I just spent the better part of Sunday afternoon putting up more chapters over at our author site, Otharia.com. Chapters 4-9 have now been posted. Dave and I thought it would be better to give our readers more to read in the beginning especially when getting to know the characters. There are links at the bottom of each chapter to open the next chapter.
Co-writers, Debra L. Martin and David W. Small, writing together, sharing their views, thoughts and ideas that span from two ends of life's spectrum
Sunday, August 30, 2009
More Chapters are up!
I just spent the better part of Sunday afternoon putting up more chapters over at our author site, Otharia.com. Chapters 4-9 have now been posted. Dave and I thought it would be better to give our readers more to read in the beginning especially when getting to know the characters. There are links at the bottom of each chapter to open the next chapter.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Strategizing
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Sad Day for Massachusetts
Monday, August 24, 2009
Chapter 3 is posted
Renaissance Festival
Had a great time at the MN Renaissance Festival with Josh and Julie. Here's Josh and I in pic#1. There was your resident lords, ladies, knights and a turtle. Turtle? Yes, a turtle.
Here's our knight and of course, he won. We know how to pick the right side to sit on!
It was good to visit, but it's great to be home.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Off to MN
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Chapter 2 is posted
Chapter 2 of "Quest for Nobility" is now posted at our author site, Otharia. Head on over and meet Grand Duke Janus Vogdo.
Here's an excerpt:
Janus Vogdo was a revered elder statesman, a patron of the arts, and a generous benefactor of education. His tall stature, angular features and regal bearing lent itself to that image perfectly. He was also the presiding Grand Duke of Otharia and considered the most powerful man in the kingdom. Royalty respected him and commoners were in awe of him, but beneath his cool veneer of benevolence beat the heart of a master puppeteer, an expert manipulator who would stop at nothing to achieve his ultimate goal. For years, Vogdo moved people strategically around his personal chessboard to create the perfect mechanism for his elaborate scheme for ultimate power, claiming the title of King of Otharia. There had not been a king crowned in many centuries and Vogdo was determined to be the next one no matter what the costs.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
A Sneak Peak
Nils slammed into the wall as the gypsy brute backhanded him. The impact knocked the air out of him and he gasped with pain, feeling his ribs crack from the impact. His lightning quick reflexes saved him from the next blow as he ducked under the big man’s fist. The fist barely missed his face and slammed a hole into the wall behind him. The big man pulled his hand free and staggered back, the effects of the drugged wine finally taking hold. Nils punched forward and caught the gypsy in the sternum, knocking the wind out of him.
“Murdering scarecrow,” the gypsy cursed through clenched teeth, staggering backwards.
Nils was tall and lean, but his years of training made his muscles rock hard and gave him strength that belayed his rangy frame.
“Murder,” Nils said. “No, my dear Rafner, you have it all wrong. This is an execution in grand design.”
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Sales and Advances
The Perfect Excuse
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Yay, the Website is back up!
Something happened to our author pages....
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
The Web site is Up
Our author's website is up. Head on over to the Otharia site to read our science fiction story, The Quest for Nobility. We will be posting one chapter a week for your reading pleasure. In case you're wondering what the novel is about, the story contains all of the following:
- Intrigue
- Suspense
- Betrayal
- Adventure
- Evil mastermind
- Assassins
- And of course, love
The idyllic life of royal twins, Darius and Dyla Telkur takes a horrifying turn. Their parents have been murdered, their duchy is declared bankrupt and a rogue cousin is bent on stealing their throne. To escape their cousin’s wrath, they flee to the only safe place they know – the forbidden planet Earth.
Their only way back home is to find an ancient traveling crystal. What they find instead is evidence of a secret trade pact between denizens on Otharia and Earth established centuries ago. Before Darius and Dyla can understand what it means, they find themselves pursued by those who want the trade pact to remain hidden at all costs. Everything is connected. Both planets are entwined in secrets and bound by the blood, but time is running out for the royal pair. They must unravel the mystery and return home before their cousin is crowned Duke and their lives are forfeited.
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We invite you to enter the World of Otharia and enjoy! Come back to the blog and leave your comments or send us an email at twoendsofthepen@gmail.comMonday, August 10, 2009
Let Down
Tomorrow it's back to the day job. The University is still there - not much changes down there.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Good Progress
On some of our past trips, we haven't always gotten so much accomplished. You see, Dave is my brother and visits always involve much more than just writing. Yesterday we had a BBQ with family and friends. It was great, but it meant that we were up editing until late into the night. Who needs to sleep when there's work to be done!
So now, we'll have to return to instant messaging, skype and email to do our work. What did authors do before all this wonderful technology?
Saturday, August 8, 2009
PC or Mac?
So, what is it? PC or a Mac. Here's a pic of our work space this week. My office is too space to fit both of us so our makeshift workspace is in my family room. Notice the ever stylish cardboard box that our computers are sitting on to get them up to eye level. Oh yes, only the best for my co-writer.
Dave owns a PC. I have a Mac, always have, always will. Macs are just too cool and they don't get a million viruses or crash every day. And seeing as I'm the one up early on Saturday morning, Mac wins. We'll see what Dave has to say when he wakes up.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Cover Art for "Quest for Nobility"
Here's the cover art for the book. The image was drawn by Dave, my talented co-writer. We wanted to give you something to identify with when we post some of the chapters.
For those of you who can't make out the ink drawing, it's a warrior climbing up over the edge of a cliff using his sword as leverage.