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December 26, 2011
The Hobbit Trailer: The Misty Mountains Dwarves Song by Howard Shore
For those of you who are Lord of the Rings fans like me, you just can't wait for the Hobbit to come out. I still can't believe it's still a year away. The first official trailer hit YouTube a week or so ago, and I just fell in love with the song that the dwarves sing. It brought back memories of reading the Hobbit for the first time. I just found the links to the artist's word press site where he has a video of himself playing the song on the violin. Also, he posted the sheet music. Amazing! Links below.
Song:
Sheet Music:
http://thesurfingviolinist.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/hobbit.pdf
November 27, 2011
Mayan Blood – Now available on Amazon.com and Kindle
Mayan Blood on Kindle
My short novella, "Mayan Blood," is now available on Amazon.com for the Kindle. If you are an Amazon Prime subscriber, check the book out at no cost.
The story follows a pair of tourists on holiday in the Yucatan. Things go terribly wrong when they discover a secret of the Mayan culture that is all too dangerous.
Check it out here!
Buy Now!
November 25, 2011
The First Illustration on One of my Stories
I have some very exciting news. A few weeks ago I blogged about the first illustration ever done on one of my stories. Well, I just got a note from Chase (the illustrator), giving me permission to display his illustration for my story, "Cigars for Sawyer!" This will be appearing in The Memory Eater anthology (release date TBD).
Here's the initial image I received (the illustration included in the anthology will be HD/cleaner). What an amazing job Chase did! Just click on the thumbnail to enlarge.
If you want to check out more of Chase's work, here is a link his illustrators page on deviant art.
Click here to visit Chase's art
November 13, 2011
November 12, 2011
An Update on The Memory Eater Anthology
The Memory Eater anthology is coming along. It's approximately 90% done, with the editor reporting that is he just missing a few illustrations. I got a first look at the illustration to my story, "Cigars for Sawyer," and I have to say it's quite amazing. If you have any interest in the memory eater as an anthology, you can wet your whistle in the short-term by visiting the link below. The editor has posted a page on his blog dedicated to how The Memory Eater came to be. Check it out:
Spec the Halls
If you like to read, and you also like to support charities then you should check out the Spec The Halls anthology. It features a mix of prior contest winners,
donated prior publications, and new original fiction – It's available
at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and at the Alliteration Ink website. All the
proceeds – less what the digital shops charge the editor will go to Heifer
International.
More information (including a full author list) is at:
There is also a contest, with cash prizes.Submissions to the contest
will be considered for next year's anthology. Guidelines for the contest
are there as well.
Interview with Justin Swapp
Jeanne Bannon recently did an interview with me about my writing. Here is a little bit about Jeanne:
I have worked in the publishing industry for almost 20 years. Currently, I work as a writer and freelance editor. My first novel, Invisible has just been released and is now available for purchase. I am currently working on Dark Angel, a supernatural thriller.
If you want to check out the interview, just hit the link below.
October 31, 2011
Strange Short Story: Jack and Jill
October 25, 2011
Merry Monday Link Love
Here is a fun way to brighten your morose Monday – Participate in Merry Monday Link Love. No, this isn't a blast from the past, but rather, a way to go block hopping!
Click Here to check it out.
Rock on.
Justin
