Portal to Adventure Review

The part one through seven compilation of "Portal to Adventure" just received a really awesome comment by "Coyote Osborne." Just when I begin to think no one is paying attention to the story, this pops up.

Well, guess I'll have to dust off those old records and do some more transcribing, OOPS, I mean write the next part of the story.


"Review by: Coyote Osborne on Oct. 01, 2009 : I've always been a fan of the pulp adventure style of books, though preferably those with a fantasy or sci-fi bent. I downloaded a free copy of part one of this serial adventure, and within minutes I was hooked, and had to have the compilation.The series carries the spirit of such favorites as Wylie's "Gladiator", the "Doc Savage"stories, and Burrough's Barsoom novels, told with a modern and talented voice.The main character is good-hearted, practical, and more believable than the average superman, and the cliffhanger endings to each chapter left me panting for more."

Thanks Coyote! Just because of that review today traffic has really takn off, and also had a bunch of sample downloads.

Audio Version coming soon to Podiobooks

I just got directed to a site that posts and promotes serial audio stories. This is the next step I wanted to take for this series, and it seems like a good fit. Now all I have to do is practice reading aloud.

Not there yet, but www.podiobooks.com is where I'll be posting.

Things

No links today, because I haven't done anything. Life intrudes. On a positive note, Part One of Portal to Adventure continues to be the most downloaded story in Science Fiction and Adventure. It is close to the top in the overall category, topped only by two guides by Mark Coker, founder of Smashwords and several stories in the erotica category. Maybe a John Smith, Bone Jumper story should be in the works. OK, bad taste, I know it.. But dang, those erotica stories are being posted, and apparently downloaded like hotcakes.

The story also, surprisingly, continues to sell. Seems like some people are liking it enough to give it a try.

Still working on getting my reading up to the level where I feel comfortable posting a podcast or audio version of the story, but with the serial format, maybe that will alow more people to enjoy the story.

Part Eight

Sorry, no link or coupon yet, still finishing up the story. I think a month between parts is a little too long, but I have been trying to get a little more done on "Eagles in the Sand," my non-serialized adventure novel. I've had the idea for ten years, but besides a highly detailed outline have only a pathetic 110+ pages to show. The really sad part is I write fast when I do sit down to do it. I am easily "but first..ed"

Paid

I just got my first (hopefully not last) check for writing. Not much to write home about, but an accomplishment nonetheless. I think I'll frame the check, or a copy of it at least..

Now I am officially a paid author.

Autographs available for a small renumeration. Kidding, but get them free while you can.

Pure Escapism, Volume Two

Mr. Warwick has published the second installment of his short stories, and been so gracious as to provide a coupon code for any of my readers to use. Using code QT34S at checkout gives you this story for free. Please return the favor by writing an honest review of the stories, because one of the ways people find new stories to read on Smashwords is due to reviews.

John Smith, World Jumper Book One: Portal to Adventure, Part Seven

Part seven is posted. Portal to Adventure wrapping up in another three parts, and moving onto Portal to Peril.