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November 21, 2012
Todays News
Although writing is my first love, and connecting with fans and friends, a new engagement and jobs has slowed me some in reading, writing as well as connecting on the social level. I do however plan to make some of the chapters of Chronicles of Silvercrest available to my blog for friends to read. I believe it is important for fans to have some access to my work. Further I will personally give away through email 10 copies of my book to the first 10 people who are willing to review my work.
November 18, 2012
BOB'S INTERVIEW WITH JOEY PINKNEY
5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Bob Cravener, author of Chronicles of Silvercrest
by JOEY PINKNEY on JANUARY 12, 2012
JoeyPinkney.com Exclusive Interview
5 Minutes, 5 Questions With…
Bob Cravener, author of Chronicles of Silvercrest
(Self-Published)
A traveler enters the Broken Keg Tavern with a story of strange disappearances. He claims that some of the villagers have just vanished. When he and some of his friends went to see what was happening, what they discovered was horrendous!
The traveler delivers the details to Eldridge Kragen, who thinks it sounds like King Dench might have found a way to return for the dead! The real problem is that King Dench who was by far the most evil of all of the kings was murdered 750 years ago.
After listening to the strangers tale, Eldridge calls for a mandatory meeting of the High Counsel. For memories sake, Eldridge recounts the History of Silvercrest. Giving a detailed account, Eldridge asks for volunteers to go investigate this matter before he can form a viable plan of action on how to deal with the situation.
Six willing volunteers become the chosen ones. What they run into on their adventure will shock you beyond belief! They will be tested beyond their limits. Around every turn, eminent death looms. They will face many battles, both physically and mentally. Their survival depends on how they function as a team. From this a forgotten Hero will emerge!
Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write Chronicles of Silvercrest?
Bob Cravener: My inspiration comes from the streets that I used to roam. By that I mean, I took my skills as a Dungeon Master and my life’s trials and tribulations, put them both together and formed a story in the fantasy realm. I had a story to tell, but who would listen unless I made it more interesting. So, in short, my inspiration comes from life itself!
JP: What sets Chronicles of Silvercrest apart from other books in the same genre?
BC: What sets my story apart from all others is that it contains real situations from life in the form of a fantasy tale.While you sit and read my book, you have the ability to learn life’s lessons from it. My book is part educational and part fantasy.
The charictures become real in your mind. The action seems real, and you start to live through these charictures. The action at times gets so intense and graphic at times that you can’t help but to connect with the charictures. My book gets you so involved that you will actually become one of the charictures yourself and become part of the story. That is what makes my book so unique!
JP: As an author, what are the keys to your success that led to Chronicles of Silvercrest getting out to the public?
BC: First and foremost my fans are the keys to my success! When they read my book, they then tell others about what they have read! My fans, as with any other author, are the most important people in the world. I can spend endless dollars on marketing and advertizing. But without my fans, I DO NOT SUCCEED!
Also fan interaction: when I meet a fan while out in public I do not treat them as a stranger, I treat them as family! Because they are my family. Also, I have listed my contact information in my book, so that my fans can contact me for comments, suggestions, or just to say Hi.
I keep myself available to my fans always. In the long run, they are the ones that make or break an author. More authors should keep this in mind! I LOVE ALL OF MY FANS!
JP: As an author, what is your writing process? How long did it take you to start and finish Chronicles of Silvercrest?
BC: It took me two years to come up with the first installment of Chronicles of Silvercrest. I had to get my ideas on paper then rewrite it about seventeen times until I became satisfied with what I had.
Then I had to send it to my editor for final copy. I would like to add that the process actually took 43 years, because as I said I used my life story to come up with the idea of the book. Without my life story as the root of the book, the book does not happen for me.
JP: What’s next for Bob Cravener?
BC: Next for me would be Chronicles of Silvercrest- Quest for the Heart of the Mountain. This is part two of the trilogy. Although, if my fans would like me to carry the story beyond three books I will consider doing so. I will make that decision when the time comes. I do have other ideas for other books in mind, but we will see what my fans would like me to do.
http://facebook.com/bob.cravener
http://twitter.com/indian1123
I would like to thank my God for the talent that He has bestowed upon me to accomplish my book. I would like to thank all of my fans for their loyalty and support. Without them, I could not have done this work.
Also, I would like to recognize those family and friends who have sacrificed so much and put up with me as I followed my dream of being a writer. To my fans, get a dream and follow it no matter what the cost. Dreams really do come true! I Love You All with All of My Heart!
P.S. To join the JoeyPinkney.com Newsletter, click here.
You can click on each banner as it scrolls by to learn more about each sponsor!
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by JOEY PINKNEY on JANUARY 12, 2012
JoeyPinkney.com Exclusive Interview
5 Minutes, 5 Questions With…
Bob Cravener, author of Chronicles of Silvercrest
(Self-Published)
A traveler enters the Broken Keg Tavern with a story of strange disappearances. He claims that some of the villagers have just vanished. When he and some of his friends went to see what was happening, what they discovered was horrendous!
