William Hope Hodgson

Uploaded to the printer, a collection of Hodgson's fantasy novels: The Boats of the "Glen Carrig," The House on the Borderland, The Ghost Pirates, and The Night Land.

I've been trying to stick to a 5 books a month schedule, but ended up with 4 this month, as I merged the planned two volumes of Hodgson's fiction into one title. This one is the full maximum for POD, 828 pages.

Update: Bordercrossings, by William Hope Hodgson now available

Copyright Registration News

Just saw pointed out on a publishing list that the US Copyright Office has a major backlog; so if you register a book now, it will be considered registered as soon as they receive the complete registration, but you may not receive the paperwork for sixteen to eighteen months.

Opted Out

Not big news, but decided to opt out of Google's Book Settlement. Google has done such a poor job of clarifying the issues and their future intentions (and obscuring any real benefit to publishers) that it isn't worth being part of it.

The Wit, Whimsy, and Wisdom of G. K. Chesterton

Sent to the printer, volumes 1, 2, and 3. Details soon...
Used the classic 1912 Vanity Fair caricature for the covers.

Update: Volume 1 here, Volume 2 here, Volume 3 here

What's Happening Now

OK, this is a slower month than I expected, progress-wise. Non-publishing matters have taken their toll on my time, etc. But, a few quick things:

1) The Chesterton volumes (three volumes, three novels/collections each) are laid out; I'm just waiting to get the image for the covers, which I have to special order. As I've mentioned, I'm not good with covers, as I'm not a graphic artist, but I think this classic image will look great.

2) Spent a couple days chatting with the prospective author, on Canadian mystery animals, very interesting material, just have to wait for him to finish the manuscript.

3) I really should look for someone in the UK with access to the old Blackwood's Magazine to track down some stories for me.