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Two stacks of books are arranged, each book with a title that reads 'Team Lead Succeed.' The author's name, Nick Fewings, is visible on the spines. The books are neatly placed on a wooden surface, in front of a decorative background with intricate teal and cream patterns.

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Two books are placed on a light wooden surface. The top book is titled 'The Unsplash Book' and features a list of names printed in white on a light gray cover. Part of the title 'THE KIN' is visible on the book underneath, with a partially visible white cover and black text.

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What is a 'Soft Launch' Anyway?

Being a one-man show, it doesn’t take long for tasks to mount up. Add to that an insufferably impatient personality, and you’ve got a recipe for disaster. In other words, things must happen faster than is feasibly possible. So, what's the result? A website launch with no products, hence, a soft launch.

But fear not—deadlines are in place (famous last words), and products are on the horizon.

What’s Coming & When?

📚 The Pearls Amidst the Paradoxes Series
📖Book 1 drops July 12.
📖Book 2 follows August 27.

✅ Progress so far?
Both books are written (one first draft, the other second), and the artwork is all but complete, so they should land on time (famous last words).

Merch That’s Actually Cool (No More Let-downs)

I’m a sucker for cool stuff, and nothing aggravates me more than ordering “cool” things online, only for them to be not cool at all.

That’s why all the Paradiddle Merch will feature only tested, approved, and downright awesome gear. Stuff so off the charts they'll ship with a thin layer of ice on them. ❄️

Book 3? A Tall Order—But That’s How We Roll

If I can wrestle the tech & admin beast into submission, I’m gunning to have Book 3 in the PATP series “in the can” by year’s end. The problem is that it hasn’t even been outlined yet.

But that’s just how we roll at Paradiddle Publishing!! We take the biggest bite possible, then we chew like f#*k!

Your Input? Yes, PLEASE!

Being a one-man show means I’m practically making this s#*t up as I go along. Which is why your input matters—A LOT.

💡 What should I write?
💡 What should I sell?
💡 What should I share?
💡 What additional content should I include?

I’d love to hear your thoughts—because building this community together makes it ten times more valuable.

The Saga of My First Book—Coming Soon

If you’ve read Paradiddle’s blog history (the Blogadiddle), you will know of 'The Saga'. My first-ever novel—my first foray into the writing landscape—was an 11-year epic. If I sat you down and told you the whole story, it's possible you would think I made the whole thing up, and you’d probably say something like:

"That’s way too far-fetched for me Charlie."

Well—that’s exactly what I plan to do. I don’t know when, but it will be coming, and here's the thing: There are legal ramifications wrapped up in this saga (hence why the novel still isn’t for sale). So, I need to find a way to tell the story without getting sued.

So—expect some clandestine brilliance in the near future. Some form of password-protected access, maybe a firewall-protected reveal. Something sneaky but effective so I can share the whole shooting match with those who want in.

Blogadiddle Is Up & Running!

In the meantime, If you haven’t checked it out yet, Blogadiddle is live, with a few posts already waiting for you. And we’re just getting warmed up; there’s plenty more to come and it will be coming in a hurry!!

Thanks for Dropping By—Let’s Build This Together!

I hope we can become long-term acquaintances. I really want to share this journey with you, so please come back often. Watch the books and merch land. And let’s make this space something brilliant—together. 🚀🔥

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About Gerard Francis and Paradiddle Publishing

Hey, I’m Gerard, thank you so much for dropping by. I hope you find some information here that helps calibrate your path on this journey we call life.

I like to think my website is a little unique because there’s no fluff here (and if you find some, please drop me a line and kick my ass).

First up, I don’t pretend to be anything other than an ordinary person stumbling through life’s absurdities just like everyone else.

I have no fancy titles, no mystical wisdom, just me, chasing calm amidst my chaos and trying to make sense of the paradoxes life insists on throwing at me and hopefully, helping an agitated soul or two along the way. That's what floats my boat.

The saga continues here...