4/30/2008
Write this day on your calendar!
Today is the day Seattle finally has a hero worth reading
about.
Dear family and friends. I’ve just published the first issue in my action-adventure
series. The main character, Owen Ruger, has hit the ground running and ever since I first exposed the character and his adventures
to the literary public he’s gained praise.
Here’s what the authors who provided blurbs for my book said about
the first issue:
Author J.E. Braun of Paranoia wrote:
“The Man Beneath Lake Union is much like the ’79
Pontiac Trans Am that the hero, Owen Ruger, drives in the novel: sleek, fast, and fun. From the moment Nicholas Michniki touches
the red, oily substance in the water to the machine-gun paced climax, author C.L. Vaughn grabs the reader and takes them on
a wild adventure that bodes well for the future of the Owen Ruger franchise.
Set
in Seattle, The Man Beneath Lake Union is filled with vivid descriptions and rich details that bring the city and surrounding
areas to life, which is amazing, considering the story is less than one hundred pages long. There is no room for fluff or
pointless subplots. Vaughn knows that in such a small amount of space, every word matters, so each word seems to be chosen,
and each sentence seems to be crafted in such a way that makes them all count.
Still, Vaughn manages to not only provide the reader with a scintillating experience, but also to inject humor,
start a romance, and tackle a very controversial topic: genetic experimentation. Only a truly talented writer could do all
this in a way that is boiled down to the bare necessities and still ensure that the reader does not been short-changed.
I can attest that I did not feel short
changed. In fact, The Man Beneath Lake Union was so much more than I expected. I look forward to reading more of Owen Ruger’s
adventures.”
Author D.H. Brown of Honor Due wrote:
"C. L. Vaughn has written a fast paced tale
with great precision that will interest
young adults the world over. The Owen Ruger micro adventures are sure
to be a hit."
Author Rai Aren, co-author of Secret of the Sands wrote:
“The Man Beneath Lake Union is a
sexy high-octane marine adventure awash in breakneck action, mystery and thrills…
Like a fast-moving tide, The Man Beneath Lake Union surges over you with murky hints of menace
and mystery, then pulls you down into a twisting vortex of breakneck action, finally exploding into a story so unique, it
will leave you breathless…”
My book is selling for only $6.95 in print and $2.95 as an ebook, so instead of spending that
on a thousand-calorie latte that you don’t need and will feel guilty about later, buy my book. Help me achieve my dream
of being a successful author. You are my family, my friends, my biggest and most important fans, please show your support.
Now
Available!
The Man Beneath Lake Union
Issue #1 in the Owen Ruger Micro-adventure
Series
ISBN: 978-1-4357-1714-5
Available online at
http://www.lulu.com/content/2446633
4/24/2008
Writer's Digest, June 2008 issue: Contest #12
Hey friends!
I just sent in my short story entry for Writer's Digest's 12th short story contest. Their
promt was "A man walks into a bar. But it isn't a bar."
I've titled it
Curiosity Killed
the Cat
I've posted the story on my myspace page for everyone to read. Visit
www.myspace.com/alleywolf and you'll see it in my blog. Also, I will be turning it into a digital read through Amazon's Kindle and Lulu's
ebooks, available for $0.99. So hurry and read it now while it's still free!
Please let me know what you think,
I tried something different with the ending to leave you wondering...
TTFN: Chris
4/22/2008
Author-2-Author Update: 3 new Interview to Read!
Welcome to Alleywolf.com
I just published 3 new interviews for you to read. To view them just scroll
to the Author-2-Author section on this page and click on their book covers. Here's a List of the authors and their covers.
Happy Reading!
Gregg Olsen, NY Times bestselling true crime author
Book: A Dark
Cold Place
D.H. Brown, Debuting author from the Pacific Northwest
Book: Honor
Due
J.E. Braun, Debuting author from New Jersey
Book: Paranoia
4/20/2008
Updates
Hey gang,
I've got a couple of updates for you. First, you may have noticed that I've included links
to Amazon.com next to the Author-2-Author interview links. This is for your convenience, after reading the article and seeing
how great these authors are, you can easily purchase their books.
