Friday, January 18, 2013
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Tales from a New Amsterdam (Britain) - New Release
Is it sorcery and seduction, magic and mayhem or taking a chance for a little romance? Find out when you download my newest vignette, available now - download for free today on Amazon.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Respectable - Diane Major
Today, please join me in welcoming the super talented and creative Diane Major to exile. Diane has published numerous novels and has more upcoming projects. It is so exciting having her join me today, especially since Diane just released a new book today! (It's a children's book, so you will need to connect with her to learn more about the book and how to purchase it. Because, you all know how explicit my works are, so I'm not comfortable promoting children's books. I AM comfortable promoting Diane!)
How are you Diane? Thank you for joining me today. This is so exciting! Could you please introduce yourself to our readers in fifty words or less.
I was brought up in a coal mining village in the North East of England. Over the years I worked in Community Development, Adult Learning and Youth Work. Now, I am retired and enjoy, spending time with my family, writing, gardening, walking and fundraising for a local charity.
What books are you currently reading? Who are your favorite authors?
Over the past months, I have read a number of self published books. The last book that I finished was something given to me as part of a beta reading group. It was called The Clearing, by Thomas Rydder, which will be published on the 1 March 2013. What an adventure!
My favorite authors include: Alyson Noel, Charlaine Harris, Dean Koontz, Stephanie Meyer, Jean Plaidy, plus so many more...
What inspires you to create?
Mm... An idea pops into my head and I immediately write an outline. From that point everything just develops. I have to say my outlines look absolutely nothing like the final stories. As soon as I ‘put pen to paper’ the outline seems to take on its own identity and I let my imagination lead the way. (I smile)
Why did you become an author?
I decided to write, as through my chosen career, I became aware that people sometimes need an escape, particularly when they find themselves facing difficulties, or problems. I hope my writing can help people to take a step back from reality, even if it is only for the time it takes them to read one of my books.
What lead to the creation of the book we're discussing today? Is this book part of a series?
I had originally wanted to write a book based on some historical event. I began to do research and everything that I was interested in had been written about and published many times. My books up to this point had been fantasy adventure, I therefore decided to broaden this genre to sci fi. That was when Enmitus, The Transformation became an idea. I did an outline and then the story of Princess Corinna’s journey emerged. This books if the first book about Enmitus and I have completed the follow up, Enmitus – The Children. If the books take off, I do have an idea for the third, as well as a title.
Can you share an excerpt with us?
From Chapter 7
Alee now silently slips through the gates, then disappears. I now turn to retrace my path when I see Omar and the woman heading to the out building with a lantern in their hand. Once they are far enough across the courtyard I make a dash for the rear door, on reaching it I turn to check whether I have been spotted. It seems Omar is too busy observing that woman who is in the process of opening the outbuilding door; they both appear to be totally oblivious to my presence. I slip through the rear door as I hear the woman howl, I do not look back, but dash to the safety of my room.
The following morning comes quickly and I go to the dining hall where there seems to be some commotion. Omar is dashing around demanding to know whether anyone has seen his servant, a boy named Alee, the one with the wavy hair. No one says they have seen the boy and then I feel a tap on my shoulder which surprises me, I turn.
“Princess Corinna,” the awful woman who is always with my future husband is standing looking into my face; her twisted lips make her look like she is sneering at me, “Have you seen a boy with mousey wavy hair on your travels?”
I instantly feel sick and think she must know that I have interfered.
I look back at her feigning confidence and reply, “I really have no idea who you are talking about.”
The woman looks me up and down before she walks away, as my heart pounds and a shiver ripples through my whole body in an instant. I am hoping Alee is now in a safe place as far away from the tower as possible. While I am out and about the following day it seems the issue around Alee’s disappearance has gone quiet and the servant is never mentioned again.
How can we purchase your book?
My books are available through Amazon and most major on-line book stores. They are available in e-book, Kindle and paperback.
http://amzn.to/Vka4CR
http://amzn.to/RHoKLt
You can find my books at:
www.dianemajorauthor.co.uk
Do you have any other books planned?
Due to requests from readers I am publishing the sequel to Enmitus – The Transformation in the very near future. It is called Enmitus – The Children.
Cover preview:
Connect with Diane at these links:
Enmitus http://amzn.to/OZzxLu
Like Hell Itself http://amzn.to/U68L6a
I Am Nine http://amzn.to/Oyn9X2
Children of Fury http://amzn.to/PetZjl
Website http://www.dianemajorauthor.co.uk/
Blog http://diane-newauthor.blogspot.com/
Facebook http://on.fb.me/MDuKm1
Twitter @dianemajor1
How are you Diane? Thank you for joining me today. This is so exciting! Could you please introduce yourself to our readers in fifty words or less.
What books are you currently reading? Who are your favorite authors?
Over the past months, I have read a number of self published books. The last book that I finished was something given to me as part of a beta reading group. It was called The Clearing, by Thomas Rydder, which will be published on the 1 March 2013. What an adventure!
My favorite authors include: Alyson Noel, Charlaine Harris, Dean Koontz, Stephanie Meyer, Jean Plaidy, plus so many more...
What inspires you to create?
Mm... An idea pops into my head and I immediately write an outline. From that point everything just develops. I have to say my outlines look absolutely nothing like the final stories. As soon as I ‘put pen to paper’ the outline seems to take on its own identity and I let my imagination lead the way. (I smile)
Why did you become an author?
I decided to write, as through my chosen career, I became aware that people sometimes need an escape, particularly when they find themselves facing difficulties, or problems. I hope my writing can help people to take a step back from reality, even if it is only for the time it takes them to read one of my books.
