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Tuesdays suck...

Tuesdays don't really suck, but if you have read Gatekeepers then you will catch the reference. Sometimes I just don't want to have to come up with a title for a short blog post, and since today is Tuesday... I just couldn't resist.

I wanted to shout out to those of you who dropped by SLC comic con and say thanks for making it a great con. I always love meeting old and new fans. Now that the costumes are all put away though, it's back to the keyboard for me. I'm still ironing out Fur Trader 2 and putting in some fun edits. It's taking a bit longer than I had hoped, but better to have a good story than to rush it.

Also, I have been asked by several of you about the next Dragons of Kendualdern book... the short answer is I hope it will be out this Fall. This series in particular has taken me a lot longer to write than any others I have worked on. I am hoping that the end product will prove worth the wait. The next book will again be from a dragon's perspective, which is super fun for me. It will not, however, revolve around Gorliad. Frankly speaking, I hadn't ever intended Gorliad to be in the sequels. So, Dominion takes place after Ascension, but has an entirely new cast of characters. They are directly related to Ascension, however, so it should still prove to be a very fun read for those of you that liked Ascension.

Gatekeepers is on sale now!

As my final push for SLC Comic Con, the kindle version of Gatekeepers is on sale this week for only $0.99! Be sure to check it out and let your friends know. Also, if you are in the area, come and drop by booth Beige 64, where I will be ready for autograph signings or just shooting the breeze.

It's an average Tuesday night in Dallas when Joshua Mills learns that his estranged father is in deep trouble for a theft committed years ago. When an other-worldly bounty hunter comes to exact vengeance for the stolen item, Joshua is caught in the crossfire and put on trial for murder. Though ultimately able to beat the murder charge, Joshua's life is left in tatters after the attack, and more than one special enforcement group is interested in Joshua. Creatures from across the seven realms are after Joshua and information about the strange engine stolen by his father decades earlier. Joshua will need to decide whether to help protect Earth from the forces that would enter through inter-dimensional gates from the other realms, or to live a life devoid of memories of his family and home in order to remain safe. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE GATEKEEPERS

Introducing a new book by A.L. Sirois

As I make the final preparations for SLC Comic Con, I wanted to let you all know about a real cool book that just came out. It's The Bohemian Magician, by A.L. Sirois. It's published by Dragon Scale Publishing, so I am a little biased, but it's pretty cool. Check out the cover art and the blurb:

CLICK HERE TO PREVIEW THE BOHEMIAN MAGICIAN








Young Guilhelm has everything a man of the middle ages could ask for: money, title, admirers. But he has one thing that puts all of that in jeopardy. One thing that he cannot get rid of. He has been designated FAIRY FRIEND. Now, no matter where he goes, the fair folk of our world are attracted to his side, and they cause more trouble than Guilhelm seems able to bear.

Praise for The Bohemian Magician:

“With a voice like Sabatini and the humor of Zelazny at his wryest, Sirois offers a tale of fantastic adventure--so what more do you want?” - John Shirley, Bram Stoker Award winning author of Demons

"The Bohemian Magician is a rousing sword and sorcery tale that expertly blends the grit and grime of 12th century Europe with folklore and fantasy. Its dark magic drew me in and left me begging for a sequel!" – Donna Galanti, author of Joshua and the Lightning Road

"Al Sirois’s amusing fantasy, set in the Middle Ages, chronicles the swashbuckling adventures of a young French knight as he encounters fairies, ogres, wizards, ifrits, kobolds, demons, dragons, and pestiferous gnomes." — Don Swaim, author of The Assassination of Ambrose Bierce: A Love Story

"The young duke Guilhem takes a wrong turn on the way to the Crusades – and off we go on a picaresque adventure of magic and mayhem, on earth and off! Great fun – a high-flying Candide reimagined for a bubble universe....Never a dull moment! Braggarts, fools, heroes, and magicians cross swords in this wide-ranging fantasy. If you’ve a yen for those dark woods where medieval history tangles with Faery, The Bohemian Magician satisfies." -- Valerie Nieman, author of Neena Gathering

"Spell-binding prose, magical, with an authentic feel. The Middle Ages like they’ve rarely been seen, with crusading warriors and sorcerers and hooligans beset by folklore beasts both friend and foe, from many cultures. Well researched. Quite an entrancing read." -- Chris Bauer author of Scars on the Face of God, Jane’s Baby (2018)

The Dragon's Champion is now PERMA-FREE!

That's right. The e-book version of the tale that started it all is now free, and on multiple platforms to boot! It's both a thank you gift to my readers who don't have a copy yet, or would like to send it to someone as a gift, and a way to try and broaden the reader base. So, without further ado, here are the links where you can get the e-book for free:

Apple iBooks
Barnes & Noble Nook
Kobo
Playster
Inktera

Smashwords

 As of right now, I am still waiting for Amazon to mark it down, so if you feel like telling them about the lower price and speeding things along, that would be great. You can get to that page here.  Once Amazon has updated the price to 0, then I will update the above list.

Be sure to check it out and share this with anyone who likes a good adventure!

In the middle of his arduous training in Kuldiga Academy, Erik Lokton discovers that he is destined to become more than a mere knight. His inexperienced eyes are forced open as demons and evil creatures that had previously only haunted his nightmares awaken, and old feuds boil to the surface once more. However, Erik lacks the discipline of a seasoned knight and despite his growing knowledge of the dark forces at work in his world his curiosity and headstrong ways get him into trouble. With the help of a master swordsman and a few friends, he must learn to balance his duty to family with his destiny and responsibility to his kingdom. Yet, not all friends are true, and old debts are coming due. Erik must choose between rescuing his family, and extinguishing the crimson tide of darkness that threatens to swallow the whole realm.

