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October 17, 2014
October 16, 2014
Interview with the Author
For anyone who missed the chaos of my book launch yesterday, I thought I’d share an interview I did with my fellow banana man C S Bailey.
Here it is:
Nav Logan, the man, the mystery of Ireland. We met under the digital moon light of the kindle user’s forum and we have spoken pretty much every bloody day since. Even when I’m feeling psychotic, Nav pops up with a picture of a cute kitten to cheer up my day.
We have since worked on two short stories together and now a third, the soon released Happy Halloween.
Today, Nav releases his third book in his popular Storm-bringer Saga so to celebrate his release; here are some questions with the author of the day.
1. So Mr. Nav, did you just wake up on one foggy morning and decide you wanted to write a book? Or was it a life-long dream?
My first book was a bit of an accident actually. It started out as a poem, which will be featured on a forthcoming compilation. At the time, I was working for a local organic food cooperative and business was slow, so I started to write the first chapter to while away the day. My co-workers, Celine and Marie, asked me what I was doing, and soon wanted to read the story. Every day for the next month or so, I would start my day by clearing all my work for the day, and then I would read the last chapter and give it a brief edit. Then I would write the next chapter. It just grew and grew until finally the book was complete. A special thanks to Celine and Marie, and to my kids, Liam and Darragh. They were my first fans.
2. Why don’t you tell us a bit about the Storm-Bringer Saga and what you hope to achieve by its end?
LOL, have we got all night? The Storm-Bringer Saga is a work of epic fantasy, so there is an awful lot going on. There are a whole heap of plots and subplots all twisted together and enough cast to make a director pull his hair out. There are twenty one gods and forty two main characters, plus other bit parts.
That said, the heart of the story is about Maerlin, the girl who will become a Storm-Bringer and is destined to save the world. It’s about her and the challenges she has to endure, the friends she meets, the enemies she vanquishes and what she has to go through to become the Storm-Bringer. It is a coming of age adventure filled with laughs, tension, horror and feel-good factor. Sadly, there are no unicorns.
3. What are your feelings on being told you look like Star Wars maestro George Lucas?
I think you have that wrong, Chris. It’s the other way around. Poor Lucas is always calling me up complaining that people keep demanding his autograph, but when they find out it’s not me, they are crestfallen.
4. You’re throwing a dinner party and you have room for three guests. Which three authors, past and present would you invite?
Mmmm, that’s a tough one. So many to choose from. James Herbert, David Eddings, and George Orwell, but there are so many other great authors knocking at the door, including my fellow Banana men.
5. What advice would you give to someone desperately wanting to write their first book?
Stop thinking about it and get on with it. Thinking will achieve nothing. Expect difficulties and problems, but get on with it and persevere.
Also, before thinking of publishing, hire a good proofreader and editor, if at all possible. There is only so much that you, or friends and family can spot. There will be errors, expect them and try to do the best you can. There will be critics and set backs , so grow a thick skin, but believe in yourself. Everyone has a story to tell.
6. You’re currently working on a collection of drabbles, a collection of poems and a collection of short stories, why don’t you tell us a bit about that?
I’ve been writing poems and short stories since I was a kid, drabbles came later, but I can handle it, I’m not addicted. It’s just a phase, honest! Anyway, I have loads of good ones sitting around so I thought I’d make a compilation up. When I started to compile them, I realized just how much I had lying around. I Had enough for three books, let alone one. So I might do a series, a mix of drabbles poems and short stories, or I might do three separate books . I’m still editing, but I have about 150 drabbles, 100 poems and around twenty short stories. Many of them are on my webpage, but there are a few surprises too
7. You’re on a Desert Island, a rabid panther tries to chew on your leg; do you shove your copy of Maybe, Misery in its mouth, knowing it’s your only form of entertainment? Or do you save it and pray that its teeth aren’t that sharp?
8. Being a long standing member of the indie community, what would you say is your favorite part of it?
I’m not long standing, I prefer to sit down when I’m typing. Children take note. Stop standing over your lap tops. It’s bad for your backs. You’ll regret it later. … and rucksacks! Forget about them. They may look cool, but wheels make travel so much easier!
