IMPORTANT UPDATE TO BELOW ORIGINAL POST:
After the first wave of added sample chapter was published here, a well connected editor who works in the Nashville area encouraged me to "hold off" on publishing any more online until they had the chance to refer the project to others who might be interested in publishing it. I agreed to pause publishing here, though I expect to resume free updates in July or August after confirming that a traditional publishing option is unlikely, at least for now.
I have a hard time imagining a substantial conventional publishing house wanting to take on a book that addresses hot button issues as Phoenix Rising does. Even so, I am appreciative for the opportunity to explore this option and will give 'til mid-summer to pan out.
My sincere apologies to those who've been waiting for another update as originally promised. Your support and encouragement is much appreciated!
Best,
Scott
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Phoenix Rising is the first in a series of science-fiction novels that I began writing on December 15, 2017. I'm releasing parts of the novel here in a serialized fashion in order to gauge interest and determine the best route forward with the series. The plan is to begin by releasing the first 12 chapters here and then add batches of chapters every 1-3 weeks, depending on interest (as measured by things like email list signups, feedback, and donations).
Phoenix Rising clocks in at just under 105,000 words comprising 77 chapters. The second and third books in the series have had substantial work done on them, and plans for all seven books in the series have been crafted in great detail. That said, Phoenix Rising is the only completed book at this time and its reception here will determine if and when I complete subsequent installments.
If you'd like to receive email updates on the series, including notifications of new chapters being posted here to read for free, please sign up on the Phoenix Rising Mailing List.
I'll be adding more information in the coming weeks and the second wave of free-to-read chapters will be posted later this month. (For more details on the schedule of future chapter postings, please check out the FAQ.)
If you have any thoughts, questions, or feedback to share, please feel free to email me.
Thanks for your interest in Phoenix Rising!
Best,
SAB - December 7, 2020
After the first wave of added sample chapter was published here, a well connected editor who works in the Nashville area encouraged me to "hold off" on publishing any more online until they had the chance to refer the project to others who might be interested in publishing it. I agreed to pause publishing here, though I expect to resume free updates in July or August after confirming that a traditional publishing option is unlikely, at least for now.
I have a hard time imagining a substantial conventional publishing house wanting to take on a book that addresses hot button issues as Phoenix Rising does. Even so, I am appreciative for the opportunity to explore this option and will give 'til mid-summer to pan out.
My sincere apologies to those who've been waiting for another update as originally promised. Your support and encouragement is much appreciated!
Best,
Scott
_______
Phoenix Rising is the first in a series of science-fiction novels that I began writing on December 15, 2017. I'm releasing parts of the novel here in a serialized fashion in order to gauge interest and determine the best route forward with the series. The plan is to begin by releasing the first 12 chapters here and then add batches of chapters every 1-3 weeks, depending on interest (as measured by things like email list signups, feedback, and donations).
Phoenix Rising clocks in at just under 105,000 words comprising 77 chapters. The second and third books in the series have had substantial work done on them, and plans for all seven books in the series have been crafted in great detail. That said, Phoenix Rising is the only completed book at this time and its reception here will determine if and when I complete subsequent installments.
If you'd like to receive email updates on the series, including notifications of new chapters being posted here to read for free, please sign up on the Phoenix Rising Mailing List.
I'll be adding more information in the coming weeks and the second wave of free-to-read chapters will be posted later this month. (For more details on the schedule of future chapter postings, please check out the FAQ.)
If you have any thoughts, questions, or feedback to share, please feel free to email me.
Thanks for your interest in Phoenix Rising!
Best,
SAB - December 7, 2020
