summer I need to finish my Foresters trilogy so I’m throwing a few words at The Feasting of Vengeance as well.
What I’m Listening ToThe pitter-patter of rain on canvas.
Quote of the WeekAs I’m writing Sowing Spring’s Wrath on the heels of The Door Into Winter, this Shelley verse seems apt, especially since it’s his birthday.
“And the Spring arose on the garden fair,Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere;
And each flower and herb on Earth’s dark breast
Rose from the dreams of its wintry rest.”
– Percy Bysshe Shelley, The Sensitive Plant
Dudes In HyperspaceFollow the Dudes In Hyperspace here:
bleav.com/shows/the-dudes-in-hyperspace-podcast/
The latest show includes a delicious conversation about BBQ with Jim Nettles.
Cool Stuff In Eldros LegacyGet five free stories and signed up with the Eldros Legacy mailing list! Here There Be Giants is at: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/qabsr57lq3+.
Embers & Ash by Marie Whittaker is coming soon!
Currently available:
Khyven the Unkillable by Todd Fahnestock Seeds of Dominion by Quincy J. Allen Deadly Fortune by Aaron Rosenberg The Door Into Winter by Rob Howell Lorelle of the Dark by Todd Fahnestock The Forgotten King by Mark StallingsGet all the Eldros Legacy novels at: amazon.com/dp/B09Z9WVKYV
New Mythology Works in Progress2023 FantaSci Short Story Contest open call.
The theme is Bonds of Valor, and you story must include deeds of valor centered around bonds between characters. This could be a romantic relationship, a buddy adventure, oaths to kings, or whatever you can come up with.
Deadline: November 30th, 2022
Word Count: 7-10,000 words
Specifics: Times New Roman, 12 point font, 1.5 line spaced.
It must also be a fantasy story. Any type is welcome, urban, epic, high, western, gothic, whatever, it just have to have magic. Finally, it cannot have been published anywhere else before.
I’m currently working on The Pain Bearer, September’s Eldros Legacy release by Kendra Merritt.
Giveaways
Best SF and Fantasybooks.bookfunnel.com/freefantasyaugust/uc1c72nqtw
Best SF and Fantasybooks.bookfunnel.com/bestreadsofanygenre/au8yfl79ng
Rob’s Works in ProgressSowing Spring’s Wrath (2,113) (Tempted to delete a word here)Farewell, My Ugly (20,720)Rick Blaine (8,845)CB (8,418)The Feasting of Vengeance (2,838)Upcoming EventsPennsic, 29 July – 14 August, Cooper’s Lake Campground, PA, pennsicwar.org/FenCon, 16-18 September, Irving, TX, fencon.org/New ReleasesFocus on the Wind, the 3rd in Mike Wyant’s Anisian Convergence series is out this week. Get it here: amazon.com/dp/B0B7S6F8VH
Tracked ItemsToday’s Weight: 323.0
Updated Word Count: 147,818
Eldros Legacy Archives: 813 entries
Let me know if you have any suggestions on the website, this email, or cool story ideas at rob@robhowell.org. Especially let me know of suggestions you have for the Spotlight section.Have a great week, everyone.
Rob HowellFounder in the Eldros Legacy series
Amazon Author Page: amazon.com/-/e/B00X95LBB0Website: robhowell.orgBlog: robhowell.org/blogEldros Legacy: eldroslegacy.com/Eldros Legacy Archives:www.eldroslegacy.com/archive/tiki-index.phpFacebook Author Page: facebook.com/robhowell.org/Twitter: twitter.com/Rhodri2112July 28, 2022
Rob’s Update: Hovering
Greetings all
At the moment, I’m hovering just not of the Pennsic battlefield in Grove City, PA. This is my traditional night before Pennsic stopping point. It’s close, an easy drive, and has several food and hotel choices. My old standby, the Elephant and Castle is no more, but it’s still really convenient.
