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• April: A Love Story

  Posted on April 22, 2014 4:11 pm by A.P. Fuchs

  April: A Love Story

  

  Some moments come along and your world—your life—changes. Something shifts inside and everything’s the same yet somehow different. Sometimes someone comes into your life and helps you to breathe for the first time, to think with clarity and to give you truth and joy.

  Often, we never see it coming. But it also happens when we need it the most and, usually, when we don’t realize we need it.

  For Joseph Bailey, life has come to a standstill; existence, living, call it what you will, have stopped moving, stopped flowing, stopped growing. Those he knew while growing up seemed to have gone down the right path, creating a so-called normal life. He’s not sure if he followed.

  Spending lonely nights writing comic book scripts and hazy afternoons watching cartoons brings him to his knees, and he needs something—maybe even someone—more. One Friday, while at a coffee shop working on a new comic script, Joseph is interrupted when a quirky girl with long black hair and smooth-as-marble gray eyes sits down across from him, seeking sanctuary from her controlling boyfriend, Dan.

  Her name is April.

  All seems under control even when Dan follows her in to the coffee shop, looking to patch things up. At least, that’s what was supposed to have happened. Once Dan leaves, Joseph figures his work is done and April will be on her way, never to be seen again. Instead, she stays, removes her sweater and orders an apple cider. Just then something slips inside Joseph, something good, right and pure.

  Their weekend begins.

  From a quiet night in an old railway car to seeking the undertones of humanity at the art gallery, to bringing to light the tender commonalities that we as humans share, April is a story of how a simple chance meeting can hold you and protect you, and give you what the human heart is continuously after—

  Hope.

  Available as a paperback at:

  Amazon.com
  Amazon.ca
  Amazon.co.uk
  Barnes and Noble
  Other On-line Retailers

  Available as an eBook at:

  Amazon Kindle
  Drivethru Fiction
  Smashwords

  Want more love stories like April: A Love Story from Peter Fox? Check out My Angel and Me, a short story about how love changes you completely.

  
  

  📂This entry was posted in Books Fiction 📎and tagged April Books eBooks hope love story romance

• What Happened with my “Retirement”

  Posted on April 22, 2014 2:24 pm by A.P. Fuchs

  Without giving the finer details, the bottom line is one thing happened: I crashed.

  Crashed and burned.

  In some ways I’m still burning.

  It was a cumulative thing, years of being a one-man band publishing house and a writer. In my career since 2004 I published over a 100 books for other people plus around 30 of my own never mind some comic projects. Most of them were since 2009. That’s a lot for any person in terms of all the work involved for each project plus all the work the administration and logistics side of things demand. It basically got to the point where I was spending so much time running the business that keeping up with my own writing was difficult.

  I’m grateful for the career, to be sure, and have learned many lessons and made many friends along the way, but it became too much.

  I realize it was all self-instigated as I wanted a career in this business so badly I was willing to go the distance to get it. I’m like that: willing to move mountains to get what I want. A good trait and bad, depending on how you look at it.

  But last year was a turning point. Leading into the summer I buckled down hard and produced a bunch of titles, five of them personal, the bulk of the writing for them being done on top of everything else. I started pulling away from the business before then but after the C4 Comic Con in the fall, it became too much. That’s when I totally burned out. Still tried working through it, but if you’ve ever gone through a burnout, you know how hard it is.

  Fast forward to the beginning of February this year and a traumatic personal event happened that rocked my world and led to a three-day panic attack with trouble breathing, violent shaking and a complete meltdown and, well, given the circumstances, I had to shut everything down completely.

  Only so much one man can handle.

  About a month and a half later is when I restarted some things, having finally got some stuff sorted out, but in the end, what happened was beyond just being overworked.

  It cut deep, it got personal, and the only choice given all that happened was an utter pulling of the plug.

  I feel bad and I know I let some people down. I’m sorry for that. Was never my intention for things to fall apart. Thought I could handle it all.

  I was wrong, and I’m so very sorry.

  So here we are, still in recovery mode, trying to get some stuff done from a new perspective and a new stance on the type of work I’m willing to get behind. There’s a spiritual component to all this as I’ve preached on here before, and for years I struggled with the type of material I was putting out. See, I wanted this job so bad I made certain compromises to get it. I’ve been writing since 2000, and having been aiming for a career in the creative field since 1995, first comics then books. The obstacles and trials I’ve been through to make it happen–I could tell you stories. Things finally came to a head in February and I had to make hard choices.

