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Good news, bad news

21 Sep

Inside of Karia's PathOK, it’s supposed to work this way, I know, but …

The good news is that I caught a few problems as I read through the proof copy of Karia’s Path, the second book that tells the story of The Day Magic Died. That means I’ll be able to go back to the text and fix them, and you’ll get a better book when it comes out.

The bad news is that this will delay the release of Karia’s Path. Julie needs to go through the book as well, and then I need to change some things, upload the new text and check it. That’ll only take a few days, but it means the Kindle edition of the book will most likely not be available until the first week of October, with the print version following about five days later.

Sorry to keep you waiting, but I think you’ll agree it’s for a good reason.

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Proof is here!

20 Sep

Karia's PathToday I received the proof copy of Karia’s Path, the second book that tells the story of The Day Magic Died.

That was way sooner than I expected it.

So now I need to go through it carefully over the weekend, and if it looks good, I’ll approve it Monday.

Wow, this means … it’s possible the book would be available for Kindle next week …

Back cover of Karia's Path Inside of Karia's Path Map in Karia's Path

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A peek ahead

19 Sep

The second edition of The House in the Old Wood (Book One) contains a preview of Karia’s Path (Book Two). It’s the first chapter of Karia’s Path. And here it is for you:

CHAPTER ONE

Dust sprayed into the air, shrouding the young man in a choking haze, when the large horse skidded to a stop. The man pulled the reins to the right, wheeling the horse in a tight circle as he vainly tried to scan the rocks around him. The dust was too thick to make out the weathered carvings. Turning was just stirring up more dust.

He cursed, pulling on the reins without realizing it. The horse reared, and surprise combined with the weight of the bulky pack on his back almost flung him to the ground. He wasn’t sure how he managed to stay in the saddle, but as the horse settled back he patted its neck.

“Steady, Nebok,” he said.

He silently cursed again, and sighed. He was impatient with worry, but there was nothing to do but wait until he could see clearly. He blinked his eyes and coughed. In a few moments it was clear enough that he could tell he had left the trail – again.

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Big news on Books 1 and 2

18 Sep

The House in the Old Wood cover

The House in the Old Wood (Book 1): One first edition left. I’m down to the last print copy of the first edition. It’s $10, and if you’re not in Central Florida and can’t pick it up, shipping is only $3 anywhere in the USA. And I’ll sign it. (Or not. Your choice.) Drop me a line if you want the last one. Update: The last one is spoken for. So unless someone backs out, you’re going to have to pick up the new and improved second edition, in print or for Kindle.

Karia’s Path (Book 2): Proof ordered. This is a major milestone. The files are all submitted and reviewed by Amazon, so the next step is for me to get and look over a “proof” copy of the book. So remember that big long list of things that needed to happen before Karia’s Path was released? We’ve completed five of eight. It’ll take a few days for the proof to reach me, and then a few more days to look it over, so this is perhaps the longest step. But it’s a milestone in the process, and keeps us on track for a release of at least the Kindle version this month.

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While we wait for Book 2 …

17 Sep

Would you help spread the word?

Right now, 68 people like the Facebook page, The Day Magic Died by Ian Fallis. Thank you! With more “likes” we are more likely to get more interaction and more people will hear about the books and – I hope – buy them.

Will you please invite your friends to like the page? Here’s how:

  • Go to the page: The Day Magic Died by Ian Fallis
  • Look just below the page banner on the right. You’ll see a listing of your friends who like the page, and just below that, a list of friends you can invite.
  • Invite your friends! You can pick and choose, or you can click until you have calluses on the index finger. If you have that many friends, that is. Not meaning to imply you don’t have friends. Just that creating a callus would take a huge number of friends. Really. That’s all I meant.

So please – invite away!

You can also help in these other free and simple ways. Go to The Day Magic Died on Facebook and:

  • Check out the latest posts and find one you like, then “Like” it.
  • Find one you’d like to share with your friends, and “Share” it.
  • Join a conversation about a post by commenting on it.
  • Post your own comment or question – I’d be glad to reply.
  • And make sure you keep an eye out for new posts in the coming days and weeks.

Here’s a preview of what’s coming for you and your friends:

  • Read the first chapter of Book 2, Karia’s Path
  • See the map that will be included in Karia’s Path
  • Find out first when Karia’s Path is released
  • Find a relatively solid release date for Book 3, The Hall of the Prophetess
  • Preview the back cover text for The Hall of the Prophetess
  • Read the first chapter of The Hall of the Prophetess
  • Maybe even see the map for The Hall of the Prophetess

So … please help us get more “Likes.” Invite your friends, and don’t forget to like, share and comment:

The Day Magic Died

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