After discussions with several readers over the past few months, I’ve changed my stance on selling stories on Bookapy. Frankly, from the very beginning of this whole writer-y thing, I’d never intended to ask for money for my writings. However, I hadn’t realized that apparently only premium members can download stories.
In addition, I’ve invested a hefty amount of gold doubloons into bourbon, books, standing desk, new wide-screen monitor, etc. to support this crazy hobby. Furthermore, the site benefits from each sale. So, it’s a win-win if I hang my stuff on Bookapy for a nominal charge. And I do mean “nominal.” This ain’t “War and Peace” stuff.
All of which means I’ve updated my very first story “On the Highway” in order to bring it up to my current writing standard. The newly revised chapters have been submitted for posting and the complete story should soon be available for purchase on Bookapy. This is timely since I’ve been reviewing it while working on the sequel, which is far more intricate and longer than the original. Indeed, readers should really consider “On the Highway” the inciting incident for a much larger tale following Dan and Daisy through the fallout of those events.
Likewise, “My First Fan,” the first in “The Author” series, will also go up on sale. I’m only waiting to ensure I worked all the Bookapy wickets correctly with “On the Highway.” So those of you who want to get the jump before I post the final two chapters, go for it.
Otherwise, my processes have not changed. All other stories, bar “Aiden and the Ring” that’s being reworked as I prep for posting and “The Immortal,” which is a bazillion quasi-chapters long, will be completed prior to being posted. They will then be formatted for Bookapy and chapters released as I’ve always done. However, every purchase helps—good bourbon ain’t cheap.
In that light, absolutely no pressure at all, but I’ve updated my profile and home page header to reflect my shiny new kofi.com page for those of you who’ve so generously asked about ways to support my writing. Help fuel the muses, as it were.
And finally, I’m starting up a Discord server; stay tuned for link. Many of you have found the SOL email system clunky and with Discord…. Well, I generally have it running even as I write, so I look forward to having another avenue for your comments and requests. As well as maintaining a place to hang out and chat with readers.