RAGE: Crisis Sequence One is Now FREE on Kindle and other Ebook Formats!

 

As promised, the Crisis Sequence has begun. RAGE is now live on Amazon Kindle at 230 pages with an Audio Book edition coming in the next few months. For Descendants fans, this novel picks up where VENDETTA leaves off... However, the novel is completely accessible to those who've not yet read the Descendants Saga. In fact, Descendants novels only explain one of the mysteries found in Crisis Sequence. So, call it secret knowledge only Descendants fans will have. You're ahead of the curve :)

Crisis Sequence: focuses upon Jonathan Parks who may be the cause of a viral pandemic threatening London, England and the world beyond. He has no idea how it happened, but it's happened, and now something has to be done to stop it before the infected overtake all of humanity. Foreign governments isolate themselves and seek to lay hold of this boy who may represent the only hope for a cure to this modern day plague.

 Also, I have news for "Wielder Saga" fans wanting to know about a sequel to "A World Within," which has been out for several years, and is now FREE on AMAZON KINDLE as well as other e-book formats. I'm going to begin work in the next Wielder Saga Book next week. I'm not sure how long it will take to release, since I'm also working on CRISIS SEQUENCE, but this is better than not working on it at all. I anticipate being done by end of this coming Summer... just don't hold me to it. I'm usually early rather than late on my self imposed deadlines. However, if you've enjoyed "A World Within," then you might want to check out my Audio Books because I'm hoping to have an Audio Book for "A World Within" out through Audible.com very soon!

Stay tuned to this Bat-Station for upcoming releases and news!

One Realm Beyond

 

One Realm Beyond by Donita K Paul

I recieved a free copy of this novel to review and had high hopes, but half way through I realized that I just wasn't getting into this story. Admittedly, this story is written for a young audience and I have no doubt that young readers, particularly those who enjoy charming dragons, would like this book. However, having said that, I love young adult fiction and books for young readers. Novels that have drawn me into the story by the first pages or first chapters and had me totally captivated and wanting more. One Realm Beyond is just not one of those books. Other reviews have mentioned not being able to get into this story until about half way through. I would have to say that, at the half way point, I'm still not there yet.

Now, don't get me wrong, Donita K Paul is a wonder with her prose. It's the story that isn't doing it for me. I've found nothing worth caring about on Cantor's quest. In fact, Cantor has been a major problem for me. I don't like this guy. He's whiny. I like Bridger much better...an endearing dragon, even if he is a bit of an oaf. He's charming in my opinion. I'd much rather have had him in a story as the main character than Cantor. At half way through the book, after Bridger has more than proven his worth (IMHO) and his faithfulness (especially given the kind of treatment he's recieved in return) Cantor's is still this incessantly ungrateful whiner.

I had to give up because I so disliked the hero in this novel. I know he's going to grow into it and all...believe me I know...but if I can't enjoy reading about him by the halfway point then I'm not going to continue reading his story.

May I give a humble example? Artemis Fowl is a boy genius and a super criminal. He's not the hero we want him to be at the beginning or even by the next few novels, but he's very interesting to read about. And you can see a process, and he's so interesting as an antihero that you enjoy reading through the process. And there's a whole lot happening along the way that's thrilling to read. I found none of these characteristics in our hero: Cantor. I found nothing very thrilling to keep me plodding along. I like Bridger...give him a novel without Cantor. He's charming, endearing. Everything I'm sure Donita intended. But Cantor?...Not feeling it.

By the way I've read other stuff by Donita and enjoyed the experience, which was why I wanted to review this new series starter. Unfortunately, this one just isn't my cup of tea. :(

VENDETTA RELEASED as FREE E-BOOK

 

The final Descendants Saga Novel: VENDETTA has been finished and released as a FREE E-BOOK through Smashwords and Amazon Kindle. The Amazon Kindle version should soon take on the free price, but can be downloaded in all ebook formats (including Kindle) at SMASHWORDS.

 

VENDETTA is a little shorter  than the other Descendant Novels (which is why I'm giving it away for FREE), but the story is there and finishes off the series as I had hoped...Also VENDETTA serves as the Prologue for my next series spinning off from Descendants to create: CRISIS SEQUENCE. I've included the Crossover Cover Here for your enjoyment, so that fans will know what to look for when the next series begins.

This new series will take up where Descendants Saga leaves off...A new cast of characters will be introduced, leaving most of our old cast behind. Nevertheless, the new cast will be front and center in this new Apocalyptic Series.

