tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21667976663687613332024-03-14T08:05:23.658-07:00Shadow LegacyTJ Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04136221454984239068noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166797666368761333.post-10440695693635429642015-12-17T18:00:00.002-08:002015-12-17T18:00:55.612-08:00Are You Picking up What I'm Puttin Down?!Shadow Legacy has been a rough ride. It took 5 years to complete this 5 book series, but it was well worth it. Stuffed full of magic, creative killing, special powers, weapons and some pretty amazing characters, I couldn't resist keeping the mystery tone within the pages. Yes, mystery was my first love and since I've written 8 mystery books for middle school kids (they're still available, by the way) I had to keep the trend going.<br />
<br />
My other love is my own spiritual belief and I couldn't help but to put a bit of New Age flare into my character's special magical abilities. Doing so has sparked a whole new type of fantasy and reviewers are calling the Shadow Legacy series "fantasy that reads like a good manga."<br />
<br />
So, if you're looking for something anime, manga, fantasy, something TOTALLY different, then try the Shadow Legacy series. I guarantee you'll fall in love with it!TJ Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04136221454984239068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166797666368761333.post-4438904023229445692015-08-24T17:34:00.004-07:002015-08-24T17:34:51.968-07:00Free book!!Woo Hoo! Alright, here we go! Silver Leaf Books will have book 5 in the Shadow Legacy series FREE for Kindle only staring Sept 5. Not sure the cut-off date. Here's the link to jump on this fantastic deal.<br />
<br />
http://www.amazon.com/Rebirth-Ninja-Spirit-Shadow-Legacy-ebook/dp/B00ZQ9O7OA/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=1-13&qid=1436226747TJ Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04136221454984239068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166797666368761333.post-51500778038174841862015-07-06T17:20:00.002-07:002015-07-06T17:20:26.214-07:00That last book in the Shadow Legacy series is now out!Here it is for all of you waiting, and waiting, and waiting - the final book in the Shadow Legacy series - <b>Rebirth of the Ninja: Spirit</b><br />
<br />
Here's the link to order it now. I believe my publisher will have it for FREE as an ebook sometime soon. Enjoy!<br />
<br />
http://www.amazon.com/Rebirth-Ninja-Spirit-Shadow-Legacy-ebook/dp/B00ZQ9O7OA/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=1-13&qid=1436226747<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjer_h3EF7FBFQVkOiwqie5sMOAYwFLFkZ9UXiVjQPM4RYcg528r6YHTG4P0IdSs1wqg6sMnA6nKuaNCVo1cxWpuR6mhnWEEqz4vmTvA9pM62IMiMXDpgtvjHCuuWiiWgFHuOE4TUspS5g/s1600/book+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjer_h3EF7FBFQVkOiwqie5sMOAYwFLFkZ9UXiVjQPM4RYcg528r6YHTG4P0IdSs1wqg6sMnA6nKuaNCVo1cxWpuR6mhnWEEqz4vmTvA9pM62IMiMXDpgtvjHCuuWiiWgFHuOE4TUspS5g/s320/book+5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />TJ Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04136221454984239068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166797666368761333.post-34392695243192667102015-03-29T14:11:00.000-07:002015-03-29T14:11:06.145-07:00Rebirth of the Ninja: SpiritComing Sept 2015 is the last book in the Shadow Legacy series<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNegr7OhBiRCLytaC0zQ5klCYhUtMo0uq6zaQLYdrFsyBC2dt5WHthb-2SsHf9_uKB0mXGXvHjUqewoombbv79ROCEOHUtX2WWiAYCugG-HK04CFqyb6mL3LBFLtQqZ5BteLMb1dgDqF0/s1600/book+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNegr7OhBiRCLytaC0zQ5klCYhUtMo0uq6zaQLYdrFsyBC2dt5WHthb-2SsHf9_uKB0mXGXvHjUqewoombbv79ROCEOHUtX2WWiAYCugG-HK04CFqyb6mL3LBFLtQqZ5BteLMb1dgDqF0/s1600/book+5.jpg" height="247" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Rebirth of the Ninja: Spirit is sure to be a fantastic ending to an amazing 5 book series. Fantasy that reads like a good manga defines this series and it's the only one of it's kind. If you haven't given this series a try you might be pleasantly surprised. Stories written by TJ Perkins have the reputation of "you can't stop reading once you start!" All books by TJ Perkins will capture your imagination and keep you glued until you finish.<br />
<br />
TJ Perkins is a rare author that has books expanding from ages 0 - 20. Start reading very young and keep going until you're all grown up!TJ Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04136221454984239068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166797666368761333.post-46365640454015100832015-01-01T07:55:00.001-08:002015-01-01T09:54:19.161-08:00Shadow's Master - All New Short StoryHis life now a ruin by the very shadow jutsu he was born to weld,
Tsubasa must learn to enslave the living energy or become a slave to
them. With all else worth living for gone in his life, he strives for
nothing more than to be the ultimate assassin, a feared killing machine
