The Pawmier Inn.

Yes, I know, when it comes to blogging these days, my contributions are sporadic to the point of almost being nonexistent.  If it wasn't for Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar, this blog may well have gone for a permanent sleep.  

I mean, I've been twiddling my thumbs instead of putting up this post.  It's a post I should of posted up around the middle of July to compliment nicely the post on another site that I will mention further down this page. 

Monday morning, 16th of May. Such a significant day.  For this was the day Penny and I met up with Sharon Mayhew.  Sharon, as an eight year old child, spent a bit of time with some of her relatives in this town of Leek, Staffordshire, England, before she moved to the United States.   Penny and I prepared ourselves to meet up with Sharon and her grandfather.  

I was very nervous about meeting Sharon.  I was somewhat concerned that the place she was staying, "The Pawmier Inn", sorry, "The Premier Inn", might not be exactly be the best place to take a dog for breakfast.  Sharon, bless her, had received special pawmission, sorry, permission, for Penny to be allowed in a discreet part of the breakfast area.  

Upon arrival at the breakfast reception, we were greeting by a couple of the staff.  "Hello, you must be Penny!", one of the staff stated with absolute, wondrous glee.  "Come this way, please, Penny.  Oh and bring your human with you."  Okay, I made up that last sentence.  It's not easy for me knowing that Penny is a world-famous blogging sensation.  Yes, I'm rather jealous of the dog.

Penny and I were warmly greeted by Sharon and her grandfather, George.  It was a wonderful chat.  I felt at ease.  I really struggle with social situations.  To have challenged my anxiety was another step forward in my ongoing battle against my very low self-esteem. 

Sharon and her granddad, George, at the breakfast section.

Sharon told me it was okay to mention that George is a youthful ninety five.  She was teaching him how to use an iPad.  Proves you're never too old to learn something new.  George drove Sharon to various locations around England.

Here you go!  Notice how starstruck Sharon is with Penny! 

Sharon is delighted.  Penny is ready to grab the bacon on the plate! 

Awe, look!  Penny ready to give Sharon some doggy kisses. 

A photo off Sharon's phone as the two of them posed for a selfie....

And now for the link to Sharon's informative, interesting post about her trip to Leek.  The Gift Of Visiting The Setting Of Your Novel (MS) With Your Grandfather (Samuel George Johnston) and Meeting Blog Friends.  I would kindly ask you, if you haven't visited already, to go and check out Sharon's blog post.  Thank you.

Thank you so much, Sharon.  It was an amazing, inspirational experience to meet your good self and your incredible Grandfather.

A River, Live-Streaming To You.

It gives Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar and I, great pleasure in helping with the announcement of River Fairchild's latest book release.  It's official release was May 5, which means, it's out right now.  Actually, below this picture of the book cover, it states its out now! 

A Dragon’s Lament, book 2 of the Jewels of Chandra series is out now!

Blurb:

Magic is real. So is betrayal.

David enters the Fire Kingdom and events shift from bad to worse. He learns a shocking truth about the dragons, a truth destined to block his efforts to retrieve the lost magic of Shaylar from the ruling Council. After a cave-in and injuries force a rescue, David finds himself more isolated than before as personal concerns scatter his trusted advisors and the wizard who led him there abandons him.

The head of the dragon Council negotiates separate deals with both David and his father, sowing further discord between them. David's close friend, Lothan, disappears into the caves and doesn't return. A group of dissidents kidnap Wilks, the child empath David is sworn to protect. With no options left, he accepts the Council's demands to help them in their centuries-old conflict, risking a war which might kill them all.

Even if David manages to win, there's no guarantee the dragons will let him leave the region alive. They don't want the Kingdom of Shaylar to rise again and will stop at nothing to see it remain a pile of dust.



Bio:

River Fairchild is somewhat odd, brandishes a dry sense of humor, owned by several cats. Lives in a fantasy world. A fabricator of magic. Makes stuff up and spins tales about it. Believes in Faerie crossings and never staying in one place for very long. Speculative Fiction wordsmith. The secret to her stories? Spread lies, blend in truths, add a pinch of snark and a dash of tears. Escape into her world. She left the porch light on so you can find your way down the rabbit hole.

