Chris Allen's Blog - Posts Tagged "action-adventure"
Legends in my making
Sitting here today, putting the very final touches on Hunter, the second in the Alex Morgan Intrepid series, I realised these two action thriller novels would not have been half as good if I weren't perched on the shoulders of some very legendary blokes and ladies.
It's important then that I digress from my usual writing of Serbian war criminals being brought to justice, rogue intelligence officers getting their just desserts, criminal gun-runners caught at the last minute, all by the hardy Alex Morgan and his band of merry Intrepid agents, to recognise some of those working behind-the-scenes to get me to the top of the suspense thriller best-seller lists and beyond.
THE DEFENCE MAFIA
We were a tight-knit bunch then, and thanks to social networking sites like Facebook and LinkedIn, we're a tight crew once again. Great mates like Jimmy Mather, the funny-as-ever Al Armstrong, Vietnam veteran, mentor and retired RSM Bob Davies - a key ingredient in the make up of Intrepid chief General Davenport - and that's just a few of the New Zealand crew! The support I get from this bunch is limitless. They are still soldiers at heart and loyal to the core.
There's one fellow in particular, who has shown extraordinary generosity of spirit since we have recently reconnected, a bloke who served in the Paratroopers with me in the 90's who I consistently said was far too smart for his own good. Bradley Trevor Greive, since leaving the Australian Army, has been a creative force majeure and New York Times Best-Selling author with his series of Blue Day Books (see his latest, Cursings and Blessings) as well as an empassioned animal conservationist and philanthropist. He's shown great kindness to me with his time, contacts, words and experience and I couldn't be more appreciative. Thanks BTG.
THE SUPPORT CREW
A motley but talented bunch consisting of my literary agent, publisher, photographers, designer, my attorney - all helping to guide my vision for the Intrepid series into a reality. You know who you are.
THE INSPIRATION
I'm talking about blokes like Dave, pictured here with my son 'Captain' Morgan, who has done a lot of particularly exciting stuff in his military and police career that I feed into characters like Dave Sutherland, Mike Fredericks and The Key. I remember finishing the first draft of Hunter, back in June, and being lucky enough to be able to summons experts in the latest combat and airborne insertion techniques to give my final scenes that extra punch. It's great to have close mates such as these guys on speed dial, and it goes without saying that I'd do anything for them.
THE READERS
There's not much point in writing stories if others can't enjoy them. Even with all the change in the publishing industry we see the appetite for stories and storytelling grow even more voracious as our reading habits diversify. That says to me we're going to be ok, whether we read eBooks, peruse in a bookstore, or whatever the future holds. To those who are reading about Intrepid, tweeting about it, reviewing it on Amazon and Goodreads and iBooks, talking about it on Facebook and mentioning it to their mates - keep reading, keep talking!
And remember: To the brave belong all things.
Chris
It's important then that I digress from my usual writing of Serbian war criminals being brought to justice, rogue intelligence officers getting their just desserts, criminal gun-runners caught at the last minute, all by the hardy Alex Morgan and his band of merry Intrepid agents, to recognise some of those working behind-the-scenes to get me to the top of the suspense thriller best-seller lists and beyond.
THE DEFENCE MAFIA
We were a tight-knit bunch then, and thanks to social networking sites like Facebook and LinkedIn, we're a tight crew once again. Great mates like Jimmy Mather, the funny-as-ever Al Armstrong, Vietnam veteran, mentor and retired RSM Bob Davies - a key ingredient in the make up of Intrepid chief General Davenport - and that's just a few of the New Zealand crew! The support I get from this bunch is limitless. They are still soldiers at heart and loyal to the core.
There's one fellow in particular, who has shown extraordinary generosity of spirit since we have recently reconnected, a bloke who served in the Paratroopers with me in the 90's who I consistently said was far too smart for his own good. Bradley Trevor Greive, since leaving the Australian Army, has been a creative force majeure and New York Times Best-Selling author with his series of Blue Day Books (see his latest, Cursings and Blessings) as well as an empassioned animal conservationist and philanthropist. He's shown great kindness to me with his time, contacts, words and experience and I couldn't be more appreciative. Thanks BTG.
THE SUPPORT CREW
A motley but talented bunch consisting of my literary agent, publisher, photographers, designer, my attorney - all helping to guide my vision for the Intrepid series into a reality. You know who you are.
THE INSPIRATION
I'm talking about blokes like Dave, pictured here with my son 'Captain' Morgan, who has done a lot of particularly exciting stuff in his military and police career that I feed into characters like Dave Sutherland, Mike Fredericks and The Key. I remember finishing the first draft of Hunter, back in June, and being lucky enough to be able to summons experts in the latest combat and airborne insertion techniques to give my final scenes that extra punch. It's great to have close mates such as these guys on speed dial, and it goes without saying that I'd do anything for them.
