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  • Station Ident – 101223

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    Station Ident – 101223

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    This is your station identification for 101223.

    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 still have plans. 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

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    LinkedIn

    WT.Social

    YouTube

    Ko-fi

    TikTok

    LinkTree

    My Patreon page is here. It’s a special place where I once again plan to post post serial novels, serial comics, essays and articles on the creative arts business, behind-the-scenes secrets, and more. Join me and my other patrons and be a part of something entertaining and interesting with consistent content.

    I also recently added a strip my webcomic, Fredrikus. Go here to check it out.

    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 new Merch Shop was launched last week and is open for business. Playing cards, hats, shirts, zippos, and more await!

    End station identification.


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  • vLog – Thanksgiving Beer Can Video 2023

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    vLog – Thanksgiving Beer Can Video 2023

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    From my old man’s garage, October 8, Canadian Thanksgiving 2023.

    Just showing off some cool beer can art that caught my eye and also a brief message about making a little bit of coin while, more importantly, helping the environment.

    And, yes, you have to be over 18 to watch it. I don’t want to be a bad influence on the younglings even though the content is harmless. Alcohol, you know?

    vLog – Thanksgiving Beer Can Video 2023

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    Thank you for watching Axiom-man TV.


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  • Status Report – 091223

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    Status Report – 091223:

    Work, work, work. That’s what’s been happening every day since I got back from vacation.

    See, I’m middle-aged, which means–though still a ways off–retirement is approaching and I need to be prepared, especially in today’s economy, so I’ve been burning the candle on both ends with the day job and then with writing and publishing outside those hours. I also need to ensure a future for my kids. Not that I’m to take care of everything for them, but rather have the means to do nice things with them and their one-day families.

    The latest development-in-progress is an exclusive Axiom-man site, one solely dedicated to him and his adventures across various media.

    See, here at the Realm of Heroes and Monsters, the ol’ Canisterx.com, is a compilation of all my work, besides my webcomic. I want Axiom-man to have his own space and breathing room on the Web. I have for a long time. He had a site once, one dedicated to his webcomic, which was the published issues serialized on the Web. But he never really had a home and it’s time he gets one.

    So I’ve been working on that as well as toying with the idea of bringing my Patreon back in a kind of Version 2.0. It’d be streamlined, simple, loaded with content, and worth the $5-a-month I plan to charge.

    But one thing at a time.

    Axiom-man first.

    If you have not read the character, I suggest getting your feet wet with the first book. It’s the origin story and Axiom-man’s first big battle with a supervillain. It’s the story that started it all and spawned (thus far) seven additional books plus a side adventure and some short stories.

    By the way, he’ll show up in the podcast soon and in other ways on the Web as well. Stuff is done but I’m releasing things slowly instead of all at once. People are busy on the Internet and to dump everything Axiom-man on them all at once would only cause them to move on. So, yeah, a little at a time.

    Okay, that’s enough for today. Time to get back to work.

    Peace.

    This has been your Status Report for 091223.


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  • vLog – Reflections at Cherry Hill 2023

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    vLog – Reflections at Cherry Hill 2023

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    Just looking out onto the lake, thinking of some things and sharing them with you.

    It’s good to take time to reflect on one’s self, take inventory, improve on what needs improving, be thankful for that good thing which has been achieved.

    Reflect.

    vLog – Reflections at Cherry Hill 2023

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  • Status Report – 083123

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    Status Report – 083123:

    Man, it’s been awhile since I’ve done one of these. The last one was this entry.

    Lots of web work being done these days. During my hiatus, my sites, my social networks, my books–everything got left behind and now, behind the scenes, needs some sprucing up. Most of it is metadata work and I’ve also been spending some of my time picking at a secret fun project that I hope to reveal soon. In fact, though I haven’t officially announced it, there is a link to it on this site.

    Can you find it?

    So, yeah, throw in the day job and I’ve been pulling 12-hour days since August 8th. Worth it though. Needs to be done for a variety of reasons.

    YouTube is my big thing right now. Lots of content going up, mostly on a daily basis. Shorts and reels, long videos and podcasts. Plenty going on at the REALM OF HEROES AND MONSTERS on YouTube.

    I hope to do more interviews this fall and into next year. I had a blast on Travis Bruce’s YouTube channel, which you can watch here. (And be sure to subscribe to both our channels. It’s Nerd City!)

    On a serious note, I’ve been getting my thoughts together on doing a in-depth vLog on anxiety. It’ll be for adults only as I don’t want a kid (or even teen) stumbling across it because it will tell the hard truth about anxiety and its various treatments and I don’t want that info entering ears that might not be ready for it. In other words, I don’t want to scare a young person. But anxiety occurs at various degrees so some might not find it frightening, but others might, depending where they’re at. Even some adults might get triggered so I’m gonna try and remember to announce a little disclaimer at the beginning to avoid that.

    Anyway, the vacation I took at the beginning of the month did me wonders. It was a good reset and recharge for getting back to real life. Bittersweet that it’s over; almost like a dream. I’m hoping for a break at Christmas so we’ll see what happens.

