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  • Digging Through the Archives

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    Digging Through the Archives

    Digging Through the Archives

    I started writing when I was 19. That was a long time ago. Not all work was published. Some was work by a young writer learning the craft; some was work after he started to get the hang of it.

    There are some–going off memory–cool stories and concepts that were created but never made it into the reader’s hands. Not because the stories were terrible. Those works never made it to print simply due to the path my writing career took.

    My plan is finish digging through the archives and see what material is available and if it’s any good or not. If it is, the work will no doubt need some editing and possible revisions, but perhaps the effort will lead the work to its final destination: You, the reader.

    I’m going to see what oddities I can find then take it from there.

    This year is already stacked with publications so as of right now, goal one is to assemble and assess then take it from there.

    Watch this space.

    – APF


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  • Status Report – 010224

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    Status Report – 010224:

    As we get back into real life after the break, it’s time to put 2024’s self-publishing and media plans into motion. A lot of thought and planning went on during the break, and now with that in place, it’s just an issue of carrying it out.

    This month, AXIOM-MAN/CRIMSON CLOAK: SCARLET SYNERGY is top priority if I want to make a late January/early February release deadline. As of this writing, the book is done and is in the editing phases and the cover is currently being created. Once these two parts are complete, then I’ll have the components to begin the book production process and get the project out to you. Due to the nature of publishing, this may create an earlier release (early January) or a minorly-delayed one (early February).

    All I know is the book is my main thing this month with everything else secondary. The secondary stuff will still happen, but the primary gets the, well, priority.

    Okay. Enough blabbing.

    Time to get this book out to you. To get caught up on THE AXIOM-MAN SAGA, please go here.

    Cheers.

    This has been your Status Report for 010224.


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  • 2024 Business Formulation: The House

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    2024 Business Formulation: The House

    2024 Business Formulation: The House

    If you’re a working artist or writer, you’re a business. No other way to look at it. Work in exchange for funds. That said, with a flooded market and publishers doing less and less for their creators, it’s on the creator to advocate for their own work. How hard you advocate determines the success of your project (to a degree; usually a fairly significant degree).

    I have a lot of odds and ends on the business side of all this that need tending to. Some of it is standard business maintenance, others parts are new ventures to augment my books and comics. Some will be done via trial-and-error, other parts will be sureties. That’s not to say there is a recipe for succeess because what works for one creator doesn’t always work for another.

    As I wrap up 2023, the bits and pieces I’ll need for 2024 are becoming more and more clear. Some tasks are simple so it’s just an issue of simply doing it, checking the box, then leaving it alone. Other items are ongoing, and as I explained in one of my patron-only essays, I employ as much tech help as is possible/affordable/reasonable to get done what needs doing because I’m a one-man show.

    2023 was certainly a year of establishing PROJECT REBUILD 2.0 and maintaining that foundation. 2024 is about building upon it with small goals that’ll eventually lead to a house. But how are houses built? Foundation (done), first floor (in progress), second floor (conceptualized). The shiny doorknobs and window drapes and crown molding will come later. As it stands right now, 2024’s first floor to my house is currently being framed on top of the completed basement. Since I know my schedule and limits, 2024 is about the first floor as the primary goal. If the first floor is built ahead of schedule before year’s end, then work will begin on the second floor, and if not, no problem because I’d be happy just getting the first floor done by this time next year.

    Yes, I’m talking in metaphors, but it’s the best way to explain this past year and the plans for next.

    This year is in the bag. Done. Basement complete. Time to pull out the tongue-and-groove flooring and start locking it down on the joists.

    We have walls to build.


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  • vLog – The Lord of the Rings vs The Dark Tower (Hollywood, Listen Up!)

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    vLog – The Lord of the Rings vs The Dark Tower (Hollywood, Listen Up!)

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    On this day of Festivus, my head wandered into Stephen King territory and I started thinking about how a proper adaption of THE DARK TOWER series has not yet been done. There’s been talks for years but, ultimately, fans have never received the entire series in film. In this video I compare THE LORD OF THE RINGS to THE DARK TOWER in terms of an opinionated approach as to how to tackle such an immense project. It all comes down to one word . . . which you’ll have to watch to find out. (I’m the worst, I know.)

