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M.L.N. Hanover’s Black Sun’s Daughter Series GIVEAWAY!

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M.L.N. Hanover’s Black Sun’s Daughter Series GIVEAWAY!

Her first three books with her 4^th book Killing Rites that debuts November 29^th. The Winner will get Vicious grace, Unclean Spirits, Darker Angels and Killing Rites the week of it’s debut.

I will be giving away one full set of four books on BLACK FRIDAY, the perfect day for something free!

This is a terrific Urban Fantasy that is a must read. 

You have the opportunity to read it the entire series in order for FREE!

This is a very simple giveaway.  

This is the fourth installment of Lory Kaufman’s World of History Camp Back Story.

Congratulations to

Anne of Ontario  who has won a copy of Lory Kaufman's World of History Camp's The Lens and the Looker!  See the simple entry at the bottom of this post. 

This is the fourth installment of Lory Kaufman’s World of History Camp Back Story.
The Lens and the Looker and The Bronze and the Brimstone.   In addition I have interviewed Lory.   I enjoyed his books and I thoroughly enjoyed the fact that he is making history palatable to young people.   Lory and I have emailed back and forth and he has been kind enough to allow me to “plumb the depths” of how he created his World of History Camp.    Please note that I have no financial relationship with Lory, nor do I reap any benefits from posting his back story.   I am making these posts because as a reader and an author I find the novel building process interesting and informative and I hope you will too.   Plus you have the opportunity to garner a FREE book.  (more on that later)

The World of History Camp Population Is Fictional?

Think about this, the posts about The World of History Camp are explaining a fictional world and society, by definition it is made up!

     “Alright already, Lory,” you’re saying. “Get to the part where you tell us why you had your committee of elders pick 300 million as the number of people that should be on the planet.”  Okay, here’s how I came to that very specific number . . .

I made it up.

     No, no, no! Don’t go away! Don’t click the website shut! Please?

    Okay, thanks for staying with me. Let me explain.

     The 300 million figure in some ways seems high, in relation to humans historical numbers on the planet (the one million figure for 100,000 years before agriculture), and low compared to human, historical memories, (seven billion in only 10,000 years, and growing) but suffice it to say, the fictitious 22nd-century elders factored in that if humans could use technology to keep humans quality of life style high, but also have as the criteria for technology that it must be designed to make a small footprint on the Earth’s ecology, then a much higher number of humans could survive. The reality is, the number could be five hundred million or it could be two million. After all, this is just a fiction. But, hey, I’d love to hear from people what they think our human numbers should be – – and why.

This is a short post but it was the most logical spot for a break. Feel free to make comments, I am sure Lory is following these posts and he is serious about soliciting opinions. 

Remember there will be a giveaway for each and every post.  That’s a FREE book for each section of Lory Kaufman’s back story.   Did I mention it is a FREE book?
How do you qualify for a FREE book?
Fine Print

Simply read the post and fill out the form below.   Each entry will be assigned a number and those numbers will be input into a random number generator to choose the winner.  I will email the winner.  The winner’s address will be sent to Lory Kaufman who will be sending out the autographed books.   If you have a specific name or nickname you wish the autograph to mention, please submit it with the form.   Each winner will be announced at the posting of the next segment of Lory Kaufman’s back story.   No purchases necessary and your email address will not be given to anyone else.
 The next post will be December 9th  when the winner of this month’s book will be announced.   As an additional incentive for those of you who are actually reading the entire post, if you comment on any of my blog posts throughout the month I will input an additional entry to the contest.

Weight of Stone by Laura Anne Gilman

Jerzy, the apprentice vineart is back with friends combating the mysterious attacks on the Vin lands.

The Vin Lands are plagued by a mystery.   Unknown magic stalks the land hidden in chance occurrences.  Vineart Malech takes an apprentice, Jerzy, who shows surprising adeptness.   The book changes focuses on how Vineart Malech and his apprentice Jerzy approach the strange occurrences in their land to focusing on Jerzy and his three unlikely friends.   Jerzy’s experience as a slave makes it difficult for him to accept the concept of a friend, let alone the reality.

A Vineart, a Princeling, a merchant and a want to be warrior are an unlikely group to oppose the disasters stalking their lives.   The Washers, who are suppose to provide balance to the world see Jerzy and his friends as a threat.

The book has an intricate plot, likeable characters, a despicable villain and a wealth of character actors to fill out the plot.  I really love this series and am currently reading the final book of the trilogy.  

I strongly recommend the book and being half way through the final book of the trilogy, I highly recommend the entire series!

 Body of  work of Laura Anne Gilman

Web Site:  http://www.lauraannegilman.net/

Chris Evans Video On the Iron Elves

Eyes to See by Joseph Nassise

Urban fantasy at it’s best, this book will make you pause the next time you hear a bump in the night.

Nassise has created a bold new protagonist in Jeremiah Hunt.   Hunt is on an emotional quest which forces him to interact with Whisper and Scream.  Whisper and Scream are ghosts.   In addition his crusty emotional shell is attacked by Denise a witch.  

Hunt’s quest is impacted by that actions of a supernatural serial killer and a time capsule of occult nature.   The action is outstanding as are the characterizations.   You can feel Jeremiah’s pain and frustration, Nassise does that good of a job. 

I hesitate to mention Jim Butcher because the premise is just vaguely similar but the addictive quality of the story is far more so.  I am pleased to see that this book is quantified as number one in a series.  I, for one, am a new committed fan and will hopefully be reading and reviewing more of this prolific urban fantasy author’s work. 

I really enjoyed this book.

I highly recommend the book.

Body of work of Joseph Nassise

Web site: http://josephnassise.com//

D.A. Adam's The Fall of Dorkhun, Book Three of the Brotherhood of Dwarves Series

Seventh Star Press proudly announces The Fall of Dorkhun, Book Three of the Brotherhood of Dwarves series by D.A. Adams. 

The Fall of Dorkhun is now available for pre-order in both limited edition hardcover and softcover versions, both of which include special packages of collectibles.  The limited edition hardcover run of 75 signed and numbered copies marks the newest addition to a growing line of affordable, high quality hardcover editions published by Seventh Star Press.  The limited edition hardcover features an exclusive illustration commission not found in any other version, as well as a special signature page and unique ISBN number. 

The Fall of Dorkhun also marks the debut of Seventh Star Press' newest artist, Bonnie Wasson.  Bonnie created the cover art and illustrations for The Fall of Dorkhun, as well as for the forthcoming reissues of book one and book two in the series, The Brotherhood of Dwarves, and Red Skies at Dawn.  She joins Matthew Perry in producing some of the finest quality presentations in the small press world, creating an exciting and fast-growing collection of speculative fiction artwork in the process.

Once again I am happy to post a press release from Seventh Star Press due to their strong support of the independent blogger.