A.D. Duling's Blog, page 11
January 18, 2012
Anna Kippling Series -My YA/Teen Fantasy read…the author's thoughts on her readers.
Yesterday as I was typing away, lost in Anna's wonderful adventure, I could not help to feel excited as the third book- The Stones was nearing completion. I then also felt a bit sad… this now meant only one more adventure with Anna before her story would be finished.
Anna's story has not been a quick one for me. I have now reached 4 years since her start and have loved every minute of it. Of course there are other stories waiting in line, but so far none as long as Anna's. She's not just a character to me. She's my friend, my daughter ( even if my oldest is 13) and a little of her is me. Her reaction's, her personality and her love mirrors mine. For me, I say many of my characters have a little of myself inside of them, even the bad ones… only a little (I devilishly smile).
I would think every author feels sad when their story is finished. Their connection in the struggles, the achievments, the love, the hurt and every other kind of emotion felt by those characters leaves an imprint on us. Even just the little ones. I would think as each story is told, a little of me has grown, improved and appreciates those experiences. Even if fictional.
To share your story with others, is the best part. All the work and emotion put into it, has now become more than just a one woman (man) experience. The story has now become the reader's. I appreciate my readers and their reviews. I enjoy sharing as much as writing Anna's adventures and am giddy as I watch her audience expand.
An author is not an author without a reader. Well let me restate that… an author is not a known author without a reader. Most authors would always write regardless, but our readers bring our books to light. Readers play a very important role in this industry, just as an author does. Not just because of the roalties they bring us from our sales (for many of us, there is little to none) but because of the joy it brings to us as they read our works and then selflessly pass the word along. Word of mouth plays the lagest role in bringing an author's book (s) to light.
As income does help employ us, it is not the sole drive. The reactions of our readers is. When a reader writes a review (they are appreciated) and raves about our story, it lifts our spirits and drives us on. When an author recieves a poor review, it does put a damper in our spirits, but never puts us to an end. For me I would say as much as no author loves recieving poor review (s), those reviews do inspire us to do better. At least the respectable ones.
So my dear readers, all readers. Do not be afraid to leave your review, it means alot. You do not have to be a professional nor do your reviews have to be long. A simple star rating means alot. A few words with that helps alot. We like your imput, it helps us to know what readers look for and what they like about our stories. Your imput also helps other readers know about our book , gives them confidence in taking a chance on it.
I am new to being an "author" and my books are far from well known. Keeping a day job is a must and reviews are a need for me. As they are slow in coming, which is to be expected, each one that comes is greatly appreciated. It helps me to know if my book was enjoyed. When you find me on FB or Twitter and take the time to tell me how much you enjoyed them, it lifts me to cloud 9. Your kindness in taking the time to leave a review is a gesture above and beyond.
So to my readers now, the ones who may have just stumbled upon me. Your wondering, who the heck is A.D. Duling and who is Anna Kippling? My apologies for my rudeness. Go to www (dot) adduling (dot) com and get to know me and my dear friend Anna. Want to experience her adventure… click the link below and enjoy the free read!
The Key- #1 of the Anna Kippling Series-http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/96533
R,
A.D.
November 22, 2011
Hunger for Twilight and Potter…. please more!
I just finished the final book (Breaking Dawn) to the Twilight Series (yes, I am a late reader) and again I find myself sad:0( Sometimes you just want more! Does the story have to end!) But there is a light at the end of my temporary dark tunnel….. I have discovered The Hunger Games!
There are three books…. and by my calculations I may have at least two weeks minimum of reading another great story! Living another great adventure! But then it will end, they all must; they have to. Don't we all wish every story was a seven booker like Harry Potter! Wow…J.K. knew us well! Not that I am insulting her fellow authors….perhaps I am just a complainer, unappreciative of what I am recieving:0) Yes, that is probably it.
"You get what you get and don't throw a fit!" I tell my kiddos. Well Mommy…take your own advice!
And yes, I know there are many more great stories out there waiting to be discovered! The Trylle Trilogy, The Dulcie Series,The Vampire Diaries….and so many more! I love fantasy, pranormal and Ubran most. Maybe this is why I write them. Who wouldn't want to! Whenever I open a book in that Genre….I get to disappear! live the life and experience the journey with the character(s) all from the safety and comfort of my couch! I've read…oh since forever! I have daydreamed even longer….
So why wouldn't I too not jump into the amazing, almost limitless world of writing? Four years ago I finally did. I started with Anna Kippling. Four years later, I am on the third book to her series. There will be a fourth and that is all. Will my readers feel the same when her story ends? I sure hope so! Why? Well…because it means they loved it. They loved Anna, Hayden, Valencia, Hendorn, Connor, Fallon and even that Evil Chancellor.
It will mean I have accomplished my goal; to share my wonderful story with others and provide another wonderful adventure for them. To give them another friend, another hero and another reminder that our day dreaming does not have to end. Reality is overrated, fantasy is so much better! What is wrong with that? Absolutely Nothing!
