Not exactly an appearance, but I definitely give emacs a shout-out in the end notes of my new novel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYCZJVGX

That’s funny, I launched a startup novel three days ago [1] where I also referenced emacs in one of the scenes

[1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48447484

That sounds really interesting, would like to read it. Amazon is not an option for me though since they don't let you download your ebook files anymore. Any other way I can get a copy and pay you for it?

Sample chapter here, DRM-free: https://frequal.com/novels/

The Amazon file is also DRM-free, I picked that option when self-publishing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYCZJVGX

I chose the DRM-free route on Amazon for "Means & Motive" ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYCZJVGX ) . Self-published authors can choose to be DRM-free on Amazon now. You can also buy it via Barnes & Noble (paperback), links here: https://frequal.com/novels/

I have a related pipeline that is based on HTML, EPublish, and Calibre:

https://frequal.com/forwriters/

I used it for a recent novel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYCZJVGX

I was about to recommend the excellent Plugable folding keyboard: https://plugable.com/products/bt-key3xl

I used it as a key part of my software engineer's writing toolkit for the first draft of a novel: https://frequal.com/forwriters/

Unfortunately the Plugable keyboard appears to be discontinued. Perhaps it can still be found used. It is quite impressive. It folds small for travel. The keys travel nicely. The case magnetically clicks into a phone stand. The battery lasts a month or longer. Truly a mechanical marvel.

I only wish I'd bought two.

Many for sale here $25-$35: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=plugable+folding+keyboa...

I haven't tried using it with my phone, but this Arteck one has served me well on my desktop PC.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WDJNBT1

Interesting. That looks physically almost identical to the iClever BK05; I wonder if they're branded versions of the same underlying product?

I too would be interested in hearing about the writing and formatting process. I described my own process as a software engineer and first-time novelist here: https://frequal.com/forwriters/

For other software engineers thinking of following in Andy Weir's footsteps and writing a novel, I put together my guide to self-publishing using software tools and techniques here: https://frequal.com/forwriters/

Didn’t know he was a programmer!

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