Forever in the Memory of God And Other Stories Now Available!
So, I've finally done it. I have put out an eBook of three of my stories that you will not, can not, find almost* anywhere else. These are my very best tales, hands down. They have been lovingly edited by Gabrielle Harbowy, and a real-life designer has accepted dollars to ensure that they are properly clothed for their foray into the world. In addition, a snowy white bull without blemish has been sacrificed on the steps of the Temple of Jupiter Maximus to ensure that anyone who buys this book will know only happiness forever after.**
In short, no expense has been spared and no profit is possible. I'm learning here, and need to get it right so that when summer arrives and it's time to bring forth The Volunteer, the fans of that series will not feel short-changed.
So... let us unveil the cover.
Maestro! Some music!
An Introduction to the Stories
The collection opens with The First of Many -- something of a lie when you consider how small this book is! It is, however, the longest piece by far, being the only novelette I have ever written. I was extremely lucky to be able to road-test the opening chapter of this story in front of a live audience at TitanCon in Belfast last year. Thank you
themountaingoat
! The reaction I received, both during the reading, and afterwards in the lobby, filled my head with all kinds of foolish notions.
The title piece, Forever in the Memory of God, was originally accepted for publication in Black Gate, way back when that magnificent magazine was still making proud appearances on bookshop shelves. Both the editor, John O'Neill, and myself, thought this was the best story I'd ever sent them. He was very kind to allow me to withdraw the piece when I first decided to put out my own collection.
Fairy Gold -- not to be confused with a much older, and more horrific tale of mine called, Fairy Fort -- is the only story in the anthology to have been previously published. It appeared in a wonderful magazine called Lore, of which no electronic version exists. Reviews for the magazine are pretty rare, but Tangentonline had this to say:
“[Fairy Gold] is filled with wonderful weirdness, but it's all there for a reason and has an ending that's surprising and logical. Definitely a highlight in any magazine.”
Get it Here
Forever in the Memory of God And Other Stories is available DRM-Free in all the Kindle stores on the planet. Here's a link to the US version. Non-kindlers can purchase or sample their format of choice by going to the Smashwords page.
The book should also be making an appearance over the coming days in the Kobo Store, in iTunes and in other markets.
Oh! And it costs US$2.99. Let me know if this is excessive! The pricing point is a whole other post...
A Summing Up
So, yes, I sincerely hope that anybody who buys this enjoys it. Reviews from any enjoyers would be much appreciated. In fact, if you have a review blog and need a free copy for the ereader of your choice, please get in contact with me.
And now, let us end, with an uplifting rendition of the National Anthem.
*Apart from Fairy Gold, of course.
**This is a lie. Even the name of the Temple is not quite correct.
In short, no expense has been spared and no profit is possible. I'm learning here, and need to get it right so that when summer arrives and it's time to bring forth The Volunteer, the fans of that series will not feel short-changed.
So... let us unveil the cover.
Maestro! Some music!
An Introduction to the Stories
The collection opens with The First of Many -- something of a lie when you consider how small this book is! It is, however, the longest piece by far, being the only novelette I have ever written. I was extremely lucky to be able to road-test the opening chapter of this story in front of a live audience at TitanCon in Belfast last year. Thank you
themountaingoat
! The reaction I received, both during the reading, and afterwards in the lobby, filled my head with all kinds of foolish notions.The title piece, Forever in the Memory of God, was originally accepted for publication in Black Gate, way back when that magnificent magazine was still making proud appearances on bookshop shelves. Both the editor, John O'Neill, and myself, thought this was the best story I'd ever sent them. He was very kind to allow me to withdraw the piece when I first decided to put out my own collection.
Fairy Gold -- not to be confused with a much older, and more horrific tale of mine called, Fairy Fort -- is the only story in the anthology to have been previously published. It appeared in a wonderful magazine called Lore, of which no electronic version exists. Reviews for the magazine are pretty rare, but Tangentonline had this to say:
“[Fairy Gold] is filled with wonderful weirdness, but it's all there for a reason and has an ending that's surprising and logical. Definitely a highlight in any magazine.”
Get it Here
Forever in the Memory of God And Other Stories is available DRM-Free in all the Kindle stores on the planet. Here's a link to the US version. Non-kindlers can purchase or sample their format of choice by going to the Smashwords page.
The book should also be making an appearance over the coming days in the Kobo Store, in iTunes and in other markets.
Oh! And it costs US$2.99. Let me know if this is excessive! The pricing point is a whole other post...
A Summing Up
So, yes, I sincerely hope that anybody who buys this enjoys it. Reviews from any enjoyers would be much appreciated. In fact, if you have a review blog and need a free copy for the ereader of your choice, please get in contact with me.
And now, let us end, with an uplifting rendition of the National Anthem.
*Apart from Fairy Gold, of course.
**This is a lie. Even the name of the Temple is not quite correct.
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