  I suppose in the end all this only adds to my writing and publishing experience, having now added “complete shut down” to my resume.

  I’m in a rebirth stage right now, still sorting through things, still wrapping up loose ends.

  It’s my hope that–because all this book stuff is such a public endeavour–my years of working in the small press and the reputation I’ve built will be enough to help cover this bump in the road.

  It’s also my hope this entry has helped those who looked on and wondered what was going on get some clarity as to what happened. I hope those I let down will cut me a break and we could still be friends.

  I hope that as time passes and life goes on, we can all look back on this and say, “It was a wild time, but we’re in a better place now.”

  Thank you to those who’ve shown support along the way. Thank you to my readers for reading my material. Thank you to my friends in the business who helped make me the writer and publisher I am today.

  Thanks for listening.

  Onward.

  
  

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• Getting it Done and Writer Word Count Meters

  Posted on April 16, 2014 1:39 pm by A.P. Fuchs

  I did a panel on Time Management at the Central Canada Lit Fest a few weekends ago. While I went over several points and gave suggestions on budgeting one’s time for writing, my main message was simply this: get it done.

  That’s it, and that’s the real secret to a writer’s management of their time. It all comes down to actually writing versus humming and hawing about when to do it or how. Just sit down whenever possible, write, and go until the clock runs out or your story is done.

  It really is that simple.

  So in keeping with that spirit, I’ve set up word count meters on the side of this blog, the aim being to let you follow along as I write each project. Word counts listed are approximate and are not updated in real time. Likewise, final word counts are estimates. I’ll adjust the meters accordingly if it turns out something will be longer or shorter than predicted. I’ll also try to update my progress whenever possible.

  You might also notice the listing of three Secret Projects. They pertain to yesterday’s clue about how I want to present this website. That’s all I’m saying for now and I’ll let you speculate on what they could be. I started one of those Secret Projects today.

  In other news, I’m still rereading The Axiom-man Saga so it’ll be a while yet before I start writing the new installments. Need something else to keep my hands busy in the mean time hence the new projects.

  So it’s just me, the keyboard, some ideas . . . and getting it done.

  
  

  📂This entry was posted in Writing 📎and tagged blog Central Canada Lit Fest The Axiom-man Saga Time Management writer word count meters Writing

• Retool, Recover, Rebuild

  Posted on April 15, 2014 12:24 pm by A.P. Fuchs

  In light of all that went on with my temporary retirement, there is a lot of aftermath to deal with. Part of it is rebuilding this website, so over the course of the coming weeks you’ll be seeing reposts of old information.

  You’ll also be seeing the relisting of some more titles. I’m out of the horror game, but there are still some non-horror titles of mine that haven’t yet been brought back. They’ll be listed here like the others via the Book and Comic Shop link and also on the left sidebar.

  As for retooling, there’s a way I want to present this site and there is something going on behind-the-scenes to make that a reality. It’ll be awhile yet, but you’ll know it when you see it.

  As a hint . . .

  End transmission.

  
  

  📂This entry was posted in Stuff 📎and tagged rebuilding website

• Taking Notes Superhero Style

  Posted on April 11, 2014 4:01 pm by A.P. Fuchs

  As per my last post, the project right now is to reread The Axiom-man Saga thus far. It took a few days to get going, but now I’m in the midst of reading the first book. It’s strange reading it as just a reader versus going over it for edits. I admit that the editor side of my brain is looking at ways to tweak this or change that, but then I remember that I’m reading it for the joy of reading it and also to take notes, no other reason. A writer’s work is never done, it seems. The book was also written by a different guy some eight years ago. I was a different man back then with a different writing style.

  It is cool, however, to see the character in his infancy, to see him stumble along as he tries to figure out this whole superhero thing. At the time the story takes place, he’s only been at it four months, a time frame that isn’t long enough for someone to be truly adept at being a hero. It’s also neat considering I know where the story goes and is going, and I’m looking at Axiom-man thinking, Man, you have no idea of the scope of things ahead of you, how your universe and the reason for your existence is this huge thing and here you are still getting used to wearing a costume beneath your clothes.

