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reach_Chris t1_jbp0qoo wrote

There's nothing quite like that feeling! Congrats!!

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Weak_Horn3t t1_jbp4m4m wrote

Looked up your book and it sounds dope! Gonna figure out how to get myself a copy soon.

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softcore_UFO t1_jbp59ym wrote

Sixteen months is impressive. You must be incredibly proud.

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marlinmarlin99 t1_jbp7cq9 wrote

Maybe put the link for the book and synopsis maybe iono.

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Supahonky t1_jbp7lnm wrote

I guess I'm the only one wondering... What is it about? I would also like to say congratulations.

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03ifa014 t1_jbp8g23 wrote

Congratulations!!!

Any advice for those of us looking to get published at some point?

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TheTjalian t1_jbp8t94 wrote

Have you read it yet? Is it any good?

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Suitable-Evidence538 t1_jbp9s6j wrote

I’m jealous and angry, but also happy for you. I’ve been pounding at this craft for years, agents are a gauntlet. Congratulations.

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kintleko t1_jbp9syf wrote

It's a lot of hard work but you have done it! I am happy for you, that's a huge milestone! I hope you celebrate this success!

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klippDagga t1_jbpa5sc wrote

Very cool and congratulations!

How did you decide what type of story you wanted to write?

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seejaywhy t1_jbpakhg wrote

Congratulations, that is quite an accomplishment

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ShueiHS t1_jbpar9a wrote

Congrats it's an accomplishment on its own! I wish you the best :)

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BigRocket t1_jbpbq8t wrote

First book called second *** vol 1 and 2. Are there lots of numbers within the book too?

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meatballsbonanza t1_jbpbwij wrote

Congrats! Stringing together enough words to constitute a novel is an epic task. You should be proud.

I had a look at the blurb at goodreads and I think you should consider simplifying the language. I had to read the first sentence a few times before I understood it. No good having readers give up even before they open the book.

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Jackmerious t1_jbpcgi7 wrote

Congrats! It’s one of the best feelings isn’t it?

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KB_Sez t1_jbpdmb4 wrote

Brilliant!!!! Congratulations!!!

Put up an affiliate Amazon link so folks can check it out!

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Vincent541 t1_jbpeah5 wrote

My stupid ass thought you never owned a book and was like, yeah man small steps.. And then it dawned, you wrote your own book

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AintNothinButaDream t1_jbpeib6 wrote

Congrats! Very cool.

Your next book should be a book on how you wrote and self published your first book.

Then your third book should be a book on how you wrote your second book.

Etc, etc.

You're welcome!

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Kristofmorrow OP t1_jbpf2fh wrote

Replying to CuntMaster16 (#2,202,426)

“They drank to quiet their cheerless reflections of the perils of their bounty. Still Morrow suffered the burden of due celebrity for his skills in battle and the legends inspired enemy warriors of some regard to seek him on the field as their nations met to advance the violent ends they efforted to sew shut. While a young man, Still Morrow delighted in these mortal disputes but as the years aged him, he discovered his foes were of eternal youth and ignorance. And despite sharing the dress of previous champions, he saw those before him become but children, anew and scarcely corrupted by war. The old sergeant came to dread the maintenance of his myth, as he realized his survival of so many campaigns was a curse born from the gods, and his state unrivaled would end when feebleness stole his mind or vengeance rent his heart.”

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Lokkuri t1_jbpf4g7 wrote

Did you take any lessons how to write a book? Ive been interested to write my self, but after some pages i realize it all reads just like a diary, with no "driving force" behind it.

All the luck to you

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Holobolt t1_jbpfe5r wrote

This is my only motivation to write, to hold the book I wrote

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Kristofmorrow OP t1_jbpfmwe wrote

Replying to Lokkuri (#2,202,494)

I taught myself actually but the first book I ever read to become a writer was “On writing” by Stephen King, which he said don’t use adverbs. I followed that advice until I could learn to use them effectively.

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UzaiBaka t1_jbpftbn wrote

Just bought it on Amazon, looking forward to the read and congrats!

