Author: John

I’ve finally decided I’ll be working on the second and final drafts for Longevity, Book 3: Wandering!

By John Irvin

            Yes, remember last week I was struggling to figure out which way to go? Which book to start or continue with? Should I go with the next book in Longevity, the next book in Magic’s Time Split? Or another story?

            My original publication timeline had May as Book 3, Wandering, coming out in publication. So I’ve decided to stick with that. I’ve begun working on the second draft this week and thanks to the donations already made to my team’s GoFundMe campaign for the book our, I’ll be able to use that designated amount specifically set aside for the next few books’ publications.

            You can help my people and me get to our goal quicker! This way, we’ll be prepared for when the States re-open, finally, and things get back to normal and this Book Tour can be set up!

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I may actually be able to publish this one on time too. Although, the plan is to only concern myself with publishing the Hardcover and EBook formats with the rest—six to go—and continue that way until I’m finished next year.

            That will cut down on costs for ISBNs and other expenses for now. Once the entire series is published, I can go back and publish the Paperbacks.

            I’m also hoping, before this year is out, to publish the first Audio. We shall see.

            Maybe, I’ll use that as a reward for my future Patreon supporters? There’s an idea.

            You would get upfront and first-hand experience of my books in audio! Then, I would have to question whether I’ll share them with the rest of the world and publish later. Hmm, lots of things to think about for the future.

            For now, I need to focus on the present, a lot to do!

            I want to also share the link to my revised Book 2, Independence, in the Longevity series. The cover was finally fixed and she is now available to order. Things are still looking up.

            If you want to listen to me reading a snippet from this new book of mine, check out today’s vlog episode over on my YouTube channel:

            I hope you continue to stay safe and well, make sure to show love in the midst of all this growing hostility I’ve been noticing of late. Destruction only comes from hate and division. Love brings creation and miracles.

            And I’m not spouting some over-used mantra. This is the truth, my friends.

          Until next week, y’all have a great life.

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Struggling to decide where to go next after finishing a Book? Step back and go where your fingers lead.

By John Irvin

            I finished the final draft for Book 5, Beasts Will Change, in the Magic’s Time Split series last week and published it on Kindle and Nook over the weekend! Then I sat down on Monday morning for my writing session….nothing happened.

            You can order a copy on KINDLE or NOOK!

          Nothing happened…

I wasn’t sure which series to delve further into. Should I go back to my Ikkilion Chronicles for my Patreon supporters? I still only have one patron over there. Not to mention, my focus has been on the GoFundMe campaign. I’m still a week ahead of schedule with the posts, but next week, I’ll either be canceling the serial for a little while or I need to get more out.

            But I hate feeling rushed, because you can sense it in my writings, I’m told. So I try to stay away from feeling rushed.

            Hence the stepping back.

            I”ve got Book 3, Wandering, in Longevity already written, so I could go back to that and work on the second draft, stepping closer toward publication for that. We shall see.

            Or, there’s always Book 6, Mountains Are Living, in Magic’s Time Split where I’ve already written the first two or three pages. I could continue that, get the first draft finished, and work on the second draft next month, preparing it for publication.

            Although, I was originally planning to publish Wandering from Longevity in May. So I’m now being torn back and forth now.

            Time to take a breath and calm down…

            That’s all you can do, when confused, breathe in, breathe out. Yes, this world has us feeling like we have to race and run around like chickens with our heads cut off. But there is no sin in pausing for a breath.

            As long as you don’t turn around, you’ll keep heading forward.

            Success if learning from, not just your failures, but these moments of indecision as well—because your mind can get overcrowded from opinions, other people’s as well as your own. Your gut knows where it’s going. Learn to follow that…

            As for the crowdfunding…

            A little side note, to update you on where we’re at with the GoFundMe fundraiser. We’ve reached almost $800! Now, of course, that means we still have quite a ways to go till we reach the total goal of $10,000. But that shouldn’t daunt us. Perseverance is how we get to success.

