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March 31, 2016
When Writing Rules Conflict (aka, My Next Books Are Coming Out Soon!)
There is a saying that writers should only write about the things they actually care about, should only create stories they have a passion to tell. I completely agree with this. The books I’ve written to date are the types of books I would love to read and so they were the type of books I wanted to write.
There is another guideline for authors, however. This one says that authors should stay in their lane and write the same types of stories over their career in order to build a brand. That means if you write thrillers you shouldn’t all of a sudden write historical romance. If you write science fiction, you shouldn’t delve into horror, etc.
This second guideline, while I understand it, often times conflicts with the first. After all, what if an author is passionate about telling more than one type/genre of story? I’ve been thinking a lot about this recently as I prepare to launch my next books series.
My first three books all took place in the apocalyptic world of the Great De-evolution, a quiet end of mankind. These are reflective books that don’t contain much action. My next two books were time travel dystopians inspired by George Orwell’s ‘1984’ and by current events.
For my next three books I’m doing something completely different. After all, I only want to create stories I’m passionate about and my biggest creative influence since my early childhood has been the original Star Wars trilogy. That’s why my next three books won’t take place as mankind fades away and won’t involve some kind of dystopian theme. Instead, I’m publishing an epic space fantasy.
Anyone who has read my previous books is probably shocked by this. But for readers of my Great De-evolution books or Theta Timeline books, remember that they are nothing like the types of apocalyptic and dystopian stories you are used to. It is my guarantee that my upcoming space fantasy books also won’t be like anything you’ve read before. So even if you don’t normally read that type of book, I invite you to come along for the ride. If you already love space fantasy, you’ll be blown away by my take on the genre.
Tentatively planned for release around June of this year, I’ll be giving away the first book in the series to all of my newsletter subscribers. If you haven’t signed up to my newsletter yet, be sure to sign up today. If you know anyone who loves Star Wars or other space fantasy epics, make sure they subscribe right now. You won’t regret it.
There is another guideline for authors, however. This one says that authors should stay in their lane and write the same types of stories over their career in order to build a brand. That means if you write thrillers you shouldn’t all of a sudden write historical romance. If you write science fiction, you shouldn’t delve into horror, etc.
This second guideline, while I understand it, often times conflicts with the first. After all, what if an author is passionate about telling more than one type/genre of story? I’ve been thinking a lot about this recently as I prepare to launch my next books series.
My first three books all took place in the apocalyptic world of the Great De-evolution, a quiet end of mankind. These are reflective books that don’t contain much action. My next two books were time travel dystopians inspired by George Orwell’s ‘1984’ and by current events.
For my next three books I’m doing something completely different. After all, I only want to create stories I’m passionate about and my biggest creative influence since my early childhood has been the original Star Wars trilogy. That’s why my next three books won’t take place as mankind fades away and won’t involve some kind of dystopian theme. Instead, I’m publishing an epic space fantasy.
Anyone who has read my previous books is probably shocked by this. But for readers of my Great De-evolution books or Theta Timeline books, remember that they are nothing like the types of apocalyptic and dystopian stories you are used to. It is my guarantee that my upcoming space fantasy books also won’t be like anything you’ve read before. So even if you don’t normally read that type of book, I invite you to come along for the ride. If you already love space fantasy, you’ll be blown away by my take on the genre.
Tentatively planned for release around June of this year, I’ll be giving away the first book in the series to all of my newsletter subscribers. If you haven’t signed up to my newsletter yet, be sure to sign up today. If you know anyone who loves Star Wars or other space fantasy epics, make sure they subscribe right now. You won’t regret it.
March 17, 2016
Giant book giveaway!
‘Bloody Big Giveaway’ is giving away another prize this month. And two of my books are included!
In addition to winning paperbacks of The Man Who Watched The World End and A Different Alchemy, you will also win the Crimson Series by Amos Cassidy (3 books) and The Scarlet Star Trilogy by Ben Galley.
All you have to do is go to the ‘Bloody Big Giveaway’ website, answer one very easy question, and you are entered for a chance to win this great collection of books.
Don't wait, enter now!
In addition to winning paperbacks of The Man Who Watched The World End and A Different Alchemy, you will also win the Crimson Series by Amos Cassidy (3 books) and The Scarlet Star Trilogy by Ben Galley.
All you have to do is go to the ‘Bloody Big Giveaway’ website, answer one very easy question, and you are entered for a chance to win this great collection of books.
Don't wait, enter now!
