It seems The King of Battles was liked enough to become a Finalist in Dan Poynter's Global eBook Awards, and has gained an excellent review on Dan's site. In fact, all of the Silurian books are now gaining excellent reviews that can be read on Smashwords.com. In fact, The Silurian now has 22 FIVE STAR reviews on Smashwords alone. There are more on my other sites of publication, Lulu.com and Bibliotastic.com
Book One, The Fox and the Bear also seems to be popular. But what happens to book three, Arthur's Army, where Bedwyr finally comes out as a lover of men? Book three has a lot of catching up to do, in spite of its intense battle when Arthur takes his men to their limits in his South Saxon Campaign; and all of them so young...never mind, such is life.
Yet my series of books seems to be touching readers hearts more than I could have imagined; Bedwyr's story seems to be resonating with astute readers, who are looking for deeper reads than the usual mass published fare. I would like to thank here all those readers who have taken the trouble to contact me with your views and reviews.
While I'm here, I will say that Book Ten, the final book, The Sons of Avalon, is now just over 120,000 words, and I'm struggling like I have never done before to write Bedwyr's story. It's hurting me so deeply I can barely write a few paragraphs in weeks, unlike the other books, where I could fly and dive and soar with the Fox, full of energy. Now, this energy is all but gone, and like Arthur's sword that will fall deep into the lake, I fear I am falling with it, and losing the power to go so far away over the hills with the Fox. I love him too much to work my way with him to the end, but I know I will, as I owe it to him and to Arthur, and to the readers who have discovered The Silurian.
“The Silurian is art - it is in a different space from the usual publisher's requirements. For some time art in all areas has been going unrecognised. The Silurian will burst out from your computer in a blaze of fire and passion. And it will reach those, like me, who are searching desperately for nourishment - heart and soul nourishment - the real thing, not endless disappointment. The Silurian lives and will be known!” Writer/reviewer Mary Cade, author of "The Bermondsey Grail"
L.A. I am dying from the anticipation of your final Silurian book. I have read the first nine over a period of 2 months - about 1-2 hours per day. My ritual is gone and I am left hanging. It is not very frequently that I can wip through a series that quickly - only the ones that truly engage me.
ReplyDeleteYou are that kind of a talented writer. You have brought me deep into this world with you. I know the final book is difficult - you want to cherish it and prolong its end as long as possible to not lose that world. And while I will cherish the tenth book even more than the predecessors, I will immerse myself for the last time once it is available.
So, please bring closure to the world of Bedwar and Arthur and begin a new journey. If you write it, I will join you on that journey as will your many other fans.
BTW, I was introduced to your work through my Nook. Yours are the only books I have purchased on my nook. I usually reserve it for testing free books by new authors or reading the classics. I still love the feel of a real book - that's why I don't typically buy ebooks. So, thank you for introducing me to your works w/ the 3 free books. You have gained another loyal follower.
Anon, thanks for being a reader, and buying my books. I hope to begin writing again on book ten in the coming weeks; things in my private life have taken over my writing life, so it is slow going. I don't have a Nook, or any ebook reader at all. Funny. I do publish my books too as paperbacks on Lulu.com, but they never sell. It's all electronic these days, but I'm old fashioned in the book department and you cannot beat a real book to hold and put on your bookshelf.
ReplyDeleteBook Ten is going to be a nightmare for me to write and to end. But yes, I must finish this series, and I would really like the last book to come out next April, for my birthday, but I cannot promise anything right now, as I have a lot of new changes to deal with. Here's hoping for April 2012...