Where was I , Oh yes. The Indie author community. There are some great people I’ve met, friendly, and willing to give advice and a helping hand out. And what talent! The Book Industry turns their noses up at Indie Authors, but they are missing out on some really good books.
9. Having never met Bryan Thomas in real life, do you believe he is actual a talking unicorn, trying to find his place in the world by using social networking to change our perceptions of talking animals?
I met my wife on line and we’ve been together for thirteen years now. People warn you about meeting strangers on line and there is a lot of sense in it, ask my wife. She met a right weirdo :-P.
As for Bryan. Personally, I think he is an Alien spy, sent to earth to investigate all life forms. He is still trying to figure it all out. It can’t be easy. The English language makes no sense, and as for TV, don’t get me started…
10. And last of all, what is your favorite book of all time?
I can’t chose a favorite. That’s like saying which of my kids is the favorite! My favorite series of books is the Belgariad by David Eddings. It’s light hearted, funny as hell and a great fantasy adventure. These are the books that inspired me to read.
Here it is:
Nav Logan, the man, the mystery of Ireland. We met under the digital moon light of the kindle user’s forum and we have spoken pretty much every bloody day since. Even when I’m feeling psychotic, Nav pops up with a picture of a cute kitten to cheer up my day.
We have since worked on two short stories together and now a third, the soon released Happy Halloween.
Today, Nav releases his third book in his popular Storm-bringer Saga so to celebrate his release; here are some questions with the author of the day.
1. So Mr. Nav, did you just wake up on one foggy morning and decide you wanted to write a book? Or was it a life-long dream?
My first book was a bit of an accident actually. It started out as a poem, which will be featured on a forthcoming compilation. At the time, I was working for a local organic food cooperative and business was slow, so I started to write the first chapter to while away the day. My co-workers, Celine and Marie, asked me what I was doing, and soon wanted to read the story. Every day for the next month or so, I would start my day by clearing all my work for the day, and then I would read the last chapter and give it a brief edit. Then I would write the next chapter. It just grew and grew until finally the book was complete. A special thanks to Celine and Marie, and to my kids, Liam and Darragh. They were my first fans.
2. Why don’t you tell us a bit about the Storm-Bringer Saga and what you hope to achieve by its end?
LOL, have we got all night? The Storm-Bringer Saga is a work of epic fantasy, so there is an awful lot going on. There are a whole heap of plots and subplots all twisted together and enough cast to make a director pull his hair out. There are twenty one gods and forty two main characters, plus other bit parts.
That said, the heart of the story is about Maerlin, the girl who will become a Storm-Bringer and is destined to save the world. It’s about her and the challenges she has to endure, the friends she meets, the enemies she vanquishes and what she has to go through to become the Storm-Bringer. It is a coming of age adventure filled with laughs, tension, horror and feel-good factor. Sadly, there are no unicorns.
3. What are your feelings on being told you look like Star Wars maestro George Lucas?
I think you have that wrong, Chris. It’s the other way around. Poor Lucas is always calling me up complaining that people keep demanding his autograph, but when they find out it’s not me, they are crestfallen.
4. You’re throwing a dinner party and you have room for three guests. Which three authors, past and present would you invite?
Mmmm, that’s a tough one. So many to choose from. James Herbert, David Eddings, and George Orwell, but there are so many other great authors knocking at the door, including my fellow Banana men.
5. What advice would you give to someone desperately wanting to write their first book?
Stop thinking about it and get on with it. Thinking will achieve nothing. Expect difficulties and problems, but get on with it and persevere.
Also, before thinking of publishing, hire a good proofreader and editor, if at all possible. There is only so much that you, or friends and family can spot. There will be errors, expect them and try to do the best you can. There will be critics and set backs , so grow a thick skin, but believe in yourself. Everyone has a story to tell.
6. You’re currently working on a collection of drabbles, a collection of poems and a collection of short stories, why don’t you tell us a bit about that?
