A.L. Awtrey's Blog: Writing on the Edges
December 3, 2021
A Doctor for Christmas
A few years ago I wrote a short story for a holiday anthology my friend and fellow author L.E. Perez put together. Even though I've had to focus on work and family recently, I wanted to share the story as a standalone short read for free. Please let me know what you think!
A Doctor for Christmas
A Doctor for Christmas
April 9, 2018
Naahla's Pet is here!
One of my favorite things is sharing my love of storytelling with my kids and their friends. I wrote Ragel's Brood for them and on career day last year I shared a copy with everyone in their class. When I mentioned I was planning a sequel, my wife and I got asked about it every time we've been up there. I've got good news!
In Ragel's Brood, the story centered on the father dragon, Ragel, defending his family from the evil King Thorn. The new story, Naahla's Pet, follows Ragel's young dragonling, Naahla, and her pet human, Jure. When war breaks out between dragons and humans, only one creature in the world can speak both languages and end the bloodshed: Naahla's Pet.
In Ragel's Brood, the story centered on the father dragon, Ragel, defending his family from the evil King Thorn. The new story, Naahla's Pet, follows Ragel's young dragonling, Naahla, and her pet human, Jure. When war breaks out between dragons and humans, only one creature in the world can speak both languages and end the bloodshed: Naahla's Pet.
May 8, 2017
Win a free Kindle Fire!
The Kindle Book Review is hosting a giveaway of a 7" Kindle Fire to help me promote the six month anniversary of the release of Letting Go.
On Saturday, May 13th I'm participating in an online Author Takeover event on Facebook. I'll be giving sneak peeks of the sequel to Letting Go, giving away Amazon gift cards for participating guests, and ending with a cover reveal and release date for Holding On!
Hope you can make it!
Tony
On Saturday, May 13th I'm participating in an online Author Takeover event on Facebook. I'll be giving sneak peeks of the sequel to Letting Go, giving away Amazon gift cards for participating guests, and ending with a cover reveal and release date for Holding On!
Hope you can make it!
Tony
November 21, 2016
Dragons are coming!
In a world where dragons are predators and humans are prey, a greedy human king tries to destroy a family of dragons until Ragel must rise up to protect his brood.
My newest story is a middle-grade chapter book called Ragel's Brood which will be released on December 1st. The inspiration for it started with the question, "Why would an intelligent apex predator like a dragon allow its prey to ride around on its back?"
I've always loved fantasy novels, but that's always bugged me. So I decided to tell a hero's journey story from the point of view of a dragon. Human's aren't the heroes, they're the dragon's pet two-leg.
This book is told from the point of view of the father dragon who lives in a valley with his mate and their four rambunctious offspring. The other point-of-view comes from the evil King Thorn who covets the gold where the dragons live.
Dragons and humans don't share a common language. In fact, most dragons don't believe humans are more than we consider industrious bees or mice. And despite evidence to the contrary, King Thorn refuses to admit dragons are more than animals, albeit powerful ones.
This book allows kids 8-13 years-old to explore new points of view and consider what living as a dragon would be like. It is currently being assessed for its Lexile level and how it could be included in future elementary school reading curriculum.
If you would like an advanced review copy, please contact me.
Tony
My newest story is a middle-grade chapter book called Ragel's Brood which will be released on December 1st. The inspiration for it started with the question, "Why would an intelligent apex predator like a dragon allow its prey to ride around on its back?"
I've always loved fantasy novels, but that's always bugged me. So I decided to tell a hero's journey story from the point of view of a dragon. Human's aren't the heroes, they're the dragon's pet two-leg.
This book is told from the point of view of the father dragon who lives in a valley with his mate and their four rambunctious offspring. The other point-of-view comes from the evil King Thorn who covets the gold where the dragons live.
Dragons and humans don't share a common language. In fact, most dragons don't believe humans are more than we consider industrious bees or mice. And despite evidence to the contrary, King Thorn refuses to admit dragons are more than animals, albeit powerful ones.
This book allows kids 8-13 years-old to explore new points of view and consider what living as a dragon would be like. It is currently being assessed for its Lexile level and how it could be included in future elementary school reading curriculum.
If you would like an advanced review copy, please contact me.
Tony
November 17, 2016
My first reading
Yesterday I had my first book reading. The crowd was enthusiastic for my new book coming out December 1st, Ragel's Brood, because it was written with them in mind.
I volunteered at the Timber Lakes Elementary career day Teach-In last year and read a little story I'd written about a family of dragons. This year I came back with the news that this middle-grade story (for ages 8-13) will be my next book!
The first proofs come in today and the all kids in the classroom will have their own copy of the book tomorrow afternoon.
I volunteered at the Timber Lakes Elementary career day Teach-In last year and read a little story I'd written about a family of dragons. This year I came back with the news that this middle-grade story (for ages 8-13) will be my next book!
The first proofs come in today and the all kids in the classroom will have their own copy of the book tomorrow afternoon.
November 5, 2016
Letting Go is the #1 romantic suspense novel
Five days after its release, Letting Go is now the #1 romantic suspense novel on the free bestseller lists.
