Chris Bostic's Blog - Posts Tagged "new-release"
On book releases...old and new
Though it took longer than I'd hoped, I'm thrilled to announce that Book 2 of The Northwoods Trilogy -- Rebellion in Northwoods -- is available in all formats. Finally. The eBook has been out for at least six weeks, and the paperback has finally joined it. I'll be forever grateful if you check Rebellion out on Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
But that's not all for news. I'm also thrilled to announce that a new book of mine will (relatively) soon enter the world! Not a trilogy, but a standalone action/adventure book titled Game Changer has been contracted by Rocking Horse Publishing. Be on the lookout by early 2015.
The only question is...which will come first? Game Changer or the final book in the Northwoods trilogy. Both are complete on my end. It's a publisher horse race now... Which do you want to read first? The float trip gone wrong, or the final Northwoods book?
Why not both?
But that's not all for news. I'm also thrilled to announce that a new book of mine will (relatively) soon enter the world! Not a trilogy, but a standalone action/adventure book titled Game Changer has been contracted by Rocking Horse Publishing. Be on the lookout by early 2015.
The only question is...which will come first? Game Changer or the final book in the Northwoods trilogy. Both are complete on my end. It's a publisher horse race now... Which do you want to read first? The float trip gone wrong, or the final Northwoods book?
Why not both?
A trilogy comes to an end
Late in 2011, I started planning and eventually writing my first published book, Fugitives from Northwoods. It was a long process, which was interrupted by a summer 2012 trip to the Boundary Waters of northern Minnesota. That canoe trip with my son and other Boy Scouts and dads from his troop helped me really use the scenery to put the finishing touches on the book.
By some miracle, Krill Press bought the rights and brought Fugitives to the market by early 2013. Last year saw the release of book two, Rebellion in Northwoods.
After this year's release of a totally unrelated book, Game Changer, work began in earnest on putting the finishing touches on my trilogy. I'm thrilled to announce that Return to Northwoods is now available in ebook and will be in paperback shortly.
It's been a long process in some ways, and one filled with plenty of learning about the business of writing, as well as about writing itself. I hope you'll take a moment to check out the trilogy. Though I hesitate to talk about pride, I'm proud to say that I believe Return to Northwoods is my finest published work to date.
It's a strange feeling bringing a trilogy to an end. In some ways there's a sense of accomplishment that makes me wistful, and supremely thankful for all the help and kind words I've received over the last few years. My son is now an Eagle Scout, and our canoe trip is but a fond memory. It makes me sort of similarly sad to leave my beloved characters behind, and I hope they'll stay with you in some small way.
As always, thank you for your support.
By some miracle, Krill Press bought the rights and brought Fugitives to the market by early 2013. Last year saw the release of book two, Rebellion in Northwoods.
After this year's release of a totally unrelated book, Game Changer, work began in earnest on putting the finishing touches on my trilogy. I'm thrilled to announce that Return to Northwoods is now available in ebook and will be in paperback shortly.
It's been a long process in some ways, and one filled with plenty of learning about the business of writing, as well as about writing itself. I hope you'll take a moment to check out the trilogy. Though I hesitate to talk about pride, I'm proud to say that I believe Return to Northwoods is my finest published work to date.
It's a strange feeling bringing a trilogy to an end. In some ways there's a sense of accomplishment that makes me wistful, and supremely thankful for all the help and kind words I've received over the last few years. My son is now an Eagle Scout, and our canoe trip is but a fond memory. It makes me sort of similarly sad to leave my beloved characters behind, and I hope they'll stay with you in some small way.
As always, thank you for your support.
Happy New Year...better late than never
Happy New Year! Yes, I realize it’s already February, but I’m thinking I didn’t mention that when the calendar changed to 2016. Shortly before Christmas, I pretty much checked out of social media. The holidays came and went with joy and a grand adventure, and the afterglow carried me all through January in my own little bubble. So my break didn’t have any deep underlying purpose. I didn’t swear off Facebook to focus on writing. It just happened.
