That picture up there has nothing to do with this post, but a lot of people liked the idea of a dragon suddenly appearing in the sky above the calm waters of Hervey Bay at dawn. I thought you might, too. I bought the dragon picture and incorporated it into one of my own photos.
Anyway, back to the writing business...
I know I sound like a broken record these days, but as I've
tried to explain, writing a book is hard work, involving many repetitions and
checks. I reckon if I have to suffer, you can, too.
Once the book is written and rewritten and edited and
rewritten, then it's time for the cover, and the blurb – the description of the
book which will encourage you lot to rush out and buy it. I'm delighted to say
that (with a lot of help from my wonderful editor) the blurb is done and
dusted.
For the Greater Good
A Human
settlement is destroyed and all signs point to an Yrmak raid as Imperial agents
Tian Axmar and Brent Walker scour the site for clues. One thing they never
expected to find was a survivor, a rare alien feline with unusual talents
As
tensions between Humans and Yrmaks ratchet to the point of no return, Tian and
Brent must bring all their cyborg skills to bear as they follow a dangerous
trail of deception and misdirection.
The
feline, now dubbed Puss and strongly bonded to Tian, holds the key to many of
the questions driving the investigation. Unfortunately, that bond drives a
wedge between Brent and Tian’s working relationship, leaving Brent with second
thoughts about his decision to become a cyborg.
As
the evidence unfolds, it becomes clear that a devious plot to incite an
interspecies war will strike at the very heart of the Empire. With lives at
risk, there's no time to waste. Racing against the clock, Brent, Tian, and Puss
must stop the planned carnage, and this time for Brent and Tian… it’s personal.
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That description captures the essence of the book – these are
troubled times for Tian and Brent, a situation exacerbated by the cat. On top
of that they have a job to do – stop the planned carnage.
Then we have to think about marketing.
The book's not really a romance. We don't have boy meets
girl, problems, HEA. But the personal relationship between Tian and Brent is a
major plot arc which complicates their working relationship. I don't think I'll
even try to market it as a romance. But it is a planet-hopping space opera, with aliens and an Empire.
Apart from that, there's some pretty tame sex and a bit of colorful
language (my books always have - because
that's how my characters act).
Now for the cover. While I was messing about looking for
suitable images I had a peak at cat pictures. I always imagined Puss as an
oriental cat like a Siamese, but black, with just a hint of white on her chest –
and knock me over with a feather, I found this image. It's a perfect match.
Whether my cover designer wants to use it is up to her. But I thought you might
like a look.
Apart from that here's a few lorikeet shots. They are on a callistemon (bottle brush) enjoying one of their favorite native foods.
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