Colin Brodd's Blog, page 11
August 16, 2016
The Muses Are Singing, and More Draegon Grey's Variety Show
Hello everyone!
One really nice thing for an author is when the Muses are singing to him! I actually know what my monthly stories for my Channillo series Tales From Midhgardhur are going to be for September, October, November, and December! Even when I finish my August story "Knight of the Green Chapel"), the hardest part is done for the rest of the year!
Also, today's episode of Draegon Grey's Variety Show featured a reading from the Prologue ("Doom of the Nornir") of The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper: A Midhgardhur Fantasy
! Check it out!
Happy Reading . . . and Listening! Skál!
~ Colin Anders Brodd
One really nice thing for an author is when the Muses are singing to him! I actually know what my monthly stories for my Channillo series Tales From Midhgardhur are going to be for September, October, November, and December! Even when I finish my August story "Knight of the Green Chapel"), the hardest part is done for the rest of the year!
Also, today's episode of Draegon Grey's Variety Show featured a reading from the Prologue ("Doom of the Nornir") of The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper: A Midhgardhur Fantasy
! Check it out!Happy Reading . . . and Listening! Skál!
~ Colin Anders Brodd
The Muses Are Singing! Also, more on Draegon Grey's Variety Show!
Hello everyone,
You know what is really nice for me as a writer? When the Muses really sing to me, and I pretty much know what I want to do for my monthly stories for Tales From Midhgardhur for the rest of the year. I mean, I am still working on my August story ("Knight of the Green Chapel"), and it is slow going, but I know exactly what I want to do for September, and have titles and ideas if not complete plots for October, November, and December. It is so relaxing to have inspiration and a plan! Now, I just need to find time to carry out my plans . . .
Also, today Draegon Grey's Variety Show featured a reading from The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper: A Midhgardhur Fantasy - most of the Prologue (Doom of the Nornir)! Check it out!
Happy Reading . . . and Listening! Skál!
~ Colin Anders Brodd
You know what is really nice for me as a writer? When the Muses really sing to me, and I pretty much know what I want to do for my monthly stories for Tales From Midhgardhur for the rest of the year. I mean, I am still working on my August story ("Knight of the Green Chapel"), and it is slow going, but I know exactly what I want to do for September, and have titles and ideas if not complete plots for October, November, and December. It is so relaxing to have inspiration and a plan! Now, I just need to find time to carry out my plans . . .
Also, today Draegon Grey's Variety Show featured a reading from The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper: A Midhgardhur Fantasy - most of the Prologue (Doom of the Nornir)! Check it out!
Happy Reading . . . and Listening! Skál!
~ Colin Anders Brodd
August 13, 2016
The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper Mentioned on Draegon Grey's Variety Show!
Hello everyone,
On today's episode of Draegon Grey's Variety Show, which features some really interesting electronic music compositions as well as promotions and reviews of books, The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper received a brief mention, and it sounds like there might be a more in-depth discussion or review in the future! The mention of Asa is at the end of this episode of Draegon Grey's Variety Show! So check it out!
Happy Reading . . . and Listening! Skál!
~ Colin Anders Brodd
On today's episode of Draegon Grey's Variety Show, which features some really interesting electronic music compositions as well as promotions and reviews of books, The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper received a brief mention, and it sounds like there might be a more in-depth discussion or review in the future! The mention of Asa is at the end of this episode of Draegon Grey's Variety Show! So check it out!
Happy Reading . . . and Listening! Skál!
~ Colin Anders Brodd
Draegon Grey's Variety Show!
Hello everyone,
I recently discovered a cool show that reviews and promotes books and plays some pretty cool electronic music compositions. You should check out Draegon Grey's Variety Show by Draegon Grey! And on today's episode, the show gave a mention to The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper: A Midhgardhur Fantasy, which was really cool! A more in-depth review may be coming up, too, so stay tuned! Anyway, check out the latest episode of Draegon Grey's Variety Show and enjoy!
Thanks, Draegon Grey!
Happy Reading . . . and Listening! Skál!
~ Colin Anders Brodd
I recently discovered a cool show that reviews and promotes books and plays some pretty cool electronic music compositions. You should check out Draegon Grey's Variety Show by Draegon Grey! And on today's episode, the show gave a mention to The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper: A Midhgardhur Fantasy, which was really cool! A more in-depth review may be coming up, too, so stay tuned! Anyway, check out the latest episode of Draegon Grey's Variety Show and enjoy!