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dearbokeh t1_jbpg4wr wrote

This is a really beautiful photograph. I can feel how proud you are. Makes me even feel good inside. Not an easy thing to capture. Congrats!

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Kristofmorrow OP t1_jbpg8kn wrote

Replying to dearbokeh (#2,202,543)

I never suggested it was a crazy question but frankly i did everything I could to ensure the quality of my work and so if it is found wanting then I would hear anyone’s criticism. However, only one person has read the story and they’ve a great many reasons to love it as well.

Edit: I mean to say I have no unbiased source of opinion on my book so I’ll just wait until one emerges.

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Talmaska t1_jbpgj3f wrote

Well done, old son! I hope it sells a million copies and you write many more to your adoring fans. Well done indeed.

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09232022 t1_jbpgs9e wrote

I read this and initially thought you had to save up money for 16 months to buy the first book you've ever owned, ever. I'm like damn, I know the economy is tough but that's like some Nigeria level poverty.

Happy for you dude! Always been a dream of mine.

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TheChoosingBeggar t1_jbphbnj wrote

I love images like this. This smile is absolutely everything. The face of self satisfied accomplishment. Wonderful accomplishment OP. All the best.

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gilgasmashglass t1_jbphv3j wrote

Congrats!

I’m still in the midst of writing my story and have considered self-publishing as well. Traditional, as much as it is “respected,” does feel like it is dying and not keeping up with the fast world that is evolving around it (and the wait times for it is from what i heard, agony.)

Any advice when going the self-pub route?

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EvolMada t1_jbpi4bm wrote

Any good? Can you summarize so I don’t have to read it all?

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Kristofmorrow OP t1_jbpisal wrote

Replying to TeamRedundancyTeam (#2,202,654)

Simon and schuster were purchased by Harper Collins and those who retail their product are often dying. though some bookstores do thrive, I find it to be rare. Media distributed directly to an audience from the source is the future. Like we’re seeing with video games and other media content, the bloom of indie content people discover some has a great deal of cultural value. This is only simulated in a traditional publisher’s boardroom.

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orjanbodo2 t1_jbpj8if wrote

Bought it. Good luck, wish you all the best!

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jamesallensmith t1_jbpjhez wrote

Is this a sequel? Where's the first sun book? Great job by the way and congrats 😊

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TheWalkindude_- t1_jbpji12 wrote

Wow that has to be an amazing feeling. Congratulations 🎈🎊

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Yarusenai t1_jbpk6yt wrote

Replying to meatballsbonanza (#2,202,347)

I think the same about the excerpt he wrote further up. It's unnecessarily verbose, so much that it really restricts the flow. He does say it's like that the entire time, which would turn me off immediately, but I am probably not the target audience. Good luck in either case!

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WillametteWanderer t1_jbpkhkm wrote

Great Job! The focus it takes to get even the first draft written is amazing, not to mention the rewrites. You should be very proud!

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Alarid t1_jbpklgx wrote

"If the sun is so great, where is sun two?"

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dearbokeh t1_jbpleq8 wrote

Replying to Kristofmorrow (#2,202,572)

I wasn’t implying you thought it was a crazy question, more so just saying it’s an interesting question in general beyond its comedic take.

Not sure if I’ll read it as it may not be my ‘cup of tea’ but I’ll for sure look it up! Happy for you!

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Kristofmorrow OP t1_jbplkxz wrote

Replying to Yarusenai (#2,202,792)

It was written for those who love writers like Dickens and I appreciate your thoughtful words. Though what I wrote further up about Still Morrow is not a summary, it’s an excerpt from the book.

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averm27 t1_jbploh6 wrote

Congrats!!

I've been struggling to finish my book. Started it during mid COVID.

Haven't touched in around 2 months.

While reading it, I was unhappy with a lot of the story, so I deleted almost 100 pages..

From 27 chapters done. Now 15 chapter..

I made a mistake deleting it all, and cannot find them anymore.