and the shadow’s master.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_08vyYUkwpUpTQH0kLt-jVYNjk6UNepCnyiWZQiOCUepkXvYbfjmtgLN0pN91pkuHqMJDfkXqjCVcgaIJFvK6PEH9MMF0EIJo_7-_8aPVrsSd4F80TtFoJ604buhHycps7SaA7XjeOh0/s1600/Tsubasa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_08vyYUkwpUpTQH0kLt-jVYNjk6UNepCnyiWZQiOCUepkXvYbfjmtgLN0pN91pkuHqMJDfkXqjCVcgaIJFvK6PEH9MMF0EIJo_7-_8aPVrsSd4F80TtFoJ604buhHycps7SaA7XjeOh0/s1600/Tsubasa.jpg" height="213" width="320" /></a></div>
Get this short story spin-off from the Shadow Legacy series that covers the past life of Tsubasa, the mysterious assassin from Book 2 Power of the Ninja: Fire, only .99 on Kindle. FREE Jan 5 to Jan 9.<br />
<br />
<br />
http://www.amazon.com/Shadows-Master-Shadow-Legacy-Perkins-ebook/dp/B00PE940IK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420127325&sr=8-1&keywords=tj+perkins+kindleTJ Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04136221454984239068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166797666368761333.post-29643637846307725292014-11-08T15:34:00.002-08:002014-11-08T15:34:56.577-08:00Finally Released - book 4 in the Shadow Legacy seriesIt's been a long time waiting for it, but it's finally out and ready for purchase Truth of the Ninja: Air. Available as ebook or soft cover you can get it anywhere and in any format. There will be a select time for the FREE Kindle select and I will let you know when. Enjoy!<br />
<br />
http://www.amazon.com/Truth-Ninja-Shadow-Legacy-Book-ebook/dp/B00PE2XPSS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415488625&sr=8-1&keywords=T.J.+PerkinsTJ Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04136221454984239068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166797666368761333.post-28404865154389067612014-08-27T18:07:00.001-07:002015-01-01T09:53:21.646-08:00FREE short story Shadow's DaughterI've written a short story about Jewel, Duncan's older sister. This is an off-the-grid story spin-off from the Shadow Legacy series. I'm hoping the reader will get to know this elusive character a bit better. Enjoy!<br />
<br />
For a short time Silver Leaf Books is releasing Shadow's Daughter as a Kindle exclusive short for FREE Jan 5 to Jan 9.<br />
<br />
http://www.amazon.com/Flight-Shadows-Daughter-T-J-Perkins-ebook/dp/B00L2FG1WS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409187664&sr=8-1&keywords=T.J.+Perkins<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmKFqqpturK1_H21sNTK7dP08bwJCBPTIrX5SkoVG-Ow4T-BGFbDF1yqMXfd8siSuNyY9FRGfHtOJjTz5UUBvMsepXx_bJjW-UYMn2eoBHGcL3wS5L90Bl8x8sQqyyGtB3AUHdqofUZZ4/s1600/FC-FlightOfFox_copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmKFqqpturK1_H21sNTK7dP08bwJCBPTIrX5SkoVG-Ow4T-BGFbDF1yqMXfd8siSuNyY9FRGfHtOJjTz5UUBvMsepXx_bJjW-UYMn2eoBHGcL3wS5L90Bl8x8sQqyyGtB3AUHdqofUZZ4/s1600/FC-FlightOfFox_copy.jpg" height="320" width="200" /></a></div>
<br />TJ Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04136221454984239068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166797666368761333.post-19230637838265325012014-06-18T17:45:00.000-07:002014-06-18T17:45:00.584-07:00Short Stories/Back StoriesI now have out an all new short story that goes with the Shadow Legacy series. This is about Jewel, Duncan's older sister and takes place before the Shadow Legacy series. Enjoy!<br />
<br />
Shadow's Daughter: Flight of the Fox can be purchased for .99 here:<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Flight-Shadows-Daughter-T-J-Perkins-ebook/dp/B00L2FG1WS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403138426&sr=8-1&keywords=tj+perkins+kindle">http://www.amazon.com/Flight-Shadows-Daughter-T-J-Perkins-ebook/dp/B00L2FG1WS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403138426&sr=8-1&keywords=tj+perkins+kindle</a><br />
<br />
Brief Plot Summary: <br />
<br />
<div abp="599" class="content">
<div abp="600" id="outer_postBodyPS" style="height: auto; overflow: hidden; z-index: 1;">
<div abp="601" id="postBodyPS">
Once a killer and thief for hire, Jewel is
reluctantly being controlled by a mad man bent on world domination. Her
brother's life hangs in the balance and she must use every trick at her disposal
to save him and obtain a rare magical artifact or lose that which is most
precious to her.</div>
</div>
<div abp="602" class="psGradient" id="psGradient" style="display: none;">
</div>
<div abp="603" id="psPlaceHolder" style="display: none; height: 20px;">
<div abp="604" id="expandPS" style="display: none; z-index: 3;">
<span abp="605" class="swSprite s_expandChevron"></span><a abp="606" class="showMore" href="http://www.amazon.com/Flight-Shadows-Daughter-T-J-Perkins-ebook/dp/B00L2FG1WS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403138426&sr=8-1&keywords=tj+perkins+kindle#">Show more</a> </div>
</div>
<div abp="607" id="collapsePS" style="display: none; padding-top: 3px;">