 

The CRISIS SEQUENCE will start up with the first novel: RAGE: CRISIS SEQUENCE BOOK ONE. I'll share the first cover and a brief synopsis here. I hope the fans of Descendants will join me for this new series. It promises to be a fun new ride!

 

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

 

"Who is Jonathan Parks? You'll have to read VENDETTA to find out!"

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.

New Series Coming Soon!

With Descendants Saga wrapping up very soon... I'm currently in the middle of novel #7 "VENDETTA" ... I'm ready to announce a brand new series. As I may have mentioned earlier on, fans of Descendants Saga will find they have more insight into what's going on, or at least how it is rooted in the Descendants Universe. However, this will also be a series that can stand alone for those who have never read Descendants :)

RAGE: CRISIS SEQUENCE BOOK ONE

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

COMING 2014

ALLIANCE : Descendants Saga Book Six Released!!

 

Hello Descendants fans... I'm happy to say that ALLIANCE has just gone live on Amazon Kindle! This is Descendants Saga Book Six with Book Seven coming early in 2014 to finish off the series. In addition, both FALLEN and DESCENDANT Audio Books have released on www.audible.com and Amazon and Itunes.

 

 

 

 

 

And don't miss other Audio Books for Realm Shift (Now Available on Audible, Amazon & Itunes) as well as Serpent Kings Saga Omnibus Audiobook and Perdition's Gate: Inferno, all coming very soon!

 

 

 

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.

FALLEN AUIDO BOOK IS LIVE ON AUDIBLE!!

FALLEN AUDIOBOOK ON AUDIBLE

The FALLEN AUDIO BOOK is now live on Audible.com everyone. Check out the narrator for this one...Duncan White. He has done an awesome job and is doing the whole series. Book 2 is already in progress and should be out next month.

Also stay tuned for the release of  The REALM SHIFT & The SERPENT KINGS SAGA both coming very soon to Audible, Itunes and Amazon.

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.

FALLEN AUDIOBOOK: APPARENTLY BACK ON TRACK!

Well, there turned out to be a bit of drama surrounding the FALLEN AUDIOBOOK project over the past month. I had originally begun to work with a great sounding Narrator / Producer only to get part way into the recording process and lose all contact with him. To this day I have no idea what has happened to him. Literally, he was gung ho one moment - having completed the first segment - and then I couldn't contact him by email or ACX message board through Amazon. In fact, when I was forced to appeal to ACX/AMAZON to contact the narrator, they were unable to get a hold of him either. I'm wondering if he is even on the planet. You know, any number of things could happen to a person from one day to another... and since I'm in Tennessee and him in California there's just no way of knowing.

Anywho, FALLEN has been released from that contract and I've just completed the process again for finding a new Narrator. I feel even better with this choice and will hopefully have the first 15 minute section of the book by August 16th. If it's all right with the Narrator, I'll try to post that initial segment here on the website. The Narrator's natural accent is British, which I really think is cool, so I'm looking forward to hearing it come alive in Audio.

The company producing the FALLEN AUDIOBOOK has also expressed interest in doing the entire series... so, hopefully, that will all pan out as well.

In the meantime, I'm busy working on the fifth DESCENDANT'S SAGA novel, "AFTERMATH," which follows on the heels of MILLENNIUM. So stay tuned for updates on the release for both AFTERMATH & FALLEN AUDIOBOOK in the near future. If all goes according to schedule, the audiobook should become available in mid-September 2013.

I also have a new Sci-fi / Fantasy novel that's in the works entitled METALLUS: City of the Metal Gods... I'll be working on this behind the scenes as I continue work on the Descendants Saga Novels... but more on that one later :)

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.

GHOST: A New Thriller from Wayne Thomas Batson

About the Story: Ghost fits into the genre of Supernatural Thriller, in the same vein as Jim Butcher's Dresden Files, the X-Files, Nightstalker, etc. But, it's also very much a Detective Thriller in the vein of "Lone Wolf" murder mysteries like Lee Child, Brad Thor, and Stephen Hunter.

"Fans of Lee Child and Jim Butcher will love this series!"

—The Underground

Want a sneak preview chapter of GHOST? Click HERE: http://is.gd/GMXnrO

GHOST by WAYNE THOMAS BATSON: AMAZON KINDLE

Protector and punisher…Hunter and hunted…Down-to-earth and otherworldly…John Spector, aka GHOST, isn’t your ordinary investigator. He carries a shiny badge, a billfold ID, and a mysterious silver suitcase. His mission? Seek the forgotten ones, the abandoned ones, the ones no one else can or will help. Visit blunt force trauma upon the world’s blackest souls and deny the devil his day by any means necessary. And never stop. Never.

