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August 31, 2015
Final giveaway for the summer
The fourth and final Goodreads giveaway for the summer came to an end last week. One copy of Tom Thorneval is now on its way to the lucky winner. Many thanks to all those who entered the competition. If you are quick, you can still put your name in the running for the a raffle copter giveaway at the following sites, where you can also check out some reviews for Tom Thorneval:
http://www.candacesbookblog.com/2015/...
http://www.wsmommareadersnook.blogspo...
http://bookishmouie.blogspot.de/2015/...
http://www.candacesbookblog.com/2015/...
http://www.wsmommareadersnook.blogspo...
http://bookishmouie.blogspot.de/2015/...
August 27, 2015
Nearly done ...
It has been a busy week for Tom out on the road, but I think you'll agree it has been worth it. I just hope the many positive reviews about his 'cuteness' and 'charm' don't go to his head. Today he pulled his wagon up in front of Born Bookish's Blog, where he paused for a photo in front of his wagon. Wix, as usual, is nowhere to be seen. He really is a pretty unreliable steed when it comes down to it. And in case you have never heard of a stoat and want to know what one is, it is a kind of angry weasel.
August 26, 2015
Another stop
Tom has clearly pleased his hosts over at WS Momma Reader's Nook. You can read the review here.
It seems people like the fact that Tom sings during his adventure but until now, no one has said what they think about the songs themselves. Two are recorded with a violin and an accordion, and one is sung 'a capella'. The notes and lyrics can be found and learnt here.
Enjoy the musical adventure!
It seems people like the fact that Tom sings during his adventure but until now, no one has said what they think about the songs themselves. Two are recorded with a violin and an accordion, and one is sung 'a capella'. The notes and lyrics can be found and learnt here.
Enjoy the musical adventure!
August 24, 2015
Tom has arrived safely at the first stop on his blog tour.
Tom begins his tour of the net today, and his first stop was at Cover 2 Cover. Thank you Stephanie for hosting him. He sent a picture of himself standing in front of his wagon before left for the next stop (hopefully he doesn't get lost along the way, which he probably will).
August 14, 2015
Audible agrees to distribute Addison's Tales!
To round off a wonderful week in the history of Addison's Tales, today the carefully prepared audio books have appeared on Amazon Audible. Have a listen to my personal favourite and be sure to visit www.addisonstales.com to discover more.
Here are a couple of reviews:
"Harry the Huntsman" is an enchanting, well-written tale... there was never a dull moment - I honestly didn't want to put it down the whole time I read it. The story is intriguing, the pacing good, and the characters loveable.
-- Geekswithjuniors
Most young readers will simply be enthralled with the timeless quality of the storytelling in "Harry the Huntsman". After all, it's hard to go wrong with talking spiders and a gang of bugs on the warpath!
-- Digital Storytime
Here are a couple of reviews:
"Harry the Huntsman" is an enchanting, well-written tale... there was never a dull moment - I honestly didn't want to put it down the whole time I read it. The story is intriguing, the pacing good, and the characters loveable.
-- Geekswithjuniors
Most young readers will simply be enthralled with the timeless quality of the storytelling in "Harry the Huntsman". After all, it's hard to go wrong with talking spiders and a gang of bugs on the warpath!
-- Digital Storytime
August 9, 2015
Interview about Addison's Tales
The founder of Wivern Digital, the company converting my tales and stories into formats for people to enjoy, has been interviewed about Addison's Tales here.
I really have to sort out this 'email' thing. The only thing that seems to come through the spam filter is spam, so I never seem to get proper messages. If you ever need to reach out to me, please do so on goodreads. You can write to me even if you are feeling bored or lonely. I don't mind :)
I really have to sort out this 'email' thing. The only thing that seems to come through the spam filter is spam, so I never seem to get proper messages. If you ever need to reach out to me, please do so on goodreads. You can write to me even if you are feeling bored or lonely. I don't mind :)
August 8, 2015
Tom released into the real world today!
From the world of Addison's Tales into the real one: Tom Thorneval - Dream Merchant Extraordinaire is now available for purchase internationally. Find your store here:
http://wiverndigital.com/tom-thorneva...