<span abp="608" class="swSprite s_collapseChevron"></span><a abp="609" class="showLess" href="http://www.amazon.com/Flight-Shadows-Daughter-T-J-Perkins-ebook/dp/B00L2FG1WS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403138426&sr=8-1&keywords=tj+perkins+kindle#">Show less</a> </div>
<noscript abp="610"></noscript></div>
TJ Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04136221454984239068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166797666368761333.post-26682128248981728912014-03-05T13:00:00.000-08:002014-03-03T09:59:14.612-08:00Reviews PostedSeveral reviews of Art of the Ninja: Earth, Power of the Ninja: Fire and Heart of the Ninja: Water have popped up on Kindle and Goodreads. I also put them on my website <a href="http://www.authorsden.com/tjperkins">www.authorsden.com/tjperkins</a> and on Silver Leaf Books website <a href="http://www.silverleafbooks.com/">www.silverleafbooks.com</a><br />
<br />
<br />
It's awesome to get such wonderful feedback. Please feel free to post your comments!<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=T.J.%20Perkins#/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_11?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=tj+perkins+kindle&sprefix=tj+perkins+%2Caps%2C273&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Atj+perkins+kindle">http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=T.J.%20Perkins#/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_11?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=tj+perkins+kindle&sprefix=tj+perkins+%2Caps%2C273&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Atj+perkins+kindle</a><br />
<br />
TJ Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04136221454984239068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166797666368761333.post-51329926227771806002014-03-04T13:00:00.000-08:002014-03-03T10:01:38.817-08:00The Dark Ninja ArtsWhat is considered the Dark Ninja Arts? As we all know the ninja uses trickery as much as he/she can to win a fight. To loose means death. There are no other options than to win. But there is an honor to the fight/battle and to winning, and to do so using the utmost deceitful trickery is considered a dishonor.<br />
<br />
Many may think, "So what? I would do what I can just to win if it meant living." True. But to call on the dark forces to do your bidding is not honorable. Think of it as cheating during a game or competition. If you win and get the trophy under deceitful terms was it really winning?<br />
<br />
Duncan Kimura and his team face such foes in further books of the Shadow Legacy series. They share inner struggles with what is right and wrong, honorable and dishonorable, during a battle. "But they're ninja!" you say. Yes, but there is deep honor in the ninja way. Think about it....<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Art-Ninja-Earth-Shadow-Legacy-ebook/dp/B004K1EVGE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1393865020&sr=8-3&keywords=tj+perkins+kindle">http://www.amazon.com/Art-Ninja-Earth-Shadow-Legacy-ebook/dp/B004K1EVGE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1393865020&sr=8-3&keywords=tj+perkins+kindle</a>TJ Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04136221454984239068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166797666368761333.post-7681181315395236492014-01-01T15:24:00.004-08:002014-01-01T15:24:44.753-08:00What's Shadow Legacy All About? (Radio Interview)I think I explained it nicely on Geek Radio. This link has the entire show, but you can get right to my interview by skipping ahead to time slot 57:32.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.geekradiodaily.com/podpress_trac/web/5665/0/grdsweekly167.mp3" target="_blank">http://www.geekradiodaily.com/podpress_trac/web/5665/0/grdsweekly167.mp3</a><br />
<br />TJ Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04136221454984239068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166797666368761333.post-86701173338101650962014-01-01T14:29:00.001-08:002014-01-01T14:29:04.589-08:00Truth of the Ninja: Air (Teaser Read)<strong><u>Here is a taste of what book 4 holds:</u></strong><br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Out of the dark foliage a figure dressed
all in black burst from the trees, cleared the distance in one tremendous leap
and landed on the deck of the boat with katana drawn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He quickly engaged me and I front snap kicked
his sword out of his hand before he had a chance to blink and landed a series
of kicks and punches to his midsection, all of which he blocked, and then
retaliated with a few of his own.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A palm
strike to the chest and leg sweep took me down as he moved for his sword and I,
in turn, took his feet out from under him before he took two steps.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once on the deck we continued to pummel each
other with back leg kicks, side kicks, punches and double strikes.</div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the background I could hear Lady Gina
