by Jason Joyner | Oct 23, 2007 | Blog, CSFF, fiction, speculative fiction
This month’s CSFF tour features the YA (young adult) novel Bark of the Bog Owl by Jonathan Rogers, first of the Wilderking trilogy. It is geared toward kids from 8-14 from the sounds of things, though I think my boys who are younger ought to like it. I am intrigued by all I’ve read about it.
I must confess that I didn’t do anything for this tour as I had major personal commitments this month. I really enjoy participating in this tour, and haven’t been really involved the last two tours. That will change next month.
However, I can participate by highlighting certain blogs that offer something special. At the bottom of this post are all the participants. Sometimes they, like me, don’t have time to post much. At least posting helps promote the book. I’ve gone through all of them and pulled out specific posts to highlight for this week (as of Tuesday afternoon). Also, Mr. Rogers has a great website for his books that offers a little more in-depth into the world he’s created out. So check these following folks out:
Leave it to Steve Trower to give a list of top ten “king” songs.
See Deena Peterson’s blog for a chance to win a copy!
James Somers has a mini-review and interview with the author. Plus a review of book 2 in the series. And Janey DeMeo has an interview as well.
The best blog post title of any CSFF tour (and a succinct overview) by Eve Nielsen.
A good overview is done at Karen McSpadden’s blog.
Mike Lynch gives a man’s perspective.
Interesting thoughts and some critique at Andrea’s blog. Just ask!
Chris Deanne thinks the book would be good for both Christians and those who aren’t so Christian-y.
Finally, see what is on Brandon Barr’s mind regarding the book and the possibilities for fantasy and using the Bible as inspiration.
Also see an introduction video of the series by the author.
Brandon Barr Jim Black Justin Boyer Grace Bridges Amy Browning Jackie Castle Valerie Comer
CSFF Blog Tour D. G. D. Davidson Chris Deanne Janey DeMeo Merrie Destefano or Alien Dream Jeff Draper April Erwin Marcus Goodyear Andrea Graham Jill Hart Katie Hart Sherrie Hibbs Christopher Hopper Becca Johnson Karen Dawn King Mike Lynch Rachel Marks Karen McSpadden Melissa Meeks Rebecca LuElla Miller Eve Nielsen John W. Otte Lyn Perry Deena Peterson Rachelle Cheryl Russel Ashley Rutherford Hanna Sandvig Chawna Schroeder James Somers Steve Trower Speculative Faith Donna Swanson Daniel I. Weaver Laura Williams Timothy Wise
by Jason Joyner | Oct 23, 2007 | Blog, CSFF, fiction, speculative fiction
This month’s CSFF tour features the YA (young adult) novel Bark of the Bog Owl by Jonathan Rogers, first of the Wilderking trilogy. It is geared toward kids from 8-14 from the sounds of things, though I think my boys who are younger ought to like it. I am intrigued by all I’ve read about it.
I must confess that I didn’t do anything for this tour as I had major personal commitments this month. I really enjoy participating in this tour, and haven’t been really involved the last two tours. That will change next month.
However, I can participate by highlighting certain blogs that offer something special. At the bottom of this post are all the participants. Sometimes they, like me, don’t have time to post much. At least posting helps promote the book. I’ve gone through all of them and pulled out specific posts to highlight for this week (as of Tuesday afternoon). Also, Mr. Rogers has a great website for his books that offers a little more in-depth into the world he’s created out. So check these following folks out:
Leave it to Steve Trower to give a list of top ten “king” songs.
See Deena Peterson’s blog for a chance to win a copy!
James Somers has a mini-review and interview with the author. Plus a review of book 2 in the series. And Janey DeMeo has an interview as well.
The best blog post title of any CSFF tour (and a succinct overview) by Eve Nielsen.
A good overview is done at Karen McSpadden’s blog.
Mike Lynch gives a man’s perspective.
Interesting thoughts and some critique at Andrea’s blog. Just ask!
Chris Deanne thinks the book would be good for both Christians and those who aren’t so Christian-y.
Finally, see what is on Brandon Barr’s mind regarding the book and the possibilities for fantasy and using the Bible as inspiration.
Also see an introduction video of the series by the author.
Brandon Barr Jim Black Justin Boyer Grace Bridges Amy Browning Jackie Castle Valerie Comer
CSFF Blog Tour D. G. D. Davidson Chris Deanne Janey DeMeo Merrie Destefano or Alien Dream Jeff Draper April Erwin Marcus Goodyear Andrea Graham Jill Hart Katie Hart Sherrie Hibbs Christopher Hopper Becca Johnson Karen Dawn King Mike Lynch Rachel Marks Karen McSpadden Melissa Meeks Rebecca LuElla Miller Eve Nielsen John W. Otte Lyn Perry Deena Peterson Rachelle Cheryl Russel Ashley Rutherford Hanna Sandvig Chawna Schroeder James Somers Steve Trower Speculative Faith Donna Swanson Daniel I. Weaver Laura Williams Timothy Wise
by Jason Joyner | Oct 11, 2007 | Blog, speculative fiction
There is a new resource for fans of fantasy, science fiction, and speculative fiction from a Christian perspective. Marcher Lord Press is the brainchild of Jeff Gerke of Where the Map Ends fame. He’s a former acquisitions editor who saw a big gap when it came to Christian speculative fiction.
Even though there is a slowly growing publication of spec fic novels in the CBA, Jeff realized that the main audience of Christian fiction was not really interested in fantastical stories.
Thus Marcher Lord Press was born.
The target date for releasing books through MLP isn’t until 10/1/2008, but you may be a client for writing one of their books – there is a submission form for interested writers on the site. However, you can sign up now for updates from Jeff here. You can be eligible for prizes, (and if you mention me as a referrer, I can be entered as well!)
Check out the site to learn more about it. One of the cool things is the story for what a marcher lord is.
by Jason Joyner | Oct 11, 2007 | Blog, speculative fiction
There is a new resource for fans of fantasy, science fiction, and speculative fiction from a Christian perspective. Marcher Lord Press is the brainchild of Jeff Gerke of Where the Map Ends fame. He’s a former acquisitions editor who saw a big gap when it came to Christian speculative fiction.
Even though there is a slowly growing publication of spec fic novels in the CBA, Jeff realized that the main audience of Christian fiction was not really interested in fantastical stories.
Thus Marcher Lord Press was born.
The target date for releasing books through MLP isn’t until 10/1/2008, but you may be a client for writing one of their books – there is a submission form for interested writers on the site. However, you can sign up now for updates from Jeff here. You can be eligible for prizes, (and if you mention me as a referrer, I can be entered as well!)
Check out the site to learn more about it. One of the cool things is the story for what a marcher lord is.
