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Appreciation of a Novel

On December 13th 2012, I, like many re-entered Middle Earth.


The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – brought to life like only Peter Jackson can. All in all, I loved it, and yes, although many will talk about the 48FPS HFR, and the increased humour and the subplots that they never knew about – I couldn’t give a heckles of schmeckles.


It was a great movie.


The Hobbit was a child’s book and lack of humour would have done JRR Tolkien’s masterful work disservice. I’m also glad for the subplots – psst – I was one of those that liked how the LOTR: Return of the King had lots of endings… damn, I never wanted it to end!


And as for the ultra HD with increased frames per second – yes it is noticeable at first – but believe me, you will adore the clarity and depth offered especially during quick action scenes.


Bravo PJ.


But – the main point of this post is about the appreciation that was shown in the screen. At the end of the movie, there was applause (as has happened in many other movies) and I was proud to join in.


They guy next to me said: Huh – who claps for a movie?


“Dipstick”


The people clapping are those that appreciate the adaptation of something that I read in 1988. Some of us have waited to see Bilbo’s tale come to life with such grandeur.


And I bet my cotton socks off that those people that clap, that show appreciation, or even criticism at bits that bugged them – will be the same people that leave reviews for books that are read.


Show appreciation for what you read – leave a review.


And if you haven’t see The Hobbit – get your pumped-up ass down there. And don’t bother with popcorn – this movie deserves your attention.


Wherever you are JRR Tolkien – I salute you.

Disconnect Teaser Trailer

Disconnect – Book One of the Divided Worlds Trilogy will be released as an ebook on Feb 22 2013.

Young-Adult Science Fiction novel: “In space love has boundaries.”


The teaser trailer was created within 5 hours of me scribbling the images and animating with iMovie. Although not heavy on text or descriptions, it’s meant to convey loneliness from Zachary Connor, a 16-year old scavenger, and how he finds something worth living for.


Spoiler: – It’s a link to a girl who should be out of bounds…


I will create a post soon to explain how I made the trailer.


Anyway… enjoy… I hope…


www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KOPE7U530U

Does the Blurb Bite?

Things are moving in the right direction for the Feb 22nd 2013 Launch of my YA Sci Fi: Disconnect – Book One of the Divided Worlds Trilogy.


There is lots to do, and unless I’m getting too over-excited, I’d like to think that I’ve got it covered.


… except, not everything is so simple. There are some aspects, such as the cover and the blurb that have to be a little bit special to ensure a customer is intrigued to have a bite.


The final cover for Disconnect will be revealed on Jan 4th 2013. Please, pop over to (and join in with the reveal): http://www.xpressobooktours.com/2012/12/cover-reveal-sign-up-disconnect-by.html


Now, then to the blurb.


I think it does enough to introudce the Character, the setting, the conflict and risk associated with how the tale will play out. Do you concur, or would you move on? Honestly, your views are important to me, and if I can make the blurb bounce or linger in a reader’s mind for a second longer, it’ll be the best move I make.


The Blurb:

Even in space, love has boundaries


If all the Underworld has to offer is dodging junk and digging within filthy sewers then life is fast approaching a worthless state for Zachary, a 16-year old scavenger. Except one day, he discovers the imagery of a girl from Overworld that pulls his desire in wanting to know why she sounds so sad with her lavish lifestyle.


Zachary will seize the chance to meet her, and although hatred builds, with time, friendship and something he’s never felt, even for his parents, will grow.


Though nothing unbelievable can last without harm. The rulers of Overworld have plans for the Research Base that orbits Jupiter’s moon, Europa, and Underworld stands in the way.


Zachary must overcome boundaries and climb from darkness to light, but in doing so, he’ll uncover a twisted secret that may devour his new reason to live; Rosa

Guest Post on Nomad Site: Sacrifices

What do all Writers Sacrifice?


Every writer makes a sacrifice. And I do mean every . . . even those that are selling bestsellers and have enough in their kitty to go crazy on Amazon without double-checking their basket . . . humph . . .


Read more >> http://nomadnovelist.wordpress.com/2012/12/06/what-do-all-writers-sacrifice/