Truth be told, I’ve actually done a fair amount of writing and editing in recent weeks. I’ve worked quite a bit on a brand new series that’s more SciFi than anything I’ve done before. I’ve also gone through my back catalog of unpublished novels and edited one particular gem to a fine polish. Mostly, though, I wanted to take a short break (that sort of became a longer break) to think about my writing career.
I’m not one to make New Year’s resolutions, but I suppose I’ve finally settled on a path. After a few years of publishing experience in the indie world, I’ve decided that 2016 will be the year of the deal. That’s it. I’m putting it out there on the record. I’ve been blessed with two indie publisher who were more than happy to publish my work. Five books, in the span of little more than 2 years. That was no small accomplishment, but now it’s time to dream even bigger, because that’s what a person should do. Make big plan; live large; focus on the future. Keep writing too, and find a way to break out from the pack.
The publishing thing is all subject to change, of course. I say that a lot in my line of work, but it’s true. I have another standalone adventure book that’s ready to go to print. I could maybe turn that one out on a whim; maybe even try the self-publishing thing with it. Try to convince me, and maybe I’ll surprise you with a new release. But my sights are focused like a laser on a slightly more distant future. I think I have a couple of great prospective series in the works. Someone’s going to want to represent them. Someone will want to publish them. I believe that. I have to.
So I’ll repeat my little affirmation when the months drag by and I start to doubt. Hopefully you’re out there living your dreams. I’m going to try harder to make mine happen. Happy New Year…better late than never.
Truth be told, I’ve actually done a fair amount of writing and editing in recent weeks. I’ve worked quite a bit on a brand new series that’s more SciFi than anything I’ve done before. I’ve also gone through my back catalog of unpublished novels and edited one particular gem to a fine polish. Mostly, though, I wanted to take a short break (that sort of became a longer break) to think about my writing career.
I’m not one to make New Year’s resolutions, but I suppose I’ve finally settled on a path. After a few years of publishing experience in the indie world, I’ve decided that 2016 will be the year of the deal. That’s it. I’m putting it out there on the record. I’ve been blessed with two indie publisher who were more than happy to publish my work. Five books, in the span of little more than 2 years. That was no small accomplishment, but now it’s time to dream even bigger, because that’s what a person should do. Make big plan; live large; focus on the future. Keep writing too, and find a way to break out from the pack.
The publishing thing is all subject to change, of course. I say that a lot in my line of work, but it’s true. I have another standalone adventure book that’s ready to go to print. I could maybe turn that one out on a whim; maybe even try the self-publishing thing with it. Try to convince me, and maybe I’ll surprise you with a new release. But my sights are focused like a laser on a slightly more distant future. I think I have a couple of great prospective series in the works. Someone’s going to want to represent them. Someone will want to publish them. I believe that. I have to.
So I’ll repeat my little affirmation when the months drag by and I start to doubt. Hopefully you’re out there living your dreams. I’m going to try harder to make mine happen. Happy New Year…better late than never.
A New Phase
New things are happening, and I’m as excited as I’ve been about publishing for quite a while. After several months of trying to decide what to do with my back catalog of unpublished novels, I’ve made a giant leap. After turning out five books through independent small presses, I’ve plunged headfirst into the world of self-publishing!
I’m thrilled to let everyone know that I’ve just released the first book of a brand new series. Check out my latest young adult, action/adventure, thriller…Savage Hills. While The Savage Horde Series is still my kind of classic outdoorsy adventure fiction, I’ve gone a slightly different direction. You guys are about to read something that’s a bit more Science Fiction than anything I’ve done before. It’s not hugely SciFi, but futuristic enough to definitely let you know that it’s something a little different—not to mention the introduction of some pretty cool, spooky antagonists. Add in some ‘trapped behind enemy lines’ action and a hint at a dystopian society, and you’ll find all the stuff I love in a story.
As soon as the second book in the series, Cold Valley, has been edited and formatted, it will be joining Savage Hills. I won’t make you wait too long for the sequel. I promise. Be on the lookout for Cold Valley sometime this summer, possibly by the end of June. Until then, hang on for dear life as you enjoy your epic run through the Savage Hills.
