Thoughts from the author

Initial reactions from Threadborn Succession’s beta readers have been incredibly positive. As a new fiction author, I still have no idea how to feel about the reception Book One has gotten, and now Book Two is poised to raise the bar another notch. Book Two will be headed to my editor, Tina Beier, in mid‑August 2026 and to my narrator, Casey Wayne, shortly after. The second installment of the trilogy expands on the base cast and adds one new protagonist. No spoilers here, b

This blog is basically to introduce the fact that I didn't like the look of Book 1, Threadborn Echo's cover, now that the trilogy is happening and now that I've completed Book 2. It is in its first final draft, and I've created a cover for Book 3. I have: Book 1 - Threaborn Echo Book 2 - Threadborn Succession Book 3 - Threadborn Covanent I have character arcs, story outlines, and a plot that basically takes us through the entire trilogy. I took a look this morning, and Book

Threadborn Succession, Book Two in the Threadborn Echo Trilogy, is officially in first draft. My editor, Tina Beier, will begin work in mid‑August 2026, and I am excited that Casey Wayne will once again narrate the audiobook. Of all the writing I have done in my life, from grade school through college and into this trilogy, this feels like my best work so far. Dictating with Wispr Flow and using a handful of carefully chosen tools for early edits helped me stay in the flow lo

Book Two Cover I’ve been busy, and I apologize for not blogging in a while. My day job has been hectic in a good way, and Book One sales are steady. I’m still navigating the nightmare that is advertising and marketing. Book One has now sold, in various formats, in six countries. I’m nowhere near break‑even yet, but I’m pleased nonetheless. Book Two originally had a very aggressive launch target, and I moved that up myself in the hope that I’ll be able to participate in the Bo

There’s a part of becoming a self-published author that nobody really prepares you for. You spend months, maybe years, pouring yourself into a book. You finally get it out into the world. You feel proud, relieved, excited, terrified, all of it at once. Then almost immediately you realize there are people out there watching for that exact moment, and they know new authors are vulnerable. I found that out the hard way. Recently, I hired a PR firm to help promote Threadborn Echo

So you spend 12 years dreaming about this book you started writing and then you finally finish it. Along the way you pay for a Copyright, you build and subscribe to a website hosting service and buy a domain. Next, you hire an Editor. You pay for graphics tools and then get asked about an audio book. Now get go and hire a narrator. You pay for interior formatting and more images and a tool to bring that all together. AI research and transcription tools, more subscription

13 years ago when my oldest son Shane and my oldest step-daughter Ashleigh and I hatched a crazy idea for a screenplay, I became obesssed, bored at work and not having permission from the boss (my wife) to buy a case of Plumpjack wine, I built a book outline, a business plan for two companies and a character map that included a 17 year old female from 300 years in the future who has a digital device embedded in her temple. The world is safe, no politics, no wars, no disease,

My author page is at this link: https://www.amazon.com/author/michaeltalbotauthor Amazon author pages serve as a hub where readers can discover everything about an author in one place. For me, this page is a way to connect with readers and share my story. Key features of an Amazon author page include: Complete book listings : All published works appear together, making it easy to browse. Author biography : Readers learn about the person behind the words. Reader reviews and r

We’re thrilled to share some big news: we’ve found the voice that will bring our audiobook to life. It’s been a journey to find the right narrator, and now we’re confident we’ve got the perfect match. Keep an eye out for updates as we move forward. Finding the right narrator was a key step in creating an audiobook that does justice to the story. We’re confident this voice will connect with listeners and make the experience memorable. Stay tuned for more news and get ready to

Late 2013, this journey began. What started as a midday office conversation between two mid-level data guys turned into something that would live inside my head for more than a decade. In the very beginning, it was fueled by long, spirited technical conversations, sometimes lasting hours, with my oldest son. The Idea, Chapter One, the beginning of multiple threads, was sparked during a late evening discussion with him and my oldest stepdaughter. Wine, conversation, ideas toss