Also, I recently contracted an artist by the
name of Scott Austin to paint the cover art for the first issue of the Owen Ruger series. I'd like to share with you the
mockup cover... let me know what you think!
And last but not least, with the book almost ready to be published I'm gearing up for a hard hitting
marketing campain. I may even try for a book signing in Leavenworth WA this coming August. Also I'm proud to say that 5
copies of "The Man Beneath Lake Union" will be donated to the Book'em Foundation and will be included in their
October '08 book fest!
If you would like to interview me or review the first issue of the Owen Ruger series,
please contact me.
TTFN: Chris
4/15/2008
Author-2-Author Updates and More!
Welcome to Alleywolf.com!
I have a few things for you today. First, I just published an
Author-2-Author interview with one of my favorite authors, Steve Alten. To read the article, check out the “Author-2-Author”
section on this page and scroll to the cover of his newest book, The Shell Game, and click on the link.
Here’s a little bit from the interview:
Four days after Steve
lost his job as the GM of a meat company, six of the biggest publishing houses fought in a bidding war for his novel. Bantam
Doubleday won and MEG went on to become the book of the 1996 Frankfurt book fair, where it sold to more than fifteen countries.
As his novel hit the domestic market it reached the best-seller list on the New York Times and several other outlets.
Since MEG, Steve has written several other novels including
3 sequels to MEG and his latest and most controversial, the Shell Game. Steve has also written several screenplays and formed
the Adopt-An-Author program, which is a national non-profit program designed to help young adults become, “interested
in reading and writing through the use of best-selling thrillers, heroic non-fiction stories, motivational books and direct
contact with the authors via personal appearances, phone calls, emails, and interactive websites.” ~AdoptAnAuthor.com
Also, a special thanks
to authors Jason Pinter of ‘The Guilty’ and D. H. Brown of ‘Honor Due’. They’ve both not only
agreed to take part in my Author-2-Author interviews, but to read my soon to publish book, The Man Beneath Lake Union, and
write blurbs for the cover! Thanks guys, you’re great!
And last but not least, I’ve decided to hire an artist to create a professional cover for the coming book. I think
this will be worth the little investment as it will have a Mack Bolan feel to it, which is the overall feel of the book’s
action.
Till next time, TTFN
Chris
4/9/2008
Author-2-Author with New York Times Bestseller Christine Feehan
Hey gang,
I've recently finished a Q&A interview with bestselling author Christine Feehan. To read the
article just scroll to the "Author-2-Author" section on this page and click on the book cover for her newest novel.
Christine Feehan
Over the years Christine Feehan has written over 30 novels including four series. Her novel 'Dark Prince'
earned her 3 of the 9 Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature in 1999. She's been published by Leisure Books,
Pocket Books, and is currently writing for Berkley/Jove. She has also earned 7 more PEARL awards and made the bestseller lists
with New York Times, Publishers Weekly, USA Today, Bookscan, B. Dalton, Amazon, Barnes and Nobles, Waldenbooks, Ingrams, Borders,
Rhapsody Book Club, Sirenbooks, and Walmart's book list.
4/8/2008
Issue #1 Cover Design Desided!
Hey there gang,
I've decided on the cover design for issue #1 of the Owen Ruger Micro-adventure series. The
first issue is almost ready for the editing process... that means it should be finished by may and ready to read. Here's
the new cover design, let me know what you think.
4/4/2008
Author-2-Author with a Children's Picture Book Team
Hey friends,
I'm proud to share with you that I just completed an interview with children's picture book
author Pamela Ducan Edwards and illustrator Henry Cole. They're an amazing team and have put out some great children's
books. To read the article simply scroll down to the "Author-2-Author" section on this page and click on their book's
cover "Livingstone Mouse".
Pamela is an accomplished children's author with over 45 titles published!
Henry Cole has published over 50 books including some that he's both written and illustrated!
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Coming
soon in Author-2-Author:
New York Bestselling author Gregg Olsen: True Crime
New York Bestselling author
Christine Feehan: Romance
New York Bestselling author Jeff Kinney: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
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