Bastards of Liberty FAQ
Bastards of Liberty FAQ
My epic grimdark novel Bastards of Liberty is available for preorder now on Amazon. The paperback will be available on Amazon on President's Day, Monday, 02/20/23.
Bastards of Liberty is over 400 pages long and is the first of three books set in a fictional country called Vineland. There are mages, goblins, orcs, mad princes, and warring nations drawn from pop culture, politics, and history. The story focuses on the Ashburn family spread across the country of Vineland as they witness and partake in adventures, political intrigue, and revenge. If you read the Blade Itself trilogy, Game of Thrones, or Dragonlance, you will get a heavy feeling of nostalgia.
Question: How do I find it: Follow the link or go to Amazon and search Bastards of Liberty.
Question: Will there be a hardback? Not yet. I'm waiting to see how ebook and paperback sales go. If I do, I will consider a map, add an extra chapter and do a new cover for the hardback.
Question: Can I buy the book directly from you? The answer is unknown at this time, but I will follow up. I plan to sign a few books and make some available for sale at several bookshops near where I live. I also may have a bookmark made—more on that to come soon.
Question: Wait, I finished the book; now what? Please, no spoilers in the book. There is another in the works; no ETA yet, but it's getting there.
Question: Have you written anything else? Yes, I am working on the follow-up to BOL. I have huge plans for the world of Vineland as there is much history to go over. I mean, library wars, the Crimson Struggle, and why is Duncan such a shitty squire? I also have a YA Horror novel, and a rewrite of Elegantly Wasted started.
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How else can I support you?
Like my posts on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok, if you can repost them, that would be a big help.
Commenting on a post, reposting, and the big one saving the post helps a ton.
Please leave a review on Goodreads, Amazon, and Bookbub. Starred reviews are great, but a sentence or two is even better.
If you know a book blogger or reviewer, recommend the book to them.
Tell your friends, ask your library if they have it or will get it in, and ask your independent booksellers if they have it or will get it in. Word of mouth helps a lot.
Getting any form of art out takes a ton of effort if I can have five advocates for my work, this will spread it out and help sales. More sales motivate me to keep writing so you can find out what happens next...
Question: What's grimdark: Grimdark is a type of fantasy fiction; (stories that are not set in the real world) with characters who behave in ways that are morally bad and a subject matter that is sad, hopeless, or violent. Examples: Chronicles of the Black Company by Glen Cook, The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie, & The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang
Question: What's epic fantasy?
High fantasy is sometimes called epic fantasy; some of the hallmarks of this fantasy genre include a high page count, lots of characters, usually a quest, and, most importantly, an alternative or secondary world as opposed to the real or primary world. Examples include The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien, Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin, and Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
My epic grimdark novel Bastards of Liberty is available for preorder now on Amazon. The paperback will be available on Amazon on President's Day, Monday, 02/20/23.
Bastards of Liberty is over 400 pages long and is the first of three books set in a fictional country called Vineland. There are mages, goblins, orcs, mad princes, and warring nations drawn from pop culture, politics, and history. The story focuses on the Ashburn family spread across the country of Vineland as they witness and partake in adventures, political intrigue, and revenge. If you read the Blade Itself trilogy, Game of Thrones, or Dragonlance, you will get a heavy feeling of nostalgia.
Question: How do I find it: Follow the link or go to Amazon and search Bastards of Liberty.
Question: Will there be a hardback? Not yet. I'm waiting to see how ebook and paperback sales go. If I do, I will consider a map, add an extra chapter and do a new cover for the hardback.
Question: Can I buy the book directly from you? The answer is unknown at this time, but I will follow up. I plan to sign a few books and make some available for sale at several bookshops near where I live. I also may have a bookmark made—more on that to come soon.
Question: Wait, I finished the book; now what? Please, no spoilers in the book. There is another in the works; no ETA yet, but it's getting there.
Question: Have you written anything else? Yes, I am working on the follow-up to BOL. I have huge plans for the world of Vineland as there is much history to go over. I mean, library wars, the Crimson Struggle, and why is Duncan such a shitty squire? I also have a YA Horror novel, and a rewrite of Elegantly Wasted started.
Question:
How else can I support you?
Like my posts on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok, if you can repost them, that would be a big help.
Commenting on a post, reposting, and the big one saving the post helps a ton.
Please leave a review on Goodreads, Amazon, and Bookbub. Starred reviews are great, but a sentence or two is even better.
If you know a book blogger or reviewer, recommend the book to them.
Tell your friends, ask your library if they have it or will get it in, and ask your independent booksellers if they have it or will get it in. Word of mouth helps a lot.
Getting any form of art out takes a ton of effort if I can have five advocates for my work, this will spread it out and help sales. More sales motivate me to keep writing so you can find out what happens next...
Question: What's grimdark: Grimdark is a type of fantasy fiction; (stories that are not set in the real world) with characters who behave in ways that are morally bad and a subject matter that is sad, hopeless, or violent. Examples: Chronicles of the Black Company by Glen Cook, The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie, & The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang
Question: What's epic fantasy?
High fantasy is sometimes called epic fantasy; some of the hallmarks of this fantasy genre include a high page count, lots of characters, usually a quest, and, most importantly, an alternative or secondary world as opposed to the real or primary world. Examples include The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien, Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin, and Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
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Hi, Currently I don't have the plans and this is due to funds. Self funding an audio book costs anywhere from 4 to 8 thousand base on amount of work and quality. I would consider doing it myself but I'm not sure how that would sound. I do plan on a hard back and second edition with a map potentially soon.
Will there also be an audiobook version?