A.D. Duling
www(dot)adduling(dot)com
Harry Potter- J.K. Rowling
Trylle Trilogy- Amanda Hocking
Dulcie Series- H.P. Mallory
The Hunger games- Suzanne Collins
The Twilight Series- Stephenie Myer
The Anna Kippling Series- A.D. Duling
October 24, 2011
Come and read the charcter role the winner will play on my "Become a character" contest for #3 The Stones of the Anna Kippling Series!!!
I have reached the section of my book, of the character the winner will be for my "Become aCharacter" contest!!
click on link to my facebook page to read about the contest and read the character!!! Wann friend me on FACEBOOK, send a request!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=120314768075541
thanks everyone!
AD
October 14, 2011
Free on Smashwords- The Key (#1 of Anna kippling Series) Paranormal Fantasy Romance By: A.D. Duling
Yes you read that right….for a limited time my book is FREE on SMASHWORDS!!! So click on the link below and download that baby and enjoy!!!
And…if you have some spare time, I would really appreciate your review (smashwords)! And….. if you have a little more time,on either Amazon or B&N.
Many thanks!
A.D.
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/96533
October 9, 2011
Enter my Become a character contest for The Stones (#3 Anna Kippling Series)!
http://www.facebook.com/ad.duling- Click on link to be directed to event/contest!
I am currently working on The Stones (#3 Anna Kippling Series) and thought it would be neat to do a contest to be cast as a character in this book!Here are the contest parameters:-Enter to be cast as a character in my book, The Stones. I'll create a character using your name, description and personality; (I'll send over a questionnaire, etc. to find out all about you!)
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The winner will get:
• A character part in The Stones
• The opportunity to read The Stones before it's released to the public
• Added to the Acknowledgments page of The Stones
• Interviewed on my website!
To enter, simply comment on this blog post.
To get more entries, you can do the following:
• Leave a comment on this blog post (+ 1 point)
• Follow my blog (+ 1 point)
• Follow me on Twitter (+ 1 point)
• Tweet about the contest (+ 1 point)
• Friend me on Facebook (+ 1 point)
• Mention the contest on Facebook (+ 1 point)
• Mention the contest on your blog (+ 1 point)
• Join my Distro list on my website! (+ 3 points)
• Purchase either of the other Anna Kipplingt books (The Key and The Tokens) (+5 points per book–simply send me an email to alishiajax at gmail dot com and tell me what the first sentence of chapter 10 is in either The Key and The Tokens to verify that you purchased it. (Please don't leave the first sentence in the blog post–just mention that you purchased the book and email me separately!)Do all of the above and increase your chances of winning with a total of 20 possible points!
Just mention in your blog comment how many points you earned (and how you earned those points). A sample comment could look like this:Hey, AD, enter me in your awesomest contest! I have a total of 8 points for commenting on your blog, friending you on Facebook, tweeting about your contest and purchasing your book!
This contest is open until October 30, 2011 with the winner announced on Thanksgiving Day!! (NOV 24)
Contest Rules:
• Total your points in the comments field of this blog and tell me how you earned your points.
• The winner will be drawn at random (the more points you have, the more entries you'll get!)
Want the whole background story of your character? Read my books, The Key (.99 cents) and The Tokens (1.99) from the Anna Kippling Series!
I pick a winner through the website: random.org.
Thanks and good luck!
A.D. Duling
www.adduling.com (will direct you to where to buy my books as well)
Author of:
The Key (#1 of the Anna Kippling Series)
http://www.amazon.com/Anna-Kippling-Book-One–ebook/dp/B005DURBW2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1318208072&sr=8-1
The Tokens (#2 of the Anna Kippling Series)
http://www.amazon.com/Tokens-Paranormal-Fantasy-Kippling-ebook/dp/B005IJ744S/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1318208217&sr=1-1
One of Them
http://www.amazon.com/Paranormal-Vampire-Author-Kippling-ebook/dp/B005P8BWJU/ref=sr_1_10?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1318208253&sr=1-10
October 8, 2011
Join my email list to be notified when next book release!
You can go to my website: www.adduling.com to get to know me more and click on the "Contact me" page to join my email list to be notified when next book is released!
Currently working on The Stones ( #3 of the Anna kippling Series- Paranormal/Fantasy Series)
Soon after The Clans (Paranormal/Urban Fantasy)
Thanks and I appreciate your time….
R,
A.D. Duling
Author of
Anna Kippling Series, Book One- The Key, Book Two- The Tokens (avaliable Amazon Kindle & Banes & Nobles nook)
One of Them (paranormal/urban fantasy series Book #1)
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/a-d–duling?keyword=a.d.+duling&store=ebook
September 27, 2011
Looking for a great ebook read? Loved the Twilight Books….My Book recommend
Vampires & Werewolves….we know about them, read about
them….but do they really exist?
