Originally Posted on ZB Publications Blog. So after posting about The War Ender’s Apprentice last week, I got a few questions and specifically the one I am going to answer is What is a trunk novel? (Or more specifically: why the hell did you keep a decent novel in your back pocket in the days of self publishing?) The definitions of a trunk novel are: 1) a non-publishable novel the author finished early in their writing career (2) a novel they never sold. The original The M

So if you were wondering exactly what I pack, here's a checklist for you! (Attendance less than 10,000) I pack specifically for the convention. If it is a science fiction convention, I might grab a few more Other Systems. If it’s a comic con, I’ll grab more Out For Souls & Cookies and artwork. I also always consider attendance. 15 Other Systems +display copy 6-10 The Light Side of the Moon +display copy 10 sets of Out For Souls and Cookies (Bagged and Boarded) + loose display

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