"HAVOC" AND OTHER NEWS!

Hey, hey, hey, as Fat Albert would say!

I've had questions recently on the follow-up Crisis Sequence Novel: HAVOC, as well as a question on the DESCENDANTS SAGA in general. Also, readers have been looking for the sequel to A World Within," for some time...how about a bullets list!!

• First of all, I'm actually beginning work on HAVOC now! I hope to have it out later this year, but I'm not sure exactly when it will be, yet. You see, I'm also working on the "World Within" sequel right now, and I'm back in college attempting to finish my Bachelor's degree in Psychology in order to apply for Physician Assistant school. I've worked as a Surgical Technologist for nearly 20 years and PA is a natural progression for me. Needless to say, I've got a lot of work ahead of me, and continuing to write novels is part of that....What? You thought novelists were paid so well that they didn't need daytime jobs? HA, HA, HA, HA! Unfortunately, that's just not the reality for most novelists. But anyway, I'm working on both novels and trying to get them out there. To be honest, I'm still not quite sure where HAVOC is going to end up...CRISIS definitely shoved Brody West, aka the Watcher, more into the focus of the story, and the "zombies" are making a nice transformation into something much more "supernatural" than you might have first suspected...remember this is all still DESCENDANTS SAGA. People thought I had flipped the script on them with Crisis Sequence, but NOT SO :) Anyway, look for it later this year, as well as a sequel for "A World Within."
• Secondly, I received a theological question regarding the DESCENDANTS SAGA as a whole...specifically, why I hold to the view that "the Sons of God, mentioned in Genesis 6, are angels rather than being simply mighty men, or the "Sons of Seth." So, I thought I would take the time to answer that here. First of all, the phrase, "Sons of God," is mentioned several times in the old testament. (Job 1:6, Job 2:7, Job 38: 7) In each of these references, we find that angels are clearly being spoken of...particularly, in Job chapters 1 & 2 as Satan appears with these "Sons of God" before the Lord himself. Clearly, we are in a supernatural setting here before God's throne and Satan is not standing there with mortal men. Also in Job 38:7, God is demanding of Job answers concerning knowledge about the foundation of the world...something Job as a mortal had essentially no knowledge about...and we find the Sons of God shouting for joy at the creation of the heavens and the Earth...clearly, not mortal men. So, if every other reference in the Old Testament has angels in mind then why not Genesis 6? Even in Genesis chapter 6 we have a separation: the "Sons of God" and the "Daughters of men." Whey did the Lord use this type of language, if he was simply referring to mortal men and mortal women? He could have just said, "men and women." Now, is this view something that I am dogmatic about? No...I admit that I could be wrong. But I still feel that this is the correct interpretation, and the bible doesn't appear to disagree. Still, it's speculation...but it sure makes a better series of novels don't it?

Stay tuned for updates on "HAVOC" and "The Wielder King" coming later this year...I hope! Don't forget to check out recent additions to the Audible library for my novels. A Strange Tale is recently out, as well as Hallowed Be Thy Name Omnibus Edition. I'm hoping to have a narrator for ALLIANCE soon to finish off the Descendant audiobooks, and RAGE and CRISIS are already out for Crisis Sequence!

Free Book Promotions!!

Raven's Hand will be FREE on KINDLE from February 24th - February 28th!

RAGE: Descendants Saga Crisis Sequence Book One will be FREE from February 24th - February 28th!

NEW NEWS and the GRAND EXPERIMENT

First let me say that I appreciate all of those who have taken precious time out of their lives to read (and hopefully enjoy) my novels! As far as new things and updates, let me answer a few questions that I've received on a regular basis.