THE READERS
There's not much point in writing stories if others can't enjoy them. Even with all the change in the publishing industry we see the appetite for stories and storytelling grow even more voracious as our reading habits diversify. That says to me we're going to be ok, whether we read eBooks, peruse in a bookstore, or whatever the future holds. To those who are reading about Intrepid, tweeting about it, reviewing it on Amazon and Goodreads and iBooks, talking about it on Facebook and mentioning it to their mates - keep reading, keep talking!
And remember: To the brave belong all things.
Chris
HUNT FOR THE NEXT BIG THRILLER
ANNOUNCING BOOK HUNT WINNERS
Last week a fantastic time was had playing a Book Hunt to mark the impending launch of my next Alex Morgan action thriller, Hunter: Intrepid 2.
Hunters solved five clues in as many days, including making a wish list for Santa from the That Book You Like store; checking out a pic of me alongside my ex-airborne alumni Bradley Trevor Greive; scouring digital publishing guru-swami Momentum Books' website for the scoop on Hunter's heroine; and honing mathematical skills watching fellow Aussie thriller writer Luke Preston's foreboding book trailer for Dark City Blue.
Scores of responses came through, and you solved the clues with aplomb. A handful of you wrote in every single day which increased your chances of winning significantly.
The winners were drawn this morning by my very own Intrepid agent, the almost-three-year-old Morgan. All the entries were placed in a pith helmut I picked up in Kenya more than a decade ago, and Morgan drew them out from that - even wearing the hat afterwards.
Our thanks to everyone for playing in the Book Hunt with such vim and vigour. Without much further ado, here are the winners of the five prize packs:
1. Patricia Featherstone
2. Rob Borg
3. Gloria Bale
4. Jason Woollett
5. Michael
Winners will receive signed copies of Defender and Hunter as well as an extra reading gem each from our friends at Momentum / Pan Macmillan (thanks guys!) and a bookmark from That Book You Like (because there's nothing as annoying as losing your place in a good book).
We will get in touch and post these packs out as soon as the print copies of Hunter arrive - which will be before Christmas. My apologies we can't send it sooner, but you simply can't rush a printer on a quality job like this ... ;)
This brings me nicely to the next item - the Defender / Hunter book drinks at the Commodore Hotel, North Sydney, on 8 December from midday - 5pm. There's been a slight change of plan. We'd love to see you all for a beer, and while we'll have the new 'Defenders' to hand, there may not be any 'Hunters' there, so instead we'll take orders on the day and deliver them by Christmas. If you can't make it along, we'll start taking orders soon - the signed and beautifully wrapped Defender / Hunter combo would make a great present, if you don't mind my saying!
So congrats to our winners and here's to all you dedicated Hunters - and to the countdown to Hunter launching on 1 Defender, I mean, December.
I'll be in touch soon with new ways to get a bit of Intrepid in your life - 12 ways in 12 days, in fact. That's all I can say for now or I'll get in some serious trouble.
Chris
ps. I'm looking forward to finally seeing Skyfall this week - and reviewing it on the Momentum blog soon thereafter at momentumbooks.com.au.
Last week a fantastic time was had playing a Book Hunt to mark the impending launch of my next Alex Morgan action thriller, Hunter: Intrepid 2.
Hunters solved five clues in as many days, including making a wish list for Santa from the That Book You Like store; checking out a pic of me alongside my ex-airborne alumni Bradley Trevor Greive; scouring digital publishing guru-swami Momentum Books' website for the scoop on Hunter's heroine; and honing mathematical skills watching fellow Aussie thriller writer Luke Preston's foreboding book trailer for Dark City Blue.
Scores of responses came through, and you solved the clues with aplomb. A handful of you wrote in every single day which increased your chances of winning significantly.
The winners were drawn this morning by my very own Intrepid agent, the almost-three-year-old Morgan. All the entries were placed in a pith helmut I picked up in Kenya more than a decade ago, and Morgan drew them out from that - even wearing the hat afterwards.
Our thanks to everyone for playing in the Book Hunt with such vim and vigour. Without much further ado, here are the winners of the five prize packs:
1. Patricia Featherstone
2. Rob Borg
3. Gloria Bale
4. Jason Woollett
5. Michael
Winners will receive signed copies of Defender and Hunter as well as an extra reading gem each from our friends at Momentum / Pan Macmillan (thanks guys!) and a bookmark from That Book You Like (because there's nothing as annoying as losing your place in a good book).
