Chris Bostic's Blog - Posts Tagged "writing"
Three books, one year
In what may end up being the busiest publishing year of my career, I'm thrilled to announce the release of my third book this year. Seriously! Murder Cove is my second standalone adventure novel, joining Game Changer and the end of my trilogy.
I don't know that this good fortune will be soon repeated. I have several more books in decent shape with eyes on publishing maybe one or two next year, but this year it seemed like the stars aligned. Gratefully, Rocking Horse Publishing was willing to bring out two of my standalone novels in the same year, and Krill Press wrapped up the trilogy with Return to Northwoods.
In addition to all the written words, I've ventured into Audiobook versions with the release of Fugitives from Northwoods and the upcoming release of Game Changer. In other words, it's been a very exciting year.
I sure hope you'll take a look at Murder Cove when it hits the market around September 16th. While not a huge departure from my usual outdoorsy wilderness survival adventures, this one has a bit of an indoors Die Hard feel too--and a nice dose of humor.
The Murder Cove ebook will be on Amazon exclusively (and free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers). Paperback follows shortly thereafter on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
If things get a slower next year, don't be surprised. I'll still be here churning out stories and, as always, very thankful for your support.
I don't know that this good fortune will be soon repeated. I have several more books in decent shape with eyes on publishing maybe one or two next year, but this year it seemed like the stars aligned. Gratefully, Rocking Horse Publishing was willing to bring out two of my standalone novels in the same year, and Krill Press wrapped up the trilogy with Return to Northwoods.
In addition to all the written words, I've ventured into Audiobook versions with the release of Fugitives from Northwoods and the upcoming release of Game Changer. In other words, it's been a very exciting year.
I sure hope you'll take a look at Murder Cove when it hits the market around September 16th. While not a huge departure from my usual outdoorsy wilderness survival adventures, this one has a bit of an indoors Die Hard feel too--and a nice dose of humor.
The Murder Cove ebook will be on Amazon exclusively (and free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers). Paperback follows shortly thereafter on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
If things get a slower next year, don't be surprised. I'll still be here churning out stories and, as always, very thankful for your support.
Happy New Year...better late than never
Happy New Year! Yes, I realize it’s already February, but I’m thinking I didn’t mention that when the calendar changed to 2016. Shortly before Christmas, I pretty much checked out of social media. The holidays came and went with joy and a grand adventure, and the afterglow carried me all through January in my own little bubble. So my break didn’t have any deep underlying purpose. I didn’t swear off Facebook to focus on writing. It just happened.
Truth be told, I’ve actually done a fair amount of writing and editing in recent weeks. I’ve worked quite a bit on a brand new series that’s more SciFi than anything I’ve done before. I’ve also gone through my back catalog of unpublished novels and edited one particular gem to a fine polish. Mostly, though, I wanted to take a short break (that sort of became a longer break) to think about my writing career.
I’m not one to make New Year’s resolutions, but I suppose I’ve finally settled on a path. After a few years of publishing experience in the indie world, I’ve decided that 2016 will be the year of the deal. That’s it. I’m putting it out there on the record. I’ve been blessed with two indie publisher who were more than happy to publish my work. Five books, in the span of little more than 2 years. That was no small accomplishment, but now it’s time to dream even bigger, because that’s what a person should do. Make big plan; live large; focus on the future. Keep writing too, and find a way to break out from the pack.
The publishing thing is all subject to change, of course. I say that a lot in my line of work, but it’s true. I have another standalone adventure book that’s ready to go to print. I could maybe turn that one out on a whim; maybe even try the self-publishing thing with it. Try to convince me, and maybe I’ll surprise you with a new release. But my sights are focused like a laser on a slightly more distant future. I think I have a couple of great prospective series in the works. Someone’s going to want to represent them. Someone will want to publish them. I believe that. I have to.
So I’ll repeat my little affirmation when the months drag by and I start to doubt. Hopefully you’re out there living your dreams. I’m going to try harder to make mine happen. Happy New Year…better late than never.
Truth be told, I’ve actually done a fair amount of writing and editing in recent weeks. I’ve worked quite a bit on a brand new series that’s more SciFi than anything I’ve done before. I’ve also gone through my back catalog of unpublished novels and edited one particular gem to a fine polish. Mostly, though, I wanted to take a short break (that sort of became a longer break) to think about my writing career.
I’m not one to make New Year’s resolutions, but I suppose I’ve finally settled on a path. After a few years of publishing experience in the indie world, I’ve decided that 2016 will be the year of the deal. That’s it. I’m putting it out there on the record. I’ve been blessed with two indie publisher who were more than happy to publish my work. Five books, in the span of little more than 2 years. That was no small accomplishment, but now it’s time to dream even bigger, because that’s what a person should do. Make big plan; live large; focus on the future. Keep writing too, and find a way to break out from the pack.
The publishing thing is all subject to change, of course. I say that a lot in my line of work, but it’s true. I have another standalone adventure book that’s ready to go to print. I could maybe turn that one out on a whim; maybe even try the self-publishing thing with it. Try to convince me, and maybe I’ll surprise you with a new release. But my sights are focused like a laser on a slightly more distant future. I think I have a couple of great prospective series in the works. Someone’s going to want to represent them. Someone will want to publish them. I believe that. I have to.
So I’ll repeat my little affirmation when the months drag by and I start to doubt. Hopefully you’re out there living your dreams. I’m going to try harder to make mine happen. Happy New Year…better late than never.
