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Rig it Right (second edition) Releases Today!

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Get your copy now and get rigging!  https://tinyurl.com/y7suvsa5

Companion data backup is placed here:

https://employeepages.scad.edu/~tohailey/rigitright/  (the Focal Press website is presently being updated)

AR: How to use the AR feature of the book video (coming soon!)

To find out what’s new in the second edition read this post:

https://coffeediem.wordpress.com/2018/07/16/rig-it-right-second-edition-augus

While you’re waiting for your copy of Rig it Right to arrive – kick back and enjoy this thrilling read “Absolute Darkness”.  Free on Kindle Unlimited.  No coffee required for this one—but you might want to leave the light on. You’ll love it. Click here for your copy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DPVRTGD 

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Rig it Right Releases tomorrow!

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Are you excited to get rigging?  I’ve seen all sorts of different publication dates, but Amazon says Rig It Right (Second Edition) releases tomorrow and we’ll believe that date.  To find out what’s new in the second edition read this post:

https://coffeediem.wordpress.com/2018/07/16/rig-it-right-second-edition-augus

The AR images are in place for the book. I’ll post a video over the weekend of how to utilize the AR feature. This will help you get a better look at the images for all the nerdy details.

Companion data link will be provided when that is posted and I’ll put a backup link out there too.

Happy rigging!  I will teach a 500 level class in the fall that will cover modeling and basic rigging. That will be the FIRST time I will have taught a class based on one of my own books!

It just happens to be National Book Lovers Day today! Hug your favorite author posthaste. #nationalbookloversday

While you’re waiting for your copy of Rig it Right to arrive – kick back and enjoy this thrilling read “Absolute Darkness”.  Free on Kindle Unlimited.  No coffee required for this one—but you might want to leave the light on. You’ll love it. Click here for your copy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DPVRTGD 

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Heinlein and my name in the same paragraph = Cloud Nine!!!

“The way [Tina O’Hailey] treated time… reminded me of Stranger in a Strange Land by Heinlein.” “Absolute Darkness gave me the science fiction feel I was looking for.” “I would gladly recommend this book to fellow sci-fi/fantasy aficionados.”

–@ReadlingLit, Reading and Literature Resources Blog

(readingandlitresources.blogspot.com)

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That was the reply I received when I asked for a serious critique on the time travel aspect of Absolute Darkness from reviewer JD DeHart, who had given a five star review on Net Galley.  (Quote and review used with his permission.)

Humbling.

It’s been nearly 30 years since I voraciously read all of Heinlein, Varley, Asimov and others I can’t remember unless I’m in front of the book case in TN. I wonder what influence they had on this book?  I might have to re-read to find out.

A very kind review and quote that has me on cloud nine. Super sweet and I could only dream of being in the same league. I did a quick interview for JD’s blog:

http://readingandlitresources.blogspot.com/2018/08/three-questions-with-author-tina-ohailey.html

Absolute Darkness is no longer available on Net Galley.  It is still available on Edelweiss where reviewers can request a copy:

https://www.edelweiss.plus/#sku=1684330300

Get a copy for this weekend at:

$3.99  Kindle from Amazon.
SALE: $19.95 (usually $21.95) Paperback Amazon.
$21.95 Paperback Barnes & Noble (10% off code SUMMER10)
Available in many other online bookstores around the world listed here.

…tina

p.s. Does anyone remember “grok”?

Is Alexander a vam…..?

 

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…vampire? I left the question unanswered in the book description of Absolute Darkness purposefully. Most of the reviews left the question unanswered and only hinted at the nature of Alexander by calling him and his nemesis Yindi “a great change from the regular paranormal characters”, “very different from the normal books in this genre”, “a fine mix of the supernatural and real world elements”, “unique paranormal”, etc. Yet no one actually has called out Alexander for what he is.

Alexander is a vampire.

Better put, he could be mistaken for a vampire. I don’t have a name for his species yet.  In the prequel (currently being written) you will find out his origin story and learn more about his relationship with Yindi, the energy being that keeps trying to destroy the universe.  Also, you’ll find out why Alexander has a thing for linears (what you and I are – those who must experience time linearly).

This five star review finally called Alexander out:  “I love when storytellers go “all in” on a genre. In other words, they “go deep” and commit to a specific audience without a superficial need to attract the mainstream. O’Hailey does this and that is what I really loved about this book. If you’re into vampires and your tastes lean towards the quantum or even the metaphysical in terms of story premise, this book is for you. O’Hailey reveals a unique story-world that definitely has potential for more novels and her take on the “vampire” is unique.”

When I found the character Alexander – he literally appeared onto the page as a near-crazed, time-shifting being who was feeling the collapse of time across the universe as he ignored his duty of saving said universe from destruction. You can read more about his origin here (https://thescaryreviews.com/2018/07/03/guest-post-by-tina-ohailey/)  and how I fought against writing about how Alexander fell in love with my main character Brandy. (https://dashfan81.blogspot.com/2018/06/blog-tour-absolute-darkness-30618.html)

Alexander and his species are detached from time and can shift in and out of time somewhat easily after they come of age. They do need a certain type of food that can only be acquired when experiencing time and from those that are part of time (linears). Alexander has a soft spot for linears. You get a small glimpse of his past as he walks through his home to realize that Brandy is not his first linear love.