Links:

Purchase Links :

Amazon US   A Dragon's Lament (Jewels of Chandra)

Amazon UK   A Dragon's Lament (Jewels of Chandra)

Smashwords  Smashwords Reviews-A Dragon's Lament (Jewels of Chandra)

Barnes &Noble  Barnes & Noble-A Dragon's Lament, Jewels of Chandra series, book 2

Apple Store  Apple Store :A Dragon's Lament, Jewels of Chandra series, book 2

Other links can be found at: Seasoned with Words: Books

Also available in paperback

River can also be discovered here :

Blog : Seasoned with Words
Facebook
Twitter
Amazon

Hey River, much success with your latest book.  Kind regards, Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar!  And not forgetting kind regards from me, Gary :)

A Breakthrough Opening To Escalation.

It's my pleasure to reveal the reveal of the cover reveal of Stephen Tremp's final instalment in his, "The Adventures of Chase Manhattan", trilogy.  Besides, this way, I get out of doing one of my eagerly anticipated postings.  So, just below this sentence you will notice a photograph of the cover art for Stephen's cover reveal.

Here it is.  The cover reveal for, "ESCALATION  The Adventures of Chase Manhattan."  The cover was designed by his nephew,  Jeremy Tremp .  Jeremy also did the cover art for, "Breakthrough" and "Opening."  

Stephen is hoping to have the book released by the end of October.

Escalation Synopsis: 

“I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones” - Albert Einstein  

In Escalation, the final installment to Stephen Tremp’s Breakthrough Trilogy, a seemingly innocent discovery in Einstein-Rosen Bridges, or wormholes, becomes a Pandora’s Box—opening doors to other unexpected and unpredictable realities such as parallel universes, time/space travel, and an evil hitchhiker from another dimension. 

Chase Manhattan has survived attempts on his life from numerous sources in his effort to destroy the technology. But he is far from safe. Now Chase and his comrades must not only break world renowned physicist Professor Nicholas Fischer out of prison a second time, but also smuggle him across hostile borders in Europe and the Middle East to prevent events threatening to spiral into World War III. 

At stake: an end to Western civilization as we know it. The result: an epic clash where science and the supernatural take center stage, vying for mankind’s destiny. The setting is global as the world divides into an East vs. West climactic battle. The action is swift, adrenaline-charged, and non-stop. Unending twists and turns will keep the reader turning pages and wanting more. 

Together, Breakthrough, Opening, and Escalation follow the lives of the unlikely participants from innocence to a coming of age through sacrifice, betrayal, passion, lust, unconditional love, and hope. Escalation will appeal to fans of modern-day science fiction, action, and horror. 

Escalation Short Synopsis: 

Together, Breakthrough, Opening, and Escalation follow the lives of the unlikely participants from innocence to a coming of age through sacrifice, betrayal, passion, lust, unconditional love, and hope. Escalation will appeal to fans of modern-day science fiction, action, and horror. 

Other Blurbs: 

ESCALATION: an epic clash where science and the supernatural take center stage for mankind’s destiny. The setting is global and the adrenaline-charged action is non-stop. 

ESCALATION is cued from current world events and scientific breakthroughs. Great cover, plot, editing, and reviews. Wormholes too! 

ESCALATION speaks to our generation with its technological breakthroughs and struggle to use for good or for evil. 

You can discover Stephen's blog, here : Author Stephen Tremp

On Farcebook, sorry, Facebook, here : Stephen Tremp

On Twitter, here : twitter.com/Stephen Tremp

Wishing you the very best, Stephen.  

Fact Or Fiction? Introducing Colin Hall.

Back on January 4, I made a special announcement that an author I've been interacting with in the background, was on the verge of having his intriguing book, with some very unique angles, published.  As of April 2, 2013, the book, "Fact or Fiction?  The Paris and M6 Crashes" by Colin Hall, will be available for purchase.  It can be pre-ordered as of now.

Here's the official front and back cover reveal of Colin's book

Here's a list of reports Colin's book is based upon.

Here's the list of chapters.

Below is a message forwarded onto me by Colin Hall.  It's a draft press release he would like me to share with you. 

"Now you can finally find out about the sensational events that have been sweeping the internet: what’s behind the Paris and M6 crashes and are they fact or fiction? Better yet, you can join in and add your own opinions and findings to the conclusions.

Released by Markosia, Colin’s book gathers in one place a whole host of information, together with blogs and websites reporting the global phenomenon that is The Paris & M6 Crashes: Fact or Fiction?

Colin comments on the reports written by the journalist Mark Collins - the man who first brought the crashes to the World’s attention and who, alone, claimed to have access to witnesses and officials.

Best described as ‘living literature’, the book charts a journey, looking for answers in an attempt to uncover the truth behind the reports into the alleged M6 and Paris crashes. But does the book resolve the questions or simply raise more? That’s for you to decide. Allegations of disappearing passengers, injecting of dead bodies and mysterious extracts from what appears to be a diary: how much is fact and how much is fiction?