February 29, 2016
5 Great New Book Covers
As I search for a designer to create the covers for my next books, I find myself looking at more and more covers of other new or upcoming releases. Here are some of the neatest book covers I’ve seen lately.
Note: I haven’t read any of these books, and most of them I know nothing about. I’m picking them based purely on the visual appeal of their covers.
If you know of any other recent incredible books covers, be sure to let me know.
Note: I haven’t read any of these books, and most of them I know nothing about. I’m picking them based purely on the visual appeal of their covers.
If you know of any other recent incredible books covers, be sure to let me know.
February 1, 2016
Similar Approaches, Different Views of the Apocalypse
I recently had a chance to read George Stewart’s classic, Earth Abides for the first time. For anyone who hasn’t read it, it focuses on one survivor of a plague that has wiped out almost the entire human race. As the story unfolds, the man attempts to find other survivors and start rebuilding some semblance of civilization. Recently, the book might be most well known for having inspired Stephen King to write The Stand.
What I first noticed about Earth Abides and what I enjoyed so much about it was that it doesn’t focus on the same “us versus them” or zombie apocalypse types of scenarios you tend to find so often, where the few survivors waste their time battling each other rather than rebuilding humanity. It was that same sense of frustration with most apocalyptic fiction that drove me to create the world of the Great De-evolution and write books like The Man Who Watched The World End and A Different Alchemy. Like Earth Abides these are books that focus on the long term effects of a decline in mankind—the wildlife that once again flourishes, the isolation felt by the few survivors and its impacts, the many parts of civilization that fade away and the few aspects that linger.
If you look at the two worlds at face level they seem very much alike. Both focus on the rare survivors, have little action, are very introspective, analyze the zoological and sociological aspects of the apocalypse, etc. What I quickly noticed, however, was that even with all of these similarities, The Man Who Watched The World End and A Different Alchemy are very much polar opposites of Earth Abides in many respects. The plague in Stewart’s book has already wiped out most of humanity and has run its course. The plague in my books lingers to the very end of mankind. Stewart focuses on the rebuilding efforts after the plague while I focus on the inevitable extinction of the human race. By themselves, these differences result in two starkly opposing views of the apocalypse. Stewart’s is filled with hope because of the slow re-establishment of law, order, and civilization. Mine is bleak because of the gradual fading away and extinction. Two similar approaches still result in contrasting endpoints.
Even after all of the similarities between my apocalyptic books and Earth Abides, there are still just as many differences between them as there are between Stewart’s book and The Stand and between The Stand and some other “us versus them” story, etc. Whether it’s a difference in tone, theme, the story’s resolution, or any other aspect of storytelling, there are always new stories waiting to be told and whose slight differences will lead to something new and unrecognizable from the classics. We will never run out of great stories that need to be told. And if you’re a writer like I am, there will always be another story that needs to be created.
What I first noticed about Earth Abides and what I enjoyed so much about it was that it doesn’t focus on the same “us versus them” or zombie apocalypse types of scenarios you tend to find so often, where the few survivors waste their time battling each other rather than rebuilding humanity. It was that same sense of frustration with most apocalyptic fiction that drove me to create the world of the Great De-evolution and write books like The Man Who Watched The World End and A Different Alchemy. Like Earth Abides these are books that focus on the long term effects of a decline in mankind—the wildlife that once again flourishes, the isolation felt by the few survivors and its impacts, the many parts of civilization that fade away and the few aspects that linger.
If you look at the two worlds at face level they seem very much alike. Both focus on the rare survivors, have little action, are very introspective, analyze the zoological and sociological aspects of the apocalypse, etc. What I quickly noticed, however, was that even with all of these similarities, The Man Who Watched The World End and A Different Alchemy are very much polar opposites of Earth Abides in many respects. The plague in Stewart’s book has already wiped out most of humanity and has run its course. The plague in my books lingers to the very end of mankind. Stewart focuses on the rebuilding efforts after the plague while I focus on the inevitable extinction of the human race. By themselves, these differences result in two starkly opposing views of the apocalypse. Stewart’s is filled with hope because of the slow re-establishment of law, order, and civilization. Mine is bleak because of the gradual fading away and extinction. Two similar approaches still result in contrasting endpoints.
