S. Thomas Bailey's Blog
February 20, 2012
A FIVE STAR REVIEW from a Kobo reader!
"The Gauntlet Runner is a well written book about a period of history most of us know little about. The characters are brought to life by the writer as they experience the horror, tragedy and tribulations of the time. You will be educated and entertained as yo read this novel-and the ending will leave you wanting more!" Lorne M. Wright, AB
For more five star reviews please check my website: www.thegauntletrunner1754.com
The Gauntlet Runner: A Tale from the French and Indian War
For more five star reviews please check my website: www.thegauntletrunner1754.com
The Gauntlet Runner: A Tale from the French and Indian War
February 16, 2012
Two FIVE STAR reviews on Amazon.ca
Please check out two great reviews of my novel, The Gauntlet Runner on Amazon.ca or my website: www.thegauntletrunner1754.com
They are both FIVE stars and makes my years of research on the French and Indian War worth it!
It is also nice when the reader connects with your characters.
Thanks for your support and keep reading.
Cheers, Steve
They are both FIVE stars and makes my years of research on the French and Indian War worth it!
It is also nice when the reader connects with your characters.
Thanks for your support and keep reading.
Cheers, Steve
February 7, 2012
February 6, 2012
iUniverse and other self-pubishers
Very simple...can anyone comment on their experiences with publishers like iUniverse?
I used iUniverse and had a good, bad and ugly experince with them. I found their editing department good to work with but you had to really check their work. I must say they did add to my writing and I am appreciative of that.
After editing, the experence went downhill pretty quickly. The constant phone calls from the marketing department were bad. All they want is you to purchase further plans at prices not even close to market value.
Once the book was released into the market, their Marketing was non-existant.
Basically, they only want you to ourchase more books or packages that give you little or no return.
There is also a constant change in their people and you are shifted between them. At times it was hard to keep track.
Please comment on your experiences with your publisher. As much as we seem to talk about our books so much, it is good to discuss what publishers were used. Self-publishers, who did you use to edit your book and others you worked with?
Please comment on your experiences.
Cheers,
Steve
I used iUniverse and had a good, bad and ugly experince with them. I found their editing department good to work with but you had to really check their work. I must say they did add to my writing and I am appreciative of that.
After editing, the experence went downhill pretty quickly. The constant phone calls from the marketing department were bad. All they want is you to purchase further plans at prices not even close to market value.
Once the book was released into the market, their Marketing was non-existant.
Basically, they only want you to ourchase more books or packages that give you little or no return.
There is also a constant change in their people and you are shifted between them. At times it was hard to keep track.
Please comment on your experiences with your publisher. As much as we seem to talk about our books so much, it is good to discuss what publishers were used. Self-publishers, who did you use to edit your book and others you worked with?
Please comment on your experiences.
Cheers,
Steve
January 28, 2012
THE WRITE STUFF: The Life and Times of a Father, A Husband and Writer
This is the first edition of my new blog aptly named The Write Stuff. I am new to the world of blogging, facebooking and tweeting and I have noticed a number of people out there telling their story.
This is Mine.
I am a father, a husband and an author of my first newly published novel, The Gauntlet Runner-A Tale from the French and Indian War.
Twelve years ago my wife and I were blessed with our first child. She was born with Down Syndrome and one of us needed to stay home with her. Luck had it, I put my hand up first and have spent the last twelve years, plus one more son, enjoying spending an amazing amount of time with the kids.
It also opened the door for me to hone my skills as a writer. I have always had a passion to write and love to read but lacked the time. My favourite genre is historical-fiction.
Historical-fiction is a genre that has a loyal following, as well as, a number of critics.
Putting the critics aside for the moment, I enjoy the genre because as a writer you can both educate and entertain the reader. I do my best to keep true to the facts and mix in actual people, while introducing the audience to fictional characters.
Through the fictional characters you can paint an excellent historical picture and place the reader right in the action.
I particularly enjoy the time period surrounding the French and Indian War. Roughly 1750 to 1770's. Another reason for writing in that period was, I felt, it has not been over-written.
A perfect example of this is the American Civil War. There are countless fictional accounts of the war and the compitition is intense.
The F&I War period is not a period that most people know about. It is correctly called the 'The Forgotten War'. Most of us know it from The Plains of Abraham (in Canada) or 'The Last of the Mohicans' by James Fenimore Cooper. It was the fuel the ignited the fires of Revolution and the English/French issues that still exist in Canada today.