We will get in touch and post these packs out as soon as the print copies of Hunter arrive - which will be before Christmas. My apologies we can't send it sooner, but you simply can't rush a printer on a quality job like this ... ;)
This brings me nicely to the next item - the Defender / Hunter book drinks at the Commodore Hotel, North Sydney, on 8 December from midday - 5pm. There's been a slight change of plan. We'd love to see you all for a beer, and while we'll have the new 'Defenders' to hand, there may not be any 'Hunters' there, so instead we'll take orders on the day and deliver them by Christmas. If you can't make it along, we'll start taking orders soon - the signed and beautifully wrapped Defender / Hunter combo would make a great present, if you don't mind my saying!
So congrats to our winners and here's to all you dedicated Hunters - and to the countdown to Hunter launching on 1 Defender, I mean, December.
I'll be in touch soon with new ways to get a bit of Intrepid in your life - 12 ways in 12 days, in fact. That's all I can say for now or I'll get in some serious trouble.
Chris
ps. I'm looking forward to finally seeing Skyfall this week - and reviewing it on the Momentum blog soon thereafter at momentumbooks.com.au.
TWELVE DAYS OF HUNTER
Today, Hunter: Intrepid 2 has been released into the big, bad world, and I'm happy to report that it debuted at #5 on the iBookstore Bestsellers List under Crimes & Thrillers.
As promised, to celebrate the launch of my latest Alex Morgan adventure, we're kicking off an exciting new range of Intrepid gear.
TWELVE DAYS OF HUNTER
Now, I'm sure you all know the famous 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' carol, about a series of gifts given from Christmas Day onward. Well, in that spirit, the team at Intrepid HQ have come up with twelve new designs based on my Intrepid action thriller novels. Aimed at having some fun and being quality, useful products, each design comes in a range of gift ideas for the Intrepid agent close to your heart.
We'll be unveiling a new design and talking about each one every day through to December 12.... starting right now! So, here we go...
DESIGN #1: THERE'S A NEW AGENT IN TOWN
This is just a bit of fun. I was interviewed for a newspaper article a few years back and when the story ran it began with the line 'There's a new Sheriff in town'. Now, with that in mind, along with the release of the latest Bond movie - and my very high expectations for Intrepid's star agent Alex Morgan - it seemed a fitting design to kick things off with.
The team at Intrepid HQ have created an entire IntrepidAllen range that will be available exclusively from Zazzle online. It's our intention to support a number of charities as we move forward and we'll start off by donating 10% of IntrepidAllen profits from every item sold from the Zazzle online range to the British Parachute Regiment Charity.
Feel free to check out some Christmas gift ideas, including tees, travel mugs, notebooks and even a whiteboard. If there's something you'd like but cant see, like a cover for your brand of mobile phone, please email your request through.
Check out the full range of Christmas gift ideas here.
http://www.zazzle.com.au/intrepidalle...
I hope you like the first offering in the Twelve Days of Hunter.
Please keep sending me your feedback as you read the book - I love receiving it!
Until next time,
Chris
PS If you want to help get my books out to an appreciative audience, here's one way you can play an important part. We'll give you twelve different ways to help, one each day.
Starting with this...
Spreading the Word Tip #1
Download Defender free for your Apple device while it is Book of the Week on iTunes - then sit back, read and enjoy!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/hunt...
As promised, to celebrate the launch of my latest Alex Morgan adventure, we're kicking off an exciting new range of Intrepid gear.
TWELVE DAYS OF HUNTER
Now, I'm sure you all know the famous 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' carol, about a series of gifts given from Christmas Day onward. Well, in that spirit, the team at Intrepid HQ have come up with twelve new designs based on my Intrepid action thriller novels. Aimed at having some fun and being quality, useful products, each design comes in a range of gift ideas for the Intrepid agent close to your heart.
We'll be unveiling a new design and talking about each one every day through to December 12.... starting right now! So, here we go...
DESIGN #1: THERE'S A NEW AGENT IN TOWN
This is just a bit of fun. I was interviewed for a newspaper article a few years back and when the story ran it began with the line 'There's a new Sheriff in town'. Now, with that in mind, along with the release of the latest Bond movie - and my very high expectations for Intrepid's star agent Alex Morgan - it seemed a fitting design to kick things off with.
The team at Intrepid HQ have created an entire IntrepidAllen range that will be available exclusively from Zazzle online. It's our intention to support a number of charities as we move forward and we'll start off by donating 10% of IntrepidAllen profits from every item sold from the Zazzle online range to the British Parachute Regiment Charity.
Feel free to check out some Christmas gift ideas, including tees, travel mugs, notebooks and even a whiteboard. If there's something you'd like but cant see, like a cover for your brand of mobile phone, please email your request through.
Check out the full range of Christmas gift ideas here.
http://www.zazzle.com.au/intrepidalle...