Or has it all been an elaborate hoax? This book explores the theories and the conclusions with some very surprising results.

Step into Colin’s world, look at the information that’s been gathered, examine the blogs, review the codes and see why the Fortean Times described this mystery as ‘modern folklore’.

My interest was piqued when I accidentally stumbled across a mass of online reports about the so-called 'M6 Paranormal Crash', as I delved further into the subject I also found reports about another crash in Paris and then an arrest that had allegedly been made in Manchester.

Given my professional background it was always going to be within my nature to explore these reports further and understand exactly what I had stumbled upon."

More information that will give you a better idea about Colin's book can be found here : The double crash

An interview with Colin Hall and to give you some more insight, can be found here : 
Fact or Fiction-Author Interview

Colin Hall on Twitter is here : ColinZHall

Colin Hall's Facebook Page is here : Colin Hall

Further information on how to purchase Colin's book on a worldwide basis, can be found here : Fact or Fiction? : Markosia

It's been quite the adventure supporting Colin in the background.  I'm very excited for him and I wish him every success with his book.  

Penny's Pawblished Pawmotion.

Greetings, yes it's me, Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar!  Note my crap notes, I mean scrap notes in my photo.

Because I'm such a kind, caring, sharing and oh so lovable dog, I'm going to pawmote a pawblished author.  I know my undeniable influence in the dogging, I mean, blogging world, will help increase awareness of this fine writer.  Here we go......

Available now.  "Treadwell" by author Dana Joy Wyzard.

The Blurb

"After living for sixty years in the cabin of her birth, Nelda Pike is as resilient and self-reliant as she needs to be. Like other residents in the backwoods town of Treadwell, she guards her anonymity with a fierce tenacity and a shotgun. When she discovers a terrified young woman stumbling beside the country road, Nelda goes against her better judgement and offers temporary sanctuary. As the only witness to her mother/s brutal murder, seventeen year old Laura is running for her life. Successfully tracking her to Nelda's secluded cabin, the killers forcibly abduct Laura and disappear into the backwoods. Enraged, Nelda reaches out to her lifelong friend, Wosie Mae - a woman as irascible and indomitable as Nelda herself, for help. Together, two old women with shotguns, and a geriatric hound, are now on the murderer's trail."

You can get information on how to purchase Dana's book here :  "Treadwell", by Dana Joy Wyzard

And here : "Treadwell", by Dana Joy Wyzard (Xlibris)

I would also highly recommend, if for some unbelievable reason you've never visited her blog site, you can find it and further info about her book and her take on life, here :  WITLESS RELOCATION PROGRAM

Okay, that it's from me, Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar!  On behalf of my human, Gary, yes the human I so kindly allow to live with me, we wish Dana much success with her book.  Now, I'm going for a well deserved doggy nap......

"The Call Of Agon" By Dean F. Wilson.

I would like to introduce to you a fine youth author.  Dean F. Wilson's first published novel, "The Call of Agon : Book One Of The Children Of Telm", is now available for purchase.  Dean recently contacted me and asked if I could possibly bring further awareness of his book.  It's my pleasure to do so.

An Interview with Dean F. Wilson.

Question 1 :  When did you first realise you have a passion for writing?

"When I was a child. I remember starting writing properly (as in not just for school) at age 11, but my family think I started younger. 11 was when I started writing my first novel, however. It began as a film script, but after a while I thought I would have more luck by writing the book and then the script later when the book was a success. Then I fell in love with the art of writing fiction, and scriptwriting has never been my cup of tea since. I also recall school teachers pointing out when I was even younger that I came up with very interesting and unusual constructions of sentences, which I think was the first sign that words would be my art."

Question 2 :  Do you write according to a routine?

"Yes and no. My "day job" is journalism, so I have to work on a stricter routine for that. News gets old, and at the end of the day I need to make a regular income, so it's a daily requirement. My fiction has been off and on over the years, but it is becoming a bigger part of my life than ever, and I am delighted to be able to live out my childhood dream. I can write when inspiration hits, but I can also write by just forcing myself to sit at the computer. Often you cannot wait for inspiration—it needs to be sought out."

Question 3 :  What motivates your writing?

"Probably my greatest motivation is the desire to explore real human experiences in creative and evocative ways. Language is a very potent tool, and I love reading books where a single sentence will stop me in my tracks with its elegance and brilliance. Some of these can stay with you for a long time, hitting a nerve and resonating with a part of the human psyche or soul. Fantasy has the potential to be particularly powerful. On the surface it seems like little more than imagination, but it can address real things in a way that contemporary fiction cannot. In many ways it is a deceptive genre, delivering a message beneath the surface of myth."

