While we initially hoped to do a livestream from DragonCon this year, since there were so many of us there, in the end it didn’t work out so we’ll be having a post-convention discussion today at 3pm EST to talk about all that went on there, and who knows what else, given the way these livestreams tend to go 🙂
Head on over to superversiveSF to listen in.
Both versions of the song ‘A Tale of the Once and Future King’ are now available for purchase at my cdbaby.com artist page for only 99 cents each. They can both be found by clicking the image below:
In time they should also become available from other online music stores. I hope you enjoy listening to them as much as I did creating them, and they help to prepare the audience for Anthony Marchetta’s upcoming masterpiece.
After a highly enjoyable discussion of the Classic The Once and Future King by T.H. White at DragonCon yesterday, I was able to makes some new friends and give the premier showing of the promotional video for the Upcoming Superversive Press anthology Tales of the Once and Future King. It was very well received, and I can now share it with you all via the magic of youtube:
There is also a more orchestral version of the song, in which Sean McCleery again showcases his considerable musical talent:
Both versions of the song are now available for purchase from cdbaby.com, and in time will also become available from a wide range of music sites. As this is my first foray into the world of professional music, it is an exciting and also daunting prospect. Click on the image below to visit my artist page, where both versions can be downloaded.
The Lyrics of the song are below:
I’ll tell you a tale so your hearts won’t quail
Of the Once and Future King.
Surrounded by heroes, how mighty the cheer rose
At the hope his presence would bring.
With the sword from the stone
For his sins he atoned;
Though he did go away,
He’ll be back here one day
To reclaim his rightful throne.
A shadowy hand stretched over the land
And the people were distressed.
Foul fiends of the night,
Filled with unholy might,
Gave the poor and helpless no rest.
By the power of the cross,
And at great human cost,
They were sent down to hell,
And the land was made well,
So at last they could mourn the lost.
Though we’re pressed on each side
And so many have died,
Now is not the time to despair.
We’re still strong enough
To repel and rebuff
The troops of the Queen of the Air.
We will not concede,
For in our hour of need,
It has long been foretold
That our great king of old
Will be back, and the people freed.
You may mock, you may sneer,
You may laugh out of fear,
At the hope I claim to bring:
Mere stories for children,
Or gullible pilgrims,
Of a good and righteous king?
Yet he stands in your midst
And will not be dismissed;
His heroes beside him,
His people uniting,
In his army we enlist!
Beyond the Mist has been updated with a new cover to highlight its connection to the Dragon Awards, and a Kindle Countdown deal has begun for the duration of the con (plus a day or two) on all of my books that weren’t already priced at 99 cents. Here’s to a fun and productive time, and the gaining of new readers!
Dull and Preachy stories beware…
Astounding Frontiers Issue 2 is now out on amazon, featuring stories by Dragon Award Winner Brian Niemeier, Karl Gallacher, Scott Washam and Russel May. The serials by John C. Wright, Ben Wheeler, Nick Cole and Jason Anspach continue, and the cover features the beginning of a new serial by SuperversiveSF contributor Corey McCleery, whose awesome dad has been helping me with music videos. (there are more to come of those) Click on the image below to grab yourself a copy for the low, low price of $2.99!
For those of you who’d like a more epic version of the above video, using some music by the ever-excellent Kevin Macleod, your wish is granted:
The nomination phase of the Dragon Award has ended, and the nominations, together with the recommendations of the Superversive Crew, can be found here.
I will be at this year’s DragonCon, along with numerous other members of the Superversive Crew and the CLFA, and not just for the award ceremony, but shall be attending all four days (this will be my first time at a con, as well as my first time in the US), though only as a regular visitor, I was unable to secure attending professional status. If you’d like a chance to meet me, then there’s still time to purchase a membership there.
I will be offline for the next week, so will be unable to respond to any questions until I get back.
The CLFA July Booknado features not one, but two Superversive Press releases, Doctor to Dragons and Astounding Frontiers Issue 1. Check it out for links to these and other worthy works.
Source: July Booknado!
As if the new version of Sci Phi Journal wasn’t enough, in just three days Superversive Press is going to launch the new Space Opera/Space Romance/Pulp magazine Astounding Frontiers, featuring serialized stories by not one but two Dragon Award winners:
Nowhither, the long-awaited sequel to John C. Wright’s Dragon Award-winning Somewhither,
and
Galactic Outlaws by Nick Cole and Jason Anspach, Book Two in the Galaxy’s Edge series (Book One being Amazon bestseller Legionnaire)
besides many more fun and imaginative stories by a variety of talented authors, both established and new talent.
Watch out for it, and spread the word!
Sci Phi Journal is under new management, with a new look and new business strategy, though many of the old staff have stayed on, including myself. All the subscriber-only stories from the previous website are now free to read, other changes to how things will move forward can be found here:
http://sciphijournal.org/welcome-to-the-new-sci-phi-journal/
You were warned, but you didn’t listen.
And now you can!
Forbidden Thoughts is now available as an audiobook.
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