Justin Swapp's Blog, page 14
February 9, 2012
The Secret Empire by Paul Genesse
Paul Genesse, my first editor, and the gentleman who printed me for the first time, has an awesome new book out called The Secret Empire. It's the third book in his Iron Dragon series, and you should seriously check it out. Not only is there a great story behind the story, but Iv'e been told its a great series. I just bought the first book myself, yesterday. Read on, and check it out below!
Also, if you know the series and you want to comment, go to twitter hash tag #thesecretempire and share the love with Paul!
Justin
The Secret Empire: Book Three of the Iron Dragon Series
The only outsiders who know the truth are dead.
To reach the secret lair of the dragon king, the last of an order of dragon hunters must cross a brutal desert defended by savage nomads and angry ghosts, uncover the hidden truth of the desert people, then on the eve of their final battle, survive a betrayal that will tear their group apart.
View the book on Amazon.com.
Here's what the critics have said about the series:
"This is a story that's worth your time. It's almost like going back to that first fantasy novel that totally captivated you and you read it over and over again. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED."
—Russell Davis, author, editor, and President of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America about The Golden Cord.
"Genesse stresses the necessity of trust between races and cultures and the perils of bias and dissention, and he keeps the plot moving quickly . . . "
—Publishers Weekly
"With vivid world-building, Paul Genesse sets his characters on paths that wind and twist through the world as they try to reach their almost impossible goal—the death of the Dragon King. The characters are driven, each for their own reasons, united by their desire for honor, and vengeance for their kin. In the midst of a fantasy, Paul weaves in realistic themes of family and honor, prejudice and hate, love and redemption."
—Elizabeth Vaughan, USA Today bestselling author of The Warlands trilogy
The Golden Cord, Book One of the Iron Dragon Series (399 pages)
• Trade Paperback at CreateSpace ($14.99):
https://www.createspace.com/3770179
The Dragon Hunters, Book Two of the Iron Dragon Series (414 pages)
• Trade Paperback at CreateSpace ($15.99): https://www.createspace.com/3772631
The Secret Empire, Book Three of the Iron Dragon Series (666 pages)
• Trade Paperback at CreateSpace ($18.99): https://www.createspace.com/3759937
Paul has got some signings coming up in Utah, Feb. 10 at Utah Valley University from 8-10 PM Feb. 10 (Friday night), Eborn Books at the South Town Mall from 11-1 PM on Saturday Feb. 18, and Feb. 18 at the Valley Fair Mall at Eborn Books from 2-4 PM. Free 11×17 posters to anyone who comes.
Author of The Iron Dragon Series (Now out in trade paperback and as eBooks!)
The Golden Cord: Book One
The Dragon Hunters: Book Two
The Secret Empire: Book Three (Released January 2012!)
Editor of:
The Crimson Pact Volume 1
The Crimson Pact Volume 2
The Crimson Pact Volume 3 (coming in April 2012)
Author Website: http://www.paulgenesse.com/
Author Blog: http://paulgenesse.blogspot.com/
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The Secret Empire by Paul Genesse
Paul Genesse, my first editor, and the gentleman who printed me for the first time, has an awesome new book out called The Secret Empire. It’s the third book in his Iron Dragon series, and you should seriously check it out. Not only is there a great story behind the story, but Iv’e been told its a great series. I just bought the first book myself, yesterday. Read on, and check it out below!
Also, if you know the series and you want to comment, go to twitter hash tag #thesecretempire and share the love with Paul!
Justin
The Secret Empire: Book Three of the Iron Dragon Series
The only outsiders who know the truth are dead.
To reach the secret lair of the dragon king, the last of an order of dragon hunters must cross a brutal desert defended by savage nomads and angry ghosts, uncover the hidden truth of the desert people, then on the eve of their final battle, survive a betrayal that will tear their group apart.
View the book on Amazon.com.
Here’s what the critics have said about the series:
“This is a story that’s worth your time. It’s almost like going back to that first fantasy novel that totally captivated you and you read it over and over again. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.”