    By now you’re probably sick of hotwheels videos. C’mon. It’s the batmobile. The coolest car around. Anyway, one more to air then I’m outta cars to show. Need to find one more so I can put together a third volume compilation of hotwheels shorts. Volume 2 is set to air Monday.

    Regarding FREDRIKUS, I have one more strip done. I thought it was colored but when I went to look into it, I learned that the page is done and scanned but that’s as far as it is. Next step is to enhance the scan so the blank ink is nice and sharp then color it. I think that’ll be a weekend task and then I’ll air it for you.

    Well, time to go. Work to be done.

    Cheers.

    This has been your Status Report for 083123.


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  • Oregon Vacation Highlight Reels and Shorts Part Three

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    Oregon Vacation Highlight Reels and Shorts Part Three

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    Here you go, the final installment of my vacation highlights.

    It was a much-need vacation and a lot of fun. Lots of sights, lots of rest and relaxation, and a little bit of flying.

    Looking forward to my next vacation, whenever that will be.

    Enjoy the final reels and shorts from my holiday.

    Pacific Ocean off the Coast of Oregon in Lincoln City
    Ahhh, go fly a kite
    Bubble lamp at a gift shop.
    Time to take flight and head home
    Amongst the clouds, looking for Superman

    And there you go. I hope you enjoyed this little series of posts highlighting some moments from my vacation. Time to save up for the next one.

    Please subscribe to my YouTube channel for more free entertainment!

    Don’t forget to read a book or comic while you wait for the Realm of Heroes and Monsters: Story Time podcast.


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  • Oregon Vacation Highlight Reels and Shorts Part Two

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    Oregon Vacation Highlight Reels and Shorts Part Two

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    Continuing our adventures through Oregon. We landed in Portland. Went to Gaston, went to Lincoln City, went to Hillsboro, and more.

    Here are some more good times from our trip.

    Here’s me trying a Connecticut lobster roll for the first time, the lobster lathered in butter. It was amazing.
    This street drummer was busting out the beats. So cool.
    Mutton Bustin’. Didn’t know it was a thing. It’s basically bull riding for kids but on sheep.
    Mr. Bull shooting the bull with me while he ate.

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    Don’t forget to read a book or comic while you wait for Oregon Vacation Highlight Reels and Shorts Part Three.

    Peace.


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  • Oregon Vacation Highlight Reels and Shorts Part One

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    Oregon Vacation Highlight Reels and Shorts Part One

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    During the first week of August, I took my first vacation in approximately seventeen years. It was much needed as I was very burnt out from working.

    My girlfriend (author Melinda Marshall) and I had a great time. We decompressed, got to relax, took in some sights, and even the airport experience and airplane ride (Westjet) was pleasant.

    Below are some hightlight reels and shorts from the trip. Hope you enjoy them.

    Please be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel for more free entertainment!

    Peace.

    Driving through the Portland tunnel.
    Seals swimming at the Oregon Zoon.
    A couple giraffes giraffing at the Oregon Zoo.
    A lion and his mate strolling together. Don’t steal his girlfriend!

    More Oregon Vacation Highlight Reels and Shorts to come. Stay tuned . . .

    Read a book until next post. 🙂

    Cheers!


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  • vLog – The Pacific Ocean

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    vLog – The Pacific Ocean

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    Here’s a new vLog while staring out onto the Pacific Ocean on the West coast in Lincoln City, Oregon. I had my feet in the water and even took a slurp of it (then spat it out–so salty) just to say I’ve been in–and tasted–both oceans. I saw the Atlantic Ocean in Florida and now the Pacific Ocean in Oregon.

    Here are some thoughts while staring out onto the never-ending blue of beautiful water and the white crests of waves.

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    The Pacific Ocean off the West coast of Oregon

    Since this is a vLog, don’t forget to check out the About Me page on this site for insight into what I do. Thanks.


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  • A.P. Fuchs TikTok Channel Introduction

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    A.P. Fuchs TikTok Channel Introduction

    Here you go, folks, my TikTok introduction video which I finally had time to create. I do hope you subscribe to my channel. What’s cool about TikTok is I can quickly vLog about things, showcase collectibles, promote my books and comics, and just have a good time without going through the longer video production that I normally do for my YouTube videos. (Which, by the way, as of this writing, I have two cool long videos to put together and post so stay tuned.)

    So, yeah, here I am on TikTok. Come join the party!

    @apfuchs

    A.P. Fuchs TikTok intro. Here’s an overview of my channel: Books and comics I create, collectibles, fun, and everyday life stuff. Leave your TikTok link in the comments. See you! #TikTok #APFuchs #introduction #tiktokintro #tiktokintroduction

    ♬ original sound – A.P. Fuchs
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    If you need to contact me, as always, use the contact page on this site. Peace.

    Edit: When I set up this post, the video showed up fine but when it posted-posted, the video gets cut off. I’m going to leave it up as it’s probably WordPress and the TikTok embed feature working out a few bugs. Hopefully it’ll post in full soon.


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