Kevis Hendrickson's Blog, page 3
May 11, 2016
Return to Arva
I've got a big smile on my face... It's literally been years since I've written any fantasy. Most of my efforts have been into whipping up new Rogue Hunter stories. It's an itch I can't ignore anymore. So I'm excited to report that I have resumed work on the cycle of tales based in the world of Arva. The book I'm writing now, called THE FAIREST DREAM, is a decades old project that I started back in 2004. It's a door stopper that can take up as much space on a desk as a G.R.R. Martin novel,...
May 8, 2016
Site Updates
It's been a while since my last update on this blog. I've been in the trenches producing new works and haven't been posting much lately. My online presence is basically nonexistent. But as I start to complete more of my projects, I'm hoping to change that over the next few weeks. So look out for news of what I'm cooking up.
May 14, 2014
Interview with Sister Sinister
Rogue Hunter's been undergoing a metamorphosis since I first introduced the new series to readers a couple of years ago. We've gone from political intrigue, to survival horror, and now to erotic thriller. But throughout its different incarnations, it still remains an action-packed space opera series at its core featuring akickassheroine and a gripping storyline. I invite you to check outmy latest interview with Sister Sinister about Rogue Hunter. It sheds light on the development of the Lif...
March 6, 2014
If you've never had a chance to read Rogue Hunter before, we've got a treat for you. Our friends over at Cubicle Blindness are holding the ultimate Giveaway for Rogue Hunter! The Giveaway includes the first three books in the Rogue Hunter series (Inquest, Dark Space, and Life Force), a digital copy of the soundtrack for Inquest, and the Soundtrack Companion. There's never been a better time to become a fan of Rogue Hunter than right now....February 19, 2014
Life Force is Live
The newest adventure in the Rogue Hunter series, Life Force, is now live and ready for readers. You can find ebook versions of Life Force at your favorite online ebook store. The paperback version of Life Force is still in the works and should arrive at online retailers by the end of the month.I want to thank everyone who helped Life Force to see the light of day: from my editors, to advance readers, and my designer. Everyone played a special role in making this book what it is. It wa...
November 14, 2012
The Next Big Thing
The Next Big Thing...
It seems like it's been a lifetime since the last time I posted on my Goodreads blog. But if I catch the blogging bug, I might do more in the future. Who knows? Anyway, I’m participating in an event called The Next Big Thing. So what is The Next Big Thing? It's blog hopping with the goal to discover some new authors and books.
For those unfamiliar with a blog hop . . . you find something on one blog then you hop on over to the next blog link for a new author discovery.
In this hop we're going from blog-to-blog to discover some exciting books that we might not have heard about yet or that are still in WIPs. To let everyone know a bit about the books, we each answer 10 questions.
Thanks to author J. Ann for inviting me: http://www.jannnovels.blogspot.com/20...
So here is my contribution to the hop:
Q+A:
What is the (working title) of your book?
The Fairest Dream.
Where did the idea come from for the book?
My life-long obsession with fairy tales. This is my first chance to retell one of my personal favorites, in particular, the story of Cinderella.
What genre does your book fall under?
Fantasy.
Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?
Interestingly, I haven’t put a whole lot of thought into who should play the characters in my book. But I’ve always envisioned the antagonist as Jennifer Connelly. She has the chops to play the role of one of my most complex characters.
What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?
A young woman becomes the servant of a rich countess and her three sisters and dreams of escaping the servant life and becoming rich and famous.
Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?
While under a different incarnation, The Fairest Dream made its rounds to agents and publishers. But this time around, the honors of publishing the newly refurbished version will be mine.
How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?
I have been working on this book for nearly a decade now. But the first draft took around one year to write.
What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?
Even though it’s a bit of a stretch, I prefer to compare my book to the film Ever After which stars Drew Barrymore. What’s interesting is that I hadn’t seen the movie until long after I wrote The Fairest Dream, but it was very interesting to see the similarities in the storyline and situations in both of the stories.
Who or What inspired you to write this book?
Everyone loves an underdog. In the case of The Fairest Dream, the inspiration for this book was actually myself. I wasn’t born with a silver spoon in my mouth and have had to work a variety of unimpressive jobs to support myself. I’ve cleaned public bathrooms, washed cars, cleaned parks, and even dredged lakes. No romantic stuff at all. So I had the idea to use my experience to tell a timeless adventure of a young woman who goes from rags-to-riches in true Cinderella fashion. What’s interesting to note is that it’s a part of my Arvan universe series. So readers familiar with some of my other Arvan books will recognize a few of the characters.
