L.G.A. McIntyre's Blog, page 3
March 17, 2014
The Heir of Milar
Hey, Just for fun I've started a short story on Wattpad!
Check out part one of The Heir of Milar, and be sure to leave comments!
http://www.wattpad.com/story/13787936...
Check out part one of The Heir of Milar, and be sure to leave comments!
http://www.wattpad.com/story/13787936...
March 14, 2014
The Rebel - by L.G.A. McIntyre
THE REBEL - by L.G.A. McIntyre
Book 2, Lies of Lesser Gods
There are events that resonate with the thunderous crash of portents. They seep into stone and bone, and halt time for a schismatic shift of perceptions and of ideals; an historical pivot.
All that comes after can trace its origin back to that nexus. It is the breeder of regrets and laments of if only. It is the path running off a cliff that cannot be seen until the rock crumbles beneath imprudent feet, and it is too late to take it back, to leap towards safety.
Sometimes, a site will forever resound from such presages; a deafening aftermath that echoes in the thick pounding of hearts, in the slick sweat on palms, and in the flicker of movement caught in the corner of an eye. This is the maker of ghosts upon ancient battlefields.
In the end, perhaps, it is naught but fate’s loom anchoring itself for a new design; that the sun should continue to rise and set, and the moon to wax and wane, and that mankind should ruin themselves in the pursuit of destiny. Sometimes the storm can start within the beat of an eagle’s wings, sometimes within an imprudent kiss.
Coming - August 2014
Book 2, Lies of Lesser Gods
There are events that resonate with the thunderous crash of portents. They seep into stone and bone, and halt time for a schismatic shift of perceptions and of ideals; an historical pivot.
All that comes after can trace its origin back to that nexus. It is the breeder of regrets and laments of if only. It is the path running off a cliff that cannot be seen until the rock crumbles beneath imprudent feet, and it is too late to take it back, to leap towards safety.
Sometimes, a site will forever resound from such presages; a deafening aftermath that echoes in the thick pounding of hearts, in the slick sweat on palms, and in the flicker of movement caught in the corner of an eye. This is the maker of ghosts upon ancient battlefields.
In the end, perhaps, it is naught but fate’s loom anchoring itself for a new design; that the sun should continue to rise and set, and the moon to wax and wane, and that mankind should ruin themselves in the pursuit of destiny. Sometimes the storm can start within the beat of an eagle’s wings, sometimes within an imprudent kiss.
Coming - August 2014
March 9, 2014
Fantasy Book Free Giveaway
Announcing our Easter Rafflecopter Literary Giveaway!
Enter our Free Giveaway, and you could win some great Fantasy books, including 1 of 5 ebook copies of The Exile.
Enter through our website @ http://lgamcintyre.com/book-giveaways/ or
Click the Giveaway tab on our Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/lgamcintyre
Enter our Free Giveaway, and you could win some great Fantasy books, including 1 of 5 ebook copies of The Exile.
Enter through our website @ http://lgamcintyre.com/book-giveaways/ or
Click the Giveaway tab on our Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/lgamcintyre
February 26, 2014
*Free* Webcast - Live Author Reading
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/indie-lit...
Free Live Video Webcast
Join me for a reading from my breakout novel, The Exile - Lies of Lesser Gods Book One with Q/A to follow. I will discuss the genesis of the characters, give some enticing hints about what to expect in the upcoming Lies of Lesser Gods Book Two - The Rebel, and the future of the series.
Join the conversation on the Live TweetUP using: #theExile
Connect with me, I love to hear from you!:
Twitter: @lgamcintyre or @LOLG_theExile
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lgamcintyre
Free Chapter Preview available from the Author's Website: http://www.lgamcintyre.com
Free Live Video Webcast
Join me for a reading from my breakout novel, The Exile - Lies of Lesser Gods Book One with Q/A to follow. I will discuss the genesis of the characters, give some enticing hints about what to expect in the upcoming Lies of Lesser Gods Book Two - The Rebel, and the future of the series.
Join the conversation on the Live TweetUP using: #theExile
Connect with me, I love to hear from you!:
Twitter: @lgamcintyre or @LOLG_theExile
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lgamcintyre
Free Chapter Preview available from the Author's Website: http://www.lgamcintyre.com
February 17, 2014
Let me Share my Passion with You!
Let me share my passion with you. This is what every author wants.
Marketing, as a new author, is difficult. As an unknown, people are justifiably leery of taking a leap of faith with their hard earned money.
I have been very fortunate with The Exile. It is currently in the running for an Aurora Award, an IPPY Award and an E-LIT Award. Sales of the book have been very good!
The support of wonderful people like you can raise awareness and excitement for your favourite books!
Only you can make it possible for authors to share their passion. Your support, is vital to their success.
What I mean by support is simply this:
From a Fan on Twitter:
#TheExile is like Lord of the Rings with hot romance sauce sprinkled in. Yummy! #GoodReads@LGAMcIntyre@LOLG_theExile
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Praise for The Exile: ( from readers' comments at http://lgamcintyre.com )
... I have read a few books in 2013 and I loved them most. But this one has been THE book that blown me away. First of my top five, I lived it, I dreamt of it and long after I closed it, it stayed with me.
