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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 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 – Zomtropolis (and more) Unboxing – Nov242023

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    Canister X Mailbag – Zomtropolis (and more) Unboxing – Nov242023

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    We got in some book stock, both for readers and for the vanity shelf. The big deal is the unboxing of ZOMTROPOLIS: A RECORD OF LIFE IN A DEAD CITY, my latest novel. Come tune in as we look at what Santa Printer sent in the mail.

    Canister X Mailbag – Zomtropolis (and more) Unboxing – Nov242023

    Grab your copy of ZOMTROPOLIS: A RECORD OF LIFE IN A DEAD CITY at:

    Amazon (US)

    Amazon (CAN)

    Check out A.P. Fuchs’s other books and comics at:

    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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  • A.P. Fuchs Patreon Page 2.0 is Live!

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    A.P. Fuchs Patreon Page 2.0 is Live!

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    Welcome to Patreon 2.0, my second effort on the platform. I made sure to load it full of patron-exclusive goodies plus a bunch of stuff that’s available to everyone as I don’t want to put all my work behind a paywall.

    As a patron of my page, you get the following:

    $1 – Tip Jar. That’s all it is. Your reward is my gratitude.

    $5 – Full monthly access to all public content that I put on the Web PLUS PATRON EXCLUSIVE content not found anywhere else except via Patreon. Thus far, they are:

    • Patron Exclusive Photography
    • Patron Exclusive Essays
    • Patron Exclusive Behind the Scenes
    • Patron Exclusive Artwork
    • Patron Exclusive Videos
    • Patron Exclusive Blog Posts
    • Patron Exclusive Quick Notes
    • Patron Serial Novels

    Hope you join me and dive in head first into the REALM OF HEROES AND MONSTERS on Patreon.

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    See you there!

    – APF


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  • Patreon 2.0 Hits November 13, 2023

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    Patreon 2.0 Hits November 13, 2023

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    It is true.

    It is time.

    Patreon 2.0 launches this November 13. I’m aiming to premiere the trailer Sunday evening then do a full-blast posting Monday to launch the page and invite one and all into the PATREON REALM OF HEROES AND MONSTERS.

    There are two tiers and they’ll be displayed in full on launch day, but to sum them up, they are:

    Tip Jar: $1. Just a general tip to help me along in the art world with my deepest thanks.

    All-Access: $5. For just five bucks a month you get everything content that I put on the Web plus the following just for you:

    Patreon artwork collection

    Artwork only revealed here. Nowhere else. Public art is here.

    Patreon behind the scenes collection

    Learn what goes on behind the scenes in bringing you books, comics, art, podcasts, videos, and more. (This is stuff I don’t talk about or show openly.)

    Patreon videos collection

    Entertaining and/or informative videos made only for patrons.

    Patreon serial novels

    It began with GIGANTI-GATOR DEATH MACHINE and continues with TWO other running serials.

    Patreon photos collection

    Photos taken EXCLUSIVELY for this page. Sometimes I add my own sparkle, other times not, but they’re always interesting.

    Patreon quick notes collection

    Quick little notes or did-you-knows just for you.

    Usually bits of info that are hopefully insightful or useful.

    Patreon essays collection

    For those interested in the craft of storytelling through various mediums, both the creative side and the business side.

    Like the Quick Notes, these are intended to be helpful.

    And there you have it. If you were a previous patron, you know I always deliver content on time without excuse. As well, if you were a part of Patreon 1.0, please get in touch.


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  • A.P. Fuchs – Realm of Heroes and Monsters | YouTube Channel Trailer

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    A.P. Fuchs – Realm of Heroes and Monsters | YouTube Channel Trailer

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    It’s gotta be years that I’ve meant to do this, and even more recently since I’ve been regularly posting videos to my YouTube Channel, both longer videos and shorts and reels.

    So this is it. My YouTube Channel Trailer.

    Official channel description:

    Welcome to my channel here on YouTube. My name is A.P. Fuchs and I’m a writer and artist from Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. My whole thing in the creative world revolves around superheroes and monsters and pop culture. Here on this channel you’ll find all of it, everything from superhero and monster book spotlights, to podcasts, to collectibles, to shorts and reels, to vLogs and more!

    Come along with me on my journey through the Realm of Heroes and Monsters, and let’s have some fun along the way.

    Welcome to my world.

    For more about me, please see the About section here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@apfuchs/about

    A.P. Fuchs – Realm of Heroes and Monsters | YouTube Channel Trailer

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

    Thank you for watching Axiom-man TV.


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  • Patreon 2.0 Update

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    Patreon 2.0 Update

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    Patreon 2.0 is coming along. You should see the new layout, the new features, the new coolness of it all. I’m working hard to get things ready for you and to entertain you when you become a patron. The page is still a work-in-progress at this point with no official launch date. However, at the rate things are going, it’ll be soon-ish.

    Just keep checking back here at the blog for an announcement as well as on all the socials.

    Like they say, stay tuned . . .


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  • The Canister X Transmission: The Long Year Five

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    The Canister X Transmission: The Long Year Five

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    Begin transmission . . .

    Running from May 2018 to June 2020, The Canister X Transmission was sent via email to readers worldwide.

    Readers received updates straight from A.P. Fuchs that were meant to entertain, educate, and inform.

    The Long Year Five was a long time in the making with A.P. Fuchs battling an illness which prevented him from sending out newsletters every week. During this tumultous time, Fuchs eventually got better and continued the tradition of sending a letter to his readers.

    Topics include: Future marketing plans, tech issues, Patreon, website overhaul, project talk, and more.

    Exclusive to this collection is a special Issue Two Hundred-nine A newsletter unavailable anywhere else.

    Welcome to The Canister X Transmission: The Long Year Five.

    Available as a paperback at:

    Amazon (US)
    Amazon (CAN)
    Amazon (UK)
    Barnes and Noble

    Available as an eBook at:

    Amazon Kindle (US)
    Amazon Kindle (CAN)
    Nook
    DriveThru Fiction
    Smashwords

    For other newsletter collections, please visit the Book and Comic Shop.


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