The prequel will explain where that need to save linears comes from. But the concept of being a vampire is not the heart of the book. He just happens to be someone you could think of as a vampire. I would say that my strongest influences for Alexander would be the character St. Germaine by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro.  I read many of those books as a 18 year old and favored that type of vampire: a “cultured, well-traveled, articulate, elegant, and mysterious” vampire [http://www.chelseaquinnyarbro.net/saint-germain.html] vs the blood, lusty vampires of Anne Rice. Though I read all of her works as well and enjoyed them. Yet, St. Germaine has a special place in my heart.

If I were casting a movie with either St. Germaine or Alexander they would probably be played by the same person. And it would not be Tom Cruise. (I like him in other roles, but not for this vampire.) Read this character interview if you wonder who that would be. https://www.dlieber.com/single-post/2018/06/08/Tina-OHailey-Character-Interview

If you haven’t read the book yet, you can get your copy here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DPVRTGD

Please leave a review when you finish the book. That helps an indie author making it into the Amazon marketing algorithm.

Keep reading!

-tina

 

 

Absolute Darkness book signing event in Atlanta 8/23 @ Sweet Hut – Midtown

Come over to the Sweet Hut in Midtown Atlanta on

8/23 between 5pm – 8pm!

We’re celebrating!!!

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Author Tina O’Hailey invites you to come celebrate the launch of Absolute Darkness. Hang out. Eat sweet buns. Win raffle prizes. Get your copy of Absolute Darkness autographed. Celebrate at this indie author event.

Thursday, August 23 | 5 pm – 8 pm

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Bring your copy (available on Amazon, B&N and many other online stores) to receive an autograph. [SCAD students, if you happen upon this, you have to buy from an online retailer. You can not buy directly from the professor.]

Or pre-order from the author https://coffeediem.wordpress.com/2018/06/25/where-to-get-your-copy-of-absolute-darkness/ Pre-ordered books will be waiting for you at the event and will be invoiced via Pay Pal. The shipping will be waived.

Limited paperback copies will be available for purchase at the event. Other books by the author will be autographed too. (Rig it Right, second edition publishes 8/10/18!!)

RSVP at this Eventbrite link, please, so I have an accurate-ish count for the sweet buns.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/absolute-darkness-book-signing-celebration-in-atl-tickets-48356836600

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Writers Corner Live Interview: Tuesday

Put this on your calendar for  tomorrow:

Tuesday, July 24 11 am Central/ Noon Eastern

https://facebook.com/Bridgetti.Live/videos/732032493795591/

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“Writers Corner” Live TV Show with Hosts Mary E Jackson and Bridgetti Lim Banda. Guests: Thornton Cline, Hanna Goodman, Larinna Chandler, and Tina O’Hailey.

Tuesday, July 24 11 am Central/ Noon Eastern

https://facebook.com/Bridgetti.Live/videos/732032493795591/

Some great authors here. This is going to be a blast and a well used lunch break.  See you there!

Which one is me?  The goofy one. I wear a suit every day of the work week. Not going to wear one in my author photo! 

Librarians, your patrons need excitement.

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*Absolute Darkness isn’t actually in the library of congress.  I achieved a life goal last week and was able to spend an afternoon doing research there. HAPPY BOOK NERD am I!*

Absolute Darkness is available for request on both:

Edelweiss (https://tinyurl.com/ycgtu6yl)

and

NetGalley ( https://tinyurl.com/y7dmurgx).

Excerpts and author interviews are listed here:  https://coffeediem.wordpress.com/interviews-excerpts/

 

 

#Librarians Don’t miss this thrill ride!  A twisted tale through time that will make you hold your breath.

 

Sitting by the campfire, Brandy admitted a secret to her friends. She swore she saw a ghost when exiting a cave earlier that day. Was she seeing things? Did they believe her? The next day, breaking a cardinal rule, she snuck back to the cave alone. No one knew where she was. What if she fell or was trapped? There would be no rescue.

For ten thousand years Alexander had kept the time streams of this universe safe from an eternal destructive force that continually threatened to tamper and destroy all. Locked in an unremitting battle, the two foes become sidetracked by an unexpected visitor. An entangled journey begins with chilling twists and turns until becoming locked into an inescapable death in a submerged cave.

Who will come out of the watery depths alive?

“…the author has really put a lot of thought into how the time theme would work and she has managed to do it in such a way that it was understandable.” “It is a paranormal, time dimensional, friendship and love story, it was an intriguing and very interesting read, one I would recommend to other readers.”

–@yvonnembee,  Me and My Books  (vonnibee.wordpress.com)

“Tina has borrowed bits of myth and made characters and a world that is truly her own… Throughout the book you feel like something is coming, something big – it just keeps building and building to its ultimate crescendo.”

