writing – The Lost Words

What happened to that book you promised?

December 28, 2022 Igor Ljubuncic

Dear readers, it’s been a while since I posted an article here. The astute among thee may wonder why so, and also remember my book plan for 2022, which, so far, does not seem to be progressing according to plan [sic]. Well, my big intention was to bundle The Golden Horde weekly serial into a proper paperback volume and (re)-release it on Amazon. But then 2022 happened. War. And what do you do when your book theme is WWIII and it involves a bunch of countries across Europe and Asia? Well, you don’t … publish it, for starters.

Teaser — Image taken from Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

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What’s on the writing menu in 2022

February 16, 2022 Igor Ljubuncic

Hello there, readers. It’s been a while since I posted an update here. But the lack of visible blog news activity doth not indicate a lack of invisible writing activity (not using the invisible ink, that is). I thought you might want to hear what sort of prose I have for you in the store. After publishing 20 books in 10 years, a nice round number and an awesome milestone altogether, I have no intention of slowing down, and so, let me tell you what you should expect from me in the coming months.

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A book that wasn’t

October 8, 2021 Igor Ljubuncic

Sometimes, past things are best left in the past. How so, you may ask. Well, earlier this year, I told you I was working on a brand-new fantasy book. Nothing to do with Prince Dietrich, nothing to do with zombies. A fresh start. Then, roughly 15 chapters in, I gave up.

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New zombie cover art: Death.

September 3, 2021 Igor Ljubuncic

Several weeks ago, I shared with you the cover preview for the third and final installment in the awesome Woes & Hose trilogy. Now, I want to show you the splendid new art that will adorn the cover of the third (and last) novella in my dystopian, zombie-themed series, Humanz. This is also a good opportunity to unveil the name of the last book. Death.

Death, preview cover

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I finished writing a book … in just 10 days

April 7, 2021 Igor Ljubuncic

Readers of mine, welcome. I think I’ve just broken a personal best when it comes to finishing a book. The previous record stood at 34 days for Prince Dietrich, the first volume that is. Now, I’ve managed an even better lap time. Just ten merry days of writing.

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Several news books coming your way

March 15, 2021 Igor Ljubuncic

Hello there, readers. I’ve got some more good news for you. As you probably know, I am doing audio books for Decay and Darkness, the two volumes in the Humanz trilogy. But that’s not all I’ve doing, oh no. There shall be a heap of fresh novels coming your way this year.

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The recipe for every good story

October 23, 2020 Igor Ljubuncic

Storytelling is universal. From Ancient Greece via medieval Italy to modern-day world, the fundamental formula that makes or breaks any story, EVERY story, be it in written form, on-stage play, or a movie production remains unchanged. Well, it’s one ingredient only: conflict.

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The Woes & Hose trilogy is complete!

October 1, 2020 Igor Ljubuncic

I am happy to announce that I’ve just finished writing the third book in the best-named trilogy of all time. The last volume, titled The Daring Adventures of Amorous Prince Dietrich brings conclusion to the escapades of our misunderstood and loathed protagonist – Dick.

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Woes and Hose, Book 3, type type type

May 25, 2020 Igor Ljubuncic

No rest for the righteous. With great delight, I have commenced to write the final piece in the best-named trilogy of all times, Woes and Hose. The third book will be called, wait for it, The Daring Adventures of Amorous Prince Dietrich. And it’s already 25% done!

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Will I ever be a bestseller?

May 13, 2020 Igor Ljubuncic

Ah, this is the question that every author has asked themselves, at some point in their career. Now, I personally believe that one should not write books for money – as opposed to getting paid to write, ’tis a subtle difference. One should write with love and passion, and if a work makes it into the big beyond, then it’s a nice bonus. A really nice bonus. Now, regardless of what your motives are, the question remains. And the answer is: no, of course not, don’t be silly.