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Ubersteps

October 27, 2008 in Blogs

Several positive things were done over the weekend.

The big one, most of you know, is that I was again a guest at Ubercon XI. Of the many familiar faces I saw I will mention only C. J. Henderson, whose Teddy London series I have thoroughly enjoyed so far. No, the third is not yet back in print, but I did pick up a couple of things from him that were connected to some of the things I’ve already read. I’m adding these to my reading list, which is of course already quite substantial, but looking forward to them.

The fact that a few books were sold is encouraging; the fact that I rarely make a profit on conventions is on one level less important. A significant number of new players adventured in our worlds, and several are quite excited about it. I expect some will arrive on the forum here (and may have already done so). We also had a well-attended referee training session, and I’m looking forward to hearing about games being played elsewhere.

I returned to find a post waiting on the Corinthians study list. Of late my end-of-week postings have been comments–something less than reviews–on books I have read over the years, but I had posted early last week that I would not be posting one on Friday because of the convention. One of the list participants took advantage of my absence to post thoughts on my next book (he got an early release copy) Do You Trust Me?, and the comments were very favorable. (You can read them at this site, but it is a Yahoo!Groups posting and you probably have to log in to Yahoo to access it.) This is particularly encouraging, because I wanted to put some glowing quotations on the back of the book for its official release, and these will be ideal.

I am running late today, but that’s par for the course particularly after a working weekend away. Let’s see what I can do next.

–M. J. Young

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by M. J. Young

Reviewing Proceeds

October 15, 2008 in Blogs

This again has nothing to do with Multiverser, nor indeed with role playing games; it does have to do with writing and publishing, and specifically with my writing and publishing.

Over the weekend I received the proof copies I ordered for Do You Trust Me? I am not entirely happy with my own layout work, but since I’m more interested in content than look I’m probably not going to mess with it unless someone else complains. I am happier with the cover than I anticipated. As to the text, I found three errors. One was a missing period (hard to see on the screen sometimes), one an absent word (one of those little connecting words you tend to see when they’re supposed to be there, even if they aren’t). The biggest mistake is it seems I never actually added the cover art credit.

I have fixed all three problems in my copy; but I am hoping that someone here will take the time to read through it and catch any other problems I can fix quickly and easily. Meanwhile, the book is still available in its pre-release form.

On a related note, I received notice that printing costs would be increasing on my books. I am not certain of the details, other than that it will be at the end of the month, but if anyone is interested in copies of my self-published materials (which includes Faith and Gaming), it would be wise to expedite your orders.

–M. J. Young

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by M. J. Young

A Delayed Report

October 7, 2008 in Blogs

I am apologizing for my recent absence. I attempted to post on Sunday, and again yesterday, and some glitch between the site and my computer blocked my access. It has taken a couple attempts to resolve it, and I am hoping that the problem has been eliminated and this post registers.

My impetus for posting has little to do with Multiverser, though; it has to do with some of my other writing. I received the proof copies of Do You Trust Me? and read through one; I found four errors, the biggest but least evident of which was that I never actually included the artist credit for the cover, and the most difficult that I have in a footnote a reference to a book I have not yet published and thus for which I am not completely settled on the title (my Romans commentary). I will either have to settle the title in my own mind or rephrase the note to refer to the forthcoming book without mention of the title.

Now I’m bothered, because I know that the post that did not go through on Sunday contained other information, and I cannot recall what any of it was. However, it’s good to be back, so let me deal with everything else that has been awaiting my return.

–M. J. Young

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