Monday 5 August 2013

'The Shard of Palrinah' Giveaway


Laurie at Lauries' Paranormal Thoughts and Reviews has been kind enough to host my Remus Rothwyn Books! I appreciate it, and the information looks great! There is also a giveaway being hosted there, for two eBook copies of Shard!

http://lauriethoughts-reviews.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/the-shard-of-palrinah-book-2-of-remus.html
 
 
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Monday 29 July 2013

Apple Supreme Court Antitrust Case

The Supreme Court Antitrust Case is based on collusion between Apple and other book retailers to collectively make deals with publishers, wherein publishers set minimum prices for books, and the retailers take a share of profits. This was done to resist Amazon's $9.99 pricing model for new paperbacks, which made it difficult for competitors to offer an attractive pricing proposition to consumers- because, as publishers claimed, $9.99 was not enough to cover costs.

This type of collusion does seem to be a clear Antitrust case, but it is not so. Some claim that the Court is going after the wrong party. After all, Apple, Nook and the other defendants were reacting to a predatory move by monolith Amazon, and thus spurring competition in the industry- resulting in lower prices overall. Why were the scrappy newcomers being charged for trying to compete with an overbearing industry heavyweight?

On the other hand, Amazon has risen to dominance due to its convenient interface and vast product offering. Perhaps this collusion is just as much as publishers trying to retain importance, as it is new eBook sellers trying to gain a foothold.

Source: http://business.time.com/2012/07/23/should-justice-drop-the-apple-ebook-lawsuit/

Thursday 6 June 2013

All Books, Including New 'The Shard Of Palrinah'!

Here's a list of all my books so far, including the newly released 'The Shard of Palrinah', sequel to 'Steel, Magick and Faith!'

 

 

Books

1) Steel, Magick and Faith: Book 1 of The Remus Rothwyn Chronicles

Buy Link:

Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Steel-Magick-Rothwyn-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B007P0UI3M

Barnes and Noble Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/steel-magick-and-faith-tp-grish/1114304487

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/275856 

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/book/steel-magick-and-faith/id595743785?mt=11 

Kobo: http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Steel-Magick-Faith-Book-The/book-QjJ5IuL1h0KBE-5aDOA0VA/page1.html

Sony: https://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/t-p-grish/steel-magick-and-faith-book-1-of-the-remus-rothwyn-chronicles/_/R-400000000000000955265

Diesel: http://www.diesel-ebooks.com/item/SW00000275856/Grish-T.-P.-Steel-Magick-and-Faith-Book-1-of-The-Remus-Rothwyn-Chronicles/1.html

Description:

In the ancient and wild world of Glenryth, Fey creatures and a nascent humanity have come into conflict, the motives of each other mutually unfathomable and alien.

Technological cults and Monotheistic religions are worshipped, any suspicion of pagan or Fey magickal taint is reviled. Prophets spread far and wide, offering hope and comfort to the beleaguered masses. Mankind is not totally separate from the energies that suffuse Glenryth, as an unfortunate few are born as Touched.

When local dwarves put a curse upon the town of High Peaks, Remus, the aloof and irritable woodcutter and sage, must try and ebb the tide of xenophobic anger that could engulf himself and any other folk that are labelled as outcasts. But when a caravan of technocrat pilgrims fails to arrive, and the body of a local child is found in the woodlands, Remus, along with the capricious Touched Elaina, must try to understand the nature of morality in a world cloaked in suspicion and fear, and, ultimately, to prevent a brewing war that could send the region spiraling into chaos and destruction.

Author's Note:

This book is a work that has been years in the making, and it was finished in a feverish few months. It is a dark fantasy with more greys than blacks or whites, and themes of the nature of belief systems, and the consequences of individual power.


2) The Shard of Palrinah: Book 2 of The Remus Rothwyn Chronicles


Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Shard-Palrinah-Rothwyn-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B00D3XJ1AQ

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/321438


Description:

After saving High Peaks from a devastating war between Humankind and Fey, Remus and Elaina head to the grand city of Yondern to continue their adventures, yearning for excitement and the chance to do good.

However, the long-brewing political conflict between the Steelwielders and Paragonites has erupted into open war, and try as they might, the travelers cannot escape the eye of suspicious factions. Once-friendly factions have turned wary, and they find themselves allying with those who they would least expect.

An old friend, the bard Perfidian, confronts them with troubling information, hinting at a deeper objective to the brewing war, and possibly to an object of power that could wreak devastation upon the land in the hands of the power-hungry.

The three friends must discover what the Steelwielder technocrats and Paragonite monks are truly seeking in a remote corner of Glenryth, in a deadly game of cat and mouse involving dark and sinister forces, both Human and otherwise.

This is the sequel to Book 1, Steel, Magick and Faith!

Author's Note:

The Shard of Palrinah is the dark fantasy sequel to Steel, Magick and Faith. The full-length novel is the result of a lot of love and sweat, and I am excited about it being out!
  
