Bites fingernails ...

[twasadark]

I'm somewhat nervous posting this because I usually post about Supernatural or podfic or bizarre cats or elephants doing rather grody things to other elephants, and not about writing.  Deep breath.  Here goes ...

Before we became crazed fangirls, dysonrules and I were fantasy writers who also owned a small electronic publishing company.  We ended up publishing eight original novels as ebooks.  It was a lot of fun (and a lot of work!) and we learned loads about genre publishing.  Well, we’ve decided to resurrect XC Publishing, but with a twist.

Basically, we’re trying an experiment.  Beginning July 1, we will offer one of our novels in serialized fashion – FREE.  We’ll publish one chapter per week until the novel is finished – and then, depending on the response, we may offer it in paperback (for purchase) as well.  We are currently building a free online newsletter to publish the chapters in.  Our goal is to have 500 subscribers by July 1st.  Since we have around 50 subscribers right now, we are doing some promotion to try to reach our goal.  

If the below description sounds at all interested to you, I hope you'll consider join our free online newsletter – or friending our XC Publishing LJ comm by clicking here.  And if you want to forward this info on to others who might be interested I certainly won't mind - lol!

Here’s the scoop on the novel:

THE GAUNTLET THRONE

by Cheryl Dyson & Xina Marie Uhl

Brydon's quest was simple. Borrow the fabled Gauntlet of Ven-Kerrick, bring it home to prove his worth, marry the princess, and ascend the throne.

He had planned for the dangerous terrain and Redolian assassins, but he did not count on slavers and werewolves.  He did not expect the Gauntlet to be missing, nor to find the Kerrick royal family murdered, and he definitely did not anticipate the distractions of a sultry thief and a rescued slave girl.  

Luckily, his worst enemy was there to help him out.


Thank you in advance!!!!

PS – if you are curious about why we’re doing this and what we hope to get out of it, leave me a comment and I’ll tell you.  

*wipes sweat from brow and gets back to being just regularly insane*

Comments

[parisindy.livejournal.com]

I write original fiction and scripts...
so i totally think i know what you are trying to get out of it.
You want to be a published author, best way to do that is to build up your own fans first.. i think you are well on your way!

I'll be your first groupie in a none creepy serial killer kind of way lol!

((((((((((hugs)))))))))

i am so in and can't wait to read it.

[twasadark.livejournal.com]

Hey - you writing original fiction AND scripts, too??? We also do scripts - just a few so far, but they are a lot of fun! I'm going to join the Scriptwriter's Network soon so I can run around schmoozing people, lol.

You'll be my groupie???? Yay!!!! :-)

And yes, you're right about why we're doing this. The book we're publishing is rather massive (600 pages, although we are editing it down now some) and has several sequels. We are possibly thinking about print publishing the sequels, but we're going to see how this goes first ...

Thanks for being in, hon!!! to borrow a phrase from you: squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!

[parisindy.livejournal.com]

I am actually going to start working on my own film this fall

struggling a bit with plot bunny as right now its going to be in black and white 1-5 minutes long and no sync sound, 16mm

i got a band to do music... i am just struggling i need a plot bunny... sadly my brain works only in big stories so i am struggling

I want to be Kripke when a grow up... hehe doesn't matter that i'm older then Jensen shhhh hehe.

I love that you write big stories.. there is nothing like creating your own universe... i got one huge story that i would love to go hog wild with.

I just finished a story called 'in the machine' it needs some polish but i was thinking of two things.. maybe turning it in to a script or trying to send it to a few sci fi mags.

anyways sorry i shouldn't be babbling!

what is the Scriptwriter's Network? Is that an American thing? I'm in Canada..not sure that makes a difference... maybe i am just out of the loop lol

[twasadark.livejournal.com]

How cool that you'll be doing your own film!! Wow! Sounds way too intimidating to me ... but it sounds like you're well on your way with a band and everything!

Ooh - being Kripke would be fun. Except I wouldn't want the whole baldness thing. I'm older than Jensen, too! Not QUITE old enough to be his mother, though.

And please, I love babbling!! I tend to do it quite frequently myself ... which of course you know well since you listen to the podfics. Bwa ha ha I slay myself.

Yes, the Scriptwriter's Network is local - a Hollywood thing. Here's the link if you're interested: http://www.scriptwritersnetwork.org/swn/index.php?page=Home

[parisindy.livejournal.com]

hehe darnit no way would i want to be bald!! hehe though i adore eric. I have a film degree so its not my first film, but its been a loooong time. I used to work on stuff.. in the art department, but its hard to move up here. Unless someone dies or moves to Vancouver its impossible to get ahead ...unless you make your own stuff. I've been working in an office.. but being there is killing me. I need to get back to doing what i love....I'm in my mid 30's.

thanks for the link! i can't wait for your story!!

i promise i will quit babbling now lol

[gembat.livejournal.com]

Ooh, I've been looking for something to read... Count me in!

[twasadark.livejournal.com]

Yay!! Thank you!!!

[avilina.livejournal.com]

Yay! I shall read!

I was excited to see this because I'm working on a novel project as I've mentioned in my LJ and I love having people on my flist who are doing similar things.

[avilina.livejournal.com]

Friended and linked on my lj. Perhaps do you have banners that we could put up too? I'd be happy to add one to my user info for you.

[twasadark.livejournal.com]

Oh, wow! You're awesome! We're actually waiting on the cover art - I'll let you know when we receive it.

Thanks so much!!! Yay!!!!

[americangrl69.livejournal.com]

Sounds interesting.

[twasadark.livejournal.com]

Thanks! :-)

[hotfuzz85.livejournal.com]

Ok. You've intrigued me.

Count me in.

[twasadark.livejournal.com]

Awesome! Thanks!! :-)

[moonshayde.livejournal.com]

Hmm. Sounds interesting. I'm not joining up just yet because I have a ton on my plate right now, but free stuff is the best way to get people curious enough to invest.

I'm also a writer with stuff circulating, so I love to support my fellow writers. I'll try my best to keep up, but I have editor deadlines looming, so please be patient ;)

ETA: Me no spell in the morning (or any other time) apparently.

[twasadark.livejournal.com]

LOL about the spelling. I can identify!

Thanks for your interest and solidarity :-)! I'd love to hear about your writing when you get the chance. Perfect icon, btw!!

[violetlemon47.livejournal.com]

Interesting - I'm in!

[twasadark.livejournal.com]

Yay!! Thank you!! :-)

[justy213.livejournal.com]

I've been playing with the idea of writing one of my many ideas and self-publishing. With the service Amazon.com and others provide, there's really nothing keeping me from doing except the expense of promoting it.
It's a brave thing to put yourselves out there like that and more power to you.
I want to work with Kripke!! Just like ya'll and I'll join the ranks of those who are older than Jensen.. but only by two years. *sheepish*

[twasadark.livejournal.com]

Yeah, promotion is the key to self-publishing, that's for sure. We're hoping 'word of mouth' helps us out. :-)

LOL about the "older than Jensen" fangirl crowd! Hey, since you'll be here in L.A. soon, you may want to consider joining the Scriptwriter's Network - http://www.scriptwritersnetwork.org/swn/ It's supposed to be the best group for screenwriters - or so I've heard from my screenwriting group. Let me know if you join - I know they host lots of events. Maybe I'll see you at one!