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Silent Hero: a second go

Well, I re-read Silent Hero, and while I did find it to be not quite as awful as some made it out to be, it did need a read-through. As before, I didn't do as thorough a read-through as I would have for my original works, noting every comma, syllable, and vowel; however, I did need to make changes of things that didn't make sense. For example, the scene where Link and Midna meet Nayru and Midna mentions meeting Farore and Din earlier...yeah, only, that never happened...

Sigh. Just goes to show that if you're a serious author in other aspects, you can't just throw a fanfic out there like the rest of the world. Well, it at least makes sense now, even if people don't like it.

Re-reading was good for me too because it helped me figure out that there was more romance in it than I thought. While not a romance book, it does contain a romance story of sorts between Link and Midna. Probably another reason some readers were turned off; though, as ever with fan fiction, people will get very defensive, and what one loves, another will hate. Still, folks, it's just a story.

Well, there you have it. I am either brave or stupid, as only time will tell. For now, I bid readers enjoy "Silent Hero" as they may, and especially my other works as well.

Silent Hero: All Good Things Must Come to an End

Well, I've decided to remove Silent Hero from Smashwords for now. the book has already received more hype than I would have expected, and many fans seem upset that:


1. Someone would have the nerve to "officially" publish a Zelda fanfic


2. Someone would have the nerve to do this without really editing the work


That said, some think it's great while others think it's blah. But that's beside the point. I'm removing for these two reasons:


1. Don't want to get myself in trouble if there's too much negative hype


2. Being a regular, fanfic work, it really is unedited; I don't want readers thinking that's the quality of all my other, original, and very-much-edited books.


I may choose to re-release it once I've had time to sit down and edit. Or, I may not. For now though, you can still read it on sites like fanfiction, North Castle, webook, and evolitera; just don't expect to see it on Barnes & Noble again real soon, but...


Maybe someday. It was a nice challenge and experiment, at the least. And it DOES have that nifty new cover. ^_^

Bloodnmaiden and Tears Now Available as Ebooks!

Exciting news! Bloodmaiden and Tears of a Vampire Prince are now available as not only paperback, but as ebooks for the Kindle as well! To find out how you can purchase, go here: http://www.oldlinepublishingllc.com/i...

This is a great way to sample the books without paying as much, especially for my new readers out there.


Just a tip: Tears can totally be read independently; however, many of my readers have found they best enjoy reading it alongside its companion, Golden Healer, Dark Enchantress, also available at Amazon as well as Smashwords.

Bloodmaiden Breaches Borders of UK

I am quite excited to announce the publication of a review of Bloodmaiden by Aubrie Dionne in Wyvern Magazine. The publisher, Wyvern Publications, is my first real breach overseas, officially connecting with British readers of fantasy and young adult.

The review will appear in Issue #3; please consider checking out the magazine--and possibly even submitting to it yourself--here:

http://www.wyvernpublications.co.uk/home

Thanks, God bless, and happy reading to all!

Two Great Give-aways!

Two great give-aways on two great blogs happenin' for some of my newest YA novels right now; check 'em out and enter at these locations:

1. Paper Cut Reviews
http://papercut-reviews.blogspot.com/...

2. KMN Books
http://kmnbooks.blogspot.com/2010/12/...

"Cast" of Bloodmaiden

So, I recently was asked who I would have play the various characters of Bloodmaiden if it was made into a movie. I always adored Elijah Wood and might choose him for Chalom--but I don't know if he'd look good painted blue, and despite his eternal youth, even he might be a little too old now. He might fare better as Brydon, with his ability to look deep, sorrowful, and portray a wide range of emotions.

I have lined up a few young ladies for Crislin though, of varying ages. The book doesn't specify how old she is, though in my mind, her and Chalom were always thirteen...

Read more on Schulze's official site:
http://christineeschulze.webs.com/app...

Silent Hero: Now Available in Neat-o Flip Format!

Silent Hero link:
http://evolitera.co.id/themes/main/pr...

Please take a look! You don't have to read, but just viewing the book and possibly leaving a comment would help me out a lot! And if you really like Zelda and/or fantasy, you can read this really awesome flip-format ebook or download the PDF for FREE. Neat, huh? Help a starving artist and click the link below!

Silent Hero: A New Zelda Legend Emerges

Well, I've completed my Zelda novel, "Silent Hero". A completely unedited, fan-based work, I've uploaded the book to read on sites like Webook, and it will also be available for free ebook download through sites like Smashwords. This was my first fanfiction, and though enjoyable to write, will probably be my only major fan-based work. Hope the readers enjoy though, especially the Zelda fans!

Christian Book Giveaway Blog

This morning, I happened upon a wonderful little site devoted specifically to Christian book giveaways:

http://christianbookgiveaways.blogspo...

You can list your giveaways on other sites for free; it's a great source to find new Christian authors.

Also, here's a nifty little site you can advertise with for just $15 a year! Pretty nice. And if it doesn't improve your sales, well, at least you haven't invested too much:

http://www.thechapbookstore.com/howto...

Hope this helps all you aspiring authors!

YA Fantasy Book Give-Away! Tears of a Vampire Prince: the First Krystine

Watch this video and enter to win my up-and-coming YA fantasy book, Tears of a Vampire Prince: the First Krystine.

Five winners will be chosen! Go here to check out the video and how to enter:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqJ1Wg...

Contest to last through November!