I hope you like the first offering in the Twelve Days of Hunter.
Please keep sending me your feedback as you read the book - I love receiving it!
Until next time,
Chris
PS If you want to help get my books out to an appreciative audience, here's one way you can play an important part. We'll give you twelve different ways to help, one each day.
Starting with this...
Spreading the Word Tip #1
Download Defender free for your Apple device while it is Book of the Week on iTunes - then sit back, read and enjoy!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/hunt...
DEAR SANTA I NEED SOME ACTION
DAY FOUR: TWELVE DAYS OF HUNTER
On the fourth day of Hunter, a secret agent said to... well, you'll get the idea:
DEAR SANTA,
I NEED SOME ACTION. SEND ALEX MORGAN.
XX
One for the ladies? Enough said.
You can view a full range of "Dear Santa" Intrepid gear on Zazzle here.
http://www.intrepidallen.com/blog/201...
Remember, it's all just a bit of fun. Enjoy!
Cheers, Chris
PS If you want to help get my action adventure books out to an appreciative audience, here's another way you can play an important part.
Spreading the Word Tip #4
Have a drink with us at the Commodore Hotel this Saturday 8 December from 12 - 5pm. It's my birthday, plus we are giving the books an unofficial launch. You can pick up a signed Defender, order your signed Hunter (we'll deliver this for Sydney-ites in time for Christmas) or just order a beer. Hope to see you there.
ABOUT THE TWELVE DAYS OF HUNTER
The team at Intrepid HQ have created an entire IntrepidAllen range that will be available exclusively from Zazzle online, and you can find out more about Zazzle and their print-on-demand methodology here. It's our intention to support a number of charities as we move forward and we'll start off by donating 10% of IntrepidAllen profits from every item sold from the Zazzle online range to the British Parachute Regiment Charity.
On the fourth day of Hunter, a secret agent said to... well, you'll get the idea:
DEAR SANTA,
I NEED SOME ACTION. SEND ALEX MORGAN.
XX
One for the ladies? Enough said.
You can view a full range of "Dear Santa" Intrepid gear on Zazzle here.
http://www.intrepidallen.com/blog/201...
Remember, it's all just a bit of fun. Enjoy!
Cheers, Chris
PS If you want to help get my action adventure books out to an appreciative audience, here's another way you can play an important part.
Spreading the Word Tip #4
Have a drink with us at the Commodore Hotel this Saturday 8 December from 12 - 5pm. It's my birthday, plus we are giving the books an unofficial launch. You can pick up a signed Defender, order your signed Hunter (we'll deliver this for Sydney-ites in time for Christmas) or just order a beer. Hope to see you there.
ABOUT THE TWELVE DAYS OF HUNTER
The team at Intrepid HQ have created an entire IntrepidAllen range that will be available exclusively from Zazzle online, and you can find out more about Zazzle and their print-on-demand methodology here. It's our intention to support a number of charities as we move forward and we'll start off by donating 10% of IntrepidAllen profits from every item sold from the Zazzle online range to the British Parachute Regiment Charity.
SUPER INTREPID STYLE
DAY FIVE: TWELVE DAYS OF HUNTER
On the fifth day of Hunter, a secret agent said to me:
SUPER INTREPID STYLE
How can anyone go past the infectious enthusiasm and energy of PSY's 884+million viewed video on YouTube, Super Gangnam Style? Released in the middle of July this year, it went 'gangnambusters'!
I must admit, it wasn't me, more my other half Sarah who suggested this painfully hip version. I wasn't going to knock it back though, because these Intrepid designs are all about having some fun. And Super Intrepid Style, if it existed, would be a fun move.
As I write this, Hunter: Intrepid 2 is sitting at #2 on the Crimes and Thriller Best-Seller List on iTunes. I'm elated. Let's just say, if it hits #1, I might just film a quick video of some kind of interpretive Super Intrepid Style version of the Gangnam dance!
You can view Super Intrepid Style gear on Zazzle here.
http://www.intrepidallen.com/blog/201...
Remember, it's all just a bit of fun. Enjoy!
Cheers, Chris
PS If you want to help get my action adventure books out to an appreciative audience, here's another way you can play an important part.
Spreading the Word Tip #5
Order an eBook copy of Hunter: Intrepid 1. On iTunes, for your Apple device. Right.... here.
ABOUT THE TWELVE DAYS OF HUNTER
The team at Intrepid HQ have created an entire IntrepidAllen range that will be available exclusively from Zazzle online, and you can find out more about Zazzle and their print-on-demand methodology here. It's our intention to support a number of charities as we move forward and we'll start off by donating 10% of IntrepidAllen profits from every item sold from the Zazzle online range to the British Parachute Regiment Charity.
