Hi all! I know I've been away for quite a long time. After a number of frustrating years trying to get another foothold in the traditional publishing realm I decided to embrace the life of a fully independent writer. As such, my livelihood will depend on selling my novels myself and nurturing a community of readers who choose to act as my patrons.
Because my writing is so genre-diverse (Historical Fiction, Steampunk, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Y.A. Adventure, etc.) I have started out with a three-pronged strategy.
Generate this all-encompassing author's website with descriptions of my novels and a place to purchase them, links to my social media, Substack and Patreon sites and a blog to report all book news. You can follow everything I'm up to here,
A Substack Newsletter: my Substack (link on the Patrons Page) is for followers interested in community and the writer's craft. Here I'll post updates, articles and reviews for free. Paid subscribers (starting at the $5.00 monthly tier) will have access to the serial release of my current manuscript--the first is The White Rose of Stalingrad (focusing on the true story of Russian Fighter Ace Lilya Litvyak, pictured below). Various tiers provide access to my WRITER'S KITCHEN writing craft articles and podcast and much more.
A Patreon Page: this project is about all things Chronicles of the Pneumatic Zeppelin, currently focusing on Book 4 in the steampunk series, Romulus Buckle and the Guns of the Babylon. Patreon does not have a free tier but starts at a low $2.00 per month and works its way up to rewards like early chapter reads, exclusive Zoom discussions, Pneumatic Zeppelin SWAG and even having a steampunk character named after you (link on the Patrons page).
If you wish to simply keep tabs on me, just stay up-to=date with this website. If you'd like to become my patron (an ancient and treasured artist/supporter relationship) you can join the community and participate in stories, writing discussions and literary fun, plus reap some cool rewards, I will always appreciate your support regardless of your tier.
Join me as a Patron on Substack and/or Patreon! I'd be honored! (Links on the Patron Page)
(Please feel free to send me questions, comments, suggestions, etc. Thank you!)
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