and Uttam fussing at each other about the boat not wanting to start and out of
the corner of my eye I caught sight of several black figures swimming for the
boat.</div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I side-kicked my opponent so hard he flew
backwards and landed by the railing in a curled up position, holding his
ribs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“We have company!” I shouted and
rushed toward the side of the boat to engage the new arrivals; brandishing my
short sticks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They came crawling up over
the side, one at a time, and I encountered each one in turn; busting skulls,
smashing fingers and breaking bones as fast as they tried to come on board.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Blood and bodies floated in the river and I
knew it would only be a matter of time before the crocodiles would make their
appearance, but that didn’t stop the assassins from surging forward.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More approached the boat as the poison darts
resumed their deadly flight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>“Uttam!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We can’t wait any
longer!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I shouted as I spun and twisted
and just barely missed being grazed by a dart, while I continued to kick and
punch my way through the new wave of assassins trying to climb aboard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Hurry up!”</div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was suddenly grabbed from behind and
used the distraction to my advantage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
sunk low in my legs and landed several elbow strikes until my opponent cried
out and his grip loosened, and then flung him over my head.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He landed in such a way that four assassins
climbing on board were knocked back into the water, clearing the side
completely of targets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I heard the
engine finally kick over then rumble to a full healthy start and knew I had to
get rid of this last guy before we took off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I grabbed him by the front of his shirt and hoisted him to his feet.</div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Who sent you?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why are you here?” I shouted in his
face.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He grunted and groaned and refused
to answer, and just as I reached for his mask a cloud of darts headed my
way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I turned just in time and used the
assassin as a body shield.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His back was
pummeled and as the poison set in his eyes rolled back and his body went limp
in my hands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Death was quick and
painless.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tossed him over the rail
just as the boat lurched forward and we sped down the river.</div>
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>TJ Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04136221454984239068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166797666368761333.post-4934924641928358152014-01-01T13:31:00.002-08:002014-01-01T13:31:33.811-08:00Cover Art Reveal for Truth of the Ninja: AirWell, here it is at last. For those who follow the series - can you guess who this ninja is? He's become a favorite. But I will tell you that the ninja fighting on the back cover is Duncan. You can tell by the long hair and two swords.<br />
<br />
I can't wait for this book to come out in a few months. People are really getting into the story as it builds into the final battle. There will be special pricing for the new release, as well as a 1 week period where you can get this book for FREE on Kindle exclusively.<br />
<br />
<br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5_dwQ4KPrfK08j4whFQyupPDEfFg1OtFLsFqS5G_ob-3MFvwFKlyBeGGjQr6No62kXglAnqlBVDiT4aj3OLZRRLP-zZALRK-0vQz2S0aBG8yvFKVWlnmSAlfzCl_ii0Krz1TQWfUDRxk/s1600/ratcoversample+book+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5_dwQ4KPrfK08j4whFQyupPDEfFg1OtFLsFqS5G_ob-3MFvwFKlyBeGGjQr6No62kXglAnqlBVDiT4aj3OLZRRLP-zZALRK-0vQz2S0aBG8yvFKVWlnmSAlfzCl_ii0Krz1TQWfUDRxk/s320/ratcoversample+book+4.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Book 4 in the Shadow Legacy series<br />
Truth of the Ninja: Air</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
TJ Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04136221454984239068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166797666368761333.post-57649983815857499082013-11-24T09:48:00.001-08:002013-11-24T09:48:10.489-08:00Truth of the Ninja: Air Coming Soon!Book 4 in the Shadow Legacy series is coming and for those of you following the adventures of our young ninja, Duncan, you won't have too much longer to wait. Projected release date for Truth of the Ninja: Air is early spring 2014, and soon after that the last book, Rebirth of the Ninja: Spirit may follow sometime during the summer.<br />
