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Published on September 03, 2013 09:46

Amped 360: Featured Attraction At Boston Tattoo Convention

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The standard for tattoo imagery is about to change and Almont Green is out to change it. Coming to the Boston Tattoo Convention, rotational imagery display systems and do it yourself training will be part of a huge AMPED3D exhibit at the show. The AMPED 360 array will be set up to capture tattoo images for rotation in addition to information on how rotational images can be created using a single camera and uploaded to the AMPED360ink.com website for display on Facebook and easily embedded within websites. Giant hologram type AMPED3D images will also be on display at the show and available for purchase. “Right now galleries across the globe are still using photo albums to display 2-dimensional images of their 3 dimensional artwork. With 3D and 360 degree rotational imagery now available, it’s a natural next step in the evolution of tattoo imagery to use smartphones, tablets and display systems to take portfolios to the next level. “- Almont Green, Amped360ink.com

Click and drag to rotate (or swipe with finger) to see the effect!

One innovative tattoo business, “Visions Tattoo & Piercing” of Medway, MA already understands the importance of this concept and will be displaying their work on a custom designed rotational monitor system at their booth. “We want both new and existing customers to be able to see our work the way it was meant to be viewed.”- Canman, Visions Owner & Artist

During the show rotational image display systems, training programs and rotational image web hosting options will be available for purchase. Amazing hologram like AMPED 3D images will also be on display at the event and available for sale at special pricing.

CONTACT ALMONT GREEN STUDIOS at 508-533-0333

http://amped360ink.com

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Amped 3D images are images you can see into. Amped3D photography, created by the artist Almont Green, is accomplished using a unique combination of complex camera hardware, sophisticated proprietary software, materials and painstaking manufacturing techniques. Digital images are precision aligned, processed, and printed with a modified high-resolution printer with each perspective occupying a vertical strip 1/2000th of an inch wide. An amazing, world’s highest resolution 30″x30″ human skull image that comes right out of the frame will be on display and available for purchase.

The result of years of work, Almont Green developed AMPED 3D photography with the help of neuroscientists, brain research centers, vision experts and leading technologists. The images simply must be seen in person to be believed!

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Published on August 28, 2013 13:07

Beyond Planets, Book II Coming Soon!

“Beyond Planets”, Book II

Cover Reveal and Book Launch

coming this September 2013!

Hurry up and catch up by getting your copy of the first book in the series, “Beyond Earth”. Right now you can download an eBook for only 99 cents on Amazon, Barnes & Nobles, Smashwords, Kobo and iTunes until August 31st! Here are just a few of my reviews for Beyond Earth…

****Customer Reviews 4.5 out of 5 stars****

“Beyond Earth is beyond fantastic!”

“I can’t wait to read book two and find out what happens next in Arlene Lagos’s Beyond Earth Series”

“I could not put the book down, it was thrilling, exciting, very easy to read. Highly recommend the purchase of this book”

“Beyond Earth is engaging from the first page, then hard to put down! The storyline is clear and most creative; characters come off as real and appealing right away. The way issues of relationships and sex are woven into the story is particularly good…like seeing them through the eyes and feelings of the characters, and presented in a mature and thoughtful way. This book is entirely appropriate for for the young adult market, and should have a special appeal to girls of mid-teen age.”

“I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book! As the first book of what appears will be many in this series, it immediately grabs your attention and keeps it. Good balance of a fast pace and an in-dept plot. Fantastic that the Author used real town names for the story line. Can’t wait for the next one”

“Within the first 10 minutes of this book I was sucked in. The characters yearn to tell their story and with every turn of the page the story does not disappoint. I am looking forward to the next book and continuing on this adventure!”

“Age appropriate page turner. Pulls you through every corner. Left me wanting for more……What happens next? Arlene Lagos (author) knows her audience well. We need more female adventure characters like this one!!! Do we get the next book soon??!!?”

“Wow, this was truly one amazing book by Arlene lagos! She is one fantastic writer. I was hooked from the beginning to the end! I loved the overall story and the characters where so real and I loved the dialogue! As I said as a reader I was hooked as a writer I was amazed. Amazing!”

“Gripping from start to finish and left me simply wanting more. A page-turning plot that is a perfect summer read! Strong main character and setting descriptions that make you feel like part of the action. A real hybrid as far as genre goes, there is something for everyone in this book.”

