No 4
I decided it was time for a small update regarding Trader - War, all going well, we are targeting mid to late November for the publication. (Just in time for Christmas). One of the things to annoy me regarding the first book 'Prelude' was the absence of the chapter titles in the TOC. With the revised layout used in 'War', I am looking to transfer this to 'Prelude' and republish.
Beyond finalizing the edit, I intend to redesign the covers for a more unified look to the series. I took time off after completing the first draft of 'War' to study some of the intricacies of Blender a most wonderful 3d package. I watched countless hours of YouTubers and began several projects, one of which is to be the foundation for the new design. A challenging, though rewarding struggle after years of 3D Studio, Maya and Lightwave, each package has its own pros and cons. Blender has moved ahead in leaps and bounds in the intervening years. 2.9 is well worth a download for those interested, and it can only improve going forward. I have little confidence I will do the package much justice, but it is enormous fun to try.
One of the bugbears, complaints of others was the style of prose in the original novel. Grammatically it is correct, I assure you. Though for effect I have on occasion indulged the odd partial or incomplete sentence and perhaps an overabundance of commas. We adhered to an informal rather than formal dogmatic approach regarding grammar. For those concerned, they are correctly used, following the Chicago style regarding placement. Though, I do not choose to indulge the Oxford comma. I may, before the release of the third novel of this trilogy, re-edit the manuscript of 'Prelude' and bring it in line with 'War' and doubtless 'Rebellion' (Working title).
The story of 'War', as indicated previously, picks up immediately after the conclusion of 'Prelude'. Reluctantly I have included a digest of the first book for those disinclined or too busy to read the first. At just over a couple of pages it is hardly exhaustive or definitive but should hopefully cover the basics. I would, of course, prefer you to read the novel.
With the Karsten arrival, we follow the adventures of Keira and Ella in this time of war and mayhem. The highs, the lows and the struggle to stay alive while countless lives are lost. We encounter beauty, bravery and pain as they battle and are betrayed, by both friends and enemies alike. No one book can ever hope to encompass an entire war, and in this tale, we are only at the very beginning.
The new book is perhaps even less child friendly than the first. Late teens possibly this is a book primarily intended for Adults. Both the use of colorful language and the level of violence has markedly increased. There is no deliberate attempt to shock though those of a sensitive disposition, may be put off.
Beyond finalizing the edit, I intend to redesign the covers for a more unified look to the series. I took time off after completing the first draft of 'War' to study some of the intricacies of Blender a most wonderful 3d package. I watched countless hours of YouTubers and began several projects, one of which is to be the foundation for the new design. A challenging, though rewarding struggle after years of 3D Studio, Maya and Lightwave, each package has its own pros and cons. Blender has moved ahead in leaps and bounds in the intervening years. 2.9 is well worth a download for those interested, and it can only improve going forward. I have little confidence I will do the package much justice, but it is enormous fun to try.
One of the bugbears, complaints of others was the style of prose in the original novel. Grammatically it is correct, I assure you. Though for effect I have on occasion indulged the odd partial or incomplete sentence and perhaps an overabundance of commas. We adhered to an informal rather than formal dogmatic approach regarding grammar. For those concerned, they are correctly used, following the Chicago style regarding placement. Though, I do not choose to indulge the Oxford comma. I may, before the release of the third novel of this trilogy, re-edit the manuscript of 'Prelude' and bring it in line with 'War' and doubtless 'Rebellion' (Working title).
The story of 'War', as indicated previously, picks up immediately after the conclusion of 'Prelude'. Reluctantly I have included a digest of the first book for those disinclined or too busy to read the first. At just over a couple of pages it is hardly exhaustive or definitive but should hopefully cover the basics. I would, of course, prefer you to read the novel.
With the Karsten arrival, we follow the adventures of Keira and Ella in this time of war and mayhem. The highs, the lows and the struggle to stay alive while countless lives are lost. We encounter beauty, bravery and pain as they battle and are betrayed, by both friends and enemies alike. No one book can ever hope to encompass an entire war, and in this tale, we are only at the very beginning.
The new book is perhaps even less child friendly than the first. Late teens possibly this is a book primarily intended for Adults. Both the use of colorful language and the level of violence has markedly increased. There is no deliberate attempt to shock though those of a sensitive disposition, may be put off.
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