Whatever you do, do NOT forget to let me know when Rebels is out. In the meantime, I may have a quick re-read.
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... Just finished reading The Exile and can honestly say that it was the best book I’ve read in a long time. I’m on my second go around and its as exciting as the first.
I am so looking forward to its counterpart The Rebel and was wondering if you could give a hint as to when it will be out!
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You need to know how amazing, humbling and encouraging it is, to receive this kind of support. Better than money any day.
Love an Author Today!
Share it, tweet it, Get Social with your friends, help your authors to make noise about their amazing books!
The Impact of your kindness is measured in their gratitude and success.
So Tweet It #GreatBooks
I bet we can make it TREND!
Your support keeps your favourite authors working full time on their dream and allows them to share their passion. Imagine the power of your click and your share. That is your consumer's power.
Thank-you for your time and consideration. Before you go, Please share this article. Every click helps along the road to an author's goal!
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Marketing, as a new author, is difficult. As an unknown, people are justifiably leery of taking a leap of faith with their hard earned money.
I have been very fortunate with The Exile. It is currently in the running for an Aurora Award, an IPPY Award and an E-LIT Award. Sales of the book have been very good!
The support of wonderful people like you can raise awareness and excitement for your favourite books!
Only you can make it possible for authors to share their passion. Your support, is vital to their success.
What I mean by support is simply this:
From a Fan on Twitter:
#TheExile is like Lord of the Rings with hot romance sauce sprinkled in. Yummy! #GoodReads@LGAMcIntyre@LOLG_theExile
***************************************************
Praise for The Exile: ( from readers' comments at http://lgamcintyre.com )
... I have read a few books in 2013 and I loved them most. But this one has been THE book that blown me away. First of my top five, I lived it, I dreamt of it and long after I closed it, it stayed with me.
Whatever you do, do NOT forget to let me know when Rebels is out. In the meantime, I may have a quick re-read.
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... Just finished reading The Exile and can honestly say that it was the best book I’ve read in a long time. I’m on my second go around and its as exciting as the first.
I am so looking forward to its counterpart The Rebel and was wondering if you could give a hint as to when it will be out!
----------
***************************************************
You need to know how amazing, humbling and encouraging it is, to receive this kind of support. Better than money any day.
Love an Author Today!
Share it, tweet it, Get Social with your friends, help your authors to make noise about their amazing books!
The Impact of your kindness is measured in their gratitude and success.
So Tweet It #GreatBooks
I bet we can make it TREND!
Your support keeps your favourite authors working full time on their dream and allows them to share their passion. Imagine the power of your click and your share. That is your consumer's power.
Thank-you for your time and consideration. Before you go, Please share this article. Every click helps along the road to an author's goal!
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February 8, 2014
Writing a Book Series
I have many people ask me: Is there a different skill set to writing a book series than writing a stand-alone novel?
Writing a series of books can be much more difficult than a standalone novel, as the tone of the books, the story lines, and plot twists all need to sustain themselves throughout multiple novels.
I feel that a series can take two forms:
1) Multiple standalone books featuring the same characters, with nods to a unifying story arch. They usually continue years or weeks in story time after each other. Any of these books can be picked up and enjoyed without necessarily having to read the preceding books in the series.
Examples:
Repairman Jack Series - F.Paul Wilson
The Stainless Steel Rat Series - Harry Harrison
Retief Series - Keith Laumer
2) Multiple books that are continuances of the overall story and usually have a Series Title as well as Book Title. There is usually no story time lag between books - they are true continuances. The series books are not standalone, you need to have read the preceding issues.
Examples:
The Belgariad - David Eddings
Shannara Series - Terry Brooks
Game of Thrones - George R.R. Martin
The Rebel, Lies of Lesser Gods Book Two is written and in the process of being edited and definitely falls under the second category. It is actually harder for me to write than The Exile , book one of the series.
The Exile , as the establishing book of Lies of Lesser Gods, set the tone for the remainder of the adventure. For book two, The Rebel, I am now constrained to maintaining this tone. I want to do it right - and that means Rewrites. But regardless, it is a labour of love. I am passionate about the characters and what befalls them, their trials, their loves and hates, and how these forces shape and change them over time. I know I have it right when I get lost in the story, and forget that I'm supposed to be copy editing.
But maintaining all the story lines and arcs can become quite confusing, especially as book three of the series sits in the gate awaiting treatment.
I suppose every author has their own way of dealing with maintaining the story. This is mine.
I have a large card collection, stored in an old recipe box, that contains every character, what they look like, what motivates them, any quirks, and any conflicts. I also have a story map - complete with pins anchoring string of different colours - that shows the evolution of story lines, how they interact with the characters and the outcomes of each. In the end, the strings interact with each other and eventually, hopefully, untangle by the end of the series!
This helps me to maintain the tone of the tale, avoid any logic bombs, and ensure strong motivations and purposes for the characters.