“Adventure, imagination, and smart are all words I would use to describe this book. Arlene Lagos has created new worlds to explore and a strong female lead to explore with. I would recommend this book.”

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Published on August 27, 2013 09:49

Turned to Stone

I wasn’t always this way. Before the attacks, I was very out-going. Social events littered my calendar. There wasn’t a person in town that didn’t know me. My life was perfect, and then one day, it wasn’t. The first attack happened on a Saturday in early December. Not wanting to miss my bus to NYC, I stepped on the gas and sped up towards the station. The sky was grey and I remember feeling it weigh on me.

As I pulled into the parking lot, I felt dizzy; and then a rush of heat flowed through me. My chest began to rise and fall as I struggled to catch my breath. Managing to get a ticket and board the bus, I found a seat towards the middle and sat there, leaning my head against the window and closing my eyes. Perhaps I was just tired, I thought, as the bus pulled out of the station.

The feeling of the bus vibrating on my back caused my breath to quicken again. Heat rushed throughout my body again as beads of sweat formed around my face. Out of nowhere, utter darkness came over me, as if I was going to die at any second. The eerie feeling that something horrible was about to happen caused me to jump from my seat at the next stop and depart the bus.

I ran to the nearest police officer and told them something was wrong, that I was having a heart attack or something. They immediately called an ambulance and brought me to the hospital. They ran test after test to see if I was having heart problems, had a brain tumor, or was pregnant. After the tests were done, the doctor came in and sat down beside my bed. Tears rolled down my face as I anticipated the worst.

“You have what’s called Panic Disorder,” He said.

Rolling onto my side I clutched the pillow and buried my face in it. Four years as a Psychology major and I didn’t even recognize it.

It’s been a few years now and every day the depression gets worse. I’m paralyzed from living my life the way it’s meant to be lived because of fear. It feels as if I’ve been turned to stone, unable to move or enjoy anything. The attacks were so bad that I had become Agoraphobic.

Pulling the window shade up, I glance out the window at the hot sun beating down on the burnt grass. It had been a nasty summer from what I heard, and I’d spent most of it inside. From the looks of my neighbors flower garden, everything that was growing there, long since died of thirst. Except for maybe that very beautiful patch of violets. Violets have always been my favorite flower. They remind me of my aunt who passed away about a month before the attacks came. She always smelled like violets. Running to the closet I grab my binoculars and press them to my face to get a better look. They were exquisite. How I longed to smell them again. To be reminded of my aunt whom I missed so much. If only I could make it outside for just a moment, maybe I could pick one and bring it inside. Shaking my head, I pulled the shade back down knowing it would never happen.

Walking aimlessly around the house I find myself getting on my shoes and heading for the door. What am I doing? I couldn’t stop. The desire to see the violets up close, to hold them, to smell them was so strong that before I knew it I was standing right over them. Kneeling down, I pressed my nose against them inhaling their sweet intoxicating smell. Tears rolled down my cheeks as I cried over my aunt’s death. For hours I sat there. The sun began to set and as I looked up at the pink sky, something inside of me felt calm like everything was going to be okay. Looking back at the door to my house I frowned; I don’t want to go back in. Turning my head down the driveway I felt the road calling my name. Slowly I stood up, picking a violet and placing it behind my ear. The warm summer air blanketed me as I began walking down the driveway and onto the sidewalk, destination unknown. Perhaps wherever I am headed to, I will find myself again at the end of the road.

Writers’ Challenge: August Violets

1. A violet or something purple

2. A terrible antagonist

3. Something living turns to stone, ash or dust

Theme: A sweet life vs. A terrible life

Discovery: Soothing Panic

Words: 750 or less

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Published on August 22, 2013 13:11

Giant Tales From The Misty Swamp

Four more of my short stories have been published in this incredible anthology and are now available for purchase on Amazon, check it out!

Now available for purchase on Amazon.com for $2.99

These stories are full of suspense, of course, because visibility has become limited and danger could be several feet ahead. Adventure is found in a mysterious thick wooded swamp, a dark wet place where amphibians are about to jump off the page. Experience all new marshy carnivals. Hidden in this book is a collection of knowledge dripping with certain disguises and secrets in life—secrets that are revealed. Take a look at how climate change can affect people in ways you’ve never seen before. Feel the clock ticking when characters set out to find others in the slimy grimy Misty Swamp.