<br />
Both of these final installments of the Shadow Legacy series are now in the editing process. The cover art for Truth of the Ninja: Air is in progress and will be revealed end of Dec 2013!<br />
<br />
Keep checking back for information, samples and sneak peaks!TJ Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04136221454984239068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166797666368761333.post-11107403675962980422013-07-25T18:46:00.001-07:002013-07-25T18:46:41.350-07:00Most Amazing Cover ArtHeart of the Ninja: Water<br />
<br />
The cover art has to be the best my designer has come up with yet! Take a look and save the link so you can get this book for FREE Sept 16 thru Sept 20 on Kindle ONLY.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Heart-Ninja-Shadow-Legacy-ebook/dp/B00DNI934K/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1374802698&sr=1-1&keywords=t.j.+perkins">http://www.amazon.com/Heart-Ninja-Shadow-Legacy-ebook/dp/B00DNI934K/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1374802698&sr=1-1&keywords=t.j.+perkins</a>TJ Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04136221454984239068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166797666368761333.post-66254005147368031582013-06-07T18:09:00.000-07:002013-11-28T08:44:35.832-08:00Book 3 Heart of the Ninja: Water available now!The story is building into an exciting tale of mystery, battles, and ninja magic. With the introduction to crazed assassin cells tainted with a dark art of magic never before seen, this book promises to keep you on the edge of your seat!<br />
<br />
The cover art is the absolute best ever! <br />
<br />
Special holiday pricing available on Kindle, Nook and directly though the publisher.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.silverleafbooks.com/">www.silverleafbooks.com</a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_sabc?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&pageMinusResults=1&suo=1385654498760#/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=T.J.%20Perkins&sprefix=T.J.+%2Cdigital-text&rh=i%3Adigital-text%2Ck%3AT.J.%20Perkins">http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_sabc?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&pageMinusResults=1&suo=1385654498760#/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=T.J.%20Perkins&sprefix=T.J.+%2Cdigital-text&rh=i%3Adigital-text%2Ck%3AT.J.%20Perkins</a><br />
TJ Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04136221454984239068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166797666368761333.post-31485498451046695042012-12-24T12:47:00.003-08:002012-12-24T12:47:33.892-08:00The Making of a 'Good' Villain
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;">
It is said that in order to
create really great characters that your readers care about you must absorb
yourself into their psyche; you must take a part of your own personality and
place it into ‘them.’<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m sure many of
you have done that – think back – go on…ahhhh, so you remember how that damsel
in distress was a part of you when you were going through a tough time, or how
the great warrior in your latest fantasy novel resembled your thoughts and
feelings on a matter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is all great and
wonderful for the good guys in a story, but what about the bad guys?</div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;">
The same holds true for the
villains – yes, the author’s darker side.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sure, everyone wants to see the hero triumph, but in order for that to
happen you have to have a really good bad guy, someone that will challenge your
hero, someone who will throw out all the obstacles that he can to make the hero
really struggle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But to love the hero
one must also love the villain.</div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;">
It’ll take an exceptional
villain, one with much evil, dastardly doings and underhandedness to capture
your reader’s hearts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He or she will
have to pull out all the stops and really be nasty to the hero, doing all they
can to destroy him and thwart the whole saving the world thing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But how do you do that?</div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;">
Unfortunately, my friend, you’re
going to have to get evil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, that’s
what I said.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You need to think mean and
