We're getting closer....
Should have a colored rendition of the whole design by the end of the month.
It will not only feature Taranis, but also Salty Dog, Gaspar's Revenge, and Island Hopper.
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In the jesse mcdermitt movie, which do you picture paying the main characters?
Can’t wait to see the finished design.
I just spent the evening talking with a friend that lives on Marathon, not too far from the “Rusty Anchor Bar & Grill” site near the old K-Mart… I was explaining to him your books, the Rusty Anchor, the boats, etc… He couldn’t believe that I had never been to Marathon and knew so much about it, just from your books… he was downloading your books as we parted ways this evening…lol!
I love seeing this.
Now all we STILL need is 'Hats' in the Ship Store!
Love this! Now I understand your description!
As of today, Book 28 of the main Jesse series, Apalach Affair, is 39% complete and my writing is on schedule for completion by June 14, for a September 1 release. It'll go on preorder by May 1.
Nick Sullivan has the manuscript for the second Young Jesse novel, Bad Blood, and he's going to start recording tomorrow, two days early. Bad Blood will be released on June 1, and is on preorder at Amazon and my online Ship's Store.
If you're subscribed to my newsletter, you already know that you can preorder or buy my books in the Ship's Store for a discount, and these releases will arrive in your inbox at least a week before those retail dates.
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Can't wait.... and by the way, Wayne Stinnett... We are leaving Pompano and moving to Key Weird in a couple of weeks!
I’m ready!
First look - Taranis concept drawing and an early example I gave the artist.
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Thanks, I've been trying to picture the new boat.
Looks like a LEEN Trimarans
Cool description and wonderful tooling around in it in your storytelling
WOW! Looking forward to seeing the finished project.
I love this concept drawing.
Oh, that's interesting! Can't wait to see how it comes out!
Cool inspiration!
Think hydrofoils.
I would love a complete copy of the detailed notes that you have on Taranis. How can we make that happen?
Annnnnd... Done!
Bad Blood is off my plate now. I just finished the proofing rewrite and sent the working copy of the manuscript to Nick for recording. But he's not scheduled to start until a week from tomorrow, so it's just going to sit and simmer for a week, while I jump back into Apalach Affair.
Here's my current release schedule for the next year. Subscribers to my newsletter pay less than half during the first few days of a new preorder. And my online Ship's Store releases new books a week early.
Bad Blood - June 1, on preorder now.
Apalach Affair - September 1, preorder starts May 1.
Jesse #29 - December 1, preorder starts September 1.
Jesse #30 - March 1, 2025, preorder starts December 1, 2024.
Cocaine Cowboy - June 1, 2025, preorder starts March 1, 2025.
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Awesome ✌️❤️📖
My friends take on the seasoning that Rufus uses! Enjoy!
Back into writing mode today.
I've been rewriting for two weeks and keep finding myself moving the cursor up to the top, to hit Accept, and go to the next correction.
First day back after so long away, it's always a little slow. But I'm working on next week's word quota already, so I can take it slow and ease back in.
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I will be here waiting until it's done .. absolutely love every book you have written ✌️❤️📖
Love your writing, love your books! They are an absolute gift! Thank you!
I have 29 of 207 pages left to rewrite in Bad Blood, but my eyes are crossed. It's available for preorder at Amazon and my online Ship's Store, where it's a dollar less.
It's now up to 64,000 words, slightly longer than planned, and barring any major repairs, I should finish tomorrow, which is good. I'm anxious to get back over to Apalach Affair, which is a third finished.
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Are we gonna find out about the sub?
Your writing is amazing! Can’t wait! Thank you for sharing your story!
Can't wait
Pre-Order complete! Looking forward to Bad Blood! Thanks for putting in the work Wayne!
Do you ever get the stories confused?
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Sara Culver ...you need to read all his books...the best
Kathy Robinson Maurer, check out this series. Awesome!
Passed the 2/3 mark in the Bad Blood rewrite today, after my editor had it for a couple of weeks. I'll finish it up on Thursday, then it's off to my final proofreader, and to my narrator, Nick Sullivan, to prep for recording week after next. We're several days ahead of schedule, so I'm not rushing.
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You and your team are excellent!
Go Captain!
I wish you’d hurry. LOL.
Some of y'all might know that a couple of years ago, I took up a new hobby.
Rest assured, this doesn't impede my writing. Just the opposite. I have more energy and my mind is a lot more focused since I took up resistance training to lose weight.
For the last ten years, I've written and published three books a year. But 2024 will be four books and I'm planning the same for 2025, as well.
March 1 - Swift and Silent
June 1 - Bad Blood
September 1 - Apalach Affair
December 1 - Untitled
Well, last week, after more than two years of training, I did a thing.
I deadlifted 300 pounds!
When I started in January 2022, I couldn't get 200 more than a few inches off the deck.
I added a hundred pounds to my deadlift in two years. Even with an Achilles surgery last summer.
Never let anyone say you're too old or too weak. You can become stronger and healthier a lot faster than they can become smarter. And in doing so, you'll extend you're life.
Stay Strong!
Live Long!
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Attending to our bodies, especially as we pass upward mile markers, is so very important. Congratulations on reaching this goal.
Rockin it!! Congrats!!
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