On the fifth day of Hunter, a secret agent said to me:
SUPER INTREPID STYLE
How can anyone go past the infectious enthusiasm and energy of PSY's 884+million viewed video on YouTube, Super Gangnam Style? Released in the middle of July this year, it went 'gangnambusters'!
I must admit, it wasn't me, more my other half Sarah who suggested this painfully hip version. I wasn't going to knock it back though, because these Intrepid designs are all about having some fun. And Super Intrepid Style, if it existed, would be a fun move.
As I write this, Hunter: Intrepid 2 is sitting at #2 on the Crimes and Thriller Best-Seller List on iTunes. I'm elated. Let's just say, if it hits #1, I might just film a quick video of some kind of interpretive Super Intrepid Style version of the Gangnam dance!
You can view Super Intrepid Style gear on Zazzle here.
http://www.intrepidallen.com/blog/201...
Remember, it's all just a bit of fun. Enjoy!
Cheers, Chris
PS If you want to help get my action adventure books out to an appreciative audience, here's another way you can play an important part.
Spreading the Word Tip #5
Order an eBook copy of Hunter: Intrepid 1. On iTunes, for your Apple device. Right.... here.
ABOUT THE TWELVE DAYS OF HUNTER
The team at Intrepid HQ have created an entire IntrepidAllen range that will be available exclusively from Zazzle online, and you can find out more about Zazzle and their print-on-demand methodology here. It's our intention to support a number of charities as we move forward and we'll start off by donating 10% of IntrepidAllen profits from every item sold from the Zazzle online range to the British Parachute Regiment Charity.
GUNS CHOPPERS ACTION!
DAY SIX: TWELVE DAYS OF HUNTER
On the sixth day of Hunter, a secret agent said to me:
GUNS CHOPPERS ACTION!
Last night, I wrote to you saying that if I made the #1 Crimes and Thrillers Best-Seller list on iTunes I would allow myself to be filmed doing the Super Intrepid Style dance - a jig I have not envisaged, nor do I care to think too deeply about.
And then, as if by some force majeur, Hunter: Intrepid 2 rose majestically to the top spot on the best-seller list, kicking Lee Child's Jack Reacher squarely in the backside on the way.
All great sport, sure, but as the morning dawned so did the realisation: not only do I need to learn how to move like PSU of Gangnam Style infamy, I will also need to master my own interpretation of the moves, quick smart, by Saturday.
It won't be a full set filming me, sure - more like my bubbly wife Sar with some of her bubbly friends, after a few drinks at the Commodore Hotel this Saturday. But it will undoubtedly go live before the weekend is out.
You can view the sixth day of Hunter range of designs here.
http://www.intrepidallen.com/blog/201...
Remember, it's all just a bit of fun. Enjoy!
Cheers, Chris
PS If you want to help get my action adventure books out to an appreciative audience, here's another way you can play an important part.
Spreading the Word Tip #6
Give the gift of Intrepid this Christmas by giving an eCopy version of Defender, Hunter or both to a friend. On Amazon Defender is here, and Hunter... is here.
ABOUT THE TWELVE DAYS OF HUNTER
The team at Intrepid HQ have created an entire IntrepidAllen range that will be available exclusively from Zazzle online, and you can find out more about Zazzle and their print-on-demand methodology here. It's our intention to support a number of charities as we move forward and we'll start off by donating 10% of IntrepidAllen profits from every item sold from the Zazzle online range to the British Parachute Regiment Charity.
On the sixth day of Hunter, a secret agent said to me:
GUNS CHOPPERS ACTION!
Last night, I wrote to you saying that if I made the #1 Crimes and Thrillers Best-Seller list on iTunes I would allow myself to be filmed doing the Super Intrepid Style dance - a jig I have not envisaged, nor do I care to think too deeply about.
And then, as if by some force majeur, Hunter: Intrepid 2 rose majestically to the top spot on the best-seller list, kicking Lee Child's Jack Reacher squarely in the backside on the way.
All great sport, sure, but as the morning dawned so did the realisation: not only do I need to learn how to move like PSU of Gangnam Style infamy, I will also need to master my own interpretation of the moves, quick smart, by Saturday.
It won't be a full set filming me, sure - more like my bubbly wife Sar with some of her bubbly friends, after a few drinks at the Commodore Hotel this Saturday. But it will undoubtedly go live before the weekend is out.
You can view the sixth day of Hunter range of designs here.
http://www.intrepidallen.com/blog/201...
Remember, it's all just a bit of fun. Enjoy!
Cheers, Chris
PS If you want to help get my action adventure books out to an appreciative audience, here's another way you can play an important part.