It was a week filled with travel. Since my last update, I’ve driven 2000 miles over approximately a day and a half of actual drive time, not counting overnight stays. And that’s not counting 200 miles to get to Council Bluffs, IA, where I wrote last week’s update. There was also two days at a family reunion where I forgot many a name but had a great time nonetheless.
The route took me to North Dakota, then across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It’s quite a scenic drive in places, especially where you’re going right next to Lake Superior or Lake Michigan. I actually added to the drive so I could drive along Lake Huron in the lower part of Michigan.
I had several good writing sessions along the way, both with Farewell, My Ugly and Sowing Spring’s Wrath, which now actually has words listed in its entry down below.
I also worked on a number of projects, mostly shifting tasks from one person to another. Small stuff in the main, but it all has to be done.
Tomorrow, I will get into Pennsic and begin the process of setting up. Anymore, this is a huge process that will take at least a couple of days, especially on the shop side of things.
My camp takes a goodly amount to set up and tear down, but for the next 2+ weeks, it’ll be as comfortable a place as I could want, except for the fact that my sweetie is stuck at home working.
The drawback of being an itinerant salesman at times, but in return I get bardic circles every night.
I’ve missed Pennsic. After 3 long years, I am so glad to be home.
What I’m Listening ToThe overhead music at a place called Hoss’s. It’s too faint for me to make out much, but what I can is bland. However, they had a coffee-rubbed steak that was actually quite tasty.
Quote of the WeekToday, in 1809, Wellington led a British/Spanish force to defeat the French at the Battle of Talavera. I, like many, automatically think of Richard Sharpe when I think of the Peninsular War, so here’s a quote from Sharpe’s Eagle, the TV version of Bernard Cornwell’s book of the same name, which covers Talavera.
Sir Henry Simmerson : What makes a good soldier, Sharpe?
Richard Sharpe : The ability to fire three rounds a minute. In any weather, sir!
– Sharpe’s Eagle
Follow the Dudes In Hyperspace here:
bleav.com/shows/the-dudes-in-hyperspace-podcast/
The latest show includes a delicious conversation about BBQ with Jim Nettles.
Cool Stuff In Eldros LegacyGet five free stories and signed up with the Eldros Legacy mailing list! Here There Be Giants is at: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/qabsr57lq3+.
Embers & Ash by Marie Whittaker is coming soon!
Currently available:
Khyven the Unkillable by Todd Fahnestock Seeds of Dominion by Quincy J. Allen Deadly Fortune by Aaron Rosenberg The Door Into Winter by Rob Howell Lorelle of the Dark by Todd Fahnestock The Forgotten King by Mark StallingsGet all the Eldros Legacy novels at: amazon.com/dp/B09Z9WVKYV
New Mythology Works in Progress2023 FantaSci Short Story Contest open call.
The theme is Bonds of Valor, and you story must include deeds of valor centered around bonds between characters. This could be a romantic relationship, a buddy adventure, oaths to kings, or whatever you can come up with.
Deadline: November 30th, 2022
Word Count: 7-10,000 words
Specifics: Times New Roman, 12 point font, 1.5 line spaced.
It must also be a fantasy story. Any type is welcome, urban, epic, high, western, gothic, whatever, it just have to have magic. Finally, it cannot have been published anywhere else before.
I’m currently working on The Chimaera Coup, a new series written by Chris Nuttall.
Giveaways
Science Fiction Promobooks.bookfunnel.com/sciencefictionshitthatworks/nyfiys1fi5
Rob’s Works in ProgressSowing Spring’s Wrath (1,392)Farewell, My Ugly (18,132)Rick Blaine (8,845)CB (8,418)Upcoming Eventsennsic, 29 July – 14 August, Cooper’s Lake Campground, PA, pennsicwar.org/FenCon, 16-18 September, Irving, TX, fencon.org/New ReleasesThis week, we have the second of James Tarr’s Echoes of Pangaea series, Fire and Bone. Get it here: amazon.com/dp/B0B73NG155.
