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March 10, 2014
Progress Report!
I've been busy lately, but I finally got my human genetics assignment out of the way this weekend! So what have I got in the pipeline?
1. I'm about halfway through a second edit of 'Deathsworn Arc 3: The Blood Queen'.
2. I am waiting for my cover artist Isis Sousafor the new book 2 'The Verkreath Horror' Cover. I'm also waiting for my wife to proof-read book 2. I am working on a definitive improved 'blurb' for the back cover too!
3. I have a manuscript out with a publisher! Just book 1, but they sounded genuinely interested.
4. Another publishing contact has asked me for a series synopsis, manuscripts and proposal packages for books 1 and 2 ! I have a series synopsis, but it isn't exact or concise - I need something punchier.
So I have an incredible amount of work up in the air at the moment. I'm hoping the definitive book 2 will be uploaded and available within a fortnight, I expect Book will be May at this point. I can only apologise for the long wait, but I don't want to repeat my early mistake of releasing books before they're truly finished. So bear with me, it'll be worth it!
1. I'm about halfway through a second edit of 'Deathsworn Arc 3: The Blood Queen'.
2. I am waiting for my cover artist Isis Sousafor the new book 2 'The Verkreath Horror' Cover. I'm also waiting for my wife to proof-read book 2. I am working on a definitive improved 'blurb' for the back cover too!
3. I have a manuscript out with a publisher! Just book 1, but they sounded genuinely interested.
4. Another publishing contact has asked me for a series synopsis, manuscripts and proposal packages for books 1 and 2 ! I have a series synopsis, but it isn't exact or concise - I need something punchier.
So I have an incredible amount of work up in the air at the moment. I'm hoping the definitive book 2 will be uploaded and available within a fortnight, I expect Book will be May at this point. I can only apologise for the long wait, but I don't want to repeat my early mistake of releasing books before they're truly finished. So bear with me, it'll be worth it!
March 3, 2014
Author Interview!
My author interview got posted on the 'cult of me' blog:-
http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/201...
My revised version of book 2 is coming along nicely. The cover is looking great, it's going to be in the same style as the new cover for book 1 but will feature Brael and Votrex as they play bigger parts in the second installment.
I an toning down the dark tone of the second book ever so slightly. Mainly to make it appeal to a broader audience and to be more sure of falling within what constitutes 'good taste' I wanted 2 to be edgy and challenging, but in certain aspects I think I went too far. The new version which will feature the Brael and Votrex Cover should rectify this.
I'm also working hard on the editing and polishing of book 3! The cover for three I think will feature Vashni and Saul. When I have all the cover for one two and three, I am going to crop the images for new portraits to insert into book 1.
Is the series concluded in book 3? No, it really gets started I think towards the end of book 4, thats when things will start to make sense and the main villain of the series will be introduced.
Sorry about the long wait for book 3 and the revision of book 2 - I really want to get them out, but I want the next version of 2 to be definitive and I don't want to continue the bad habit of releasing things too early. So hopefully book 3 will be worth the wait!
I can't wait to see it up there and get some feedback on it. I'm really excited about book 3, and I can't wait to start book 4!
Plus I have some interest from literary agents and publishers! Only really 'interest' at the moment, but interest is good!
Please bear with me, the revised book 2 and book 3 are on the way!
http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/201...
My revised version of book 2 is coming along nicely. The cover is looking great, it's going to be in the same style as the new cover for book 1 but will feature Brael and Votrex as they play bigger parts in the second installment.
I an toning down the dark tone of the second book ever so slightly. Mainly to make it appeal to a broader audience and to be more sure of falling within what constitutes 'good taste' I wanted 2 to be edgy and challenging, but in certain aspects I think I went too far. The new version which will feature the Brael and Votrex Cover should rectify this.
I'm also working hard on the editing and polishing of book 3! The cover for three I think will feature Vashni and Saul. When I have all the cover for one two and three, I am going to crop the images for new portraits to insert into book 1.
Is the series concluded in book 3? No, it really gets started I think towards the end of book 4, thats when things will start to make sense and the main villain of the series will be introduced.
Sorry about the long wait for book 3 and the revision of book 2 - I really want to get them out, but I want the next version of 2 to be definitive and I don't want to continue the bad habit of releasing things too early. So hopefully book 3 will be worth the wait!
I can't wait to see it up there and get some feedback on it. I'm really excited about book 3, and I can't wait to start book 4!
Plus I have some interest from literary agents and publishers! Only really 'interest' at the moment, but interest is good!
Please bear with me, the revised book 2 and book 3 are on the way!
February 14, 2014
Deathsworn Arc : The Last Dragon Slayer - Re-released!
I have a great new cover, a freshly edited and revised version and I am really pleased with it! I think Isis Sousa has done an incredible job with the cover and the text is much, much tighter.
Going through and trying to improve the book has really taught me two lessons.
1:Don't rush to publish.
2:Get at least 3 people to read, edit and correct before release.
I'm still not certain it's 100% perfect, but I'm 100% certain it's a lot closer. Without going to a professional editor and losing out financially I don't know what more I can do!
Going through and trying to improve the book has really taught me two lessons.
