Book Going Offline, for now.
My first book, The Sharp Knife of Forced Simplicity, Volume 1: The Numinous Rebellion was published almost exactly three years ago.
I’ve learned a lot in that time. I’ve learned how the publication process works – at least with a certain business model of publishing. I learned what it feels like to see your name attached to words, on a bookshelf in a stranger’s house. I’ve learned about the overwhelming importance of proper and thorough editing. I’ve learned how hard it is to get honest feedback from friends, and I’ve learned that there’s nothing more disappointing than a lukewarm reception. I’ve learned that, obviously, views change through the years. I’ve learned that inspiration comes in shades. I’ve learned that actually researching a subject before you write a book about it is probably a good idea - ignorance is obvious to those already in the know.
That last point is something I feel like I should apologize for. I don’t want to spend my life re-inventing the wheel. My arrogance has been tempered (somewhat) by the revelation that my most exciting personal revelations are nothing new – their exploration and development as been going on for some time now. I can contribute more by knowing what has come before, and building on that.
I can’t fault my youthful impetuousness, and I can’t regret actually getting it done. The lessons learned from the experience more than make up for the debt I incurred to publish (and am still paying off on my credit card).
In effect, I feel like the book has served its purpose. A tool, in the right time and place, to make things happen. But like any tool that’s no longer needed, it has become dead weight – it takes up space, and I’m constantly moving it around, trying to find a spot for it. I’m better off, for now, without it.
I’ve removed the links to the Amazon page as well as the download page. I’ll be contacting my publisher and seeing how I can settle our account.
Sometime in the future (maybe sooner than later!) I’ll be able to post a revised edition for free download. It’ll be nice to have it as a point of reference, and for the random friend who decides to read it, it’ll still be there… hopefully with a proper editing this time! 
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