I’m thrilled to let everyone know that I’ve just released the first book of a brand new series. Check out my latest young adult, action/adventure, thriller…Savage Hills. While The Savage Horde Series is still my kind of classic outdoorsy adventure fiction, I’ve gone a slightly different direction. You guys are about to read something that’s a bit more Science Fiction than anything I’ve done before. It’s not hugely SciFi, but futuristic enough to definitely let you know that it’s something a little different—not to mention the introduction of some pretty cool, spooky antagonists. Add in some ‘trapped behind enemy lines’ action and a hint at a dystopian society, and you’ll find all the stuff I love in a story.
As soon as the second book in the series, Cold Valley, has been edited and formatted, it will be joining Savage Hills. I won’t make you wait too long for the sequel. I promise. Be on the lookout for Cold Valley sometime this summer, possibly by the end of June. Until then, hang on for dear life as you enjoy your epic run through the Savage Hills.
New year, new releases!
New year, new releases! Sadly, the end of 2016 brought on the closure of Rocking Horse Publishing. On January 1st, two of my favorite action/adventure books, Murder Cover and Game Changer, lost a loyal publisher with the closure of the business.
Fortunately, I knew well ahead of time what was coming. After taking a little while to evaluate my plans, I've moved forward with newly edited and updated self-published editions of both books. While retaining all of their original charm, they have been recently re-released as second editions. Look for them on Amazon at a new, lower price! Better yet, they remain free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
It wouldn’t be a new year without other new books on the horizon. Next closest to reaching the market is Book 3 of The Savage Horde Series. Be on the lookout for Complex Three, which will ready for purchase by early February 2017.
Fortunately, I knew well ahead of time what was coming. After taking a little while to evaluate my plans, I've moved forward with newly edited and updated self-published editions of both books. While retaining all of their original charm, they have been recently re-released as second editions. Look for them on Amazon at a new, lower price! Better yet, they remain free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
It wouldn’t be a new year without other new books on the horizon. Next closest to reaching the market is Book 3 of The Savage Horde Series. Be on the lookout for Complex Three, which will ready for purchase by early February 2017.
Hitting Double Digits
After a flurry of re-releases and a new book in The Savage Horde Series back in 2017, my productivity came to a screeching halt. The kids' school year kept me on the go, especially my son's senior year ending with a litany of awards banquets and the like. Then came graduation, followed by a pair of amazingly long summer vacations, and then moving the boy off to college. Spare time was hard to find, and motivation to write even more lacking. It was looking bleak on the writing front...so I finally forced myself to sit down in November and look over my back catalog of completed but unreleased works. After several weeks of editing, I bring to you Creeper Falls.
It's yet another novel set around a family vacation--this time a quarter mile below the surface in an eerie cave. There are some new elements in this novel, including my first attempt at split point of view. You'll follow along with a pair of teens, Danny and Lacey, as they endure a series of terrifying challenges at the world's worst summer camp.
I'm happy to report that the editing lit a new fire in me. While I can't guarantee I'll keep the newfound motivation, I'm in a much better place when it comes to feeling the urge to write. And here's some added motivation...Creeper Falls is my ninth published book. Nine! Even after the last several years of dedicated writing, I still hardly believe that.
I feel confident Creeper Falls won't be my last this year. I will hit double digits--possibly 11 or 12. I am certain of that much.
It's yet another novel set around a family vacation--this time a quarter mile below the surface in an eerie cave. There are some new elements in this novel, including my first attempt at split point of view. You'll follow along with a pair of teens, Danny and Lacey, as they endure a series of terrifying challenges at the world's worst summer camp.
I'm happy to report that the editing lit a new fire in me. While I can't guarantee I'll keep the newfound motivation, I'm in a much better place when it comes to feeling the urge to write. And here's some added motivation...Creeper Falls is my ninth published book. Nine! Even after the last several years of dedicated writing, I still hardly believe that.
I feel confident Creeper Falls won't be my last this year. I will hit double digits--possibly 11 or 12. I am certain of that much.