Spreading the Word Tip #6
Give the gift of Intrepid this Christmas by giving an eCopy version of Defender, Hunter or both to a friend. On Amazon Defender is here, and Hunter... is here.
ABOUT THE TWELVE DAYS OF HUNTER
The team at Intrepid HQ have created an entire IntrepidAllen range that will be available exclusively from Zazzle online, and you can find out more about Zazzle and their print-on-demand methodology here. It's our intention to support a number of charities as we move forward and we'll start off by donating 10% of IntrepidAllen profits from every item sold from the Zazzle online range to the British Parachute Regiment Charity.
GET IN SIT DOWN SHUT UP HANG ON
DAY SEVEN: TWELVE DAYS OF HUNTER
On the seventh day of Hunter, a secret agent said to me: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
What a fantastic birthday present to see that on Amazon, Defender has been made free for a few days, and is rocketing up the charts. At the time of writing it's #1 Kindle Spy Stories, #7 Kindle Action & Adventure and #257 in the overall Kindle free lists, and #28 Top-rated Spy Stories.
But really, this is what a secret agent once said to me:
GET IN SIT DOWN SHUT UP HANG ON
Meanwhile, I'll be enjoying a birthday dinner tonight with someone who is ten feet tall and bulletproof - the guy who inspired 'The Key' in Hunter - and this will be (SPOLER ALERT!) a feature of tomorrow's design. You can read about The Key's character more on www.intrepidallen.com.
You can view the seventh day of Hunter range of designs here.
http://www.intrepidallen.com/blog/201...
Remember, it's all just a bit of fun. Enjoy!
Cheers, Chris
PS If you want to help get my action adventure books out to an appreciative audience, here's another way you can play an important part.
Spreading the Word Tip #7
Live in Sydney? Ask the good folk at your local library or bookstore to have me in to do an Author Chat or book signing. I love to go and meet readers and fellow writers and would be only too happy to make an appearance.
ABOUT THE TWELVE DAYS OF HUNTER
The team at Intrepid HQ have created an entire IntrepidAllen range that will be available exclusively from Zazzle online, and you can find out more about Zazzle and their print-on-demand methodology here. It's our intention to support a number of charities as we move forward and we'll start off by donating 10% of IntrepidAllen profits from every item sold from the Zazzle online range to the British Parachute Regiment Charity.
On the seventh day of Hunter, a secret agent said to me: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
What a fantastic birthday present to see that on Amazon, Defender has been made free for a few days, and is rocketing up the charts. At the time of writing it's #1 Kindle Spy Stories, #7 Kindle Action & Adventure and #257 in the overall Kindle free lists, and #28 Top-rated Spy Stories.
But really, this is what a secret agent once said to me:
GET IN SIT DOWN SHUT UP HANG ON
Meanwhile, I'll be enjoying a birthday dinner tonight with someone who is ten feet tall and bulletproof - the guy who inspired 'The Key' in Hunter - and this will be (SPOLER ALERT!) a feature of tomorrow's design. You can read about The Key's character more on www.intrepidallen.com.
You can view the seventh day of Hunter range of designs here.
http://www.intrepidallen.com/blog/201...
Remember, it's all just a bit of fun. Enjoy!
Cheers, Chris
PS If you want to help get my action adventure books out to an appreciative audience, here's another way you can play an important part.
Spreading the Word Tip #7
Live in Sydney? Ask the good folk at your local library or bookstore to have me in to do an Author Chat or book signing. I love to go and meet readers and fellow writers and would be only too happy to make an appearance.
ABOUT THE TWELVE DAYS OF HUNTER
The team at Intrepid HQ have created an entire IntrepidAllen range that will be available exclusively from Zazzle online, and you can find out more about Zazzle and their print-on-demand methodology here. It's our intention to support a number of charities as we move forward and we'll start off by donating 10% of IntrepidAllen profits from every item sold from the Zazzle online range to the British Parachute Regiment Charity.
TEN FEET TALL AND BULLETPROOF
DAY NINE: TWELVE DAYS OF HUNTER
On the ninth day of Hunter, a secret agent said to me: TEN FEET TALL & BULLETPROOF.
As I said in Friday's post, this design is inspired by one of the newest characters in the book, Hermann Braunschweiger.
You can view the full range of Ten Feet Tall & Bulletproof gear here.
http://www.intrepidallen.com/blog/201...
Maybe you're thinking, what happened to the eighth day of Hunter? Seeing as we hit the Commodore Hotel for an afternoon celebrating the Defender / Hunter launch with friends and fans, I gave myself the afternoon off.