  Like the picture shows, I’ve been taking notes, little things that I want to mention in the upcoming four-book arc or things simply for me to keep in mind while writing it. The main points I’m after are mythology-related and certain items that foreshadow where I’m ultimately leading everybody. I want to make sure I don’t leave anything out because the upcoming storyline is meant to wrap up everything that’s come before.

  After reading this first book, it’s onto First Night Out, which takes place between the “Four months earlier . . .” segments of Axiom-man and the novel’s main story.

  Like last entry, I’m asking for those who’ve read the series to come forward and write reviews. Reviews help spread the word and I’m hoping to grow The Axiom-man Saga in the coming year into something more prominent in the superhero fiction market.

  On a side note, I’m tabling at the Winnipeg Comic and Toy Expo this Sunday at the Viscount Gort Hotel in Winnipeg. Hope those in town can come out, say hi, and talk superheroes with me.

  Until next time . . .

  
  

  📂This entry was posted in Axiom-man Superhero Fiction Superheroes 📎and tagged Axiom-man First Night Out notes reviews superhero superhero fiction market superheroes The Axiom-man Saga Viscount Gort Hotel Winnipeg Winnipeg Comic and Toy Expo

• Undeniable: A Supernatural Thriller Novelette

  Posted on April 7, 2014 1:17 pm by A.P. Fuchs

  Undeniable: A Supernatural Thriller Novelette

  

  When Duncan and his son Kyle are arrested for their faith, they are subjected to bloody and horrific torture that brings them to sanity’s edge and death’s door.

  Physically broken and emotionally spent, the real threat is if they will finally break spiritually.

  His eyes removed by his tormentors, Duncan is blind, and it’s only when he asks God to see again is it revealed to him what is really going on beyond the natural realm.

  Amidst all the blood, the pain, and the hissing of demons, will Duncan break, or will he prove that Jesus is Undeniable?

  Recommended for fans of Frank Peretti and Ted Dekker.

  Available as an eBook at:

  Amazon Kindle
  Drivethru Fiction
  Smashwords

  Need another supernatural thriller? Then look no further than the Book and Comic Shop.

  
  

  📂This entry was posted in Books Christianity Fiction 📎and tagged eBooks faith Frank Peretti God Jesus novelette supernatural thriller Ted Dekker Undeniable

• Look, Up on the Screen! The Big Book of Superhero Movie Reviews

  Posted on April 7, 2014 1:08 pm by A.P. Fuchs

  Look, Up on the Screen! The Big Book of Superhero Movie Reviews

  

  Superheroes have invaded film more in the past decade and a half than they have in their entire history. From major blockbusters like Man of Steel and The Dark Knight Trilogy, to DC Entertainment’s line of fantastic direct-to-video animated films, to other super-flicks like The Incredibles, superheroes are enjoying a major resurgence in popular culture and fans have now entered a golden era of superhero cinema.

  Lifelong superhero fan and author A.P. Fuchs has made it his mission to see every superhero movie that’s been brought to screen. Collected here are his first one hundred reviews, covering the major blockbusters of today to the lesser-known super flicks of yesterday along with everything in between.

  Reviewing such classics as the original Christopher Reeve Superman films to the jaw-dropping Marvel Phase One series that include Iron Man 1 and 2, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America and The Avengers, to the movies that arguably started the current age of superhero cinema: The X-Men franchise, he’s got this amazing genre covered. Also included are a multitude of animated features, superhero movies that didn’t quite hit at the box office, pulp heroes and more.

  Look, Up on the Screen! is a collection of reviews for the serious superhero filmgoer from a diehard fan who’s seen nearly all of what the superhero motion picture field has to offer. Whether your theatre is at the cineplex or in your own home, this is one collection that’s a must-add to your bookshelf of behind-the-scenes goodies, movie guides, superhero film novelizations and graphic novels.

  Available as a paperback at:

  Amazon.com
  Amazon.ca
  Amazon.co.uk
  Barnes and Noble
  Other On-line Retailers

  Available as an eBook at:

  Amazon Kindle
  Drivethru Fiction
  Smashwords

  For other non-fiction like Look, Up on the Screen! The Big Book of Superhero Movie Reviews, consider Canadian Scribbler: Collected Letters of an Underground Writer.

  
  

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• About

  Posted on April 1, 2014 4:37 pm by A.P. Fuchs

  Writer and Illustrator A.P. Fuchs

  

  A.P. Fuchs is a working writer and illustrator, and the author of more than forty books. He is most widely known for his superhero epic, The Axiom-man Saga, and his shoot ’em up zombie trilogy, Undead World.

