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February 18, 2014
News Week - 02/17/14
I hope you enjoyed the Valentine's Day gift last week! I have been busy at work revising a new YA novel.
Now... More reviews!
--Whimsical Nature reviews CLAN!
"Realm Lovejoy did a brilliant job creating characters that may have all the same physical attributes, but they all had their own quirks, even if their society didn’t allow them to display these traits in public."--Whimsical Nature
--Mary's Cup of Tea reviews CLAN! (Contains spoilers.)
"It's really a unique story and the author really has a great imagination to think up something like this, but it would be awful to live on a planet where everyone is cloned and they unfortunately, only have one species, the male to clone, so all of the clones are males that look like just one man."--Mary's Cup of Tea
I enjoy hearing from everyone about their experience reading CLAN. Thank you for the letters!
--Realm
Now... More reviews!
--Whimsical Nature reviews CLAN!
"Realm Lovejoy did a brilliant job creating characters that may have all the same physical attributes, but they all had their own quirks, even if their society didn’t allow them to display these traits in public."--Whimsical Nature
--Mary's Cup of Tea reviews CLAN! (Contains spoilers.)
"It's really a unique story and the author really has a great imagination to think up something like this, but it would be awful to live on a planet where everyone is cloned and they unfortunately, only have one species, the male to clone, so all of the clones are males that look like just one man."--Mary's Cup of Tea
I enjoy hearing from everyone about their experience reading CLAN. Thank you for the letters!
--Realm
February 14, 2014
CLAN - VDAY FREE DAY
Happy Valentine's Day from CLAN! To share the love, I am giving CLAN eBook away for free on Valentine's Day! Please enjoy!
Are you celebrating with champagne? Why not try a Clan-style champagne?
Enjoy the free book!
--Realm
Are you celebrating with champagne? Why not try a Clan-style champagne?
Enjoy the free book!
--Realm
February 11, 2014
News Week - 02/10/14
This week starts out with more reviews!
--Spiced Latte Reads reviews CLAN!
--Gateway to a Different World reviews CLAN! (Note: You might just want to read the last half if you don't want spoilers.)
Also, keep an eye out for a special surprise on Valentine's Day!
--Realm
--Spiced Latte Reads reviews CLAN!
--Gateway to a Different World reviews CLAN! (Note: You might just want to read the last half if you don't want spoilers.)
Also, keep an eye out for a special surprise on Valentine's Day!
--Realm
February 4, 2014
January 29, 2014
CLAN - Cartoony Art
During the summer I practiced drawing in cartoony style. You're probably used to seeing more of my dark serious art, so this will be something different. I chose my CLAN characters to draw...and today, I will show them to you!
Six years ago, I wrote down three names on a piece of paper: Twain, Buster, Chad. The three names created a strange electricity with each other. I knew, without having written CLAN yet--that these three were going to be the main characters. And I knew the three were quite different from each other. These guys were the reason why I finished my first draft.
So here's a quick intro to the three!
TWAIN (numbered 1672) is the main character. He was illegally created to be different from his fellow brethren. His creator hid him for most of Twain's young life. Growing up sheltered, he is naive at times and apprehensive, very analytical, observant, and contemplative. He is the most level-headed of the three characters. Having studied in isolation, Twain is smart and talented with computers. He will never judge you without understanding you first. If there's a mystery, Twain will find the answers. Above all else, Twain is pure and transparent--a quality that wins Buster and Chad's trust.
BUSTER (numbered 1249) is Twain's first friend. Buster believes in individualism and the idea of "narcissism" doesn't seem to bother him. He loves to ride on his airboard. Buster is the most dynamic and loudest of the three main characters. He talks a lot, has a lot of opinions, has a lot of things to do, and wants to shake things up. He is idealistic and aspires to help other Clans who are in trouble. He has a strong sense of justice--though he has a tendency to twist justice to suit himself. He is warm, outgoing, and friendly. However, Buster is not all what he seems to be—he has secrets and a dark side that he keeps hidden—and this side will only show when you least expect it.