1:Don't rush to publish.
2:Get at least 3 people to read, edit and correct before release.
I'm still not certain it's 100% perfect, but I'm 100% certain it's a lot closer. Without going to a professional editor and losing out financially I don't know what more I can do!
January 30, 2014
Ratings!
I just received a 3 Star rating on Goodreads. I always feel a little bit disappointed when I get 3 Stars. However when looked through the person's list, they also gave 'The Hobbit' 3 stars, so maybe I'm in good company?
I also have to admit, going through a very arduous edit, to improve books 1,2 and 3 before my big re-release with new covers and a combined trilogy edition... There are flaws in my writing, somethings I over use, my grammar is NOT perfect. I'm hoping to resolve most of these problems and make the next release definitive and unchanging and to not edit and re-upload future books.
I suppose I should take heart that so many people enjoy my story and my characters enough to ignore the flaws in the writing, the flaws which hopefully my next edit will eliminate.
So to everyone who saw through the minor issues, enjoyed the story and was prepared to stand up and say so - thank you!
I also have to admit, going through a very arduous edit, to improve books 1,2 and 3 before my big re-release with new covers and a combined trilogy edition... There are flaws in my writing, somethings I over use, my grammar is NOT perfect. I'm hoping to resolve most of these problems and make the next release definitive and unchanging and to not edit and re-upload future books.
I suppose I should take heart that so many people enjoy my story and my characters enough to ignore the flaws in the writing, the flaws which hopefully my next edit will eliminate.
So to everyone who saw through the minor issues, enjoyed the story and was prepared to stand up and say so - thank you!
January 19, 2014
The Blood Queen 1st Draft is complete!
The Deathsworn Arc 3 : The Blood Queen ! First rough draft is officially finished!
It's come in at around 85,000 words! After a bit of editing and tweaking that might go up a bit or down a bit, or maybe both before it's settled! But it's done! I'm so relieved, it's been a slog at times, finishing 'The Blood Queen' seemed harder than the other books, but I'm really happy with the content! I can't wait to get it edited, proofed, polished and tweaked!
It'll still be a while before it's ready to live, I want to get it 'right' first time this time!
It's come in at around 85,000 words! After a bit of editing and tweaking that might go up a bit or down a bit, or maybe both before it's settled! But it's done! I'm so relieved, it's been a slog at times, finishing 'The Blood Queen' seemed harder than the other books, but I'm really happy with the content! I can't wait to get it edited, proofed, polished and tweaked!
It'll still be a while before it's ready to live, I want to get it 'right' first time this time!
January 11, 2014
The Blood Queen Draws Closer!
I'm over 78,000 words! I've titled what I think will be the penultimate chapter! The last chapter should be epic if I can get it write, I'm really excited about it, I've been looking forward to writing this bit for weeks! Really excited! I will be releasing all three parts along with an anthology of all three, all freshly edited and proofed, with brand new covers, by the excellent artist, and my very good friend Isis Sousa. I also have agent interest and am working on a book proposal for a print deal with a publisher! 2014 could be a very exciting year for The Deathsworn Arc !
January 9, 2014
January 9th Kindle Countdown day starts!
Today's the first day of the countdown deal! Grab part 1 of The Deathsworn Arc , 'The Last Dragon Slayer' for a fraction of it's price! On Amazon.com now!
http://www.amazon.com/Deathsworn-Arc-...
Martyn
http://www.amazon.com/Deathsworn-Arc-...
Martyn
Read any of 'The Deathsworn Arc'?
If you have, did you enjoy it? If you did, how about supporting it by voting it on one or two of these lists:-
https://www.goodreads.com/list/book/1...
Can you remember the story? Why not have a go at the trivia questions! Book 1 quiz can be found here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/trivia/work...
Book 2 quiz is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/trivia/work...
Enjoy!
Martyn
https://www.goodreads.com/list/book/1...
Can you remember the story? Why not have a go at the trivia questions! Book 1 quiz can be found here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/trivia/work...
Book 2 quiz is here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/trivia/work...
Enjoy!
Martyn
January 7, 2014
Another Amazon.com Kindle Countdown Deal for Deathsworn 1!
The Deathsworn Arc : The Last Dragon Slayer is on Kindle Countdown Promotion again!
This time it's Amazom.com :-
http://www.amazon.com/Deathsworn-Arc-...
Promotion starts at 8:00 AM January the 9th and runs for four days! Please share this, even if you already have a copy yourself!
Get yourself a copy at a fraction of the retail price!
This time it's Amazom.com :-
http://www.amazon.com/Deathsworn-Arc-...
Promotion starts at 8:00 AM January the 9th and runs for four days! Please share this, even if you already have a copy yourself!
Get yourself a copy at a fraction of the retail price!
January 2, 2014
Kindle Countdown Deal Coming to the UK!
There's a Kindle Countdown deal from January 4, 2014 to January 6, 2014. For these few days get The Deathsworn Arc 1 : The Last Dragon Slayer for half price! For these days get it for £0.99!
This is for Amazon.co.uk!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathsworn-Ar...
This is for Amazon.co.uk!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathsworn-Ar...
