A section from Through a Glass Darkly.

This is another small section from my book 'Through a Glass Darkly.' Due to be published later this year.

Stagman turned and made his way towards the trees. A loud rustling stopped him in his tracks. His sharp eyes searched the surrounding forest, but he saw nothing untoward. Nevertheless, he couldn’t shake a sense of unease. The hair rose along his back as he sniffed the air…in a second his nostrils detected the pungent smell of goblin.

For a moment fear overwhelmed him. With an angry snort he shook his head, displaying the power of his antlers…as much to awaken his own courage as to defy his enemy. Breaking into a trot he made for the nearest trees…as he reached them a goblin crept out and blocked his path.

Rising on gnarled legs, the goblin snarled and raked the air with jagged claws. Spittle dripped from its mouth as a long black tongue caressed sharp pointed teeth.

Stagman lowered his head; his eyes blazed. “Get out of my way—or die.” His massive sharp pointed antlers were enough to intimidate and frightened any attacker.

However, the goblin made no attempt to move. The creature stood its ground… face twisted in an evil leer.

Stagman’s eyes widened in panic, this was not normal. Goblins were not known for their bravery. Stagman threatened the goblin with angry snorts and foot stomping…still the creature stood its ground. Why won’t it move? Stagman’s eyes blazed with frustration.  I’ll make it! As he lowered his head to charge; the reason for the creatures bravery became terrifyingly apparent.

Witch like laughter heralded the approach of more goblins. They crawled out of the forest, too many to number. In their midst crazed ersatz jabbered manically…snapping and snarling as they surrounded him.

The first goblin sidled closer to him, its red eyes blazed with hatred. “You’re the one about to die,” it snarled. “There’ll be no escape this time.”

Stagman’s heart pounded. His nostrils flared…his breath came in short painful gasps. Terrified, he swung first one way, then the other, in a futile attempt to face his enemy; but he was outnumbered. This time they had the advantage…fighting would be futile. Flight was his only option, he could easily out run them.

However, if he tried to escape in the forest, he knew the trees would work against him. It would be too easy for his antlers to get caught in the branches—if that happened he was doomed. To outrun them he needed open ground. But as far as he could see, the forest formed an impenetrable barrier—he was trapped.

Author Name

https://www.smashwords.com/book/view/145431

Gosh, I hadn't realized it's best to use ones full name rather than abbreviate it. Having read this I shall now have to correct the name on my book covers. Oh well, we never stop learning!

The Secrets to Ebook Publishing Success

How to Reach More Readers with Your Words

Copyright 2012 Mark Coker

Published by Mark Coker at Smashwords

Author name

– Your author name is your brand, so choose carefully. For most

authors, it’s their real name, but for others it’s a pseudonym (pen name). A good

author name is simple to remember, and simple to spell. Your fans should be able

to go to Google, or go to an ebook retailer, and spell your name without error.

Avoid cutesy spelling, because this can make it difficult for readers to find you.

Don’t mix numerals in your name. For example,

N8 4cyth is a cutesy way to spell

“Nate Forsyth,”

but your readers will have difficulty remembering how to spell

it or search for it. Anything that makes discovery difficult for consumers makes

your book less visible. Avoid initials, too. If your pen name is A.C. Smith, for

example, and someone goes to a retailer and tries to search for AC Smith (no

periods or spaces between initials), or A C Smith (no period, but a space) or A. C.

Smith (periods with space), their search result may come up empty. It’s safe to

expect that all search engines make terrible mind readers and are therefore easy to

trip up.

A Must Read

A Great Book

http://www.amazon.com/RUNNING-FROM-BEIGE-Series-ebook/dp/B007FENJ2K/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1335220461&sr=1-1

Powerful

Running From Beige by Terri Marie

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started to read this book.

However, before I begin I must say I love the title 'Running From Beige.'

I will never look at the colour beige in quite the same way again!

Terri Marie’s book is a work of fiction, but within its pages there is profound truth. I can honestly say there are not many books that bring me to tears…this book did, many times! It is so powerful. To me it felt as though the author was pouring herself into the pages of the book.

Terri Marie writes so well, you can’t help but get under the skin of the characters…feeling their pain, their anger and fear.

The story follows the lives of three women, as they bravely take that first terrifying step away from their abusers and join together in a beautiful bond of love, support and friendship.

This book makes you realize that as women we are all sisters. Perhaps that’s why, when I hear of cruelty inflicted on woman, I become so enraged!

There are parts of the book that are not particularly comfortable to read, because it is so truthful. Nevertheless, it is riveting and will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Running From Beige is a book all women should read. I highly recommend it and eagerly await the next book by this talented author

The Shadowed Valley. Review

A Review for my book The Shadowed Valley.

Sadie Forsythe's review

Apr 19, 12

Read from April 18 to 19, 2012

The Shadowed Valley is a Christian novel. It is definitely an allegory of God's continued dominion over Satan and a reaffirmation of the power of faith. It does this very well. While I wasn't initially aware of it's religious bent, I also wasn't particularly bothered by it. But it does mean that I am not the intended audience. I, for example, found the continued assertion that someone else will always save you if are just willing to place yourself wholly under their protection cloying; even if that someone is the personification of the Lord. This isn't a criticism of the novel itself, rather an artifact of its appeal to a particular audience. There are those who will find such reminders of heavenly accompaniment familiar and enjoy the book more for it. The story is straightforward and easily followed. Someone looking for an enjoyable novel situated within the Biblical arena would likely enjoy this book.

An interesting review.

I've had an interesting review for my book 'A Rat and A Ransom.' I'm beginning to get the idea that my chosen ending to the story, is not liked by all. lol
But it's my book, so my decision!
It's a good review though, I like it. It comes under the heading. 'Loved the rat, hated the ending.'


http://www.amazon.com/A-Rat-Ransom-Y-Lee/product-reviews/1468145983/ref=sr_1_1_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

Panic over!

Okay...breaths a sigh of relief! At least my blog page itself is untouched, I guess I can get used to the new format for posting. Still don't like it much though. But I suppose I'll have to get used to it!