Fairyed Manuscript Sent to Gryphonwood Press

As an update, this week I sent the manuscript for Fairyed (the 4th installment in the Monsters, Maces and Magic Series) to my publisher. There it'll be assigned an editor, and the process continues.

Drazenka Kimpel has been commissioned to create the cover art! For my novels, her art has been featured on the covers of Outpost, Betrayal and Relic Hunted.

While there is still a lot that has to happen before Fairyed is available, it's definitely getting closer to the final stages before release.

Romeo Passed Away Today

Romeo

My daughter's cat, Romeo, passed away today. Cancer took him after 13 years spent as a loyal pet. Genevieve showed him exceptional care and understanding in his final weeks and days, and Romeo very much accepted and enjoyed it all. Maybe even more than the love and care he experienced over the 13 years.

Romeo started out as a stray and took up residence in our garage. Young and thin, he was overjoyed to have a family and people that cared for him. Initially Romeo was pushed around by the many cats in the neighborhood but, as he grew and became healthy, he established himself as a cat not to be messed with. He had a favorite ninja move: Face the adversary, then jump forward, high in the air while performing a 180 degree spin, landing on the back of the adversary. Insert tearing claws. It always ended the fight with the other cat fleeing, pretty much never to invade Romeo's territory again.

Romeo and Swirly

Romeo's sidekick, Swirly, wasn't as successful as a protector of territory. When the neighborhood cats (and there are many) approached and weren't impressed with Swirliams, Romeo just had to go and sit and stare...

While he was pretty much a bad-ass cat, he was a good fella too. He loved his treats and tuna, playing with his bird toys, and to be petted. He meowed in a variety of ways to let you know he was hungry. The loudest purring cat I've ever heard when sitting next to Gen, or anybody. Like a happy, content motorboat. And his nemesis, Penny (one of our dogs), they  eventually learned to tolerate each other...

Romeo, barely motivated...until the mower approaches.

Really, Romeo was a fun cat (and I am not exactly a cat person). A lot of people say they have (or had) the best cat ever. On that point, I would strongly disagree.

Romeo is now in Heaven, hanging out with his sidekick, Swirly, and his second side kick, Specter.

Gen with Romeo and Swirly (2010)

Icefall by David Wood Currently Free

Hey Folks,

A great deal. Icefall, part of the bestselling Dane Maddock Adventures (by David Wood) is now free on through most ebook sources. It's a book that works as both a standalone and introduction to the Dane Maddock, Bones Bonebrake, and their adventures--think Indiana Jones but starring two former Navy SEALs.

Actually, it's my favorite book featuring Dane Maddock, except for Cavern, which I co-authored with David.

Give it a try...it's a quick, action-packed read, and it's free.

Link: Icefall by David Wood

And, if you haven't read Cavern, consider giving it a try as well. :)

Link: Cavern by David Wood & Terry W. Ervin II

Most Recent Review of Flank Hawk

Here's Flank Hawk's most recent review on Amazon--some pretty neat authors in which to be grouped!

"I have read Tolkien, Goodkind, Donaldson, and McKiernan. Irvin (II) has stood toe to toe with their work, and in+my opinion delivered an equal tale.

Flank Hawk lays out a tale of fantasy, of a future yet to be made, and a tapestry of alZ the sword and sorcery familiars mixed with historical machines of death.

The characters are breathing, and the treatment of the yarn they weave will have you enraptured.

I'm sure you will not regret the read.

Very well done!

Now on to the next book.😊"--Bookworm Forever

Ohioana Book Festival this Saturday (April 27)

Hey Folks,

A quick reminder that I will be one of over a hundred Ohio authors participating at the Ohioana Book Festival, talking to readers and signing copies of our books. There will be authors of all types, from fantasy and SF (like me) to nonfiction, romance and children's books.

It's being held at the Columbus Metropolitan Library's Main Branch at  96 S. Grant Ave. from 10:30 am until 5:00 pm.

Click the following Link for more Details: Ohioana Book Festival

The 5 titles I will have at my table
(Festival limit on all authors due to table space)

Mindy McGinnis Radio Interview

Hey Folks,

Here's an interesting interview with Mindy McGinnis, a very popular author. She writes in a host of genres, from post-apocalyptic and fantasy to Gothic horror and contemporary.

She talks about writing, becoming an author, regular life and an insight as life as an author, social media, and more...

This year Mindy also visited the school where I teach. She is a very engaging speaker.

Flank Hawk: Awesome Price Reduction

Hey Folks,


Gryphonwood Press has dropped the price of Flank Hawk (ebook version) to $0.00!


If you haven't tried Flank Hawk, now is a great opportunity.


It's free through virtually all ebook vendors--Amazon, B&N, Kobo, iTunes, Smashwords and more!


Here's the link to get your free copy: Flank Hawk Ebook

As an additional note, if you're an audiobook fan and member of Audible, if you pick up the Kindle version, you can get the audiobook version at a steep discount.

Link: Flank Hawk on Audible