Week 18 of 2022
Greetings all
It’s the week of the NFL Draft!
Yes, I know I’m crazy, but I really love the draft. I enjoy the research and studying prospects, and I tend to keep track of my pet cats throughout their careers, especially the ones that go in the later rounds.
If you want a non-first round pick that seems like someone that’ll be fun to follow, I’d suggest Bernhard Raimann. He’s an Austrian kid who played on a youth American football team in Vienna. He started as a wide receiver, got bigger and played tight end, and now he’s an intriguing offensive tackle prospect. He’s a little old, and not the biggest out there, but he’s got good athleticism and might be something. He’ll hear his name called tomorrow.
Anyway, it’s been a really productive week. The Door Into Winter went out to the review team. And guess what! We have a cover reveal. I love this cover. It’s so kinetic and the colors match me.
The week actually started with Planet Comicon. I had a great time and I had my best-selling year yet. My feet hurt, though. Been a while since I’ve had to do that sort of thing.
I also finished an editing project that I’ll be talking about much more down the road.
I’ve started working on the sequel to The Door Into Winter, which I’m tentatively titling Sowing Spring’s Wrath. Mostly, I’ve been playing around with some Save the Cat Beat Sheet ideas.
I’ve got a ton of projects in the wings coming, and I’m really excited about what we’ll be bringing in the summer and fall.
What I’m Listening To
I’m listening to draft coverage on the Dallas Cowboys network, which is actually one of the best across the board draft shows around.
Quote of the Week
This quote comes from the performer at the first concert I ever went to. My mom took me to see Willie Nelson at Cessna Stadium, the Wichita State football stadium, when I was in 7th grade or so. Fun, strange experience. Anyway, Willie’s birthday is today, and here’s a great quote from him.
Indecision may or may not be our biggest problem.
– Willie Nelson
Dudes In Hyperspace
Follow the Dudes In Hyperspace here:
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The latest show includes discussions on character building.
Cool Stuff In Eldros Legacy
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The Door Into Winter comes out on the 10th of May!
Currently available:
- Khyven the Unkillable by Todd Fahnestock
- Seeds of Dominion by Quincy J. Allen
- Deadly Fortune by Aaron Rosenberg
New Mythology Works in Progress
2023 FantaSci Short Story Contest open call.
The theme is Bonds of Valor, and you story must include deeds of valor centered around bonds between characters. This could be a romantic relationship, a buddy adventure, oaths to kings, or whatever you can come up with.
Deadline: November 30th, 2022
Word Count: 7-10,000 words
Specifics: Times New Roman, 12 point font, 1.5 line spaced.
I’m currently working on The Door Into Winter, my next novel.
Giveaways
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Military Space Opera and Cyborgs
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Rob’s Works in Progress
- The Door Into Winter (1,043)
- Rick Blaine (8,845)
- CB (8,418)
- VAL (571)
Upcoming Events
- Updated list coming soon
New Releases
Another Steverson with another Salvage Title story. Stop me if you’ve heard this before! This time, it’s Nick Steverson, with Consequences. You can get it here: amazon.com/dp/B09YC47GMG.
Tracked Items
Today’s Weight: 323.2
Updated Word Count: 137,048
Eldros Legacy Archives: 813 entries
Have a great week, everyone.
Rob Howell
Founder in the Eldros Legacy series
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