Question 4 :  What author or authors inspired you?

"In the fantasy genre, which I primarily write in, I would have to include Tolkien, of course, but there are dozens of others who have been directly and indirectly influenced by him, including George R.R. Martin and Stephen Donaldson, whose work I enjoy. I tend to like darker stories, so a touch of Neil Gaiman goes a long way, and for something lighter there's always Terry Pratchett. The latter two joined forces quite well in the excellent Good Omens. I think the old reliables like Shakespeare, the Greek epic poets Homer and Virgil, and more recent poets like W.B. Yeats have also been a significant influence on my style."

Question 5 :  What message would you like to share with an aspiring author?  

"Many people say they would like to write a book, but the thing that makes you an author is perseverance. You have to sit down and write, rain or shine, whether the mood strikes you or not. It requires a lot of discipline, and it is a very lonely art, but it is also extremely rewarding. Watching and participating in the unfolding of a story is an amazing process. The best way to learn the craft is to write, and to read often and widely. Ultimately success boils down to those who endure, whether it is in the painstaking process of writing itself or the often more painful process of publishing thereafter. So keep at it."

"Thanks again, Gary."

You're very welcome, Dean.  Thank you for such excellent responses to the interview questions.

The Blurb for "The Call of Agon : Book One Of The Children Of Telm."

"THE LAST LINE. THE LAST WORDS. THE LAST CHANCE.

Ifferon is one of the last in the bloodline of the dead god Telm, who mated with mortal women, and who imprisoned the Beast Agon in the Underworld. Armed with a connection to the estranged gods in the Overworld and a scroll bearing Telm’s powerful dying words, he is tasked with ensuring the god’s vital legacy: that Agon remain vanquished. Fear forces Ifferon to abandon his duty, but terror restores his quest when the forces of Agon find his hideaway in an isolated coastal monastery.

Weighed down by the worries of the world, but lifted up by the companions he encounters along the way, Ifferon embarks on a journey that encompasses the struggles of many peoples, the siege of many lands, and discoveries that could bring hope to some—or doom to all."

You can find out further information about Dean's book and other contact information at the following link : Dean F. Wilson

In conclusion, to give you an idea of Dean's intriguing book, I leave you with the above video.  And Dean, here's wishing you much success and fulfilment with your writing endeavours.   Continue to share your love of the magic that is the written word.

Time To Catch Up.

Oops, I'd said I would do my own bit in promoting books, either finished or being worked on.  Due to some circumstances beyond my control, I had to delay this posting.  So here we go.....

Author and professional speaker, L. Diane Wolfe, has recently released her latest book. This is her seventh book.  And here's a quote to give you an idea about her latest book.

"HOW TO PUBLISH AND PROMOTE YOUR BOOK NOW! 

Publishing and promoting made simple! 
Have you always dreamed of publishing a book but didn't know where to begin? This book walks you through the steps of identifying markets, budgeting, building an online presence, and generating publicity. Get the whole story on: 
• Traditional publishing
• Self-publishing
• Print and e-book setup, formatting, and distribution
• Finding your target audience
• Generating reviews and media interest
• Networking and developing an online presence
• Promotional materials and appearances
Uncover your ideal publishing path and numerous marketing options before you begin. Writing is your dream. Give it the best chance for success! "

You can get further information on Diane's highly informative book and how to purchase it or any of her other six books here:  Spunk On A Stick's Books.

And you can discover Diane's blog site here:  Spunk on a stick   Wishing you all the very best, L. Diane Wolfe.  May you continue to inspire authors, published or aspiring.

Speaking of aspiring authors, our blogging friend, Tammy Theriault, is working on a novel titled, "Living RunAway".  I know that Tammy is taking a bit of break from the writing of it.  So, as she notes and I quote: "I didn't know where to go with it.  I don't outline, never liked it in school & continue that no not me philosophy.  So I was the "fat guy in a little coat".  I was stuck!"  Yes, that dazzling radiance in the above photo is Tammy!

I just wanted to let Tammy know that she has my ongoing support.  I know that the passion of writing will continue her on with her dream.  If for some reason you have never actually visited Tammy' site, here is the link that takes you there :  Tammy Theriault

That's it for now.  In a few days time, I will be highlighting a book by a young author.  And fairly soon, I will be announcing the publishing date of another author I have been working with in the background.  Yes and for reasons beyond what my last two brains can ever comprehend, a number of writers, published, aspiring or just plain desperate, contact me.