What lead to the creation of the book we're discussing today? Is this book part of a series?
I had originally wanted to write a book based on some historical event. I began to do research and everything that I was interested in had been written about and published many times. My books up to this point had been fantasy adventure, I therefore decided to broaden this genre to sci fi. That was when Enmitus, The Transformation became an idea. I did an outline and then the story of Princess Corinna’s journey emerged. This books if the first book about Enmitus and I have completed the follow up, Enmitus – The Children. If the books take off, I do have an idea for the third, as well as a title.
Can you share an excerpt with us?
From Chapter 7
Alee now silently slips through the gates, then disappears. I now turn to retrace my path when I see Omar and the woman heading to the out building with a lantern in their hand. Once they are far enough across the courtyard I make a dash for the rear door, on reaching it I turn to check whether I have been spotted. It seems Omar is too busy observing that woman who is in the process of opening the outbuilding door; they both appear to be totally oblivious to my presence. I slip through the rear door as I hear the woman howl, I do not look back, but dash to the safety of my room.
The following morning comes quickly and I go to the dining hall where there seems to be some commotion. Omar is dashing around demanding to know whether anyone has seen his servant, a boy named Alee, the one with the wavy hair. No one says they have seen the boy and then I feel a tap on my shoulder which surprises me, I turn.
“Princess Corinna,” the awful woman who is always with my future husband is standing looking into my face; her twisted lips make her look like she is sneering at me, “Have you seen a boy with mousey wavy hair on your travels?”
I instantly feel sick and think she must know that I have interfered.
I look back at her feigning confidence and reply, “I really have no idea who you are talking about.”
The woman looks me up and down before she walks away, as my heart pounds and a shiver ripples through my whole body in an instant. I am hoping Alee is now in a safe place as far away from the tower as possible. While I am out and about the following day it seems the issue around Alee’s disappearance has gone quiet and the servant is never mentioned again.
How can we purchase your book?
My books are available through Amazon and most major on-line book stores. They are available in e-book, Kindle and paperback.
http://amzn.to/Vka4CR
http://amzn.to/RHoKLt
You can find my books at:
www.dianemajorauthor.co.uk
Do you have any other books planned?
Due to requests from readers I am publishing the sequel to Enmitus – The Transformation in the very near future. It is called Enmitus – The Children.
Cover preview:
Connect with Diane at these links:
Enmitus http://amzn.to/OZzxLu
Like Hell Itself http://amzn.to/U68L6a
I Am Nine http://amzn.to/Oyn9X2
Children of Fury http://amzn.to/PetZjl
Website http://www.dianemajorauthor.co.uk/
Blog http://diane-newauthor.blogspot.com/
Facebook http://on.fb.me/MDuKm1
Twitter @dianemajor1
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Fall In Love With Me
For a unknown indie author, I have many friends and colleagues to thank for a tremendous 2012. My debut novella, Fables of the Reconstruction, has been recognized by so many. Reviewers have called the book "A whole new genre." "Original" "Hypnotic" "An allegory" and said "Move over vampires, zombies are the next big thing."
In December, Fables of the Reconstruction, moved into the Top 50 internationally on the Horror/Occult charts on Amazon.com. Sales remain steady and yes, I have so many of you to thank. Following are a few of the awards/nominations my little monsters garnered:
Goodreads Rankings & Awards:
#1 Best Unknown but must be Known
#1 Not Your Normal Zombie Book
#1 Help Me Pick My Next Read
#1 Good Books and Good Book Covers
#1 Best Indie Books of 2012
Goodreads Nominee:
Indie Books - Paranormal Fiction (Top 5)
Kindle Book Reviews Best Indie Books of 2012 (Top 10)
Best Female Writers of Zombie Fiction (Top 10)
Best Books of 2012 (Top 50)
Books That Should Be Made Into Movies
Not only did Fables of the Reconstruction exceed all expectations, my first short story The Legend, the first in a series of experimental vignettes called Tales from a New Amsterdam traveled to #15 internationally on Amazon.
Expats Post (ExpatsPost.com) Dean Walker and MZ, also gave me free rein over a music blog beginning in December 2012. The blog has allowed me to work with up and coming musical talent such as Dax Lion, Kismet Ryding and Celly Black. I have also been fortunate enough to connect with Athens GA legends, the powerhouse supergroup Supercluster featuring the legendary alternative rock icon Vanessa Briscoe Hay, the English Chanteuse Barb Jungr and Nashville's Americana rocker Donna Frost and blog on their very well respected careers.Look for exciting future blogs on more amazing musical artists in the next few months.
My personal blog, Exile on Peachtree Street, has been a revelation to me. Not only do I release a few personal insights but I have hosted such exciting new authors as Miranda Stork, Livia Ellis, Elodie Parkes, Laura DeLuca, Jonathan Dunne, Steve Christie, Nic Taylor, ER Pierce, Kenneth Weene and GL Giles. Sommer Marsden and Lucy Felthouse, two powerhouses in the world of erotica have joined me in exile. There again, many talented authors and poets are scheduled to join me in upcoming blogs throughout 2013, so watch this space.
This year is shaping itself to bring more literary exposure. Looks for another release in Tales from a New Amsterdam soon. On March 1, no less than Oxford American Literary (oxfordamerican.org) will host the cover reveal for book 2 in the Fables series: Reconstruction of the Fables. Then, on March 21, 2013, look for the highly anticipated anthology from Moon Rose Publishing, A Celtic Tapestry, which will include my short story, Magic in Memphis.
So, I leave you today with many thanks to you all and many positive vibes for 2013. And, instead of a Stones song, I leave you an Iggy Pop song. Fall in Love with Me. Why not? Everyone else has.
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