What else about your book might pique the reader's interest?
I think readers will find The Fairest Dream to be an inspirational tale of the power of having a dream and winning against all odds.
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For "Next Big Thing…" next week, fellow authors:
CeCe's Reading and Writing Safari
Tina Smith
It seems like it's been a lifetime since the last time I posted on my Goodreads blog. But if I catch the blogging bug, I might do more in the future. Who knows? Anyway, I’m participating in an event called The Next Big Thing. So what is The Next Big Thing? It's blog hopping with the goal to discover some new authors and books.
For those unfamiliar with a blog hop . . . you find something on one blog then you hop on over to the next blog link for a new author discovery.
In this hop we're going from blog-to-blog to discover some exciting books that we might not have heard about yet or that are still in WIPs. To let everyone know a bit about the books, we each answer 10 questions.
Thanks to author J. Ann for inviting me: http://www.jannnovels.blogspot.com/20...
So here is my contribution to the hop:
Q+A:
What is the (working title) of your book?
The Fairest Dream.
Where did the idea come from for the book?
My life-long obsession with fairy tales. This is my first chance to retell one of my personal favorites, in particular, the story of Cinderella.
What genre does your book fall under?
Fantasy.
Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?
Interestingly, I haven’t put a whole lot of thought into who should play the characters in my book. But I’ve always envisioned the antagonist as Jennifer Connelly. She has the chops to play the role of one of my most complex characters.
What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?
A young woman becomes the servant of a rich countess and her three sisters and dreams of escaping the servant life and becoming rich and famous.
Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?
While under a different incarnation, The Fairest Dream made its rounds to agents and publishers. But this time around, the honors of publishing the newly refurbished version will be mine.
How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?
I have been working on this book for nearly a decade now. But the first draft took around one year to write.
What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?
Even though it’s a bit of a stretch, I prefer to compare my book to the film Ever After which stars Drew Barrymore. What’s interesting is that I hadn’t seen the movie until long after I wrote The Fairest Dream, but it was very interesting to see the similarities in the storyline and situations in both of the stories.
Who or What inspired you to write this book?
Everyone loves an underdog. In the case of The Fairest Dream, the inspiration for this book was actually myself. I wasn’t born with a silver spoon in my mouth and have had to work a variety of unimpressive jobs to support myself. I’ve cleaned public bathrooms, washed cars, cleaned parks, and even dredged lakes. No romantic stuff at all. So I had the idea to use my experience to tell a timeless adventure of a young woman who goes from rags-to-riches in true Cinderella fashion. What’s interesting to note is that it’s a part of my Arvan universe series. So readers familiar with some of my other Arvan books will recognize a few of the characters.
What else about your book might pique the reader's interest?
I think readers will find The Fairest Dream to be an inspirational tale of the power of having a dream and winning against all odds.
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For "Next Big Thing…" next week, fellow authors:
CeCe's Reading and Writing Safari
Tina Smith
August 29, 2009
Last Day of Free Book Offer!!!
Get Your FREE Copy of ROGUE HUNTER!
Today is the final day that readers can download their free copy of Rogue Hunter. Anyone interested in reading this exciting new space opera should head over to Smashwords right now and take advantage of this special promotion. Just click on the link below:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...
Customer reviews:
"A fascinating sci-fi adventure novel from an extremely talented and imaginative author."—Red Adept, Book Reviewer
"A complex and gripping series."—Beth A, Amazon Customer
"If you're a space-opera fan this is a great book for your collection."—Liannalama, Amazon customer
Today is the final day that readers can download their free copy of Rogue Hunter. Anyone interested in reading this exciting new space opera should head over to Smashwords right now and take advantage of this special promotion. Just click on the link below:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...
Customer reviews:
"A fascinating sci-fi adventure novel from an extremely talented and imaginative author."—Red Adept, Book Reviewer
"A complex and gripping series."—Beth A, Amazon Customer
"If you're a space-opera fan this is a great book for your collection."—Liannalama, Amazon customer
August 25, 2009
Free sci-fi epic ROGUE HUNTER!!!
Get Your Free Copy of ROGUE HUNTER!
I would like to announce that for a limited-time only my new science fiction adventure novel Rogue Hunter is now free at Smashwords in the following digital formats: Kindle (mobi), epub, pdf, rtf, lrf, palm doc, and plain text. Just click on the link below to get your free copy of Rogue Hunter and start reading today!
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...