            We just need to figure out a better way to advance this, to bring in those donations. There’s only so much cold pitching a team can do on Facebook.

            I’ve also pitched about thirty individuals, but about 95 percent of them just read the message and don’t even respond. Sweet and thoughtful, I know. You just learn to laugh and move on.

            Because it’s those few who actually do donate who make it worthwhile.

            You can help us out by clicking this image below and donating to our cause.

          Until next week, y’all have a great life.

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It truly is all about mindset and perception.

By John Irvin

          This week is my biweekly YouTube episode, check out the link here:

            What my week has looked like so far…

            I’m finishing up the final draft for Book 5, Beasts Will Change, in the Magic’s Time Split series. It’s a little tough, because my personal printer broke down and with the Floridian “stay-at-home” order, it’s kinda hard getting around to a shop that will print stuff for you.

            So I’m having to do it the old way—editing and revising in Microsoft Word on my laptop screen. This is tough because it tires my eyes out and words blur together easily. Compared to actually having the pages printed, it’s a slower process. But we’ll get through it, just like we’ll get through this pandemic.

            More exciting news, I’m starting the preliminary stages with a potential client for ghostwriting a book. I can’t say anything about who and what it’s for, but I can say, I’m looking forward to this endeavour and it will be a blessing in many ways.

            The GoFundMe campaign is rolling along. It’s a little slow, but we’re only in the second week so still plenty of time. We’re at three percent raised, I think, might be a little more.

            I’ve also been conducting training sessions as a back-up producer at a Car Clinic here in town, it’s only a two day a week job so not stressful at all. Plus, it’s more fulfilling than a pizza delivery job as it actually helps people solve problems.

            Back to the Campaign…

            Back to the GoFundMe campaign, I do want to reiterate that we will be giving out rewards once the campaign is closed in May. These past few days, I’ve been specifically asking individuals for, at least, a $10 donation. Some have donated more while others have donated less.

            We appreciate each one no matter how much they give, because, every dollar, truly does count.

            With Corona hanging out, it is hard to know who still has jobs, who has to wait till this is all over to get back to their jobs, who is receiving paid-leave, etc. So we are just asking, if you are able, please think of us. Think of the lives I, as an author, could be touching later on this year.

            And Corona, I have one thing to say. GO AWAY!

          Until next week, y’all have a great life.

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It has already proven a challenge, which I already knew it would, but still.

By John Irvin

          Yes, it has been a challenge, but my team and I are still confident we will be able to convince people to donate to our fundraiser. The Book Tour isn’t set until August so dear, sweet, and thoughtful Corona should be gone by then.

            She and I in the meantime seem to be in some kind of competition for people’s attention.

            What about you, any projects that are struggling thanks to COVID-19?

            Hang on, we will get through this.

            No vlog for today. But quite a bit going on in the life of John Irvin.

            If you are able to spare $5 or more, we would be much appreciated, and I can promise you, there are rewards involved once the campaign is finished. GoFundMe, for some unexplained reason, simply won’t allow me to share that on the page.

            Here’s the link to go support an aspiring Authorpreneur!

            TOWARD THE PACIFIC BOOK TOUR

          Working on this month’s featured book…

            While I’m slowly finishing up the Ikkilion Chronicles for my Gryphon supporters on Patreon, I’m also working on the final edits and revisions for Book 5, Beasts Will Change, in the Magic’s Time Split series.

            On top of that, I’ll be working on the first draft for Book 6, Mountains Are Living!

            Our friends are discovering the Magic-ruled timeline they’ve been living in is flourishing more and more with monsters and creatures and wonders galore.

            With the former United States succumbing to the Vampire pandemic, the war raging, new creatures are shifting onto the stage—shapeshifters. And I’m not talking about just werewolves. There are weretigers, werebears, and more! Oh my!