Even after all of the similarities between my apocalyptic books and Earth Abides, there are still just as many differences between them as there are between Stewart’s book and The Stand and between The Stand and some other “us versus them” story, etc. Whether it’s a difference in tone, theme, the story’s resolution, or any other aspect of storytelling, there are always new stories waiting to be told and whose slight differences will lead to something new and unrecognizable from the classics. We will never run out of great stories that need to be told. And if you’re a writer like I am, there will always be another story that needs to be created.
December 29, 2015
3 Predictions for Publishing in 2016
Every year I learn more about the publishing world by listening to other authors share their experiences in both the traditional and indie publishing worlds and also by watching trends in the industry. Here are three predictions for key events I think will unfold in 2016 in the world of publishing.
1. A previously unpublished author will sign a deal worth over $1M with one of the big publishing houses. This happens every year and every year the same responses ensue: the publishing world will use the case to argue that traditional publishing is still alive and well, and independent authors will point to the rest of the traditionally published debut authors who received less than stellar contracts. The fact that this happens year after year shows that the publishing world is still trying to settle on a genuine identity in the 21st century.
2. BookBub will be sold, most likely to Amazon but perhaps to iBooks or Google. Bookbub is by far the most successful platform for promoting ebooks. I would guess that they are already routinely turning down offers from major companies. This will be the year that a company like Amazon or Apple makes an offer that the good folks at BookBub can’t refuse. Whichever company does buy BookBub will instantly have the #1 platform for distributing book deals, which would tie in perfectly with increasing their share of the ever-growing ebook market.
3. An independent book will be nominated for one of the major writing awards. Every year, more and more readers move away from big-name book reviewers who only give time to traditionally published works. These are readers who want to hear about the best new books, regardless of where they come from. In the same fashion, readers are also giving less credence to awards that only nominate books from a couple publishing houses. Understanding that these awards could begin to lose their luster if they don’t modernize with the times, one such award committee will take the progressive leap and nominate an indie book. It may not be this year, but it will happen soon. It will still be a while, however, until an indie books actually wins one of the top writing awards in the world.
1. A previously unpublished author will sign a deal worth over $1M with one of the big publishing houses. This happens every year and every year the same responses ensue: the publishing world will use the case to argue that traditional publishing is still alive and well, and independent authors will point to the rest of the traditionally published debut authors who received less than stellar contracts. The fact that this happens year after year shows that the publishing world is still trying to settle on a genuine identity in the 21st century.
2. BookBub will be sold, most likely to Amazon but perhaps to iBooks or Google. Bookbub is by far the most successful platform for promoting ebooks. I would guess that they are already routinely turning down offers from major companies. This will be the year that a company like Amazon or Apple makes an offer that the good folks at BookBub can’t refuse. Whichever company does buy BookBub will instantly have the #1 platform for distributing book deals, which would tie in perfectly with increasing their share of the ever-growing ebook market.
3. An independent book will be nominated for one of the major writing awards. Every year, more and more readers move away from big-name book reviewers who only give time to traditionally published works. These are readers who want to hear about the best new books, regardless of where they come from. In the same fashion, readers are also giving less credence to awards that only nominate books from a couple publishing houses. Understanding that these awards could begin to lose their luster if they don’t modernize with the times, one such award committee will take the progressive leap and nominate an indie book. It may not be this year, but it will happen soon. It will still be a while, however, until an indie books actually wins one of the top writing awards in the world.
November 30, 2015
5 Great Sci-Fi Books I Read This Year
I’ve always been a huge fan of science fiction. Every year I find new stories that remind me of just how good sci fi can be. Here are five of the best science fiction books I’ve read this year (regardless of when they were originally published).
5.
Brilliance - If you can get past a couple minor issues, this is an excellent book. The first issue, as others have noted, is that if you've read an X-men comic before you've read a story with a premise very similar to this book's, which makes the quote by Lee Child on the cover exceedingly annoying. The next is that if you drank a shot every time the author wrote, "He opened his mouth, closed it," you'd be piss drunk the entire time you read it. And third, the ending is like something Hollywood would love, which is to say predictable and much too neat and happy-feeling. After having said all of that, however, I would still recommend this book. It was fun, moved at a great pace, and Sakey did a great job of keeping the plot interesting.
4.
The Stars My Destination – As with many works of science fiction published decades ago, there were parts of this book that showed their age and parts that reminded me why the classics remain influential today. One of the pleasant surprises about this for me was that the end was the best part. Bester concludes on a high note, which every reader loves.
3.