Customer reviews:
"A fascinating sci-fi adventure novel from an extremely talented and imaginative author."—Red Adept, Book Reviewer
"A complex and gripping series."—Beth A, Amazon Customer
"If you're a space-opera fan this is a great book for your collection."—Liannalama, Amazon customer
I would like to announce that for a limited-time only my new science fiction adventure novel Rogue Hunter is now free at Smashwords in the following digital formats: Kindle (mobi), epub, pdf, rtf, lrf, palm doc, and plain text. Just click on the link below to get your free copy of Rogue Hunter and start reading today!
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...
Customer reviews:
"A fascinating sci-fi adventure novel from an extremely talented and imaginative author."—Red Adept, Book Reviewer
"A complex and gripping series."—Beth A, Amazon Customer
"If you're a space-opera fan this is a great book for your collection."—Liannalama, Amazon customer
August 21, 2009
New Space Opera Rogue Hunter now available for MobiPocket.
Introducing Rogue Hunter.
I have written a new science fiction novel called Rogue Hunter which features a female bounty hunter named Zyra. Zyra's story takes place in the distant future and is set during the time when humanity is about to face its greatest crisis. A clandestine force has been plotting to destroy mankind for countless years. In mankind's arrogance in its ability to defend itself against all threats, the stage is set for their destruction at the hands of this secret enemy. It is up to Zyra to stop the enemy from unleashing its destructive forces upon humanity. If Zyra fails in her mission, all that she knows and loves may come to a bitter and fiery end.
If you would like to know more about my book, please visit the following links:
(On sale for 99 cents! (Reg. $9.99)
Amazon Kindle store: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0029ZANKQ
Mobipocket ebook store: http://bit.ly/Ve3C1
I have written a new science fiction novel called Rogue Hunter which features a female bounty hunter named Zyra. Zyra's story takes place in the distant future and is set during the time when humanity is about to face its greatest crisis. A clandestine force has been plotting to destroy mankind for countless years. In mankind's arrogance in its ability to defend itself against all threats, the stage is set for their destruction at the hands of this secret enemy. It is up to Zyra to stop the enemy from unleashing its destructive forces upon humanity. If Zyra fails in her mission, all that she knows and loves may come to a bitter and fiery end.
If you would like to know more about my book, please visit the following links:
(On sale for 99 cents! (Reg. $9.99)
Amazon Kindle store: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0029ZANKQ
Mobipocket ebook store: http://bit.ly/Ve3C1
August 15, 2009
3 day 99 cents book sale!!!
Throughout the weekend, Amazon Kindle owners can download my new science fiction novel Rogue Hunter for the low price of 99 cents (List price $5.99).
Synopsis:
Rogue Hunter is the story of intergalactic bounty hunter Zyra Zanr who is entrusted with the task of saving the universe from a deadly menace. This enemy is bent on the utter and complete destruction of mankind. Zyra must put aside her own selfish pursuits to stop this determined foe. If she fails in her mission, all of mankind will perish in the raging fires of a galactic Armageddon. Rogue Hunter is the first installment in a trilogy of science fiction adventure books featuring the exploits of Zyra. I invite all Kindle owners to visit my Amazon sales page and download a free sample of Rogue Hunter.
As a bonus, my fantasy novel The Legend of Witch Bane is available for only $1.99. For a limited-time only, you can enjoy these two books for less than 3 dollars.
Thanks everyone and enjoy!
Links to my books:
Rogue Hunter (Kindle):
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0029ZANKQ
The Legend of Witch bane (Kindle):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001...
The Legend of Witch Bane (paperback):
http://www.amazon.com/Legend-Witch-Ba...
Synopsis:
Rogue Hunter is the story of intergalactic bounty hunter Zyra Zanr who is entrusted with the task of saving the universe from a deadly menace. This enemy is bent on the utter and complete destruction of mankind. Zyra must put aside her own selfish pursuits to stop this determined foe. If she fails in her mission, all of mankind will perish in the raging fires of a galactic Armageddon. Rogue Hunter is the first installment in a trilogy of science fiction adventure books featuring the exploits of Zyra. I invite all Kindle owners to visit my Amazon sales page and download a free sample of Rogue Hunter.
As a bonus, my fantasy novel The Legend of Witch Bane is available for only $1.99. For a limited-time only, you can enjoy these two books for less than 3 dollars.
Thanks everyone and enjoy!
Links to my books:
Rogue Hunter (Kindle):
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0029ZANKQ
The Legend of Witch bane (Kindle):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001...
The Legend of Witch Bane (paperback):
http://www.amazon.com/Legend-Witch-Ba...
