The 1000/100 Project is a documented journey of my self-publication of my Middle-Grade debut Ghosts of Mars, and my attempts to sell 1000 copies and get 100 reviews for the book within 1 year.
I’ll be updating via my weekly podcast, where I’ll also be joined by guests – some of whom are helping with the project – and others who are steeped in the self-publishing world of children’s books.
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Chapter 1: Astra FireStar and the Ripples of Time
She arrives late and whispers something into our Maths teacher’s ear. Mrs Master nods and points to a seat. Small beads of sweat run down my back as the room heats up. ‘What’s your name, dear?’ asks Mrs Master, tilting her wee specs onto her forehead. ‘Astra.’ The girl pauses and looks round at all…
Chapter 1: THE NAMELESS
PART ONE THE GREENHORN Realm Rule 1: Honour thy Autokratōr and esteem thy Realm. Both come before thyself. Chapter 1 SEVEN Today is the biggest day of my life. I will find out my name. ‘It’ll be fine, Seven. You’re going to ace it,’ whispers Six. I tilt my head closer as her quiet voice…
Ghosts of Mars: Chapter 1
The First The world outside the window is infinitely more exciting than the colony nursery. Drones buzz around, carrying small crates. Astronauts bounce around the landing pad, making final checks for the incoming rocket. A dozen or so maintenance workers are cleaning solar panels, test-driving the rovers, and checking the water recycling and moisture vaporiser machines. Far…
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