CHAD (numbered 1348) starts out as Twain's bully. Chad is the most conservative of the three main characters and can be pretty stubborn and narrow-minded. He is "narci-phobic" and hates anything out of the ordinary. He wants to be a perfect Clan; perfectly Unified. But there's a passionate spark in him that causes him to not quite fit in with his sterile clones. This causes him to be grumpy most of the time. However, Chad has the biggest heart and will be the first to help his friend. He is short-tempered, emotional, sensitive, and brutally honest—he will never tell a lie. If you're lucky enough to win his love and loyalty...he will protect you till the end of time.
I hope you enjoyed my drawings and the character bios! It is my hope that readers of CLAN will love these boys as much as I do.
--Realm
Six years ago, I wrote down three names on a piece of paper: Twain, Buster, Chad. The three names created a strange electricity with each other. I knew, without having written CLAN yet--that these three were going to be the main characters. And I knew the three were quite different from each other. These guys were the reason why I finished my first draft.
So here's a quick intro to the three!
TWAIN (numbered 1672) is the main character. He was illegally created to be different from his fellow brethren. His creator hid him for most of Twain's young life. Growing up sheltered, he is naive at times and apprehensive, very analytical, observant, and contemplative. He is the most level-headed of the three characters. Having studied in isolation, Twain is smart and talented with computers. He will never judge you without understanding you first. If there's a mystery, Twain will find the answers. Above all else, Twain is pure and transparent--a quality that wins Buster and Chad's trust.
BUSTER (numbered 1249) is Twain's first friend. Buster believes in individualism and the idea of "narcissism" doesn't seem to bother him. He loves to ride on his airboard. Buster is the most dynamic and loudest of the three main characters. He talks a lot, has a lot of opinions, has a lot of things to do, and wants to shake things up. He is idealistic and aspires to help other Clans who are in trouble. He has a strong sense of justice--though he has a tendency to twist justice to suit himself. He is warm, outgoing, and friendly. However, Buster is not all what he seems to be—he has secrets and a dark side that he keeps hidden—and this side will only show when you least expect it.
CHAD (numbered 1348) starts out as Twain's bully. Chad is the most conservative of the three main characters and can be pretty stubborn and narrow-minded. He is "narci-phobic" and hates anything out of the ordinary. He wants to be a perfect Clan; perfectly Unified. But there's a passionate spark in him that causes him to not quite fit in with his sterile clones. This causes him to be grumpy most of the time. However, Chad has the biggest heart and will be the first to help his friend. He is short-tempered, emotional, sensitive, and brutally honest—he will never tell a lie. If you're lucky enough to win his love and loyalty...he will protect you till the end of time. I hope you enjoyed my drawings and the character bios! It is my hope that readers of CLAN will love these boys as much as I do.
--Realm
January 27, 2014
News Week - 01/27/14
This week starts with two reviews!
--Gin's Book Notes and Design reviews CLAN!
"I think the world building is fantastic but I also feel that the actual story is unique. It takes so many unexpected turns and has layers to it that is unusual in books today."--Gin's Book Notes and Design
--Ashleigh at Gluten Free + 2 reviews CLAN!
"By the ending i was so excited and nervous and surprised. It was not what I was anticipating at all! i love it when a book is able to end completely different than you expect and does it well. Clan does this and more. It is a solid addition to science fiction novels."--Ashleigh Swerdfeger
On Wednesday I am posting pics of mini Clans that I drew! Hope you'll like 'em!
Cheers,
--Realm
--Gin's Book Notes and Design reviews CLAN!
"I think the world building is fantastic but I also feel that the actual story is unique. It takes so many unexpected turns and has layers to it that is unusual in books today."--Gin's Book Notes and Design
--Ashleigh at Gluten Free + 2 reviews CLAN!