And it’s obviously not a new release, but if you haven’t gotten into the Eldros Legacy yet, here’s Khyven the Unkillable by the incomparable Todd Fahnestock. This is the first of what is currently 6 books, with the 7th out in August, the 8th out in September, and so on. Get the book that started it all here: amazon.com/gp/product/B09Z9W3ZSH.
Tracked ItemsToday’s Weight: 323.0
Updated Word Count: 147,095
Eldros Legacy Archives: 813 entries
Let me know if you have any suggestions on the website, this email, or cool story ideas at rob@robhowell.org. Especially let me know of suggestions you have for the Spotlight section.Have a great week, everyone.
Rob HowellFounder in the Eldros Legacy series
Amazon Author Page: amazon.com/-/e/B00X95LBB0Website: robhowell.orgBlog: robhowell.org/blogEldros Legacy: eldroslegacy.com/Eldros Legacy Archives:www.eldroslegacy.com/archive/tiki-index.phpFacebook Author Page: facebook.com/robhowell.org/Twitter: twitter.com/Rhodri2112July 21, 2022
Rob’s Update: Family Matters
Greetings all
I think about family often this week every year. My grandfather was born on the 20th of July. My dad on the 31st. Combine that with the fact we’re heading to a family reunion soon, it’s even more in my mind this year.
I’m lucky in my family. I wouldn’t get to do this without their support. My mom helped get me started in this job, as she has helped me so many times before. My dad got me interested in reading, and so much of what I write is influenced by what he introduced me to. My wife has been there for a lot longer than the 33 days we’ve been officially hitched. Plus, there are all the rest. And, of course, the cats, who are ever so helpful.
Thanks to all of you.
Anyway, this past week has been working on a bunch of editing. If that sounds like a lot of the previous weeks, you’ve clearly been paying attention. However, I’ve wanted to get on the other side of that curve to let me balance writing a bit more as I go into a very busy time for me.
I just finished my portion of editing The Pain Bearer yesterday. This is the September Eldros Legacy novel. It’s by Kendra Merritt and it’s set in Noksonon.
And it rocks. One of my favorite novels I’ve read of late. I really enjoyed the way she made our magic system work and be challenging.
Of course, we just had Mark Stallings release his book, The Forgotten King, last week. You can get that here: amazon.com/dp/B0B67ML6H2.
Next is Embers & Ash by Marie Whittaker. That comes out on August 16th. This will be set in Pyranon, and with its release all five continents will now be opened up. We’re really excited about that, and expect some fun stuff down the road to follow up now that we’ve opened up the entire world.
As mentioned, over the next few weeks, I anticipate writing a bit. One of the drawbacks of editing has been my limited output, but the silver lining is that a bunch of ideas have been whirling around in my head. I expect that I’ll be writing in a variety of stories as I just get some of these ideas out on the page.
With that, it’s time to take the wife to dinner.
What I’m Listening ToBlind by Korn. I like a bunch of Korn’s music, but while this was the song that introduced them to me, it’s still my favorite thing from them. I actually stumbled onto this song, and Korn, on first ESPN X-Games compilation album, which is really a great collection of songs.
Quote of the WeekToday is the anniversary of the Battle of Shrewsbury, where Henry IV defeated Henry Percy, known as Hotspur. I had the pleasure of walking this battlefield back in 2006.
Did you know, if you walk around a battlefield singing SCA songs about that battle, the joggers and moms with prams will look at you like you’re strange? Who knew?
Here’s a verse from that song.
Ready your weapons and don warlike harness
The King rides to greet us at Shrewsbury town.
He’ll pay what he owes me, or fight on the morrow,
The Blue Lion of Percy will bloody the ground.
– Andrew of Wolvenwood, Hotspur
DIHP 20220707Follow the Dudes In Hyperspace here:
bleav.com/shows/the-dudes-in-hyperspace-podcast/
The latest show has us in video. Scary I know, but we had a great conversation about writing short stories and one-shot novels as opposed to series.