Thanks, Draegon Grey!
Happy Reading . . . and Listening! Skál!
~ Colin Anders Brodd
August 10, 2016
Word Count Wednesday and a Knight's Tale (sort of)
Hello everyone,
My days have been very full lately - caring for a two-year-old will do that to you! - and I have much less time to write, but I am still working on the next big thing! At the moment, that is my next story for "Tales From Midhgardhur" on Channillo, entitled "Knight of the Green Chapel." The story is a little different, set in Theiphalia, Gaunorria (roughly equivalent to Poitou, France in our world) and involves the legend of the Green Man. I was hoping to have it out by the Ides of Sextilis (8/13/16), but it has been pretty slow going - it'll be out on Channillo by the end of August, for sure!
Anyway, I have been making the effort to get back to my normal routine. I am back to participating in some weekly Twitter events when I am able(#2BitTues, #1LineWed, and #Thurds are usually my big ones). I am back to reading at my usual rate (I've got a pretty wide range of stuff I'm working on, too!). But I am struggling to make any kind of word count goals right now. Don't worry, though; I'll adjust!
The official word count for "Knight of the Green Chapel" is currently 4216 words and counting. I'm going to see if I can add to that significantly before I go to bed tonight.
Also, I just want to say that I am immensely gratified - and grateful - for the very positive reception my published works are receiving. Not so many people reviewing on Amazon and Goodreads, though - if you like what you read, PLEASE review! Anyway, The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper: A Midhgardhur Fantasy
has now been joined by the short piece The Tale of Halfdanur the Black
, which also appears in the collection Tales From Midhgardhur, Volume I
. Thanks for reading! It means the world to me!
Happy Reading! Skál!
~ Colin Anders Brodd
My days have been very full lately - caring for a two-year-old will do that to you! - and I have much less time to write, but I am still working on the next big thing! At the moment, that is my next story for "Tales From Midhgardhur" on Channillo, entitled "Knight of the Green Chapel." The story is a little different, set in Theiphalia, Gaunorria (roughly equivalent to Poitou, France in our world) and involves the legend of the Green Man. I was hoping to have it out by the Ides of Sextilis (8/13/16), but it has been pretty slow going - it'll be out on Channillo by the end of August, for sure!
Anyway, I have been making the effort to get back to my normal routine. I am back to participating in some weekly Twitter events when I am able(#2BitTues, #1LineWed, and #Thurds are usually my big ones). I am back to reading at my usual rate (I've got a pretty wide range of stuff I'm working on, too!). But I am struggling to make any kind of word count goals right now. Don't worry, though; I'll adjust!
The official word count for "Knight of the Green Chapel" is currently 4216 words and counting. I'm going to see if I can add to that significantly before I go to bed tonight.
Also, I just want to say that I am immensely gratified - and grateful - for the very positive reception my published works are receiving. Not so many people reviewing on Amazon and Goodreads, though - if you like what you read, PLEASE review! Anyway, The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper: A Midhgardhur Fantasy
has now been joined by the short piece The Tale of Halfdanur the Black
, which also appears in the collection Tales From Midhgardhur, Volume I
. Thanks for reading! It means the world to me!Happy Reading! Skál!
~ Colin Anders Brodd
July 27, 2016
Word Count Wednesday and Publications
Hello everyone,
First of all, let me give you the Word Count Wednesday update! So, I have a WIP for Channillo called "Knight of the Green Chapel;" I just started it, really, but it is at 1792 words so far.
Secondly, I am very pleased indeed to announce that I currently have 3 publications available - The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper: A Midhgardhur Fantasy, which was my first novel -
, The Tale of Halfdanur the Black, available only on Kindle, which forms a short prequel to The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper: A Midhgardhur Fantasy -
, and Tales From Midhgardhur, Volume I, which collects the Channillo stories to date and "The Tale of Halfdanur the Black" in one volume -
. Currently, The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper: A Midhgardhur Fantasy is $10.99 (or $2.99 on Kindle), The Tale of Halfdanur the Black is $0.99 (Kindle only), and Tales From Midhgardhur, Volume I is $9.99 ($2.99 on Kindle). Please check them out!
Happy Reading! Skál!
~ Colin Anders Brodd
First of all, let me give you the Word Count Wednesday update! So, I have a WIP for Channillo called "Knight of the Green Chapel;" I just started it, really, but it is at 1792 words so far.
