Hello Reader, and welcome to The Time Trekkers Journal.
My name is Brett Jackson. I’m a Science Fiction Author, Productivity Geek and Gadget Lover.
This weekly email newsletter, is a place where I share my journey as a Time Travel author. Each week there is a manuscript update, book recommendation, I answer your questions and more. So, lets get started.
🤦🏻♂️Ooops – This weeks comment from the Authors Desk.
Owing to technical issues (I’ve had the week off and forgot to schedule the newsletter, oops) this newsletter is a little later than usual. So, when you’ve got a moment, grab yourself a hot drink, sit back and spend a few minutes reading the latest stuff from my study to your inbox 🙂
Time Travel Romance – Medieval Love: Reunited by Dagger Heart Spell (Time Travel Romance Book Book 1)
Blurb: A Time Travel Romance – Medieval Love: Reunited by Dagger Heart Spell (Time Travel, Time Travel Romance, Fantasy Historical, Romance Fantasy, Medieval Romance, Medieval Love, Medieval Romance English Knight, Time Travel Books, Medieval Romance Books, Time Travel Romance Historical, Time Travel Romance Medieval) In this romance fantasy, Elise is a present day, high-priced career thief, whose services are sought by the wealthy and anonymous around the globe, and are commissioned through her mysterious employer Mr. Smith. The latest assignment presented to Elise from Mr. Smith, is
Hello Reader, and welcome to The Time Trekkers Journal.
My name is Brett Jackson. I’m a Science Fiction Author, Productivity Geek and Gadget Lover.
This weekly email newsletter, is a place where I share my journey as a Time Travel author. Each week there is a manuscript update, book recommendation, I answer your questions and more. So, lets get started.
BIO: Erin R. Howard is the award-winning fantasy author of Window of Time and the Managing Editor for Expanse Books, an imprint of Scrivenings Press. Her other titles include The Kalila Chronicles (YA urban fantasy) and The Gates of Deceit (dystopian) series.
When she’s not writing or editing, Erin loves playing video games with her husband, watching movies with her children, and fueling her many craft addictions. Erin has a Creative Writing degree and is a member of Realm Makers, RagTag Writers, and Once Upon a Page. She resides in Western Kentucky with her husband and three children.
Tropes:
characters that you love to root for
enemies to love-both female and male main characters
twists and turns
unputdownable, non-stop action
oppressive leadership
Dystopian Fiction, Clean Fiction, Elements of Suspense
TAGLINE:
Death awaits outside of the Gates.
BOOK BLURB:
If playing by the rules means it keeps you alive, then seventeen-year-old Renna James should
know better. She is, after all, the one who broadcasts these rules to the Outpost. What lies
beyond the Gates had always lured her, but her venture outside wasn’t supposed to leave her
locked out. Now, Renna’s one chance to survive the next seventy-two hours just ran into the
Your chance to ask me any writing or book related questions.
Is the “Ask The Author” Section Still Relevant to You?
Lately, you may have noticed that our beloved “Ask The Author” section has been quieter than usual. Where once we saw a steady stream of questions, discussions, and ideas, things have slowed down a bit. I’ve been reflecting on how this part of the newsletter has evolved, and wanted to check in with you— the readers and community members—about it.
So, here’s the question we have for you: Do you still want the “Ask The Author” section?
This section has been a space where you could ask me about my inspirations, writing processes, and the stories behind my books. It’s been a place for us to connect more deeply in a more personal way.
However, I’ve noticed that the flow of questions has dwindled, and I would like to understand why. Maybe the questions you once had have already been answered, or perhaps it’s just become the same old thing every week?
I truly value your input—your voice is what shapes this space. If the “Ask The Author” section is something you still find interesting and worthwhile, please let me know! If there are ways to breathe new life into this feature, I’d love to hear your ideas.
If you think it’s time to let the “Ask The Author” section rest, that’s okay too! I am committed to keeping this community evolving in ways that serve you best. Ultimately, it’s your feedback that will guide us in the right direction.
So, what do you think? Let me know if you still want to see more of the “Ask The Author” section or if it’s time for something new. Your thoughts matter, and I’m excited to hear from you!
