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  • Realm of Heroes and Monsters: Story Time Podcast Episode 26

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    Mercy

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    In today’s episode, Fuchs talks about the superhero dillema of whether or not killing is acceptable in certain situations. It’s a choice every superhero must make while they go about their crusade. Fuchs then dives into the serious question of whether you could commit such an act if needed, but more specifically, what do you do with it after. Toward the end, A.P. Fuchs briefly discusses the Story Time podcast the wrapping up Season 1.

    Then we head into story time with a superhero faced with a tough choice.

    Get your copy of FLASH ATTACK: THRILLING STORIES OF TERROR, ADVENTURE, AND INTRIGUE in paperback or eBook at:

    Amazon (US)

    Amazon (CAN)

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    Head on over to the REALM OF HEROES AND MONSTERS Merchandise Shop to check out independent art on a pile of awesome items.

    Realm of Heroes and Monsters Podcast Playlist

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    Please visit the Book and Comic Shop here on this blog. Lots of superhero and monster books to choose from in multiple paperback and eBook formats.

    Peace out.


  • REALM OF HEROES AND MONSTERS: STORY TIME with A.P. FUCHS: S01EP26

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    Episode 26: Mercy – Axiom-man confronts a man who slaughtered his family and has to make the difficult decision as to how to bring about justice.

    In today’s episode, Fuchs talks about the superhero dillema of whether or not killing is acceptable in certain situations. It’s a choice every superhero must make while they go about their crusade. Fuchs then dives into the serious question of whether you could commit such an act if needed, but more specifically, what do you do with it after. Toward the end, A.P. Fuchs briefly discusses the Story Time podcast the wrapping up Season 1.

    Then we head into story time with a superhero faced with a tough choice.

    Grab your copy of FLASH ATTACK: THRILLING STORIES OF TERROR, ADVENTURE, AND INTRIGUE in paperback or eBook at:

    Amazon (US)

    Amazon (CAN)

    Check out the REALM OF HEROES AND MONSTERS Merchandise Shop and support independent art on your favorite items.

    Realm of Heroes and Monsters Podcast Playlist

    Watch/Listen by clicking below.

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

    Keep up to date with all the latest podcasts from A.P. Fuchs at https://www.canisterx.com

    Check out his webcomic, FREDRIKUS, about an anthropomorphic dog in a dystopian sci-fi world at http://www.fredrikus.com

    His weekly newsletter, The Canister X Transmission, goes out Saturdays. Subscribe free at https://canisterx.com/the-canister-x-transmission-weekly-newsletter/

    LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/apfuchs

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


  • A Red Dark Night: A Novel of Blood, Gore and Terror Book Spotlight

    A Red Dark Night: A Novel of Blood, Gore and Terror Book Spotlight

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    “Fuchs is an exceptionally fluid writer with a keen inventiveness and proficiency sadly lacking in the works of many writers of today.” – Nicholas Grabowsky, author of Halloween IV and The Everborn

    Many summers ago, an evil presence known as a Bloodan visited Camp Silverway, a peaceful summer camp for teenage girls, and nearly killed a young girl named Shelly. Mary Thompson, a girl on a bunk bed near Shelly, watched as the creature made from blood and darkness, began to sink into Shelly and begin to feed.

    Through tears and cloudy vision, she also saw her friend rescued by a stranger in a black cape, with blue fire blasting from his hand.

    Never forgetting that night, Mary was tormented for years by the memory of what she saw, and now, twenty-two years later, she has returned to Camp Silverway as a camp counselor, trying to face her fear.

    However, what starts out as a fun summer soon comes to an end when not one, but several Bloodans return to the camp and begin killing again. As before, the man in the black cape, Tarek, reappears, yet he hasn’t aged a day since he rescued Shelly long ago.

    Shock upon shock ensues as Mary learns not only where the creatures and her hero come from, but also when. The Bloodans enclose the camp in a liquid red dome made of blood, and as everyone around her gets killed and the monsters multiply, Mary, her friend Sarah, and Tarek are left with no place to go.

    Except for maybe one.