Evie Patterson has found out they really
do. Now caught between a sticky situation of Vampire vs. Werewolf, Evie must
decide which side she will join before she will become one of
them…
A wonderful ebook to read for the Twilight lover….only .99 cents….check out my site www.adduling.com to read more about me and my books. Don't forget to vote!
You can click on the picture above to go to Amazon.com and learn more and maybe press like:0)
September 26, 2011
Twilight fans…which team are you on? Team Edward or Team Jacob
http://www.adduling.com/-vampires-vs-werewolves.html
Click link to make your vote!!!
Edward…his pale skin, the hue of his eyes(especially after he has fed!)…the coldness of his touch… he is captivating and threatening all at once!
What is it about this breed that hook,line and sinkers us to beg for more?!
As we read along we want to stand up in place of Bella and proclaim, "Please…please take me Edward….I wanna be a Vampire!"
His discheveled hair, his sparkling body, his super strenght…oh my!!!
Then there is Jacob….we can relate….a little. An average "Joe" who becomes "Whoa!" (thankyou Joey
Lawerence). His body is hot (it's 105 degrees literally!) and his temper is even hotter! Who could not help to feel for the shape-shifter…afterall a paleface has stomped on his grounds and stolen his woman! Well…kind of.
So which is it? Team Vampire or Team Werewolf?
It's a hard choice…I know. I ponder this often….do you? If you were Bella and you had to choose, which one would have your
heart?
I am still undecided….if you know…. then make your
vote! A month from this date….Sept 26,2011….I will announce the winner!
Good luck Vampire/Werewolf lovers…the battle is on!
A.D.Duling
August 19, 2011
Harry Potter: A reminder of the everyday hero….
When we think of a hero, the first thing that comes to mind are the "classics"…Superman, Batman, Spiderman, Iron man, Supergirl…even the Fantastic four (I know there is more, but then we would be reading them all day :0)!
When we think of a hero outside of the "Supers" we think of our soliders, our fire fighters, police officers, (9/11 remembered), Tom Cruise and pretty much some big strong guy who rescues the damzel.(for us gals).
What does not pop into our mind so instantly are the heros that are not wearing the capes or live in the public eye (not that, that is bad!) They are …our mothers, fathers,siblings,the man who opened the door, the one who brought the soup, gave up a seat, or some small kind gesture that touched your heart even for only a moment.
Remember Mariah Carey's song…" Hero." She sings " That a hero lies in you…."
A hero does! In each and every one of us! We just sometimes doubt that. We doubt ourselves, we hold back … we can picture the hero as someone else, but not so easy to picture ourselves. The small kind gestures or influences we have in others lives, we never look at that as the title it deserves "HERO".
It's just so much easier picturing it the other way. And that is ok.
For those of you where being the good samaritan, the charitable, the defender and even the befriender comes naturally… We thank you and don't stop! You are our inspiration, our humbler, our "Hero."
HARRY POTTER!
Those two words alone….that one name says alot to us! He is someone we can relate to. "Just Harry…" he said. No Harry! You are so much more than that! And he learned this, through his own "Heros" (Dumbledore, Surius,Lupin,Moody,Hermonie, Ronald and so many more…) molding him into that great "Hero" himself! (The "Super")
HARRY POTTER!
You pretty much cannot go anywhere without seeing or hearing that name…. he has entered into our hearts one book, one movie at a time. We watched him grow,in his strength, his confidence, his determination and his potential! We have followed him, we have experienced his heartache, his fears, his pain and his accomplishments, they have been a gentle reminder of our own potential !
ANNA KIPPLING…
This name is not yet recognizable…but she is another hero..working towards her own potential…
As I write about her and live in her world of Tatania….I get to share her discoveries, experience her adventures, feel her love and remember my potential through her finding hers.
Each book I complete, each sentence that adds to her story, helps me grow, helps me remember mine…my potential. It's good to remember and I think that is why we continue to read and relate to our fictional "Heros".
When that day comes, when I have written the final sentence and must say goodbye to Anna…this adventure…this experience…my reminder…well, there is always another series to write!
We need our "HEROS", they are good for us, they are our encouragement!
So again… goodbye …HARRY POTTER! Thank you our dear friend, our dear Hero….. thank you Mrs. J. K. Rowling for your mind, your story and your "Harry"….our journey with him has helped us remember our great potential…..
Now perhaps my ANNA KIPPLING may now take over and continue on guiding you in remembering yours! For the first time, for the second, or only just to experience another adventure!
A. D. Duling
www.adduling.com
P.S.
Thank you for allowing me to share my thoughts….click on the link above to learn more about me,or perhaps the links below… to get to know more about ANNA KIPPLING!
August 13, 2011
Check out this new author! Lauren K. Pomeroy…..looking foward to reading her books!
http://www.laurenkpomeroy.com/
A wonderful site and a wonderful gal….check out her story and her books….
