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June 6, 2013
Macabre Collection Box Set
After much deliberation I decided to go ahead with the release of The Macabre Collection. It contains the three stories, Mask of the Macabre, Ballet of the Bones and Seance of the Souls.
It wasn't something I set out to do when I first started writing Mask, indeed when I started writing Mask I didn't know if I would do another similar story. Mask was well recieved and for the first time the sales on.com surpassed those in the U.K. All three books have done the same.
I consulted the fantastic crowd at Kindle users Forum regarding whether or not it was a good idea and the general consensus was that it was a good idea. So began the decision about the cover. If you look on Amazon, there are many 'box sets' with a 3D cover which look brilliant. Unfortunately i couldn't replicate anything close to something I was happy with so I went back to Michaela and asked if she could create something in 2D which reflected what was in the collection. I'm really pleased with the result. Additionally, the book will not be enrolled in select and will eventually find its way on the Apple store where I am reliably informed they are removing 3D covers.
I have no idea if this will be a success but it is better value for money, being priced at £1.99. To buy the books separately would cost £2.53.
My only concern is the risk of alienating those who bought the books separately but then again I've bought books and then found them for free or cheaper a few weeks later and it doesn't upset me. I shall keep my tin hat close, just in case and if it does upset people, I apologise.
Michaela Margetts once again did a brilliant job, her website can be found here, https://www.facebook.com/MMillustrations
The Macabre Collection
It wasn't something I set out to do when I first started writing Mask, indeed when I started writing Mask I didn't know if I would do another similar story. Mask was well recieved and for the first time the sales on.com surpassed those in the U.K. All three books have done the same.
I consulted the fantastic crowd at Kindle users Forum regarding whether or not it was a good idea and the general consensus was that it was a good idea. So began the decision about the cover. If you look on Amazon, there are many 'box sets' with a 3D cover which look brilliant. Unfortunately i couldn't replicate anything close to something I was happy with so I went back to Michaela and asked if she could create something in 2D which reflected what was in the collection. I'm really pleased with the result. Additionally, the book will not be enrolled in select and will eventually find its way on the Apple store where I am reliably informed they are removing 3D covers.
I have no idea if this will be a success but it is better value for money, being priced at £1.99. To buy the books separately would cost £2.53.
My only concern is the risk of alienating those who bought the books separately but then again I've bought books and then found them for free or cheaper a few weeks later and it doesn't upset me. I shall keep my tin hat close, just in case and if it does upset people, I apologise.
Michaela Margetts once again did a brilliant job, her website can be found here, https://www.facebook.com/MMillustrations
The Macabre Collection
May 27, 2013
Blog Interview.
I was interviewed by fellow writer, Michael Brookes on his blog yesterday. Thanks Michael! Here's the link if you'd like to find out a little not more about me.
http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/201...
http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/201...
May 25, 2013
Interview with Michaela Margetts, artist for The Macabre Collection
To celebrate the official launch of my new blog, complete with new banner, I've interviewed the hugely talented artist Michaela Margetts. Michaela designed all three covers for The Macabre Collection and the banner for the site.
http://macabrecollection.blogspot.co.uk/
http://macabrecollection.blogspot.co.uk/
May 17, 2013
Author of the Day
I'm very excited to say I'm the "Author of the Day" on Indie Book Bargains.
http://www.indie-book-bargains.co.uk/...
Seance of the Souls is the featured new release too!
http://www.indie-book-bargains.co.uk/...
Seance of the Souls is the featured new release too!
May 3, 2013
Mask of the Macabre FREE 3rd 4th and 5th May
For the first and last time I’m running a free promotion on Mask of the Macabre. It runs from today until the end of play on the 5th May (3days)
Four short tales of Victorian terror, each bound to the other by a chilling thread.
The date is January 10th 1866 and the snow is falling thick on the blood soaked streets of a murderous London…
Mask of The Macabre – A travelling magician appears with a gruesome show. But what secret does it hide?
Doctor Harvey – Bethlem lunatic asylum’s newest patient has a story to tell, but how will he tell it to his doctor?
Memento Mori – A photographer is given a mysterious assignment with disturbing consequences.
The New Costume. – The entertainer discovers a new string to his bow and gives the finest performance of his career.
(13,000 words in total)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mask-of-the-M...
http://www.amazon.com/Mask-of-the-Mac...
Four short tales of Victorian terror, each bound to the other by a chilling thread.
The date is January 10th 1866 and the snow is falling thick on the blood soaked streets of a murderous London…
Mask of The Macabre – A travelling magician appears with a gruesome show. But what secret does it hide?
Doctor Harvey – Bethlem lunatic asylum’s newest patient has a story to tell, but how will he tell it to his doctor?