I’ve been writing poems and short stories since I was a kid, drabbles came later, but I can handle it, I’m not addicted. It’s just a phase, honest! Anyway, I have loads of good ones sitting around so I thought I’d make a compilation up. When I started to compile them, I realized just how much I had lying around. I Had enough for three books, let alone one. So I might do a series, a mix of drabbles poems and short stories, or I might do three separate books . I’m still editing, but I have about 150 drabbles, 100 poems and around twenty short stories. Many of them are on my webpage, but there are a few surprises too
7. You’re on a Desert Island, a rabid panther tries to chew on your leg; do you shove your copy of Maybe, Misery in its mouth, knowing it’s your only form of entertainment? Or do you save it and pray that its teeth aren’t that sharp?
8. Being a long standing member of the indie community, what would you say is your favorite part of it?
I’m not long standing, I prefer to sit down when I’m typing. Children take note. Stop standing over your lap tops. It’s bad for your backs. You’ll regret it later. … and rucksacks! Forget about them. They may look cool, but wheels make travel so much easier!
Where was I , Oh yes. The Indie author community. There are some great people I’ve met, friendly, and willing to give advice and a helping hand out. And what talent! The Book Industry turns their noses up at Indie Authors, but they are missing out on some really good books.
9. Having never met Bryan Thomas in real life, do you believe he is actual a talking unicorn, trying to find his place in the world by using social networking to change our perceptions of talking animals?
I met my wife on line and we’ve been together for thirteen years now. People warn you about meeting strangers on line and there is a lot of sense in it, ask my wife. She met a right weirdo :-P.
As for Bryan. Personally, I think he is an Alien spy, sent to earth to investigate all life forms. He is still trying to figure it all out. It can’t be easy. The English language makes no sense, and as for TV, don’t get me started…
10. And last of all, what is your favorite book of all time?
I can’t chose a favorite. That’s like saying which of my kids is the favorite! My favorite series of books is the Belgariad by David Eddings. It’s light hearted, funny as hell and a great fantasy adventure. These are the books that inspired me to read.
October 13, 2014
A Last Relief
Ok Authors, here is a challenge for you. You're writing your next blockbuster novel and the hero of the hour, or heroine, has to die in chapter nine. How are they going to die? I'll start the ball rolling
*** I couldn’t help but convert this into a drabble***
A Last Relief
*** I couldn’t help but convert this into a drabble***
A Last Relief
October 12, 2014
book review
a review of the new book: many thanks to Ava, not only did she help with the final proof read but she wrote a great review too.
My review of ARC of The Black Knights of Crom Cruach (The Storm-Bringer Saga Book 3) by the fabulous Nav Logan Author:The Storm-bringer Saga and it's ready for preorder folks! - http://authl.it/B00ODY4TOM?d
'This is the third book in the fabulous Storm-Bringer Saga and I have to say I loved it just as much as the first two. I'll try and not give any spoilers but boy oh boy are we in for a surprise with Malachi! That's not the only surprise in this instalment, there's lots going on with Maerlin and the Dragon King too! And WHAT a revelation regarding the Gods! Edge of your seat exciting, loved it utterly! If you like Epic Fantasy then this series is for you, tho, of course start with book 1. The world building and character development is wonderful and kept me turning the pages, then having to go back and read again as I was supposed to be proofing lol! Dark and menacing at times and lighthearted and funny at others. Mr Logan is a very talented story teller and I already crave the next one! Thank you for allowing me to read this ARC and please hurry up with the next!
My review of ARC of The Black Knights of Crom Cruach (The Storm-Bringer Saga Book 3) by the fabulous Nav Logan Author:The Storm-bringer Saga and it's ready for preorder folks! - http://authl.it/B00ODY4TOM?d
'This is the third book in the fabulous Storm-Bringer Saga and I have to say I loved it just as much as the first two. I'll try and not give any spoilers but boy oh boy are we in for a surprise with Malachi! That's not the only surprise in this instalment, there's lots going on with Maerlin and the Dragon King too! And WHAT a revelation regarding the Gods! Edge of your seat exciting, loved it utterly! If you like Epic Fantasy then this series is for you, tho, of course start with book 1. The world building and character development is wonderful and kept me turning the pages, then having to go back and read again as I was supposed to be proofing lol! Dark and menacing at times and lighthearted and funny at others. Mr Logan is a very talented story teller and I already crave the next one! Thank you for allowing me to read this ARC and please hurry up with the next!