Old Man's War - Scalzi does a great job of blending humor with action. I was also impressed with the amount of plot shifts he brought into the story. This is one of the few instances I can think of where I wish the story would have been drawn out more. I would have had no problem with the entire first book in the series being the old man's time in boot camp rather than only spending a couple chapters on that area. Either way, I'll definitely be reading more from Scalzi in the future.
2.
Ready Player One - What a pleasure to read! In an age where authors are hit over the head with the idea that the first chapter has to catch the reader's interest right away, Ready Player One has one of the best opening chapters I've read in a long time. At every plot point Cline had an endless amount of directions he could have taken the story and I never once was disappointed with the way he veered the story. One of the few books I wish might have ended abruptly and without a resolution so the chance existed for a sequel. I’m eagerly awaiting Spielberg’s movie based on the book.
1.
The Sirens of TitanThe Sirens of Titan - This is Vonnegut at his best. Ever since reading Slaughterhouse-Five I've been looking for something that could compare to it. While Vonnegut's other books are also great, they didn't combine the same blend of science fiction, humor, and grand moral tale that his masterpiece did. The Sirens of Titan is worthy of being held in the same light and is truly great science fiction. This book makes me remember why I fell in love with Vonnegut in the first place.
5.
Brilliance - If you can get past a couple minor issues, this is an excellent book. The first issue, as others have noted, is that if you've read an X-men comic before you've read a story with a premise very similar to this book's, which makes the quote by Lee Child on the cover exceedingly annoying. The next is that if you drank a shot every time the author wrote, "He opened his mouth, closed it," you'd be piss drunk the entire time you read it. And third, the ending is like something Hollywood would love, which is to say predictable and much too neat and happy-feeling. After having said all of that, however, I would still recommend this book. It was fun, moved at a great pace, and Sakey did a great job of keeping the plot interesting.4.
The Stars My Destination – As with many works of science fiction published decades ago, there were parts of this book that showed their age and parts that reminded me why the classics remain influential today. One of the pleasant surprises about this for me was that the end was the best part. Bester concludes on a high note, which every reader loves.3.
Old Man's War - Scalzi does a great job of blending humor with action. I was also impressed with the amount of plot shifts he brought into the story. This is one of the few instances I can think of where I wish the story would have been drawn out more. I would have had no problem with the entire first book in the series being the old man's time in boot camp rather than only spending a couple chapters on that area. Either way, I'll definitely be reading more from Scalzi in the future.2.
Ready Player One - What a pleasure to read! In an age where authors are hit over the head with the idea that the first chapter has to catch the reader's interest right away, Ready Player One has one of the best opening chapters I've read in a long time. At every plot point Cline had an endless amount of directions he could have taken the story and I never once was disappointed with the way he veered the story. One of the few books I wish might have ended abruptly and without a resolution so the chance existed for a sequel. I’m eagerly awaiting Spielberg’s movie based on the book.1.
The Sirens of TitanThe Sirens of Titan - This is Vonnegut at his best. Ever since reading Slaughterhouse-Five I've been looking for something that could compare to it. While Vonnegut's other books are also great, they didn't combine the same blend of science fiction, humor, and grand moral tale that his masterpiece did. The Sirens of Titan is worthy of being held in the same light and is truly great science fiction. This book makes me remember why I fell in love with Vonnegut in the first place.
November 1, 2015
3 Lessons Writers can Learn from Star Wars
With anticipation building for the upcoming ‘The Force Awakens’ Star Wars movie, I’m reminded of what made the original trilogy so great. I’ve also found myself hoping the next movie resembles the original trilogy and not the prequel trilogy, which I don’t like to acknowledge as existing.
A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi can teach today’s authors a lot about how to effectively tell a story that completely enthralls its audience. Here are three things every writer can learn from them:
1 – Don’t make your world-building pretty
One of the things I love about the original trilogy is how dirty and broken down everything is. Every ship is coated in a layer of grime. The hyperdrive doesn’t work. These are things that let viewers know the universe George Lucas created isn’t a perfect fairy-tale place. By including imperfections and dust and old blast marks, you’re left feeling that the entire galaxy is more realistic than you otherwise would. This is where I learned that stories are more effective when surroundings have some dirt on them. In other genres, maybe this means a cracked coffee mug, a car with a broken muffler, or a casket that doesn’t close correctly because of caked-on mud.
No matter what, though, don’t make the world you create a shiny, new place. It won’t feel as authentic.
