May 2025: Locus Magazine and Free Books!
First and foremost, welcome new subscribers! I hope you'll hang out for a while.
One of the more frustrating parts of being an author is the lack of direct feedback. All we have to rely on are reviews, which are one-way and all but anonymous, the sporadic email from a reader, which is always welcome, and the newsletter subscriber count.
So, when I see the bump I've experienced the past couple of weeks, it's a nice shot in the arm.
Thanks for subscribing!
Next week, I'm leaving for a twenty-two-day bicycle tour of Switzerland, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. We'll follow the Rhine from Basel to Cologne, hop a train into Holland, and then make our way to Amsterdam. While Iwon't make it to any of the settings in Shadows of the Past or Clouds in the Future, I will be visiting family in the Liedolsheim, the inspiration for Emil and Ludwig's home town.
Even though we've been planning the trip for nearly a year, the past month has been a whirlwind of planning, packing, and getting things for an extended trip away from home. So, this is a short newsletter and June's edition might be delayed.
Support Locus Magazine: The Heartbeat of Science Fiction & Fantasy
Locus Magazine has been an essential science fiction and fantasy publication since 1968. But, like many magazines, it's suffered a drop in readership in the past few decades.
But you can help! They've launched their 2025 Indiegogo campaign, and it's got some sweet deals!
If you're not familiar with Locus, it's the industry's leading source for comprehensive reviews, author interviews, upcoming book listings, and the hosts for the prestigious Locus Awards. This latest fundraiser offers fantastic perks, including signed books, author chats, story critiques, and exclusive merchandise.
Independent authors rely on publications like Locus to connect readers with new voices in the genre. Please consider supporting this cornerstone of our community by subscribing or contributing to their campaign. Your support helps them continue celebrating and uplifting authors, artists, and stories for years to come!
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See you next month!
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Eric Goebelbecker
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