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November 16, 2016
Summons of the Majestic Release Date - 1st December!
I am very happy to share the below. My fantasy novel Summons of the Majestic is confirmed as being released on 1st December, so not long to wait for those interested!
Please do check out the cover reveal on Sinister Grin's webpage, along with some of my own thoughts. I am more than happy with the terrific cover design and am very much looking forward to book release. Oh, and please do share, if inclined. More eyes viewing mean more smiles for the author!
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Please do check out the cover reveal on Sinister Grin's webpage, along with some of my own thoughts. I am more than happy with the terrific cover design and am very much looking forward to book release. Oh, and please do share, if inclined. More eyes viewing mean more smiles for the author!
http://sinistergrinpress.com/blog/cov...
October 11, 2016
Passage To Celestial Glory - Chapter 6 Extract
I stared deep into the guard’s eye slits and again felt at peace. It cut such a bleak, antique figure, the last of its kind, but the upright dignity in which it held itself – the utter calm – brought unbidden tears to my eyes. I wished for nothing more than to be its father, a keeper of a benevolent invention. “I...I am not sure. Just, it is on its own now.” I shook my head. “Nothing should have that.”
I expected a derisive answer but Tetrax remained silent. The corn man, however, blinked and buzzed – just once, but long, low and comforting. And from a jagged hole on its left shoulder, a group of small black beetles suddenly emerged. They wandered in a loose line, unhurried and waving tiny feelers back and forth. The corn man lowered its head and watched them, pulsing intermittently as they danced across its neck and finally came to a stop on the opposite shoulder. There, the beetles stayed, backs arched and mandibles clacking in excitement.
“Hah.” I jumped and turned to Tetrax. The thief smirked at the corn man but some of the steel bled from his gaze. “The guard has helpers of its own.” He turned away. “Come, boy. The corn man isn’t alone.”
I stared a moment longer; emotions swirled inside me – a mix of pity, sadness and determination. The corn man sensed me watching and inclined its head, but I hurriedly turned away.
I could not trust myself not to cry.
I expected a derisive answer but Tetrax remained silent. The corn man, however, blinked and buzzed – just once, but long, low and comforting. And from a jagged hole on its left shoulder, a group of small black beetles suddenly emerged. They wandered in a loose line, unhurried and waving tiny feelers back and forth. The corn man lowered its head and watched them, pulsing intermittently as they danced across its neck and finally came to a stop on the opposite shoulder. There, the beetles stayed, backs arched and mandibles clacking in excitement.
“Hah.” I jumped and turned to Tetrax. The thief smirked at the corn man but some of the steel bled from his gaze. “The guard has helpers of its own.” He turned away. “Come, boy. The corn man isn’t alone.”
I stared a moment longer; emotions swirled inside me – a mix of pity, sadness and determination. The corn man sensed me watching and inclined its head, but I hurriedly turned away.
I could not trust myself not to cry.
September 28, 2016
Second Newsletter Sent - Sneak Peek Included!
My second newsletter has just been sent to subscribers. This one includes a sneak look at the front cover design for my upcoming novel, Summons of the Majestic! For those interested in subscribing who have yet to take the plunge, please sign up via my website (timreedauthor.com). Many thanks.
August 2, 2016
Website Rejig And Newsletter Added!
With help from my good friend and resident website designer Joe Banner (free and deserved plug), I have rejigged my website to make it more author-centric. I have also added implementation to sign up for my newfangled newsletter (first one of those coming soon), so please do take a moment to visit the site and sign up for that, should my writing, reviews or views interest you. Thank you all.
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July 27, 2016
Excerpt From Chapter 3 Of Current Work In Progress
“The human has grown in slyness.” I thought I spied a flicker of darkness parade across Symphonia’s eyes. “I do not and will never bow to you.” She glanced behind me and waved a dismissive hand. “Rabbit, put me back inside this arrogant fool until I can find a way to escape.” - chapter 3 of Summons sequel has been completed.
June 9, 2016
What Glimmers in the Wood To Be Published By Sinister Grin Press
Oh, I forgot to mention...the exciting news doesn't stop with Summons/Mirror Matter - I have also finalised a contract with Sinister Grin Press for my horror/fantasy novel What Glimmers in the Wood and its two future sequels.
Again, more information to follow, but this book was a real labour of love, so I am delighted that it will have the opportunity to see publication.
