L.A. Richards's Blog
September 28, 2014
Chores Can Be Fun
CHORES CAN BE FUN
Today is not a day for writing, it is a day for cleaning. However considering cleaning up can make you groan and slump into the sofa. So why not bring some fun into gettin those chores done? For me I surprised my wife by writing down all the chores on little pieces of paper, mixed in some fun, and romantic things as well, like kissing and hugging, then added them all into a bowl. We both take in turns pulling out of the bowl and the tasks are then done much quicker :)
Wishing you a wonderful weekend
L.A. x
Author of Blake Summers Tribes
www.larichards.com
Today is not a day for writing, it is a day for cleaning. However considering cleaning up can make you groan and slump into the sofa. So why not bring some fun into gettin those chores done? For me I surprised my wife by writing down all the chores on little pieces of paper, mixed in some fun, and romantic things as well, like kissing and hugging, then added them all into a bowl. We both take in turns pulling out of the bowl and the tasks are then done much quicker :)
Wishing you a wonderful weekend
L.A. x
Author of Blake Summers Tribes
www.larichards.com
September 27, 2014
Blake Summers, Rise Of Darkness
IT IS OFFICIAL
Today my steady fingers have glided over the keys and tapped away to my hearts content, racing on to the mid section of the first part of the next book in the Blake Summers saga, Rise Of Darkness.
Don't expect me to give any spoilers away in this article, because that just isn't my style. However, I can tell you this - It kicks off bigtime, right from the very first chapter of the book.
Additionally, up in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, S.W. Best, has got smoke coming from his fingers as they race across the keys, working on the bits I have already sent him earlier today.
In the darkness there is no escape.
Blake Summers, Rise Of Darkness
Coming out early 2015
If you haven't already purchased your copy of Blake Summers, Tribes, visit our website now to purchase yours and learn more about the Blake Summers saga. www.blakesummerssaga.com
Today my steady fingers have glided over the keys and tapped away to my hearts content, racing on to the mid section of the first part of the next book in the Blake Summers saga, Rise Of Darkness.
Don't expect me to give any spoilers away in this article, because that just isn't my style. However, I can tell you this - It kicks off bigtime, right from the very first chapter of the book.
Additionally, up in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, S.W. Best, has got smoke coming from his fingers as they race across the keys, working on the bits I have already sent him earlier today.
In the darkness there is no escape.
Blake Summers, Rise Of Darkness
Coming out early 2015
If you haven't already purchased your copy of Blake Summers, Tribes, visit our website now to purchase yours and learn more about the Blake Summers saga. www.blakesummerssaga.com
September 26, 2014
A Fish Out Of Water
A Fish Out of Water
Looking back to the release of the first book I was ever published in, a book which became an Amazon #1 Bestseller children's eBook, Totally Amazing Spider Tales, I remembered how slightly afraid, anxious, happy and overwhelmed I was.
Like anyone taking that first bold step into the unknown, you are a 'fish out of water' and that is quite something.
With the release of Blake Summers Tribes, my most recent apocalyptic novel I managed to overcome my nerves and now I feel for all the bold brave newbies out there marching into the unknown. You are not alone! Respect.
Learn more, maybe even purchase a copy of Totally Amazing Spider Tales or Blake Summers Tribes, visit my website
www.larichards.com
Looking back to the release of the first book I was ever published in, a book which became an Amazon #1 Bestseller children's eBook, Totally Amazing Spider Tales, I remembered how slightly afraid, anxious, happy and overwhelmed I was.
Like anyone taking that first bold step into the unknown, you are a 'fish out of water' and that is quite something.
With the release of Blake Summers Tribes, my most recent apocalyptic novel I managed to overcome my nerves and now I feel for all the bold brave newbies out there marching into the unknown. You are not alone! Respect.
Learn more, maybe even purchase a copy of Totally Amazing Spider Tales or Blake Summers Tribes, visit my website
www.larichards.com
September 25, 2014
Blake Summers
If you just like adventure and narratives with central characters battling for survival, this will tick all your boxes!
★★★★★ (Scott Pixello)
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BLAKE SUMMERS TRIBES is the story of mankind's reaction to what the world named The Reckoning. A single devastating event which changed the way we all lived and survived forever.
Blake Summers must try and overcome the Tribes and savage gangs that stand in his way.
Will he survive? Or will he be another victim to this dark and new barren world?
Why not buy the book and find out!
Et erit robustus . . .
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Hang on tight for the ride of your life!
★★★★★ (Christine Dupre)
This is a thrilling book you won't be able to put down!
★★★★★ (Dan Alatorre)
Purchase your copy now through Amazon
★★★★★ (Scott Pixello)
____________________________________________________________________
BLAKE SUMMERS TRIBES is the story of mankind's reaction to what the world named The Reckoning. A single devastating event which changed the way we all lived and survived forever.Blake Summers must try and overcome the Tribes and savage gangs that stand in his way.
Will he survive? Or will he be another victim to this dark and new barren world?
Why not buy the book and find out!
Et erit robustus . . .
_________________________________________________________________
Hang on tight for the ride of your life!
★★★★★ (Christine Dupre)
This is a thrilling book you won't be able to put down!