 3) Maldives Malady: A Tropical Adventure


Buy Link:

Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Maldives-Malady-Tropical-Adventure-ebook/dp/B00A96KUQE

Kobo: http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Maldives-Malady-A-Tropical-Adventure/book-MWd96LT6SUW9xRHh1w02vQ/page1.html

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/286903

Barnes and Noble Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/maldives-malady-tp-grish/1114675938

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/book/maldives-malady-tropical-adventure/id606569584 

Sony: https://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/t-p-grish/maldives-malady-a-tropical-adventure/_/R-400000000000000966592

Diesel: http://www.diesel-ebooks.com/item/SW00000286903/Grish-T.-P.-Maldives-Malady-A-Tropical-Adventure/1.html

Description:

Dominic is an average University student who feels his life is stuck in a rut. Although he has a job, good grades and friends, he feels like his life is passing him by without him really living, or doing anything outside the mundane and mainstream.

A trip to a seemingly unknown island in the Maldives is the perfect opportunity for him to have a unique and personal experience, so Dom sets off, alone. However he finds that it is not so easy to escape the grasp of mediocrity and uniformity that has enveloped his world, and he must reevaluate his feelings about life, self-worth, and what makes an individual.

This is a fictional short story with light drama and humour. It is set in a fictional version of the real world, in which a mysterious island called Goljaban exists among the Maldives islands.

Author's Note:

 A short story I started writing whilst in University, and polished off recently. I like to think it has a dry wit, and light drama elements. I hope you enjoy it.


4) Betrayal: Opheria Tales 1


Buy Link:

Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Betrayal-Opheria-Tales-1-ebook/dp/B00AZNONR8

Barnes and Noble Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/smashwords-book-273366-tp-grish/1115338418 

Nook: http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Betrayal-Opheria-Tales-1/book-_DATdQ5-lEO9qpbKqV8Mjg/page1.html

Sony: https://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/t-p-grish/betrayal-opheria-tales-1/_/R-400000000000001034379

Diesel: http://www.diesel-ebooks.com/item/SW00000273366/Grish-T.-P.-Betrayal-Opheria-Tales-1/1.html

 Description:

In this debut fantasy / noir series, investigators Tomis and Oath travel Opheria, a world in turmoil, seeking paid work from a variety of clients.

Traveling the roads, they come across a town called GrandOak. The town has seen better days, and has recently been annexed by the powerful Magisterium. Tomis and Oath are contracted by a mysterious woman to investigate the murder of her fiance, a well-respected townsman.

The world of Opheria is a dangerous and immoral place, and in their quest to find the truth about the murder, the duo will have to face mortal danger, and unravel a web of lies and betrayal.

Author's Note:

A short story series with a hard-boiled noir / crime plot, set in a medieval fantasy universe.

Wednesday 27 February 2013

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Thursday 7 February 2013

FREE Book Promotion on Amazon Kindle Store!!

Only ONE day till Betrayal: Opheria Tales 1 is going to be FREE on Amazon Kindle. It will be free from Friday 8th February, to Sunday 10th February. Please help me spread the word and share this post!

Opheria Tales is a noir crime series set in a gritty, medieval fantasy world. Opheria used to be a world ruled by decadent, wealthy and corrupt empires, but massive rebellions rocked and shattered the world, resulting in the Post-Rebellion world of many isolated towns and crumbling cities, and factions grasping for power. The perfect setting for mismatched investigators-for-hire to make a living.

Betrayal: Opheria Tales 1

Traveling the roads, investigators-for-hire Tomis and Oath come across a town called GrandOak. The town has seen better days, and has recently been annexed by the powerful Magisterium.

Tomis and Oath are contracted by a mysterious woman to investigate the murder of her fiance, a well-respected townsman. The world of Opheria is a dangerous and immoral place, and in their quest to find the truth about the murder, the duo will have to face mortal danger, and unravel a web of lies and betrayal.

Can Tomis and Oath solve the case for their client, the enigmatic and seductive Lyrissa, before the murderer decides to end the investigation... for good?

http://www.amazon.com/Betrayal-Opheria-Tales-1-ebook/dp/B00AZNONR8

If you enjoy it, please consider taking a peek at Steel, Magick and Faith!

http://www.amazon.com/Steel-Magick-Rothwyn-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B007P0UI3M


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Update About Book Writing

Just thought I'd share some info about books I'm working on.

I am about halfway done with The Shard of Palrinah: Book 2 of The Remus Rothwyn Chronicles, it is the second preview on my author page preview section: http://booksoftpgrish.blogspot.com.au/p/free-extracts-previews-and-goodies.html.

The novel sees the different human, and perhaps Fey, factions of Glenryth fighting vociferously over an ancient artifact that holds the promise of glory and power. Remus, Elaina and Perfidian must concoct a plan to get to the artifact first, so the entire region doesn't suffer being used as pawns on a chessboard. However, acquiring the tempting and powerful artifact will not be the end of their problems.

I am also started on Torn Minds: Opheria Tales 2, a brand new fantasy noir mystery involving hypnotism and mind control, and a corrupt conspiracy Tomis and Oath must unravel. There are no extracts of this yet:

The author page link above, also gives extra previews of existing novels, beyond what is found on the Amazon page.



