Isaac Hooke's Blog, page 5
March 7, 2013
Why I Write Science Fiction
I often get asked the question, “Why do you write science fiction? Why not thrillers, or mysteries? Or any other genre?”
That’s actually a really good question. The short answer is, I do write other genres. Like most writers, my goal first and foremost is to entertain, and whether that entertainment comes out as a suspenseful thriller or a romantic romp doesn’t make all that much difference to me, just as long as I’m having fun writing it and readers are having fun reading it.
That said, scienc...
February 19, 2013
The Forever Gate 3 – Official Launch
It’s here! The Forever Gate 3 has been released to the Amazon store! Grab it for $1.99 $0.99 until February 25th, 2013.
The Legend Continues…
With air quickly running out on the Outside, Ari struggles to complete the mission for the Control Room before it is too late.
But will her world shatter when she learns the shocking truth of humankind’s origins?
February 11, 2013
Cover Reveal: THE FOREVER GATE 3 By Isaac Hooke
Here’s a sneak peek at the cover of The Forever Gate 3, which will be released on Kindle very soon. Blurb and excerpts coming shortly. Sign-up to my blog under the “Get Updates via Email” section and I’ll let you know when it’s out!
What do you think?
February 1, 2013
Finding Harmon – New SF Short Story
My new science-fiction short story is up on the Amazon Kindle store.
Harmon Malok has gone and gotten himself in trouble again.
He only awoke from cryosleep an hour ago. And now he’s about to have his life impounded…
January 22, 2013
The Forever Gate 2 – Official Launch
It’s here! The Forever Gate 2 has been released to the Amazon store! Grab it for $1.99 $0.99 until January 28th, 2013.
As a side note, a few days ago the first Forever Gate passed the 1,000 unit sales mark, less than three weeks into its release. Thanks everyone for your support!
January 18, 2013
The Forever Gate – Official Book Trailer
It’s here! The official book trailer for the Forever Gate. Check it out below and let me know your thoughts in the comments!
January 16, 2013
Interview With Philippa Ballantine and Tee Morris, Co-Authors Of The Janus Affair
I have a treat for you guys today. I’m here with Tee Morris and Philippa Ballantine, the husband and wife team behind the fantastic Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences series! Their latest book in this steampunk series, The Janus Affair, was listed as one of my best science fiction books of 2012.
Thanks for being here you two! First I’d like to open with the question that’s foremost on my mind–what were the challenges of working on a series with your significant other?
Philippa responds:
I was neve...
January 14, 2013
Guest Post: Henry L. Herz on the creation and promotion of ‘Nimpentoad’
I have a guest post today from Henry L. Herz, describing the story behind the creation of Nimpentoad, an early chapter book fantasy, by himself and his two sons. Usually I wouldn’t accept a guest post from a children’s fantasy author, but Henry has put together some solid tips for promoting your own book. Without further ado:
Creating the Book
I love fantasy. Adore it. And I have two sons. A few years ago, neither of them seemed all that interested in books. But I wanted to find a way to share...
January 11, 2013
Cover Reveal: THE FOREVER GATE 2 By Isaac Hooke
Here’s a sneak peek at the cover of The Forever Gate 2, which will be released on Kindle very soon. Blurb and excerpts coming shortly. Sign-up to my blog under the “Get Updates via Email” section and I’ll let you know when it’s out!
What do you think?
January 10, 2013
Retinitis Pigmentosa Fundraiser
Reader Allison Crowley writes in about her journey to raise $5,000 for Retinitis Pigmentosa — a genetic disease that causes the breakdown of the retinal lines in the back of the eye. And by doing it, she’s going to run the Tough Mudder in Austin, TX this April. This run is probably the toughest on the planet. Take the Death Race, and multiple it by 10. That’s how tough it is.
Check out her blog post about it here. And visit the donations page here.
Good luck Allison!