Or head straight to Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Tom-Thorneval-M... Tom Thorneval: Dream Merchant Extraordinaire
The book has musical portals (QR codes) in it so you can hear Tom singing his songs as he travels the land. I hope you like the melodies. Wishing you a happy weekend, wherever you are!
http://wiverndigital.com/tom-thorneva...
Or head straight to Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Tom-Thorneval-M... Tom Thorneval: Dream Merchant Extraordinaire
The book has musical portals (QR codes) in it so you can hear Tom singing his songs as he travels the land. I hope you like the melodies. Wishing you a happy weekend, wherever you are!
August 7, 2015
Publication tomorrow
As you might imagine, I am a little excited to hear what the real world thinks of my fairy world once Tom Thorneval is published tomorrow. It is a strange feeling knowing that the words once tumbling and bobbling through my mind and out onto the page are now to be read by people I do not know and may never meet.
But what gives me the most happiness is sharing the music in Tom's tale with you all. They really are catchy little tunes that he sings, and I suspect (and hope) you'll say, 'hmm, I know that tune - it sounds very old, but somehow I already know it.' Some people tell me they hum them after reading, and are even their 'shower songs'. I visited a neighbour recently and she was singing one melody to her little daughter.
Still, I cannot claim credit for the music. The characters simply sing me their songs and I hum them as they are. I pass them on to you without much tampering. Here is one example from the opening of Tom Thorneval (and if you listen to the others in the set, don't read the lyrics, as they contain spoilers). In the book, the you'll hear the full sung versions through a musical portal that leads to the source of the music (QR code).
If you like the songs and my approach to storytelling, please share your discovery with your real world friends. I hope to create much larger works filled with similar songs if things go well with Tom, and I can see that people like him, his tale and the music that seems to come from another time and place.
But what gives me the most happiness is sharing the music in Tom's tale with you all. They really are catchy little tunes that he sings, and I suspect (and hope) you'll say, 'hmm, I know that tune - it sounds very old, but somehow I already know it.' Some people tell me they hum them after reading, and are even their 'shower songs'. I visited a neighbour recently and she was singing one melody to her little daughter.
Still, I cannot claim credit for the music. The characters simply sing me their songs and I hum them as they are. I pass them on to you without much tampering. Here is one example from the opening of Tom Thorneval (and if you listen to the others in the set, don't read the lyrics, as they contain spoilers). In the book, the you'll hear the full sung versions through a musical portal that leads to the source of the music (QR code).
If you like the songs and my approach to storytelling, please share your discovery with your real world friends. I hope to create much larger works filled with similar songs if things go well with Tom, and I can see that people like him, his tale and the music that seems to come from another time and place.
August 6, 2015
Pre-ordering details
If you would like to order your paperback copy for Tom Thorneval - Dream Merchant Extraordinaire, you can do so right here.
There is also a page dedicated to explaining what a storyworld is while using some curious terms. Take a look here.
On that second page you will get to meet my publisher who has a strange habit of wearing striped shirts on camera so that it hurts the eyes. Oh dear, can I say that?
There is also a page dedicated to explaining what a storyworld is while using some curious terms. Take a look here.
On that second page you will get to meet my publisher who has a strange habit of wearing striped shirts on camera so that it hurts the eyes. Oh dear, can I say that?
August 5, 2015
Another winner
The next First Reads winner has been selected and their dedicated book will be sent off in the morning's post. There is still one spot left in the book tour for the 24 to 28 August. If you would like to book your blog as a stop along the way, please contact Candace at Candace's Book Tours.
Then you will be able to discover if Tom ever reaches the side of his beloved Mary.
"The first night I wove her a ring formed of ivy,
grown by the shores of the river run free.
I wove it by the light of the full moon rising,
and told her my love was a river to her sea."
A passage from the song "Got to get to Mary" found inside the pages of Tom Thorneval - Dream Merchant Extraordinaire out August 8.
Then you will be able to discover if Tom ever reaches the side of his beloved Mary.
"The first night I wove her a ring formed of ivy,
grown by the shores of the river run free.
I wove it by the light of the full moon rising,
and told her my love was a river to her sea."
A passage from the song "Got to get to Mary" found inside the pages of Tom Thorneval - Dream Merchant Extraordinaire out August 8.
