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  • Self-publishing: Playing the Long Game

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    Self-publishing: Playing the Long Game

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    2023 has been about me making broadstroke creation moves, playing the long game the key component behind each stroke.

    There is a reason I’ve been regularly posting videos to this site despite it being about a writer/artist amlnd books and comics.

    There’s a reason behind setting myself up and creating content for various platforms.

    There is a reason behind why I constructed Patreon 2.0 as I did.

    The list goes on.

    What you’ve been seeing on this site over the past year are groundwork foundation-laying moves that will aid 2024. You can’t build a house on sand. You need concrete.

    This is PROJECT REBUILD 2.0 and it’s working.

    Every action I take, and as I’ve mention in my newsletter, are meant to help Future Me along with Future Works which, in turn, help Future You, dear reader.

    A lot of PROJECT REBUILD 1.0 was more theory-based and planning-based versus actual execution of the theory. PROJECT REBUILD 2.0 has been the execution of 1.0.

    As I state in the below video, there is method to the madness.

    vLog – Method to the Madness

    2024 is looking to be a fairly big year self-publishing-wise. Lots of titles, so at present I’m mentally mapping out the year in terms of how to release everything and when.

    But that’s 2024 and we’re not there yet.

    2023 will continue, and finish, as it has been thus far.

    A new content schedule will be created for 2024, but as of now, this schedule will remain.

    Thanks for tuning in this year.

    More to come.

    Peace.

    – APF


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  • Goodbye TinyLetter; Hello MailerLite

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    Goodbye TinyLetter; Hello MailerLite

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    Well, MailChimp pulled the plug on TinyLetter, the newsletter engine I’ve using to send THE CANISTER X TRANSMISSION for about eight years. It was a great platform because it had a simple and direct, user-friendly interface and was perfect for a text-based newsletter like mine. But, alas, all good things must come to an end, I suppose, so thanks to fellow author Bobby Nash, he turned me on to MailerLite and from there I’ll be able to continue to send out new issues of the newsletter week after week. This change, of course, will involve some link adjusting and some web design stuff since all my sites have the TinyLetter subscribe box.

    Either way, we now have a new provider and there should be no interupption in service.

    You’ll also receive a free thriller novelette upon subscribing. Goes out Saturdays.

    Goodbye, Tinyletter. Thank you for your service.

    If you’d like to be a part of THE CANISTER X TRANSMISSION while I finish getting things all set up, please email me and I’ll add you to the subscriber list. You can also use the form above. The email-me option is there in case of glitches.

    Thanks.

    – APF


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  • Zomtropolis and Giganti-gator Death Machine Bestsellers

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    Zomtropolis and Giganti-gator Death Machine Bestsellers

    Zomtropolis and Giganti-gator Death Machine Bestsellers

    As per my distributor (Ingram), these two recent releases have been my bestsellers last I checked. I’m really proud of both books because they allowed me to explore the two areas of the monster genre that I really like: zombies and gigantice creatures. To see that people are picking up these books (and in print, no less, in this eBook era) is truly gratifying. At the end of it all, I just want people to read my stories.

    Thank you, dear reader, for making ZOMTROPOLIS and GIGANTI-GATOR DEATH MACHINE bestsellers.

    Grab your copy of ZOMTROPOLIS: A RECORD OF LIFE IN A DEAD CITY in paperback or eBook here:

    Amazon (US)

    Amazon (CAN)

    And snag a copy of GIGANTI-GATOR DEATH MACHINE: TRIPLE FEATURE in paperback or eBook here:

    Amazon (US)

    Amazon (CAN)

    And if you’re needing your superhero fix, lots to choose from in the CANISTER X BOOK AND COMIC SHOP right here on the site. Multiple vendors to choose from as well.

    Peace.

    – APF


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  • Canadian Scribbler: Collected Letters of an Underground Writer Book Spotlight

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    Canadian Scribbler: Collected Letters of an Underground Writer Book Spotlight

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    Bringing together letters from 2005 – 2013, Canadian Scribbler: Collected Letters of an Underground Writer is a look into the world of independent publisher, author, editor and cartoonist, A.P. Fuchs.

    Topics include: self-publishing tips and tricks, writing advice, the C4 Lit Fest short story critiques, Fuchs’s superhero epic The Axiom-man Saga, book reviews and commentary, the Second Coming, thoughts on the comic book market, the gray areas of modern day society, and much more.

    Includes letters to such literary notables as Stephen King, Dave Sim, George Clayton Johnson, Piers Anthony, Brian Michael Bendis, Kevin J. Anderson and many others.

    Always insightful, often witty and consistently inspirational, Canadian Scribbler: Collected Letters of an Underground Writer is a thoughtful collection of letters from one man whose passion for the creative industry—and trying to survive in it—shines through on every page.

    Canadian Scribbler: Collected Letters of an Underground Writer Book Spotlight

    Grab your copies of the CANADIAN SCRIBBLER: COLLECTED LETTERS OF AN UNDERGROUND WRITER here:

    Amazon (US)

    Amazon (CAN)

    Don’t forget to subscribe to stay up to date on all the latest videos.

