Denise M. Main's Blog, page 3
January 19, 2012
Thank you!
This isn't so much a post about a book, but a few words about about a lady who as just read Cold Day in Hell and enjoyed it so much, she sent me an email to say so!
For someone to make the effort to contact a writer and say they like your work is possible one of the best things in the world.
Writing is by it's nature, a solitary occupation. One which put one's 'talents' out there for all to see. To criticise, ridicule, or simply ignore. For someone to say - 'Loved it!' - can have us walking on air for days. For someone to talk about our characters as though they know and like them...well, it's like being a castaway and suddenly finding your best friend on the other side of the island!
So, thank you, Shelley, it's nice on your side of the island.
For someone to make the effort to contact a writer and say they like your work is possible one of the best things in the world.
Writing is by it's nature, a solitary occupation. One which put one's 'talents' out there for all to see. To criticise, ridicule, or simply ignore. For someone to say - 'Loved it!' - can have us walking on air for days. For someone to talk about our characters as though they know and like them...well, it's like being a castaway and suddenly finding your best friend on the other side of the island!
So, thank you, Shelley, it's nice on your side of the island.
New Book!! Starstone, First in the Structure Chronicles
My THIRD book, Starstone
, has just been released on ebook! Thanks to World Castle Publishing! It's quite a long book and set on Anraun with brief visits to Saybel - the Darkworld of the Nightlords. Anyone who has read Cold Day in Hell with know what I mean. In fact Rowan makes an appearance in Starstone which is set a few years before CDiH - that is, as much as time is static and relevant!
Starstone is like an introduction to the group of friends from various worlds around the Structure. And about a power, created by world rulers to exile a prison planet (Danaach) between the dimensions. This power was manifested as the Starstone. After it's job of exiling Danaach was done, it was fragmented into shards and the pieces secured on seven worlds. Time (or something very similar) passed, and a failed attempt was made to bring Danaach back resulting in great bloodshed and virtual genocide. After that, peace more or less dominated the Structure and all the many worlds it contained...
...And then my story starts. A darkness is haunting the dreams of those most susceptible on the lovely world of Anraun. The seers, the magi, most of the people at the Temple in Thesa. They don't know what it heralds, but they do know it's not good. In fact...something wicked their way comes - and it's name is Danaach. But who is calling it? And how? Why, is easy, because some people just don't learn, and great power will always attract, for good, or evil.
The Second book in The Structure Chronicles is Morne - not yet released - and it runs concurrently to Starstone. The action in Morne is mainly on Iantii and with another Nightlord, Tarik, Rowan's younger brother. And someone else who may, or may not be a god. But that's not necessarily a good thing.
Especially when a Stealer of souls is involved.
, has just been released on ebook! Thanks to World Castle Publishing! It's quite a long book and set on Anraun with brief visits to Saybel - the Darkworld of the Nightlords. Anyone who has read Cold Day in Hell with know what I mean. In fact Rowan makes an appearance in Starstone which is set a few years before CDiH - that is, as much as time is static and relevant!Starstone is like an introduction to the group of friends from various worlds around the Structure. And about a power, created by world rulers to exile a prison planet (Danaach) between the dimensions. This power was manifested as the Starstone. After it's job of exiling Danaach was done, it was fragmented into shards and the pieces secured on seven worlds. Time (or something very similar) passed, and a failed attempt was made to bring Danaach back resulting in great bloodshed and virtual genocide. After that, peace more or less dominated the Structure and all the many worlds it contained...
...And then my story starts. A darkness is haunting the dreams of those most susceptible on the lovely world of Anraun. The seers, the magi, most of the people at the Temple in Thesa. They don't know what it heralds, but they do know it's not good. In fact...something wicked their way comes - and it's name is Danaach. But who is calling it? And how? Why, is easy, because some people just don't learn, and great power will always attract, for good, or evil.
The Second book in The Structure Chronicles is Morne - not yet released - and it runs concurrently to Starstone. The action in Morne is mainly on Iantii and with another Nightlord, Tarik, Rowan's younger brother. And someone else who may, or may not be a god. But that's not necessarily a good thing.
Especially when a Stealer of souls is involved.
July 2, 2011
CONGRATULATIONS!