            Checking out worlds beyond this one…

            Hey, I also do propose something here. Many states and countries are now under forced quarantine. You’re stuck in your homes, bored out of your minds. Why not read a book? I’ve got quite a few books up on my menu, click on the “Books” tab.

            I have read and heard from my fellow authorpreneurs that in-print distributors are behind schedule thanks to the corona issue, so e-books are more mainstream right now. Good news for you, most of my e-books are under $2.99!

            Well, I hope you try them out and enjoy and if you are able to donate to the fundraiser, thank you from the bottom of my heart!

          Until next week, have a great life.

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Today’s Vlog, Today’s Publication, and Tomorrow’s Launch.

By John Irvin

          I can’t believe it is here! Well, almost. One more day—almost puts a song in my head…one day more, another day another destiny…okay, I’ll stop.

            But, yes, Launch Day is tomorrow. I’m already adding the GoFundMe team page link to my website now.

            Here’s today’s vlog episode talking about it all. It’s a shorty, kinda making up for the super long one a couple weeks ago that gave all the info about the fundraiser, the rewards, the hopeful Book tour in August.

            Watch the video here:

            Publications galore.

And not only are we ready to launch this campaign, my team and I would like to introduce my newest publication in the Magic’s Time Split series.

            Book 4: When Nights Bleed is now available on Amazon Kindle and Barnes&Noble’s Nook!

            Check out the links here or in the description on my YouTube’s episode.

Writing, writing, and more writing.

            I’ve been writing more and more these past few days, closing in on finishing the episodic serial exclusive for my Patreon Gryphons. The Ikkilion Chronicles have been a fun story to explore. My friends, Pwyll and Fea, have discovered things about themselves that no one normal would ever find out.

            The plot twists have surprised me at times. Overall, the adventure has been fun and hilarious and scary at times. It’s a little bittersweet finishing this series up.

            If you’d like the full backlog, please, make the $5 pledge per month and you’ll get it weekly along with two ebook novellas.

            Tomorrow, I hope you check in to my website and click on the GoFundMe link, make a donation, and help my team and me get that much closer to having this dream made into a reality.

            Thank you again for stopping by!

          Until next week, have a great life.

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Since losing my main income source, I’ve had so much time to work on my Authorpreneur Business.

By John Irvin

          Yes, the pizza delivery job ran my truck—the only means of transport for me—into the ground. I’m not looking for pity, there are lots of people going through worse hardships.

          Y’all, just one word: love. Make sure you show love and compassion to your fellow human beings. I’m seeing so much hatred and back-biting on the news, I can’t get on social media or Google without seeing some headline. I’ve come to the conclusion, if this were the zombie apocalypse, we wouldn’t survive it—we’re too divided!

          I don’t want to be a downer, but that’s the truth of it.

          Off my soapbox, on to personal updates.

          With all the free time, I’ve been applying to proofreading jobs through my secondary persona: IrvinProofreading.com. I’ve also been writing more and preparing several more ebooks for publication.

          Speaking of which, Magic’s Time Split, Book 4: When Nights Bleed will be due for publication on the 22^nd of this month!

          I’m scheduling the next three Ikkilion Chronicles episodes over on Patreon for my Gryphon patrons and will be continuing the writing in that serial until the end of this month.

          How’s the Campaign going?

          The GoFundMe team and I are gearing up. Launch Day is eight days away! I’m finishing up the final additions to our group page this weekend then I’ll be passing the share link out to every one in the team.

          We are pumped and excited to share this with you soon!

          Speaking of books, how about that Quarantine?

          With everyone turning into an introvert these days, people are wondering what to pass the time with. Yeah, you do have TV and social media scrolling, but how about doing something life-altering, maybe even world-changing? How about read a book?

          And who better to follow than an author? I’ve got a slew of books for you! Check them out: amazon.com/author/irvinnovelist76

          Until next week, have a great life.

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I’ve now been hosting a YouTube channel called John Irvin, Author Journey Series. Check it out at YOUTUBE.COM/AUTHORJOURNEY

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