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June 25, 2012
Travels in Caricanus
During the last month, a change has taken place that I'm now ready to make official. The first four Facets stories are now considered prequels to my science fiction series. Millhaven Castle remains on its own. (The astronomy/genetic engineering theme really doesn't suit its mood.)
My readers are used to thinking of these stories as set in different worlds. They still are. They are now merely different planets within a sprawling galactic civiliziation rather than "imaginary countries." Jurant i...
My readers are used to thinking of these stories as set in different worlds. They still are. They are now merely different planets within a sprawling galactic civiliziation rather than "imaginary countries." Jurant i...
June 22, 2012
Winner Announcement
The winner of the Facets of Fantasy giveaway is . . .
Elizabeth Kaiser!
For those who didn't win, Facets of Fantasy will be (briefly) free on the Kindle in July. Keep watching this blog for more announcements!
June 11, 2012
Facets of Fantasy Giveaway!
I am holding a giveaway for my book Facets of Fantasy: Collector's Edition!
The winner will be announced on Friday, June 22 and can choose between a print version or Kindle ebook. (If the winner lives outside of North America, he/she will have the ebook option only.) Below are the rules for entry:
There are two mandatory entries:
Follow this blogLeave a comment asking me a question (on any topic)There are also optional additional entries:
Share about the giveaway on FacebookShare about it on Twit...
Blog Giveaway!
I am holding a giveaway for my book Facets of Fantasy: Collector's Edition!
The winner will be announced on Friday, June 22 and can choose between a print version or Kindle ebook. Below are the rules for entry:
There are two mandatory entries:
Follow this blogLeave a comment asking me a question (on any topic)There are also optional additional entries:
Share about the giveaway on FacebookShare about it on TwitterLike my Facebook pageFollow me on TwitterBefriend me on Goodreads The more entries yo...
June 4, 2012
Review: Red Rain by Aubrey Hansen
Genre: Young Adult Science Fiction
Rating: Pg-13 (for intensity, action violence)
Available as a paperback, ebook, or free audiobook
Most science fiction is incoherently written and uncreative, with bad dialogue. It is rare to find a work that taps the genre's potential. At 35,000 words, Red Rain packs a lot of excitement for its length. The general audience is teenagers, but the story will hold interest for adults as well.
A teenage girl named Phil...
May 29, 2012
Facets of Fantasy Ebook Now Available!
I'm pleased to announce that the entire volume Facets of Fantasy: Collector's Edition is now available as a Kindle ebook--and for a limited time is on sale for $.99! (Regular Kindle price $4.99) That's over 90% off the print price--be sure to get your copy!
I'm really excited about this. I've wanted to get the complete book onto the Kindle for months now, but formatting glitches and work on other projects prevented it.
I've also been tinkering with the Amulet of Renari ebook. It now has a...
May 21, 2012
Picture Book Spotlight: Rocket Boy 6 Pack by Joy Findlay
Genre: Children's Picture Book
Rating: G
Currently only available on the Kindle
This pack of six tiny books is both educational and fun. It comes only in ebook form (the idea being that kids will learn to be comfortable with technology from a very early age) and is astronomy-based. Children learn numbers, alphabet, colors, and other basic concepts, using breathtakingly beautiful NASA pictures.
When I opened this book, I was stunned by the lovely images, and thoroughly enjoyed turning pages even...
May 14, 2012
Two Announcements
I have two new things on the blog this week.
1: You can now order Facets of Fantasy: Collector's Edition directly from me at a 33% discount off the Amazon price. Visit the blog's Facets of Fantasy page to learn more. This is a limited time offer so be sure to get your copy!
2: I have put up three chapter samples from my new story, City of the Invaders. This is the lengthened Frank and Katia story, and is available on the Upcoming page.
More announcements in the future!
May 2, 2012
Get My Ebook Free!
The Amulet of Renari is FREE on the Kindle today and tomorrow (May 2-3.) This is the story from Facets of Fantasy that underwent the most revisions, so even if you've read the earlier one you'll still want to read this. Tell your friends too!
The free promotion is also available on international Kindle stores, including Amazon.co.uk (Britain) and Amazon.co.de (Germany.) The European sale will end at about 15:00 on Thursday. Check your national Amazon Kindle store!
If you don't have a Kindle, tr...
April 27, 2012
Should Books Have Movie Ratings?
I first thought about this after reading a really bad book. The content had not been at all what I expected, and if I had known how disturbing the book was, I would not have tried it. I wished that this book (and others out there) had had some sort of rating, like those used for movies and television programs: G, PG, PG-13, etc. Then I would have had more of an idea what I was getting into.
Book designations are quite vague these days. There are genre classifications and some effort to divide...
Book designations are quite vague these days. There are genre classifications and some effort to divide...
