Dean P. Turnbloom's Blog, page 9
May 30, 2012
Sherlock home saved from developers | Radio Times
HAPPY DAY IN THE LAND OF SHERLOCKIA!!
Sherlock home saved from developers | Radio Times.
Tagged: BBC, Conan Doyle, Debate, Holmes, politics, Sherlock, writing
May 29, 2012
Why my book is late…
In answer to the numerous inquiries as to why my book’s release has been late, I felt it only fair to give some notice and try and explain as much as I can. On April 30, 2012, I sent my publisher a panic email letting him know that one of the readers of the Kindle version pointed out an egregious error to me that had gone unnoticed before by all the various people who proof read the book. I asked if I might be able to correct this prior to release of the book. Since I had omitted both a dedication and an acknowledgement page, I took this opportunity to also include them. So, on May 1, 2012, I sent to MX Publishing the revised manuscript of the book complete with dedication and acknowledgement. It is this late entry and change that I fear has caused the delay in the book’s release through Barnes & Noble and Amazon.
I want to reassure anyone wishing to purchase the book, that in the interim they can get the book directly from the publisher at MXPublishing.com or at bookdepository.com, both will ship at no charge. For those who pre-ordered, I offer my heartfelt apologies.
Tagged: Amazon.com, book, fiction, Holmes, mea_culpa, novel, Sherlock, short story, Vampire, writing
May 23, 2012
Is Mitt Romney Count Dracula?…
I saw this headline in an editorial by Roger Simon at Politico and, since my book has a very Dracula-esque character, had to include a blog post with the article name as a headline. I liked it so much I also included it on my political blog, Prizewinning Political Cartoons
Tagged: 2012, dracula, election, political, politics, Vampire
May 16, 2012
New Review from Fresh Fiction (FreshFiction.com)…
Just got reviewed by FreshFiction.com… here’s an excerpt:
Dean Turnbloom takes Sherlock Holmes and brilliantly transforms him into a ruthless vampire hunter. Baron Antonio Barlucci is wealthy, handsome, and seduces the readers with his charm. The readers will delight in Holmes’ immaculately clever detective work which leads him straight to the equally clever baron. Barlucci’s unexpected love for Abigail is reminiscent of Dracula’s love for Mina. The baron, too, has a love he has never forgotten. Dean Turnbloom’s novel is a delightful total original read which fans of all genres will love. SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE WHITECHAPEL VAMPIRE takes Sherlock Holmes, Dracula, and Jack the Ripper and creates a riveting masterpiece of suspense and forbidden romance.
This reviewer gets where I was going with the novel…read the entire review
May 11, 2012
Amazon.com’s TOP 3%…
I just learned that the paperback format of my book, Sherlock Holmes and the Whitechapel Vampire is selling in the top 3% of all the books sold on Amazon.com!!
The Kindle version is selling in the top 13% in the KINDLE store!
WOO HOO!!! Of course, I’m not sure how that’s calculated…but sure does sound good!!!
Tagged: Amazon, Amazon.com, book, Holmes, novel, publishers, sales, Sherlock, Vampire
