Hostage situation UPDATE: Prometheus chronicles Aug. 6 launch

I could do that. Or...i could delay.

The thing is done. It’s ready. By all indications, why wait?

I have two books already out there. They’re not raking in much, if anything. So, why don’t I take a lesson from John Q.

The hostage taker’s creed. I have something you want. Now may I have your attention?

A self publishing author would be wise to abide this.

I want assurances that my demands will be met…and then I want a plane, and a police escort.

Like any good heist, this will go alot better with colder calculations, more precise timing, and more deliberate choices.

Maybe less John Q and more Danny Ocean.

Self publishing gurus are wonderful. And i need to learn more from them. The odd subliminal message I’ve gotten thus far from them: Hurry, hurry, do it quick, get it right, tailor to the audience, play the SEO game, time it on a Tuesday for whatever nebulous reason.

The subliminal level? Urgency.

Hasn’t worked yet.

So, you baked a fantastic cake, eat it before it spoils.

Books aren’t the same. Good ones at least don’t have perishable ingredients. so, why not delay? Age it like fine wine.

Distilleries don’t put out their liquor until it’s aged a bit.

So, who’s paying attention, here?

Leave a comment if you want me ever to release this thing. Definitely leave a comment if you hope it never sees the light of day.