Captain's Log: Supplemental

I know it's been a while since I wrote a post. Every blogger says this. I don't really consider myself a blogger. I write sci fi. This is just an infodump so you know what's going on. : )

First off: I have a novelette called The Grove coming out in January in an anthology called Alien Chronicles (this will be part 3 of The Future Chronicles). I just checked and the pre-order isn't up yet. But the cover is beautiful and I'm told it goes up for sale on January 9, so stay tuned. 

What is a novelette, you ask?  Screenshot from the Hugo site It's a Hugo and Nebula award category. Most people don't know what they are, so don't fret about it. You could call it a really long short story or a really short novella. I think the categories are important, though some writers profess that they aren't.


The audio book of Fluency produced by  The most exciting thing to happen in my writing life recently is twofold. First, I met and employed my first intensive line/developmental editor, Alex Russell, also known as the Typo Hammer. 

The original edition of Fluency was extensively revised and proofread, but nothing beats having someone scrutinize every sentence and fact for grammar, accuracy and clarity. Alex took my new All Ages manuscript (and then the standard edition) and did just that. The end result is a subtle but marked improvement for the reader.

And once that was done, I was able to present this to young adult readers of Science Fiction: FLUENCY: All Ages Edition.

I've been asked a lot (and ridiculed as well) for providing this version. My reason for creating this version is primarily this: my 11-year-old son wanted to read my book. 

I have no issues with him reading language, but some of the adult situations in Fluency would raise a lot of questions and probably make him uncomfortable. Since I was determined to create this version for him, it only took a bit more effort to provide it for anyone who would prefer a version without language and sexual situations. I call this the PG version. The feedback from those who have read it has been nothing but positive, including from my own son, who says, "two thumbs up!" You can find FLUENCY: All Ages Edition on iTunes, Nook, Kobo, Google Play, and Amazon.
It's suitable for ages 13 and up (or equivalent reading level) and those who are sensitive to language and adult situations. Paperbacks are also available through Amazon.

The second exciting thing to happen was also twofold. My exclusive contract with Amazon expired and I was able to take this newly edited edition of Fluency to all of the ebook platforms. Because the edit was fairly extensive (there's no new content, just clarity and a lack of typos) I'm calling this a second edition. If you bought the original edition from Amazon, you'll be able to refresh that to the new edition without any trouble. Just go to your amazon account and manage your devices and navigate from there.

So, FLUENCY is now available in the following stores: iTunes, Nook, Kobo, Google Play, and Amazon. And, as always, FLUENCY is also available in paperback--and can even be ordered from your local bookstore, if you wish.

Happy Holidays, to those who are celebrating this season and best wishes for a happy new year for you and all the ones you love.