I'm so grateful to those readers taking a chance on a new author. Seeing the to-read list filling up here and the ratings beginning to trickle in here and on Amazon has been exhilarating. It's currently #44 overall on the Amazon bestseller lists and has continued to climb all day. Please consider reviewing the book if you've finished it. I'd love to know what you think!
Tony
I'm so grateful to those readers taking a chance on a new author. Seeing the to-read list filling up here and the ratings beginning to trickle in here and on Amazon has been exhilarating. It's currently #44 overall on the Amazon bestseller lists and has continued to climb all day. Please consider reviewing the book if you've finished it. I'd love to know what you think!
Tony
November 1, 2016
Happy Release Day To Me!
Happy release day to me, Happy release day to me, Happy release day Letting Go... Happy release day to me!
October 29, 2016
Three Days Until Letting Go Is Out!
I've been busy the last few weeks preparing for the upcoming November 1 release of Letting Go. It's hard to believe we're just three days away from release.
I'd like to thank my wife, Hala, and my family for putting up with me while I keep all the balls in the air. Both Hala and my fellow author, L.E. Perez, have stepped in to help me navigate this new terrain by standing with me at book signings and events. I also owe huge thanks to my editors, Annie Hilen and Lorena Streeter. No one writes alone... mostly because we can't see our own mistakes.
There were a number of early beta readers who provided insightful critiques and feedback. In particular, my Central Florida RWA chapter has been blessed with members like Blair Bancroft and Kristal Hollis, both of whom willingly shared their insights with me and helped me make a better story.
Whether Letting Go sails or sinks, I'll never regret the time and energy I've spent on this new endeavor. Publishing a book has been on my bucket list forever. I may never be well known, but I'll know. I can hold a book in my hands and say, I made this. That's enough for now.
I'd like to thank my wife, Hala, and my family for putting up with me while I keep all the balls in the air. Both Hala and my fellow author, L.E. Perez, have stepped in to help me navigate this new terrain by standing with me at book signings and events. I also owe huge thanks to my editors, Annie Hilen and Lorena Streeter. No one writes alone... mostly because we can't see our own mistakes.
There were a number of early beta readers who provided insightful critiques and feedback. In particular, my Central Florida RWA chapter has been blessed with members like Blair Bancroft and Kristal Hollis, both of whom willingly shared their insights with me and helped me make a better story.
Whether Letting Go sails or sinks, I'll never regret the time and energy I've spent on this new endeavor. Publishing a book has been on my bucket list forever. I may never be well known, but I'll know. I can hold a book in my hands and say, I made this. That's enough for now.
October 19, 2016
A Glimpse of Alex
I've just sent the second glimpse to my current newsletter subscribers, and now you can read it as well when you sign up to my newsletter.
In this glimpse, we meet Alex and his 5-year-old twins, Manny and Hannah. Before Letting Go begins, his wife, Maria, died in childbirth, his in-laws sued him for her wrongful death, and now someone has started sending him anonymous threats. Alex decides to leave Houston and build a secure home in central Texas to protect himself and his kids. The only thing left to do is get the kids on board with the plan to move away from the only home they've known.
If you would like to read A Glimpse of Alex, please sign up for my newsletter, also called Writing on the Edges. The story will be delivered into your inbox shortly after you subscribe. And as a bonus, you'll continue to be the first to learn about special offers, book giveaways, and insider information only available to subscribers.
You can sign up using my Newsletter tab on Facebook or on my website.
In this glimpse, we meet Alex and his 5-year-old twins, Manny and Hannah. Before Letting Go begins, his wife, Maria, died in childbirth, his in-laws sued him for her wrongful death, and now someone has started sending him anonymous threats. Alex decides to leave Houston and build a secure home in central Texas to protect himself and his kids. The only thing left to do is get the kids on board with the plan to move away from the only home they've known.
If you would like to read A Glimpse of Alex, please sign up for my newsletter, also called Writing on the Edges. The story will be delivered into your inbox shortly after you subscribe. And as a bonus, you'll continue to be the first to learn about special offers, book giveaways, and insider information only available to subscribers.
You can sign up using my Newsletter tab on Facebook or on my website.
October 13, 2016
A Glimpse of Molly
As we get closer to the November 1st release of Letting Go I'll be offering glimpses of the hero and heroine of the story. The first glimpse is of Molly and her son Will. She is strong, smart, and dedicated to raising her son. Months before the story begins, Molly takes her son to a water park for his birthday and reflects on her life and choices.
If you would like to read A Glimpse of Molly, please sign up for my newsletter, also called Writing on the Edges. The story will be delivered into your inbox shortly after you subscribe. And as a bonus, you'll continue to be the first to learn about special offers, book giveaways, and insider information only available to subscribers.
You can sign up using my Newsletter tab on Facebook or on my website.
If you would like to read A Glimpse of Molly, please sign up for my newsletter, also called Writing on the Edges. The story will be delivered into your inbox shortly after you subscribe. And as a bonus, you'll continue to be the first to learn about special offers, book giveaways, and insider information only available to subscribers.
You can sign up using my Newsletter tab on Facebook or on my website.
Writing on the Edges
Writing is not the center of my life, but it does a good job filling in the rough edges. I spend just enough time to take writing seriously, without taking myself too seriously as a writer.
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