Evan Burl and the Falling, Vol. 1-4 Is Officially Released!

If you have left a review for any version of Evan Burl in the past, you can get a free copy of the entire ebook. More on that below.

As noted in my last post, the four-year process that lead to this final version of Evan’s story has been littered in revisions. The good news is I’ve learned a lot about writing and myself during this process. The bad news is I’ve managed to confuse a lot of readers with the changes. This post is intended to help ease that confusion.

Some spoilers may follow, but I’ll try to be as discrete as possible.

About two years ago, I released what I thought was going to be the complete Evan Burl and the Falling story. Not that it had a complete story arc. It sort of ended right in the middle of the action. My intention was to write a second book by a different name that would continue the story. As I continued the story in the second book, I realized that I would need to change quite a few things in the first book in order to take the story where I wanted it to end. So I started releasing new versions of the book as I went along, getting feedback from readers to help me improve my writing. Over the next year or two, I ended up writing the remainder of the second book, but there were many copies that contained different portions of the story. Four major sections became apparent, which I now call volumes 1 through 4. During the last couple months, I’ve completed revised and finished all four volumes and the whole book has been professionally edited.

Volumes 1 and 2 have been finished and available since the summer. This book ends at the halfway point of Evan’s story when Claire and Evan’s stories begin to come together. At the end of volume 2 there is about 5 hours remaining until the falling. Volumes 3 and 4 continue the story, revealing the final five hours until the climax between Cevo, Claire, Terisma, Mazol and Evan.

There is more story to tell after Volume 4. Much more. But it is my hope that volumes 1-4 have a complete story arc and a satisfying ending so that if no more of Evan’s story is told, readers can feel good about where we left off.

I’d love for Evan’s world to be introduced to many new readers now that it is finally complete, but I want to make sure all of those who have been along on the ride with me are well taken care of.

If you have purchased any previous version of Evan Burl, I will gladly get you a free replacement copy. Vol. 1-2 will always be free, but volumes 3 and 4 will cost a couple bucks. And if you’ve left a review anywhere, just email me a link to it and I’ll send you a copy of the book. I’d be thankful for you to update your review after you’ve had a chance to check out the final version. It would be wonderful if you copied your reviews to the various volumes to help me spread the word.

Here are all the links on Amazon:

Evan Burl and the Falling, Vol. 1-2

Evan Burl and the Falling, Vol. 3

Evan Burl and the Falling, Vol. 4

Evan Burl and the Falling, Vol. 1-4, paperback

Evan Burl and the Falling, Vol. 1-4, ebook

This page has links to websites other than Amazon like Smashwords, Kobo and iTunes.

One other thing to keep in mind is if you have purchased or downloaded free from Amazon, you may not have the most recent version. I’ve asked them to update it, but I believe you have to specifically update it on your kindle or iPad. If you have any question about whether your version is the most recent, you can check by verifying that the cover is red and that there is a cast of character’s section that ends with Dravus. If you are having problems getting the updated version, try deleting it from your device and re-downloading.

Thank you again to everyone for your help and patience! I appreciate you more than you know.

I'd love to know what you think about the final product. Let me know in the comments!

 

More about the Evan Burl Book Release and Our Weekly Giveaway

Stay tuned for more info on the book (releasing Dec 10), book giveaways, a Kickstarter, and more!

Amazon shopping spree and book giveaway

To celebrate (1) the launch of Evan Burl, (2) the Kickstarter campaign that aims to fight fatherlessness with fiction and most importantly in January, and (3) you, I'm giving away $1000 in prizes including more than 50 signed books, a $250 Amazon shopping spree, and dozens of other gifts from great authors around the world.

The winner of our last giveaway is Gloria Macioci Blaney!

Along with winning a signed copy of Evan Burl and the Falling, Vol. 1-2 Gloria joins the other semi-finalists in the $250 Amazon gift card giveaway. Claim your prize by emailing

Click here to enter now for your chance to win, plus get the free eBook instantly, just for entering!

Watch for my next blog to see if you've won. These are some places to read the blog: Facebook, Twitter, in your email, on my website, on Amazon, or on Goodreads.

Here is a list of the semifinalists for the $250 Amazon giveaway!

Jessica Mamac, Kristen Patinka, Lou Scott, Scott Bothel, John Wargowsky, Tammy Dalley, Carl Smith, Heather Miles, Sally Hannoush, Christopher Burrell, Cathy Smith, Blake Goldstein, Katrina Epperson, Janae Schiele, Vanessa Rasanen, Katrina Umland, Deanna Wiseburn, Hope Clippinger, Rebecca Ann Baker, Lisa Whitten, Gavin Imes, Robin Baker, April Reynolds, Gloria Macioci Blaney