2 – Don’t explain everything
Why does BobaFett think he can talk to Darth Vader as if they are equals? Where did Leia get the bounty hunter costume that she wore to sneak into Jabba’s palace? While this is explained in the extended universe of books and comics, it goes unexplained in the movies. And that’s a good thing. It’s part of what made BobaFett such an instant cult sensation. It’s part of why you wonder what every other character is doing in Jabba’s palace. While it’s important to explain plot points, it’s not necessary to explain every single aspect of a scene.
Let things go untold. Let the reader use their imagination to fill in gaps. It allows them to interpret characters and motivations as they please, and it lets you tell the core of your story faster.
3 – Do rely on the surrounding environment to show, not tell
All too often, storytellers tell the reader that their character is a badass, or they have a scene with a lot of four-letter words and a couple fight scenes to get the idea across. Look at the original Star Wars movies, though. There is no cursing. There is almost no blood. And yet viewers get the impression Han Solo can probably curse with the best of them.
Not to mention that between the Rancor, bounty hunters, and creatures lurking in the shadows, you quickly get the idea that there is plenty of suffering and death in the galaxy. Yet, none of it is shown.
Lucas created an environment where those things exist off camera. Rather than having to beat us over the head with them, Lucas focuses on the heart of the story, keeping audiences engaged throughout. From that, I learned to be more imaginative in how I “show” the true nature of my characters and their surroundings.
Do you have other lessons you’ve learned from Star Wars? If so, I’d love to hear them.
Originally published at: http://ronelvantonder.co.za/3-lessons...
A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi can teach today’s authors a lot about how to effectively tell a story that completely enthralls its audience. Here are three things every writer can learn from them:
1 – Don’t make your world-building pretty
One of the things I love about the original trilogy is how dirty and broken down everything is. Every ship is coated in a layer of grime. The hyperdrive doesn’t work. These are things that let viewers know the universe George Lucas created isn’t a perfect fairy-tale place. By including imperfections and dust and old blast marks, you’re left feeling that the entire galaxy is more realistic than you otherwise would. This is where I learned that stories are more effective when surroundings have some dirt on them. In other genres, maybe this means a cracked coffee mug, a car with a broken muffler, or a casket that doesn’t close correctly because of caked-on mud.
No matter what, though, don’t make the world you create a shiny, new place. It won’t feel as authentic.
2 – Don’t explain everything
Why does BobaFett think he can talk to Darth Vader as if they are equals? Where did Leia get the bounty hunter costume that she wore to sneak into Jabba’s palace? While this is explained in the extended universe of books and comics, it goes unexplained in the movies. And that’s a good thing. It’s part of what made BobaFett such an instant cult sensation. It’s part of why you wonder what every other character is doing in Jabba’s palace. While it’s important to explain plot points, it’s not necessary to explain every single aspect of a scene.
Let things go untold. Let the reader use their imagination to fill in gaps. It allows them to interpret characters and motivations as they please, and it lets you tell the core of your story faster.
3 – Do rely on the surrounding environment to show, not tell
All too often, storytellers tell the reader that their character is a badass, or they have a scene with a lot of four-letter words and a couple fight scenes to get the idea across. Look at the original Star Wars movies, though. There is no cursing. There is almost no blood. And yet viewers get the impression Han Solo can probably curse with the best of them.
Not to mention that between the Rancor, bounty hunters, and creatures lurking in the shadows, you quickly get the idea that there is plenty of suffering and death in the galaxy. Yet, none of it is shown.
Lucas created an environment where those things exist off camera. Rather than having to beat us over the head with them, Lucas focuses on the heart of the story, keeping audiences engaged throughout. From that, I learned to be more imaginative in how I “show” the true nature of my characters and their surroundings.
Do you have other lessons you’ve learned from Star Wars? If so, I’d love to hear them.
Originally published at: http://ronelvantonder.co.za/3-lessons...
October 15, 2015
5 Incredibly Haunting Books
There are books you read and quickly forget, and then there are books that stay with you because of how eerie they are. Here’s my list of the Top 5 Most Haunting Books I’ve read.
5. All the Names
– Jose Saramago’s book about a clerk who becomes obsessed with finding out more information about a woman after seeing her name on a document. A compelling blend of loneliness and chance make this Saramago at his best.
4. Into the Wild
– Krakauer’s nonfiction about Christopher McCandless, a young man who disappeared one day and whose body was found months later in the Alaskan wilderness. Krakauer creates a portrait of a disturbed man looking to get away from society, a person we end up realizing is closer to ourselves than we might have wanted to admit.