Signed copies of GATEKEEPERS up for grabs...

A big thanks to all of you who have helped make GATEKEEPERS a successful launch! I have enjoyed seeing the feedback come in and see how much you are enjoying it. As a thank you, I am putting up 10 SIGNED copies through a Goodreads giveaway. All you have to do is enter here:



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Goodreads Book Giveaway Gatekeepers by Sam Ferguson Giveaway ends September 06, 2017.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter Giveaway
In the meantime, I wanted to let you all know that I am putting the finishing touches on Fur Trader 2- so expect to see that come out in the next couple of weeks!

Cover reveal, new book announcement, and a giveaway oh my!

Help me get the word out on my new Sci-fi/Fantasy novel, GATEKEEPERS! As many of you know, I have been working hard on a new project, putting the fun stories of Terramyr on hold while I produce an urban fantasy. (Don't worry, my vampires don't glitter in the sun...)

GATEKEEPERS is a fun, action-filled adventure that is sure to keep you turning pages, and the best part is that fifty copies are being given away as a special promotion! Just CLICK HERE to enter the giveaway!

Please share the contest with your friends as well!



 It's an average Tuesday night in Dallas when Joshua Mills learns that his estranged father is in deep trouble for a theft committed years ago. When an other-worldly bounty hunter comes to exact vengeance for the stolen item, Joshua is caught in the crossfire and put on trial for murder. Though ultimately able to beat the murder charge, Joshua's life is left in tatters after the attack, and more than one special enforcement group is interested in Joshua. Creatures from across the seven realms are after Joshua and information about the strange engine stolen by his father decades earlier. Joshua will need to decide whether to help protect Earth from the forces that would enter through inter-dimensional gates from the other realms, or to live a life devoid of memories of his family and home in order to remain safe.

U.K. readers click here to grab your copy of GATEKEEPERS!

U.S. readers click here to grab your copy of GATEKEEPERS!

Waiting for art...

So my most recent project is almost entirely finished, except for the cover art.

I have seen a few sketches and I like the direction it's going, but I am sitting here like a kid the night before Christmas, just itching to open up the box. The finished cover was supposed to be done a few days ago, and I want to do a reveal for it .... but each day ticks by and I still haven't seen the final version. Obviously you can't rush artwork without sacrificing some quality, so I am resisting the urge to fly out to the artist's office and sit there waiting for it... but only barely.

About the only thing that is helping me keep my sanity is the fact that I have several other projects in the works right now.

Fur Trader 2
The Dragons of Kendualdern: Dominion
The Crystal Spire

And... two more that shall not be named.

With any luck, they'll all be finished and done this year... but we'll just have to see how it goes. Stay tuned for the cover reveal -- and I'll probably include a teaser from the first chapter as well. :)

Book give away announcement-- The Moon Dragon

Good morning!

   I wanted to let you all know that I am partnering with Goodreads to give away ten signed copies of my illustrated children's book, The Moon Dragon. Just click on the link below to be taken directly to the entry page. The contest is free and this book is one of my favorite works, so go an sign up to show your support!





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Goodreads Book Giveaway The Moon Dragon by Sam Ferguson Giveaway ends September 30, 2017.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter Giveaway

Free copies of Flight of the Krilo available for a limited time

So, while I have some plumbers down in the basement using a jackhammer to put in a couple new bathrooms, I thought I would take a minute and let you all know that the kindle version of Flight of the Krilo is free for a limited time. If you haven't read this story, check it out! It's a fun romp of an adventure that also lays open a bit more about a couple of the more obscure races on Terramyr.




To grab your free copy, just click here!


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[image error] Also, keep your eye out a little later this week, as I am going to participate in a giveaway of some signed copied of The Moon Dragon, an illustrated children's story that is set on Terramyr. If you haven't seen that either, you should definitely check it out, the illustrations are wonderful! I would also say that my kids love the book... but frankly they are a bit biased ;)


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In other news, I am just waiting for the final, polished up cover to come in so I can reveal the project I have been working on most recently. The sketches have been pretty cool so far, so it should be great.

Ramping up for SLC Comic Con

Work on the new house is coming along fairly nicely -- despite a few unexpected repairs and a gas leak-- so I should be getting back to my writing schedule pretty soon. I have not, however, been totally neglectful of my books. I have carved away a couple hours each day to continue working on the urban fantasy project I started a few months back. I am happy to say that I should be able to do the cover reveal next week. I haven't seen any sketches yet, so I am a bit nervous, but I am pretty excited to see it. The book itself has been a ton of fun to write as I get to merge fantasy monsters and realistic settings... and modern firearms :)

In this book I am also playing with a different narrative voice. Instead of using the third person, I am using first person, which is a huuuuge game changer when it comes to writing. Even third-person limited (where the narrator doesn't know everything in each character's head) is soooo much wider in scope than first person, so it is a big shift for me. Instead of cutting away to see things from other viewpoints, I am sticking with the MC the whole way through, and working on techniques to make that exciting for the reader. I'll try to give a bit of a teaser with the cover reveal next week so you can get a sneak peek.

In the meantime, I'm also working on Comic Con preparations. This will be the first year that I bring the illustrated children's books with me so I am looking forward to sharing those with those of you able to come to the Con. (Not sure I am going to wear the chainmail this time though... I'm a big dude, but that stuff gets pretty hot and uncomfortable after a while.)

Anyway, I gotta run and get back to work. We have projects scattered throughout the house -- just this morning my six year old son helped me reroute the internet cable from an obscure point in the basement up to my upstairs office, so the whole family is getting into the action and it is quite fun, but I will be happy when it's finished!

Happy reading everyone!