Author Update – July 2017

by | Jul 25, 2017 | Author Updates

Bookcase against a Blue BackgroundI've been bad.

Why? I haven't done a good job of communicating what's going on with me.

Historically, I've just been terrible at it because:

  1. I move at the speed of light (seriously) and if I forget to share it right away, it becomes old news.
  2. I'm an introvert and not used to talking about myself.

But a reader took me to task over this recently, and it made me think about it and how I can let you guys know what's up with me.

I'll be doing a once-a-month author update article that will get you up-to-speed with what I'm doing.

I'll also be doing a separate, once-a-month blog article that will give you a sample chapter from an upcoming work, a glimpse into a new novel I'm researching, depending on what I'm working on and where I am in the process.

Moving forward, you can expect to hear from me on this blog about 1-2 times a month, around the middle and end of the month.

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WRITING NEWS

I'm working on Horizon Down, Book 9 in the Galaxy Mavericks series. It'll be the final one. Kind of bittersweet to finish this series, but it's one of my best. Check out the covers for Books 8 & 9.

Book cover for Planet Eaters, Galaxy Mavericks Book 8 by Michael La Ronn. An exploding spaceship against a bloodred space background. Book cover for Horizon Down, Book 9 of Galaxy Mavericks by Michael La Ronn. Two spaceships on the run through a beautiful nebula while shots are being fired at them.

 

 

If you haven't read Galaxy Mavericks, start here.

If you'd like to read some snippets of the series on this blog, start here.

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OTHER NEWS

 

I upgraded my website. It's a lot more user-friendly and much faster now. A couple things to check out if you haven't seen them yet:

  • $1 Series Starters—a great intro to my work at an awesome price
  • Audiobook page—check them out if you're looking for something to listen to on your next commute.

I started a new podcast. I have joined the Alliance of Independent Authors (Alli), and I am co-hosting the AskAlli Beginners' Self-Publishing Salon, where I give advice to newer authors who are just starting on their journey.

The podcast is part of Alli's podcast network, and the other hosts are all movers & shakers. Very humbled to be part of the crew.

Headshots of all the AskAlli Podcast Hosts

I did an author interview. Learn more about me, how I write my books, and how I manage to write 5-7 books per year with a full-time job and a child: https://selfpublishingadvice.org/sunday-self-publishing-success-story-michael-la-ronn/

I am starting law school next month. It's not writing news, but it's going to be a big life change for me. So I'll be talking about that, too.

 

NEW BOOKS COMING

 

  • My first book, How to Be Bad, is being rebranded with a new cover and title. Look for it next month's update.
  • My next series will be LitRPG. If you've never heard of LitRPG, basically, it's a story that takes place inside a video game. I won't say too much about right now other than that I'll be reimagining my existing Eaten series into this genre. It'll be awesome, I promise.

AND FINALLY…

 

See, I wasn't kidding about having lots of news, was I?

I've also revamped my Patreon page for anyone who wants to check it out. I would love any and all support.

Talk to you next month!