This last one went so well, we’re going to try it again on Zoom this evening.
Cool Stuff In Eldros LegacyGet five free stories and signed up with the Eldros Legacy mailing list! Here There Be Giants is at: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/qabsr57lq3+.
Embers & Ash by Marie Whittaker is coming soon!
Currently available:
Khyven the Unkillable by Todd Fahnestock Seeds of Dominion by Quincy J. Allen Deadly Fortune by Aaron Rosenberg The Door Into Winter by Rob Howell Lorelle of the Dark by Todd Fahnestock The Forgotten King by Mark StallingsGet all the Eldros Legacy novels at: amazon.com/dp/B09Z9WVKYV
New Mythology Works in Progress2023 FantaSci Short Story Contest open call.
The theme is Bonds of Valor, and you story must include deeds of valor centered around bonds between characters. This could be a romantic relationship, a buddy adventure, oaths to kings, or whatever you can come up with.
Deadline: November 30th, 2022
Word Count: 7-10,000 words
Specifics: Times New Roman, 12 point font, 1.5 line spaced.
It must also be a fantasy story. Any type is welcome, urban, epic, high, western, gothic, whatever, it just have to have magic. Finally, it cannot have been published anywhere else before.
I’m currently working on The Door Into Winter, my next novel.
Giveaways
Free Fantasy & Science Fiction(Side note: One of my favorite headers yet)
Free Fantasy & Science Fiction
storyoriginapp.com/bundles/18201850-e0f4-11ec-bb13-27665d5cc7f3?bundleLinkId=sZzcVHF
Fantasy, SF, & Paranormalbooks.bookfunnel.com/trynewfantasyscifiauthorsfreeinjune/laf11mrd37
Rob’s Works in ProgressSowing Spring’s Wrath (xx)Farewell, My Ugly (16,045)Rick Blaine (8,845)CB (8,418)Upcoming EventsPennsic, 29 July – 14 August, Cooper’s Lake Campground, PA, pennsicwar.org/FenCon, 16-18 September, Irving, TX, fencon.org/New ReleasesLast week, we got The Forgotten King by Mark Stallings. This is book 6 in the Eldros Legacy and it’s done really well so far. Find out why here: amazon.com/dp/B0B67ML6H2.
This week, we have P.A. Piatt’s 7th Abner Fortis, ISMC novel, Uncivil War. If you haven’t gotten into this series yet, you’re missing out. Get this one here: amazon.com/dp/B0B6DV772Z.
Tracked ItemsToday’s Weight: 323.2
Updated Word Count: 146,236
Eldros Legacy Archives: 813 entries
Let me know if you have any suggestions on the website, this email, or cool story ideas at rob@robhowell.org. Especially let me know of suggestions you have for the Spotlight section.Have a great week, everyone.
Rob HowellFounder in the Eldros Legacy series
Amazon Author Page: amazon.com/-/e/B00X95LBB0Website: robhowell.orgBlog: robhowell.org/blogEldros Legacy: eldroslegacy.com/Eldros Legacy Archives:www.eldroslegacy.com/archive/tiki-index.phpFacebook Author Page: facebook.com/robhowell.org/Twitter: twitter.com/Rhodri2112July 14, 2022
Rob’s Update: Happy Bastille Day
Greetings all
The Forgotten KingBook release weeks are always great, and this week we have Mark Stallings’ The Forgotten King. It’s got dragons, Delvers, and dungeon crawls and is great swords and sorcery fun. Get it here: amazon.com/dp/B0B67ML6H2.
Marie Whittaker and I spent much of last week editing Embers & Ash, which comes out on the 16th of August. It’s a great coming-of-age story.
I spent time working over Farewell, My Ugly. Not a great week for word count, but clearing some things up. Standard for this part in the process.
