Virgil Allen Moore's Blog, page 9
September 19, 2012
I Want This Award!
There is an award in the horror writing field that is coveted above all else. It's name is the Bram Stoker Award.
This award comes in several different categories. Demon Vampire qualifies in these specific areas:
Bram Stoker Award for Novel
Bram Stoker Award for Long Fiction
Bram Stoker Award for Fiction Collection
I want one of these awards!
However, Demon Vampire has to be nominated for the awards and in the end, it has to be picked to win. But the most important part of it all is that Demon Vampire is nominated.
The way a book in nominated for entry is clear. An active member of the Horror Writer's Association has to send it in as their pick for each category and then later in the year, they vote on all the nominees. There are strict rules as to not flood the members with too many suggestions or to outright spam them.
To this, I have a solution. I would like everyone to pick a member from the active member list that you can find here, and email them about how much you like Demon Vampire and that they should nominate it for the Novel, Long Fiction, and Fiction categories.
All you have to do is copy and paste this form letter to one of their members.
Dear HWA active member,
I think you should read Demon Vampire, and the rest of The Redgold Series. I believe you should nominate Virgil Allen Moore's books for the the categories of Novel, Long Fiction, and Fiction. These books are truly food for the gothic soul. Please nominate his books for the Bram Stoker Award now.
Sincerely,
An Active Horror Reader
(Signed by you)
You can find the list of HWA Active Members Here. Email one of them and send them the form email above.
With your help, Demon Vampire can win the Bram Stoker Award!!!
This award comes in several different categories. Demon Vampire qualifies in these specific areas:
Bram Stoker Award for Novel
Bram Stoker Award for Long Fiction
Bram Stoker Award for Fiction Collection
I want one of these awards!
However, Demon Vampire has to be nominated for the awards and in the end, it has to be picked to win. But the most important part of it all is that Demon Vampire is nominated.
The way a book in nominated for entry is clear. An active member of the Horror Writer's Association has to send it in as their pick for each category and then later in the year, they vote on all the nominees. There are strict rules as to not flood the members with too many suggestions or to outright spam them.
To this, I have a solution. I would like everyone to pick a member from the active member list that you can find here, and email them about how much you like Demon Vampire and that they should nominate it for the Novel, Long Fiction, and Fiction categories.
All you have to do is copy and paste this form letter to one of their members.
Dear HWA active member,
I think you should read Demon Vampire, and the rest of The Redgold Series. I believe you should nominate Virgil Allen Moore's books for the the categories of Novel, Long Fiction, and Fiction. These books are truly food for the gothic soul. Please nominate his books for the Bram Stoker Award now.
Sincerely,
An Active Horror Reader
(Signed by you)
You can find the list of HWA Active Members Here. Email one of them and send them the form email above.
With your help, Demon Vampire can win the Bram Stoker Award!!!
September 13, 2012
Damn, GoodReads Is Fast
I just posted to have the giveaway approved last night. And here we are, it's already up and accepting requests. Gotta love the GoodReads.
As of this morning, there have already been 76 requests. Which is awesome. Each time this giveaway has been listed, it always seems to get more and more requests quicker.
So far, all signs point to two giveaways a month.
This giveaway is for only eight days, so be sure to enter soon. I try to make each one at least a week to allow for anyone like me that isn't online a few days out of the week on a regular basis.
The winner of the last giveaway was Erin Koiso of Nevada. Of course international winners are welcome always. So far another four countries are listed for this giveaway.
If you are in a country that I haven't listed and still want to read the book, contact me at virgilallenmoore@live.com and we'll work something out. Remember, I'm always open to getting a review for a book;)
Remember to like the Amazon page as well for Demon Vampire.
As of this morning, there have already been 76 requests. Which is awesome. Each time this giveaway has been listed, it always seems to get more and more requests quicker.
So far, all signs point to two giveaways a month.
This giveaway is for only eight days, so be sure to enter soon. I try to make each one at least a week to allow for anyone like me that isn't online a few days out of the week on a regular basis.
The winner of the last giveaway was Erin Koiso of Nevada. Of course international winners are welcome always. So far another four countries are listed for this giveaway.
If you are in a country that I haven't listed and still want to read the book, contact me at virgilallenmoore@live.com and we'll work something out. Remember, I'm always open to getting a review for a book;)
Remember to like the Amazon page as well for Demon Vampire.
September 12, 2012
Dental Work To A Writer Is Deadly
There are few things that can stop me from writing like Novocaine.
Today is one of those days.
It's a hard reality to face when getting a filling. Not being able to eat for a few hours, not being able to chew on my left side for a few days, and also feeling cold sensitivity for two weeks.
It sucks.
There is a constant irritation with knowing you can't feel one side of your face. Beyond that, eventually, when the numbness wares off, the pain is a welcome reminder to the fact that too much candy makes for a bad dental experience twice a year. Not that I'm complaining. I'm the one that ate the candy in the first place. Regardless, I'm not in a mood to make way on the book as of this hour.