The traveler delivers the details to Eldridge Kragen, who thinks it sounds like King Dench might have found a way to return for the dead! The real problem is that King Dench who was by far the most evil of all of the kings was murdered 750 years ago.
After listening to the strangers tale, Eldridge calls for a mandatory meeting of the High Counsel. For memories sake, Eldridge recounts the History of Silvercrest. Giving a detailed account, Eldridge asks for volunteers to go investigate this matter before he can form a viable plan of action on how to deal with the situation.
Six willing volunteers become the chosen ones. What they run into on their adventure will shock you beyond belief! They will be tested beyond their limits. Around every turn, eminent death looms. They will face many battles, both physically and mentally. Their survival depends on how they function as a team. From this a forgotten Hero will emerge!
Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write Chronicles of Silvercrest?
Bob Cravener: My inspiration comes from the streets that I used to roam. By that I mean, I took my skills as a Dungeon Master and my life’s trials and tribulations, put them both together and formed a story in the fantasy realm. I had a story to tell, but who would listen unless I made it more interesting. So, in short, my inspiration comes from life itself!
JP: What sets Chronicles of Silvercrest apart from other books in the same genre?
BC: What sets my story apart from all others is that it contains real situations from life in the form of a fantasy tale.While you sit and read my book, you have the ability to learn life’s lessons from it. My book is part educational and part fantasy.
The charictures become real in your mind. The action seems real, and you start to live through these charictures. The action at times gets so intense and graphic at times that you can’t help but to connect with the charictures. My book gets you so involved that you will actually become one of the charictures yourself and become part of the story. That is what makes my book so unique!
JP: As an author, what are the keys to your success that led to Chronicles of Silvercrest getting out to the public?
BC: First and foremost my fans are the keys to my success! When they read my book, they then tell others about what they have read! My fans, as with any other author, are the most important people in the world. I can spend endless dollars on marketing and advertizing. But without my fans, I DO NOT SUCCEED!
Also fan interaction: when I meet a fan while out in public I do not treat them as a stranger, I treat them as family! Because they are my family. Also, I have listed my contact information in my book, so that my fans can contact me for comments, suggestions, or just to say Hi.
I keep myself available to my fans always. In the long run, they are the ones that make or break an author. More authors should keep this in mind! I LOVE ALL OF MY FANS!
JP: As an author, what is your writing process? How long did it take you to start and finish Chronicles of Silvercrest?
BC: It took me two years to come up with the first installment of Chronicles of Silvercrest. I had to get my ideas on paper then rewrite it about seventeen times until I became satisfied with what I had.
Then I had to send it to my editor for final copy. I would like to add that the process actually took 43 years, because as I said I used my life story to come up with the idea of the book. Without my life story as the root of the book, the book does not happen for me.
JP: What’s next for Bob Cravener?
BC: Next for me would be Chronicles of Silvercrest- Quest for the Heart of the Mountain. This is part two of the trilogy. Although, if my fans would like me to carry the story beyond three books I will consider doing so. I will make that decision when the time comes. I do have other ideas for other books in mind, but we will see what my fans would like me to do.
http://facebook.com/bob.cravener
http://twitter.com/indian1123
I would like to thank my God for the talent that He has bestowed upon me to accomplish my book. I would like to thank all of my fans for their loyalty and support. Without them, I could not have done this work.
Also, I would like to recognize those family and friends who have sacrificed so much and put up with me as I followed my dream of being a writer. To my fans, get a dream and follow it no matter what the cost. Dreams really do come true! I Love You All with All of My Heart!
P.S. To join the JoeyPinkney.com Newsletter, click here.
You can click on each banner as it scrolls by to learn more about each sponsor!
You need to advertise with JoeyPinkney.com! (Click here for more information.)
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Official Review: Chronicles of Silvercrest by Bob Cravener
Official Review: Chronicles of Silvercrest by Bob Cravener
Post Number:#1 by Trilna » 18 Sep 2012, 17:26
[Following is the official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Chronicles of Silvercrest" by Bob Cravener.]
Chronicles of Silvercrest sets you amidst a world of much familiarity nowadays. A mystical land filled with elves, dwarfs, magic, and sword fights. One can immediately tell what the author had intended you to feel, and as thus does a fair job of realizing it. There are many gruesomely vivid scenes throughout this tale that if one's imagination is too big; could very well leave your stomach wrenching.
The story follows a great many characters with no individual set as the "star". The anonymity of one such character known as, "The Traveler", allows the reader to place themselves into the story as it builds. I feel as though this was the author's intention; given the story reads almost as a role play in Dungeons & Dragons would in my younger days. In the small town of Weeping Pines, everything remained peaceful. That is until, a stranger to the village arrives one day telling tales of the undead King Dench retaking his castle.