1. A World Within series has not been forgotten! I'm starting the second novel, tentatively entitled, "THE WIELDER KING," as I write this. I hope to finish it sometime in the early Summer 2015. I love the first book and am looking forward to getting back to AWW's fun cast and crew. In the meantime, I have other fantasy novels available you may not have read and one brand new one to announce in this post (see the new cover pic?)
2. For those of you who have read the Descendants Saga and now the Crisis Sequence novels, you should already realize that they are linked and that Brody West has traveled into the future, so to speak, by way of being held in stasis within a special portal. Not really time travel...more like cryo-sleep for us trekkies...and he will not return to the past. But there is a whole mess of trouble for him to deal with and some sadness too in the Crisis Sequence novels, beginning with RAGE, which I have left priced for FREE!! So, fans of Descendants can definitely afford to check out the continuation...I'm also still giving promo codes for the RAGE audiobook, so you can get that for FREE at the moment if you hurry! That's a great deal, so don't waste the opportunity. I realize some people don't like that I ended Descendants and flipped the script somewhat to make Brody a hidden character at first and then a side character in CRISIS, but trust me when I say that these other characters are cool and Brody increased along the way and is set to be a main character again in the next Crisis Sequence novel...
3. Speaking of Crisis Sequence, when is the third novel, HAVOC, going to come out, James? So glad you asked. HAVOC will be written following the new World Within novel, (I can only do one at a time, folks) which would mean hopefully starting in Summer 2015 and completing it a few months later. So, hopefully before Christmas 2015. By the way, I appreciate your patience. Being an independent writer does allow me to bypass much of the Big Publisher delays in book release, but I still have to write them...and I write novels almost non-stop while also working a job, taking care of kids and now returning to finish my degree. Lots on the plate, but I'm still doing the novels full steam ahead.
4. Now, for the GRAND EXPERIMENT! I am proud to announce the release of my latest series starter, RAVEN'S HAND, Book One of the Raven's Chronicle series. This is full on allegorical fantasy like most of my other fantasy novels and is no less filled with action and adventure, vicious villains and powerful protagonists. I do hope you will join me in this new story by picking up either the Kindle version, the soon coming Print Version, or the hopefully soon coming Audiobook Version at audible.com.
5. And last but not least, I've got good news for Audiobook lovers...not only am I still handing out FREE promo codes for RAGE...I'm also working with a new narrator and will have new audiobooks coming from audible.com over the next few months for: HALLOWED BE THY NAME Omnibus Edition, A Strange Tale (Percival Strange novel), and the final Descendants novel, ALLIANCE/VENDETTA. Also, I may soon have audio releases for my space novel series, The Chronicles of Soone! Man, that's going way back!

So, in conclusion, there is so much going on and I hope you will stay tuned for upcoming sequels, audiobooks and please join with me in the Raven's Chronicle series just released with Book One, Raven's Hand. If you're wondering why I called this novel the Grand Experiment, I had the idea of writing under a pen name, Evangeline Black, for this novel since it has a female heroine. At any rate, I even released it for free for a couple of days under that name on amazon, but I've since decided not to bother with any of that J.K. ROWLING style pen name stuff...so, I've reordered everything to reflect my own true name again...a grand experiment that ultimately I figured was just kind of stupid :)

FREE AUDIOBOOK GIVEAWAY!!!

To celebrate the recent release of my new audiobook, RAGE: Crisis Sequence Book One, I'm offering the AUDIBLE.COM audiobook free to the first 30 people who contact me by email and agree to listen and review the novel on Audible.com's website. Anyone who also posts a review of the audiobook on Amazon.com (in addition to the Audible.com review) will also receive one of my other audiobooks for free...any of the you choose from Audible.com!

That's a great offer just to get some honest reviews! Two free audiobooks are yours just for taking the time to listen and post two reviews!

Email me at: jamessremos@yahoo.com

Tell me who you are and your interest in reviewing RAGE on audible and Amazon. I'll reply with the first promo code to get you RAGE and then give you the second audiobook when I tell me where to find your Amazon.com review.

Simple as that. So, don't waste any time claiming your audiobook, cause once I hear from 30 people, I'll end the promotion. By the way, even if you think you're too late to claim a code...try me anyway! I might choose to extend it if enough people are interested. And you might not be as late as you think. It never hurts to try!!

CRISIS: Crisis Sequence Book 2 is now available on Kindle and Print!

 

CRISIS: Descendants Saga Crisis Sequence Book 2 is now available on Kindle and in Print editions!
This second novel in the Crisis Sequence picks up where RAGE leaves off, taking the Descendants story in a new arc!

I've had numerous requests for other Ebook formats and/or Print Editions for my novels over the past few years, but up until now I considered it not worth the considerable effort it would take to get them out there. However, I've recently had a much better experience and can now offer Matte finishes on the covers, preview the new files easier, etc... and have decided 2014 is the time to get this done.

