The Infinimata Cata(b)log (Infinimata Press)

All posts for Infinimata Press: Projects in 2021

These Things Always Look Better On Paper 2021-12-23 12:00:00

On editing the paper proof of "Unmortal", always a radically different experience from a digital edit.

Last Minute Impulses 2021-12-21 21:00:00

And how to ignore them, especially when they pertain to releasing a finished work.

We Done 2021-12-18 12:00:00

"Unmortal", the new book, is ready to go. I'm pleased with what I ended up with.

Behind The Scenes With 'Unmortal', Pt. 2: The Idea 2021-12-15 12:00:00

How the core idea for my new fantasy novel "Unmortal" spun out into an alternate history of civilization.

Behind The Scenes With 'Unmortal', Pt. 1: The Origins 2021-12-09 21:00:00

How my new novel "Unmortal" started as "a fantasy story that realized it was cyberpunk and woke up screaming".

All The Stuff In My Head Right Now (And Slowly Spilling Out), December 2021 Edition 2021-12-06 12:00:00

A peek into the near future of Infinimata Press, and maybe also the far future.

How To Purchase Signed Copies Of My Books 2021-10-16 12:00:00

Want to buy copies of my books signed by yours truly? Here's what you need to do.

The Arc Of Coming-Together 2021-10-09 21:00:00

The "arc of coming-together" for my new book was very much in line with how it's been for me with past projects I thought highly of.

My Literary Graveyard 2021-09-28 12:00:00

Dead projects of mine, and their tombstones.

Moving Parts Grind The Gears 2021-09-26 21:00:00

On the balance between a story with too many rules and not enough.

The Loaves Are All Out Of The Oven 2021-09-23 17:00:00

The whole of my back catalog has now been reissued under the Infinimata Press label. Pop your own champagne.

The Palette-Swapping Problem 2021-09-04 21:00:00

How I've tried to avoid using the template of a real-world story for my own fiction.

'Tokyo Inferno' Is Back In Print! 2021-07-30 14:00:00

I'm pleased to announce Tokyo Inferno has been returned to print in a spiffy new edition, with remastered interiors and redesigned cover art!

Next And Last Steps 2021-07-27 21:00:00

Sorry about the silence. It's been a busy several days, not least of all because I got back the proof copy for the new edition of "Tokyo Inferno."

Infernally Yours 2021-07-21 12:00:00

The remastered "Tokyo Inferno" is on its way.

Take Three Stiff Drinks And Sleep For A Week 2021-07-01 21:00:00

With "Unmortal"'s first draft more or less finished, I think some wind-down is in order.

'Summerworld' Returns! 2021-06-29 15:00:00

The remaster of "Summerworld", the first of my novels, is out at last!

How To Cover Yourself 2021-06-28 12:00:00

My fifteen-minute guide to making professional-looking self-published book covers.

Rogress Preport June 2021 2021-06-15 12:00:00

The wheel turns. It grinds slowly, but exceedingly fine.

The End Of The First Lap Is Always The Toughest 2021-05-24 21:00:00

The more you go through the draft process and learn how to detach yourself from any particular incarnation of the material, the easier it gets.

Behind The Scenes With 'Flight Of The Vajra', Pt. 8: The Soundtrack 2021-05-20 12:00:00

The soundtrack for my space opera, 'Flight Of The Vajra', were it to have a soundtrack.

Behind The Scenes With 'Flight Of The Vajra', Pt. 7: The Themes 2021-05-19 12:00:00

A discussion of the themes in 'Flight Of The Vajra', and how they are embodied there.

The Strange And Wondrous (And Freakin' Hilarious) Tale Of 'Charisma' 2021-05-15 21:00:00

Yes, I have yet another new project to announce. One inspired by clipart. No, really.

Cleanup In Aisle 1 2021-04-26 21:00:00

The remaster of 'Summerworld' is on the way, with as many deletions as additions and changes.

Behind The Scenes With 'Flight Of The Vajra', Pt. 6: The Supporting Cast 2021-04-25 12:00:00

A rundown of the supporting characters in 'Flight Of The Vajra', and the roles they play.

Legal Cheating In The Visual Cortex 2021-04-15 12:00:00

How I got the new art for "Absolute Elsewhere" to cover the book's spine without completely reworking it.

The Beauty Of Doing Things Backwards 2021-04-14 21:00:00

First design the cover, then write the book? Why not?

Factoring In The Lag Factor 2021-04-07 21:00:00

I'm behind schedule on Behind The Scenes and the remastering job, but I haven't forgotten about them.

The Rundown From A Ways Down 2021-03-14 12:00:00

Progress on 'Unmortal', including a sneak peek at some wild new cover art.

Behind The Scenes With 'Flight Of The Vajra', Pt. 5: The Characters 2021-03-12 21:00:00

An introduction to the roster of characters for 'Flight Of The Vajra', starting with the leads. (Including character art!)

Give It Away Now, March 2021 Edition 2021-03-12 12:00:00

Want to read one of my books for free, along with a bunch of others that might be interesting? Check out my currently running promotions through ProlificWorks.

Behind The Scenes With 'Flight Of The Vajra', Pt. 4: The Story 2021-03-09 21:00:00

How the diverse influences for 'Flight Of The Vajra' shaped its story.

Rogress Preport March 2021 2021-03-01 21:00:00

What I'm working on these days, March 2021 edition.

Behind The Scenes With 'Flight Of The Vajra', Pt. 3: The Influences 2021-02-27 12:00:00

How everything from 'Dune' and 'Tron: Legacy' to 'Cowboy Bebop' fed into 'Flight Of The Vajra'.

Behind The Scenes With 'Flight Of The Vajra', Pt. 2: The Idea 2021-02-25 12:00:00

How 'Flight Of The Vajra' took shape from a few ideas about what a far-future setting would look like, including materials sciences and belief systems.

Behind The Scenes With 'Flight Of The Vajra', Pt. 1: The Origins 2021-02-24 12:00:00

How my novel 'Flight Of The Vajra' began as multiple unreconciled attempts to write a "big and bold" space opera.

Behind The Scenes With 'Welcome To The Fold', Pt. 8: The Soundtrack 2021-02-23 12:00:00

The soundtrack for my novel 'Wecome To The Fold'.

Give It Away Now, February 2021 Edition 2021-02-22 21:00:00

Want to read one of my books for free, along with a bunch of others that might be interesting? Check out my currently running promotions through ProlificWorks.

Behind The Scenes With 'Welcome To The Fold', Pt. 7: The Themes 2021-02-22 12:00:00

A discussion of the themes in my novel 'Welcome To The Fold', and how they are embodied there.

Behind The Scenes With 'Welcome To The Fold', Pt. 6: The Supporting Cast 2021-02-20 12:00:00

A discussion of the supporting cast in 'Welcome To The Fold', and the roles they play.

An Amiable Chaos 2021-02-12 12:00:00

How science fiction and fantasy stories live and die by their technical details, for both better and worse.

Rogress Preport February 2021: Back So Soon? 2021-02-01 12:00:00

Yes, I know I only checked in a couple of weeks ago, but man have things uncorked here!

Give It Away Now (Jan. 2021 Edition) 2021-01-23 12:00:00

If you're interested in reading my novel "Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned", I'm now offering a giveaway on Prolific Works.

Rogress Preport January 2021: Okay, Where Was I? 2021-01-22 12:00:00

It's about time I checked back in with all of you as to what I'm up to, bookwise.