    A Red Dark Night: A Novel of Blood, Gore and Terror Book Spotlight

    Grab your copies of A RED DARK NIGHT here:

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    Thank you for watching Axiom-man TV.


  • Patreon Invite

    Patreon Invite

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    A ton of cool stuff has been happening over at the Patreon page. It serves as a special place to hold all that I share in public plus a pile of stuff for patrons only. Right now we’re airing two serial books, behind the scenes stuff, special articles, blog posts, videos, and more.

    The patron-only video this month asks the all-important question: Does God Speak German? And before you berate me, there’s a reason for the video.

    It’s amusing items like the above that keep the page fresh, educational, and also entertaining.

    I’m having a lot of fun with Patreon 2.0 and I invite you to join me there for the same.

    Here’s the trailer:

    Realm of Heroes and Monsters Patreon Page Trailer

    See you there. Oh, don’t forget about the books and comics here on this blog, too.


  • Status Report – 021324

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    Status Report – 021324:

    All right, so things are starting to come together. Just over the weekend I received back the edits for AXIOM-MAN/CRIMSON CLOAK: SCARLET SYNERGY, which means that after I go over the edits (which is me doing just that: looking at the edits only prior to a final pass), the book goes into the production machine, gets a final look-over, then off to you, dear reader.

    I’m really excited to release this book. It’s not your usual Axiom-man story and it was a chance for me to start a mythology that may or may not be true. I’ll leave that to you to decide for when the book comes out.

    Also, I got the final piece I needed for my Writing 101 series I’m bringing to YouTube. There’s a method to the madness here and a bit of scheduling. It’ll all make sense as the episodes come out.

    Lastly, this week is also a major work week with a ton of hours needing to be put in so if I’m a bit silent on the social feeds, that is why.

    This has been your Status Report for 021324.


  • REALM OF HEROES AND MONSTERS: STORY TIME with A.P. FUCHS: S01EP25 – The Text

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    Episode 25: The Text – A texting-based communication between X and J prior to a secret mission.

    In this episode, A.P. Fuchs talks superhero motivations and what those really look like and how it can be a challenge for creators to come up with a plausible and believable motivation for their heroic character. Supervillains get a little more leeway because they’re generally crazy or have some kind of disorder, but the superhero motivation is looked at and ends with a summarizing statement Alan Moore once said regarding superhero motivations. After that, Fuchs gives a quick update on where his books are at in the publication process then heads right into story time, which is an experimental piece of flash fiction told in texting back-and-forth format.

    Grab your copy of FLASH ATTACK: THRILLING STORIES OF TERROR, ADVENTURE, AND INTRIGUE in paperback or eBook at:

    Amazon (US)

    Amazon (CAN)

    Check out the REALM OF HEROES AND MONSTERS Merchandise Shop and support independent art on your favorite items.

    Realm of Heroes and Monsters Podcast Playlist

    Watch/Listen by clicking below.

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    Be sure to subscribe for more stories like The Text to stay up to date on all the latest episodes.

    Keep current with all the latest podcasts from A.P. Fuchs at https://www.canisterx.com

    Check out his webcomic, FREDRIKUS, about an anthropomorphic dog in a dystopian sci-fi world at http://www.fredrikus.com

    His weekly newsletter, The Canister X Transmission, goes out Saturdays. Subscribe for free at https://canisterx.com/the-canister-x-transmission-weekly-newsletter/

    LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/apfuchs

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


  • Realm of Heroes and Monsters: Story Time Podcast Episode 25

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    The Text

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    In this episode, A.P. Fuchs talks superhero motivations and what those really look like and how it can be a challenge for creators to come up with a plausible and believable motivation for their heroic character. Supervillains get a little more leeway because they’re generally crazy or have some kind of disorder, but the superhero motivation is looked at and ends with a summarizing statement Alan Moore once said regarding superhero motivations. After that, Fuchs gives a quick update on where his books are at in the publication process then heads right into story time, which is an experimental piece of flash fiction told in texting back-and-forth format.

