Entries by Leeland Artra

Does OpenDyslexic Improve Reading Speed?

I recently heard that OpenDyslexic improved reading speed for people with dyslexia and also improved reading speed for people who don’t suffer from that condition. For some reason I woke up pondering this and since I know that reading speed directly affects how effective my use of SW is I had to go questing for details.

2023-03-08 by

Settling a Bet

Marketing types suggest one way to connect with steampunk fans. Successful fantasy/sci-fi/steampunk authors suggest an opposing viewpoint. After some debate on what would work as a way to introduce people to my new steampunk serial adventures, a small side wager was made. Now it is up to me to test both options, collect the data, and get my colleague to buy me a tasty beverage…

2016-03-09 by

World Without End: Episode Seven is now available

The Endless Horizons Sagas, season 1 World Without End, episode 7 High Places, early draft is available for download. In this episode Lady Janali struggles with high altitude climbing and unexpected miracles from the Star Empresses as she prepares to conduct the largest experiment in history. The church’s watch dog, Balius, is caught unprepared for…

2015-10-11 by

Epic Geeking Out with Authors Podcast goes live

Epic Geeking Out with Authors is a live recorded Blab.im show which will be then be sound edited and posted as a video blog on YouTube.com and as a Podcast. The show will be entirely the on-the-air broadcast of what normally would be edited out of interviews.

2015-09-27 by

In Service to the Empresses

In Service to the Empresses in the Endless Horizons Sagas is now available as a free download. But first you might like some more details. The imperial crown’s government and the Holy Church of the Star Empresses co-rule life in the Ventali Empire. From a high viewpoint looking down over the landscape of the Ventali society, it breaks down along some simple terms of men and women, church and state, and nobles and commoners.

2015-09-15 by

What’s up with the Golden Threads Trilogy Hardbacks?

Just when I thought the Golden Threads Trilogy was completely published I got a real surprise. You won’t believe what happened, but I’ll tell you anyway. I planned to take an entire weekend out and have some fun signing and shipping the first 100 print copies to supporters who pre-paid for the signed and numbered first editions. Little did I know a phone call and an email would change everything.

2015-08-23 by

What’s The Diff?

I got asked a great question today (again) and finally took the time to think through a clear answer. I’m sure many of you are curious so here it is along with a detailed answer.

2015-05-28 by

Thread Slivers is Incoming!

Thread Slivers has been scheduled for final release publication yesterday. This weekend in addition to finally putting away the Christmas lights (yes, they’ve been up this long) I worked on getting the revised edition of Thread Slivers out the door. It has been lounging in the corner easy chair, drinking my tasty beverages too long. Using the […]

2015-04-23 by

Desktop Wallpaper Images

We just got the complete set of 42 beautiful desktop wallpaper images based on the book covers and maps. There are sizes and layouts for almost every cellphone, computer, and tablet. You can still get access to this limited edition set of images via the Thread Skein pre-release sale. Here are some samples of what […]

2015-04-20 by

2015-05 Thread Skein

Thread Skein is the 3rd book in the bestselling Golden Threads Trilogy an epic high fantasy and hard science fiction saga, over 400,000 words in length. Its launching with a Kickstarter campaign and will be available in hardback and pocket paperback editions as well as in ebook format.

2015-03-31 by

Thread Slivers & Thread Strands Publication Funded!

Thanks to all out our outstanding backers we did it! Not only did we get the initial $2,000 we asked for but we also crossed the 200% funding line! My wife and I want to give you all a colossal thank you for your remarkable support. As we hit the $4,000 goal, everyone getting a […]

2015-03-26 by

2013-08 Thread Strands

Thread Strands is being prepared to be published as a hardback and mass-market paperback via a Kickstarter campaign. It is the second book of the highly rated high fantasy / hard science-fiction genre blending Golden Threads Trilogy, originally published in August of 2013 . Check out the updated first chapter excerpt for the new hardback edition.

2015-02-26 by