David Burrows's Blog, page 64

Hobbit Holes - which do you like?

Hobbit holes. These were taken at Sissinghurst gardens in Kent. Unfortunately I found only two - unless the crocodile got the other ones? I like the first one best.

Win a fantasy book - the Prophecy of the Kings Omnibus Edition

Enter a brand new competition this June. Send me an author interview question and win a copy of the Prophecy of the Kings - Omnibus edition. It comprises all three books in the trilogy, Legacy of the Eldric, Dragon Rider and Shadow of the Demon. 

Prophecy of the Kings won a Gold Award on http://readersfavorite.com/cat-71.htm?review=3451

Check out my website http://www.davidburrows.org.uk/ for details. Send me (email address is on my web site under click here) an author interview type question such as what motivated you to write.

Best of luck

David

Win Drachar's Demons - find the map competition

This is the last few days for a chance to win Drachar's Demons. Find the hidden map on my website and win at http://http://prophecyofthekings.com/

Great review and thanks :) Keep them coming, please.

Very welcome review for the Prophecy of the Kings Omnibus -

"This tale is very well written although the beginning is slow. Personally, I love epic adventures and this one does not disappoint. I am a fast reader and yet my Kindle said that it would take me nearly twenty hours to read this trilogy! So be prepared. You will not whip right through this one. I love the cover, as well. Very Celtic looking. A very promising author. I will be watching for more works by him." J Coulter

http://www.amazon.com/Prophecy-Kings-Trilogy-David-Burrows/product-reviews/0955676045/ref=cm_cr_pr_top_recent?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

Note from author - the books are available individually rather than as the Omnibus Edition.

Star Trek - Into Darkness, Awesome

OK I'm a bit of a Star Trek fan but this was absolutely fabulous. There is nostalgia from the original series that makes me a little biased, but what isn't there to like. The relationship between Jim and Spoke is dealt with very well and you can see the tie binding them grow throughout the film. 

Dominic Cumberbatch is an awesome villain. The story ties in with the one of the original films, but because of timelines being changed the plots are new and completely different. Not sure about the brief glimpse of the Klingons as it seems once again their faces have changed? Strange race of people.

10 out of 10 for a brilliant film and awesome storyline.

http://www.startrekmovie.com/
https://www.facebook.com/StarTrek.UK

Prophecy of the Kings - a Brief Synopsis. Read my book.

Drachar's Demons is set 500 years prior to the Prophecy of the Kings. The premise of both tales is that in 500 year cycles the worlds come sufficiently close for demons to cross the great Divide. Drachar is an Eldric Lord and he forms an alliance with the demons in exchange for souls. One hundred thousand to be exact. His people find out and it becomes a race to stop him and counter the growing demon threat. The Krell Wars end this period of history and bizarrely the Eldric vanish from the land, the entire race and with them depart their Narlassar Sorcerers who were so important in countering the demon threat.

Prophecy of the Kings is set 440 years after the Krell Wars. There are growing signs that demons are crossing the Divide, but people are unwilling to face the growing threat. History is not documented and the Eldric, who would have been more knowledgeable, have mysteriously vanished. The scene is set for a cataclysmic clash of powers for the Tree of Life is found and on its fossilised branches are crystals containing the essence of pure magic. With one a permanent gateway to the demon world can be opened and all the forces of Hell let loose on the world.

Competition winner

Well done Michael. The next competition for May has started so check out my webiste for details http://davidburrows.org.uk/

Good luck

David

Competition - last few days and a great big hint

You are looking for:

A DELIBERATE MISTAKE

Have a shot at my competition at http://davidburrows.org.uk/ and win a book. It's dead easy. Honest.

Penguins falling over - makes you smile

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tcx6YyXvvRI&feature=youtu.be

Check out the penguins. It's great to watch. A little cruel perhaps, especially the Rock Hoppers.

Nightmare Journey

Took over 4 hours to travel around 50 miles yesterday. My sympathy to anyone on the M4 and M25 last night.