1. DLP Flash Christmas Competition + Writing Marathon 2024!

    Competition topic: Magical New Year!

    Marathon goal? Crank out words!

    Check the marathon thread or competition thread for details.

    Dismiss Notice
  2. Hi there, Guest

    Only registered users can really experience what DLP has to offer. Many forums are only accessible if you have an account. Why don't you register?
    Dismiss Notice
  3. Introducing for your Perusing Pleasure

    New Thread Thursday
    +
    Shit Post Sunday

    READ ME
    Dismiss Notice

Distant Star by Joe Ducie

Discussion in 'Books and Anime Discussion' started by Joe, May 25, 2012.

  1. Joe

    Joe The Reminiscent Exile ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter ⭐⭐⭐

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2008
    Messages:
    1,016
    Location:
    Canberra, ACT
    High Score:
    1,800
    Welp, looks like the ebook version of my novel has gone live! Two weeks earlier than forecast.

    Holy shit balls it happened.

    Distant Star​

    The Reminiscent Exile: Book One​


    [​IMG]

    Synopsis:

    For Declan Hale, the Shadowless Arbiter, life has been simple since he ended the Tome Wars and forced a cruel peace in the mythical realms of Forget. Exiled to Earth for his crimes, Declan spends his days managing a small bookshop.

    So when a familiar looking corpse appears in the dead of night, spilling his scotch, Declan is less than amused. Especially because the body is his own. Someone—or something—has sent a calling card from the future.

    Daring him to confront his monstrous past.

    The last time Declan went to war, Ascension City burned and eight million people lost their lives. The Knights and Renegades should have left him alone…​


    The story is urban fantasy, and for those of you who loved Wastelands of Time, you should really like this. Similar themes and plot devices (the Infernal Clock) make an appearance. I like to think Wastelands prepared me for this story.

    GO BUY IT NOW FROM AMAZON!

    Seriously. Buy it now. I'm hoping to fleece you all of $5.99 and go clear the top shelf of scotch at my local liquor store.

    However, seeing as how this is DLP, and you've all helped shape my writing over the years, I'm going to offer the story FREE to whoever wants it. Just send me a PM with your email address and I'll send you a PDF of the story.

    I only ask that you leave a review - an honest review - on Amazon, as that'll help me out immensely. So how about it? Kickass story in exchange for a review? Or buy it and support me that way.

    I spoil you.

    Oh, and for those who'd rather have a paperback version - that's due to land mid to late June!
     
    Last edited: May 25, 2012
  2. Jon

    Jon The Demon Mayor Admin DLP Supporter

    Joined:
    Jun 5, 2006
    Messages:
    8,014
    Location:
    Australia
    Fuck you Joe.

    I'm pirating it and there's nothing you can do to stop me! Not even giving it to me for free.

    IN Y0 FACE.
     
  3. KHAAAAAAAN!!

    KHAAAAAAAN!! Troll in the Dungeon –§ Prestigious §– DLP Supporter

    Joined:
    Apr 18, 2011
    Messages:
    1,079
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Under your bed.
    High Score:
    4,507
    You magnificent bastard. I've been looking forward to this.
     
  4. Lutris

    Lutris Jarl Dovahkiin DLP Supporter

    Joined:
    Oct 27, 2005
    Messages:
    1,665
    Location:
    Tokyo, Japan
    Bought it already!

    I'm a few pages in, loving it so far.

    Reviews pending.
     
    Joe
  5. Ched

    Ched Da Trek Moderator DLP Supporter ⭐⭐

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2009
    Messages:
    8,379
    Location:
    The South
    Going to have a Nook version?

    Hmmm, does this mean I can tell everyone that I have a friend who has published a kickass book? Granted we aren't really friends, but I'm tempted to take blatant advantage of the possible bragging rights... "Here guys! I got you a book for your birthday, it kicks ass and guess what? I KNOW THE AUTHOR!" ;)

    Will pick it up, solid work Joe.

    Edit: Used the "Look Inside" feature on Amazon and your first page grabbed me. If a Nook version isn't coming soon I'll grab the Amazon one and convert it. Cheers.
     
    Last edited: May 25, 2012
  6. Shinysavage

    Shinysavage Madman With A Box ~ Prestige ~

    Joined:
    Nov 16, 2009
    Messages:
    2,059
    Location:
    UK
    High Score:
    2,296
    Paperback = definite purchase. And I'll leave you a review, of course.
     