nasty, and allow the dark corners of your demented mind (and yes, I know you
have them) to trickle out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You have to
actually draw out from your being all the demented, twisted ideals from the
very fabric of your soul and entwine these ideals throughout the story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The villain will challenge the hero from the
very beginning and the storyline must have a balanced roller-coaster ride of
really bad stuff happening, then a lull, then more bad stuff happening.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All of which the villain is instigating.</div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;">
If you’re having trouble coming
up with great ideas for the bad guy to do to the good guy think of
opposites.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Example:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In a store line someone may allow another
person to cut in line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What’s the
opposite?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What mean thing could be done?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve found a lot of negative, dastardly stuff
in cartoon movies, anime, or even by watching some of the best villains in
current HBO shows.</div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;">
There are actually a lot of great
ideas out there, you just have to look. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once you find them you must embrace the dark
side, allow your villain to be the most evil, scheming, conniving villain
he/she can be, and make your readers love to hate him/her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Give them a twisted since of humor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make them sarcastic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make them a complete asshole.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The choice is up to you.</div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;">
Go, now, and create.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Enjoy the dastardly events that will make
your hero miserable and the reader cheer, yet cry, when your villain is
defeated.</div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;">
Happy Writing!</div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;">
TJ Perkins</div>
TJ Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04136221454984239068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166797666368761333.post-9669611338784061262012-09-08T15:32:00.003-07:002012-09-08T15:32:35.038-07:00Magick & Lore in Writing Your Next NovelFantasy is branching out and I'm coming at it full force in my next novel Runes & Relics. I've already started writing it and I feel people are really going to jump on this transitional fantasy/spiritual lore based story.<br />
<br />
I had a blog posted about this subject several months ago. Have a peek. <a href="http://morgenbailey.wordpress.com/2012/04/10/guest-post-magick-and-lore-in-writing-your-next-novel-by-tj-perkins/#comments">http://morgenbailey.wordpress.com/2012/04/10/guest-post-magick-and-lore-in-writing-your-next-novel-by-tj-perkins/#comments</a><br />
<br />
More coming in upcoming blogsTJ Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04136221454984239068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166797666368761333.post-9657461496660099552012-09-08T15:10:00.002-07:002012-09-08T15:10:53.638-07:00Still only .99 Art of the Ninja: EarthFor those of you who are eagerly awaiting the release of the second book in the Shadow Legacy series I'd suggest you read book 1 first if you haven't already.<br />
<br />
Art of the Ninja: Earth is only .99 on Kindle only. Silver Leaf Books is keeping this special pricing in anticipation of the release of book 2. You can also go on the publisher's website <a href="http://www.silverleafbooks.com/">www.silverleafbooks.com</a> and order the paperback version of book 1 directly through them and get it for only $10.00!!<br />
<br />
While you're there, check out the book trailer for book 1 <a href="http://www.silverleafbooks.com/Authors_Perkins_Trailers.htm">http://www.silverleafbooks.com/Authors_Perkins_Trailers.htm</a><br />
<br />
TJ Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04136221454984239068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166797666368761333.post-85334278053074297432012-09-08T15:07:00.000-07:002013-11-28T08:48:00.002-08:00Book 2 Power of the Ninja: Fire Silver Leaf Books has release book 2 in the Shadow Legacy series entitled Power of the Ninja: Fire. More magic, more battles, and more mystery building. Duncan is realizing the power dwelling within him is ALIVE and is gaining a mind of its own. He's learning and doing more with his abilities, but the enemy is on to him and want to extract his power for their own uses. It will be a fight for survival, especially with a deadly Shadow Master hot on his trail bent on the ultimate battle.<br />
