Category Archives: Elysion

Guess What The Postman Brought Me This Morning

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Finally, A Bright Power Rising is available in paperback. Personally, I feel that it looks splendid. Its 5×8″ (my favorite book size) with cream paper and a matte finish cover. I never imagined that I would know the specifications for my favorite book size or have strong opinions on paper quality and cover finishes, but I do now!

It looks good on the shelf too! It nicely blends in.

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My biggest concern was the layout of the maps in the paperback. That was why I hired Polgarus Studio to format the book for Createspace. Not only did Jason and Marina ensure that the maps were perfectly legible, but their layout was better than anything I could have imagined. They did a fantastic job and were worth every cent of their price. I am so glad I sought their help.

The maps are absolutely perfect!

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As an aside, I needed both hands to hold the pages open so this picture was actually taken by my nose.

Of course I also have to thank Rob Antonishen for his foresight in his map design. I also have to thank the ever-dependable Marek Purzychi who converted his original design into a paperback cover.

The book is currently available Createspace (https://www.createspace.com/4764841) and will be available on Amazon in five to seven days.

Ten Reasons Why The Golden Rule Is Going To Be A Duology

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(1) The story is too long for one book and too short for three.

(2) Because it is two volumes, it can’t suffer from middle book syndrome.

(3) I like succinctness.

(4) If it was one volume, the paper copy would have such a wide spine, it might be mistaken for an accordion.

(5) Empty shelf space in my house is limited.

(6) At the moment, each volume has a beginning, a middle and an end. If there were three volumes, the first volume would have a beginning and a middle, the second volume would have an end followed by a beginning (really problematic), and the last volume would have a middle and an end, but no beginning.

(7) Almost everyone writes big, fat fantasy books in three volumes. I like to be different by err…writing them in two volumes.

(8) In a multi-volume series, some concepts might have to be explained in each volume. I hate repeating myself more than once.

(9) I could only think of good titles for the series and two books.

(10) Anyone who reads the books will understand that two is the ideal number concerning any story involving Ors.

 

Cover & Blurb Reveal – A Bright Power Rising

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The cover was designed by Marek Purzycki. You can find more examples of his work at http://igreeny.deviantart.com/.

The release date for the book will be announced very soon.

As for the story…

To the Ors, history and memory are indivisible.

Since the bloody birth of the cosmos, the death of their god, the Golden Light, has haunted them. The coming of a great darkness portends his return.

His would-be prophet, the Harbinger of the Dawn, was a pariah, but now few remain who would dare to challenge his authority. He is slowly reshaping a peaceful society into a genocidal war machine.

Grael Erol and the other inhabitants of the village of Pigsknuckle are unaware of this bright power rising beyond their mountains. However, an unlikely ally strives to protect them. For generations, the Gilt Spider has scourged their mountains and terrorized their dreams. Now, he may hold the only chance for their survival.

A BRIGHT POWER RISING is the first volume of THE GOLDEN RULE duology.

The Map of the Stretches is Up!

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The map of the Stretches by Rob Antonishen (http://www.cartocopia.com/) is finished. (Click the image to enlarge.)

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Rob Antonishen did a fantastic job turning my scribbles into a gorgeous map. He faced several challenges. With such mountainous terrain, the detail of the Stretcher villages and monasteries and the rivers could have been so easily been lost. The area in the centre of the Stretches is particularly congested with detail (it has to be to fit the story). Rob was able to overcome all obstacles without in any way sacrificing my vision. Thanks Rob!

This map and the map for Sunrest can be found at https://photocosm.org/elysion-maps/