    Thank you for watching Axiom-man TV.


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  • Realm of Heroes and Monsters YouTube Playlist Curation

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    Realm of Heroes and Monsters YouTube Playlist Curation

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    As my YouTube channel begins to grow, at this present stage I’ve come to a point where I had to adjust my playlists to keep things more ogranized for those who view and/or follow playlists.

    There are the news ones I created and organized. I have plans to tweak and adjust some more, but this is my start:

    Hot Wheels Batman Batmobile Playlist

    Funko Pop! Collection

    Hot Wheels Shorts and Reels

    Patron-exclusive Videos

    Promotional Videos

    Superman Collectible Shorts and Reels

    My Top Videos!

    So as you can see, 5 lists were created to better sort the channel which makes for easier navigation.

    Feel free to explore the above and don’t forget to subscribe to the Realm of Heroes and Monsters on YouTube. Helps keep the book and comic machine going.

    Peace.

    – APF


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  • Canister X Mailbag – Circle K DC Herobadges Unboxing – Nov192023

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    Canister X Mailbag – Circle K DC Herobadges Unboxing – Nov192023

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    Went down to the corner store for bus tickets and came back with something much more exciting . . . Herobadges from DC Comics!

    Let’s open ’em up and see who we’ve got!

    Canister X Mailbag – Circle K DC Herobadges Unboxing – Nov192023

    Don’t forget to subscribe to stay up to date on all the latest videos.

    Thank you for watching Axiom-man TV.


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  • Batman Batmobile Hotwheels Shorts and Reels No. 8

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    Batman Batmobile Hotwheels Shorts and Reels No. 8

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    It’s been a good while since I’ve done one of these blog posts showcasing some Hotwheels Batmobiles so here you go, three shorts and reels all in one place. Of course, a 9th volume is coming but one thing at a time.

    Cheers. Enjoy.

    Hotwheels Blue Dark Knight Batmobile – Buy at Amazon
    Hotwheels Batman: The Animated Series Batwing – Buy at Amazon
    Hotwheels Batwoman Batmobile – Check out the TV series

    Hope you enjoyed these Batman Batmobile Hotwheels videos!

    Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel for regular video content! No, really, it’s pretty cool. I even made a trailer for it.

    Thanks.

    As per usual, if you have collector video suggestions, you can contact me here.


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  • vLog – My YouTube Journey Part 2

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    vLog – My YouTube Journey Part 2

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    Fuchs talks about this second phase of his journey here on YouTube and what it’s really all about by citing Harvey Pekar and his work with AMERICAN SPLENDOR. Bottom line: It’s about being down-to-Earth and revealing everyday life. It’s about relating to viewers. It’s about the audience and one man’s effort to connect on some level with whomever tunes in.

    Watch.

    vLog – My YouTube Journey Part 2

    Check out A.P. Fuchs’s Books and Comics in paperback and eBook at:

    Amazon (US)

    Amazon (CAN)

    Canister X Book and Comic Shop

    Don’t forget to subscribe to stay up to date on all the latest videos.

    Thank you for watching Axiom-man TV.


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  • Station Ident – 112123

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    Station Ident – 112123

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    This is your station identification for 112123.

    I am . . .

    . . . A.P. Fuchs. I’m a writer, cartoonist, and freelancer in the worlds of books and comics. This is Canister X, my official web presence and the Realm of Heroes and Monsters, where we attempt to entertain and inform you on a regular basis.

    I’ve been at this publishing game for 20 years and I’m not done yet. 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 various social media presences are:

    Ello

    MeWe

    Twitter

    Facebook

    Instagram

    Pinterest

    Tumblr

    LinkedIn

    WT.Social

    YouTube

    Ko-fi

    TikTok

    LinkTree

    My Patreon page is here. It’s in Phase 2 and a special place where I post post serial novels, serial comics, essays and articles on the creative arts business, behind-the-scenes secrets, patron-exclusive videos and art, and more. Join me and my other patrons and be a part of something entertaining and interesting with consistent content. I even have a cool trailer for it.

    I also have a webcomic called Fredrikus. Go here to take a look.

    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.

    Finally, my Merch Shop is out in the world and is open for business. Playing cards, hats, shirts, zippos, flasks, and more await!

    End station identification.


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  • vLog – Hotwheels Collectibles Shopping Trip at Dollar Tree!

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    vLog – Hotwheels Collectibles Shopping Trip at Dollar Tree!

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    This place is my secret stash for hotwheels. Didn’t know they carried so many until I went in there looking for playing cards. I was let down on the latter but, boy, did they deliver on the former!

    Welcome to my Hotwheels Collectibles Shopping Trip at Dollar Tree!

    vLog – Hotwheels Collectibles Shopping Trip at Dollar Tree!

    Don’t forget to subscribe to stay up to date on all the latest videos.

    Thank you for watching Axiom-man TV.


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