Secondly, I am very pleased indeed to announce that I currently have 3 publications available - The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper: A Midhgardhur Fantasy, which was my first novel -
, The Tale of Halfdanur the Black, available only on Kindle, which forms a short prequel to The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper: A Midhgardhur Fantasy -
, and Tales From Midhgardhur, Volume I, which collects the Channillo stories to date and "The Tale of Halfdanur the Black" in one volume -
. Currently, The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper: A Midhgardhur Fantasy is $10.99 (or $2.99 on Kindle), The Tale of Halfdanur the Black is $0.99 (Kindle only), and Tales From Midhgardhur, Volume I is $9.99 ($2.99 on Kindle). Please check them out!Happy Reading! Skál!
~ Colin Anders Brodd
July 24, 2016
Tales From Midhgardhur, Volume I, available NOW!
Hey everyone,
Just wanted to let you know that the first publication of my collected short stories, Tales From Midhgardhur, Volume I, is available in paperback and Kindle formats from Amazon NOW! Please check it out!
Happy Reading! Skál!
~ Colin Anders Brodd
Just wanted to let you know that the first publication of my collected short stories, Tales From Midhgardhur, Volume I, is available in paperback and Kindle formats from Amazon NOW! Please check it out!
Happy Reading! Skál!
~ Colin Anders Brodd
June 29, 2016
Word Count Wednesday - I CAN drive 55!
Hello everybody,
Just a quick Word Count Wednesday update - my word count is 55, and that's quite an achievement! I wrote a story called "Hjalti's First Holmganga" trying to fulfill a challenge to write a good Midhgardhur story in just 55 words. It was quite a challenge - not easy to whittle a story down to 55 words and have it remain meaningful in any way - but I like the result! The story of the first holmganga duel ever fought by Hjalti (from The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper: A Midhgardhur Fantasy is going to be available July 1st from Tales From Midhgardhur on Channillo.com.
Happy Reading! Skál!
~ Colin Anders Brodd
Just a quick Word Count Wednesday update - my word count is 55, and that's quite an achievement! I wrote a story called "Hjalti's First Holmganga" trying to fulfill a challenge to write a good Midhgardhur story in just 55 words. It was quite a challenge - not easy to whittle a story down to 55 words and have it remain meaningful in any way - but I like the result! The story of the first holmganga duel ever fought by Hjalti (from The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper: A Midhgardhur Fantasy is going to be available July 1st from Tales From Midhgardhur on Channillo.com.
Happy Reading! Skál!
~ Colin Anders Brodd
June 23, 2016
We're Number 126!
Hello everyone,
More amazing news! I am not one of those authors who obsessively checks their stats on Amazon, but I happened to glance this morning, and I was totally floored! My first novel, The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper: A Midhgardhur Fantasy, is currently ranked #126 in the category of "Norse & Viking" fantasy books on Kindle. It may still be a long way to #1, but I've come so far in the last year (the Kindle book has been out for just a few days over a year at this point!). Thank you to all of my fans for your support! The print edition should be out in just a few days, and then we'll show 'em!
Happy Reading! Skál!
~ Colin Anders Brodd
More amazing news! I am not one of those authors who obsessively checks their stats on Amazon, but I happened to glance this morning, and I was totally floored! My first novel, The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper: A Midhgardhur Fantasy, is currently ranked #126 in the category of "Norse & Viking" fantasy books on Kindle. It may still be a long way to #1, but I've come so far in the last year (the Kindle book has been out for just a few days over a year at this point!). Thank you to all of my fans for your support! The print edition should be out in just a few days, and then we'll show 'em!
Happy Reading! Skál!
~ Colin Anders Brodd
June 22, 2016
Runner Up!
Hello everyone!
Exciting news! My short story fantasy series, "Tales From Midhgardhur", was the runner up for Best Fantasy Series in the 2016 Channillo Awards! And these stories should be available in print by the end of the year as "Tales From Midhgardhur, Volume I" . . .
Happy Reading! Skál!
~ Colin Anders Brodd
Exciting news! My short story fantasy series, "Tales From Midhgardhur", was the runner up for Best Fantasy Series in the 2016 Channillo Awards! And these stories should be available in print by the end of the year as "Tales From Midhgardhur, Volume I" . . .
Happy Reading! Skál!
~ Colin Anders Brodd
