The Memory Eater anthology is live on Kickstarter! (Click here to check it out). Please visit the site and consider sponsoring it. The stories and illustrations are outstanding.
Not familiar with kickstarter? It allows people with projects to make a case to the community for private funding. Each site visitor can pledge or sponsor a certain amount of money (the price of a book, let’s say) and then get something for it in return. Along the right side of the page you will find the various sponsorship levels, and what you get for your donation.
We are giving away printed copies of the book, ebooks, t-shirts, bookmarks, and even the original art that made up the illustrations for some of the stories.
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In anticipation of The Memory Eater Anthology’s kickstarter launch, the Editor has prepared a four story sampler of the writing. The sampler includes the following:
SAMPLE STORIES
Chess Match
by Matthew Hance
Just Like Starting Over
by Vivian Davenport
Souvenirs From Another Life
by Lauren Teffeau
Home Again
by DL Thurston
If you would like to learn more about the authors in The Memory Eater, please follow the following link to read their bios.
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I’ve recently been highlighted on a new Author Spotlight page for the
upcoming Memory Eater Anthology. Check it out.
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Paul Genesse, my first editor, and the gentleman who printed me for the first time, has an awesome new book out called The Secret Empire. It’s the third book in his Iron Dragon series, and you should seriously check it out. Not only is there a great story behind the story, but Iv’e been told its a great series. I just bought the first book myself, yesterday. Read on, and check it out below!
Also, if you know the series and you want to comment, go to twitter hash tag #thesecretempire and share the love with Paul!
Justin
The Secret Empire: Book Three of the Iron Dragon Series
The only outsiders who know the truth are dead.
To reach the secret lair of the dragon king, the last of an order of dragon hunters must cross a brutal desert defended by savage nomads and angry ghosts, uncover the hidden truth of the desert people, then on the eve of their final battle, survive a betrayal that will tear their group apart.
View the book on Amazon.com.
Here’s what the critics have said about the series:
“This is a story that’s worth your time. It’s almost like going back to that first fantasy novel that totally captivated you and you read it over and over again. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.”
—Russell Davis, author, editor, and President of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America about The Golden Cord.
“Genesse stresses the necessity of trust between races and cultures and the perils of bias and dissention, and he keeps the plot moving quickly . . . ”
—Publishers Weekly
“With vivid world-building, Paul Genesse sets his characters on paths that wind and twist through the world as they try to reach their almost impossible goal—the death of the Dragon King. The characters are driven, each for their own reasons, united by their desire for honor, and vengeance for their kin. In the midst of a fantasy, Paul weaves in realistic themes of family and honor, prejudice and hate, love and redemption.”
—Elizabeth Vaughan, USA Today bestselling author of The Warlands trilogy
The Golden Cord, Book One of the Iron Dragon Series (399 pages)
• Trade Paperback at CreateSpace ($14.99):
https://www.createspace.com/3770179
The Dragon Hunters, Book Two of the Iron Dragon Series (414 pages)
• Trade Paperback at CreateSpace ($15.99): https://www.createspace.com/3772631
The Secret Empire, Book Three of the Iron Dragon Series (666 pages)
• Trade Paperback at CreateSpace ($18.99): https://www.createspace.com/3759937
Paul has got some signings coming up in Utah, Feb. 10 at Utah Valley University from 8-10 PM Feb. 10 (Friday night), Eborn Books at the South Town Mall from 11-1 PM on Saturday Feb. 18, and Feb. 18 at the Valley Fair Mall at Eborn Books from 2-4 PM. Free 11×17 posters to anyone who comes.
Author of The Iron Dragon Series (Now out in trade paperback and as eBooks!)
The Golden Cord: Book One
The Dragon Hunters: Book Two
The Secret Empire: Book Three (Released January 2012!)
Editor of:
The Crimson Pact Volume 1
The Crimson Pact Volume 2
The Crimson Pact Volume 3 (coming in April 2012)
Author Website: http://www.paulgenesse.com/
Author Blog: http://paulgenesse.blogspot.com/
I spent some of the afternoon creating a book trailer for Mayan Blood. Let me know what you think of it in the comments!
Nothing warms the heart more than when a fan (with skills in this case), takes your writing and tries to do something with it. In this case, one of my alpha readers, Joshua Bernhard, expressed his appreciation for the Magic Shop by doing a wonderful first illustration. I am totally honored. Thanks for letting me share this Joshua!
The Magic Shop - Illustration by Joshua Bernhard
Jazz bear plus birthday cake – you can only imagine what that means…
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I’m currently working my way through several books. Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss, Vampirates Book 1, by Justin Somper, and Evil Star (Book 2 of the Gatekeepers series), by Anthony Horowitz. I must say, that after being exposed to Anythony Horowitz, I just gobble up everything he writes. There is such ambiance and pace to his writing, and I find it very engaging. It’s a little dark, but that makes it feel a little more real.
Anthony Horowitz
Check out the Gatekeepers series here. I’m really enjoying it. (I wish they were out on ebook though).
Happy reading!
Justin
]]>For those of you who are Lord of the Rings fans like me, you just can’t wait for the Hobbit to come out. I still can’t believe it’s still a year away. The first official trailer hit YouTube a week or so ago, and I just fell in love with the song that the dwarves sing. It brought back memories of reading the Hobbit for the first time. I just found the links to the artist’s word press site where he has a video of himself playing the song on the violin. Also, he posted the sheet music. Amazing! Links below.
Song:
Sheet Music:
http://thesurfingviolinist.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/hobbit.pdf
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Mayan Blood on Kindle
My novella, “Mayan Blood,” is now available on Amazon.com for the Kindle.
When a pair of vacationers visit the ruins of the Yucatán and run into an ancient Mayan cult, they get much more than the typical tour and journal entry.
Check it out here!
Buy Now!
5 Stars I thoroughly enjoyed reading this short story, “Mayan Blood” by author Justin Swapp. I’ve long dreamt of visiting Mayan ruins and through Swapp’s writing, I experienced the humid jungle. My weary legs trudged up the stone Mayan ruined staircase alongside Ned and Fay. “Mayan Blood” defines what might happen when a tourist visiting a foreign country asks questions that best remain unasked. “Mayan Blood is well written and concise, with a satisfying ending. I look forward to seeing more from this author. Kevin McArthur Author- Devastation co-author – Jonathon’s Secret Love co-author – Benjamin Ridge 5 Stars It is a great short story. I also appreciate the historical references. The author is good with detail/description. I can see myself reading this story in a norton anthology. Great Job! 5 Stars Great quick read! Fun historical novel set in South America with a surprise ending! When a couple takes a tour looking for more than what they paid for, they get it…
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