Because of my agreement with Amazon, I still cannot publish sequels to Nook and other Ebook formats. I know many people have downloaded the free editions of series starters and want the sequels, but I just don't have the ability to do that due to contract. But, for anyone who still wants to purchase sequel novels to many of my fantasy series, these PRINT EDITIONS should solve the problem for you. Believe me when I say, I'm barely selling these above cost, in order to make them as cheap as possible for my readers. I don't make anything more on a print copy than on Kindle. Sometimes, it's even less. The Matte Covers were something I wanted for a long time and now I can make those available as well. I've got a couple and they look sweet :)

As for the Titles that will soon release in Matte Cover Print Editions?

• All Descendants Saga Novels
• All Crisis Sequence Novels (as they release on Kindle. Crisis is almost here!)
• All Realm Shift Trilogy Novels
• A Serpent Kings Ominbus: (including Serpent Kings, Wraith Dancer, Shadow Walker)
• A Perdition's Gate: Inferno Omnibus (including Perdition's Gate and PG:Inferno)
• A World Within
• A Strange Tale

If I've left any out that people want then please send me an email, and I'll see about doing one for the novel you want. It's not so much trouble now, so let me know.

 

VENDETTA to become FREE CROSSOVER NOVEL!

Hello all and Happy New Year!

 

 

There is alot coming in 2014, primarily a NEW SERIES entitled: CRISIS SEQUENCE which will have its roots in the Descendants Saga, but will also incorporate an entirely new cast of characters. In fact this series will be quite different from Descendants, a bit more grounded in what's happening in the human world so to speak. And because my current 7th Descendants Novel will spend so much time finishing off with our former cast of characters and bridging the gap for this new series, I've decided to also RELEASE the NEW NOVEL for FREE in the next month or so.

 

VENDETTA will arrive free at Smashwords first (about a month from now) and usually filters through the system to become free on Amazon Kindle and Nook and all other Ebook platforms shortly thereafter.

 

I've also created an alternate VENDETTA COVER that better reflects the Crossover Nature of this novel that will hopefully grab reader's attention -- not to mention the FREE pricetag involved! I think that the style of the new covers should also give a hint about the direction the story might take :)

 

TAG LINE 

Jonathan Parks never expected to witness the end of the world. He never expected to be the cause of it.

 

 

The principle character for Crisis Sequence will be Jonathan Parks. For more about who this actually is, you'll have to read VENDETTA when it arrives and put two and two together. Jonathan will, however, not make his debut until the first official Crisis Sequence Novel: RAGE, which will hopefully arrive by the Summer of 2014. Tentative titles for the Crisis Sequence Novels include: RAGE - CRISIS - MAYHEM - HAVOC. So, lots happening this year and I hope you'll stay onboard for the fun. Rest assured, if you've enjoyed the Descendants Saga so far, you should also enjoy this new series.

 

Want a FREE COPY OF "FALLEN" ON AUDIOBOOK?

 

Contact James Somers at jamessremos@yahoo.com to receive a promotional code for the audiobook at AUDIBLE.COM.

 

What do I have to do to get the book free?

 

Just promise that you will listen to the book and then go back to Audible.com to review it on their site.

 

That's it, but this is a limited offer...when my promo codes are gone then this blog post will disappear.

AFTERMATH: DESCENDANTS SAGA BOOK FIVE RELEASED!

AFTERMATH: DESCENDANTS SAGA BOOK FIVE
has released on Amazon Kindle Wednesday, September 18th. This novel takes up immediately following MILLENNIUM: DESCENDANTS SAGA BOOK FOUR and follows the story's progress from the first person perspective of young Cole, from MILLENNIUM. 

Also Announcing Audio Books for Fallen, Descendant, Revenant & Aftermath coming to Audible.com, Amazon.com and Itunes, beginning with Fallen's release the first week of October 2013. The Descendants Saga has never been experienced like this and is being narrated by British narrator, Duncan White. Be sure to check out Fallen when it arrives for a whole new experience in the world of Descendants.

Audio Books will also release this fall for The Realm Shift Trilogy & The Serpent Kings Saga, so don't miss out on these when they arrive on Amazon.com, Audible.com and Itunes

FALLEN AUDIOBOOK PREVIEW!!

