Robert Bevin, author of Critical Failures series, has setup a mini-con in Las Vegas this September 21-22. It’ll be centered around the hilarious Author’s & Dragons podcast, where a group of authors that play D&D online together and then podcast about it. Super funny podcast that’s also worth a listen.
Interview with Dan Sugralinov (Video)
The interview with Dan Sugralinov, author of Level UP series, I did last week has been edited so that the parts where translation occurs is a more streamlined. But please check it out, it was a really fun and insightful conversation. We talked about Dan’s writing process, how he balances writing and family time, inspiration for his stories, and how when he was a kid he wrote an alternate 3rd Lord of the Rings novel cause in Russia they only translated two of the books.
Also, note that Dan actually sent in written responses to all the pre-interview questions I sent him so you have the unique opportunity to read his answers. Even a few to questions he didn’t get asked in the video interview.
Submit your Divine Dungeon Short Story
Mountaindale Press is taking submissions for an anthology set in the Divine Dungeon Universe. There are a bunch of details you’ll have to be aware of including a deadline for submission of March 25th. But this is a chance to write in your favorite story universe.
LitRPG ReRoll Shout Out
There is a new LitRPG reviewer, Lavelle Jackson, on YouTube who publishes under the name LitRPG Re-Roll. I just wanted to give a shout out to the reviewer. He’s taken the time to not only read LitRPG but put together his thoughts on the story and game mechanics. He’s only done a few reviews so far but I’m sure he plans to do more. Good luck to you man and keep putting up those video reviews!
Daniel Schinhofen merch page opens
Daniel Schinhofen announced this week that he finally got his merchandising setup. He is selling t-shirts and hats with images and logos of his various novel properties if you want to go buy them.
Blaise Corvin steps back from GameLit Society
Blaise Corvin, author of Delvers LLC, Nora Hazard, Secrets of the Old Ones, First Song, and Asgard Awakening, has announced this week that he’ll be taking a step back from the GameLit Society group that he founded on Facebook.
Shadow Alley Press announces latest release schedule
James Hunter and Shadow Alley Press made some announcements this week in regards to upcoming projects from the company. Including details about the end of the main VGO series, series set in the same universe but written by other authors, and updates on other stuff written by James A. Hunter
Mountaindale Press interviews Christopher Johns
To help promote the release of the company’s new book, Into the Light, Mountaindale Press did a live stream interview with Christopher Johns the author of the book.
Awaken Online: Dominion gets release date
Travis Bagwell, author of the Awaken Online series, announced this week that the latest book in the series, Awaken Online: Dominion, will be released on Feb. 28th. However, due to some unforeseen issues, the audiobook won’t come out at the same time. Instead, it’ll come out at a later date. The author has been known for his simultaneous releases in book ebook and audiobook formats, so it’ll be slightly disappointing to some fans. But still, Yaaay, a new Awaken Online book.
Update from MSE on Amazon thing
Update from MSE on Amazon thing from his Fan group on Amazon
Update time.
Lawyers have communicated with Amazon. They've asked me to show them all my advertising stuff and places where I've promoted my books. My lawyers have asked them to give us details about the specific reasons they banned me (AKA evidence I was doing anything wrong), since they didn't bring any to the meeting.
Our next meeting is Feb 14th. Fingers crossed it goes well. Thanks for hanging in there.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1562248853809471/permalink/2313714321996250/
Mountain Dale Press interviews Steven Rowland
Dakota Krout did an author interview with Steven Rowland, author of Sentenced to Troll and Pangea Online. It’s fun.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheFantasyNation/permalink/1970706996556826/?__tn__=-UC-R
Drinking with Charles - Featuring Xander Boyce (Video)
a LitRPG hangout with Charles Dean, Jeff Hays, and Xander Boyce. We talked about Xander’s hit novel Advent: Red Mage and got pretty silly as we hung out. Its over on the Soundbooth Theater YouTube page.
Planet Bound Available as an Audiobook - (Video Sample)
Planet Bound, that sci-fi light LitRPGish, story that I wrote is out as an audiobook. Here’s a little trailer I made showing off a sample of the audiobook.
Dave Wilmarth - ESPN commercial for LitRPG series
Dave Wilmart, author of the Greystone Chronicles and The Dark Elf Chronicles, is running an ad during an ESPN event, the Pizza Bowl. First instance of a LitRPG author running an ad during normal TV thing. Neat.
Vasily Mahanenko Plans for 2019
Vasily Mahanenko, author of the Way of the Shaman series, recently posted an update for his 2019 plans.
New Art for War Aeternus - Jade
Charles Dean released some artwork that he had made for the character Jade, from his War Aeternus series. It looks really good, though the anatomy looks a little off, I’m definitely a fan of the blood created weapon and those high heels. I just thought her hair would be a more striking shade of blue.
MSE asks for help from Fans
Michael Scott Earle has sent out some information to people on his newsletter list asking for help with Amazon.
LIVE Author Interview: Charles Dean 12/16 3pm Pst
Hello everyone, I'll be talking to Charles Dean about his latest release War Aeternus 4: Harbinger of Ash and asking him a bunch of questions LIVE on YouTube. If you're a fan of his work or the man himself or you just want to ask him embarrassing beard/bacon related questions you can join us on Sunday 12/16 3pm PST. If you click the link below you can set yourself a reminder so you don't miss a single moment with this amazing author.
Upcoming Online Panel at Fantasy Nation
James Hunter, LitRPG author and head of Shadow Alley Press will be moderating an online panel on the Fantasy Nation Page.
Greystone Book 5 Cover Reveal
Dave Wilmarth released the new cover art for book 5 of the Greystone Chronicles and it’s just too cute not to share. The book is not available yet, but hopefully before the end of the year.