Tag Archives: draconis memoria

Empire of Ashes – Signed Hardcover Giveaway and New Mailing List Freebie

 


To celebrate the imminent release of The Empire of Ashes I’m holding a mailing list signed books giveaway. Existing subscribers to my mailing list and anyone who subscribes between now and midnight GMT July 1st are automatically entered.

One first place winner will receive a UK hardcover.

Two second place winners will receive a US hardcover.

Three third place winners will receive UK trade paperbacks.

All books will be signed, lined and dated (with a personalised dedication if requested). The winners will be chosen and notified on July 2nd.

 

The Empire of Ashes is released in ebook, audio, and hardcover in the US on July 3rd and in the UK on July 5th. Pre-order links are on the book page. 

 

In other news, in addition to the free short stories, anyone who subscribes to my mailing list will now receive a free download ebook compilation of all my non-fiction as a thank you for signing up. Contents:

1. ‘The Neophyte’s Guide to World-building’ or ‘How I Wrote Blood Song

2. ‘Kicking over the Sandbox’, or ‘How I Wrote Tower Lord

3. ‘We Will Make an Ending’ or ‘How I Wrote Queen of Fire

4. Inspiration for Fantasy Authors

5. David Gemmell and the Depiction of the Hero

6. How to Write an Effective Battle Scene 

7. How I Edit a Novel

8. The Influence of History on Epic Fantasy

9. Writing and Naming Fantasy Characters

10. Tips on Writing Dialogue

11. Happy Being Sad – Four Great Books with Unhappy Endings

12. ‘The Long Overnight’ or ‘How I Became a Published Author’

13. My Top Ten Movie Battle Scenes

14. My Top 10 Movie Shoot-Outs

15. The Works of David Gemmell – An Appreciation

16. A History of Television Space Opera

 


‘Legion of Flame’ US Paperback Release and Mailing List Giveaway

 

The US paperback edition of The Legion of Flame (Book 2 of the Draconis Memoria) is released today. To celebrate I’m doing a quickie giveaway for ten signed copies of the paperback. The giveaway is open to existing mailing list subscribers and anyone who joins the list between now and midnight GMT on 6th June. The giveaway is open to all subscribers, not just readers in the US. Join the list by clicking here.

The winners will be chosen at random and notified on 7th June.

 

Buy The Legion of Flame in paperback here:   Amazon.com  –  Amazon.co.uk  –  Barnes & Noble  –  Indiebound  –  Waterstones  –  Wordery  –  The Hive  –  WH Smith


The Empire of Ashes – Signed UK Hardcovers Available at Goldsboro Books

For any signed book collectors out there, Goldsboro Books are offering 250 signed, stamped and numbered copies of the UK hardcover first edition of The Empire of Ashes. Available on 12th July but you can pre-order here:

https://www.goldsborobooks.com/product/the-empire-of-ashes-book-three-of-draconis-memoria-the-draconis-memoria-ltd

 


The Empire of Ashes – Advance Review Copy Giveaway

I have three advance review copies of The Empire of Ashes, Book 3 of The Draconis Memoria, which I’m giving away to existing mailing list subscribers and anyone who joins the list between now and midnight GMT on 30th April. The giveaway is open to all subscribers, not just readers in the US or UK. Join the list by clicking here.

The winners will be chosen at random and notified on 1st May.


And ‘The Legion of Flame’ in French is…

La Légion De Feu.‘ How about this for an amazing cover? If anyone knows the name of the artist please let me know.

Released June 13th this year. Thanks to everyone at Bragelonne for making it happen.

 


The Empire of Ashes – UK Cover Reveal and Sample Chapter

It’s my great pleasure to unveil the UK cover for The Empire of Ashes – Draconis Memoria Book 3. Thanks to Jeff Read for the terrific illustration and everyone at Orbit UK who made this happen. Check out Jeff’s website for more fantasy /SF eye-candy: http://www.jeffread.com/illustration.

The Empire of Ashes is released in the UK, Ireland, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand on July 5th. Go here to read a sample chapter.

Pre-order the e-book here:   Amazon.co.uk  – Kobo  –  iBooks

Pre-order the hardcover here:  Amazon.co.uk  –  Waterstones  –  Wordery  –  Indiebound

 

 

 

 

 


The Empire of Ashes – US Cover Reveal

 

 

I’m delighted to reveal the US cover for The Empire of Ashes, the third and final volume in The Draconis Memoria.

Thanks to Leesha Hannigan for the spectacular illustration and to the graphics team at Ace/Roc for the cover design. You can see more of Leesha’s work on her website (hint: she likes dragons, a lot).

The Empire of Ashes is released on July 3rd, 2018. Check back soon for a sample chapter and the reveal of the UK cover.

Pre-order the e-book here:  Amazon.com  –  Amazon.co.uk  –  Nook  –  iBooks

Pre-order the hardcover here:   Amazon.com  –  Barnes & Noble  –  Indiebound


Author Event with Bradley Beaulieu – Waterstones in Nottingham, April 4th

Anyone who’d like me to sign a book or wants to hear two fantasists talk about writing should come along to Waterstones Bookshop in Nottingham on April 4th, time: 1830. Admission is £3, tickets can be bought here: https://www.waterstones.com/events/bradley-beaulieu-in-conversation-with-anthony-ryan/nottingham.

Bradley Beaulieu is the author of the highly acclaimed Song of Shattered Sands series which began with Twelve Kings in Sharakai. The third volume, A Veil of Spears, is released in the UK on 22nd March. Check out Bradley’s website for more details: http://quillings.com

 

In other news, many thanks to Dakota Cannell for creating a Draconis Memoria wiki. Go here to check it out and contribute if you’re so minded: http://draconismemoria.wikia.com/wiki/Draconismemoria_Wiki


And ‘The Waking Fire’ in Spanish is…

…’El alba de fuego’ – out now from Editorial Hirukoa. Details here: https://www.hirukoa.es.


The Legion of Flame – UK Paperback Release

The UK paperback edition of The Legion of Flame (Book 2 of The Draconis Memoria) is released today by Orbit. Congratulations to the winners of the Mailing List signed book giveaway who have now been notified and will receive their books shortly.

Buy the paperback here:   Amazon.co.uk  –  Waterstones  –  Wordery  –  The Hive  –   WH Smith

Audiobook:   Audible.com  –  Audible.co.uk  –  Kobo  –  iTunes