Next week, I’ll be finally turning my focus back to Sowing Spring’s Wrath, the sequel to The Door Into Winter. I’ve had some challenges getting it laid out in my head, but I think those are going away. It’s been percolating in the back of my mind exactly where I want to end and what kind of challenges I want to have, and sometimes that takes working on something else to let it grow on its own.
I’m also ramping up for the trip to Pennsic. This will be my first year having my own booth at a Pennsic. I had one for Armistice last year, of course, and that went great. I’m curious how it’ll go with five times the number of people.
With that, I need to go clean up a number of small tasks that have been waiting on my attention. Have a great week everyone.
What I’m Listening ToThe Flowers of Bermuda, which was originally done by Stan Rogers, but in this case performed by Heather Dale. The song is great, one of Stan’s best, in my opinion, and Heather has a fantastic voice. If you haven’t checked either of these folk out, you should absolutely look into them.
Of course, knowing what I know of my subscriber list, I daresay that most of you have at least some of their music on your playlists.
Quote of the WeekI mean, seriously, what else could today’s quote be?
And we’re marching to Bastille Day
La guillotine will claim her bloody prize
Sing, o choirs of cacophony
The king has kneeled, to let his kingdom rise.
– Rush, Bastille Day
DIHP 20220707Follow the Dudes In Hyperspace here:
bleav.com/shows/the-dudes-in-hyperspace-podcast/
The latest show has us in video. Scary I know, but we had a great conversation about writing short stories and one-shot novels as opposed to series.
Cool Stuff In Eldros LegacyGet five free stories and signed up with the Eldros Legacy mailing list! Here There Be Giants is at: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/qabsr57lq3+.
Mark Stallings’ The Forgotten King is live! Get it here: amazon.com/dp/B0B67ML6H2.
This makes six! Eldros Legacy novels.
Book seven, Embers & Ash by Marie Whittaker comes out on the 16th of August. We’re releasing it on the 3rd Tuesday, not the 2nd, because I’ll be at Pennsic for the first half of August.
By the way, Marie’s novel will unveil the last of the five continents. We are so excited to get all of them up and going.
Currently available:
Khyven the Unkillable by Todd Fahnestock Seeds of Dominion by Quincy J. Allen Deadly Fortune by Aaron Rosenberg The Door Into Winter by Rob Howell Lorelle of the Dark by Todd Fahnestock The Forgotten King by Mark StallingsGet all the Eldros Legacy novels at: amazon.com/dp/B09Z9WVKYV
New Mythology Works in Progress2023 FantaSci Short Story Contest open call.
The theme is Bonds of Valor, and you story must include deeds of valor centered around bonds between characters. This could be a romantic relationship, a buddy adventure, oaths to kings, or whatever you can come up with.
Deadline: November 30th, 2022
Word Count: 7-10,000 words
Specifics: Times New Roman, 12 point font, 1.5 line spaced.
It must also be a fantasy story. Any type is welcome, urban, epic, high, western, gothic, whatever, it just have to have magic. Finally, it cannot have been published anywhere else before.
I’m currently working on a variety of projects for NMP, not just Eldros Legacy but new stuff. Exciting times.
Beyond Imaginationstoryoriginapp.com/bundles/9fbfe336-d455-11ec-9885-5b927d9bad94?bundleLinkId=YSQvtlQ
Tales of the Futurebooks.bookfunnel.com/julysff01a/ztb2alnpr6
Rob’s Works in ProgressSowing Spring’s Wrath (xx)Farewell, My Ugly (14,979)Rick Blaine (8,845)CB (8,418)Upcoming EventsPennsic, 29 July – 14 August, Cooper’s Lake Campground, PA, pennsicwar.org/FenCon, 16-18 September, Irving, TX, fencon.org/New ReleasesWe have a new space marine series at CKP, this one by William S. Frisbee, Jr. It’s entitled Gods of War, and it is book one of The Last Marines. Get it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5WJB2MY.
Also this week is The Forgotten King by Mark Stallings. It’s done really well so far. Find out why here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B67ML6H2.
