Virtual Book Tour – Day 7: Guest Post on Creating Original Fantasy Creatures

 

Today’s tour host is fellow fantasy author Michelle Louring, who will be hosting a guest post by me on creating original fantasy creatures.

Originality is something every author should strive for. Using the hackneyed, stereotypical creatures that have been around for centuries – unicorns, vampires, fairies, elves, dragons and ogres, etc. – detracts from a good fantasy tale, in my opinion. Sure, it’s easier to write about something everyone knows, so you don’t have to describe it in detail, but for readers, discovering new and exciting fantasy creatures enhances a story. While the tried and trusted has a fan following all of its own, it’s so much better to make the effort to be original, not only in your storyline, but also the creatures that populate your world.

Visit Michelle’s blog to read the rest of this post, and don’t forget to leave a comment if you have anything to add on the topic.

Don’t forget The Queen’s Blade II, Sacrifice is now free on a 3-day promotion, ending tomorrow.

Coupon Code: EN88H

To make sure you don’t miss a tour post, download the TC Southwell Virtual Book Tour Itinerary.

Virtual Book Tour – Day 6: Guest Post & Author Features

 

The responses for the tour have been so phenomenal that many dates are double booked, as you’ve already seen, and I’m pleased to say today is triple booked. Today’s tour hosts are fantasy author James L. Wilber, crime writer Mathew Reuther and fantasy romance author Louise Blankenship.

James will be hosting a guest post by me on familiars’ relationship to humans in my fantasy series, The Queen’s Blade, Mathew will be showcasing The Queen’s Blade, with emphasis on Book 1 (which is available for free download), and Louise will be hosting an author showcase.

Visit James’ blog to read the post on The Queen’s Blade’s familiars, which I hope you’ll enjoy reading as much as I enjoyed writing, and pop onto Mathew and Louise’s blogs too for some interesting information about me and my books that you might not already know.

The Queen’s Blade II, Sacrifice is now free on a 3-day promotion, 6 – 8 August. Grab your copy while you can!

Coupon Code: EN88H

To make sure you don’t miss a tour post, download the TC Southwell Virtual Book Tour Itinerary.

Virtual Book Tour – Day 5: Guest Post & Virtual Bookcase

 

Today’s tour hosts are sci-fi fantasy author Pippa Jay and Glynis Smy. Pippa will be sharing a guest post from me on world building, and Glynis will be showcasing The Queen’s Blade on her Virtual Bookcase.

One of the most important aspects of writing is to set a good scene in which to tell your story. Readers need to be able to envisage the environment, especially in fantasy and science fiction, since the world is alien. Building a vibrant world will make your story more profound and increase your readers’ enjoyment.

To read the rest of this post, please visit Pippa’s blog, and don’t forget to leave a comment if you have something to add.

For those who have just joined us, Demon Lord II, Dark God, is currently only 99c. Today’s the last discount day, so grab your copy now if you want it!

Coupon Code: XX57H

To make sure you don’t miss a tour post, download the TC Southwell Virtual Book Tour Itinerary.

Virtual Book Tour – Day 4: The Queen’s Blade Fantasy Series

 

Today’s tour host is Chris Graham, otherwise known as The Story Reading Ape. Chris will be sharing a guest post from me about The Queen’s Blade fantasy series and whether or not readers can expect more books in the series:

The Queen’s Blade is about a master assassin who changes the fate of three kingdoms with his lethal skills. When his young queen swears to end a centuries-old war, he offers his services for the rewards of lands, title and riches she’s offered to her soldiers, and succeeds where they failed. Blade tries his best to be obnoxious, to prevent attachments that might turn tragic should he ever be hired to kill those people. In spite of this… Read more on Chris’ blog.

For those who have just joined us, Demon Lord II, Dark God, is currently only 99c for 5 days, 1 – 5 August.

Promotional price: $0.99
Coupon Code: XX57H

To make sure you don’t miss a tour post, download the TC Southwell Virtual Book Tour Itinerary.

Virtual Book Tour – Day 3: Author & Character interview

 

Today’s tour host is indie supporter, author and reader Nicole Hill. Nicole will be sharing an author interview with me today, plus a character interview with Mirra, the supporting MC in my Demon Lord series. I hope you all enjoy the interviews as much as I did.

Book 1 in the series is free – click the link above to grab your copy!

For those who have just joined us, Demon Lord II, Dark God, is currently only 99c for 5 days, 1 – 5 August .

Coupon Code: XX57H

To make sure you don’t miss a tour post, download the TC Southwell Virtual Book Tour Itinerary

Virtual Book Tour – Day 2: Guest post for Rebekah Grow

 

Today’s tour host is multi-genre author Rebekah Grow, who will be sharing a guest post from me on how to create good characters:

The key to creating good characters, whom your readers will find engaging and empathise with, is, first and foremost, to love them yourself. When you’re invested in your characters, especially the main ones, but also the supporting players, it comes across in your writing. As soon as possible after you introduce a character, describe what he or she looks and sounds like, and anything else that’s relevant.
To read the rest of this post, please visit Rebekah’s blog, and don’t forget to leave a comment with any other tips you might have.

For those who have just joined us, Demon Lord II, Dark God, is currently only 99c for 5 days, 1 – 5 August.

Promotional price: $0.99
Coupon Code: XX57H

Grab the discounts and freebies while you can!

To make sure you don’t miss a tour post, download the TC Southwell Virtual Book Tour Itinerary.

Virtual Book Tour

 

I’m excited to announce the kick-off of my virtual book tour today! While all of you who are members of this blog have probably read all my books, I hope you’ll still enjoy the articles and interviews. For anyone who hasn’t read all the books, there are numerous discounts and freebies to introduce you further to the series and whet your appetite for more.

Those hosting my tour today are author Glynis Smy and publishing services company Fireblade Publishers.

Tour followers can enjoy an author interview on Glynis’ blog, and an author showcase on the Fireblade blog in which you can learn a few things about me that you didn’t know.

You can also expect the following freebies and discounts, starting today:

1 August

Demon Lord II, Dark God, for only 99c for 5 days, 1 – 5 August
Promotional price: $0.99
Coupon Code: XX57H

6 August

The Queen’s Blade II, Sacrifice, free on a 3-day promotion, 6 – 8 August

9 August

A 15% discount on The Cyber Chronicles II, Death Zone for 3 days, 9 – 11 August

10 August

A 40% discount on The Queen’s Blade II, Sacrifice for 3 days, 10 – 12 August

13 August

A 15% discount on Demon Lord II, Dark God for 2 days, 13 – 14 August

As a bonus, the person who purchases the most of my books for the duration of the tour receives the gift of Books 2 and 3 in The Slave Empire series (to see if you qualify, you should, on the first day after the tour, email all your proof of purchases to vanessa@wildorchidbooks.com).

So come along and join us on the tour, read the articles and interviews and grab the discounts and freebies while you can! It will be fun for everyone!

To make sure you don’t miss a tour post, download the TC Southwell Virtual Book Tour Itinerary