Which brings me to the next point. You may know that both Defender & Hunter have been doing extremely well on iTunes and Amazon and, when Hunter was heading to the #1 spot on iTunes Crime & Thrillers last week, I made a promise that I'd dance 'Gangnam Syle' at the book launch if it did make it to #1. Needless to say, Alex Morgan did in fact kick Jack Reacher off the top spot! So, I was committed to doing the dance (and, therein, the humiliation that goes with it!) True to my word, during the launch, and after much researching the PSY Gangnam Style dance, I was directed by my Sarah to take the floor and perform - in accordance with my promise. Well, I did it, much to enjoyment of our guests and the entire pub and much to the chagrin of the two friends I pulled into the dance line-up. Now, the whole episode was filmed, however the camera failed to work. Seriously. So, here we are without any footage or proof to show you. Don't despair, if any other footage or photos ever do surface I'll be sure to post them on the blog!
You can view a photo album from the book launch on my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/intrepidallen.
Remember, it's all just a bit of fun. Enjoy!
Cheers, Chris
PS If you want to help get my action adventure books out to an appreciative audience, here's another way you can play an important part.
Spreading the Word Tip #8
Post a review of my newest Alex Morgan adventure, Hunter: Intrepid 2 on Amazon, iTunes or Goodreads. Reviews hold amazing cachet with new readers.
ABOUT THE TWELVE DAYS OF HUNTER
The team at Intrepid HQ have created an entire IntrepidAllen range that will be available exclusively from Zazzle online, and you can find out more about Zazzle and their print-on-demand methodology here. It's our intention to support a number of charities as we move forward and we'll start off by donating 10% of IntrepidAllen profits from every item sold from the Zazzle online range to the British Parachute Regiment Charity.
On the ninth day of Hunter, a secret agent said to me: TEN FEET TALL & BULLETPROOF.
As I said in Friday's post, this design is inspired by one of the newest characters in the book, Hermann Braunschweiger.
You can view the full range of Ten Feet Tall & Bulletproof gear here.
http://www.intrepidallen.com/blog/201...
Maybe you're thinking, what happened to the eighth day of Hunter? Seeing as we hit the Commodore Hotel for an afternoon celebrating the Defender / Hunter launch with friends and fans, I gave myself the afternoon off.
Which brings me to the next point. You may know that both Defender & Hunter have been doing extremely well on iTunes and Amazon and, when Hunter was heading to the #1 spot on iTunes Crime & Thrillers last week, I made a promise that I'd dance 'Gangnam Syle' at the book launch if it did make it to #1. Needless to say, Alex Morgan did in fact kick Jack Reacher off the top spot! So, I was committed to doing the dance (and, therein, the humiliation that goes with it!) True to my word, during the launch, and after much researching the PSY Gangnam Style dance, I was directed by my Sarah to take the floor and perform - in accordance with my promise. Well, I did it, much to enjoyment of our guests and the entire pub and much to the chagrin of the two friends I pulled into the dance line-up. Now, the whole episode was filmed, however the camera failed to work. Seriously. So, here we are without any footage or proof to show you. Don't despair, if any other footage or photos ever do surface I'll be sure to post them on the blog!
You can view a photo album from the book launch on my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/intrepidallen.
Remember, it's all just a bit of fun. Enjoy!
Cheers, Chris
PS If you want to help get my action adventure books out to an appreciative audience, here's another way you can play an important part.
Spreading the Word Tip #8
Post a review of my newest Alex Morgan adventure, Hunter: Intrepid 2 on Amazon, iTunes or Goodreads. Reviews hold amazing cachet with new readers.
ABOUT THE TWELVE DAYS OF HUNTER
The team at Intrepid HQ have created an entire IntrepidAllen range that will be available exclusively from Zazzle online, and you can find out more about Zazzle and their print-on-demand methodology here. It's our intention to support a number of charities as we move forward and we'll start off by donating 10% of IntrepidAllen profits from every item sold from the Zazzle online range to the British Parachute Regiment Charity.
MORGAN ALEX MORGAN
DAY TEN: TWELVE DAYS OF HUNTER
On the tenth day of Hunter, a secret agent said to me: MORGAN, ALEX MORGAN.
This one should be no surprise seeing as I'm out and proud that Ian Fleming's novels - basically - inspired my own aspirations to write. See my recent Skyfall review on Momentum's blog and a Bondcast on the December Podmentum. www.momentumbooks.com.au/blog
You can view the full range of Morgan Alex Morgan gear here.
http://www.intrepidallen.com/blog/201...
Remember, it's all just a bit of fun. Enjoy!
Cheers, Chris
PS If you want to help get my action adventure books out to an appreciative audience, here's another way you can play an important part...