Do you have a better way, or another way? Let me know!
Writing a series of books can be much more difficult than a standalone novel, as the tone of the books, the story lines, and plot twists all need to sustain themselves throughout multiple novels.
I feel that a series can take two forms:
1) Multiple standalone books featuring the same characters, with nods to a unifying story arch. They usually continue years or weeks in story time after each other. Any of these books can be picked up and enjoyed without necessarily having to read the preceding books in the series.
Examples:
Repairman Jack Series - F.Paul Wilson
The Stainless Steel Rat Series - Harry Harrison
Retief Series - Keith Laumer
2) Multiple books that are continuances of the overall story and usually have a Series Title as well as Book Title. There is usually no story time lag between books - they are true continuances. The series books are not standalone, you need to have read the preceding issues.
Examples:
The Belgariad - David Eddings
Shannara Series - Terry Brooks
Game of Thrones - George R.R. Martin
The Rebel, Lies of Lesser Gods Book Two is written and in the process of being edited and definitely falls under the second category. It is actually harder for me to write than The Exile , book one of the series.
The Exile , as the establishing book of Lies of Lesser Gods, set the tone for the remainder of the adventure. For book two, The Rebel, I am now constrained to maintaining this tone. I want to do it right - and that means Rewrites. But regardless, it is a labour of love. I am passionate about the characters and what befalls them, their trials, their loves and hates, and how these forces shape and change them over time. I know I have it right when I get lost in the story, and forget that I'm supposed to be copy editing.
But maintaining all the story lines and arcs can become quite confusing, especially as book three of the series sits in the gate awaiting treatment.
I suppose every author has their own way of dealing with maintaining the story. This is mine.
I have a large card collection, stored in an old recipe box, that contains every character, what they look like, what motivates them, any quirks, and any conflicts. I also have a story map - complete with pins anchoring string of different colours - that shows the evolution of story lines, how they interact with the characters and the outcomes of each. In the end, the strings interact with each other and eventually, hopefully, untangle by the end of the series!
This helps me to maintain the tone of the tale, avoid any logic bombs, and ensure strong motivations and purposes for the characters.
Do you have a better way, or another way? Let me know!
January 31, 2014
Book Giveaway Alert!!!
RaffleCopter Book Giveaway Alert!!
Here's exciting opportunity to win great prizes including 5 e-book copies of The Exile, Amazon Gift Cards, and much more!
Contest closes on February 28th.
Get more details and enter here:
http://www.lgamcintyre.com/
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Good Luck!!
Here's exciting opportunity to win great prizes including 5 e-book copies of The Exile, Amazon Gift Cards, and much more!
Contest closes on February 28th.
Get more details and enter here:
http://www.lgamcintyre.com/
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Good Luck!!
December 22, 2013
The Exile - Milestone
Another great day book signing! The fans in Central British Columbia, Canada are fantastic!!!
When I got back, I had a message from a good friend that my book has been purchased by the North Vancouver Public Library. What an awesome early Christmas present!!!
So anyone in the Vancouver, Canada area who wants to read the book, you can check it out of the North Vancouver public Library! After you read it, be sure to send me your feedback, either here, or at my author website: lgamcintyre.com
Merry Christmas!!!
When I got back, I had a message from a good friend that my book has been purchased by the North Vancouver Public Library. What an awesome early Christmas present!!!
So anyone in the Vancouver, Canada area who wants to read the book, you can check it out of the North Vancouver public Library! After you read it, be sure to send me your feedback, either here, or at my author website: lgamcintyre.com
Merry Christmas!!!
December 1, 2013
The Exile - Goodreads Contest Giveaway Winners
A Special Congratulations to our Contest Winners!
We have just finished our GoodReads book giveaway to win 1 of 5 signed copies of The Exile, and here are our lucky winners!
Heather Schwandner, USA
Jennifer Schmidt, USA
Tiffany Marks, USA
Mia Redgrave, Australia
Colleen Burns, USA
Thank-you to everyone who participated. The contest is now complete. I hope you enjoy The Exile. Remember that books give the special gift of imagination and adventure, so make sure there is one under every tree this holiday season.
Cheers,
L.G.A. McIntyre
http://lgamcintyre.com
We have just finished our GoodReads book giveaway to win 1 of 5 signed copies of The Exile, and here are our lucky winners!
Heather Schwandner, USA
Jennifer Schmidt, USA
Tiffany Marks, USA
Mia Redgrave, Australia
Colleen Burns, USA
Thank-you to everyone who participated. The contest is now complete. I hope you enjoy The Exile. Remember that books give the special gift of imagination and adventure, so make sure there is one under every tree this holiday season.
Cheers,
L.G.A. McIntyre
http://lgamcintyre.com
November 23, 2013
Anne McCaffrey
A Huge Loss to the Scifi/Fantasy community, Anne McCaffrey was one of the great influencers of my love of this genre.
Here is a lovely write-up by the NY Times.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/24/art...
Here is a lovely write-up by the NY Times.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/24/art...
