Official News & Updates from creator Jaime Buckley

Update 03.16.24

Tt's been nine months since the last update, and I apologize for that. On the flip side of that coin, I have a great deal of good news to share. My last proceedure in February last month went well, and I remain cancer free.
WantedHero's 5th WA birthday came yesterday, and we have renewed for another year (yup, yer stuck with me). Also, on a personal note,

my wife and I are expecting 4 more grandbabies in the next couple months.
Life is good.
I am very blessed.
...now for the creative news:
Life of Fiction hits 40 weeks of consistent publishing this next Monday. That has been no small feat, because I don't publish a single item or tidbits to satisfy nibbles. I want my readers to feel value in joining my community and personally interacting with me.
On Mondays I start the process with getting up at 4am to record the Morning Coffee video (that link goes to a funny one, BTW), sharing personal insights and experences with members of my community. Tuesdays provide a new article about fiction -- it could be a new piece (My Minds Eye is this next week), a short story, or any aspect of the Wanted Hero world. If you're lucky, it'll be by Höbin Luckyfeller, Finely Greenhopper, or even Asia Bailey.

On Wednesdays you get to watch a speed drawing of something or someone from the WantedHero world, again, open to the public. Thursdays are dedicated to the Life of Fiction Podcast, available on all streaming platforms, unless it's 'BONUS' content,...which is exclusive to paid members of LoF. Finally, we come to Fridays...
This is where those who support me financially for the cost of a bad cup of coffee a week, get to read the latest chapter of the book I'm writing. Over the course of the last 40 weeks, we have already published THREE books: Demoni Vankil, Bloodsticks and our Collector's Comic Book Edtion (378 pages of fun). The current novel, CHOICES, is the re-writing of the first three novels in the Chronicles of a Hero series (Prelude, Race to Til-Thorin & Into the Fire). The story, now written from Wendell's point of view, seems to be going well.
Each chapter has averaged over 7000 words a week, released to paid members at 5PM, for your reading pleasure.
That's...a lot of content, a lot of writing...and a great deal of dedication to readers. All content, pointing to WorldAnvil and WantedHero.com. The best news being that the community and mailing list is growing steadily. In fact, this is the best email list I've built, and the best interaction I've had with readers since the comic book days of 2005.
So there you go. Lots of progress, and I am inviting you to come to LifeOfFiction and sign up for the free newsletter. Tons of weekly content that you just might love.

Update 06.15.23

Yeah, I know -- wow, this is the SECOND update in less than 60 days. But there is good REASON for this!

I’m so happy to announce that the move to my new home is complete. The newly designed office, with custom furniture (gift from my two sons), is also complete.
What that means, is I’m almost back to normal...and ready to start my crazy writing schedule once more.
Hence this update: I’ve been thinking about my new writers journey. Thanks to my dear friend Deleyna, and her connection to Johnny B. Truant, I started engaging Johnny in some conversations via ‘substack’. The conversations aren’t important — though they were comical and sarcastic — it’s the substack that matters.
I’m moving "The Creators Blog" from my world, to substack, for more care and attention. The blog I attempted to build on WorldAnvil wasn’t my wisest idea. IMO it deluted what WantedHero is supposed to be. So I’m correcting this mistake.
As of right now, you can join me on Life of Fiction , where I’ll be A) talking about all things fiction, including my non-traditional paths to self-publishing, how I’ve made a living doing it, and; B) writing my books and posting behind the scenes work as I go (though this part will be for paid subscribers). Paid supporters will be able to give feedback, have their name in final publications as a special thanks, and get a digital copy of each completed work.
I'm also leaning heavily towards making a podcast for the blog as well.
Anyone interested in joining me can get a free subscription and interact with the weekly articles and conversations. I'd love to have poeple I know from this community engaging me there, and talking about our WorldAnvil adventures!
Just FYI -- "The Creators Blog" will be removed from my world soon, the articles being expanded upon, updated and moved to Life of Fiction. Hope to see you all there!!

Update 05.09.23

Yes, I know -- not many updates have been given. But I CAN explain...

In the last few months it's been one funeral after another. Casting tears after loved ones and friends, mourning our loss, only to stiffen our upper lip and get punched again, in the face.
Maybe that's not the best analogy, but...well, whatever. Life's been hard, and we keep trying to care for those around us. One of the deaths was in China, and my aunt had to leave the USA to tend to her mothers funeral. That left 'Uncle Bob' on his own from March until July this year. Frequent traveling an hour north to care for him ihas been added to my regular schedule, while my wife tends to our five still at home, and her own mother (who is moving in).
Just between you and me, I love staying with Bob and laughing with my aging uncle. He's truly a great and kind man. But that's what you do for those you love, right?
Oh don't look at me like that. You'd do the same, I know it -- you're a good-hearted person as well!
But wait--THERE'S MORE!

We Have Moved

Along this path, I was offered an apartment in the town where we bought a small 1 acre lot. Our hope is to eventually build a house on that lot, but in the meantime, while I strive to increase my income, we get to enjoy the same neighbors, be closer to our best friends, and to (hopefully) live a more simplified life!
Hopefully.
Extra benefits include faster internet, a dedicated office for me (yay!), with solid, custom oak desk, shelves, wall mounted computer monitor, and a full wall chalkboard to work out my ideas while I pace the carpet in thought. This also provides me with a measure of stability to start writing novels again and developing this website.
Oh, how I have wished for this time to come for so many years!! I'll be sure to post pictures and most likely make a video once I'm settled, to show you the creative joy around me!
Thus I would like to end this joyful update with a spoken hope:

"By June 1st, I plan on being back in the throws of creation, bringing you both new and updated material to this site. My heartfelt dream and passion is to take Wanted:Hero and rebuild it to the magesty it should have started with. No more compromises.
So says the storyteller."

Update 10.22.22

It's been a while since I've posted an update--which was 10.22.21. Hahaha. Wow.
You may have noticed that the novels created for Wanted:Hero have been 'un'published and cannot be found for purchase, with the exception of the 'Prelude to a Hero' audiobook. Much to my frustration, one must agree to a minimum 7-year ocontractg with Audible to use their platform...but that's another story.
This website and world have not been shared in their entirety, and it's disturbed me. I've wanted to give you more. To provide a better experience than what I have up to know -- so that's what I'm doing. Improving my wordcraft and more fully developing this world, to share with you.

What's New To See?

There are two important additions you might want to look at, along with revamped artwork and basic introduction clarifications, and they are:

Infinity Journals

Advanced Worldbuilding Journals have been selling strong since they were created, but this is a digital age, with digital demands by writers. These new creations will allow you the ability to craft custom, printed journals, whenever and however you like, using Advanced Worldbuilding templates and our popular 'trigger questions' to help you create faster.

What makes these extra special, is that they can be combined OR you can purchase the 'Infinity Creator' version, which is all our topics in one product -- giving you unlimited journals with up to 1365 possible combinations.
Click the cover example or go to the Advanced Worldbuilding page to learn more and find purchase links.

A Choose Your Own Ending Adventure

That's right -- there's a new adventure written and ready for your reading and choosing pleasure. Generations before Wendell ever shows up, events occur which set forces in motion, forever changing the future of this magical world.
It's called: The Gathering of Kings and though I'm working on the artwork and turning off the sidebars for better reading, it's ready to see...
That's all for now. Talk to you soon!