OK, folks. Patreon-posting of A FERTILE SOURCE OF RUIN, a space opera inspired by history, will launch tomorrow.
I'm dropping this here both to lock me into this decision (no take-backs now!), and to start a thread to which I'll add links weekly.
The first two chapters will be free-to-read, and the rest for subscribers only - but this will be great for accountability as I prepare to write Books 2 & 3 in The Dark-Eyed Nebula trilogy.
And... it's live!
Chapters 1&2 of A FERTILE SOURCE OF RUIN, my wartime space opera inspired by Thucydides.
I decided to go a little "extra" and record the first two chapters. That took three hours (recording and editing) due to how noisy my highway is, but I think it'll be worth it in the end if I record as I go.
Going forward, all segments are for Patrons only. ($1 a month, if so inclined!) Enjoy!
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https://www.patreon.com/posts/fertile-source-1-106165986
These Ardisians, @MLClark, they remind me of . . . Drachians! 😉
Like a certain other book I read recently, there are no "houses" here spared corruption. ;) (Thanks for reading!)
I'm hooked, @MLClark 👍
@MLClark Bookmarked for later ... and I would gladly pay more than $1/month if it's allowed!
@MLClark stunning. ✨️💜
I know you are, Bosmang! 😉 But we're talking about my work on this thread, sheesh.
@MLClark p'shaw, Margaret. P'shaw! 💜
I'm changing out the ad on my newsletter before posting today, so I can cross-promote this serial novel on my Substack in the coming weeks.
The best part about making promo ads is that they help you figure out how to pitch your story better. *So* many writers get bogged down in the specifics of their tale, and forget to hit the more universal beats.
But when you make an ad, you have to pare your story WAY down to fit the layout.
*That's* when the core themes and tensions best come through. 👌