Kayl Karadjian's Blog, page 6
March 25, 2017
Update 3/25
It’s time to seek out other bookstores and make my claim to fortune! Big thanks to everyone who made it out, and a special thanks to all those who bought an autographed copy!
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March 17, 2017
I’M DOING A BOOK SIGNING!
This is a random, sudden surprise, but I will be doing a book signing next Saturday the 25th of March! I’m super excited to be doing my first event, and I will have copies of all three of my books. The signing will be at the Indigo bookstore in Barrhaven’s shopping center. Come and say hello!
The event is also posted on goodreads here: https://www.goodreads.com/event/show/1011410-fantasy-author-kayl-karadjian-book-signing?utm_medium=email&utm_source=copypasteevent
Share, share, share!
‘Till next time.
March 2, 2017
Update 3/2
So, it’s been quite a while since my latest update so this one’s gonna be a big one. In my previous posts I mentioned that my focus was back onto the third entry in my Tales of Ashkar series after the release of Dragonsoul.
Since then, I’ve actually picked up an additional project out of the blue, and it’s actually nonfiction. Strange it would seem, a fiction writer delving into the other side. But this project is dear to me, as it is a transcription of my great grandfather’s lifelong experiences that he wrote in a journal many years ago.
The most interesting, and most encompassing, thing he wrote in his journal was his experiences during the Armenian Genocide, which occurred mainly during 1915. Reading through his journal has given me a lot of insight into that era, and I can’t wait to release it. I’m aiming for sometime this summer, or even earlier.
Back onto fiction. I’m still working on Tales of Ashkar: Silent Requiem, and it is probable that I finish the rough draft it early summer with plenty of time to have it beta read and polished for a fall release. After I complete the rough draft I will shift focus to start on a Pizzolatto-inspired kaiju novel that has romance/erotic elements to it. It will definitely be a different direction and aimed at a more mature audience than my other stuff.
On the topic of Tales of Ashkar, I am happy to release the finished map of Terra–the continent of Ashkar that includes the regions Makka, Terra Nort, and Terra Sur, all in one map.
Lastly, I will be enrolling in Smashwords’s Read an Ebook Week promotion, where all three of my books will be free on Smashwords from March 5th until March 11th. You can find the links to all three below:
Broken Blades Don’t Sing: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/582673
Halcyon’s Dream: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/693664
Dragonsoul: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/697612
‘Till next time.
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November 28, 2016
Cyber monday deals are here!
Just wanted to give a quick update. From now until Dec. 5th, grab Broken Blades Don’t Sing and Dragonsoul for only .99 cents!
‘Till next time.
November 20, 2016
1+1=2
Well, folks, I announced the release of the ebook version of Dragonsoul back in October, and I am stoked to announce its paperback is here!
You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dragonsoul-Kayl-Karadjian/dp/0692798625/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Soon to come is Halcyon’s Dream on paperback, along with the next phase of this wonderful adventure!
November 7, 2016
Patreon? Patreon
Quick update. Tried Kickstarter, but the format doesn’t quite fit ongoing writing, and so I’ve decided to do Patreon instead. It’s crowdfunding like Kickstarter, but it works differently. Instead of hitting a particular goal, its more like a subscription with frequent updates. It makes a lot more sense.
Here’s the link: https://www.patreon.com/talesofashkar
You can pledge as little as $1.00 for chapter releases every tuesday and thursday of my newer works, which are yet to be published! The money will be a huge help for promotion, including events such as conventions. This way, I can continue to chase my dream
October 18, 2016
The colorful and the gray
Good news, everyone! Dragonsoul is here! You can find it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Dragonsoul-Kayl-Karadjian-ebook/dp/B01MCVJVIP/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1476852233&sr=8-5&keywords=dragonsoul
Only the ebook is out now, but I’m working on getting the print version out too.
On another note, more exciting news on Halcyon’s Dream dropping soon
October 17, 2016
The Gloom is here
Hmm, what’s this that we have here? Stay tuned
October 3, 2016
HALCYON’S DREAM IS OUT!!!
‘Tis the season of many news! Halcyon’s Dream: Tales of Ashkar Book Two is out as an E-book on Amazon! Woohoo!
You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HYPXSQG
Working on getting the physical version of it out, and also fixing up Dragonsoul and getting it ready!
‘Till next time!
September 21, 2016
Update 9/21
Back with another update, this time with a bunch of treats! First off… Kickstarter! I’ve decided to use Kickstarter to help me fund marketing and promotion for my books. You can find the link here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1583302963/tales-of-ashkar
Why Kickstarter? The easy answer is that marketing is expensive, and I’m alone. I need some help in getting the word out there, and I believe Kickstarter is the best place to go for support.
In other news, a friendly reminder that the e-book version of Halcyon’s Dream, Tales of Ashkar Book Two comes out October 3rd! Be sure to pre-order it now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HYPXSQG
Last note, still working hard at getting Dragonsoul to agents. Of course I’ve been rejected by over a dozen now, but the will is strong.
‘Till next time.
EDIT: Totally forgot to mention the cool two map additions in the maps section. You can see Northern Arcadia, where our famed kingdom of Arcadia is located, as well as the continent of Onturi, which hasn’t seen much exposure quite yet but is involved in Halcyon’s Dream and even more involved in the next entry in the series, Silent Requiem! I’m still working on the world map, but I’m not quite there yet.
