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Hi James, We connected on Twitter and I got your email address from your website. You had made a comment on Twitter to feel free to email for advice. I’m new to self-publishing and released my first book in January. I had worked on the manuscript off and on for a couple of years before getting serious about publishing. I did the best I … Read More Bad Reviews… #Fantasy #Fiction #Advice
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Well, this is it. Consider this the final update before the book get’s released. Let’s look at the final rundown… Legal: Completed. Digital Proof: Approved. Softcover Proof: Approved. Hardcover Proof: Well… look for yourself: I think it’s safe to say that the hardcover proof is also approved. So that’s it. Everything is set, everything is up to date, and everything is ready to go. … Read More Tale of a Frozen Heart Update!!! #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
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Just another quick status update! The softcover proof arrived and has been approved. Everything looks superb. We’re still waiting to see the hardcover, but it shouldn’t be long now. I’ll post another update when that has arrived. Stay safe, stay frosty, and read a book!!! “Tale of a Frozen Heart” Blurb…“War always comes with consequences, many of which are not immediately apparent. The remaining … Read More Tale of a Frozen Heart Update!!! #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
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“Hi Jim, Just wanted to know how important you think word count is when writing a book? Appreciate it, John.” Well John, the short answer is that it is not important. It shouldn’t be a factor when you’re writing… usually. If you have your heart set on writing a novel and getting it published as a stand-alone book, then… yes word count may … Read More Why do we care about word count? #Fantasy #Fiction #Advice
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What is it about the villain that’s so great? Why do we like villains so much… to the point where we want to see the villain more than the hero? Well originally, villains were just supposed to be a plot device. A simple element that was used to create a plot. There was no rhyme or reason to it. The villain was just a … Read More The Villain #Fantasy #Fiction #Advice
by Jim
Hello all! I hope everyone has enjoyed The Drakin Series!! Please don’t forget to leave me a review on Amazon once you’re done. That really helps me out a lot. Copies of these books, as well as my others, can be purchased on Amazon by following this link: James Harrington’s Author Page They’re also available at Barnes and Noble, as well as many other … Read More Drakin, where to buy, and what’s next? #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
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Well, this is it! The final draft has been submitted. The cover design has been formatted. All the legal is done! All that’s left is for me to approve the proofs, which I can’t wait to do! Barring any disasters, proof approval should be the FINAL update everyone receives from me before the book comes out! The scheduled release is May 25th. It will … Read More Tale of a Frozen Heart Update!!! #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
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IV The cart had been travelling for over an hour and despite the bumpy ride, Melisande had managed to fall asleep in the back. She was roused when she realized that the cart was slowing down. The sounds of activity all around her were a good indication that she’d arrived in Granville. She raised […]
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And so here we are… As promised, the cover design is now live and ready!!! The book’s scheduled release date is a go! Allow me the luxury of introducing the talented people behind this work… Artist: Brett Warniers Photographer: Rick Chandler Model: Jenson Tavares These people are very talented and I’d recommend them and their work any day of the week! The release … Read More Tale of a Frozen Heart COVER REVEAL!!! #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
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I promised myself and my readers that I’d keep providing regular updates, but new news when it comes to production of a book is hard when its in its final run through… Legal is all set. Everything’s been registered and assigned. The cover is almost done… and it is EPIC! Brett sent me preliminary images and it sent a chill down my spine. Given … Read More Tale of a Frozen Heart (New Book) Update!!! #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
by Jim
Hello all! I hope everyone has enjoyed The Drakin Series!! Please don’t forget to leave me a review on Amazon once you’re done. That really helps me out a lot. Copies of these books, as well as my others, can be purchased on Amazon by following this link: James Harrington’s Author Page They’re also available at Barnes and Noble, as well as many other … Read More Drakin, where to buy, and what’s next? #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
by Jim
Hello all, So I just want to give another quick update as we expect the cover to be done soon! Each update will include the blurb going forward, so if you don’t know what the book is going to be about, please keep reading… Before that, though, I wanted to give a brief introduction to my cover artists. Brett Warniers has been my cover … Read More Tale of a Frozen Heart (New Book) Update!!! #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
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