<br />
Book Trailer coming soon, but you can now see the cover art at <a href="http://www.silverleafbooks.com/">www.silverleafbooks.com</a><br />
<br />
You can read a sample on my website <a href="http://www.authorsden.com/tjperkins">www.authorsden.com/tjperkins</a> just click on the cover art and enjoy!<br />
<br />
TJ Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04136221454984239068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166797666368761333.post-63747649087019850052012-09-08T15:01:00.000-07:002012-10-23T17:54:04.425-07:00Following Your DreamIt's been awhile and here I am. I must say this has been quite a summer and something wonderful happened that made me realize my dream. My teenage son became very interested in photography and digital art, excellent in school and, just this year, got accepted in MICA (Maryland Institute College of Art & Design) for a 6 week summer program. He got $1,000 scholarship and a letter of recommendation. He excelled and learned a lot and now that he's begun his final year in high school, MICA is looking forward to his application.<br />
<br />
He's realized his dream and is taking all the right steps to get to where he wants to be - just like me and my writing - and so can everyone. Set you goal, stick with it, ride the waves and roll with the tide; search out every nook and cranny until you've exhausted all your options. When it looks like you've done all you can do, well, there's always something else.<br />
<br />
Remember "no" simply means they didn't understand the question.<br />
<br />
Don't accept "no"TJ Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04136221454984239068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166797666368761333.post-24909941384126134382011-11-18T18:47:00.000-08:002011-11-18T18:47:54.794-08:00Balticon 2012 - Exciting New Workshop Conducted by TJ Perkins and Maria SnyderMay 25-27 Balticon 2012 Hunt Valley Marriott Hotel. TJ will be conducting a Workshop with Maria Snyder - using characters from Celtic/Norse lore and myths, implementing your Gods/Goddesses and breathing reality into them. Pathworking to 'meet' your special deity and fun/challenging writing exercises. Space limited. Sign up early!<br />
<br />
I must say I'm extreemly excited about this and who better to share this experience than with my friend and NY Times best selling author Maria Snyder.<br />
<br />
In the search for new fantasy material and characters, writers are dipping into these very ideas and ideals and breathing new life into them. Take Kevin Hearn for example. He's laid the ground work for a new type of fantasy that will flouish over time. This will be a fun workshop and I look forward to sharing what I know with Balticon participants.<br />
<br />
<div> </div>TJ Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04136221454984239068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166797666368761333.post-7279642251057230772011-11-18T18:41:00.000-08:002011-11-18T18:41:46.746-08:00Upcoming Events<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Doing a reading/signing at the BSFS/Balticon meeting at the BSFS clubhouse 3310 East Baltimore Street, Dec 10th from 8pm to 8:30pm. Get your copy of Shadow Legacy at a special price. A signed book makes a great stocking stuffer!</span><br />
<br />
<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Nov 26 & 27 joing me at Constellation Books for their 2nd annual author fest. Get Art of the Ninja: Earth at a discount.</span><br />
<br />
B&N Dec 17, Baltimore Inner Harbor, signing/appearanceTJ Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04136221454984239068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166797666368761333.post-67089871234191290702011-09-19T09:50:00.000-07:002011-09-19T09:50:32.485-07:00Book 2 AcceptedSilver Leaf Books has accepted book 2 in the Shadow Legacy series. Projected release date to be sometime in September 2012. Title is not to be disclosed until closer to month of release. Cover art and book trailer already in the works!TJ Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04136221454984239068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2166797666368761333.post-31209736282931052412011-09-14T17:55:00.000-07:002011-09-14T17:55:00.410-07:00UK Interest Grows in TJ PerkinsHere is a link to a new interview with TJ Perkins. Morgen Bailey hosts a wide range of authors on her wonderful blog. Since this interview went 'live' UK sales in TJ's books have increased.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://morgenbailey.wordpress.com/2011/09/06/blog-interview-no-118-with-ya-mystery-and-fantasymanga-author-t-j-perkins/">http://morgenbailey.wordpress.com/2011/09/06/blog-interview-no-118-with-ya-mystery-and-fantasymanga-author-t-j-perkins/</a><br />
<br />
Coming soon.....TJ does a guest blog coving how to write manga!TJ Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04136221454984239068noreply@blogger.com0