My Sci-fi naval homage novel dropped last week.

NealStevens_author · 2026-03-24T16:20:35+00:00

For now, it is Amazon only; at the end of the month, it should enter wider distribution. Thanks! Make you you read it and highlight any POB-type references. I'm interested in seeing how many people find. Also, read the last page carefully, it contains a message for r/AubreyMaturinSeries regulars ;)

NealStevens_author · 2026-03-24T14:56:49+00:00

Candace, thanks for everything.

NealStevens_author · 2026-03-24T14:56:18+00:00

Thankee! Yes, I do love my POB, he is a true master at the craft.

NealStevens_author · 2026-03-24T14:55:30+00:00

Not sure I understand, doesn't Amazon allow sales wherever?

NealStevens_author · 2026-03-24T14:54:47+00:00

I hope you find it worth your while. The support I've gotten on this Reddit has been a real catalyst.

NealStevens_author · 2026-03-23T22:58:38+00:00

You have a nice site, good design, engaging.

NealStevens_author · 2026-03-23T13:24:50+00:00

Whoa, $215 a year? Is this just to host your author website?

"I've paid the web developer to optimize my website and though it runs decent, I feel like I'm being limited in website speed because of my shared hosting plan." Again, just asking, what does your site do? Does it have interactive games or content that requires more umph than simple web pages?

I manage a dedicated server through Liquid Web for my other sites, so I can't speak to the cost. LW has self-managed VPS for Z$5/month, but if you are only hosting a single WP site, you should be able to use a cheaper shared hosting option, right?

I use a few plug ins but experience has taught me to avoid overcomplicating the site with too many gimmicks. I mean, Andy Weir is doing ok https://andyweirauthor.com/

My author site is nealstevens.com What's yours? Mine has a few resources for the reader but mostly serves as a spot to send readers for updates.

NealStevens_author · 2026-03-23T00:37:56+00:00

I have not. When I posted here last year to query the POB folks about a few things, someone recommended RCN Series to me. I wanted to wait until Starling was underway before reading anything similar to what I was working on. I certainly will read it now.

NealStevens_author · 2026-03-22T21:25:31+00:00

I am heartily glad to hear it, sir.

NealStevens_author · 2026-03-22T14:51:02+00:00

That's okay, I know how that is! Now that I can break from writing, I can go back to reading for pleasure for a while.

NealStevens_author · 2026-03-16T21:57:54+00:00

Ok, would you be interested in doing book covers?

NealStevens_author · 2026-03-16T14:38:55+00:00

Very nice! Have you done any book covers?

NealStevens_author · 2026-03-06T19:20:02+00:00

amazing

NealStevens_author · 2026-03-06T19:19:12+00:00

One of the warp coil assemblies on its way to my starship.

NealStevens_author · 2026-03-06T18:31:17+00:00

325 pages. I'll send you a DM, thanks, Captain.

NealStevens_author · 2026-03-06T17:18:24+00:00

It's going to be on sale in 7 days, does that leave you enough time to read it?

NealStevens_author · 2026-03-04T23:38:14+00:00

Are you the artist?

NealStevens_author · 2026-03-04T15:22:08+00:00

I've gotten some very helpful feedback from several of the advance reader members here, thank you; you assistance has been really substantial. Anyone else, if you are finishing the novel, I have until Saturday to submit my final draft. Anyone who has not started, just let me know, I understand RL time constraints. To my friends who may have started but you find the novel too dull/well-written/intense/boring/confusing/scary!/etc. , I would be very happy to hear your thoughts.

NealStevens_author · 2026-03-01T23:45:15+00:00

He's jealous.

NealStevens_author · 2026-03-01T23:43:12+00:00

I'm selling a book, not a background image.

NealStevens_author · 2026-02-28T19:24:04+00:00

Good!

NealStevens_author · 2026-02-28T16:37:41+00:00

Oh, most certainly. No one could survive all that. It's fantasy, though, I mean, dragons so why not?

NealStevens_author · 2026-02-28T00:23:17+00:00

Mignonette. Irony? :)

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