    Joe
  7. Joe

    Joe The Reminiscent Exile ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter ⭐⭐⭐

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2008
    Messages:
    1,016
    Location:
    Canberra, ACT
    High Score:
    1,800
    Fuck you, Jon. I'm adding you to my list of enemies. From now on, I will actively be working to destroy you and all you hold dear.

    Thanks! I'm looking forward to any and all reviews.

    Nook version is pending. Just checked the B&N store, and it's sitting in 'Pending Review'. So soon.

    Damn right you can tell everyone! Spread the word high and low, to all known hives of scum and villainy.


    Also, there were a few formatting issues in the Amazon edition. These have been fixed and should update on Kindle within 12 hours.
     
  8. w1lliam

    w1lliam Groundskeeper

    Joined:
    Mar 29, 2010
    Messages:
    382
    Congrats man, you deserve it. And the first of many....
     
  9. Iztiak

    Iztiak Prisoner DLP Supporter

    Joined:
    Dec 4, 2006
    Messages:
    2,931
    I'll have to buy the paperback when it's out.

    Nice goddamn job, motherfuckin' Joe.
     
  10. The Arid Legion

    The Arid Legion Professor

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2010
    Messages:
    420
    Amazon doesn't ship to South Africa, so no paperback for me.:(

    I guess the Ebook will have to suffice.
     
  11. iLost

    iLost Minister of Magic

    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2009
    Messages:
    1,257
    To be honest, I'm not going to ask for a free copy. Fuck that. I'm going to gleefully spend my money and buy it, once it comes out for the nook.

    (Pretend I used the Fry meme here with "Shut-up and take my money.")

    You've earned my money with the stuff you've written here. You're style is definitely original and something I think the market could use. You're also one of the few authors who will take every piece of criticism and is trying to actively iron out the kinks in their works.

    So you're getting my money whether you like it or not, good sir.
     
  12. JenosIdanian

    JenosIdanian Professor DLP Supporter

    Joined:
    Jul 10, 2009
    Messages:
    419
    Location:
    With HP and the Hipshit Sparklepuff...
    I'm sold, just to see this motherfucker get his comeuppance! One does not simply spill scotch! Not even a future corpsified version of yourself!
     
    Last edited: May 25, 2012
    Joe
  13. w1lliam

    w1lliam Groundskeeper

    Joined:
    Mar 29, 2010
    Messages:
    382
    You know what this does sound interesting!

    If only you were giving it out in epub format...........
     
  14. The DarIm

    The DarIm Groundskeeper

    Joined:
    Apr 29, 2008
    Messages:
    365
    Location:
    In dreams.
    Holy shit! Been waiting for this Joe. I'll be picking it up in a few days and leaving a review soon after.

    Also, CheddarTrek has the right idea, bragging rights will be had and I don't care if I don't actually know you.
     
  15. Fatality

    Fatality Order Member

    Joined:
    May 4, 2011
    Messages:
    865
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Australia
    I've been looking forward to this for a while. Congrats on getting it out Joe, and I hope it sells well.

    Definitely agree with iLost in that you more than deserve the purchase. Besides, I know enough of your writing to be confident it'll be a great read.

    I'll probably just buy an ebook copy off Amazon for now, but I am interested in the paperback. Is that going to be available through Amazon only?
     
  16. Hashasheen

    Hashasheen Half-Blood Prince

    Joined:
    Sep 10, 2008
    Messages:
    3,534
    Gender:
    Male
    This. I'm considering getting two books and giving one to a friend if possible. Plus reccing this book on facebook and other websites to people. SPREAD THE WORD FUCKERS, JOE HAS WRITTEN AND RELEASED!
     
    Joe
  17. Nae

    Nae The Violent

    Joined:
    Dec 16, 2010
    Messages:
    802
    Location:
    East India Company HQ
    Congrats Joe! Definitely buying it. :D
     
  18. Vir

    Vir Centauri Ambassador ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

    Joined:
    May 21, 2006
    Messages:
    11
    Location:
    Canada
    High Score:
    1,907
    As I don't own a kindle, I'll have to get the dead tree edition whenever it comes to Canada. Le sigh.
     
  19. Anarchy

    Anarchy Half-Blood Prince DLP Supporter

    Joined:
    Dec 12, 2009
    Messages:
    3,679
    Location:
    NJ
    You know there's a free kindle reader so you can just read it on your computer, right? It's from amazon as well.
     
  20. Knyght

    Knyght Alchemist

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2010
    Messages:
    2,349
    Location:
    England
    My bookshelf will soon suffer under the weight of another worthy title.
     
Loading...