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Wednesday 23 January 2013

Betrayal: Opheria Tales 1 99c at Smashwords

My fantasy noir short story is only 99c at Smashwords, try it out at: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/273366

You may want to take advantage of a discount I am having for my dark fantasy novel Steel, Magick and Faith! It is 50% if you buy it using the code BQ65T




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Tuesday 22 January 2013

Fantasy Novel Discount

To celebrate the end of a pretty successful Goodreads giveaway, and a couple of great promotions, my dark fantasy novel Steel, Magick and Faith is on sale at Smashwords until January 25th. It is 50% off, from 2.99 down to 1.50. The coupon code is BQ65T, usable at https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/275856.

If you like it, I also got short stories for 99c, one a fantasy noir, the other a humourous drama. They can be found at my author pages: http://amazon.com/author/tpgrish, or https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/gritani




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Monday 21 January 2013

Steel, Magick and Faith spotlighted on the great Laurie's Paranormal Thoughts and Reviews


Laurie's Blog put up an excellent review and giveaway of my dark fantasy book!


http://lauriethoughts-reviews.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/steel-magick-and-faith-book-1-of-remus.html





Of course, both books are available digitally and in paperback form from Amazon, please check out my easy-to-navigate author page for more details!

http://booksoftpgrish.blogspot.com.au/

Sunday 20 January 2013

My Ebook Fantasy Novels on Smashwords!

Betrayal: Opheria Tales 1 is now on Smashwords' Premium Catalog! Kobo has already loaded it up! Check it out and buy it on Kobo here: http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Betrayal/book-_DATdQ5-lEO9qpbKqV8Mjg/page1.html?s=CVasfq4_fkeuyUpm6LIl3w&r=1

Smashwords Page: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/273366

Steel, Magick and Faith is also on Smashwords, I will keep you updated on when it arrives in Smashwords stores!

Smashwords Page: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/275856

Of course, both books are available digitally and in paperback form from Amazon, please check out my easy-to-navigate author page for more details!

http://booksoftpgrish.blogspot.com.au/

Awesome interview and review on Brany Nacole's blog

Steel, Magick and Faith was reviewed on http://www.brandynacole.blogspot.com.au/, with Brandy saying 'Steel, Magick, and Faith is a gripping tale that anyone can easily get lost in... Anyone who likes a good tale similar to that of  Lord of the Rings will love this tale full of steel, magick, and faith' and a lot more.

I also did a comprehensive author interview at her site. Look at the link above. For post-specific links:

Review: http://www.brandynacole.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/steel-magick-and-faith-by-tp-grish.html

Interview: http://www.brandynacole.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/interview-with-tp-grish.html

Oh, and she gave it a 4/5!



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Friday 18 January 2013

Green Man Gaming championing fair prices


Digital Gaming store Green Man Gaming is taking a stand against inflated prices being suffered by Australian consumers, with a special discount code created to neutralize what is now a widely recognized phenomena of price gouging perpetrated on Australian consumers.

Allegedly, they were forced by publisher 2K to raise their game prices for Australian consumers, and the reason seems obvious. Less competition and regulation of pricing in Australia has resulted in gamers being exploited and disrespected as consumers, in this blogger's opinion, and driving them to find bargains online.

The code, available on the cnet article and many other places, supposedly can be used (at the moment, on a small number of titles) on any game where price inflation for Australia is raising the price well and beyond what others are paying.

In 2011, Australian gamers circumvented price gouging on RPG title the Witcher 2, which was being sold on digital gaming store GoG (GoodOldGames), by selecting a different country of origin. This was not the fault of the company, which stated that it believed it was an invasion of privacy to send bots to determine someone's genuine country of origin, and that it was important to trust consumers- a worthy sentiment. This technique enabled Australian gamers to also receive the uncensored version, as the antiquated ratings law in Australia then forbade mature games. An R18+ does exist at the moment in most states in Australia, but is very recent, and its effects are yet to be seen.

Retailer explanations for the drastically increased Australian prices, in some cases almost twice what is paid overseas in countries with comparable currencies and standard of living, is the geographic isolation and small population of Australia. While these reasons could justify a small margin increase in Australian prices, it seems dubious that the severely bloated prices gamers in the technologically advanced country have to pay is due to these factors, and not other, more cynical ones.


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Saturday 12 January 2013

Betrayal: Opheria Tales 1, a Fantasy Noir

The first book in my new series, Betrayal: Opheria Tales 1, is released! It is a mixture of dark noir crime thriller, set in a medieval fantasy world.

Buy Links:

http://www.amazon.com/Betrayal-Opheria-Tales-1-ebook/dp/B00AZNONR8

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/273366



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Friday 4 January 2013

My Promotion Pages on AskDavid.com

Check out some of the interactive promo pages on AskDavid.com! Thanks!

My excellent book promotion page on AskDavid.com for Steel, Magick and Faith! Steel, Magick and Faith (Book 1 of The Remus Rothwyn ...

My excellent book promotion page on AskDavid.com for Maldives Malady: A Tropical Adventure Maldives Malady - A Tropical Adventure



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