Usually something time travel related, but sometimes something completely different.
What is the Kuru Toga?
This week, I decided to try something new. The Filofax I use is great, however the gel pens I use in it are prone to smudging, take ages to dry out, and I have to wait quite a while, just to change the page, so getting information and ideas down takes forever.
I was watching some videos, and I saw something inspiring, that completely solved my problem. The person in the video was using …
Hello Reader, and welcome to The Time Trekkers Journal.
My name is Brett Jackson. I’m a Science Fiction Author, Productivity Geek and Gadget Lover.
This weekly email newsletter, is a place where I share my journey as a Time Travel author. Each week there is a manuscript update, book recommendation, I answer your questions and more. So, lets get started.
✍ Christmas Newsletter 2024
Life updates and Author Accountability for 2024
Shutting down the study for Christmas.
Hey Reader,
I want to say thank you so much, for joining me on my Author journey this year, it’s been a really fun and productive adventure, and so good to have you along for the ride.
It’s Christmas in less than a week, and this will be the last newsletter this year.
The study will be open again for more writing fun, progress updates and more, in the New Year.
In case you missed last weeks newsletter, feel free to check out all the stuff I got up to in 2024, by clicking the button below.
As a special thanks, I couldn’t finish this year without sharing some Christmas cheer. Please click below to grab your free Christmas card.
Fun fact: Earlier this year, we had enough snow to make a snowman who we named Melxey, and I grabbed some photos of it, to share with you. I was so impressed with the Santa snowman that I have decided to use the pic as the front of this years Christmas card.
Considering the fact that we went shopping in York and the fair recently, and easily consumed a lot of calories, I was very surprised today to find out that I only put on half a pound. Next week I want to shed at least 1.5 pounds.
Also, the MRI and EEG I had recently went by flawlessly, and I am now awaiting the results.
It’s been a crazy few weeks, and I am absolutely shattered. The house has been neglected, so I decided to take charge of the kitchen and tidy all the pots and pans that have been collecting on the side for the last couple of days, and while doing that, I have been watching the Kingsman film on Netflix.
Watching something while doing a tedious task really cuts the monotony of the task at hand, and I breezed through the kitchen.
Tomorrow, I plan on going back to work, with some renewed energy 🙂
It’s been a crazy few weeks, and I am absolutely shattered. The house has been neglected, so I decided to take charge of the kitchen and tidy all the pots and pans that have been collecting on the side for the last couple of days, and while doing that, I have been watching the Kingsman film on Netflix.
Watching something while doing a tedious task really cuts the monotony of the task at hand, and I breezed through the kitchen.
Tomorrow, I plan on going back to work, with some renewed energy 🙂
Hello there, and welcome to this weeks chapter of One Word At A Time.
My name is Brett Jackson. I’m a Science Fiction Author, Time Travel lover, and occasional poet.
One Word At A Time takes you through my journey as an Independent Author, and brings you weekly news full of Writing Updates, Writing World News and more… and now, let’s begin this chapter.
Hello Time Trekkers, and welcome to this weeks email newsletter, where I share my journey as a Time Travel author. Each week there is a manuscript update, book recommendation, I answer your questions and more. So, lets get this started.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
My wife and I celebrated our wedding anniversary, by having the week off, and while we were supposed to enjoy a holiday, I ended up in hospital instead. After a few days, with a lot of TLC from the hospital staff and my amazing wife, I was cleared to go home, however, I am now back on anti-epileptic drugs after being off them for over 10 years. This means that this weeks email is just a quick one.
Over the last month I achieved the following:
Came off Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok, and more, to concentrate on writing my stories.
Changed the name of the newsletter from “One Word At A Time” to “The Time Trekkers Journal”, changed the look and made it much more sci-fy’ey
Edited lots of chapters of Time Clones book 2 (close to completing second edits, and soon on to final edits.
Went to the Engine Shed in Lincoln, and met up with fellow Authors at Linc-Con 2024
Read 3 books, 2 Diaries of a Wimpy Kid, The Lady of the Loch
Tried a few todo apps, and decided to work out a way of being able to focus on my productivity.