I am able to give a few points of good news however.
I will be posting a new giveaway in a few days for Demon Vampire. Also, Book Two is currently at 52,000+ words. I'm well into chapter nineteen and the book will be finishing up very soon. Granted, it will still need to go to edit, but that is a small detail this time around. Last time, with the size of the book, it took three months just to edit. This time it should be very quick. About two to three weeks or so.
In the meantime, watch for the giveaway coming up.
Today is one of those days.
It's a hard reality to face when getting a filling. Not being able to eat for a few hours, not being able to chew on my left side for a few days, and also feeling cold sensitivity for two weeks.
It sucks.
There is a constant irritation with knowing you can't feel one side of your face. Beyond that, eventually, when the numbness wares off, the pain is a welcome reminder to the fact that too much candy makes for a bad dental experience twice a year. Not that I'm complaining. I'm the one that ate the candy in the first place. Regardless, I'm not in a mood to make way on the book as of this hour.
I am able to give a few points of good news however.
I will be posting a new giveaway in a few days for Demon Vampire. Also, Book Two is currently at 52,000+ words. I'm well into chapter nineteen and the book will be finishing up very soon. Granted, it will still need to go to edit, but that is a small detail this time around. Last time, with the size of the book, it took three months just to edit. This time it should be very quick. About two to three weeks or so.
In the meantime, watch for the giveaway coming up.
September 4, 2012
The Download Was A Success
On Saturday, there was a surprise free download of the sample chapters, SSR 1192, and then on Monday, Demon Vampire became free as well.
In the course of 24 hours, 474 people downloaded the ebook. Congrats to those near five hundred souls!
As usual, the freebie days that any of my books are set up on are a close guard secret and are very far between. Also, for the small price of $2.99, you don't have to wait.
On a side note, Book Two is going well. I have a hidden announcement that will be made in October as well. All I can say is that it involves more words;)
In the course of 24 hours, 474 people downloaded the ebook. Congrats to those near five hundred souls!
As usual, the freebie days that any of my books are set up on are a close guard secret and are very far between. Also, for the small price of $2.99, you don't have to wait.
On a side note, Book Two is going well. I have a hidden announcement that will be made in October as well. All I can say is that it involves more words;)
September 3, 2012
Download Demon Vampire Tonight, Right Now!
For tonight only, and only for a few more hours, you will be able to download Demon Vampire for free on Amazon.com
Here's the same link that was posted on Twitter just a few minutes ago.
Blood, Desire, and The Ultimate Temptation. #DemonVampire is free tonight only. Download Now. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0062F60O2
Enjoy.
Here's the same link that was posted on Twitter just a few minutes ago.
Blood, Desire, and The Ultimate Temptation. #DemonVampire is free tonight only. Download Now. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0062F60O2
Enjoy.
August 31, 2012
Another Goodreads Success
I have been amazed over the last few months. Goodreads has continued to provide over 800 entries each time it has been placed.
At one time, I thought that it was because of the length of time I put the giveaway up. It used to be six weeks. That brought about a thousand people. The next two were about a month each, they brought around eight hundred. This last drawing was only a week. It totalled over 800.
It is because of this success, that I will be giving away a few more books each month. I will start by holding two giveaways next month. Each will be for a week only. We will see how it goes. Since I plan on finishing Book Two soon, I might be generous in giving away signed copies of book one. Either way, the closer I get to completion, the edgier I get, and I will be rewarding my followers handsomely.
At one time, I thought that it was because of the length of time I put the giveaway up. It used to be six weeks. That brought about a thousand people. The next two were about a month each, they brought around eight hundred. This last drawing was only a week. It totalled over 800.
It is because of this success, that I will be giving away a few more books each month. I will start by holding two giveaways next month. Each will be for a week only. We will see how it goes. Since I plan on finishing Book Two soon, I might be generous in giving away signed copies of book one. Either way, the closer I get to completion, the edgier I get, and I will be rewarding my followers handsomely.
August 27, 2012
50K!!! Things Are Going Well
I have reached 50,000+ words!!!
I was able to write a decent amount since last post. I don't have too much time this week, so I'll have to make this short. Thank you all for subscribing and keeping up with the book. I should be releasing the first chapter to those that pre-ordered book one in about a couple of weeks. I'll let you all know when it's ready.
I was able to write a decent amount since last post. I don't have too much time this week, so I'll have to make this short. Thank you all for subscribing and keeping up with the book. I should be releasing the first chapter to those that pre-ordered book one in about a couple of weeks. I'll let you all know when it's ready.
August 22, 2012
August Book Giveaway
This is the monthly giveaway for August. It may be a little late, but it's finally here.