"By the ending i was so excited and nervous and surprised. It was not what I was anticipating at all! i love it when a book is able to end completely different than you expect and does it well. Clan does this and more. It is a solid addition to science fiction novels."--Ashleigh Swerdfeger
On Wednesday I am posting pics of mini Clans that I drew! Hope you'll like 'em!
Cheers,
--Realm
January 22, 2014
CLAN - Book Release Party Pt.3 - Cocktails!
Clan-themed cocktails!!!! I was excited to come up with these for the party. I hope you'll try 'em out--they came out tasty and visually interesting. (The drink will make more sense if you've read the CLAN book.)
Introducing... The Incubation Tank! If you've read the book, you know the Incubation Tank is bubbly and blue.
Splash a little curaçao into a champagne glass, add a little sugar, squeeze in lemon juice, pour in champagne, then top with lychee juice. Garnish with lychee and voila! The Incubation Tank:
This one was everyone's favorite. It tastes super refreshing. The Y-Chromosome! As you may know, Clans are an all-male society. I know...how the heck do they survive without women? Drink a lot of Y-Chromosomes, I guess.
How did I make that Y-Shaped gummy candy? Well, it was a pain. I bought a giant, raspberry gummy bear and cut it all up to make that shape. Actually, my little brother did most of the cutting the night before the party. He's so nice.
Splash in Hypnotique generously. Add a shot of gin, fill with tonic. Yum!!!
Look at this fellow. So handsome:
Next... The Hexagonal!
This was favored by the crowd who likes bourbon. It's a splash of cream soda mixed with bourbon. The garnish is honeycomb! It adds sweetness, plus represents the ever-present hexagons in Clan.
The three studs together:
This was the menu at the party:
I hope you guys try out the cocktails! If you do, let me know what you think.
--Realm
Introducing... The Incubation Tank! If you've read the book, you know the Incubation Tank is bubbly and blue.
Splash a little curaçao into a champagne glass, add a little sugar, squeeze in lemon juice, pour in champagne, then top with lychee juice. Garnish with lychee and voila! The Incubation Tank:
This one was everyone's favorite. It tastes super refreshing. The Y-Chromosome! As you may know, Clans are an all-male society. I know...how the heck do they survive without women? Drink a lot of Y-Chromosomes, I guess.
How did I make that Y-Shaped gummy candy? Well, it was a pain. I bought a giant, raspberry gummy bear and cut it all up to make that shape. Actually, my little brother did most of the cutting the night before the party. He's so nice.
Splash in Hypnotique generously. Add a shot of gin, fill with tonic. Yum!!!
Look at this fellow. So handsome:
Next... The Hexagonal!
This was favored by the crowd who likes bourbon. It's a splash of cream soda mixed with bourbon. The garnish is honeycomb! It adds sweetness, plus represents the ever-present hexagons in Clan.
The three studs together:
This was the menu at the party:
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I hope you guys try out the cocktails! If you do, let me know what you think.
--Realm
January 20, 2014
News Week - 01/20/14
Wow, half-point of January already? CLAN has been out for two months now. I hope you enjoyed the New Year Sale and giveaway!
Reviews:
--Book Lovin' Hippo reviews CLAN! A great summary--I hope you'll check it out!
" Imagine everyone around you is exactly the same as you- a complete carbon copy.Imagine a world where you have a number but no name, you are simply Clan 5679.Imagine a world where you are told what you will “become”- you do not have a choice as to whether you will be a carpenter or a nurse."--Book Lovin' Hippo
--Loving the Language of Literacy reviews CLAN! She provides a very in-depth review and weaves in quotes from the book.
"My favorite part about about Clan is that the characters are linked individuals. They are supposed to basically be a Utopian society, the fact that they're all the same having nothing to do with it. There are over six THOUSAND clans on their so called "home planet". Each and every one, except for Father Krume and a few other superiors, is the same. They look the same, they act the same, they are the same. Their biggest point in society is unity, being the same, working as a cohesive unit." --Sofia Li, Loving the Language Literacy
Author Visit:
--Interested in asking me questions? Well, I will be on a live chat this Saturday along with other authors on ReadOn! I hope you'll tune in. It's my first virtual author visit.
