Recent content by ThinkerX

Authentic dings me $3 and change a month. Compared to the rates at some of the other book pools... But yes, Authentic is way easier to deal with than Bookroar.

As I understand it, Bookroar [lans to follow the same model as Authentic. That said, I prefer Authentic.

'Techno-Magic' is a fair description of the 'ancient aliens' abilities in my worlds. They were a naturally psychic race who incorporated that ability into their technology. Later, they terraformed assorted worlds, imported bands of humans, goblins, and others, and then genetically imbued select...

Bookroar is switching to a subscription service in January. The fee for the basic package (5 reviews) is slightly higher than what Authentic charges. As I have only nine reviews with them, I might go for it.

My main world begn as an AD&D setting inspired on the 'Historical Earth' series of rulebooks. I did way to much worldbuilding back in the day and not nearly enough writing. And yet, when I did start writing, there were huge holes in that material. I often hastily looked up or invented stuff on...

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Bought. Read. Reviewed. Posted to Amazon and Goodreads: https://www.amazon.com/review/R10IYZU8QTQG7W Keep up the good work! I suggest joining a Goodreads Reading Round or signing up with Authentic or Bookroar for additional reviews.

No, the 'ancient aliens' were most definitely not human...or even humanoid. The main bunch resembled erect caterpillars.' And in the time the stories are set, they are basically myths to most folks.

Outline. Put the ideas in order. Then write.

People who play with sharp objects tend to get hurt bad. 'Pristine Body' doesn't happen. Injuries that impair strength and agility do happen.

This is something of a theme in my books. I was irked at the static tech level in most fantasy settings. At the same time, I was researching ancient tech, notably Simak's 'The Ancient Engineers.' He made a telling observation: the ancient Romans/Greeks had the knowledge and ability to transform...

Welcome. I dwell in the far northern part of the country (which is currently alternating between rain and snow). As to writing, I used to just latch onto an idea, start writing...and not get anything done. These days - multiple self published books later - I don't begin a story without solid...

Well, after mucking around with it most of the year, I did hit the 'Publish' button for 'Exiles: Pilgrimage' today. But I was making trivial changes to the manuscript right up to that point.

String theory meets Gnosticism meets fantasy.

I will add it to the 'read and review' list for Mythic Scribes authors. It might take me a while, owing to other obligations/ (Such as the last edit pass of the WIP before hitting the publish button.)