Memento Mori – A photographer is given a mysterious assignment with disturbing consequences.
The New Costume. – The entertainer discovers a new string to his bow and gives the finest performance of his career.
(13,000 words in total)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mask-of-the-M...
http://www.amazon.com/Mask-of-the-Mac...
Mask of the Macabre FREE 3rd 4th and 5th May
For the first and last time I’m running a free promotion on Mask of the Macabre. It runs from today until the end of play on the 5th May (3days)
Four short tales of Victorian terror, each bound to the other by a chilling thread.
The date is January 10th 1866 and the snow is falling thick on the blood soaked streets of a murderous London…
Mask of The Macabre – A travelling magician appears with a gruesome show. But what secret does it hide?
Doctor Harvey – Bethlem lunatic asylum’s newest patient has a story to tell, but how will he tell it to his doctor?
Memento Mori – A photographer is given a mysterious assignment with disturbing consequences.
The New Costume. – The entertainer discovers a new string to his bow and gives the finest performance of his career.
(13,000 words in total)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mask-of-the-M...
http://www.amazon.com/Mask-of-the-Mac...
Four short tales of Victorian terror, each bound to the other by a chilling thread.
The date is January 10th 1866 and the snow is falling thick on the blood soaked streets of a murderous London…
Mask of The Macabre – A travelling magician appears with a gruesome show. But what secret does it hide?
Doctor Harvey – Bethlem lunatic asylum’s newest patient has a story to tell, but how will he tell it to his doctor?
Memento Mori – A photographer is given a mysterious assignment with disturbing consequences.
The New Costume. – The entertainer discovers a new string to his bow and gives the finest performance of his career.
(13,000 words in total)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mask-of-the-M...
http://www.amazon.com/Mask-of-the-Mac...
April 24, 2013
A new 'un
I am about half way through the first draft of my new book, entitled A Séance of Souls. It is likely to be novella length on completion and will continue my current theme of Victorian/gothic horror. The cover has been commissioned and will also continue the theme, although subtly different to reflect the length and also the differences in structure. I'm not giving away the plot but this story concentrates on one man and his family rather than from differing viewpoints.
There are some threads from both Ballet of the Bones and Mask of the Macabre in there, but as before, is also a stand-alone book.
I'm enjoying writing it again and the depth of material and inspiration from that era is incredible. Is it any wonder that many Victorian writers on both sides of the Atlantic wrote some truly wonderfully dark tales?
I'm not setting a release date in stone, just yet, but hopefully in the next couple of weeks Ill be able to give a more accurate time scale.
There are some threads from both Ballet of the Bones and Mask of the Macabre in there, but as before, is also a stand-alone book.
I'm enjoying writing it again and the depth of material and inspiration from that era is incredible. Is it any wonder that many Victorian writers on both sides of the Atlantic wrote some truly wonderfully dark tales?
I'm not setting a release date in stone, just yet, but hopefully in the next couple of weeks Ill be able to give a more accurate time scale.
April 22, 2013
Disappointed
Why is it that Horror lit is sometimes disregarded as 'neither serious or legitimate' as works of modern literature? Recently I was having dinner with some relatives and we were discussing books.
I told them what I'd written recently and was greeted with. 'Ah yes, but when are you going to write another proper book?'
'A proper book?' I asked, confused.
'Yes, you know, a thriller or something. Even better' what about some romance!'
Hmph! It's not the first time something like that has happened either.
Until I started writing horror, I didn't know people felt like that. Disappointing and disappointed.
I told them what I'd written recently and was greeted with. 'Ah yes, but when are you going to write another proper book?'
'A proper book?' I asked, confused.
'Yes, you know, a thriller or something. Even better' what about some romance!'
Hmph! It's not the first time something like that has happened either.
Until I started writing horror, I didn't know people felt like that. Disappointing and disappointed.
April 7, 2013
The Swimmer is Free 7th - 9th April
To celebrate the re-release of The Swimmer, I have decided to run a last minute free promotion from today until Tuesday 9th April.
Thank you.
Dave
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Swimmer-e...
http://www.amazon.com/The-Swimmer-ebo...
Thank you.
Dave
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Swimmer-e...
http://www.amazon.com/The-Swimmer-ebo...
April 6, 2013
The Swimmer - edited and re-released
After much hard work from both myself and particularly, Kath Middleton, The Swimmer is once again live on Amazon and Goodreads.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0094EI064
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0094EI064
If anyone downloaded a copy prior to April, I would urge them to get an update from Amazon. This is easily done via the 'manage your kindle' function.
Thank you.
Dave
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0094EI064
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0094EI064
If anyone downloaded a copy prior to April, I would urge them to get an update from Amazon. This is easily done via the 'manage your kindle' function.
Thank you.
Dave
