A new blog has started, comprised of my fellow Realms authors. It's called "Just the Write Charisma" and today I posted my first blog over there where I introduce myself as well as tackle the very writer-y issue: Who is my target audience? The answer might prove shocking!!
Head over there now to check it out and learn about new Realms authors in the process!
Just as a reminder, I'll be selling and signing books at the Lantern Bookstore here in Paragould, Arkansas next Saturday (the 26th) from 2-4. Stop by if you're in the area.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Book Signing--February 26th
Local folks! I'll be doing my first book signing for The Strange Man on Saturday, February 26th, from 2 to 4 in the PM at Lantern Bookstore in Paragould, Arkansas. Turn out, buy a copy (I'll sign it for you if that kinda thing floats your boat), and show support for local business!
Unsigned copies are also now available to buy at Lantern--they're up front, right below the cash register.
Unsigned copies are also now available to buy at Lantern--they're up front, right below the cash register.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
A Friendly Buyer's Guide to "The Strange Man"
What's in a cover?
Apparently a bunch of potential confusion.
The book's been out for a couple days now, but I'm seeing some inconsistencies in how the book is represented that could lead to confusion in the market. Hence, I've designed this helpful buyer's guide to (hopefully) help the situation.
If you're a local buyer in the Northeast Arkansas area, be not decieved if you see THIS cover:
This is the cover to the original self-published, out-dated (and woefully sloppy) Xulon version of the book. DO NOT BUY. Kindly approach the counter of whatever bookstore you might find this in and ask them if they might order the new edition released by Realms Fiction.
Now we move on to our next cover:
As you may or may not recall, this was Realms' initial concept for "The Strange Man" cover art and was promoted as such for many months before retailer feedback informed the stellar art team at Realms that the cover was "too frightening". Hence, we changed it, but not before it already made the rounds. This is the cover you will see in the current issue of CBD, as well as on a couple of different review or order sites. If you see this cover, but are confused, rest assured this is the correct edition--the cover just won't look like this when you get your copy, so don't be concerned that you received the wrong book.
Now, finally, the final cover as it appears on the finished product in stores now.
This is the one you want. A beauty, ain't it?
Now that we're all clear, this should make your hunt for "The Strange Man" all the easier. Happy hunting!
Apparently a bunch of potential confusion.
The book's been out for a couple days now, but I'm seeing some inconsistencies in how the book is represented that could lead to confusion in the market. Hence, I've designed this helpful buyer's guide to (hopefully) help the situation.
If you're a local buyer in the Northeast Arkansas area, be not decieved if you see THIS cover:
This is the cover to the original self-published, out-dated (and woefully sloppy) Xulon version of the book. DO NOT BUY. Kindly approach the counter of whatever bookstore you might find this in and ask them if they might order the new edition released by Realms Fiction.
Now we move on to our next cover:
As you may or may not recall, this was Realms' initial concept for "The Strange Man" cover art and was promoted as such for many months before retailer feedback informed the stellar art team at Realms that the cover was "too frightening". Hence, we changed it, but not before it already made the rounds. This is the cover you will see in the current issue of CBD, as well as on a couple of different review or order sites. If you see this cover, but are confused, rest assured this is the correct edition--the cover just won't look like this when you get your copy, so don't be concerned that you received the wrong book.
Now, finally, the final cover as it appears on the finished product in stores now.
This is the one you want. A beauty, ain't it?
Now that we're all clear, this should make your hunt for "The Strange Man" all the easier. Happy hunting!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Release Day!
It's February 1st--The Strange Man is now in stores!
Run, don't walk, to your nearest bookstore and purchase your copy today. And, if they don't have it, demand to know why. Cause a scene. Incite a riot in the streets!
If you prefer to do your shopping online, click over to Amazon--it's waiting there for you!
Finally, if you're on the fence about whether or not this book is for you, howabout a great review from TitleTrakk.com to lure you in?
Well, folks, what can I say about this day that I haven't already said a billion times before? I'm very grateful to God to have reached this point and realize I have many miles to go in my journey, but I think sometimes you gotta take a moment and savor the smaller victories along the way.
Thanks to all who have taken the journey with me thus far. I hope you'll stick around for the long haul and we'll gather more to our ranks. To victory!
Run, don't walk, to your nearest bookstore and purchase your copy today. And, if they don't have it, demand to know why. Cause a scene. Incite a riot in the streets!
If you prefer to do your shopping online, click over to Amazon--it's waiting there for you!
Finally, if you're on the fence about whether or not this book is for you, howabout a great review from TitleTrakk.com to lure you in?
Well, folks, what can I say about this day that I haven't already said a billion times before? I'm very grateful to God to have reached this point and realize I have many miles to go in my journey, but I think sometimes you gotta take a moment and savor the smaller victories along the way.
Thanks to all who have taken the journey with me thus far. I hope you'll stick around for the long haul and we'll gather more to our ranks. To victory!
