Magick & Lore in Writing Your Next Novel

Fantasy 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.

I had a blog posted about this subject several months ago.  Have a peek.  http://morgenbailey.wordpress.com/2012/04/10/guest-post-magick-and-lore-in-writing-your-next-novel-by-tj-perkins/#comments

More coming in upcoming blogs

Still only .99 Art of the Ninja: Earth

For 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.

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 www.silverleafbooks.com and order the paperback version of book 1 directly through them and get it for only $10.00!!

While you're there, check out the book trailer for book 1 http://www.silverleafbooks.com/Authors_Perkins_Trailers.htm

Book 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.

Book Trailer coming soon, but you can now see the cover art at www.silverleafbooks.com

You can read a sample on my website www.authorsden.com/tjperkins just click on the cover art and enjoy!

Following Your Dream

It'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.

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.

Remember "no" simply means they didn't understand the question.

Don't accept "no"

Balticon 2012 - Exciting New Workshop Conducted by TJ Perkins and Maria Snyder

May 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!

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.

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.

Upcoming Events

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!

Nov 26 & 27 joing me at Constellation Books for their 2nd annual author fest.  Get Art of the Ninja: Earth at a discount.

 B&N Dec 17, Baltimore Inner Harbor, signing/appearance

Book 2 Accepted

Silver 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!

UK Interest Grows in TJ Perkins

Here 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.

http://morgenbailey.wordpress.com/2011/09/06/blog-interview-no-118-with-ya-mystery-and-fantasymanga-author-t-j-perkins/

Coming soon.....TJ does a guest blog coving how to write manga!

Your Feedback - I listen to my fans!

I'm fishing for good feedback on Art of the Ninja: Earth.  Tell me what you like, don't like, would like to see more of, etc.  Books 2 and 3 are finished, but I can still improve the remaining 2 in the series.  I really do take into consideration the opinins of those that like my books.

Don't have Art of the Ninja just yet?  That's OK.  You can get it cheap at Amazon or B&N.com.  It's available in all E formats now or you could just order it through your local bookstores and have it within 3 days!

Read a sample chapter on my website.  See the book trailer on my publishers website under my author page.

Enjoy!

Classification Changed and Otakon Weekend is Hot!

TJ Perkins to be at B&N inner harbor Baltimore the weekend of Otakon on July 30th from 1pm to 3pm.  Just 4 blocks from the convention center, B&N is always jammed packed.  TJ will be on the 2nd level in the center of the manga/anime and Teen sections to promote Art of the Ninja: Earth (Shadow Legacy series).   Reviewers and readers alike have proclaimed that this book is a cross-genre of fantasy/manga for teens.  What started out as adult fantasy has now been changed.  Silver Leaf Books hears you readers and has complied - woo hoo!

Actually, this has come as quite a surprise.  Neither TJ or the publisher would've thought this would every happen, but it did - cross-genre with fantasy/manga.  Wow!  Who'da thunk?