—Russell Davis, author, editor, and President of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America about The Golden Cord.
“Genesse stresses the necessity of trust between races and cultures and the perils of bias and dissention, and he keeps the plot moving quickly . . . ”
—Publishers Weekly
“With vivid world-building, Paul Genesse sets his characters on paths that wind and twist through the world as they try to reach their almost impossible goal—the death of the Dragon King. The characters are driven, each for their own reasons, united by their desire for honor, and vengeance for their kin. In the midst of a fantasy, Paul weaves in realistic themes of family and honor, prejudice and hate, love and redemption.”
—Elizabeth Vaughan, USA Today bestselling author of The Warlands trilogy
The Golden Cord, Book One of the Iron Dragon Series (399 pages)
• Trade Paperback at CreateSpace ($14.99):
https://www.createspace.com/3770179
The Dragon Hunters, Book Two of the Iron Dragon Series (414 pages)
• Trade Paperback at CreateSpace ($15.99): https://www.createspace.com/3772631
The Secret Empire, Book Three of the Iron Dragon Series (666 pages)
• Trade Paperback at CreateSpace ($18.99): https://www.createspace.com/3759937
Paul has got some signings coming up in Utah, Feb. 10 at Utah Valley University from 8-10 PM Feb. 10 (Friday night), Eborn Books at the South Town Mall from 11-1 PM on Saturday Feb. 18, and Feb. 18 at the Valley Fair Mall at Eborn Books from 2-4 PM. Free 11×17 posters to anyone who comes.
Author of The Iron Dragon Series (Now out in trade paperback and as eBooks!)
The Golden Cord: Book One
The Dragon Hunters: Book Two
The Secret Empire: Book Three (Released January 2012!)
Editor of:
The Crimson Pact Volume 1
The Crimson Pact Volume 2
The Crimson Pact Volume 3 (coming in April 2012)
Author Website: http://www.paulgenesse.com/
Author Blog: http://paulgenesse.blogspot.com/
February 6, 2012
Mayan Blood Book Trailer
February 5, 2012
Mayan Blood Book Trailer
I spent some of the afternoon creating a book trailer for Mayan Blood. Let me know what you think of it in the comments!
Magic Shop Illustration
Nothing warms the heart more than when a fan (with skills in this case), takes your writing and tries to do something with it. In this case, one of my alpha readers, Joshua Bernhard, expressed his appreciation for the Magic Shop by doing a wonderful first illustration. I am totally honored. Thanks for letting me share this Joshua!
The Magic Shop - Illustration by Joshua Bernhard
February 4, 2012
Magic Shop Illustration
Nothing warms the heart more than when a fan (with skills in this case), takes your writing and tries to do something with it. In this case, one of my alpha readers, Joshua Bernhard, expressed his appreciation for the Magic Shop by doing a wonderful first illustration. I am totally honored. Thanks for letting me share this Joshua!
The Magic Shop - Illustration by Joshua Bernhard
January 14, 2012
December 29, 2011
What I'm Reading in December 2011
I'm currently working my way through several books. Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss, Vampirates Book 1, by Justin Somper, and Evil Star (Book 2 of the Gatekeepers series), by Anthony Horowitz. I must say, that after being exposed to Anythony Horowitz, I just gobble up everything he writes. There is such ambiance and pace to his writing, and I find it very engaging. It's a little dark, but that makes it feel a little more real.
Anthony Horowitz
Check out the Gatekeepers series here. I'm really enjoying it. (I wish they were out on ebook though).
Happy reading!
Justin
What I’m Reading in December 2011
I’m currently working my way through several books. Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss, Vampirates Book 1, by Justin Somper, and Evil Star (Book 2 of the Gatekeepers series), by Anthony Horowitz. I must say, that after being exposed to Anythony Horowitz, I just gobble up everything he writes. There is such ambiance and pace to his writing, and I find it very engaging. It’s a little dark, but that makes it feel a little more real.
Anthony Horowitz
Check out the Gatekeepers series here. I’m really enjoying it. (I wish they were out on ebook though).
Happy reading!
Justin
