Champion of the Gods – Box Set

Box Sets. The final stage of a series. These are the five books in the Champion of the Gods series. Joined together for the first time ever for just $9.99.

Series Blurb:

It took the Seven to create the world, each to rule their own. Until one wanted to control it all.

In the Great War of ancient times the God of Death sought to rule the world. He almost succeeded, but the Champion of the Six, destroyed the bridge into the world and closed the Eight Gates of Neblor. Some thought forever.

But he returned. 

His servant, Meglar, surprised his enemies and all the great wizards who opposed him. The Six chose a new Champion to save the world. Young and untested, Farrell struggles to unite those who oppose the God of Death. With each confrontation, however, his task seems ever more impossible.

Buy Links:

Universal Link: https://www.bklnk.com/B08D3LQLR7

Amazon.UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08D3LQLR7

Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D3LQLR7

When Heroes Fall – Release Day!

As the title says, today is release day for When Heroes Fall. (You can find buy links below) I’ve looked forward to this day with anticipation and a touch of sadness. I’m anxious to hear what readers have to say, but I’m also a bit melancholy that it’s over.

I was searching through my Champion of the Gods folder this week and came upon a file dated 10/26/08. It was a scene from Child of Night and Day. Although the files have been modified, deleted, merged and assumed, I know I began the series before 2006. I know because we moved into our current house in August 2006 and I had already begun the series. 

As best I can recall, Champions began sometime in 2005. It started with a scene that doesn’t exist anywhere in the series. Chamdon were rushing toward Haven and Miceral was leading a charge of unicorns and Muchari against them. Farrell was back by the twin Sources and his mentors were beside him. He alerted Miceral to break off and as the defenders pulled back, he unleashed as spell to cut down onrushing enemy forces. I couldn’t find that scene when I looked, but I know I saved it on thumb drive. So it’s somewhere.

Now, after fourteen years, I can finally write “The End” It’s been a long, satisfying journey for me. And if you’re reading this I hope you’ve enjoyed the time spend with Farrell, Miceral, Nerti, Klissmor, Kel, and everyone else. If you have any thoughts or comments on the series, or characters, please leave them below (or email them to me) as I’d love to read them.

People have already asked about future installments, but I don’t have any plans to start a new series based on this world. Maybe in time something will come to me, but other than going backward and telling Kel’s story, I’m don’t see what’s next for Farrell, Miceral and the others. At least not today, so I won’t say never.

As always, thanks for being a fan.

The End!

Enjoy the journey!

~AQG

My “Help Me Give Away 10,000 eCopies Of The Last Grand Master” Contest.

I want to give away as many eCopies of The Last Grand Master as I can (at least 10,000). I could bore you with why 10K is important and what could/should/will happen if I hit that number, but what really matters is I need your help. So rather than beg empty handed, I’m holding a contest and giving everyone who helps a small thank you gift.

Click HERE to enter the contest.

(The details are on the sign up page.)

Or keep reading for more details.

Prizes: 1 (One) $50.00 Amazon gift card and 2 (Two) $25.00 DSP Publications gift cards.

Small Gift to everyone: A coupon good for 35% off your entire purchase from the DSP Publications Store.

Contest ends September 30, 2017.

How The Contest Works:

The Short and Simple Version:

You share my sign up page using a unique link I’ll give you. For everyone who signs up using your link, you get three entries into the contest. The more people who sign up using your link, the greater your odds of winning.

The Detailed Version:

  • Sign up for my monthly updates and get one (1) entry. Already signed up? Thank you, but fill in the form anyway. You won’t be signed up again, but you will get an entry in the contest (This way those who already get my updates get credit for having signing up in the past.) Here is the sign up link:

Sign Up Here To Spread The Word

  • Once you confirm your email (check your spam folder if you don’t get a confirmation email) you’ll get four things: 1)  A free eCopy of The Last Grand Master if you don’t already have one, 2) your 35% off coupon, 3) One (1) entry to the contest, 4) a unique link to share with your friends and on social media.  (Be sure to use your link so you get credit for everyone who signs up because they heard about my offer from you.);
  • Earn entries for each social media platform you use to share your link – (and you can share with a click of a button from the Thank You page);
  • Since you get three entries every time someone you referred signs up, share it a lot. To entice your friends to sign up and earn you entries, tell them they can also earn extra entries by sharing a unique link of their own once they join;
  • UpViral (the service hosting the contest) keeps track of all entries, who get credit for each new sign up, and picks the winners when the contest is over.

The really, really detailed details (for those who want it.)

