As I've said, not content with getting married, starting a new life, having a first child - and one born prematurely no less - and going into business themselves by opening a brick and mortar book store, my son and daughter-in-law decided to publish a novel. That's right, and actual novel.
I could never do something like that, lacking the discipline to keep going past writing my name on the cover page. But they did it, and after more than two years writing, editing, rewriting and writing some more, today is the big release date.
In keeping with how youngsters apparently like things being promoted nowadays, here are some images that tap into the feel of the setting and the fictional world they've built together:
I'll admit, anything that can tap into Anime and Horatio Hornblower and King Crimson at the same time has to be worth looking at. Which is why their book has me looking forward to what they have done and created. If those of you who like the various genres it taps into, or fantasy fiction or similar approaches to story telling in general, I'll refer you to the Amazon page:
The Heart of Resistance at Amazon
where hopefully by now it is available. They tell me of all the places to get the book, Amazon apparently helps them the most, picking it up in person at the store being the only better way. Feel free to get your own copy. Tell a friend. Spread the news. Hijack a bus. Anything to let the world know there are a couple new authors in town, something our modern literary age should be happy to hear.
So there you have it. I'm proud of all my boys. But at this time, a special congrats to those two for their industry and commitment and the fact that going on three years of their business in these crazy economic times, they found time to be good and loving parents, committed to pursuing their dreams, and taking one more amazing step in the life they've chosen to travel together. Something I'll admit warms the cockles of this papa's heart.
Oh, and another gratuitous photo of the little one, because you can never have enough laughing baby pictures:
Congrats to them! I have so many delightful writing memes...
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I'll share around where I can. As the saying goes...
"Dear readers: if you like my book, please tell your friends. If you don't, tell your enemies. I'm not picky about sales."
Thanks much! It looks like the first batch of hardcovers are sold out, but should be getting more. The paperbacks are still available.
DeleteI will post links to some sites where the books can be purchased directly.
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