Friday, January 28, 2011
"The Strange Man" Soundtrack
Music is an intregral part to my "process" as a writer. I plot scenes in my head while listening to music, I write to music--oftentimes putting a single song on repeat for hours until I've finished a certain segment--, and I also read to music (which I'm told is weird). As I've been writing The Strange Man for over ten years, I've built up quite an internal soundtrack, and today, as February 1st nears ever closer, I've selected the ones that stick out the most to me.
Please note that this is totally unofficial. These songs have not been approved nor reflect the opinions (or musical tastes) of the fine folks at Realms Fiction. This is something for fun. I've arranged the songs in order as they compliment the story, including "scene names" and page numbers to help you pinpoint where in the book they might occur. Listened as a whole, I belive the soundtrack will take you on the emotional journey of The Strange Man.
So go hunt them down on iTunes or whatever it is you kids listen to nowadays (can you believe I actually had some of these on CD? Remember those dinosaurs?) and enjoy.
1. "Silver" - The Pixies - PROLOGUE, page 1
2. "The Broken" - Coheed & Cambria - TITLE TRACK
3. "Blue Monday" - Orgy (cover) - RAVE SCENE, page 39
4. "Send Me An Angel" - Real Life - A NEW ARRIVAL, page 45
5. "Don't Fear the Reaper" - The Mutton Birds (cover) - FLEEING THE DEVIL, page 58
6. "Resurrection" (Hellraiser Theme) - Christopher Young - SUBMERGED AND EMERGING, page 61
7. "Flower Man" - Tonic - AN UNLIKELY HERO, page 65
8. "Hellbound" (Hellraiser: Hellbound Theme) - Christopher Young - DEAL WITH THE DEVIL, page 148
9. "Running Up That Hill" - Placebo (cover) - THE FOOL WISES UP, page 168
10. "Maybe Baby" - Buddy Holly and the Crickets - ONE NIGHT AT SMOKEY'S, page 201
11. "Freedom Rock" - Frank Black - GREMLIN NIGHT, page 206
12. "Enjoy the Silence" - Anberlin (cover) - RAVE SCENE AGAIN, page 247
13. "Ache" - James Carrington - ALL FOR ME, page 255
14. "Silver" - The Pixies (reprise) - THE BATTLE IS ONLY BEGINNING, page 265
15. "Horror Show" - Third Eye Blind - END CREDITS
Please note that this is totally unofficial. These songs have not been approved nor reflect the opinions (or musical tastes) of the fine folks at Realms Fiction. This is something for fun. I've arranged the songs in order as they compliment the story, including "scene names" and page numbers to help you pinpoint where in the book they might occur. Listened as a whole, I belive the soundtrack will take you on the emotional journey of The Strange Man.
So go hunt them down on iTunes or whatever it is you kids listen to nowadays (can you believe I actually had some of these on CD? Remember those dinosaurs?) and enjoy.
1. "Silver" - The Pixies - PROLOGUE, page 1
2. "The Broken" - Coheed & Cambria - TITLE TRACK
3. "Blue Monday" - Orgy (cover) - RAVE SCENE, page 39
4. "Send Me An Angel" - Real Life - A NEW ARRIVAL, page 45
5. "Don't Fear the Reaper" - The Mutton Birds (cover) - FLEEING THE DEVIL, page 58
6. "Resurrection" (Hellraiser Theme) - Christopher Young - SUBMERGED AND EMERGING, page 61
7. "Flower Man" - Tonic - AN UNLIKELY HERO, page 65
8. "Hellbound" (Hellraiser: Hellbound Theme) - Christopher Young - DEAL WITH THE DEVIL, page 148
9. "Running Up That Hill" - Placebo (cover) - THE FOOL WISES UP, page 168
10. "Maybe Baby" - Buddy Holly and the Crickets - ONE NIGHT AT SMOKEY'S, page 201
11. "Freedom Rock" - Frank Black - GREMLIN NIGHT, page 206
12. "Enjoy the Silence" - Anberlin (cover) - RAVE SCENE AGAIN, page 247
13. "Ache" - James Carrington - ALL FOR ME, page 255
14. "Silver" - The Pixies (reprise) - THE BATTLE IS ONLY BEGINNING, page 265
15. "Horror Show" - Third Eye Blind - END CREDITS
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Guest Blog at Cloud Ten Pictures
"Do we really have power over the devil?"
That's the question I pose over at Cloud Ten Pictures' blog today.
Cloud Ten Pictures--producers of the popular Left Behind movies based on the mega-hit book series (not to mention my boss for Apocalypse V)--were gracious enough to let me come over and write up my thoughts on spiritual warfare in light of The Strange Man's impending release. Head over there and show some love.
That's the question I pose over at Cloud Ten Pictures' blog today.
Cloud Ten Pictures--producers of the popular Left Behind movies based on the mega-hit book series (not to mention my boss for Apocalypse V)--were gracious enough to let me come over and write up my thoughts on spiritual warfare in light of The Strange Man's impending release. Head over there and show some love.
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