Hi all,
After talking with some of you, there were some people interested in buying t-shirts and other merchandise with the "Vampires at the Opera" cover art. I really love the picture adorning the front of my novel. Thanks, Linda for making it look so striking.
If you want to buy the tie-in merchandise, please go here http://www.cafepress.com/vampiresatopera
We are selling through the website, cafepress.com.
With both vampires and Phantom, how could one resist? I'm buying my own t-shirt as well:)
Thanks again for your support!
Take care,
Chris
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Thank you to my fans!
Hi all,
Just wanted to make a short post to thank those that have purchased my first novel, "Vampires at the Opera". I really appreciate your support for my universe and hope that you will stay around to watch the universe expand and deepen. I'm working on the second book now:)
Also, some good news for you all. There is a strong possibility that my publishing company may sell t-shirts, mugs and other items with the book cover art. Stay tuned for details. I will post a link when these become available.
Take care all,
Chris
Just wanted to make a short post to thank those that have purchased my first novel, "Vampires at the Opera". I really appreciate your support for my universe and hope that you will stay around to watch the universe expand and deepen. I'm working on the second book now:)
Also, some good news for you all. There is a strong possibility that my publishing company may sell t-shirts, mugs and other items with the book cover art. Stay tuned for details. I will post a link when these become available.
Take care all,
Chris
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Thank you Linda and Lisa at L&L Dreamspell for making me realize my personal dream of being a published author.
Hi all,
If you don’t know by now, my first novel, “Vampires at the Opera” went on sale on Monday. If you are over 18 and would like to purchase it, it is available at the Dreamspell website. For someone who is a first time author, words cannot describe the wonderful and very emotional feeling of seeing one’s book listed on the various book selling websites.
Today, I received my author copies in the mail and loads of goodies from Dreamspell.
I loved the shirt and the tote bag but it felt incredible to finally physically hold the actual novel in my hands. I am extremely pleased with the overall look of the book as well as what is between the pages. Thanks Linda for doing a wonderful cover (I loved it from the first time that I saw it!). I want to thank Lisa who did a great job editing my manuscript for publication. It reads so smooth and sharp! Thanks also to Linda and Lisa for the beautifully framed memento commemorating the publication of my novel. It was a very touching gift and I have it in my office now, next to my computer.
I also want to say a special "thank you" to my fans who have followed me and my universe. I hope you will support my novel and stay around to see what happens next in my Dracula Phantom of the Opera series.
Which brings me to sharing with you all my next goal. As excited as I am to now have my novel set free for all to read, I have to confess, publishing it has made me eager to achieve my new ambition. The writing of my second novel in my Dracula-Phantom of the Opera series.
Take care all,
Chris
If you don’t know by now, my first novel, “Vampires at the Opera” went on sale on Monday. If you are over 18 and would like to purchase it, it is available at the Dreamspell website. For someone who is a first time author, words cannot describe the wonderful and very emotional feeling of seeing one’s book listed on the various book selling websites.
Today, I received my author copies in the mail and loads of goodies from Dreamspell.
I loved the shirt and the tote bag but it felt incredible to finally physically hold the actual novel in my hands. I am extremely pleased with the overall look of the book as well as what is between the pages. Thanks Linda for doing a wonderful cover (I loved it from the first time that I saw it!). I want to thank Lisa who did a great job editing my manuscript for publication. It reads so smooth and sharp! Thanks also to Linda and Lisa for the beautifully framed memento commemorating the publication of my novel. It was a very touching gift and I have it in my office now, next to my computer.
I also want to say a special "thank you" to my fans who have followed me and my universe. I hope you will support my novel and stay around to see what happens next in my Dracula Phantom of the Opera series.
Which brings me to sharing with you all my next goal. As excited as I am to now have my novel set free for all to read, I have to confess, publishing it has made me eager to achieve my new ambition. The writing of my second novel in my Dracula-Phantom of the Opera series.
Take care all,
Chris
Saturday, October 6, 2007
You have a deadline for next week and you’re stressed, worried and out of ideas. What should you do?
Take a vacation.
