Sunday, November 5, 2023

Big News (and more big news I forgot to post earlier (oops))

 Hello all!

I've been so caught up with life, work, and projects that I've already promised people that I forgot to update you on Mastering Tak: Level II. It's out and available! (Now also in Kindle format, though, just like Level I, I cannot guarantee readability on all devices).

For interested parties in the US, you can get it here. If you live outside the US, try going to your local Amazon site. For example, amazon.de is the German site. Since the book is printed on demand, you can potentially save a lot on shipping and also get it much sooner than buying it from the main Amazon.com site.

In related, but newer news, I have started on some opening supplements that will explore the main lines of each of the three main openings currently popular in Tak: The Hug, The Knight, and Center Claim. I plan to publish in that order, starting with The Hug, due out in Spring of next year.


Unrelated to writing, I have FINALLY been granted a craftsman license for Tak!!!

What this means is that I am approved to sell my capstones, boards, and full sets at cottage industry quantities. I have delayed announcing this (and honestly should continue to delay) because this unfortunately comes at a time when I am in the middle of a bathroom remodel for a coworker, handmade Christmas gift production for friends and family, the incoming holidays, a work trip, and PAX Unplugged.

That is not to say that I am not completely thrilled to get the license. It is just that my shop will not be tooled up for Tak until the end of the year or early next. I already have a few commissions once that happens, and if you would like to get your name on the books for one of my offerings, or discuss a completely new idea, please drop me a line on my website via the contact form.

Thanks everyone!