In this 10-minute drive-time dispatch, Xeroforhire gives an unfiltered update on the publishing chaos surrounding the upcoming release of Utopia, his latest novel in The Last Day series. He vents about the frustrations of self-publishing—wrong book sizes, EPUB formatting issues stripping dramatic spacing, and the exhausting need to reformat everything solo without an editor or publishing assistant. The wear-and-tear of indie authorship hits hard, especially while juggling full-time work and creative output.

Despite the setbacks, he emphasizes the importance of nailing the first editions before considering deluxe or expanded versions. He wants these books to be done, not perfect, so he can move forward without constantly circling back.

This episode also introduces Mars, the humble superhero lead of Utopia, described as his most complex character yet—both morally and in terms of backstory and powers. Xeroforhire proudly declares Utopia his first novel with explicitly Christian messaging, differentiating it from merely having a Christian worldview.

He closes by teasing updates to his website, preview snippets from the book, and future stories possibly involving Mars and others in short story form. Release date is locked: July 22, 2025.

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