    Ultimately, however, I do think we owe Stephen King some gratitude after all he’s done for the literary world and pop culture in general.

    vLog – The Lord of the Rings vs The Dark Tower (Hollywood, Listen Up!)

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  • 2024 Broad-and-Loose Publishing Plans

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    2024 Broad-and-Loose Publishing Plans

    2024 broad and loose publishing plans

    If you’ve read my newsletter, it was revealed that in terms of publishing focus regarding 2024, my current plan is to first see 2023 through to the end in terms of content releases and year-end fiscal wrap-up. In short, do some fun stuff and conduct some actions on the business side of things so come midnight, December 31st, 2023 will be done business-wise. So that’s where my headspace is at: 2023 see-through then, in my mind’s eye, a division line then on the other side of that line, 2024.

    2024 is currently planned publication-wise in broad blocks.

    Here’s where the headspace and planning is at as of this writing:

    Fiction:

    Late January/early February – AXIOM-MAN/CRIMSON CLOAK: SCARLET SYNERGY teamup novella release.

    Approx. June/July – AXIOM-MAN: BATTLE OF POWER TRILOGY, the final arc within the series that wraps up the first act of the overall AXIOM-MAN SAGA. These books are created back-to-back with a planned three-part cover image so when you put the books in a row, you get a full, cool image that compliments the story. At the same time, each cover of the three-part image will stand on its own.

    Non-fiction:

    March – CAUGHT IN BLACK HEADLIGHTS

    Late April or May – THE CANISTER X TRANSMISSION: THE VERY LONG YEAR SIX

    The following titles are either done or nearing completion so their specific release windows aren’t known until I analyze where each project is at and then can time it from there.

    CANADIAN SCRIBBLER: COLLECTED LETTERS OF AN UNDERGROUND WRITER Vol. 2

    GETTING DOWN AND DIGITAL: HOW TO SELF-PUBLISH YOUR BOOK 2nd Edition (updated and revised since the 1st edition’s info has become stale-dated over the years)

    Comics:

    Fall 2024 – FREDRIKUS Nos. 1 and 2 in print and eComic

    Regarding the above non-fiction, and since my focus will be 90% on fiction, the above non-fiction titles are presently “floater titles” in my head therefore to be released/peppered throughout the year. If it turns out my blocked-out timing is off or life happens in a way that legitimately alters the above plans, then all of the above non-fiction releases are subject to change release-wise, with perhaps a title or two saved for 2025.

    In short, fiction first, non-fiction second, the fiction releases being the priority.

    Since I’m such a planner-aheader, and can only think in so much detail about said ahead plans, as of right now, the loose release block schedule above is the best I can offer at this time. Timing and more concrete info will be announced once things begin to lock down.

    Lastly, the fiction focus for 2024 is superhero stuff. My last couple releases (ZOMTROPOLIS: A RECORD OF LIFE IN A DEAD CITY and GIGANTI-GATOR DEATH MACHINE: TRIPLE FEATURE) have been monsters so we’re getting back into the heroes side of this whole REALM OF HEROES AND MONSTERS thing.

    There may or may night be a couple of surprises. I have something quick planned but it involves another person and in this game, when it comes to working with others, certain allowances need to be made because sometimes things happen beyond your control and you just have to wait it out so no official announcement or projection regarding this possible project(s) until things are more solidified.

    2024 should be a good year.


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  • Christmas Holiday 2023 Creative Plans

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    Christmas Holiday 2023 Creative Plans

    Christmas Holiday 2023 Creative Plans

    Last week of working like a dog then a holiday break for 10 days. Really needed and really looking forward to it . . . but that doesn’t mean I’ll be doing absolutely zero.

    While there will be little things to get done during the break, namely life stuff, here is my general holiday overview divided into blocks big and small.

