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Author Interview This interview was a lot of fun. NeoStarling and I talk story, characters, and the upcoming finale.

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Vol 3 | Title & Cover Reveal

Vol 3 | Title & Cover Reveal

Confession, title reveals make me far more nervous than cover reveals. Once a title is out is out there you can’t change your mind.

First off, the answer is “Yes.” I’m fully aware that TNA is an… unfortunate… acronym.

Second, some of you may be thinking, “Wait, wait, wait… The Never Army. Isn’t that also the name of your e-mail subscriber list? What are you playing at here?”

Okay you…

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Book Three Update

Hello Gentle Readers,

Given the frequency with which I’m getting update requests, I feel its time to put everyone at ease about book three.

I’m still working on it. This will remain the case unless I die…

…or fall into a coma

…or lose my hands

…something really terrible will have to happen.

No, the manuscript is not as far along as I’d like. I’m about 60% of the way through the first draft.

Now,…

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What Books Inspired You to Write?

I get this question often and my answers always feel vague. The question isn't as straight forward as it seems--I end up in a thought labyrinth as I over-dissect the exact meaning of the word "inspired?" 

What Books Inspired You to Write?

I get this question often and my answers always feel vague. The question isn’t as straight forward as it seems–I end up in a thought labyrinth as I over-dissect the exact meaning of the word “inspired?”

So here are a few answers for each of the ways I might take the question:

Are they asking: What books of fiction have had an observable influenced on the stories…

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Overly Sarcastic Productions

The Never Hero is now the proud sponsor of an episode of Trope Talks!

So, about a month ago, I asked Red & Blue from Overly Sarcastic Productions if I could sponsoring an episode of their Youtube Channel.

I’ve been a fan of their content for about six months. If you’ve never checked them out I recommend it!  If you’re a fan of The Chronicle Of Jonathan Tibbs, you’ll love Red’s segment: Trope Talks

Basically, If Collin and Hayden stopped arguing and combined their…

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Observations On The Writing Process | Catalog Entry #451546217.23

Observations On The Writing Process | Catalog Entry #451546217.23

As I’ve been working on the finale for The Chronicles of Jonathan Tibbs I’ve been repeatedly experiencing creeping productivity lows followed by surges.

This can be attributed to a number of different factors. A main one being that I now have a one year old that makes it harder than ever to get time in front of the keyboard.

That said, there are things happening in the actual writing this time…

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Gumshoe Hodges

The following took place after I spent two hours on the internet staring at women butts. For context, I was on a quest to help my wife find a pair of jeans to replace her favorite pair that she’d worn to death…

Me: I give up! I can’t even find the brand or any sign that these damn things ever existed. All the labels have worn off and the only clue is the stupid lightning bolt embroidery on the…

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Steps to not writing a Boring Passage

Steps to not writing a Boring Passage

As I was working on book three today, I found myself thinking that the real challenge in writing a story comes down to the question: What to do with the boring parts?

Side note: I mean, its not boring to me, of course, but I get why readers could disagree.

So far, I’ve had a lot of fun writing exciting portions of the book, but inevitably, those scenes depend on their supporting context to make…

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Updates

Since March I’ve been getting questions from readers worried that there is no planned third installment into The Chronicles of Jonathan Tibbs (TCOJT). If you fall in that group I want to relax your concerns. I’m working on the next book daily. I have an infant these days, so sometimes I only get butt-in-seat-typing time for twenty minutes, but I use it to move the project forward.

I have a working

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The Never Store

So you finished reading The Never Hero. Then, needing a Never Fix, you immediately picked up a copy of The Never Paradox, and now you’re waiting for book 3:

The Never _______!!

Ahhh man… T. Ellery hasn’t even announced the book’s title yet? What is a Jonathan Tibbs fan to do in the meantime!

I’d recommended checking out the new Never Store! The place where you can pick up some Never Gear:

Never…

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Rocking Self Publishing Author Interview

Rocking Self Publishing Author Interview

Hi Folks! I was recently interviewed on the Rocking Self-Publishing Podcast.

I had a great time talking to Simon about the The Never Paradox and all that came between book one’s release and the sequel. We discussed the fans and beta readers who stepped up to see it through–and a few of you will recognize yourself in the stories.

Hope you enjoy! Follow this link to podcast interview!

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The Never Paradox - Kindle Edition - Now Available

The Chronicles of Jonathan Tibbs finally continue on Kindle!

Today is the day folks!

The Chronicles of Jonathan Tibbs finally continue on Kindle!

Thank You! All of the readers out their who have supported the series, if it were not for you, this wouldn’t have been possible!

Updates On Other Formats

You will find a progress bar on the right hand side of the page that shows how far along each format is in the process. Below are some specific details.

Paperba…

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SEQUEL NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER

SEQUEL NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER

Okay Folks, are you sitting down? This isn’t a drill! I’m normally a bit longer winded, but typing with one hand while burping a newborn tends to cut down one’s prose to an absolute minimum…

THE NEVER PARADOX CHRONICLES OF JONATHAN TIBBS Volume II NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER

Additional Details

Release date is set for March 23rd! This edition with sell for $5.99 shortly after release date, but Pr…

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Baby X Has Arrived

My wife and I woke up the morning of January 6th to find her water had broken.

Hi All,

I’ve been MIA the last few days, and lot of you have likely guessed why.

My wife and I woke up the morning of January 6th to find her water had broken.  Regardless of what thirty years of sitcoms had me imagining this moment would look like, we operated like a highly trained team of Navy Seals with 9 months mission prep.

But… as every Navy Seal might tell…

“No Battle BirthingPlan Survives…

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STATE OF THE SEQUEL

-you’ll notice some new progress reporting bars along the right-hand side. I am going to try and update these with my daily progress.

The last few weeks, I’ve seen a number of Never Hero fans express fear that The Chronicles of Jonathan Tibbs series is dead. Clearly, I am late with providing an update, because… *In case this reference is too vague 2016, may have taken a lot of lives—but it will never take our Sequel! Yes, the The Never Paradox is very far behind my original projections. When I first published The Never Hero, I…

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Balance Warrior Podcast - Author Interview

We talk story, characters, themes, and symbolism of The Never Hero.

Hi All!

I was recently interviewed on Balanced Warrior Podcast and the episode goes live today!

We talk about The Never Hero: What inspired the story, characters, themes, and symbolism– but we also geek out a bit and talk superheroes and scifi.

Want to thank host Red Foot (Jarret Kaufman) for having me on, I had a lot of fun!

Click here or image below to listen!

EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Today on…

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Ever Wanted To Ask Me... Stuff?

So, ever wanted to ask me something while I was on the spot? Here is your chance!

Nathan Van Coops, a friend and fellow author, is throwing a launch party for his newest title: The Day After Never (book three in the ‘Times Like These‘ series).

A few other authors, including but not limited to, Rysa Walker, Michael J. Sullivan, Bryan Cohen and myself, will be joining Nathan on Facebook during the online party. Each author will be doing book giveaways — along with other prizes —…

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