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  • The Canister X Transmission: Year Seven Newsletter Begins Saturday!

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    Yes, you heard that correctly, THE CANISTER X TRANSMISSION: YEAR SEVEN starts this Saturday! This past weekend I sent out the final issue of THE CANISTER X TRANSMISSION: THE VERY LONG YEAR SIX. It’s completed. It’s done. It’s also enother Eventual Book finished so look for the paperback and eBook editions later this year. And what’s special about the collected editions? They each contain an exclusive issue only available in the collected edition. Not shared anywhere. Just something between you and me.

    YEAR SEVEN is going to be a lot of fun. As per our usual newsletter year-switch routine, we’re changing up the format for the upcoming newsletter year again and the theme/concept is fluidity. What does that mean? The best way to find out the answer is to subscribe to my free weekly newsletter and get a free thriller e-novelette as a thank you for joining.

    Let us begin.


  • Horror Realm Interview: ZOMTROPOLIS by A.P. Fuchs

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    Last Sunday I once again had the pleasure of being interviewed by Travis Bruce of Horror Realm on YouTube. I was previously on his program discussing GIGANTI-GATOR DEATH MACHINE: TRIPLE FEATURE. This time we talked ZOMTROPOLIS: A RECORD OF LIFE IN A DEAD CITY, being a Youtuber and Funko Pops!

    As always, it was a pleasure to hang out with Travis as he and I are very similar in terms of our fandom.

    For your copy of ZOMTROPOLIS: A RECORD OF LIFE IN A DEAD CITY, please visit the following shopping links:

    Amazon (US)

    Amazon (CAN)

    Here is the interview:

    Horror Realm Interview: ZOMTROPOLIS by A.P. Fuchs

    If you’d like to get together via whatever medium and have a chat, drop me a line here and we’ll set something up.

    For other interviews over the years, please visit here.


  • Open for Interviews

    Open for Interviews

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    Last Sunday I interviewed with Travis Bruce for his Horror Realm YouTube channel. We had a blast last time talking about GIGANTI-GATOR DEATH MACHINE: TRIPLE FEATURE and all sorts of superhero talk and exploration.

    This time we got down to business and talked ZOMTROPOLIS: A RECORD OF LIFE IN A DEAD CITY. I was told the interview will air sometime this weekend so watch this space for a posting when it does.

    I’ve done a ton of interviews over the years, everything from a fellow creator’s blog straight through to radio and TV. I’m always open to doing more so if you’re interested in having me on your program or website, please let me know. We can talk books, comics, writing and drawing processes, recent releases, superheroes, monsters, and more!

    Let me know. Open for interviews. Thanks.

    Cheers.

    – APF


  • Why I Post What I Do – Author Blogs

    Author Blogs

    Many author blogs or websites are just about that: writing and books.

    Which is 100% fine. I used to do it. Many others I know still do it. But do you see that site banner up there? It says three things: Writer, Artist, Creator. And it’s the latter part that explains why I don’t just post about books and comics (as awesome as those are).

    I’ve talked about it before and I’ll mention it again, this site is about the long game in my creator/creative journey. It’s a showcase of the various crafts I practice. It’s also an information and entertainment source for you.

    Why the hotwheels? Why the Funko Pops!? Why the action figures and playing cards? Because the film medium is something I also enjoy. My skillset might not be top-notch (most of what I do behind the scenes is based off what I learned in high school multimedia class 25 years ago . . . and it still works).

    These creations and showcases are meant to compliment the books and comics and show that those things are made by a fan for the fans.

    Some stumbles across one of my posts via a search engine and soon they are whisked into a realm of heroes and monsters and fandom entertainment. Author blogs can be more than just books and writing, if you want.

    It’s that simple.

    Like I always say, there’s a method to the madness.


  • Patron-exclusive Essays and Articles Index

    It’s important to me to share information with fellow writers and artists whenever I can. I have a free section here for it on this site, but I also have a special section on Patreon for creators as well. The below essays and articles are only available on Patreon but they share over 20 years of knowledge of the self-publishing business and how it works.

    Patreon essays collection

    Click the image above to be taken to the page.

    The Secret to Social Media Success Part 1

    The Secret to Social Media Success Part 2

    The Secret to Social Media Success Part 3

    How to Write Well Every Time: Proper Writing

    The Road Back: How to Create Again After a Hiatus

    Spontaneous Book or Comic Marketing

    How to Maintain a Blogging Schedule

    How to Overcome Writer’s Block

    What to Do If You Think Your Arts Career Is Sinking Part 1

    What to Do If You Think Your Arts Career Is Sinking Part 2

    Should you Maintain a Creative Schedule?

    The One Marketing Trick Hiding in Plain Sight

    Creating: Time Allocation

    Business Card Division

    Project Cash Flow

    All of the above writing and self-publishing essays and articles are designed to help the creator, give insight, and, ideally, give their career a boost. I know the above has worked for me.


