Debra L. Martin's Blog, page 363
August 30, 2010
3 New Interviews for Moi
I've been very fortunate to have 3 interviews post in the last couple of days. The links are here:
The Far Edge of Normal http://jaletaclegg.blogspot.com/2010/..., August 30, 2010
Noahan Author Issue #4 https://sites.google.com/site/noahkmu..., scroll down to 3rd spotlight, August 29, 2010
The Far Edge of Normal http://jaletaclegg.blogspot.com/2010/..., August 30, 2010
Noahan Author Issue #4 https://sites.google.com/site/noahkmu..., scroll down to 3rd spotlight, August 29, 2010
August 28, 2010
I'm Blown Away - Awesome 5 Star Review for THE RIGHT PATH
Our novelette THE RIGHT PATH, one of the Dark Future stories, has recently gotten a make over - ahh...shiny new cover from the artistic talents of Ronnell D Porter. I sent Ronnell the story so he could get a feel for our bleak post-apocalyptic world and his cover depiction is spot on. Here's the new cover:
It's awesome, right? Dave and I are both thrilled with it. End of story, thank you
It's awesome, right? Dave and I are both thrilled with it. End of story, thank you
August 27, 2010
Review - Justified Sins by Brian Drake
4 of 5 Stars
Available at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Justified-Sins-...
With its clipped writing style, this novella sets you on a bullet train of nonstop action and doesn't let you off until the last word is read. The story centers around Freddie and Sheila Webster and Sheila's foster brother, Pierce. Freddie is an ex-con who has promised his pregnant
Available at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Justified-Sins-...
With its clipped writing style, this novella sets you on a bullet train of nonstop action and doesn't let you off until the last word is read. The story centers around Freddie and Sheila Webster and Sheila's foster brother, Pierce. Freddie is an ex-con who has promised his pregnant
August 26, 2010
Review - Dance of Cloaks by David Dalglish
5 of 5 Stars
Available at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Dance-Cloaks-Da...
DANCE OF CLOAKS is the first book I've read by David Dalglish, author of the Half-Orc series. It is a stand-alone book that completely captivated me and there was no need to have read any of the other books to enjoy this one. From the shocking twist in the prologue until the very last word, this
Available at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Dance-Cloaks-Da...
DANCE OF CLOAKS is the first book I've read by David Dalglish, author of the Half-Orc series. It is a stand-alone book that completely captivated me and there was no need to have read any of the other books to enjoy this one. From the shocking twist in the prologue until the very last word, this
August 24, 2010
FLAMING DOVE, a dark fantasy by Daniel Arenson
Daniel, welcome back to my blog. I read the sample of Flaming Dove and I'm intrigued. Angels and demons are a special passion of mine.
Available at Amazonhttp://www.amazon.com/Flaming-Dove-eb...
Can you briefly describe the book?Flaming Dove is my second novel, following Firefly Island.
The idea for Flaming Dove just struck me one day. I was doing something completely unrelated
Available at Amazonhttp://www.amazon.com/Flaming-Dove-eb...
Can you briefly describe the book?Flaming Dove is my second novel, following Firefly Island.
The idea for Flaming Dove just struck me one day. I was doing something completely unrelated
FLAMING DOVE, a new fantasy by Daniel Arenson
Daniel, welcome back to my blog. I read the sample of Flaming Dove and I'm intrigued. Angels and demons are a special passion of mine.
Available at Amazonhttp://www.amazon.com/Flaming-Dove-eb...
Can you briefly describe the book?Flaming Dove is my second novel, following Firefly Island.
The idea for Flaming Dove just struck me one day. I was doing something completely
Available at Amazonhttp://www.amazon.com/Flaming-Dove-eb...
Can you briefly describe the book?Flaming Dove is my second novel, following Firefly Island.
The idea for Flaming Dove just struck me one day. I was doing something completely
August 23, 2010
Publishers Weekly Announces New Service for Self-published Titles
The full article can be found here at the Publishers Weekly website:
http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/pr...
Volume 257 Issue 33 08/23/2010 The New PW Select: A Quarterly Service for the Self-Published By George W. Slowik Jr. Aug 23, 2010
We are announcing PW Select, a quarterly supplement announcing
http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/pr...
Volume 257 Issue 33 08/23/2010 The New PW Select: A Quarterly Service for the Self-Published By George W. Slowik Jr. Aug 23, 2010
We are announcing PW Select, a quarterly supplement announcing
Review - Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Sanderson's fantasy is set in a mist-haunted, ash-ridden world, and it pits Kelsier, "the Survivor of Hathsin," against the immortal Lord Ruler's 1,000-year domination of both the Great Houses and their serflike "skaa." Through Allomancy acquired in the Ruler's most hellish prison, Kelsier is able to "burn" 10 metals
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Sanderson's fantasy is set in a mist-haunted, ash-ridden world, and it pits Kelsier, "the Survivor of Hathsin," against the immortal Lord Ruler's 1,000-year domination of both the Great Houses and their serflike "skaa." Through Allomancy acquired in the Ruler's most hellish prison, Kelsier is able to "burn" 10 metals
August 22, 2010
Review - Best Served Cold, Joe Abercrombie
Best Served Cold by Joe Abercrombie
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
I'm only going to give this book 2 stars because it was so gruesome. I don't usually mind gruesome if it advances the storyline, but in this book "gruesome" seemed to be the star. I absolutely loved Joe's "First Law" trilogy and that had gruesome parts as well, but the characters were the center stage. In this book, I think he
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
I'm only going to give this book 2 stars because it was so gruesome. I don't usually mind gruesome if it advances the storyline, but in this book "gruesome" seemed to be the star. I absolutely loved Joe's "First Law" trilogy and that had gruesome parts as well, but the characters were the center stage. In this book, I think he
Digital Tablets - Should Schools Provide them to Students?
About a month ago, I finally took the plunge and got myself a Kindle. This was after nearly a year of following Kindle reviews, forum posts about the pros and cons of Kindles and of course watching the price drop to less than $200. I viewed this purchase as part business expense and part reward. After all, how could I see what my books look like on the Kindle if I didn't have one? And then,
