I’ve finished the second major revision of Tomb of the Witch Queen, which involved reading all 190,000 words aloud. The individual scenes have already gone through multiple edits, so these full revisions are concerned with catching inconsistencies, ensuring the flow of the plot, looking at peaks and troughs, character development etc. They also involve a…
Here’s an interview I did for the TROI Podcast recently. I got to talk about the Nameless Dwarf, Shader, Sorcerers’ Isle, indie publishing, my experience having an agent, editing, ghost writing and my appalling memory. I hope it’s useful information for someone! Share This:
Conflict drives the tractor we call drama; conflict in the world of events, the obstacles to be overcome, conflicts in relationships, and conflicts within the characters themselves. Dial down the conflict, and we dilute the drama. It’s why my main characters are so flawed: a mass murderer dwarf who is the most amiable of companions…
The tribes have been defeated and the Hélum Empire once more rules Sorcerers’ Isle. The only thing keeping Snaith Harrow alive is the tattoo of a black wyvern the sorcerer Theurig inked upon his chest. Tey Moonshine’s tenuous lifeline is the scaled horror of her mangled leg. Together, they must travel overseas, where their fate…
My narration debut… Just released today. Special launch price of $7.99 (RRP $24.99) #epicfantasy#audiobook#NewReleases@FindawayVoices#namelessdwarf#audiobooks Check out the sample and let me know if you like it! https://bit.ly/303wXEr Share This:
My books are now available for you to buy direct from my website. Simply click on Books by Derek Prior to enter the store. Most Derek Prior titles purchased through the Homunculus Store are discounted below the price of other online retailers. One or two books are free (or you get to set the price).…
To hear a sample chapter from the forthcoming audiobook of Dead Dwarves Don’t Die, click on the image below. The scene is from the point of view of Venton Nap, a gifted sorcerer who met his end at the ripe old age of 97, only to end up stuck in the afterlife of Gabala, working…
