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Enough with the Satire for a Minute; This is Serious

Seventh Star Press Open House
Update – 12/26/13:  A lot of people shared this link, and a few people were generous enough to purchase books.  A handful of people gave direct donations that saved Christmas for this family, but now that the holidays are over, what about January and the next month and the next?  The reason I made my offer was because I recognize that the circumstances they face extend beyond just Christmas gifts for the children.  Sure, that makes us all feel warm and fuzzy for a little bit, but the medical bills and larger issues still loom.  Here’s my challenge:  Are you willing to help a real family in need?

I recently learned that a person close to Seventh Star Press, someone who has been a big supporter of my writing, is dealing with some serious financial difficulty. This person’s spouse suffered debilitating health issues a year and a half ago, which has caused tremendous financial strain on their family. This person works and raises kids, and these circumstances and difficulties could happen to any one of us. Because of the financial strain, Christmas for this family is not going to be a joyous occasion. Instead, they are worried about whether or not they can pay the rent and keep the lights on and put food on the table.

In the spirit of this season, I want to help out, but I don’t have any money myself. I work in education. But I do have a good series of books, so here’s my offer. I will donate 50% of any and all royalties I earn between now and Dec. 31 directly to this family, and Seventh Star Press will match that amount. I’m posting Amazon links to each paperback version of my books, but this offer applies to any format from any outlet. It’s a small gesture, I know, but right now, it’s the best I can do. Please, if you can, let’s help this family get through this difficult time:

The Brotherhood of Dwarves
http://www.amazon.com/The-Brotherhood-Dwarves-D-Adams/dp/1937929914/ref=tmm_pap_title_0

Red Sky at Dawn
http://www.amazon.com/Red-Sky-at-Dawn-Adams/dp/1937929922/ref=tmm_pap_title_0

The Fall of Dorkhun
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0983740259

Between Dark and Light
http://www.amazon.com/Between-Dark-Light-D-Adams/dp/1937929787/ref=tmm_pap_title_0

Thunder on the Battlefield
http://www.amazon.com/Thunder-Battlefield-James-R-Tuck/dp/1937929264/ref=tmm_pap_title_0

Update – 12/18/13: we’re making progress, but not nearly enough.  Please, if you can help out financially, buy my books.  If money is tight for you, too, please share this link and spread this story around.  Let’s help out a deserving family.

Update – 12/17/13: Thank you to everyone who shared my links and spread the word about this yesterday.  Your support and encouragement got this idea in front of a lot of people.  We made a small dent but not nearly enough.  Please, keep the message circulating and let’s help this family get through the New Year on better footing.

Writers Workshop of Fantasy and Fiction Ramblings

Here is the official press release from Seventh Star Press:

For Immediate Release
April 22, 2013

Seventh Star Press is proud to announce that Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy is now available in eBook format, with print availability in trade paperback on Wednesday.  Featuring contributions from a sensational list of writers such as Neil Gaiman, Orson Scott Card, Kevin J. Anderson, Ursula K. Le Guin, Harry Turtledove, Joe Haldeman, and many other top names in genre fiction, Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy is a highly valuable contribution to the speculative fiction community developed by Bram Stoker Award-winning editor Michael Knost.

Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy is a collection of essays and interviews by and with many of the movers-and-shakers in the industry. Each contributor covers the specific element of craft he or she excels in. Expect to find varying perspectives and viewpoints, which is why the reader will find many find differing opinions on any particular subject. It is a book with something to offer all levels of writers, from those seeking to get published for the first time to others who have numerous releases to their credit.

Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy features essays and interviews with:
Neil Gaiman
Orson Scott Card
Ursula K. Le Guin
Alan Dean Foster
James Gunn
Tim Powers
Harry Turtledove
Larry Niven
Joe Haldeman
Kevin J. Anderson
Elizabeth Bear
Jay Lake
Nancy Kress
George Zebrowski
Pamela Sargent
Mike Resnick
Ellen Datlow
James Patrick Kelly
Jo Fletcher
Stanley Schmidt
Gordon Van Gelder
Lou Anders
Peter Crowther
Ann VanderMeer
John Joseph Adams
Nick Mamatas
Lucy A. Snyder
Alethea Kontis
Nisi Shawl
Jude-Marie Green
Nayad A. Monroe
G. Cameron Fuller
Jackie Gamber
Amanda DeBord
Max Miller
Jason Sizemore

This edition also features several original illustrations from award-winning artists Matthew Perry and Bonnie Wasson. In addition to their own illustrations, a special collaborative piece created by the two artists is featured in the book.

Available by mid-week in trade paperback format,Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy is now available in eBook format for the Kindle and Nook at the following links for just $4.99

Amazon Kindle
Amazon Kindle UK
Nook

For further updates and information about Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy, please visit the Seventh Star Press site at: www.seventhstarpress.com

Contact: C.C. James
Public Relations, Seventh Star Press
ccjames (at) seventhstarpress.com

Seventh Star Press is a small press publisher of speculative fiction located in Lexington Kentucky

http://www.amazon.com/Writers-Workshop-Science-Fiction-ebook/dp/B00CFU2K4W

Goodreads Review – The Brotherhood of Dwarves

Seventh Star Press Open House
Here is another recent review of book one, The Brotherhood of Dwarves, as posted on Goodreads
:

I must admit that when I was offered this book to review I was only too glad to accept. You see, I have this thing about dwarves in fantasy. I really don’t care if the races: orcs, goblins elves and all the others are the same as they are in every other fantasy, it’s what the author does with them that matters. It is in this area that D.A. Adams pulls off a great character driven story. There’s no ground breaking, genre shattering new ideas just a well-rounded story that leaves you wanting to read more.

The lead character, Roskin, though of noble descent sets out on a gap year to find a fabled statue, so it’s a quest. There are only so many basic story types and this is one of the simplest – so get used to the idea. Too many people are quick to tear new authors apart for their lack of originality, well it was once written ‘there is nothing new under the sun’ and that was over 3000 years ago. With that settled I’ll get back to the story, or will I. You see, I’m not one for giving the story away, after all I’ll see it differently to you as much as you will the next person. So instead, I’ll just say that I found it to be a commendable first novel. The story moves along at a good pace, is filled with background history that adds richness and depth to story, and gives something to set future stories against. It was long enough to enjoy without ever becoming a hard slog. More words do not make a better story.

I’ll round things off by simply saying that I will go on to read the others in the series in the simple hope that they are at least as enjoyable as this one. Most writers improve with practice, I can only hope that D.A Adams does, that way I will have even better stories to look forward to.

I will be hosting an interview with the author on 12th March 2013 on my website www.theonesaga.com

To see the original review, please follow this link: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/529258550