Tracked ItemsToday’s Weight: 324.2
Updated Word Count: 145,251
Eldros Legacy Archives: 813 entries
Let me know if you have any suggestions on the website, this email, or cool story ideas at rob@robhowell.org. Especially let me know of suggestions you have for the Spotlight section.Have a great week, everyone.
Rob HowellFounder in the Eldros Legacy series
Amazon Author Page: amazon.com/-/e/B00X95LBB0Website: robhowell.orgBlog: robhowell.org/blogEldros Legacy: eldroslegacy.com/Eldros Legacy Archives:www.eldroslegacy.com/archive/tiki-index.phpFacebook Author Page: facebook.com/robhowell.org/Twitter: twitter.com/Rhodri2112July 7, 2022
Rob’s Update: Happy Post-4th!
Greetings all
I hope everyone had a great 4th of July. The wife-formerly-known-as-sweetie and I went to visit the now-for-reals-stepdaughter. We had a good meal and then ice cream at Braums.
And then, on the drive back, we got to see lots of fireworks. It’s happened of late that I’m driving on the 4th of July evening, and it’s quite enjoyable to see fireworks lining the hills off in the distance. It’s a movable feast of “oooh” and “aaah.”
The Forgotten KingThe big news this week is the cover reveal for The Forgotten King by Mark Stallings. This is another great cover from Jake Caleb, who is an absolute rock star.
With all that’s happened of late, between wedding, Lilies, and holiday, I’m a little behind revealing the cover as The Forgotten King comes out next Tuesday. Where did all the time go?
Anyway, this is a fast-paced swords and sorcery tale that has LitRPG influences along with epic fantasy. It’s really fun.
This past week was a good one working on Embers & Ash. This is by Marie Whittaker and introduces us to Pyranon, the last of the five continents in the Eldros Legacy. This is a coming of age princess epic fantasy merged with some gothic influences and you’re going to love it.
You’re also going to love some of the things coming down the road. Full release schedule is below, but we’re starting to get to the point where New Mythology is getting to two books a month.
There’s stuff coming from Chris Nuttall, Trisha Wooldridge, G. Scott Huggins, Courtney Farrell, Kendra Merritt, and Jamie Ibson. It’s a great list of authors I’m proud to work with and these are great stories.
With that, it’s time for me to go record the next Dudes in Hyperspace podcast.
What I’m Listening ToGordon Lightfoot’s Canadian Railroad Trilogy. This might surprise those of you who think I only listen to Rush and metal, but this is one of those I have hear a couple times every time it pops up in the rotation.
Quote of the WeekToday is a bit of a holiday in my mind, at least it should be. It’s Robert Heinlein’s birthday and I owe so much to him. First, the stories. Second, his books were one of my favorite memories of my father and how we connected.
There are so many quotes from Heinlein to choose from. I’ll take the one that really encapsulates my vision of work.
“Progress isn’t made by early risers. It’s made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something.”– Robert A. Heinlein
Dudes In Hyperspace
DIHP 20220707Follow the Dudes In Hyperspace here:
bleav.com/shows/the-dudes-in-hyperspace-podcast/
The latest show includes an interview with the mighty Chris Kennedy himself. We just recorded a show entitled Crafting Short Stories v. Series which will be out in the next day or two.
And this time, it’s a video! You get to see our smiling faces.
Cool Stuff In Eldros LegacyGet five free stories and signed up with the Eldros Legacy mailing list! Here There Be Giants is at: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/qabsr57lq3+.
The Forgotten King comes out on July 12th! That’s like next Tuesday.
Currently available:
Khyven the Unkillable by Todd Fahnestock Seeds of Dominion by Quincy J. Allen Deadly Fortune by Aaron Rosenberg The Door Into Winter by Rob Howell Lorelle of the Dark by Todd FahnestockGet all the Eldros Legacy novels at: amazon.com/dp/B09Z9WVKYV
New Mythology Works in Progress2023 FantaSci Short Story Contest open call.