Be well, my friend.  May the magic of the written word continue to fill your heart and soul.

The Magic Of The Written Word.

During my nearly six years of blogging, yes Gary, get some sleep...Um...during the nearly six years since I began my little known, apparently, according to my 'admirers', a well kept secret blog, I've had the privilege of interacting with bloggers who are either published authors or aspire to be so.  Thanks to their determination, their passion, the encouragement and support of published writers, other aspiring writers and bloggers, I sense the caring ideals within this great and diverse community.

Here is a list of some published author and blogger friends:

Jenny Woolf can be discovered here at these two links : Jenny Woolf author information.  And you can find her main blog here : *An English Travel Writer*

Of course, we have our good friend, Joylene Nowell Butler, who has written "Dead Witness" and "Broken But Not Dead".  Joylene was most kind and forwarded me an e-copy of "Dead Witness".  You can get information regarding Joylene and her books here : Joylene Nowell Butler  Her blog can be discovered here : Joylene Nowell Butler, suspense author

Then we have the lovely Teresa Ashby, author of, "You Can't Love a Stranger & Other Stories".  You can find a list of her books here : Teresa Ashby and you can find her blog here : A Likely Story

We also have our buddy, PT Dilloway, author of "A Hero's Journey".  You can find information about his writing here : A Hero's Journey  and his blog site here :  PT Dilloway

Then there is my dear friend, Diane Perry, who has a book titled "Red Kite", which you can get details about here : Red Kite  You can also discover her blog here : Working 2 Write.  At her blog, you can find out details about her other blog.  Diane also has another book which can be checked out here : 100 Ways for a Chicken to Train Its Human

I have the delight of interacting with this author and blogger, Michael Offcutt, you can find information about his books here : Michael Offcutt: Books and his blog here: Michael Offcutt Speculative Fiction Author

And you can find all about Pearl and her book here : I Was Raised To Be A Lert  You can find her blog and information on her latest book "The Second Book of Pearl: The Cats", at her blog site here : Pearl, Why You Little...

If you want an excellent read, I would suggest you check out this author, Alex. J. Cavanaugh.  You can find out about his books here :  Books by Alex J. Cavanaugh and his blog here : Alex J. Cavanaugh

I also have the great privilege on interacting with a recently published author who lives in Victoria, British Columbia.  Suzanne Bean's book can be discovered here : Between Concrete & Earth. Poetry by Suzanne Bean  Her blog which is a combination of her wonderful art and words, can be visited here : Suzanne Bean

And there's this wonderful children's author, Carole Anne Carr, who very kindly sent me a signed copy of her book, "First Wolf".  You can discover the magic of Carole's books here : Books by Carole Anne Carr.  And her blog site is here : The Adventures of a Children's Author

Here are a few aspiring author blogger friends :

A gentleman whose passion for writing will continue with the determination to make his dream come true.  His name is Jeff Hargett and you can get some information on Jeff's writing aspirations here : Jeff Hargett  You can read Jeff's blog here : Strands of Pattern

I've had the honour of getting to know Sharon. K. Mayhew and she is currently working on a book that I know will make for a most fascinating read.  And the book she is working on has a coincidental aspect that I relate to.  You can find out about some of Sharon's endeavours here : S.K. Mayhew Manuscripts   Her blog is located here : S.K. Mayhew, Kid Lit Writer

And you might just know our dear friend in New Zealand.  "Gidday",  Wendy Morrell.  Wendy and I quote, is an, "Aspiring children's author who likes ripe blue cheese, wine and people who love animals.  Not necessarily in that order..."  I know very well how much passion and desire that Wendy has to see her published writing dream, become a magical reality.  You can find Wendy here :  W.M. Morrell's Musings From Down Under.

Of course, we have the enchanting "unikorna".  This wonderful lady loves elves, fairies and writing about them.  She is going to try and finish her first book before May of this year.  I wish her much success and fulfilment with her novel.  You can read her blog here :  Why I Wake Up Every Day

Our friend, Misha Gericke, is working to finish her epic fantasy novel.  To get an idea of Misha's caring ethos within the blogging, writing community, you can check this here :My First Book: ANNOUNCING: My First Book's Plans for 2013.  You can visit Misha's main blog site here : My First Book

I know there are several published writers and aspiring writers I could of also mentioned.  If you are a published or an aspiring author, you have my utmost respect and admiration.  May we all be here, supporting and encouraging each other.   Feel the passion, the magic, the power of the written word.  I thank you.