Calling all fans of the Descendants Saga! We now have a FREE PREVIEW of the first Descendants Saga audiobook. Just click the cover image to link to the Youtube preview!

 

 

 

The FALLEN AUDIOBOOK is scheduled to be completed mid-September and be released on Amazon, Audible.com and ITunes.

AFTERMATH: DESCENDANTS SAGA BOOK FIVE

The Next Novel in the Descendants Saga is well on its way toward completion. I don't have a release date just yet, but I've made a title change and cover change that I wanted to share.

 

The novel will be a part of a new Descendants trilogy where Cole becomes the first person viewpoint character in the story. For fans, don't worry, Brody West is still a big part of this story. However, Brody had four novels under his viewpoint and I thought changing perspectives might be a nice change.

 

AFTERMATH

DESCENDANTS SAGA: BOOK FIVE

 

 

 

This story picks up at the very end of MILLENNIUM with the Descendants, under Brody's leadership, traveling to Ireland with the hope of making a new home there, after all of the trouble on the spiritual plane and back in England.

 

As the release nears, I'll post more updates...

 

Also, at this point, it's unclear what the fate of the FALLEN AUDIOBOOK is going to be. I had a producer / narrator out in California who had begun work, but something has apparently happened? Literally, I haven't been able to reach him in weeks and neither has Amazon/ACX the company we're both contracted through. Not sure if he's still on the planet or not? Again, I'll update you...but hopefully he's all right. As for the audiobook, if our contract is dissolved then I can simply put the novel up for other narrator / producers to take a look at on Amazon / ACX. So, we'll see how that pans out.

Projects IN THE Works

At the moment a lot is happening!

 

Fallen Audiobook is in production: I've heard the first installment from Narrator / Producer, John LeBlanc, and it sounds fantastic! Even though I've written and read the book over and over by now, I was riveted hearing it in pristine audio.

 

Minor Edits are going on for all of the Descendant Saga Novels...no story changes, just another round to clear up any misspelled words, etc...

 

I've got another project in the works also, but its under wraps for the time being.

 

And Diabolical, the first Descendants Saga Aftermath novel, is a WIP that's partially complete with much more to do...

 

So, a lot of items on my plate at the moment, but that's a good thing. Stay Tuned for updates on the FALLEN AUDIOBOOK, release date and where you can find it. I'm expecting great things for all of the Descendant Novels as they come alive in Audio Format.

"DESCENDANT" RELEASE PARTY!!

My latest novel, DESCENDANT, has just been released on Amazon Kindle Worldwide! This is Book Two in the DESCENDANTS SAGA. I've already begun writing on Book Three, REVENANT, with an expected release by the end of the Summer 2013.

The SERPENT KINGS OMNIBUS EDITION is also out recently, which includes all three books in the series for only $3.99

So help me celebrate by picking up a discounted (.99 cent) copy of FALLEN: DESCENDANTS SAGA BOOK ONE, read it, enjoy it, and get jazzed for DESCENDANT: DESCENDANTS SAGA BOOK TWO available now!!

THE SHADOW WALKER RELEASED!

I've just released the 3rd installment to The Serpent Kings Saga...THE SHADOW WALKER this one being an abbreviated epilogue to the other two books at only 52 pages. I wrote this one because there was more to tell, but I didn't feel that I had a full novels worth and I abhor padding a book to bring up the page count. So this one answers questions left from the series in The Wraith Dancer and wraps everything up.

The story is set 500 years into the future following The Wraith Dancer and the kingdom Ezekiah has assumed regency of is in turmoil. Rebellion is brewing as a prophetess named Shalindra seeks revenge for the execution of her father under the rule of Ezekiah. However, Shalindra is no ordinary woman. A malevolent spirit has escaped its prison and means to exact revenge of his own against the man who defeated him and his Serpent Kings 500 years earlier. There's lots of action and I hope you enjoy it... The Shadow Walker is offered exclusively on Amazon at $.99

My Novels Available in All E-book / E-Reader formats!!

Hey Everyone-

I'm happy to announce that my novels are now available through SMASHWORDS! which includes probably every Ebook and E-reader format available right now. I've even included a few freebies in the mix at Smashwords...so don't miss out on a good deal!

Also, check out updated covers and updated versions already released like Perdition's Gate & A World Within, and coming soon like The Order of Shaddai & The Sword of Gideon.