Writing is harder and honestly tiresome. I enjoy the hell out of it. Just demoralized, I'll get back into it, hopefully, soon

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geodude_007 t1_jbpm8lg wrote

Low-key thought you were Daniel Radcliffe when I first saw your picture. Lol

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White_Elzora t1_jbpm8vz wrote

Something many dream of, but never do. Just to complete a story is worth congradulating! Now, having the courage to publish it? A big congrats to you! Wish you the best!

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mdegroat t1_jbpmamy wrote

Your first book is called the second?

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Tchaikovsky08 t1_jbpmcx1 wrote

Congrats on paying money to a vanity press to give a book you wrote the sheen of legitimacy. Congrats on using reddit for thinly veiled marketing for said book.

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usernamedunbeentaken t1_jbpmd77 wrote

That's a long time to save up to buy a book. But congrats I guess. For your second book just go to the library! Books are free there.

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Kristofmorrow OP t1_jbpmms9 wrote

Replying to Thunderror (#2,202,889)

It’s an epic fantasy with hundreds of characters and plots that intertwine at dramatic moments, knights, two empires, one in decay, the other in civil war.

Conquered peoples conspiring to kill those who occupy them by building a massive navy of former enslaved peoples and patriots from the homeland.

The other story is about a paradise with fae folk and giants living amongst one another for thousands of years, sheltered by a mist until they discover someone simply floated through untouched by that once certain death.

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PaulieStreams t1_jbpmna8 wrote

Must have a lot of time on your hands now that you are no longer the UFC heavy weight champ Mr Miocic?

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MerCat3 t1_jbpmnt4 wrote

CONGRATULATIONS ❣️❣️❣️

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Elmst333 t1_jbpmrix wrote

I got that sweater! The Irish store right?

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etfarmgirl t1_jbpn3q9 wrote

You got the sweater you are a real author

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Somerset76 t1_jbpn661 wrote

You look like a proud daddy! Congratulations!

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PIebejer t1_jbpn9qp wrote

I have tears in my eyes because I'm so happy for you. Well done. No we do not know each other.

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AGreenJacket t1_jbpno71 wrote

Congrats my dude! Got an audiobook yet? (Or are you looking for a narrator cause I know a guy)

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jacksev t1_jbpo0v3 wrote

This is so awesome! It sounds very interesting. I’ll definitely be picking it up soon.

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FergusonTerd t1_jbpox1l wrote

Is it normal to release multi volume books like this simultaneously? Just curious, I would think, you’d make more money releasing separately. Especially for first edition

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Dogga2868 t1_jbppt9z wrote

Congratulations! What an amazing achievement - and I’m sure this is a dream come true moment - enjoy! 💯🔥🤙

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JeffreyDawmer t1_jbpq32r wrote

What an incredible story. I hope you go on to sell tens of copies

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glowson t1_jbpq7oz wrote

18 months of work? @#$! How much does it cost?!

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tobiasvl t1_jbpqcn8 wrote

Replying to Kristofmorrow (#2,202,357)

I actually don't think Goodreads automatically updated blurbs when Amazon does. On the other hand, Goodreads is crowd sourced, although you need to be a "Librarian" to edit stuff (just something you apply for). I'm a Librarian so I can update it manually if you want me to.

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swat__katt t1_jbprtny wrote

But... is it your first sun though? Kidding, Congrats!!

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jdamwyk t1_jbps6l0 wrote

Oh my god fr!? Dude congrats! How tough was the process of getting published? I’ve been thinking about writing but i’ve always been intimidated by the whole thing. I hope you keep writing!

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tobiasvl t1_jbpt0me wrote

Replying to Kristofmorrow (#2,203,215)

OK, done. BTW, I see that the shorter description is only for Volume I on Amazon, the combined Vol I & II still has the longer one. Maybe that's intentional? There's something weird on Goodreads though - Volume I is there as a separate book, but it's 499 pages long, while Vol I & II is 421 pages...

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mastagras t1_jbpukny wrote

Replying to Tchaikovsky08 (#2,202,912)

Congrats on being a cynical, mean, bitter little twatwaffle that adds nothing of value to this thread.

OP congrats on the achievement and making something that was important and special to you a reality.

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