3. A Perfect Day for Bananafish
– J.D. Salinger’s short story about a man at the beach. I remember reading this, getting to the end, and feeling like I’d just had the wind knocked out of me. After you read it, you can’t help but look at Salinger in a completely different way and wonder if he shared any of the protagonist’s dysfunctions.
2. Night Film
– Pessl’s book reminded me of ‘Twin Peaks’ and the mystery of ‘who killed Laura Palmer?’ if it took place in a seedy off-Hollywood setting. Pessl has a great voice as a writer and immediately draws you into a world where you’re never quite sure what is truth and what is fiction. A really good book with some great writing. More importantly, it is filled with tragic characters you can’t easily forget.
1. The Fates Will Find Their Way
– This is the most haunting book I’ve ever read and my favorite book of 2011. Pittard’s story centers around a girl who vanishes and the boys who are never able, even as adults, to stop wondering what happened to her. It shares a lot of similarities with ‘The Virgin Suicides’ but I think Pittard’s books is the better of the two. Read this and try not to keep thinking about it long after you’ve read it.
5. All the Names
– Jose Saramago’s book about a clerk who becomes obsessed with finding out more information about a woman after seeing her name on a document. A compelling blend of loneliness and chance make this Saramago at his best. 4. Into the Wild
– Krakauer’s nonfiction about Christopher McCandless, a young man who disappeared one day and whose body was found months later in the Alaskan wilderness. Krakauer creates a portrait of a disturbed man looking to get away from society, a person we end up realizing is closer to ourselves than we might have wanted to admit. 3. A Perfect Day for Bananafish
– J.D. Salinger’s short story about a man at the beach. I remember reading this, getting to the end, and feeling like I’d just had the wind knocked out of me. After you read it, you can’t help but look at Salinger in a completely different way and wonder if he shared any of the protagonist’s dysfunctions. 2. Night Film
– Pessl’s book reminded me of ‘Twin Peaks’ and the mystery of ‘who killed Laura Palmer?’ if it took place in a seedy off-Hollywood setting. Pessl has a great voice as a writer and immediately draws you into a world where you’re never quite sure what is truth and what is fiction. A really good book with some great writing. More importantly, it is filled with tragic characters you can’t easily forget. 1. The Fates Will Find Their Way
– This is the most haunting book I’ve ever read and my favorite book of 2011. Pittard’s story centers around a girl who vanishes and the boys who are never able, even as adults, to stop wondering what happened to her. It shares a lot of similarities with ‘The Virgin Suicides’ but I think Pittard’s books is the better of the two. Read this and try not to keep thinking about it long after you’ve read it.
September 28, 2015
Now available: The Theta Prophecy
The treasure at Oak Island. JFK’s assassination. A tyrannous regime’s inner-workings. Welcome to The Theta Prophecy, where alternate history meets modern dystopian.
Irreverent but insightful, The Theta Prophecy is an adventure spanning centuries. More than just another dystopian story, it offers a disturbing vision of the future that will leave you asking, what is reality and what is fiction? And most importantly, can the Tyranny be stopped?
Don’t miss the book Kirkus called “A terrifying glimpse at a believable future.”
Get your copy today!
I'm also doing one last GoodReads giveaway for it. Make sure you sign up for a chance to win a signed copy of the paperback.
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
Irreverent but insightful, The Theta Prophecy is an adventure spanning centuries. More than just another dystopian story, it offers a disturbing vision of the future that will leave you asking, what is reality and what is fiction? And most importantly, can the Tyranny be stopped?
Don’t miss the book Kirkus called “A terrifying glimpse at a believable future.”
Get your copy today!
I'm also doing one last GoodReads giveaway for it. Make sure you sign up for a chance to win a signed copy of the paperback.
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
August 4, 2015
Cover Reveal: The Theta Prophecy
I'm very excited to share the cover of my next novel with everyone. I hope you love it as much as I do.
The Theta Prophecy is scheduled to be released on September 28th. While it takes place in the same world as The Theta Timeline, it has different characters and a different story, so it doesn't matter which one you read first.
I'll be doing a couple GoodReads giveaways for it. The next one will begin on Sept 29 so make sure you enter for a chance to win a signed copy.
The Theta Prophecy is scheduled to be released on September 28th. While it takes place in the same world as The Theta Timeline, it has different characters and a different story, so it doesn't matter which one you read first.
I'll be doing a couple GoodReads giveaways for it. The next one will begin on Sept 29 so make sure you enter for a chance to win a signed copy.