  • Patreon Invite

    Patreon Invite

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    A ton of cool stuff has been happening over at the Patreon page. It serves as a special place to hold all that I share in public plus a pile of stuff for patrons only. Right now we’re airing two serial books, behind the scenes stuff, special articles, blog posts, videos, and more.

    The patron-only video this month asks the all-important question: Does God Speak German? And before you berate me, there’s a reason for the video.

    It’s amusing items like the above that keep the page fresh, educational, and also entertaining.

    I’m having a lot of fun with Patreon 2.0 and I invite you to join me there for the same.

    Here’s the trailer:

    Realm of Heroes and Monsters Patreon Page Trailer

    See you there. Oh, don’t forget about the books and comics here on this blog, too.


  • Status Report – 021324

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    Status Report – 021324:

    All right, so things are starting to come together. Just over the weekend I received back the edits for AXIOM-MAN/CRIMSON CLOAK: SCARLET SYNERGY, which means that after I go over the edits (which is me doing just that: looking at the edits only prior to a final pass), the book goes into the production machine, gets a final look-over, then off to you, dear reader.

    I’m really excited to release this book. It’s not your usual Axiom-man story and it was a chance for me to start a mythology that may or may not be true. I’ll leave that to you to decide for when the book comes out.

    Also, I got the final piece I needed for my Writing 101 series I’m bringing to YouTube. There’s a method to the madness here and a bit of scheduling. It’ll all make sense as the episodes come out.

    Lastly, this week is also a major work week with a ton of hours needing to be put in so if I’m a bit silent on the social feeds, that is why.

    This has been your Status Report for 021324.


  • Station Ident – 020824

    Station Ident – 020824

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    Station Ident – 020824

    This is your station identification for 020824.

    I am . . .

    . . . A.P. Fuchs and welcome to my blog where I have all sorts of things going on. I’m an independent writer, cartoonist, and freelancer in the worlds of books and comics. This is Canister X, my official web site and the Realm of Heroes and Monsters, where we attempt to entertain and inform you on a regular basis. (We blog 6 days a week, sometimes 7 so be sure to bookmark this site.)

    I’ve been at this publishing thing for over 20 years and I still have lots to do. Presently, we’re big on video content—both longer videos and shorts and reels—and podcasts, so be sure you’re hooked up at the appropriate links below (podcast on YouTube).

    My, perhaps, too many social media presences are:

    MeWe

    Twitter

    Facebook

    Instagram

    Pinterest

    Tumblr

    LinkedIn

    WT.Social

    YouTube

    Ko-fi

    TikTok

    LinkTree

    Spotify

    YouTube Music

    My Patreon page is here. It’s a very special place where I post serial novels, serial comics, essays and articles on the creative arts business, behind-the-scenes secrets, artwork, photography, and more. Join me and my other patrons and be a part of something entertaining and interesting with consistent content. Check out the wicked trailer for the page.

    I’m also the writer/artist behind the webcomic, Fredrikus, which you can read from the beginning here.

    On Saturdays, I send out my newsletter, The Canister X Transmission. It’s a weekly newsletter where we all come together after a busy week, unwind, regroup, and kick off the weekend. Presently we are in The Very Long Year Six. Join us.

    End station identification.


  • How to Budget as an Author or Artist

    How to Budget as an Author or Artist

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    Last Friday, I released an important essay to my patrons on how an author or artist can managing funding their current and future projects while still reaping the reward. How to budget as an author or artist is huge right now in this digital do-it-yourself era.

    I cover a solid tip here on this site but the real meat and potatoes is below.

    Excerpt:

    “Money management can be the bane of many creators. It can be difficult to juggle funds for your project as well as keeping the financial reward from that project while also ensuring funds are available for the next project (never mind juggling the costs of life on top of this, especially in this era of inflation).

    Here’s a solid approach:

    First, understand the moment you decide to take your creation public and start charging money for it, you’re a business not a person. That’s how businesses work: They make something and sell it. No different here.”

    Please visit here for the rest of the essay. Its intent is to save creators headaches regarding funding their work.


  • 2024 Studio Changes

    2024 Studio Changes

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    Well, I’ve been working in the same space for almost five years. This is the only room in the house that accomodates my desks and equipment to bring you books and comics and a pile of other stuff.

    However, it’s time to change the decor and shuffle things around. Depending what Melinda says, I might even be able to free up an additional 2′ x 6′ area that’s presently occupied within the studio. As well, with a new studio layout comes new decorations so I’d like to showcase the studio as it is right now one more time before we say farewell to this version and change things up for 2024 and beyond.

    Here’s the teaser I shot to hint at the tour:

    The Phantom’s Door. A.P. Fuchs Studio Tour coming soon to YouTube

    And here is the tour itself. Hope you tune in when the 2024 studio changes kick in and all is complete and a tour is given.

    See you inside.

    A.P. Fuchs 2023 Studio Tour