The theme is Bonds of Valor, and you story must include deeds of valor centered around bonds between characters. This could be a romantic relationship, a buddy adventure, oaths to kings, or whatever you can come up with.
Deadline: November 30th, 2022
Word Count: 7-10,000 words
Specifics: Times New Roman, 12 point font, 1.5 line spaced.
It must also be a fantasy story. Any type is welcome, urban, epic, high, western, gothic, whatever, it just have to have magic. Finally, it cannot have been published anywhere else before.
I’m currently working on Embers & Ash, the next Eldros Legacy novel.
New Mythology Schedule
July 12th: The Forgotten King (Eldros Legacy 6), by Mark StallingsAugust 16th: Embers & Ash (Eldros Legacy 7), by Marie WhittakerSeptember 13th: Dark and Secret Paths (Eldros Legacy 8), by Courtney FarrellSeptember 20th: Chimera Coup ( Chimera 1), by Chris Nuttall)October 4th: Heart, Wings Fire (27 Kingdoms 1), by Trisha WooldridgeOctober 11th: The Pain Bearer (Eldros Legacy 9) by Kendra MerrittNovember 8th: A Murder of Wolves (Eldros Legacy 10) by Jamie IbsonNovember 22nd: Responsibility of the Throne (Endless Ocean 2), by G. Scott HugginsGiveaways
July Blowout!mybookcave.com/g/july-blowout/?bcsrc=m96pfh
This isn’t a giveaway, it’s a collection of books and authors that Kacey Ezell thinks rocks. I’m honored to be listed here, and take a look and see what else is there.
Summer of Action Book Bundlestoryoriginapp.com/bundles/9bce9b0a-e954-11ec-b9f0-734e0aa0609f?bundleLinkId=GasVlju
Rob’s Works in ProgressSowing Spring’s Wrath (xx)Farewell, My Ugly (14,092)Rick Blaine (8,845)CB (8,418)Upcoming EventsPennsic, 29 July – 14 August, Cooper’s Lake Campground, PA, pennsicwar.org/FenCon, 16-18 September, Irving, TX, fencon.org/New ReleasesThis week’s new release is Fallen Hunter, Book 2 of Mike Wyant’s Anisian Convergence. Get it here: amazon.com/dp/B0B5D91VTM. More space opera from CKP!
And don’t forget, The Forgotten King by Mark Stallings, sixth book in the Eldros Legacy, comes out on Tuesday the 12th.
Tracked ItemsToday’s Weight: 323.0
Updated Word Count: 145,521
Eldros Legacy Archives: 813 entries
Let me know if you have any suggestions on the website, this email, or cool story ideas at rob@robhowell.org. Especially let me know of suggestions you have for the Spotlight section.Have a great week, everyone.
Rob HowellFounder in the Eldros Legacy series
Amazon Author Page: amazon.com/-/e/B00X95LBB0Website: robhowell.orgBlog: robhowell.org/blogEldros Legacy: eldroslegacy.com/Eldros Legacy Archives:www.eldroslegacy.com/archive/tiki-index.phpFacebook Author Page: facebook.com/robhowell.org/Twitter: twitter.com/Rhodri2112June 30, 2022
Rob’s Update: The Flip Side
Greetings all
Wow, what a great couple of weeks it’s been since my last update.
First, it’s official. The marriage license arrived today. The wedding was as fun and exciting as something completely unrehearsed ought to be. We laughed a lot, our friends had a great time, and we sang songs until late at night. And we drank a lot of Tullamore Dew during the ceremony. Exactly what we wanted.
If you want to watch the wedding, it’s up on the CKP YouTube channel at: youtube.com/watch?v=yJLHL9_IKZY.
I had a great time at Lilies in general, not just the wedding. I sold more than expected, which is nice. I got to write the scroll text for a dear friend’s knighting and got to speak at another friend’s Laureling ceremony. Best of all, I got to sit and chat with friends I’ve missed for for far too long.
