Monday, April 28 2014

[Kevin]

Monday, April 28, 2014

It’s a dreary day and I’m feeling droopy. It has been a struggle to stay focused and the day has just flown by.

I’m wondering if it's fallout from the hard push to get Rifts® Northern Gun Two finished and to the printer. Gosh, what a monster that book was. My fault for making the NG-2 so darn big. There were just so many ideas and great concept art -- combined with my feelings of obligation to make Rifts® Northern Gun 2 special because everyone has waited so long for it -- and . . . I don’t know, I just could not stop. It is an outstanding book, so I’m glad for that, but still. After Julius had finished proofreading the finished book, I asked him what he thought. “I think the fans are going to be delighted.” he said.

Julius enjoyed it quite a bit and he’s not even a tech-guy, so I know we were spinning pure gold. I hope so, because everyone gave it their all to make NG-2 something special. I expect the printer will have digital proofs for my review and approval in another day or two.

Saturday was a strange day. I was feeling pumped up and hot to write the next book. There is always an adrenaline rush and sense of accomplishment when you finish a book. Especially a big one that you’re proud of like Rifts® Northern Gun 2. I was going strong when we lost power at the office. We were pretty much out all afternoon. Lights were back on by the evening, but I was done for the day. I took all of Sunday off. Lazed around the house spending time with Kathy. It was nice.

Today the weather and I are both blah. Not down, just blah. Wayne and I have been trying to catch up with other things today (it’s always a juggling act). Then it's finishing up The Rifter® #66. I want to see it go to the printer by Friday. I’m hoping to wrap up my work on The Rifter® in a couple days and dive headlong into Megaverse® in Flames. Another epic book, but then we have so many cool books we want to get into your hands. Including a number of surprises.

This coming weekend will be taken up by Penguicon. A local convention where I’ll be one of the featured guests.

I can’t believe it’s 7:00 PM already. I need to head home. That’s if for now. More tomorrow or the next day. I want to get back into the groove of posting several times a week.

Kevin Siembieda
Publisher, Writer and Game Designer

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