Health: Went to see a specialist about my knee, and also went to hospital with a seizure. Both recovering well. Joined Slimming World. Got my eyes checked, and new glasses are on their way (photos coming soon).
Bought some new board games, and spent lots of time with the fam, meeting up, and enjoying memories together.
And that’s us all caught up today.
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Hello there, and welcome to this weeks chapter of The Time Trekkers Journal
My name is Brett Jackson. I’m a Science Fiction Author, Time Travel lover, and occasional poet.
The Time trekkers Journal takes you through my journey as an Independent Author, and brings you weekly news full of Writing Updates, Writing World News and more… and now, let’s begin this chapter.
Hello Time Trekkers, and welcome to the new look email newsletter. New name, new look, finally a Science Fiction newsletter that looks Scifi-ey. What’s changed?
I gave it a new name. ‘One Word At A Time’ is now called ‘The Time Trekkers Journal’.
It was time to add new Title Banners, now taller with a new font, background colour, and section names.
And I changed the heading logo at the top of this newsletter. It now has a brand new heading logo – with the iconic hourglass symbol, and matching spacey backgrounds for that Sci-fi feel.
I love this new look, and I am sure you will love it too.
This week I have achieved the following:
Made lots of changes to the newsletter, to get it stuck out of the past, and drag it screaming into the future.
I have been reading The Lady of the Loch by Ryan Vernel, and I am really getting stuck into it. You can check out my progress on Goodreads
I have edited 2 more chapters this week, converting more of the first draft to second draft.
All in all, it’s been a very productive week, and I can’t wait to crack on with more editing next week.
This weeks Book of the Week is
Time Blink by MJ Mumford
Blurb
When Syd Brixton was eleven years old, her identical twin vanished from a park in broad daylight and was never found.
Fast forward twenty years. Despite her lingering guilt, Syd’s life seems idyllic. She has a great job at a popular pub. A beautiful home. A loving extended family. And best of all, a long-term relationship with a handsome firefighter who wants nothing more than to have children of his own.
Then it all comes crashing down.
One night outside the pub, Syd’s favorite customer, Morley, is killed in a horrific accident. Moments before he dies, he gives Syd an extraordinary gift: the power to go back in time–and with it, the ability to learn the truth behind her sister’s disappearance all those years ago.
But what if the truth is too painful to face? What if Syd would rather focus on saving Morley’s life instead? Even against his wishes?
If she makes the wrong choice, she could lose everything…her home, her family. Her life.
All in the blink of an eye.
This book is available on Amazon at the following link.
Authors, If you would like to see your book recommended, reach out to me, let me know what your book is about, and I will add it to the list of recommendations. Please message me.Message Brett Jackson – Scifi Author
Ask the Author is back, and gives you the chance to ask me any book or author-related question you’d like.
No-one has asked any questions this week.
If you have questions you want to ask the author, no matter how complicated or trivial, why not send them to me. I love to hear from people, and can’t wait to feature your questions in the newsletter.
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And that’s us all caught up today.
If you have any questions, or just wish to get in contact, you can do that by clicking the following button. I would love to hear from you, and appreciate any feedback from the newsletters.Message Brett Jackson – Scifi Author
Check out my books at www.brettishbooks.com, and consider supporting me by signing up to my free or monthly subscription to this newsletter. It’s less than the price of a cup of coffee, and your support helps me, write more books for you.
There are no differences between paid and free subscriptions, except that warm fuzzy feeling knowing that you are supporting an independent Author, and my gratitude 🙂
If you enjoyed this weeks episode, please feel free to click the share button.
And that’s all for this week, thank you for reading. See you all, in the future.
Hey folks, It’s been a while since the editing accountability graph was updated, so I decided to bring it back up to date.
As I have been doing the second edits on Time Clones book 2, I noticed as I got to the end, that I hadn’t quite finished the first draft. So, I have been busy sorting out the rest of the first draft, and chaptered it all up. After a bout of Covid recently, I have also had a bit of a break from writing whist getting better.
In the graph, you can see the progression as I have been editing draft two, then the drop indicates that I am just completing the new edits on the first draft last chapters.