It will be held on Goodreads.com as the last few giveaways have been. There are only four countries listed in this giveaway this time. USA, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. If you don't live in one of those countries and still would like a copy of the book, send me an email at virgilallenmoore@live.com
Where ever you are in the world, I'll be sure to add your country to the listing region next month. All I need to know is where you are and that you want the book. I consider myself a reasonable author, and this is my way of giving back and making my book accessible to as many people as possible.
It will be held on Goodreads.com as the last few giveaways have been. There are only four countries listed in this giveaway this time. USA, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. If you don't live in one of those countries and still would like a copy of the book, send me an email at virgilallenmoore@live.com
Where ever you are in the world, I'll be sure to add your country to the listing region next month. All I need to know is where you are and that you want the book. I consider myself a reasonable author, and this is my way of giving back and making my book accessible to as many people as possible.
August 21, 2012
The Progress Of Words
I have been diligent at finding the time to write. I have taken so many moments to write this week, I think I have reached a new personal record for writing.
However, during each session, I have been plagued with actual urgent matters. Everything from family concerns, to home repair problems. In short, these things, although needed the priority, have a constant and steady unintended delay to my progress.
Regardless, I have now reached a word count of 45,000+ words.
As I have stated before, this book will be a welcome relief to those that were at terms by the slow and sometimes to detailed world pace that I set in book one. As an answer to this, I have agreed to a word count limit on this book. The pacing will also be quicker and more action oriented. Instead of the massive tome that book one was, book two will be a fast satisfying read that will leave everyone, (trust me on this,) clamouring for the next instalment.
I will be doing in my series what no other author is willing to do. As to what that is, you will have to read for yourself when book two comes out. So far that projected date is going to be the end of this year. If I am able to burn the midnight oil more often, that date even advance closer towards a November Release.
As always, the more support there is for the book, the quicker I write. So go out there, to your book groups, to your blogs, to your community forums - and tell everyone that Demon Vampire: Redgold (Book Two of the Redgold Series), is coming!
However, during each session, I have been plagued with actual urgent matters. Everything from family concerns, to home repair problems. In short, these things, although needed the priority, have a constant and steady unintended delay to my progress.
Regardless, I have now reached a word count of 45,000+ words.
As I have stated before, this book will be a welcome relief to those that were at terms by the slow and sometimes to detailed world pace that I set in book one. As an answer to this, I have agreed to a word count limit on this book. The pacing will also be quicker and more action oriented. Instead of the massive tome that book one was, book two will be a fast satisfying read that will leave everyone, (trust me on this,) clamouring for the next instalment.
I will be doing in my series what no other author is willing to do. As to what that is, you will have to read for yourself when book two comes out. So far that projected date is going to be the end of this year. If I am able to burn the midnight oil more often, that date even advance closer towards a November Release.
As always, the more support there is for the book, the quicker I write. So go out there, to your book groups, to your blogs, to your community forums - and tell everyone that Demon Vampire: Redgold (Book Two of the Redgold Series), is coming!
August 13, 2012
The Cost Of Words
The writing weekend was helpful. I learned a great deal from it in that I now understand there are limitations to my flesh. Mainly, my ass.
Sitting in a single chair for 18 hours in not an easy thing. Needless to say, I had to take many breaks during my writing stint. The good news is that it did pay off. I was able to write around 8,000+ words. Yes, far less than I had planned for. I would blame life, but I enjoy it too much to nag.
I was able to finish a chapter and write a whole new one with the time I put into the story. At this pace, I should be done a lot sooner than projected. In hopes I will be able to do just that, I will be taking another long writing block this week. Either Tuesday or Wednesday. I'm not sure which will be best, I might do both.
So far I've added several new characters to the story and I have plotted out the twelve vampire elders and their respective roles throughout history. That part was very rewarding;) I can't say why right now, but trust me, you are in for some well earned surprises later in the series.
As exciting as the development is going, I've found little time for sleep.
I'll let everyone know what happened on Thursday and the current word count at that time. Until them, at least for today, I'll be preparing and resting. After that, I'll be writing.
Sincerely,
Virgil Allen Moore
http://demonvampire.com/
Sitting in a single chair for 18 hours in not an easy thing. Needless to say, I had to take many breaks during my writing stint. The good news is that it did pay off. I was able to write around 8,000+ words. Yes, far less than I had planned for. I would blame life, but I enjoy it too much to nag.
I was able to finish a chapter and write a whole new one with the time I put into the story. At this pace, I should be done a lot sooner than projected. In hopes I will be able to do just that, I will be taking another long writing block this week. Either Tuesday or Wednesday. I'm not sure which will be best, I might do both.
So far I've added several new characters to the story and I have plotted out the twelve vampire elders and their respective roles throughout history. That part was very rewarding;) I can't say why right now, but trust me, you are in for some well earned surprises later in the series.
As exciting as the development is going, I've found little time for sleep.
I'll let everyone know what happened on Thursday and the current word count at that time. Until them, at least for today, I'll be preparing and resting. After that, I'll be writing.
Sincerely,
Virgil Allen Moore
http://demonvampire.com/