I want to thank Duncan for officiating, Fernando for being my best man, Hrodir for serving as Giulia’s beast of honor, my mom for giving me away, and Conna for providing the music. And, of course, thanks to all those who joined either at site or online.
The past couple of weeks has included a bunch of editing. We’ve been working hard and heavy on Embers & Ash with Marie Whittaker, which will be the next Eldros Legacy novel.
The next EL novel after The Forgotten King by Mark Stallings, I mean. This is coming out on the 12th of July, and is the first novel set on Drakanon. His continent, as you might guess, centers on dragons. And this story is filled with action and a great dungeon crawl.
Along the way, I’ve been putting together the release schedule for the fall. It’s huge. I’ll list that all out next week, and let me just say, it’s gonna have a bunch of great stuff. It includes a bunch of stuff I’ve been working on that I haven’t been ready to announce… until now.
Exciting times here for sure.
What I’m Listening ToSince I pulled up the link to paste it up above, I’m actually watching our wedding ceremony.
Quote of the WeekToday’s an interesting day for birthdays. Mike Tyson, Phil Anselmo, and Vincent D’Onofrio are all born on June 30th. I chose another who’s celebrating today, one of my favorite guitarists, Yngwie Malmsteen because this is how I’ve approached my writing career.
“The simple truth is that in order to become good, you have to be obsessed. You have to put in an awful lot of time and hard work and couple that with desire and unflagging perseverance.”– Yngwie MalmsteenDudes In Hyperspace
Follow the Dudes In Hyperspace here:
bleav.com/shows/the-dudes-in-hyperspace-podcast/
The latest show includes an interview with the mighty Chris Kennedy himself.
Cool Stuff In Eldros LegacyGet five free stories and signed up with the Eldros Legacy mailing list! Here There Be Giants is at: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/qabsr57lq3+.
The latest release is Lorelle of the Dark by Todd Fahnestock.
The Forgotten King by Mark Stallings is out on the 12th of July!
Currently available:
Khyven the Unkillable by Todd Fahnestock Seeds of Dominion by Quincy J. Allen Deadly Fortune by Aaron Rosenberg The Door Into Winter by Rob Howell Lorelle of the Dark by Todd FahnestockGet all the Eldros Legacy novels at: amazon.com/dp/B09Z9WVKYV
New Mythology Works in Progress2023 FantaSci Short Story Contest open call.
The theme is Bonds of Valor, and you story must include deeds of valor centered around bonds between characters. This could be a romantic relationship, a buddy adventure, oaths to kings, or whatever you can come up with.
Deadline: November 30th, 2022
Word Count: 7-10,000 words
Specifics: Times New Roman, 12 point font, 1.5 line spaced.
It must also be a fantasy story. Any type is welcome, urban, epic, high, western, gothic, whatever, it just have to have magic. Finally, it cannot have been published anywhere else before.
I’m currently working on Embers & Ash, the 7th novel in the Eldros Legacy.
Giveaways
Free Sci-Fi and Fantasy BooksRob’s Works in ProgressSowing Spring’s Wrath (xx)Farewell, My Ugly (12,390)Rick Blaine (8,845)CB (8,418)Upcoming EventsPennsic, 29 July – 14 August, Cooper’s Lake Campground, PA, pennsicwar.org/FenCon, 16-18 September, Irving, TX, fencon.org/New ReleasesMore from John Siers in his terrific Lunar Free State series this week. It’s The Gathering Storm and it’s the 7th in this series already. Great stuff.
Tracked ItemsToday’s Weight: 323.8
Updated Word Count: 144,304
Eldros Legacy Archives: 813 entries
Let me know if you have any suggestions on the website, this email, or cool story ideas at rob@robhowell.org. Especially let me know of suggestions you have for the Spotlight section.Have a great week, everyone.
Rob HowellFounder in the Eldros Legacy series
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