Here I go again, like an ape with a Rubix Cube. So I’ve got this author that I think is doing a pretty incredible job. His book isn’t necessarily in my genre or writing style, but I’ve got a huge appreciation for his realistic depictions of the BOHICA nature of historical warfare. For the acronym challenged (huge Hi-Five to the PC police) that’s "Bend Over, Here It Comes Again!". I can’t find the Review button on his book’s page. Is there a prerequisite that he has to meet before it appears, or is my incredible relationship with technology getting in my way?

Thanks again!

John Michaels

Hey, it’s not my book but I wanted to turn people on to a pretty incredible historical sci-fi fantasy that I got the chance to preview.  It presents an amazing depiction of one of the most brutal periods of warfare in history. The Builder’s Spark, by Thomas Maur, is worth taking a look at and supporting.  I got the chance to speak with the author about the direction that the book is going, and I think that the series of books that he intends to create will cross genres. His storyline will be drawing in audiences that enjoy a strong female lead character and Steam-punk style biomechanics as well as a World War 1 style of warfare where honor isn’t a thing of the past. He hinted at some serious plot twists that will make for great story telling in the future, as well.  Look him up, follow his book and feel free to ask him about his plot devices. Pretty epic and worthy of mention, in my opinion.

https://www.inkshares.com/thomas-maur

Thanks for stopping by!

-John Michaels

    I am a new author and I’ve been inundated with great reviews from friends and family. Unfortunately, the kindly jaded views of friends and family are about as useful as pipe bumpers on a Geo Metro, so I’m looking for some more brutal and armchair type of criticism. I’m not a professional anything, and actually take constructive criticism pretty well, so please feel free to have at it! As with all second guessing authors, I’ve caught and continue to catch editorial issues and technical glitches in my writing. That being said, I welcome the same from anyone else who realizes that when brass checking a 1911, you see the shell through the slide as opposed to the ejection port.  *forehead slap*

https://www.inkshares.com/books/fire-sale-death-of-an-eagle-89e378

Thanks for reading, thanks for following if you like it, and thanks for helping make me better at writing!

*Edited to add disclaimer -  I am a former Marine. My work isn’t for the feint of heart. If you get easily offended by dirty humor or consider realistic vulgarity disgusting, my work isn’t going to suit your tastes. Therein lies the warning.*

I’m wondering if there’s some sort of online hub (aside from this forum here!) where Quill writers can connect to one another and share advice! One of the things I’m noticing here is that there’s not a ton of guidance for us once we hit our goal and are in the process of editing our MS, hiring cover artists, and most importantly - finding creative ways to promote our work. Because we don’t get a huge boost from Inkshares in this capacity, I’d love to find some sort of board where we can help each other! And/or if one doesn’t yet exist, find other writers who’d like to start one. :)