    Dec. 22 – Midday. Nap (if work is done early)

    Dec. 23 – Festivus. Decompression day and the airing of grievances on my Facebook page to help with the decompression

    Dec. 24 – Rest and Christmas Eve stuff

    Dec. 25 – Christmas (with a special video on YouTube that is interesting but will also make you laugh)

    Dec. 26 to Dec. 30 – A combination of relaxing and binge creating for 2024 and one more Christmas gathering but I don’t know the date. Probably the 26th or 27th.

    Dec. 31 – New Years Eve. I’m too old to do the stay-up-til-midnight-then-kiss-the-girl thing. I foresee a later night but in bed before we travel through time into a new year.

    Jan. 1 – Last day of rest so the aim is to do as much nothing as possible

    Jan. 2 – Back to real life

    And those are my Christmas Holiday 2023 Creative Plans.

    That last date scares me at the time of this writing though, because, right now, worn out, I don’t want to deal with real life. Need the break. I do know, however, the break will be a full recharge if it’s anything like my same-length break in the summer, which is a good thing.

    There you go. General holiday plans, subject to change as per the rules of Christmas Holidays when things can turn on a dime.

    I hope you’re looking forward to Christmas as much as I am. I have some really cool, special-to-the-individual gifts to hand out and I can’t wait to see their reaction!

    Peace.


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  • Patreon 2.0 Thus Far

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    Patreon 2.0 Thus Far

    Patreon 2.0 thus far

    It’s been a little over a month since Patreon 2.0 launched.

    Since then, here’s a list of patron-exclusive content that’s aired so far:

    PE: Copper Horse (photo)

    PE: I Wonder What They’re Gonna Think? (Blog post))

    PE: Welcome to Patron-exclusive Videos! (video)

    PE: Quick Note – About Serial Books

    PE: Welcome to CAUGHT IN BLACK HEADLIGHTS

    ZOMTROPOLIS – 11

    PE: Quick Note – A.P. Fuchs LinkTree

    PE: Ye Olde Sawblade (photo)

    PE: Behind the Scenes – Caught in Black Headlights

    ZOMTROPOLIS – 12

    Where Did the Sunshine Go? (from CAUGHT IN BLACK HEADLIGHTS)

    ZOMTROPOLIS – 13

    PE: Creating: Time Allocation (essay)

    PE: Quick Note – ROHAM: STORY TIME with A.P. Fuchs Season Length

    PE: Gnome nom nom (photo)

    PE: Quick Note – Out of Order?

    ZOMTROPOLIS – 14

    PE: The Day I Almost Died (video)

    That Cold Chatter (from CAUGHT IN BLACK HEADLIGHTS)

    PE: Behind the Scenes – FREDRIKUS Pages

    ZOMTROPOLIS – 15

    PE: Quick Note – You Can Look Ahead

    PE: A Drop of Ink on Silver Sphere (photo)

    Lots more set for the New Year with much fun and excitement to come. I hope you join me on this journey.

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  • 2023 End-of-Year eBook Sale! Superheroes and Monsters, Oh my!

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    2023 End-of-Year eBook Sale! Superheroes and Monsters, Oh my!

    Smashwords 2023 End of Year Sale

    You wanted a deal, you got a deal!

    From December 15 – January 1, 2024 ALL my eBooks at Smashwords are either free or 50% off. This is an excellent chance to get caught up on all the superhero and monster reading you’ve been meaning to indulge in but haven’t been able to.

    This deal is temporary and Smashwords is the only place to get it. Reliable transactions, multiple eBook formats to choose from for nearly all titles. The REALM OF HEROES AND MONSTERS at Smashwords is your oasis.

    Just go here or click the image above and grab a read. Fill your device. Pop a balloon. I don’t know. Just check out a book, eh? (That’s Canadian for, “Please take advantage of this 2023 End-of-Year eBook Sale because it doesn’t come around often.)

    Thank you in advance for your support.

    Peace.

    – APF


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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.

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    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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  • Zomtropolis and Giganti-gator Death Machine Bestsellers

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    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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