Sam Stone's Blog, page 31
June 23, 2009
Book Sales through the roof!
Hi All,
Thanks so much for your support! The first edition of Killing Kiss is almost sold out and the publishing house has informed me they are going to do a second edition run.
Pre-orders for Futile Flame have exceeded expectations.
Don't forget that if you want a signed copy then I'll be at Borders, Oxford Street, London on 4th July 2009 from 12pm. And also at Waterstones, Bury, Lancashire on 11th July at 2.3-=3.30pm.
Or if you want to take this last opportunity to obtain a first edition copy of
Thanks so much for your support! The first edition of Killing Kiss is almost sold out and the publishing house has informed me they are going to do a second edition run.
Pre-orders for Futile Flame have exceeded expectations.
Don't forget that if you want a signed copy then I'll be at Borders, Oxford Street, London on 4th July 2009 from 12pm. And also at Waterstones, Bury, Lancashire on 11th July at 2.3-=3.30pm.
Or if you want to take this last opportunity to obtain a first edition copy of
June 16, 2009
BORDERS - Futile Flame Signing
Hi All,
for your information here is the Borders link for the 4th July event.
Hope to see you there!
Sam x
for your information here is the Borders link for the 4th July event.
Hope to see you there!
Sam x
June 4, 2009
Futile Flame Launch - Update
The Vampire Gene Series is available at Borders, Oxford Street, London.
I will be in store to sign copies of Killing Kiss and Futile Flame from 12pm-4pm.
So, if you can't make the BFS Launch on Friday 3rd July, then join me on Saturday 4th July 2009 at Borders.
Sam x[image error]
I will be in store to sign copies of Killing Kiss and Futile Flame from 12pm-4pm.
So, if you can't make the BFS Launch on Friday 3rd July, then join me on Saturday 4th July 2009 at Borders.
Sam x[image error]
June 1, 2009
Futile Flame London Launch
Futile Flame (Book 2 of The Vampire Gene Series) will be launching on Friday July 3rd 2009 at the BFS Open Night.
The House of Murky Depths will be launching Futile Flame and I will be there to sign any copies.
The evening will begin at 7.30pm for a discussion and signing with Torchwood Writers followed by Futile Flame's launch at 8.30pm.
Don't panic if you don't already have Killing Kiss (Book 1) as these will also be on sale.
For full details of the event click here British Fantasy Society .
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The House of Murky Depths will be launching Futile Flame and I will be there to sign any copies.
The evening will begin at 7.30pm for a discussion and signing with Torchwood Writers followed by Futile Flame's launch at 8.30pm.
Don't panic if you don't already have Killing Kiss (Book 1) as these will also be on sale.
For full details of the event click here British Fantasy Society .
Othe
Twilight - The Movie
I generally don’t enjoy most teen fiction because I think it has a tendency to be patronising. But when my daughter bought Stephanie Myers’ novel Twilight last year I thought I had to have look.
I do like vampire fiction after all. Have indeed enjoyed some teen versions of it – Vampirates which was okay but not thrilling enough to make me want to read more in the series; Darren Shan – not for me but I can appreciate why teenagers like his vivid imagination and narrative; Christopher Pike’s Last
I do like vampire fiction after all. Have indeed enjoyed some teen versions of it – Vampirates which was okay but not thrilling enough to make me want to read more in the series; Darren Shan – not for me but I can appreciate why teenagers like his vivid imagination and narrative; Christopher Pike’s Last
May 25, 2009
The Dream
The dream
Was of flying and sometimes
Of crumbling teeth, falling
Like tumbling towers;
A world destroyed.
Freud would have a field day ...
I dreamed of home.
The time before adulthood –
It was time to grow up.
My adult mind remembers the lack
Of responsibility
Yet it still cries out for freedom ...
Now I fly again in dreams:
A supernatural with lead wings,
The enemy almost reaching up
High enough with grabbing claws
As I swoop away.
The old adage that signifies a need to run ...
Children in a classroom,
Not d
Was of flying and sometimes
Of crumbling teeth, falling
Like tumbling towers;
A world destroyed.
Freud would have a field day ...
I dreamed of home.
The time before adulthood –
It was time to grow up.
My adult mind remembers the lack
Of responsibility
Yet it still cries out for freedom ...
Now I fly again in dreams:
A supernatural with lead wings,
The enemy almost reaching up
High enough with grabbing claws
As I swoop away.
The old adage that signifies a need to run ...
Children in a classroom,
Not d
May 10, 2009
Star Trek
Yesterday I went to see the new Star Trek film.
Well, this is the deal - killer special effects but that didn't necessarily mean that this would be a good film - what it did mean though was that an incredibly well written script was supported by a huge budget. The effect was electric.
The PlotOpening up immediately into action, we quickly learn that the USS Kelvin is in danger from a Romulan ship. On board is a brilliantly cast and likeable captain played by Faran Tahir and his second in command
Well, this is the deal - killer special effects but that didn't necessarily mean that this would be a good film - what it did mean though was that an incredibly well written script was supported by a huge budget. The effect was electric.
The PlotOpening up immediately into action, we quickly learn that the USS Kelvin is in danger from a Romulan ship. On board is a brilliantly cast and likeable captain played by Faran Tahir and his second in command
May 1, 2009
Waterstones signing Futile Flame
Date for your diary...Futile Flame(The Vampire Gene Book II) will be available on July 11th 2009
at
Waterstones
Level 1, 142 Mill Gate Shopping Centre, Town Centre, Bury
Tel: 0161 764 2642
Copies of Killing Kiss will also be on sale so don't worry if you haven't managed to buy a copy yet.
I'll be there from 2.30pm - 3.30pm to sign any copies you purchase on the day.
Hope to see you there!
Sam x[image error]
April 26, 2009
Remake Films
Do you know that feeling when you've seen too many crappy remake films? This week I saw the new Halloween remake movie and if you've ever seen it, you'll know exactly what I'm saying.
Although it has to be said that I had never heard of Rob Zombie before and I haven't seen any of his previous films. I didn't have any concept of his work or directing style. So, having come to the film with no previous impressions I watched Halloween Unrated - Director's Cut with an open mind. I was totally unimpre
April 18, 2009
What new writers need to know - Part 4. - goodreads.com
As you know social networking sites have their place and are a very good way of making new friends. This can also be an excellent way of connecting with other professionals and building a fan base.
I've talked about several of these sites as I'm sure you'll remember. Myspace, facebook and twitter are among the ones I use.
If you've recently had a book published or if you have one that's due to be launched you should consider joining goodreads.com. Goodreads is a social networking site that is ded
I've talked about several of these sites as I'm sure you'll remember. Myspace, facebook and twitter are among the ones I use.
If you've recently had a book published or if you have one that's due to be launched you should consider joining goodreads.com. Goodreads is a social networking site that is ded
