I just published the second version of NEW ZIGON - The Founder's Curse to Amazon. If you have already purchased and downloaded the book, delete it from your device and download it again to get the updates.
There are no major plot changes in the second version; mostly punctuation adjustments and word tweaking.
If you have any issues getting the updated version, please let me know! You can send me a message on Facebook or email me at danellesdesigns@hotmail.com
Monday, September 15, 2014
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Do you know... #1
In honor of the "reschooling" my Aunt Rose gave me when she edited my book, I thought I'd share some of the simple and more obscure grammar rules I have learned/relearned. In future I'll title these "Do you know..." I already posted this on Facebook; sorry for the overlap.
Do you know... #1
Do you know that titles of TV shows of half-an-hour or less are to be in quotations and hour-plus show titles are italicized instead?
Do you know... #1
Do you know that titles of TV shows of half-an-hour or less are to be in quotations and hour-plus show titles are italicized instead?
Monday, September 8, 2014
Book Objectives
I am very excited to tell you that NZ - The Founder's Curse will soon be available in paperback. I don't have a date for you yet, but it will be by the end of September at the earliest, October the latest.
In the meantime, I'd like to share the book review I did on Goodreads.com, where, in place of a review, I shared the driving factors that went into the development of this story. If you get a chance to read New Zigon - The Founder's Curse, (and I hope you do) then you can tell me if I've missed the mark on any of these objectives.
BELIEVABLE SCIENCE FICTION - It is important to me to be able to defend the science mythos introduced. New Zigon's science stems from a combination of the force from Star Wars (huge fan here) and the modern day "God particle" theory. The underlying concept is that there is a thing/element that fills the in-between spaces called the “Pleovis.” In Latin that loosely translates to “filling power.” It is fluid, constantly moving, making various patterns in nature. If you can learn a pattern and push that pattern on the Pleovis, you can change the world around you.
INTERESTING CHARACTERS - I created my characters first and then came up with situations to challenge them. My favorite character to write was Mrs. McNeally, the widow a few farm houses down the road from the main character, John. She has a huge heart with a big old soft spot for John, but she can be eccentric, and she loves to play to human nature to get her way. She can manage John’s father like a master violinist, which is a good thing, or John would never get out from under his chores to go on their adventures!
"CLEAN" CONTENT - I want a twelve year old to be able to read my story without having his/her parents go into cardiac arrest.
APPROPRIATE FOR BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS - My book is from a fourteen-year-old boy's POV. He is a Pennsylvania farm boy who goes to church and is riding the line between thinking girls are weird and noticing they can be pretty. This makes for some interesting internal struggles that boys should be able to relate to without getting embarrassed and that will make girls sigh knowingly.
GOOD READ FOR ADULTS – I am an avid reader, and most of my favorite books are young adult novels. I aimed for a balance between action and discovery/science reveals, with a sprinkle of humor and foreshadowing. The majority of my “test market” fell in the adult demographic, and all thoroughly enjoyed the book. Were they biased? Possibly… you will have to decide for yourself!
In the meantime, I'd like to share the book review I did on Goodreads.com, where, in place of a review, I shared the driving factors that went into the development of this story. If you get a chance to read New Zigon - The Founder's Curse, (and I hope you do) then you can tell me if I've missed the mark on any of these objectives.
BELIEVABLE SCIENCE FICTION - It is important to me to be able to defend the science mythos introduced. New Zigon's science stems from a combination of the force from Star Wars (huge fan here) and the modern day "God particle" theory. The underlying concept is that there is a thing/element that fills the in-between spaces called the “Pleovis.” In Latin that loosely translates to “filling power.” It is fluid, constantly moving, making various patterns in nature. If you can learn a pattern and push that pattern on the Pleovis, you can change the world around you.
INTERESTING CHARACTERS - I created my characters first and then came up with situations to challenge them. My favorite character to write was Mrs. McNeally, the widow a few farm houses down the road from the main character, John. She has a huge heart with a big old soft spot for John, but she can be eccentric, and she loves to play to human nature to get her way. She can manage John’s father like a master violinist, which is a good thing, or John would never get out from under his chores to go on their adventures!
"CLEAN" CONTENT - I want a twelve year old to be able to read my story without having his/her parents go into cardiac arrest.
APPROPRIATE FOR BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS - My book is from a fourteen-year-old boy's POV. He is a Pennsylvania farm boy who goes to church and is riding the line between thinking girls are weird and noticing they can be pretty. This makes for some interesting internal struggles that boys should be able to relate to without getting embarrassed and that will make girls sigh knowingly.
GOOD READ FOR ADULTS – I am an avid reader, and most of my favorite books are young adult novels. I aimed for a balance between action and discovery/science reveals, with a sprinkle of humor and foreshadowing. The majority of my “test market” fell in the adult demographic, and all thoroughly enjoyed the book. Were they biased? Possibly… you will have to decide for yourself!
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
New Reduced Price! Now only $2.99 on Amazon!
That's right, my ebook, NEW ZIGON - The Founder's Curse, is now available on Amazon for a paltry $2.99. That's less than a value meal at Mc.D's; it's less than a blizzard at DQ; it's less than a bag of Dove chocolate; it's less than a RedBox movie that you didn't return for three days; it's less than a matinee movie ticket (well, so are a lot of other things!)
The point is, you can read my wonderful, incredible, captivating novel for less than three bucks! What a deal! What a steal!
Even better, I am working on getting it published in paperback and will be offering free give-aways on Goodreads.com, so stay tuned!
The point is, you can read my wonderful, incredible, captivating novel for less than three bucks! What a deal! What a steal!
Even better, I am working on getting it published in paperback and will be offering free give-aways on Goodreads.com, so stay tuned!
Friday, July 18, 2014
SUPER SALE THROUGH MONDAY, July 21st!
New Zigon is only $1.99 in honor of all the ladies (and men) at the Donna Dewberry Painting Convention in Florida. Thanks for a great week! This is the lowest price yet. Grab your copy before the price goes back up!
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Catch New Zigon as part of Amazon's Countdown Deals!
My book is on sale today through Friday, but you'd better be quick about nabbing your copy because the price increases every 48 hours.
New Zigon went on sale for only $2.99 at 11:00 am today (6/7) and lasts until 4:00 pm on Monday (6/9), That's just three bucks! What a bargain!
Here is the schedule for the sale price changes. (The times are all Eastern)
$6.99 on Wednesday (6/11) at 9:00 pm 30% off
Goes back to regular price, $9.99 on Friday (6/13) at midnight (0:00 Saturday morning)
Thursday, June 5, 2014
New Zigon goes on sale this Saturday!
This Saturday, June 7th, is the launch of one of Amazon's countdown deals. My novel will be discounted the first two days of the sale, for only $2.99! Get your copy quick, because on Monday, June 9th, the price jumps up to $4.99 Thursday marks another price hike and then the book returns to its normal price of $9.99 on Saturday, June 14th.
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