  • Everyone has to confirm their email to prevent cheating. Sorry to that one person who planned to pump up their entries by signing up everyone in their address books;
  • To that one person mentioned above – you can’t share the link with your 17 different email accounts and try to sign up with each to get extra entries. UpViral is really good at detecting fraud and they’ll tell me so I can remove that person and all their entries.
  • Since I have some competitive friends who’ll want to know how many people they enticed to sign up, everyone can track how many entires you have on the UpViral account. (If you can’t find the tracker, email me and I’ll help you find it.)
  • The DSP Publications Coupon is good all month. You can use it every day or more if you like. It’s good on your entire purchase. So indulge.
  • And just to see if anyone reads these ‘fine print’ stuff, leave a comment with a color and a favorite animal. If I get enough comments or they are funny enough, I might hold a mini giveaway just to commenters.

What if I hit my 10K sign ups?

I’ll be singing this:

 

And then I’ll have some cake.  My 5 year old told me you have to have cake at a party.

So take a moment, join the event and help me get to 10K.  I might even stream the party 😉

One Last Annoying Sign Up Button:

Thank you again for being a loyal fan.

Enjoy The Journey!

—AQG

Fear In The Marketing Of A Sale i.e. The Sale on Books 1-3 Ends Soon!

In the world of sales, unless a company is going out of business or the item is discontinued, everyone knows there is no such thing as a sale that will never, ever be seen again.  We know things will go on sale again, we just don’t know when.

And yet, we see headlines that scream: Hurry! or Last Days! or Don’t Miss This! Why? Because fear sells. Marketing 101 says create a sense of urgency to get impulse buys.  No one wants to miss out on a great deal so let them know the great deal is only for a limited time. (I might be drummed out of the mythical book marketers secret club for sharing their ‘proprietary’ information.)

With that as a backdrop, let me gently remind everyone that The Last Grand Master, The Eye and the Arm & Kings of Lore and Legend are Kindle August Deals, and will only be on sale for $1.99 until August 31, 2017. DSPP has matched the sale price in their store if you prefer to buy your books there.

(Click any of the links above to be taken to the respective sales page.)

If you’re missing any (or all) of these three books, now would be a great time to buy them. Because, while sales do come again, I can say with a great deal of confidence – and very little hype – the first three books in the series won’t be a Kindle Deal of the Month again any time soon – if ever.

 

 

The Last Grand Master:

 

In a war that shook the earth, the six gods of Nendor defeated their brother Neldin, god of evil. For three thousand years, Nendor and the Seven Kingdoms have known peace and prosperity and Neldin’s evil was nearly forgotten.

But then Meglar, wizard king of Zargon, unleashes the dark magic of the underworld and creates an army of creatures to carry out his master’s will. One by one, the sovereign realms fall as a new war between the gods threatens to engulf Nendor.

Leading the opposition to Meglar is Grand Master Farrell. Young and untried, Farrell carries a secret that could hold the key to defeating Meglar—or it could destroy the world.

Farrell is joined by Nerti, queen of the unicorns and Miceral, an immortal muchari warrior the Six have chosen as Farrell’s mate. As Farrell and his new allies make plans to counter Neldin’s evil, Meglar forces their hand when he invades a neighboring kingdom. Rushing to help their ally, Farrell and Miceral find themselves in the middle of the battle. Cut off from help, Farrell attempts an untried spell that will either turn the tide or cost he and Miceral their lives.

 

The Eye and the Arm:

 

After defeating Meglar at Belsport, Farrell returns to Haven to recover from his injuries, but Khron, the god of war, has other ideas. He gives Farrell a new mission: free the survivors of the ancient dwarf realm of Trellham from their three-thousand-year banishment. To fulfill Khron’s near impossible task, Farrell will need the help of his distance ancestor, the legendary wizard Kel. But Kel has been dead for a thousand years.

Farrell finds information hinting that Kel is alive, so he moves his search to Dumbarten, Kel’s birthplace. To reach Dumbarten unannounced, Farrell and Miceral disguise themselves as mercenaries on board a merchant vessel. Their journey is disrupted when pirates attack their ship. While attempting to subdue the attack, Farrell is struck down by one of Meglar’s minions.

Unconscious and trapped in his own mind, Farrell’s only chance for survival rests with Miceral and the peregrine king Rothdin entering his thoughts and helping him sort fact from illusion. To reach Farrell, they will need to rely on an untested spell from one of Kel’s spellbooks. If they succeed, Miceral can guide Farrell home safely. If not, Farrell will destroy not only himself, but Miceral, Rothdin, and everyone around him.