Blog:
--On Wednesday I will be posting part three of CLAN party pics...the cocktails! I'm really excited about this one so I hope you'll check out what I concocted for the party.
Cheers,
--Realm
Reviews:
--Book Lovin' Hippo reviews CLAN! A great summary--I hope you'll check it out!
" Imagine everyone around you is exactly the same as you- a complete carbon copy.Imagine a world where you have a number but no name, you are simply Clan 5679.Imagine a world where you are told what you will “become”- you do not have a choice as to whether you will be a carpenter or a nurse."--Book Lovin' Hippo
--Loving the Language of Literacy reviews CLAN! She provides a very in-depth review and weaves in quotes from the book.
"My favorite part about about Clan is that the characters are linked individuals. They are supposed to basically be a Utopian society, the fact that they're all the same having nothing to do with it. There are over six THOUSAND clans on their so called "home planet". Each and every one, except for Father Krume and a few other superiors, is the same. They look the same, they act the same, they are the same. Their biggest point in society is unity, being the same, working as a cohesive unit." --Sofia Li, Loving the Language Literacy
Author Visit:
--Interested in asking me questions? Well, I will be on a live chat this Saturday along with other authors on ReadOn! I hope you'll tune in. It's my first virtual author visit.
Blog:
--On Wednesday I will be posting part three of CLAN party pics...the cocktails! I'm really excited about this one so I hope you'll check out what I concocted for the party.
Cheers,
--Realm
January 16, 2014
CLAN - Book Release Party Pt.2 - Accessories
Accessories I wore for the CLAN book release party:
As soon as I saw this ring, I thought it was very sci-fi and CLAN. Robotic ring with a computer piece inside from paolamirai--be sure to check out the site! They have a bunch of neat sci-fi jewelry:
I was surprised how many people noticed I was wearing clones. Clone necklace I put together:
Hexagon earrings--hexagons are what the Clans use in their architecture because it is the most space-saving shape:
Clan pin (can be won in giveaways)! The Clans wear this symbol which represents the Y-chromosome and the meaning of cloning, which was first conveyed long ago by breaking a branch:
My Clan-themed nails (white nail polish with an overcoat of blue hexagons):
I wore a white dress to match the CLAN uniform.
Don't forget...CLAN New Year Sale ends Sunday night!
--Realm
As soon as I saw this ring, I thought it was very sci-fi and CLAN. Robotic ring with a computer piece inside from paolamirai--be sure to check out the site! They have a bunch of neat sci-fi jewelry:
I was surprised how many people noticed I was wearing clones. Clone necklace I put together:
Hexagon earrings--hexagons are what the Clans use in their architecture because it is the most space-saving shape:
Clan pin (can be won in giveaways)! The Clans wear this symbol which represents the Y-chromosome and the meaning of cloning, which was first conveyed long ago by breaking a branch:
My Clan-themed nails (white nail polish with an overcoat of blue hexagons):
I wore a white dress to match the CLAN uniform.
Don't forget...CLAN New Year Sale ends Sunday night!
--Realm
January 14, 2014
CLAN - New Year Sale + Giveaway
To celebrate the new year, I am discounting CLAN all this week until Sunday night! CLAN eBook is 99 cents (was $3.99) and the paperback is under $8.51 (was $9.50). Please take advantage of this sale and spread the word.
Here's the giveaway item...a CLAN calendar to start your year with! Each month features an illustration from the paperback. The calendar comes with your choice of either an eBook or a paperback. Further more, this calendar will likely only be created once. This giveaway is for US residents only.
Enter giveaway below:
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Good luck and happy sale!
--Realm
Here's the giveaway item...a CLAN calendar to start your year with! Each month features an illustration from the paperback. The calendar comes with your choice of either an eBook or a paperback. Further more, this calendar will likely only be created once. This giveaway is for US residents only.
Enter giveaway below:
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Good luck and happy sale!
--Realm