Come see how twenty authors did a remarkable job using the themes of corruption, a race against time, disguises, and a search for something lost. In this collection of short stories, you will find four chapters full of fun thrilling tales that bring forth all new entertainment.

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Published on August 21, 2013 07:27

Guest Post with Author Arlene Lagos

Reblogged from ssteinwriting:

Today I am so happy to have author Arlene Lagos.

Thanks so much for being here Arlene

Can you tell us about yourself?

I’ve written poetry, stage plays, screenplays and short stories for over 20 years. The first thing I ever published was when I was a senior in high school, it was a poem called, “Revolution” that made it into the National Library of Poetry’s anthology, “River of Dreams”.

Beyond Earth Book Tour!

August 12th – Nely @ She Writes Again (Book Review)

August 13th – Maria @ Queen of All She Reads (Spotlight)

August 13th – Rania @ Urania’s Distractions (Guest Post)

August 14th – Flora @ From the Bootheel Cotton Patch (Spotlight)

August 14th – Amber @ The Wonderings of One Person (Interview)

August 15th – Bianca @ Bianca2b (Interview)

August 16th – Pauline @ The Readers Realm (Spotlight)

August 16th – Jaidis @ Juniper Grove (Interview)

August 19th – Ladies @ One More Chapter (Book Review)

August 20th – Kristina @ Kristina’s Books & More (Interview)

August 21st – Ladies @ The Violet Hour Book Reviews (Spotlight)

August 21st – Laurie @ Laurie’s Non-Paranormal Thoughts and Reviews (Interview)

August 22nd – Christina @ Intoxicated By Books (Spotlight)

August 23rd – E.M. @ The Reader’s Hollow (Spotlight)

August 23rd – Autumn @ Fallen Over Book Reviews (Spotlight)

Click here for more information on the tour as well as contests to win prizes!

http://junipergrovebooksolutions.com/beyond-earth-by-arlene-lagos

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Published on August 09, 2013 08:58

Creatura by Nely Cab

I would like to give a shout out to a dear friend and fellow author

Nely Cab who is releasing her book, “Creatura” today! Check it out!

Now Available on Amazon

Now Available on iBooks (iTunes)!

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Published on August 06, 2013 04:30

Photos from Boston Comic Con 2013

Check out these photos from Boston Comic Con 2013! Also, if you are an artist, don’t forget the contest that’s still going on until September 2nd. See details below:

“Beyond Earth Costume Design Contest”

Launching at Boston ComicCon

$500 cash prize to winner!

Calling all artists, designers and masters of digital manipulation! Arlene Lagos, Author of The Beyond Earth Series, is holding a “Beyond Earth Costume Design Contest” launching August 3rd at Boston ComicCon. This is an international contest and anyone can enter!

“I want to see what people think a modern day heroine looks like, by challenging today’s top artists to draw their ideas and then ask my fans to choose the best one to represent my story. Today’s generation of girls are lost on the concept of the female heroine/warrior. They don’t have a Wonder Woman, Buffy or Xena to look up to. I’m hoping to change that.”- Arlene Lagos

Here are the rules:

Design a costume for the main character Adaminia, based on what’s reflected in the story.
Send a picture of your design via email to beyondearthseries@gmail.com by no later than Monday, September 2nd at Midnight EST. Put “Costume Entry” in the subject line.
Starting on September 3rd, all designs will be posted on the Beyond Earth Series website at http://www.beyondearthseries.com and voting will begin.
The winner with the most votes by October 4th will be announced and awarded the grand prize of $500 as well as have their design featured in future promotions!

Do you have what it takes?

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Published on August 04, 2013 22:21

Beyond Earth Costume Design Contest: $500 cash prize

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“Beyond Earth Costume Design Contest”

Launching at Boston ComicCon

$500 cash prize to winner!

Calling all artists, designers and masters of digital manipulation! Arlene Lagos, Author of The Beyond Earth Series, is holding the first “Beyond Earth Costume Design Contest” launching August 3rd at Boston ComicCon. This is an international contest and anyone can enter!

“I want to see what people think a modern day heroine looks like, by challenging today’s top artists to draw their ideas and then ask my fans to choose the best one to represent my story.