I’m 1/3rd of the way through revisions of book 3: Curse of the Black Axe. So far I’ve fully revised book 1: Ravine of Blood and Shadow, and book 2: Mountain of Madness. I intend to have all 6 original Nameless Dwarf books revised by mid-late October. I’ve written two chapters of book 7, planned…
Since 2009 I have been offering comprehensive editing services for both indie and traditionally published authors (please see portfolio for all authors and books edited, and refer to my Linkedin profile for testimonies) Just for the next two months I am in a position to offer a massive discount on copy edits to new clients. Rather…
Editing Services Fees: Payment should be made either by direct bank transfer (details on request) or via Paypal to derekprior[at]yahoo.co.uk (please add 2.9% if paying from the US or 3.9% if paying from outside the US) It is recommended in most cases that you begin with a Content Edit as there will likely be suggestions…
THE CODEX OF HER SCARS (MOONSHINE AND HARROW BOOK 1) DEREK PRIOR SUFFERING IS THE DOOR THROUGH WHICH DEMONS ENTER Centuries ago, the Isle of Branikdür was mysteriously abandoned by the ruling Hèlum Empire. Ever since, rival clans have battled for supremacy at the bidding of their sacred sorcerers. During the once-a-year armistice for the…
I’m pleased to announce the release of The Engine Woman’s Light by Laurel Anne Hill. This is one of those stand-out books I’ve been privileged to edit over the past few years. Excellent character development, vivid settings, and a captivating concept. Please check out the book trailer here: Youtube AMAZON.COM A Life-Saving Mission A mystical…
Steven Kelliher’s debut novel, Valley of Embers, has been getting some good reviews. I critiqued the first chapter a while back after corresponding with Steven when I was Reddit Fantasy Author of the Day. Using the same discipline that turned him into a successful martial artist, Steven made a thorough revision of his work and…
Translations: Ward of the Philosopher has now been translated into German (Der Zögling des Philosophen). A German translation of Husk is also underway. Carnifex is being translated into Portuguese and Spanish. This brings the translation tally to twenty books and growing. So far, the best sales have come from France and Spain. Audiobooks: Carnifex audiobook,…
Spent the past two days revising the opening 8-9 chapters of both The Codex of Her Scars and Dead or Alive (Shadrak novel). At first I suspected Dead or Alive was too silly and irreverent and Codex too dark and serious, but my re-reading has given the lie to both suspicions. Codex is really starting…