Just to say slightly belated CONGRATULATIONS to Liss and Gerry who won the Goodreads Giveaway for Cold Day in Hell! Hope you enjoy the book, ladies, please let me know what you think, I'd appreciate your views (even if you don't like it).
Many thanks and Happy Reading!
D
Many thanks and Happy Reading!
D
June 24, 2011
Review
Many thanks to Maxwell Cynn and his wonderful review of Cold Day in Hell! I really loved it, not just because he said my book was good, but because he knew my characters! Thank you , Maxwell!
June 7, 2011
Guess what this is about!
It seems I have a one-track mind at the moment - no, that's not it. ‘The Book’, specifically my first one. Now it’s out on Kindle,( World Castle Publishing are the best people to buy it from) and there are people who have bought it-or threatened to-and I’ve not heard a peep out of any of them.
Is that good, or bad, or what?
Insecurities abound.
Oh, well, now that the second book Wolf is in for editing, I’m working on a couple of other books, so, back to the keyboard! And if anyone has bought Cold Day in Hell on Kindle, let me know how it goes – Please!
Is that good, or bad, or what?
Insecurities abound.
Oh, well, now that the second book Wolf is in for editing, I’m working on a couple of other books, so, back to the keyboard! And if anyone has bought Cold Day in Hell on Kindle, let me know how it goes – Please!
June 4, 2011
Cold Day in Hell - Happening!
I can hardly believe it - yes, I know, there are so many things I find surprising and hard to believe, it's...surprising I managed to make it through till breakfast without being overwhelmed by something.
Anyway, I have a RELEASE DATE for Cold Day in Hell
[! It’s July 1st – so all you lucky people off on holiday, I can recommend a good book! And it’s available on Trade paperback or eBook. If you go to GoodReads Book Giveaway for Cold Day in Hell, or World Castle Publishing, you can even have a chance to win one! Here's the link to World Castle Publishing , just scroll down a little to Giveaway for A Cold Day in Hell! Giveaway Cold Day in Hell
(I think I'm allowed to do this as it's a GoodReads thing) Also on the GoodReads website at...go on guess...yep, that's right - book giveaway for Cold Day in Hell!
I’m waiting for my proof copy to come from World Castle Publishing in America, and ever since I got the email telling m that, I’ve been lurking behind the door waiting for the postman to arrive, just casually opening the door as he walks up the drive. I’m sure he thinks I fancy him, or I’m a stalker – or maybe just weird… The day he delivers my proof will be the day he finds out…
Anyway, please, everyone, enter the Goodreads giveaway! Or even…dare I suggest it…buy a copy…or club together and buy the one copy then everybody can read it.
It is my first one, so be gentle…
And thank you, everyone who has entered the Giveaway already!
Anyway, I have a RELEASE DATE for Cold Day in Hell
[! It’s July 1st – so all you lucky people off on holiday, I can recommend a good book! And it’s available on Trade paperback or eBook. If you go to GoodReads Book Giveaway for Cold Day in Hell, or World Castle Publishing, you can even have a chance to win one! Here's the link to World Castle Publishing , just scroll down a little to Giveaway for A Cold Day in Hell! Giveaway Cold Day in Hell(I think I'm allowed to do this as it's a GoodReads thing) Also on the GoodReads website at...go on guess...yep, that's right - book giveaway for Cold Day in Hell!
I’m waiting for my proof copy to come from World Castle Publishing in America, and ever since I got the email telling m that, I’ve been lurking behind the door waiting for the postman to arrive, just casually opening the door as he walks up the drive. I’m sure he thinks I fancy him, or I’m a stalker – or maybe just weird… The day he delivers my proof will be the day he finds out…
Anyway, please, everyone, enter the Goodreads giveaway! Or even…dare I suggest it…buy a copy…or club together and buy the one copy then everybody can read it.
It is my first one, so be gentle…
And thank you, everyone who has entered the Giveaway already!
April 30, 2011
Another Book accepted - Yipee!
I have another book accepted by World Castle Publishing - how amazing is that! We are working on the cover - so many good versions for me to choose from. As soon as I have more news, I'll post it. Oh, and the book is called Wolf...there are no prizes as to the content! But it's a slightly different take on the subject.