★★★★★ (Dan Alatorre)
Purchase your copy now through Amazon
September 22, 2014
Working With Spider Authors
Totally Amazing Spider Tales was a very interesting challenge. A challenge that all involved rose up to. Towards the end of 2013 I decided that I wanted to create an anthology.
An addition to my online writers magazine, Wikiworm.
The anthology was to be based on creepy, scary Spiders. The target audience was 7-9 year olds, and would include eight Authors. The reason for eight, was simple - spiders have eight legs, so each Author would represent a leg!
I then set about approaching Authors. The first to be approached was Ian C Douglas, Author of the children's novel 'The Infinity Trap'. Then I approached Simon W. Best, an experienced dark fiction writer, whom I knew was up for a challenge, and writing a children's short story was certainly that. Then Fiona Woodhead, Author of 'Once Upon A Slime', a children's picture book. The remaining Authors I approached were Misha Herwin, Author of the children's trilogy 'Dragonfire', John Ferris, author of the 'Orion's Belt saga', Lynette Teachout, Author of the 'Zeke' trilogy, and one other Author whom it was eventually mutually agreed it best to part company.
As the story writing began with all involved, I put aside my role as project manager, and put my concerns to the back of my mind of who was going to fill the gap of the missing Author, and how I was going to publish the book. It was time to start writing my own short story. I titled it 'It Came From Afar'.
Once I had finished writing my short, everything suddenly fell into place. Through Simon W. Best, we gained Rogena Mitchell-Jones, who is a very talented and experienced Editor. She kindly agreed to edit and publish the book for free. Then Fiona Woodhead, who is also part-owner of a graphic design and marketing business, agreed to design the amazing cover for the paperback and eBook; she also agreed to design the illustrations for her own short story, and Misha Herwin's, John Ferris and Lynette Teachout's short stories as well. Finally through Rogena, we gained our eighth Author, Tracey Deming.
As we got ever so close to the book becoming published, the excitement between our budding little team grew. It was a most marvellous time for all involved, and the great atmosphere increased further when we agreed the release date of 1st August 2014. All that was left to do was complete the final illustrations for the remaining short stories. Ian C. Douglas, designed his own, as did Simon W. Best. I then created the illustration for Tracey Deming's short story and created my own artwork, using a photo of my daughter, trapped in a spooky spider nest. Such a perfect picture to compliment my story.
On the 1st August 2014, the eBook went on sale through Amazon, and Smashwords. A few days later the paperback was available to be purchased, not just through Amazon and iBooks, but several other outlets as well, including Barnes & Noble, the giant book store in the United States of America.
As for the profits for this mighty fine little book, after publication costs the remaining monies are to go to a children's charity - The Children’s Hemiplegia and Stroke Association (CHASA)
Totally Amazing Spider Tales
An addition to my online writers magazine, Wikiworm.
The anthology was to be based on creepy, scary Spiders. The target audience was 7-9 year olds, and would include eight Authors. The reason for eight, was simple - spiders have eight legs, so each Author would represent a leg!
I then set about approaching Authors. The first to be approached was Ian C Douglas, Author of the children's novel 'The Infinity Trap'. Then I approached Simon W. Best, an experienced dark fiction writer, whom I knew was up for a challenge, and writing a children's short story was certainly that. Then Fiona Woodhead, Author of 'Once Upon A Slime', a children's picture book. The remaining Authors I approached were Misha Herwin, Author of the children's trilogy 'Dragonfire', John Ferris, author of the 'Orion's Belt saga', Lynette Teachout, Author of the 'Zeke' trilogy, and one other Author whom it was eventually mutually agreed it best to part company.
As the story writing began with all involved, I put aside my role as project manager, and put my concerns to the back of my mind of who was going to fill the gap of the missing Author, and how I was going to publish the book. It was time to start writing my own short story. I titled it 'It Came From Afar'.
Once I had finished writing my short, everything suddenly fell into place. Through Simon W. Best, we gained Rogena Mitchell-Jones, who is a very talented and experienced Editor. She kindly agreed to edit and publish the book for free. Then Fiona Woodhead, who is also part-owner of a graphic design and marketing business, agreed to design the amazing cover for the paperback and eBook; she also agreed to design the illustrations for her own short story, and Misha Herwin's, John Ferris and Lynette Teachout's short stories as well. Finally through Rogena, we gained our eighth Author, Tracey Deming.
As we got ever so close to the book becoming published, the excitement between our budding little team grew. It was a most marvellous time for all involved, and the great atmosphere increased further when we agreed the release date of 1st August 2014. All that was left to do was complete the final illustrations for the remaining short stories. Ian C. Douglas, designed his own, as did Simon W. Best. I then created the illustration for Tracey Deming's short story and created my own artwork, using a photo of my daughter, trapped in a spooky spider nest. Such a perfect picture to compliment my story.
On the 1st August 2014, the eBook went on sale through Amazon, and Smashwords. A few days later the paperback was available to be purchased, not just through Amazon and iBooks, but several other outlets as well, including Barnes & Noble, the giant book store in the United States of America.
As for the profits for this mighty fine little book, after publication costs the remaining monies are to go to a children's charity - The Children’s Hemiplegia and Stroke Association (CHASA)
Totally Amazing Spider Tales