For more than a decade, the "Smiling Jack" killer has been posting photos of his victims on the Web, daring anyone to catch him, daring anyone to care. But when no missing person files match and no victims are ever found, the FBI closes the case.

Years later, a digital camera washes up on shore, and GHOST finds it. Each macabre photo becomes a clue that will lead GHOST and FBI Special Agent Deanna Rezvani on the trail of one of the most diabolical killers of this world…or beyond.

"No one gets away with murder. Not for long."

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.

FALLEN to become NEW AUDIOBOOK!

I've got wonderful news. My first novel in the Descendant's Saga: FALLEN, will soon be brought to the market as an AUDIOBOOK on AUDIBLE.COM, AMAZON, and ITUNES!!

I had no idea this would be a real possibility for the series, but recently stumbled across Amazon's ACX website. This website works to place Producers of Audiobooks together with Authors.

After creating a five minute audition sample and placing it on the ACX system for review by Narrators and Producers, FALLEN received an audition that sounded awesome.

I've since been in contact with the Narrator/ Producer, John LeBlanc, and we now have a contract that puts us on track to hopefully complete FALLEN by the end of July 2013. In addition, Mr. LeBlanc has expressed his interest in continuing with the series to its completion. So, we might conceivably have all four Descendant's Saga novels in AUDIOBOOK form by the end of the year!

Stay tuned for further updates as they come in on the release of the Audiobooks and how to get them.

DIABOLICAL: DESCENDANTS SAGA AFTERMATH BOOK ONE

Just an update on the new series and first novel for Descendants fans. I figured it was a good time to give a bit of perspective on the direction of the new series. Descendants Saga Aftermath is, of course, linked with Book 4 (MILLENNIUM) from the original series. In fact, MILLENNIUM served as a transition between these two series, closing out events from the perspective of Brody West, our previous main character in order to take up the AFTERMATH TRILOGY from a new character's perspective. The novels will continue to focus upon one first person character as well as an omniscient point of view for everyone else.

 

Considering several characters I might have used for the main, first person p.o.v. I have decided to go with Cole as the lead character here. Don't fret, though, as our other characters, like Brody West, aren't cut out of the story by any means. We also have a new potential villain in MILLENNIUM's late entry, Adolf Hitler, and what may seem an odd direction at first. AFTERMATH will follow Cole's point of view as the Descendants move out into the human world, taking up in Ireland, and the problems they face.

 

For those of you who are familiar with the other four books, in the original quadrilogy, AFTERMATH will continue as an alternate history, blending fantasy with real persons, places and events. However, I have decided to twist the timeline a bit. I had thought to possibly play out our famous villain's development along the natural course history took throughout World War II and prior to it. Instead, I feel led to flesh out the possibilities of how things might have gone, if the allies didn't win?

 

Some might even wonder why I would utilize Hitler as a villain at all in the series, or make him out as one of the Descendants. However, I simply couldn't resist the possibilities. Could there be anyone in human history as compelling a villain as Adolf Hitler? Has there been anyone who fit the antichrist mold so much? Remember that this man came close to conquering the civilized world in under a decade of recent history. How could that happen? What spiritual forces might have been at work in order to bring it about? After all, the Bible clearly states, 2 Thess 2, that "the mystery of iniquity is already at work," attempting to bring about the rule of Antichrist in the world.

 

Descendants Saga saw Grayson Stone as one failed attempt. AFTERMATH will flesh out another we're all familiar with...yet heading into uncharted waters for the fun of it. I hope you've enjoyed Descendants Saga up to this point, and that you will all hang on as the ride continues!

 

As always STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES and if you've enjoyed the Descendant novels then please go back to Amazon.com and post reviews for all the books you've read. Every good review helps!

DESCENDANTS SAGA BOOK 4: MILLENNIUM RELEASE

The time has come to finally finish my first Descendants Saga Quadrilogy! Descendants Saga Book Four: MILLENNIUM will be officially released on Amazon Kindle on Monday, April 8th 2013!!

I'm thrilled to have finished my first four book series, but that is not all. This world and its characters have been so epic and fun to write that I'm announcing a new Descendants series!