While the author does seem to specialize in gritty and often gruesome details. I feel one of the points which subtracts from this book is the prattling on and on he sometimes finds himself in. Whether its a characters current thoughts, lost memories, or even just idle conversation. There are points in which the author seem to be forcing himself to try to pull you in, which for me had the opposite affect. Many times as this unneeded dialogue went on I found myself longing to hear of the other characters not involved in the current chapter. Another problem I had with the story, was while there are quite a few main characters; many of the characters' stories are developed to a different degree. Some to the point of not being developed at all with no idea of their past or present.
Do not get me wrong, there are many upsides to the book as well. The plot although "standard" of a group of people banding together to face an ancient evil. Is extraordinarily executed, with constant minor change here and there that makes you stop and think back to past chapters to understand the deep connections. Though at times the direction the story leads is fairly obvious, most time you do not know what to expect.
From vivid images of rape and torture to the blooming first love of a man on a mission. Chronicles of Silvercrest takes you on the start of a wondrous journey from the Jar Mountains all the way to Weeping Pines Village. With just the right mix of elves, zombies, and dragons; one will be enthralled in this story. What awaits The Traveler, and the other would be "heroes" on this quest is yet to be determined, but at the very least it is sure to pull you in. Overall I'd give this book 2 stars out of 4. I'd have said 3, but with a few misplaced words and spelling errors there were times it just ruined the atmosphere. Though I'd still recommend this book for any fantasy adventure fan.
***
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Post Number:#1 by Trilna » 18 Sep 2012, 17:26
[Following is the official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Chronicles of Silvercrest" by Bob Cravener.]
Chronicles of Silvercrest sets you amidst a world of much familiarity nowadays. A mystical land filled with elves, dwarfs, magic, and sword fights. One can immediately tell what the author had intended you to feel, and as thus does a fair job of realizing it. There are many gruesomely vivid scenes throughout this tale that if one's imagination is too big; could very well leave your stomach wrenching.
The story follows a great many characters with no individual set as the "star". The anonymity of one such character known as, "The Traveler", allows the reader to place themselves into the story as it builds. I feel as though this was the author's intention; given the story reads almost as a role play in Dungeons & Dragons would in my younger days. In the small town of Weeping Pines, everything remained peaceful. That is until, a stranger to the village arrives one day telling tales of the undead King Dench retaking his castle.
While the author does seem to specialize in gritty and often gruesome details. I feel one of the points which subtracts from this book is the prattling on and on he sometimes finds himself in. Whether its a characters current thoughts, lost memories, or even just idle conversation. There are points in which the author seem to be forcing himself to try to pull you in, which for me had the opposite affect. Many times as this unneeded dialogue went on I found myself longing to hear of the other characters not involved in the current chapter. Another problem I had with the story, was while there are quite a few main characters; many of the characters' stories are developed to a different degree. Some to the point of not being developed at all with no idea of their past or present.
Do not get me wrong, there are many upsides to the book as well. The plot although "standard" of a group of people banding together to face an ancient evil. Is extraordinarily executed, with constant minor change here and there that makes you stop and think back to past chapters to understand the deep connections. Though at times the direction the story leads is fairly obvious, most time you do not know what to expect.
From vivid images of rape and torture to the blooming first love of a man on a mission. Chronicles of Silvercrest takes you on the start of a wondrous journey from the Jar Mountains all the way to Weeping Pines Village. With just the right mix of elves, zombies, and dragons; one will be enthralled in this story. What awaits The Traveler, and the other would be "heroes" on this quest is yet to be determined, but at the very least it is sure to pull you in. Overall I'd give this book 2 stars out of 4. I'd have said 3, but with a few misplaced words and spelling errors there were times it just ruined the atmosphere. Though I'd still recommend this book for any fantasy adventure fan.
***
Buy "Chronicles of Silvercrest" on Amazon
Buy "Chronicles of Silvercrest" on Barnes and Noble
Trilna
Posts: 6
Joined: 25 Aug 2012, 13:06
CHRONICLES OF SILVERCREST
I'm really haveing fun with marketing Chronicles of Silvercrest. Have gotten some good reviews from the people that have purchased it from me. My biggest struggle though is getting them to post on line where it counts.
However, I am currently working on getting the second book in the series ready. It is called Quest for the Heart of the Mountain. It has been written and is now in the hands of my new editor. On October 31st it was entered into the DANA AWARDS. I look for it to be ready to be shopped to agents in about two weeks.
However, I am currently working on getting the second book in the series ready. It is called Quest for the Heart of the Mountain. It has been written and is now in the hands of my new editor. On October 31st it was entered into the DANA AWARDS. I look for it to be ready to be shopped to agents in about two weeks.