 

Kings of Lore and Legend:

 

Dumbarten should have been the end of Farrell’s efforts to find his distant ancestor Kel, but the Six have other plans. Farrell is told to continue his search for answers in Agloth, the temple city to Seritia. Forced by the Goddess to ride across the vast continent of Lourdria, Farrell and his companion learn that Meglar’s reach extends well beyond the borders of Ardus. And Agloth, despite being dedicated to the Goddess of Love, is also home to a millennia-old curse that Farrell must end if he wants to complete his task.

Answers don’t come easily, and Farrell determines he must travel to the Dwarf Kingdom of Colograd to continue his quest. When an ally of Meglar’s threatens Agloth, Farrell cuts short his time in Colograd and rushes back to defend Seritia’s home. The attack seems doomed to fail, but the death of one of his companions distracts Farrell at a critical moment. Battling against his crushing grief, Farrell struggles to save Agloth, his friends, and himself. And even if he survives, he still hasn’t found Kel or his answers.

 

 

 

 

Friday Musings

The last seven days have been unsettling to say the least. Starting with the events in Charlottesville, the response by that guy in the White House (all three contradictory and confusing ones), Barcelona and now Finland. I was listening to this song to get in a more positive mood:

 

Change will only come if enough of us want it and are willing to stand up for it.  What I was willing to ride out when I wasn’t a parent, I need to change now that I’m a parent. I look at my daughter and the carefree way she sees the world and I worry. What will be left when she’s my age? Will there be anything left? There is nothing good about culture or society that is built upon hate. Nothing. The future must be better for our children. It’s our obligation to work for that reality.  It’s my obligation to ‘lil q. (And now for the gratuitous cute kid picture.)

In writing news – Book Five in the Champion of the Gods series – When Heroes Fall – is almost done.  This week I passed the 150K word mark. I have another 18K written that needs fixing and I figure I have another 15-20K to finish it write.  End of August?  Fingers crossed. But since I don’t think I shared this before, here is a trailer for Child of Night and Day:

 

Did you know Books 1-3 in the series are Amazon August Kindle deals and on sale? Yep, all three are $1.99, and not just at Amazon. DSP Publications is matching the price everywhere, so if you’re missing a volume, now is a good time to buy them. (Click the picture and you will be taken to The Last Grand Master on Amazon)

And with that, I’ll stop.  Have a great weekend!

Champion of the Gods

It took the Seven to make the world. Each to rule Their own. Until One wanted to control them all.

 

In the Great War of ancient times, Neldin, the God of Death, sought to rule the world. He almost succeeded, but Kel, the Champion of the Six, destroyed Neldin’s bridge into the world and closed the Eight Gates of Neblor. Some thought forever.

But Neldin returned. His servant, Meglar, surprised his enemies and all the great wizards who opposed him. The Six chose a new Champion to save the world. Young and untested, Farrell struggles to unite those who oppose Neldin. With each confrontation, however, his task seems ever more impossible.

Champion of the Gods is a five book epic fantasy series. 

To learn more about each book and to find buy links to various retailers, click the book title below.

Book I – The Last Grand Master

Book II – The Eye and the Arm

Book III – Kings of Lore and Legend

Book IV – Child of Night and Day 

Book V – When Heroes Fall (Coming 2018)

Here are some links to help you find out more about the series and the world of Nendor.

The world of Nendor:

Geography and Climate:

History and Politics:

Religion and Magic:

Food, Drink, Holiday’s and Culture:

The Kingdom of Yar-del:

People, Gods and Places

Grand Master Kel:

Grand Master Heminaltose:

Queen Zenora:

Meglar:

Neldin:

 

Release Day—Kings of Lore and Legend—Champion of the Gods, Book III

Today is release for Book III Kings of Lore and Legend. Unfortunately, this is a true series and I really need you to read Books I & II first. You can’t drop in here at this book, pick it up and really know what’s going on. Sure there is a synopsis of what has gone before, but you won’t be able to see the growth Farrell made; how much of an impact Miceral has on that development; the magic might not make sense, etc. To make it easier for you to get started on the series, I’m giving away a free copy of Book I – The Last Grand Master to everyone who wants a copy. You can get a copy by signing up for my mailing list, or you can download it free from DSP Publications. I’d recommend signing up for the mailing list. (Of course I would, but listen to why you should be your click the DSP Publications link.) In addition to monthly updates, I’ll be sharing a slew of “lost” scenes that were cut during the revision period. I also hold gift card giveaways every couple of months just for reading the newsletter.

Plus, DSP Publications has reduced the price of Book II The Eye and the Arm to .99 cents through May 1st. For more details check out the links below:

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Or you can down load it directly from DSP Publications:

Book two, The Eye and the Arm, is now just .99 cents. The sale is only until May 1, 2016.

