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John Milton

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Born
in Tarrytown, NY, The United States
Genre
Fantasy, Science Fiction

Influences
Robert Jordan, Jim Butcher, Brandon Sanderson, David Gemmell

Member Since
April 2016


Ever since my parents started me on the Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander about 30 years ago, I have been hooked. I wrote my first book in high school (Ugh.. lets just say that it wasn't the best book around). It is probably a good thing self publishing wasn't around back then.

I never lost my love of reading, but got out of touch with writing for the next 20 years. I graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1998 and after Infantry Officer Basic Course, Ranger School, Airborne School, ect... I was posted to Germany and eventually got out in 2003.

I got back into writing because I always loved the idea of creating something that others could hopefully enjoy. I also was looking for a way to give back, which is why 20% of all of the b ...more

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Hi John. How are you progressing on Blood War Chronicles #2? Do you have a timeframe in mind as to when it will be ready?
John Milton I am anticipating a release date of Mid to Late October on book 2. I should be done with the rough draft in another month and then a month to 6 weeks …moreI am anticipating a release date of Mid to Late October on book 2. I should be done with the rough draft in another month and then a month to 6 weeks for revisions and polishing.(less)
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From a previous question i assumed that the blood war chronicles book 2 shoudl've come out already. When will it come out, the first one was so good....?
John Milton Hi Quinn. Sorry for the delay. I anticipated being done earlier but ended up doing a major rewrite because I didn't like some plot elements. It should…moreHi Quinn. Sorry for the delay. I anticipated being done earlier but ended up doing a major rewrite because I didn't like some plot elements. It should be out in about 2 months. (less)
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In anticipation of releasing book 2 in the Blood War Chronicles, I am launching my mailing list so I can let my readers know about promotions and new releases. If you sign up for my newsletter you will receive a free copy of book 1, Rise of the Trekken
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