Again, more information to follow, but this book was a real labour of love, so I am delighted that it will have the opportunity to see publication.
June 8, 2016
Summons of the Majestic To Be Published By Mirror Matter!
I am delighted to announce that I have finalised a contract with Mirror Matter Press for my fantasy novel Summons of the Majestic and its two future sequels.
More information forthcoming but I am excited to be working with Mirror Matter and am looking forward to bringing my dark fantasy work into print.
More information forthcoming but I am excited to be working with Mirror Matter and am looking forward to bringing my dark fantasy work into print.
March 18, 2016
Beasts Anthology Out On 18th April 2016!
Exciting news. Volumes 1 and 2 of the Beasts anthology of horror short stories will be available for purchase on 18th April. That is a mere month away!
My short story ‘The Wrong Step’ will appear in the first of the two volumes, entitled Genesis.
There are some truly outstanding names in the field of horror fiction contributing to these volumes, and I am excited to be a large part of it. Please share, check it out and generally spread the word if this takes your fancy. The stories will be a great mix of awesome and bone chilling…
Thanks!
My short story ‘The Wrong Step’ will appear in the first of the two volumes, entitled Genesis.
There are some truly outstanding names in the field of horror fiction contributing to these volumes, and I am excited to be a large part of it. Please share, check it out and generally spread the word if this takes your fancy. The stories will be a great mix of awesome and bone chilling…
Thanks!
March 25, 2015
WIP Extract - Three Magic Trees
“Do you honestly believe what we just witnessed was not real?” Josey shrugged. Jared checked in his pocket. The whistle was still there. “I’d rather believe. How awesome would it be to have a magic wood on our land?”
“It’s your land,” replied Josey. “Not mine.”
“True.” Jared pictured the sniffing shadow. “Maybe it would be best if we forgot about it. A bit too weird.”
Josey smiled, as if he had made a joke. “Yeah.”
Jared turned the key and opened the front door. He thrust his head inside, listening for Mum. Contented, he ushered Josey in and quietly locked up.
As he watched Josey creep up to the stairs, he couldn’t help opening his mouth. “You’re always welcome to come round.” Josey stopped and half turned to face him. “Er, you know, if your mum is ever away again.”
To Jared’s surprise, Josey let out a short, bitter laugh. “She’s never away.”
Without a goodbye, Josey took the first step. Jared stared at her. God, why did she have to be so arrogant? He liked her less and less every minute.
“Wait!” For some reason, he found himself grabbing a post-it note from the hall table, along with a pen. He rushed after Josey, his legs on autopilot. “Just in case we wake up tomorrow and find it wasn’t a dream.” Josey turned to face him, brow furrowed. Jared lowered his voice to a whisper. “You can have my mobile number. You know, we would share a pretty awesome secret.” He leant on the banister and scribbled down his number. What was he doing? He looked up into Josey’s face before his courage shrivelled away. To his surprise, she smiled. “There you go. Just in case.”
“It’s your land,” replied Josey. “Not mine.”
“True.” Jared pictured the sniffing shadow. “Maybe it would be best if we forgot about it. A bit too weird.”
Josey smiled, as if he had made a joke. “Yeah.”
Jared turned the key and opened the front door. He thrust his head inside, listening for Mum. Contented, he ushered Josey in and quietly locked up.
As he watched Josey creep up to the stairs, he couldn’t help opening his mouth. “You’re always welcome to come round.” Josey stopped and half turned to face him. “Er, you know, if your mum is ever away again.”
To Jared’s surprise, Josey let out a short, bitter laugh. “She’s never away.”
Without a goodbye, Josey took the first step. Jared stared at her. God, why did she have to be so arrogant? He liked her less and less every minute.
“Wait!” For some reason, he found himself grabbing a post-it note from the hall table, along with a pen. He rushed after Josey, his legs on autopilot. “Just in case we wake up tomorrow and find it wasn’t a dream.” Josey turned to face him, brow furrowed. Jared lowered his voice to a whisper. “You can have my mobile number. You know, we would share a pretty awesome secret.” He leant on the banister and scribbled down his number. What was he doing? He looked up into Josey’s face before his courage shrivelled away. To his surprise, she smiled. “There you go. Just in case.”
October 28, 2014
Last Promotional FREE Day For Spider From The Well
For those interested and have yet to purchase, today is the final promotion day for my latest novella Spider from the Well on Amazon, as a FREE download. Grab it in its final few hours! See link below:
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