A Scattered Blog Post for Writers & Readers

Yep, autumn has come to my little corner of the world, temps in the low 40’s when I got up this morning.  And, since this time of year tends to make me a bit scattered with the need to pull it back together I’ve decided to treat my readers to a scattered post. A bit of a few things to let you know about, to give you a little something and to hopefully make your day.

With the sun shining outside, the green tea on my desk and access to the web coming and going this morning I’ll do the best I can – so here’s the first thing on my small list.

The publisher, Baen has introduced their FREE library and are offering free electronic versions of some of their books. You can read online or download in a variety of formats.  Nice. Thanks Baen.

And wait, there’s another free resource. Ebook Lobby They offer free books, more of the non-fiction variety, but a few children’s books as well. Also free to download.

And, if you write pretty much anything, there might be a time when you want to grab a copy of Elements Of Style – you can get that free here. 

On another subject, a friend of mine, author Robbie Cox, has a great series going with two installments already completed which I’ve read and enjoyed.  It’s the Warrior of The Way series. 

The first is Reaping The Harvest $2.99 on Kindle  It kicks off with -

“On his way home from a moving job, Rhychard Bartlett heard a scream and ran to help. That action changed his life forever and tossed him into a war between the Way and the Void. Given the Guardian Sword, assisted by an ellyll who only stands two feet tall, and bonded to a mind speaking coshey the size of a Newfoundland canine and a taste for pepperoni pizza, Rhychard must stop the demon Vargas from carrying out his plans. Once he finds out what they are, of course. In the meantime, he longs for the girlfriend who left him because he suddenly had too many secrets. Not only must he save the day, but he also must convince Renny Saunders he's not the cheating lover everyone thinks he is.”

And the second is Lore Master $3.99 on Kindle 

Robbie is an excellent writer with a gift for drawing in the reader and giving him a great tale.  Check him out on facebook.

And his website at The Mess That Is Robbie Cox.

And wrapping it up for this week – what am I up to? 

Work on the sixth installment of the Planet Of The Eggs Children’s Book Series under The Egg Chronicles banner with writing/creative partner Charlene Brash Sorensen.  

We’ve blocked out the story line, figured out the illustrations we’ll need to create and are about ready to start creating that book titled Worlds Collide.  You can still get the first in the illustrated stories for kids by going to our Facebook page (hopefully giving it a like while you’re there) and click on the sign up button for our newsletter. This will only continue through the end of the year so you might want to get a move on to grab your PDF copy of Cracked Open FREE

 and start the series that just keeps getting better as light battles dark and the heroic egg warriors confront the depths of evil!

On the back burner for The Egg Chronicles is our next Read To Me Picture Book for very young readers (and the parents who read to them). No title yet, but we’re playing with ideas. Meanwhile, check out the first. 

Since our ‘egg empire’ is expanding we’re planning a whole reboot at the beginning of 2017 with the creation of The Egg Chronicles under who’s banner will be the children’s series Planet Of The Eggs (six issues in Vol. 1 now complete with Vol. 2 in development), the Read To Me Picture Books for Young readers, and more to be announced.

 

Thanks for reading!  Have a great autumn and I’ll be back with the next post soon!

Meanwhile, watch out for Puff the dragon-

he's growing up fast!

ANNOUNCING - NEW RELEASE - Planet Of The Eggs- Grimoire: Book Of Spells

Waiting for the second installment on the great egg adventure?!  

Well here it is - announcing the release of Planet Of The Eggs Vol.1, #2, GRIMOIRE: BOOK OF SPELLS. It's on Amazon and yes its on Kindle Unlimited.

As they tumble through yet another portal the intrepid band of eggs and Hooter find themselves in the land of Shadowgate, lair of the Sorceress Sina and her minions. 

The portal also spits out Parker, little brother to Eight Hooter, an untried young warrior.

After the kidnapping of Smudge the Learned and Twilight the Medic by the Sorceress’ minions, the remainder of the bold band of eggs split up and venture into the dark bowels of Shadowgate Castle.

When our heroes go into battle, new powers are revealed which aid in the rescue of Twilight and Smudge. While retrieving the lost Grimoire, Book of Spells, from the dragon’s lair, Skink’s emerging ability surprises both himself and the fierce dragon – guardian of Shadowgate’s treasury.

With Sina and her minions on their trail, her need for the Book of Spells intense, will the gang escape her wrath with the Grimoire? Can they find a Portal before falling victim to the Sorceress? Will they elude her dragon’s fiery breath?

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We're so excited! Reviews welcome, encouraged, delighted in. 

Tell your friends. Tell the world. 

Get your own copy today. Oh, and watch out for the Dragon!

What? didn't get the first in the Planet Of The Eggs comic series - Cracked Open?  Then head over to www.facebook.com/PlanetOfTheEggs and scroll down.  Join our mailing list and get the FIRST ONE FREE in PDF.

Writers and Readers Websites Wednesday - Author Susan Day's Blog

Yep, we're celebrating Author Susan Day's blog this week. She has a great site for reading and writing - and lots of stuff for kids to get them reading and writing too. Susan's also an illustrator and writes Kid's books herself so it's an all around fun site. 

Really, don't miss it, chock full of story starters, interviews, guest posts, book reviews and free activities for kids to develop reading and writing skills. A real keeper. Bookmark this one.