Nande Orcel's Blog - Posts Tagged "epic-fantasy"
Author Interview/ Nande Orcel
Hi everyone!
I would like to give a special thanks to Jaideep for my first ever author interview! He is truly wonderful at what he does. You can find his awesome work here:
http://pebbleinthestillwaters.blogspo...
Best wishes,
Nande Orcel
I would like to give a special thanks to Jaideep for my first ever author interview! He is truly wonderful at what he does. You can find his awesome work here:
http://pebbleinthestillwaters.blogspo...
Best wishes,
Nande Orcel
My First Book Launch Event
After a dozen minor tweaks and grammatical fixes, I finally felt ready to have a book launch event for my debut novel, Secret of Omordion. Sure, it has been a mere 7 months since my book was published, but hey, better late than never? *sigh. Nevertheless, my book launch event was underway so I had lots to do to prepare.
I found myself focusing more on the decorations, booking the venue, and what I'm going to say when the time came to speak--than the actual inviting. What is an event without people right? Right. So in a last ditch effort, I scrambled to invite as many people as possible hoping beyond all hope that I will get a good turnout despite the last minute invites on the start of Memorial Day weekend. Not. Good.
So, after rolling up in a fetal position in the corner crying (not literally) I went to the event with my head held high and was pleasantly surprised that a lot of people came, despite the last minute invites, to show their love and support which put a huge smile on my face.
All of the nervousness and perspiration I had been feeling all day instantly washed away as I signed book after book, writing personalized messages on each one as my readers and supporters patiently waited.
Excitedly I made my much anticipated and rehearsed speech and read an excerpt from Secret of Omordion, laughing when my 3 month old niece so wonderfully interrupted me with a speech of her own, and set the book down to a chorus of applause. Music to my ears :) And then we had cake!
Overall, it was an amazing experience. The support I received was overwhelming. Especially the ones who came at the last minute. I definitely know how to do things a little better next time (like getting the word out way, way, way in advance ;))
I found myself focusing more on the decorations, booking the venue, and what I'm going to say when the time came to speak--than the actual inviting. What is an event without people right? Right. So in a last ditch effort, I scrambled to invite as many people as possible hoping beyond all hope that I will get a good turnout despite the last minute invites on the start of Memorial Day weekend. Not. Good.
So, after rolling up in a fetal position in the corner crying (not literally) I went to the event with my head held high and was pleasantly surprised that a lot of people came, despite the last minute invites, to show their love and support which put a huge smile on my face.
All of the nervousness and perspiration I had been feeling all day instantly washed away as I signed book after book, writing personalized messages on each one as my readers and supporters patiently waited.
Excitedly I made my much anticipated and rehearsed speech and read an excerpt from Secret of Omordion, laughing when my 3 month old niece so wonderfully interrupted me with a speech of her own, and set the book down to a chorus of applause. Music to my ears :) And then we had cake!
Overall, it was an amazing experience. The support I received was overwhelming. Especially the ones who came at the last minute. I definitely know how to do things a little better next time (like getting the word out way, way, way in advance ;))
New Collectors Edition of Secret of Omordion!!
Hi everyone!
I'm releasing a brand new, collectors edition of Secret of Omordion this month and I cannot be more excited! I decided to create a new edition of the book to revamp the cover into something that I love. The original cover still holds a deep meaning for me (Queen Lhainna's fairy light peeking through the trees in Sheidem Forest) but I feel this new cover says a lot as well. It's of Hamilda, the teacher of the five members of Omordion's Hope, who is kidnapped--thus prompting her students to go on a journey to find her. Check out the cover and let me know what you think!
Nande Orcel
I'm releasing a brand new, collectors edition of Secret of Omordion this month and I cannot be more excited! I decided to create a new edition of the book to revamp the cover into something that I love. The original cover still holds a deep meaning for me (Queen Lhainna's fairy light peeking through the trees in Sheidem Forest) but I feel this new cover says a lot as well. It's of Hamilda, the teacher of the five members of Omordion's Hope, who is kidnapped--thus prompting her students to go on a journey to find her. Check out the cover and let me know what you think!
Nande Orcel