–@purplekizz,  Over the Rainbow  (overtherainbowbookblog.wordpress.com)

“…couldn’t help but hold my breath during some of the incredibly tense cave diving scenes. I thoroughly enjoyed Absolute Darkness, it’s a fresh and intense read with a fine mix of the supernatural and real world elements. The idea of other beings able to manipulate the time stream of our lives is one with so much potential for further books and I’d love to see this world expanded upon”

–@karlou,  Hair Past a Freckle  (hairpastafreckle72.blogspot.co.uk)

 #egalleys #readersadvisory #readadv#collectiondevelopment #colldev #mustread

#toberead #TBRpile #fiction#thriller #paranormalromance #thriller #scuba #timetravel

#blackrosewriting

Rig it Right, second edition – AUGUST!

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For all character setup-up artists out there: Rig Right, second edition is releasing the first week of August!  I received an email from the publisher saying August 2, 2018 is the anticipated publication date. A month ahead of schedule. Nice.

Available on Amazon and Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Right-Maya-Animation-Rigging-Concepts/dp/113830316X

 

 

What’s new in this edition?

We cover new methods and tools that have been added since the first edition. I used Maya 2017 and 2018 while writing this second edition. Some of the additional topics and functionality added:

Node Editor
Shape editor
Quick Rig Auto rigging tools
Bigger images and
AR enabled so you can see the images even closer!
Warning – the technical editor added some jokes to match my own.

For a full list of features you can scan my monthly updates I kept as I was writing: Click here: https://coffeediem.wordpress.com/category/rig-it-right/

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While you’re waiting for that book to arrive you can check out my novel that came out this summer. There are no jokes in this one. In fact – it may scare you breathless.  It’s available in both paperback and kindle ($2.99 – a bargain compared to the textbooks!). No coffee required for this one—but you might want to leave the light on. You’ll love it. Click here for your copy:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DPVRTGD

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Happy Rigging!  …tina

7 Ways to Help the Author in your Life

I couldn’t have said it any better myself. Look at Hannah’s book. Could it look any more delicious? She’s not kidding: cats and baked goods. I’ve people watched at book signing events and they always stop at the covers with cats and sweets.

This past six months of hanging out with indie authors and getting an education on the indie publishing world has been such an eye opener. It’s been great to learn from everyone. The hard work that goes into indie publishing has changed how I approach my reading list. I actually read more now, on the treadmill, before I go to bed, all the time. 90% of my reading list is indie authors. The result: I appreciate indie books so much more.

Today, I dropped by my local public library and donated a copy of my book, Absolute Darkness, and the nice librarian there asked me, “Do you make money writing?” I had to explain that this is my passion side-hustle that I hope breaks even. Sure, if you keeeeeeep at it, study and hone your craft, pour all of your passion into it—some people do make it big. I’m fortunate that the text books fund the novels and the love of the narrative form in animation, film and written fulfills my obsessive nature. I HAVE to write. It isn’t about the money. But seeing people enjoy the book, LOTS of people. That’s what drives me. I want you to read this. I want you to take this journey I’ve created and then tell your friends.

Certainly, one hopes that the multitude of friends and acquaintances will take a moment to appreciate this work. Reward us with a good review on amazon and goodreads so that the books can have a chance at being seen by everyone. It takes time to read. I know. It takes time to write.

Hannah’s blog post below gave me a literal gut laugh. She’s a riot. Buy her book next week and take a picture with a doughnut to promote it. That’s a win-win for everyone. Read the book on the treadmill if that makes you feel better. —happy indie reading, everyone. …tina

All The Way YA

This list comes to you from someone who has ridden the roller coaster of publishing more times than I would like to discuss or think about… mainly because I get very nauseous on roller coasters. This list is meant to be entertaining, yet there is a very serious message that I absolutely mean at this stage of both my life (I’m 43…you know, all that mid-life-I’m-not-bullshitting-anymore stuff) and this stage of my writing (so-called) career:

  BUY MY BOOK!

7 Things YOU Should do right now to help (me) the author in your life:

Here we go:

BUY a copy of my book. Listen, I know you want me to just give you a copy because we’ve been friends for years (either virtually or in real life). Or, maybe you have some rule about never buying books because you want to save a tree? Whatever your…

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Where to get YOUR copy of Absolute Darkness?

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$21.95 Paperback Amazon. Releases 6.28.18
$21.95 Paperback Barnes & Noble (10% off code SUMMER10)
Available in many other online bookstores around the world.
$2.99  Kindle from Amazon. Releases 7.5.18
$17.00  Order an autographed copy from the author. (plus $2.99 media rate shipping). Includes bookmark. Use form below. You will be invoiced via PayPal. Limited quantity available. Order TODAY![contact-form]

Follow the virtual book tour this week and find the clues that lead to a FREE autographed book! Watch this blog or follow the author on twitter or Facebook for the daily links. (Links also provided below.) Happy reading!!! You’re going to love it.

*****Remember – Please leave a review on Amazon and/or Goodreads!  Tell your friends. Help spread the word about this unique “paranormal romance wrapped in a thriller that crosses genres and grabs the reader until they can’t breath.”*****

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