Hi all,
When I was younger, I worked at a very demanding job. One in which I used to work Saturdays and sometimes, Sundays. My co-workers around me also did the same thing. And after several seven day weeks, we were all pretty burnt. And then, much to my boss’ dismay, I started working six day weeks and taking Sundays off. And I realized something important. When I came back on Monday, I felt much more rested (even just a 24 hour rest can do wonders for us) and the work I produced had much more thought, insight and creativity than when I worked seven day weeks.
Well, I am out of that job (actually, my writing work takes up most of my spare time now) but I still remember what I learned back then and apply it to my present situation. Sometimes we all push ourselves so hard that we forget that creativity needs time to grow. Now, one could argue that you could do other things and think about your stories. Which is what I mostly do. Well, actually, much of my plotting is done while driving. I dunno, it helps to have something to do when driving:)
But I’ve found that taking some time off and going back to stories/plots etc. has helped me see things in a new way. So yeah, I do think taking a ‘vacation’ from your work does enrich it when you come back to your writing.
Now, I’ve put the word vacation in quotes because I’m really not talking about booking a cruise to the Bahamas when your rough draft for your book is due next week. Nope, not that. Rather, I’m talking about giving yourself permission to take a couple of hours, a day, two days tops to unwind and not to purposefully think about writing. Though when I’m not actively planning stuff, I can still ‘hear’ my characters talking to me. Can’t shut them out totally. LOL. Yeah, I guess that was TMI but I think you can understand what I’m trying to say here.
So, to sum up, if you’re a writer and you’re having a little difficulty (maybe even staring at that blank white page for awhile), the best thing that I could offer as advice for you is to get up out of your chair and do something else. Anything else. Read. Take a walk. Go to the beach for a day with your kids. When you come back at night (or even, the next one), you’ll be much more refreshed and be able to tackle your story with a new, original perspective. Or at least, you’ll be able to sit at your desk and wear your blank t-shirt and maybe eat some of the wonderful snacks you brought home. Because life is meant for writing. But on some sunny days, life is meant for the beach:)
Take care all,
Chris
Hi all,
When I was younger, I worked at a very demanding job. One in which I used to work Saturdays and sometimes, Sundays. My co-workers around me also did the same thing. And after several seven day weeks, we were all pretty burnt. And then, much to my boss’ dismay, I started working six day weeks and taking Sundays off. And I realized something important. When I came back on Monday, I felt much more rested (even just a 24 hour rest can do wonders for us) and the work I produced had much more thought, insight and creativity than when I worked seven day weeks.
Well, I am out of that job (actually, my writing work takes up most of my spare time now) but I still remember what I learned back then and apply it to my present situation. Sometimes we all push ourselves so hard that we forget that creativity needs time to grow. Now, one could argue that you could do other things and think about your stories. Which is what I mostly do. Well, actually, much of my plotting is done while driving. I dunno, it helps to have something to do when driving:)
But I’ve found that taking some time off and going back to stories/plots etc. has helped me see things in a new way. So yeah, I do think taking a ‘vacation’ from your work does enrich it when you come back to your writing.
Now, I’ve put the word vacation in quotes because I’m really not talking about booking a cruise to the Bahamas when your rough draft for your book is due next week. Nope, not that. Rather, I’m talking about giving yourself permission to take a couple of hours, a day, two days tops to unwind and not to purposefully think about writing. Though when I’m not actively planning stuff, I can still ‘hear’ my characters talking to me. Can’t shut them out totally. LOL. Yeah, I guess that was TMI but I think you can understand what I’m trying to say here.
So, to sum up, if you’re a writer and you’re having a little difficulty (maybe even staring at that blank white page for awhile), the best thing that I could offer as advice for you is to get up out of your chair and do something else. Anything else. Read. Take a walk. Go to the beach for a day with your kids. When you come back at night (or even, the next one), you’ll be much more refreshed and be able to tackle your story with a new, original perspective. Or at least, you’ll be able to sit at your desk and wear your blank t-shirt and maybe eat some of the wonderful snacks you brought home. Because life is meant for writing. But on some sunny days, life is meant for the beach:)
Take care all,
Chris
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