Amathar is the primary setting for my first novel. It is a mega-city in the artificial world of Ecos. As you have guessed, it was a science fiction novel. When I decided that I would self-publish this book (more on that later), I wasn’t thinking about creating a personal imprint. Later however, I saw that others self-publishing books had done so, so I immediately thought that “City of Amathar Press” would be appropriate. This is particularly so, since the Amatharians are described in my book as being extreme bibliophiles. Now that I am blogging, and especially since I am blogging about my writing, “City of Amathar” seemed more than appropriate for the blog title as well.
For any who would like to purchase books from City of Amathar Press, the entire catolog of which consists of one book (albeit in hardbound, paperback, or pdf), here is the link.
As you can read in my bio, I have been a teacher for the past fourteen years. I’ve taught English and History and my current position is as a seventh grade U.S. History teacher. I just finished teaching two semesters of high school level U.S. History Summer School. I am also an aspiring novelist. So while you may expect postings about education and school and all kinds of other things that might impact the life of a forty eight year old male American, the main focus of this blog is my writing. I would of course, like to promote my writing. But just as importantly, I intend to focus on my struggle to get published. I am set for the long haul. I am going to write, I am going to submit my writing to publishers and agents, and I’m going to let you know what happens.
City of Amathar 