Spreading the Word Tip #10
Maybe you are part of a book club or a reading group that meets in person or online. If you're looking for something to add to your reading curriculum in 2013, please suggest Defender or Hunter. I'd love to do a Skype or video chat and hear how people found the Intrepid series featuring star agent Alex Morgan!
ABOUT THE TWELVE DAYS OF HUNTER
The team at Intrepid HQ have created an entire IntrepidAllen range that will be available exclusively from Zazzle online, and you can find out more about Zazzle and their print-on-demand methodology here. It's our intention to support a number of charities as we move forward and we'll start off by donating 10% of IntrepidAllen profits from every item sold from the Zazzle online range to the British Parachute Regiment Charity.
On the tenth day of Hunter, a secret agent said to me: MORGAN, ALEX MORGAN.
This one should be no surprise seeing as I'm out and proud that Ian Fleming's novels - basically - inspired my own aspirations to write. See my recent Skyfall review on Momentum's blog and a Bondcast on the December Podmentum. www.momentumbooks.com.au/blog
You can view the full range of Morgan Alex Morgan gear here.
http://www.intrepidallen.com/blog/201...
Remember, it's all just a bit of fun. Enjoy!
Cheers, Chris
PS If you want to help get my action adventure books out to an appreciative audience, here's another way you can play an important part...
Spreading the Word Tip #10
Maybe you are part of a book club or a reading group that meets in person or online. If you're looking for something to add to your reading curriculum in 2013, please suggest Defender or Hunter. I'd love to do a Skype or video chat and hear how people found the Intrepid series featuring star agent Alex Morgan!
ABOUT THE TWELVE DAYS OF HUNTER
The team at Intrepid HQ have created an entire IntrepidAllen range that will be available exclusively from Zazzle online, and you can find out more about Zazzle and their print-on-demand methodology here. It's our intention to support a number of charities as we move forward and we'll start off by donating 10% of IntrepidAllen profits from every item sold from the Zazzle online range to the British Parachute Regiment Charity.
IMMA SECRET AGENT
DAY ELEVEN: TWELVE DAYS OF HUNTER
On the eleventh day of Hunter, a secret agent said to me:
IMMA SECRET AGENT
And the award for the most inept display of manners goes to... Kanye West, whose 'Imma let you finish' take-down during Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the Video Music Awards made the pop culture wall of fame and in doing so, inspired this design. Kind of.
Still though, the 'Imma Secret Agent' tagline was topical and on-trend enough to run with it.
You can view the full range of Imma Secret Agent gear here.
http://www.intrepidallen.com/blog/201...
Remember, it's all just a bit of fun. Enjoy!
Cheers, Chris
PS If you want to help get my action adventure books out to an appreciative audience, here's another way you can play an important part...
Spreading the Word Tip #11
Give the gift of Hunter to someone you love this Christmas. For Kris Kingle, an eBook can be gifted for Kindle via Amazon. For the action lover in your life, a personally inscribed, signed and wrapped copy should put a smile on their dial. Email us gday@intrepidallen.com and we'll send you an order form. Too easy!
ABOUT THE TWELVE DAYS OF HUNTER
The team at Intrepid HQ have created an entire IntrepidAllen range that will be available exclusively from Zazzle online, and you can find out more about Zazzle and their print-on-demand methodology here. It's our intention to support a number of charities as we move forward and we'll start off by donating 10% of IntrepidAllen profits from every item sold from the Zazzle online range to the British Parachute Regiment Charity.
On the eleventh day of Hunter, a secret agent said to me:
IMMA SECRET AGENT
And the award for the most inept display of manners goes to... Kanye West, whose 'Imma let you finish' take-down during Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the Video Music Awards made the pop culture wall of fame and in doing so, inspired this design. Kind of.
Still though, the 'Imma Secret Agent' tagline was topical and on-trend enough to run with it.
You can view the full range of Imma Secret Agent gear here.
http://www.intrepidallen.com/blog/201...
Remember, it's all just a bit of fun. Enjoy!
Cheers, Chris
PS If you want to help get my action adventure books out to an appreciative audience, here's another way you can play an important part...
Spreading the Word Tip #11
Give the gift of Hunter to someone you love this Christmas. For Kris Kingle, an eBook can be gifted for Kindle via Amazon. For the action lover in your life, a personally inscribed, signed and wrapped copy should put a smile on their dial. Email us gday@intrepidallen.com and we'll send you an order form. Too easy!
ABOUT THE TWELVE DAYS OF HUNTER
The team at Intrepid HQ have created an entire IntrepidAllen range that will be available exclusively from Zazzle online, and you can find out more about Zazzle and their print-on-demand methodology here. It's our intention to support a number of charities as we move forward and we'll start off by donating 10% of IntrepidAllen profits from every item sold from the Zazzle online range to the British Parachute Regiment Charity.
