D.H. Nevins's Blog

Experiments in Kickassary #4: Flying

     ​Come on, you know I'm not talking about actually flying, right? We all know that it’s a feeling none of us can truly understand, however determined the researcher may be. Nevertheless, there is an experience that is, in my humble opinion, as close as one can get to authentic flight. The activity I'm talking about is none other than hang gliding!
     ​I did this many, many years ago, but it left such an impression on me, I remember every sensation acutely. The experience proved to be inva...

Experiments in Kickassary #3: The Sensation of Extended Free Fall

  How many of you are familiar with the sensation of a true free fall? Some of you know the feeling—that heart in your throat moment that occurs when gravity sucks you towards the Earth, and the only thing slowing you is the rush of air past your body. Perhaps you know it from the drop of a roller coaster, or, for the more adventurous, maybe from a cliff jump into water, or a leap from an airplane.      Kali, the main character in The Wormwood Trilogy, has a few moments of free fall within th...

Experiments in Kickassary #2: Bouldering, Climbing and Unstable Paths

Before anything else, I have to say it: Bouldering and rock climbing are really hard! I have nothing but the utmost respect for athletes who have honed this skill set. And no, I am not one of those people. Not by a longshot!
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That said, I did have a few characters who were skilled at climbing, and who often needed to rely on their skills in my stories. Not only did they scale cliffs, but because the setting of The Wormwood Trilogy was in a ruined world, many high paths were unstable and treachero...

Experiments in Kickassary #1: How to Use a Bow and Arrow

First, thank you for responding to my poll with your suggestions and requests. I always love hearing from you! In response: First, I’m afraid speaking about the bo staff or parkour isn’t possible - I never researched or tried either. But I’m flattered that you thought I might have done these! But... flying? YES!!! Thank you to everyone who asked about it. And you’re correct; I did experiment with the feelings of free fall (skydiving) and flying (hang gliding) — even though I forgot to include th...

Newsflash: I am a terrible blogger!

Ah, it's sad, but true. I suck at blogging. If there were awards for sucking at such a thing, I'd probably win. Don't throw tomatoes at me yet. Although it might have been a teensy bit of time since I last posted (2 years... cough, cough), I WAS traveling around the world for the last 9 months. Look at this pic of me in Bosnia & Herzegovina. It's proof!  AND I have some big news to share about Angel of Ashes and Dust, the final book in The Wormwood Trilogy. Hint: it rhymes with "won!" 
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Wormwood is an Audiobook!

First Things First
Excuse me while I break out the champagne and streamers! I can’t go on with this post without first announcing that WORMWOOD IS NOW AN AUDIOBOOK! I really can’t believe it.
Have a look: 
Click  here for the US
​Click  here for the UK
​New to audiobooks? You can get Wormwood as part of a FREE 30-day trial as a new Audible member*
​My Journey into the World of Audiobooks
​ I have a confession; up un...

YES!!!! It's Angel of Shadow's Big COVER REVEAL Day!

   I bet you thought I'd be showing you the cover now, right? 
Well, at the moment, I can't. But the reason why is soooo COOL! I have given a handful of blogs the exclusive right to post the cover for the next three days. And not only are they posting, but they're also sharing "Fun Facts" about the Wormwood series and the writing process; each host blog has a unique "Fun Fact"; there's a bookish scavenger hunt to find the fun fact with a hidden INSTANT WIN; and there's also a giveaway!!!
   T...

Angel of Shadow’s Worldwide Cover Reveal: Day 5!

   Wow. Is it really day 5???  THAT MEANS THE BIG REVEAL IS TOMORROW!!! Nope. Not excited at all. I have really enjoyed this event so far and have truly loved reading people's responses on the host blog sites. Thank you for getting out there and supporting our awesome bloggers!
   Now, as much as I’d love to give you some clues about the cover and share a few sneak peaks… I can’t! And you know what? That’s a whole lotta awesome, and a big part of the fun.

Each day, leading up to the big REVEAL...

Angel of Shadow’s Worldwide Cover Reveal: Day 4!

   Wow. Is it really day 4???  I can’t believe we’re already four days into Angel of Shadow’s Cover Reveal event! I have really enjoyed it so far and have truly loved reading people's responses on the host blog sites. Thank you for getting out there and supporting our awesome bloggers!
   Now, as much as I’d love to give you some clues about the cover and share a few sneak peaks… I can’t! And you know what? That’s a whole lotta awesome, and a big part of the fun.

Each day, leading up to the bi...

Angel of Shadow’s Worldwide Cover Reveal is Now Underway!

Yes! I can’t believe we’re finally starting Angel of Shadow’s Cover Reveal event! Now, as much as I’d love to give you some clues about the cover and share a few sneak peaks… I can’t! And you know what? That’s a whole lotta awesome, and a big part of the fun.

Each day, leading up to the big REVEAL on Saturday, the following host blogs will post a different cover fragment. These blogs will be the ONLY online places you’ll be able to view these images. Yup, that’s pretty cool. And are you ready...