DESCENDANTS SAGA AFTERMATH 

I'm going to be doing a lot of historical research on this series, and you'll soon see why when you read who the new main villain is going to be in MILLENNIUM! I'm hoping to get right to work on this series and have a completed first novel by the end of Summer 2013... as always, updates on release dates will be forthcoming on this site, so stay tuned. In the meantime, I'm sharing the first Aftermath Trilogy cover today.

DESCENDANTS SAGA AFTERMATH BOOK ONE: DIABOLICAL

Don't forget, Descendants Fans, to post reviews for all of the novels when you finish them. Every good review helps tremendously! As always, thanks so much for your interest in my work!

SERPENT KINGS NOVEL IS NOW FREE!

Hey everyone! Guess what? I've a got a FREE NOVEL OFFER for you. Many of you have taken a recent interest in my DESCENDANTS SAGA, and the fourth novel: MILLENNIUM is almost finished. I expect MILLENNIUM to be released in April...updates on its release and a special announcement on the next trilogy will be coming soon.

 

However, my previous series: THE SERPENT KINGS is one I think my Descendants fans would really enjoy. Lots of action, a unique world and characters that were very fun to write. I'm now offering THE SERPENT KINGS SAGA in two editions.

• First Novel: THE SERPENT KINGS is now offered for FREE! on Amazon Kindle
• Second Novel: THE WRAITH DANCER contains parts 2 & 3 of the series and is offered at the low price of $3.99 on Amazon Kindle...of course, Prime Members get to borrow this one FREE also as part of their membership benefits.

So, just a recommendation, particularly if you've enjoyed THE REALM SHIFT TRILOGY or DESCENDANTS SAGA... it now costs you nothing to get THE SERPENT KINGS first novel!

 

Hope you enjoy it... and, as always, please leave reviews for the books you enjoy, even the sequels! Every good review really helps to spread the word. Thanks again for your interest. Stay tuned for the release of MILLENNIUM in early April 2013 and the special Descendants Saga announcement.

DESCENDANTS SAGA UPDATE!

Hello, Descendants Saga fans... I'm busy, busy, busy thinking of new stuff to write...if you've been following the series, then you are hopefully looking forward to the final fourth installment in the series. I had originally given myself until Summer to release "MILLENNIUM," however, I'm now expecting to release the novel in April (stay tuned to my blog/amazon blog and author page for updates on this).

DESCENDANT ORIGINS WILL BE ON HOLD IN ORDER TO CARRY FORWARD WITH NEW DESCENDANTS TRILOGY SOON TO BE ANNOUNCED!!

I'm generally the kind who likes to get a series done and move on, but this world of the Descendants has proven to be so big and fun to write that I think I've got more to explore in it. I've been toying with the idea of another series and have now decided to go ahead with this new trilogy--I'll announce it when Millennium releases, hopefully in April.


By the way, anyone who has enjoyed Descendants may also enjoy the SERPENT KINGS SAGA as well, or REALM SHIFT TRILOGY... I've got the first Realm Shift out for FREE, and hope to soon have a new SERPENT KINGS out FREE also...right now its .99cents on Amazon Kindle.

Rather than going back to any other series, I'm going to keep writing on this track until the new trilogy is complete. These Descendant novels have been coming fast and furious as far as ideas go, so I'm confident that I'll be able to go through without any lag.

I've still got "A World Within" sequel in the works, but it will still be 2014 before I can manage to get back to it. Thanks for your interest and patience.

Again, anyone who is following Descendants, please review each new edition if you get the opportunity. Your reviews are awesome and very much appreciated and they help others to get involved with the series. Thanks again and Stay tuned for more updates!

REVENANT RELEASED ON AMAZON!!

Hey guys, my new 3rd novel in the Descendants Saga, "REVENANT," is now officially available on Amazon.com in Kindle format!

For those of you who may have picked up a free copy of FALLEN on Nook or another e-reader, I'm sorry, but only the free novels get distributed around in other formats besides Kindle. The sequels are only available on Kindle because of the KDP Amazon program. They must remain exclusive to Amazon for that reason...however, Kindle apps are free for reading on tablets, PC's, and iphone/android. I use these apps myself for kindle reading and I know they are very good. So, if you want to pick up a free kindle app from Amazon's site then you should have no problem getting the sequels.

Thanks so much for everyone's interest in this series! I'm currently working on the 4th novel "MILLENNIUM," which should be out in a few months, at the latest by the Summer at some time. Stay tuned here for all updates, as usual, and please go back to AMAZON TO POST REVIEWS, if you enjoyed any of my novels! Every good review helps tremendously!