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Shadowstone Chronicles - Book 2: The Secret Circle
« on: May 30, 2017, 11:25:43 AM »
I feel like it's time to ask this again: Is this book officially dead?
Please advise, Mr. Amthor.

Thanks so much,
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Re: Shadowstone Chronicles - Book 2: The Secret Circle
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2017, 11:34:36 AM »
No, It is just sleeping. Much of it is written. I was disappointed in sales of the first book so it is on the back burner.  I'd appreciated critiques and more expressions of interest.
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Re: Shadowstone Chronicles - Book 2: The Secret Circle
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2017, 11:40:37 AM »
Count me as officially interested. About critiques: would you like here, or as PMs, or another method?
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Re: Shadowstone Chronicles - Book 2: The Secret Circle
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2017, 12:07:45 PM »
Definitely interested!
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Re: Shadowstone Chronicles - Book 2: The Secret Circle
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2017, 12:11:21 PM »
Definitely interested.
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Re: Shadowstone Chronicles - Book 2: The Secret Circle
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2017, 01:08:19 PM »
Count me as officially interested. About critiques: would you like here, or as PMs, or another method?

Perhaps reviews on sites it's listed on. They can make a difference.

Terry, have you thought of giving a few chapters away as a free sampler? There are a few series I've gone on to buy because of a free sample.
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Re: Shadowstone Chronicles - Book 2: The Secret Circle
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2017, 04:37:58 PM »
Count me as officially interested. About critiques: would you like here, or as PMs, or another method?

Perhaps reviews on sites it's listed on. They can make a difference.

Terry, have you thought of giving a few chapters away as a free sampler? There are a few series I've gone on to buy because of a free sample.

Yes please review on RPGFiction or where you bought it; it does make a difference.

Thanks for your support and I'll get back to it while working away at the current RPG books; it is a nice break from statting NPCs.
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Re: Shadowstone Chronicles - Book 2: The Secret Circle
« Reply #7 on: June 16, 2017, 04:39:05 PM »
Count me as officially interested. About critiques: would you like here, or as PMs, or another method?

Perhaps reviews on sites it's listed on. They can make a difference.

Terry, have you thought of giving a few chapters away as a free sampler? There are a few series I've gone on to buy because of a free sample.

Egg, I'd be happy to, what chapters do you suggest and where?
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Re: Shadowstone Chronicles - Book 2: The Secret Circle
« Reply #8 on: June 16, 2017, 04:45:14 PM »
I have already reviewed it once on the rolemasterblog but if you ever want to use it [the blog] to promote anything of yours just say the word.
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Re: Shadowstone Chronicles - Book 2: The Secret Circle
« Reply #9 on: June 16, 2017, 05:55:41 PM »
I'm interested in reading the next book!
Having read all the chapters that used to be available online, there is still much ground to cover to reach before I get to where I was with that. But I did enjoy all the added details in the book.

Maybe the first book can be promoted during the upcoming games conference? Will it be available for sale there?

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Re: Shadowstone Chronicles - Book 2: The Secret Circle
« Reply #10 on: June 17, 2017, 03:52:10 AM »
Egg, I'd be happy to, what chapters do you suggest and where?

I'm not totally sure as to how many chapters (I'd need to have another read) - enough that people can get hooked on the story and want to continue. Perhaps the first six? As to where, well, everywhere the book is on sale - Amazon and DriveThruFiction, Smashwords if you're on that - plus other places such as your site and the Vault here. I'd also have a list at the end of the sample of sites where it can be purchased. I think currently it's mostly attracting RPGers that like Shadow World, which is kind of niche. It should appeal to the larger fantasy audience as well, if they have a chance to get to know it. Maybe distribute free copies to some book review blogs, especially fantasy/sf? Of course, actually getting them to read and review it is harder - I imagine they get a lot of books sent to them.
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Re: Shadowstone Chronicles - Book 2: The Secret Circle
« Reply #11 on: June 17, 2017, 06:49:41 AM »
You all have permission to distribute review copies, and please send links where I can send it out. If you like it and want to see sequels, let's get the word out.
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Re: Shadowstone Chronicles - Book 2: The Secret Circle
« Reply #12 on: June 19, 2017, 05:48:41 AM »
You could also set up a Patreon with patrons paying so much per book released. I imagine a few would be willing to pay a dollar a book to get them finished. Higher donations could get benefits such as autographed cover artwork and books themselves, but those are mostly only suited to US patrons, given postage both to you and then to the patron.
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Re: Shadowstone Chronicles - Book 2: The Secret Circle
« Reply #13 on: June 19, 2017, 01:53:16 PM »
Yes, I'm interested and I'd be willing to support via Patreon.

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Re: Shadowstone Chronicles - Book 2: The Secret Circle
« Reply #14 on: July 22, 2017, 12:14:07 PM »
Yes, I'm interested and I'd be willing to support via Patreon.

I am not familiar with Patreon
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Re: Shadowstone Chronicles - Book 2: The Secret Circle
« Reply #15 on: July 22, 2017, 01:15:02 PM »
It's worth checking out.

Here's the main site: https://www.patreon.com/

Here's an RPG publisher's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ragingswanpress (Okay, that is one of the more successful in this industry that I know of.)

I suppose there are some similarities to Kickstarter, but Patreon isn't generally for a specific product in a specific time frame.
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Re: Shadowstone Chronicles - Book 2: The Secret Circle
« Reply #16 on: July 24, 2017, 04:42:32 PM »
Us Norwegian enthusiasts are very much interested in seeing more books as well.  ;)

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Re: Shadowstone Chronicles - Book 2: The Secret Circle
« Reply #17 on: July 28, 2017, 02:19:45 AM »
I am not familiar with Patreon

Like egdcltd said, it's not so much for getting a project off the ground but rather about funding creators (writers, musicians, podcasters, …) on a per work basis. Whenever a creator finishes something, the patrons are charged a certain amount.

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Re: Shadowstone Chronicles - Book 2: The Secret Circle
« Reply #18 on: July 28, 2017, 06:46:45 PM »
Also Terry, I think sometimes with these types of series, they can reach a bit of a critical mass where the existence of further books drives sales of earlier ones. There are some folks that like the more immersive experience of series, so they will perhaps be drawn in when there are more books. And each release is another opening for marketing, so also will hopefully drive sales of earlier books.

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Re: Shadowstone Chronicles - Book 2: The Secret Circle
« Reply #19 on: September 14, 2017, 08:35:05 AM »
Hi All,

As I consider going forward with this (and yes much of the second book is written), I really want some constructive criticism from those who have read the the first book. Is it too much of a certain theme...? Where should it go? What do you want to see, and what characters do you like or dislike? I want to hear your opinions, including criticism.

Here is a link to the book:

http://www.drivethrufiction.com/product/117364/The-Loremaster-Legacy

Thanks!

Terry
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