    Snag your copy of FLASH ATTACK: THRILLING STORIES OF TERROR, ADVENTURE, AND INTRIGUE in paperback or eBook at:

    Amazon (US)

    Amazon (CAN)

    REALM OF HEROES AND MONSTERS: STORY TIME with A.P. FUCHS: S01EP25 – The Text

    Head on over to the REALM OF HEROES AND MONSTERS Merchandise Shop to check out independent art on a pile of awesome items.

    Realm of Heroes and Monsters Podcast Playlist

    Be sure to subscribe to stay on top of all the latest videos and podcasts.

    Please visit the Book and Comic Shop here on this site. Lots of superhero and monster books to choose from in multiple print and eBook formats.

    Word.


  • Metahumans vs Werewolves: A Superhero Anthology Book Spotlight

    Metahumans vs Werewolves: A Superhero Anthology Book Spotlight

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    The war between Good and Evil has raged since before Time began. Now it’s ultimate power versus ultimate savagery.

    With ferocious fangs, flesh-ripping claws and a feral hunger to destroy anything in their path, werewolves are one of the most feared monsters on the planet.

    Stepping in to stop their quest for blood are the metahumans, men and women with powerful abilities that set them apart from the rest of humanity. Some wear costumes as symbols of hope, others operate discreetly, using their special abilities for good. Put these two groups of people together and you have a clash between light and darkness that is sure to rock the foundation of the world and bring about an epic battle unlike anything seen before.

    Featuring familiar heroes like Axiom-man, Midnight Angel, Nightcat, The Wraith, The Cowl and others, these eleven stories of super-powered heroism and terror are a thrilling ride through the worlds of wolf and superhero, and to a place where only one can remain standing.

    Contains stories by Frank Dirscherl, Lorne Dixon, A.P. Fuchs, Anthony Giangregorio, Keith Gouveia, Jon Klement, J.L. MacDonald, Gina Ranalli, Jim Robb, Stephen Semones and Scott Story.

    Metahumans vs Werewolves: A Superhero Anthology Book Spotlight

    Grab your copies of METAHUMANS VS WEREWOLVES here:

    Amazon (US)

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    Thank you for watching Axiom-man TV.


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    I am . . .

    . . . A.P. Fuchs and welcome to my blog where I have all sorts of things going on. I’m an independent writer, cartoonist, and freelancer in the worlds of books and comics. This is Canister X, my official web site and the Realm of Heroes and Monsters, where we attempt to entertain and inform you on a regular basis. (We blog 6 days a week, sometimes 7 so be sure to bookmark this site.)

    I’ve been at this publishing thing for over 20 years and I still have lots to do. 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, perhaps, too many social media presences are:

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    Twitter

    Facebook

    Instagram

    Pinterest

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    LinkedIn

    WT.Social

    YouTube

    Ko-fi

    TikTok

    LinkTree

    Spotify

    YouTube Music

    My Patreon page is here. It’s a very special place where I post serial novels, serial comics, essays and articles on the creative arts business, behind-the-scenes secrets, artwork, photography, and more. Join me and my other patrons and be a part of something entertaining and interesting with consistent content. Check out the wicked trailer for the page.

    I’m also the writer/artist behind the webcomic, Fredrikus, which you can read from the beginning here.

    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.

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  • How to Budget as an Author or Artist

    How to Budget as an Author or Artist

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    Last Friday, I released an important essay to my patrons on how an author or artist can managing funding their current and future projects while still reaping the reward. How to budget as an author or artist is huge right now in this digital do-it-yourself era.

    I cover a solid tip here on this site but the real meat and potatoes is below.

    Excerpt:

    “Money management can be the bane of many creators. It can be difficult to juggle funds for your project as well as keeping the financial reward from that project while also ensuring funds are available for the next project (never mind juggling the costs of life on top of this, especially in this era of inflation).

    Here’s a solid approach:

    First, understand the moment you decide to take your creation public and start charging money for it, you’re a business not a person. That’s how businesses work: They make something and sell it. No different here.”

    Please visit here for the rest of the essay. Its intent is to save creators headaches regarding funding their work.