Blurb:

KingsOfLoreAndLegendFSDumbarten should have been the end of Farrell’s efforts to find his distant ancestor Kel, but the Six have other plans. Farrell is told to continue his search for answers in Agloth, the temple city to Seritia. Forced by the Goddess to ride across the vast continent of Lourdria, Farrell and his companion learn that Meglar’s reach extends well beyond the borders of Ardus. And Agloth, despite being dedicated to the Goddess of Love, is also home to a millennia-old curse that Farrell must end if he wants to complete his task.

Answers don’t come easily, and Farrell determines he must travel to the Dwarf Kingdom of Colograd to continue his quest. When an ally of Meglar’s threatens Agloth, Farrell cuts short his time in Colograd and rushes back to defend Seritia’s home. The attack seems doomed to fail, but the death of one of his companions distracts Farrell at a critical moment. Battling against his crushing grief, Farrell struggles to save Agloth, his friends, and himself. And even if he survives, he still hasn’t found Kel or his answers.

Release Date: March 15th 2016

Publisher: DSP Publications

Cover Artist: Angsty G

Buy links for Kings of Lore and Legend:

DSP Publications

ARe/OmniLit

Amazon

Amazon UK

Barnes & Noble

 

The Eye And The Arm On Sale For A Limited Time

First let me say to all authors, if you want to work with the best, submit to DSP Publications and Dreamspinner Press. Everyone loves their publishers and honestly, you should. But this is special. In the world of writing, I’m still relatively new—just don’t tell them that. They treat me like royalty and always have.

Now, I can hear the skeptics out there; “anyone can say their publisher is good, tell me why.” I’m glad you asked. One of the so called pro’s of self-publishing is the ability to give away your first book or cut the price of another to build readers.  I wanted to do both with the first two books of the Champion of the Gods series. Having a publisher, I can’t do that. But they can—and they did!

So, as you’ve seen in my previous post, I’m going to do a monthly update email group and as an incentive for people to join, I’m giving away a copy of The Last Grand Master for free to anyone who signs up.

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And, if that wasn’t enough, they’ve agreed to cut the price of Book 2 – The Eye and the Arm, to encourage folks who’ve read The Last Grand Master to buy book two.  I don’t know how long it will last, so get it while it’s only $3.99.

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Kings of Lore and Legend—Update

Kings of Lore and Legend, Book three of Champion of the Gods is done. Now to submit it and hope DSP Publications accepts it.

In King of Lore and Legend, Farrell and Miceral are going to endless Lourdria in pursuit of the Gifts of the Gods and hopefully more information on Kel. Their travels will take them to the center of the continent to Agloth, city of the Goddess of Love.

Uncorns2One of the things I’ve really not done much with is highlight the ‘beings’ of Nendor.  Unicorns and Peregrines are not horses and birds in my world. They are highly intelligent beings who are favored of the gods. Not are they intelligent, they have their own ruling class and their own society. Although Miceral and his people—the Muchari—are charged with protecting and taking care of the Peregrine and Unicorns, neither group needs the Muchari.  In KOLAL we’re going to spend more time—a lot more time—with both.

Dwarf Warrior

 

As the beginning of The Eye and the Arm hinted at, the dwarves of Nendor will have a prominent roll in the coming war. Since the dwarves of Trellham were tricked into starting the first war between the gods, it is fitting that the dwarves have a hand in the second war. In KOLAL, Farrell, Miceral, Nerti and Klissmor are going to Colograd, the ‘youngest’ of the three dwarf nations. By virtue of his ending the war and saving what was left of Trellham’s dwarves, Kel had close ties with the other dwarf nations. As Kel’s heir, Farrell is going to inherit some of that relationship. He’s going to learn more about dwarfish culture and his roll in their society.

 

 

Peregrines in FlightPeregrines might be my favorite beings on Nendor. Although I’ve not done much with them, we’ll see more of them in the coming books. They won’t have the same prominence as unicorns because Nerti and Klissmor are closer to Farrell and Miceral, but Peregrines a favorite of mine. Rothdin, Farrell’s adoptive father, showed some of his mettle near the end of The Eye and the Arm. His wisdom and strength will be called upon later in the series, but in Kings of Lore and Legend, Grohl and Takala, Farrell’s adoptive brothers, will get a larger look.

 

If you’re new to the Champion of the Gods series, start with The Last Grand Master. Click the banner to be taken to the book page where you’ll find information about the book, reviews and buy links:

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If you’re interested in more information about the series, check out Book Two: The Eye and the Arm:

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