  He’s been an independent publisher since 2004 and has played every role in the publishing business, including–but not limited to–editor, book interior and cover designer, publisher, and marketer.

  His spectrum of work includes fiction, non-fiction, poetry, comics, essays, and articles. He also writes a weekly newsletter called The Canister X Transmission, which you can subscribe to here.

  He can be found on most social networks sharing information.

  Join his Patreon journey for serial novels, essays, behind-the-scenes stuff, and more at www.patreon.com/apfuchs

  Writer and illustrator A.P. Fuchs makes his home in Winnipeg, Manitoba, smack dab in the middle of North America.

  
  

• Project Announcement: Axiom-man, Four-book Arc

  Posted on April 1, 2014 2:14 pm by A.P. Fuchs

  

  Last entry I mentioned I decided what series of projects I’m going to do next.

  Today I reveal them.

  They are four new books in The Axiom-man Saga!

  They will make up the first-ever prequel and trilogy in the series. They will still follow the main feature/episode/main feature/episode reading format established thus far, with the prequel to be an episode novella and the trilogy–name to be revealed later–to be one main feature book, an episode, then finishing in a main feature book.

  I have these all blocked out in my head and what each one is going to be about. The plan is to tie up all loose storylines from the first seven books.

  The cool part, too, is these will all be written marathon-style as I’ve found with my past few books that I write really well just going whole hog and typing 6-10k a day (sometimes more). For this series I plan on writing all four books first then releasing them so fans can get the whole story in one shot instead of waiting between each installment.

  The titles for each of the books will be revealed after they are written. I found a word count widget–I think it was yesterday–that I’m going to use for each one and post them on the side of the blog so you can check in and see the progress of each book as I go along. The goal word count will be an estimate as I really don’t know the final word count until a book is finished, but the widget requires I put something as my end game.

  This week is Spring Break so my boys are home thus working is tricky as I juggle Dad duty and book stuff, so my first step is to re-read The Axiom-man Saga to date and make sure I remember all loose threads so they can be addressed when I go to town writing the new series. I also have some cool plans for the cover art so I’ll be getting in touch with the artists soon to share with them my vision.

  I’m really excited for this next set of books as they’ve been in my head for years but only now is Axiom-man at a point in his superhero career where he is able to take things to the next level.

  In the meantime, I’m asking readers who’ve read the first Axiom-man book–or any of the others–if they’d be willing to put up a review on Amazon. Reviews go a long way in selling books and I’d really like Axiom-man to have his day in the sun, so if you’ve enjoyed any of the books in the series, would you be willing to help out and take a few minutes to post a review? The first book in the series can be found on Amazon here. Thank you to those who are able to write something. It means a lot.

  I have more things planned as we lead up to the release of this new story arc, but in the meantime . . . I got some reading to do.

  
  

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• Decision Made – Next Series of Projects

  Posted on March 26, 2014 1:46 pm by A.P. Fuchs

  The thing with writing is that, at times, certain ideas speak to you louder than others, and over the past few days one idea–make that four interconnected ideas–have been pretty loud and clear in their intention–dare I say need–to be written.

  So that’s what’s happening next.

  I’ve made my choice in terms of what the next series of projects will be. I use the word “series” on purpose and as a hint as to what I’m going to start writing soon. As a second hint, the ideas have been brewing for quite some time, but the other day I finally got this realization as to how I’m going to present them. It’s one idea, four parts: a prequel and a trilogy.

  Also have a marketing plan formulating for them once all is said and done, but part of it might entail doing not only title reveals on this blog but those word counter things I’ve seen where you can check in here and monitor my progress via a progression bar. The only downside to those bars is, so far as I know, they need a predetermined word count to be entered. This is information I don’t have. I can ballpark it, but I have no idea on the outset the exact length of any book I write.

  So we’ll see.

  In the meantime, I’ve finished my rough draft of the five panels I’ll be doing this weekend at Lit Fest. Will give it a quick once-over and fill in any gaps, then will review it once I’m actually at Lit Fest and ink in any changes/additions before speaking.

  If you are or will be in Winnipeg, details for the Central Canada Lit Fest can be found at their website here.

  
  

  📂This entry was posted in Stuff Writing 📎and tagged blog Central Canada Lit Fest marketing plan panels series Winnipeg word counter Writing