The purpose of the blog is to follow me through my next novel and talk about things I learned from the first. Topics I will be blogging about will include: Your family and your writing,Traditional vs. Self-Publishing, How to get started, researching for you novel, time management and many others. If you have a topic you might want me to cover/discuss please forward them to me.
A writers life can, at times, be pretty lonely, but it doesn't have to be...you are not alone.
Until next time,
CHEERS
The Gauntlet Runner: A Tale from the French and Indian War
S. Thomas Bailey
This is Mine.
I am a father, a husband and an author of my first newly published novel, The Gauntlet Runner-A Tale from the French and Indian War.
Twelve years ago my wife and I were blessed with our first child. She was born with Down Syndrome and one of us needed to stay home with her. Luck had it, I put my hand up first and have spent the last twelve years, plus one more son, enjoying spending an amazing amount of time with the kids.
It also opened the door for me to hone my skills as a writer. I have always had a passion to write and love to read but lacked the time. My favourite genre is historical-fiction.
Historical-fiction is a genre that has a loyal following, as well as, a number of critics.
Putting the critics aside for the moment, I enjoy the genre because as a writer you can both educate and entertain the reader. I do my best to keep true to the facts and mix in actual people, while introducing the audience to fictional characters.
Through the fictional characters you can paint an excellent historical picture and place the reader right in the action.
I particularly enjoy the time period surrounding the French and Indian War. Roughly 1750 to 1770's. Another reason for writing in that period was, I felt, it has not been over-written.
A perfect example of this is the American Civil War. There are countless fictional accounts of the war and the compitition is intense.
The F&I War period is not a period that most people know about. It is correctly called the 'The Forgotten War'. Most of us know it from The Plains of Abraham (in Canada) or 'The Last of the Mohicans' by James Fenimore Cooper. It was the fuel the ignited the fires of Revolution and the English/French issues that still exist in Canada today.
The purpose of the blog is to follow me through my next novel and talk about things I learned from the first. Topics I will be blogging about will include: Your family and your writing,Traditional vs. Self-Publishing, How to get started, researching for you novel, time management and many others. If you have a topic you might want me to cover/discuss please forward them to me.
A writers life can, at times, be pretty lonely, but it doesn't have to be...you are not alone.
Until next time,
CHEERS
The Gauntlet Runner: A Tale from the French and Indian WarS. Thomas Bailey
January 15, 2012
My first unsolicited reviews of my novel, The Gauntlet Runner
Pretty excited about getting my first unsolicited review of my novel.
"This book is a must for all lovers of this period of history. Author Steve Bailey will be a name to watch."
Jimbo, Amazon.co.uk
"A great book that captures an era with gripping realism. I look forward to your next in the series. My passion for the French/Indian War was encouraged by this novel. Many thanks from a new fan."
J.B.
The Gauntlet Runner: A Tale from the French and Indian War
"This book is a must for all lovers of this period of history. Author Steve Bailey will be a name to watch."
Jimbo, Amazon.co.uk
"A great book that captures an era with gripping realism. I look forward to your next in the series. My passion for the French/Indian War was encouraged by this novel. Many thanks from a new fan."
J.B.
The Gauntlet Runner: A Tale from the French and Indian War
December 6, 2011
Winter is in the air and on the ground
With a fresh 5cm of snow covering the ground, it reminds me how during the F&I War both sides would basically shut things down for the winter.
Most of the French and American Militia units would have found their way back to their farms/homes and readied themselves for the long winter ahead.
The French and British forts would have a minimal amount of troops left behind to 'guard' the frontier, while the main units would usually retire to be billeted with families from Montreal to Philadelphia.
Most of the Eastern Woodland people would have done virtually the same.
The only units that were active during the winter were the likes of Roger's Rangers.
They eventually altered the way war was fought in North America.
Their adventures will be discussed in future writings.
Cheers for now!
Most of the French and American Militia units would have found their way back to their farms/homes and readied themselves for the long winter ahead.
The French and British forts would have a minimal amount of troops left behind to 'guard' the frontier, while the main units would usually retire to be billeted with families from Montreal to Philadelphia.
Most of the Eastern Woodland people would have done virtually the same.
The only units that were active during the winter were the likes of Roger's Rangers.
They eventually altered the way war was fought in North America.
Their adventures will be discussed in future writings.
Cheers for now!
