Fun Facts About Gregory Marshall Smith
Hello, Lissette.
Thank you for letting me have this time to tell you a few interesting things about myself and my book.
As, hopefully, everyone will know soon, I am the author of the new novel Hunters, which is about a band of humans desperately working to stop vampires from uniting for a deadly new alliance.
That said, let us get to some of the fun facts: ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Fort Worth, Texas
Louis Riordan, a vicious, yet determined, master vampire rules the city with an iron thumb. Every thing that happens, every movement made – he knows it all. Surrounding himself with only the best, he seeks to extend his reign over the entire vampiric world, regardless of the consequences. His goal – to gain the allegiance of 16 of America’s top master vampires in hopes of achieving an awakening that will further cement his standing within the dominion that he’s created.
The Hunters have been privy to Riordan’s movements for ages, eager to take him down in any way possible. Considered a ragtag group of mercenaries, Riordan and his cohorts think that The Hunters are easy to take down. Little do they know, looks are definitely deceiving. ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Posting this for Six Sentence Sunday tomorrow since I’m turning in early tonight. For a full FAQ as to what this is, you can find it HERE.
Be sure to check out my previous installment for Six Sentence Sunday, as this is a continuation of that. Keep in mind that this story has no title, as of yet. My aim is to keep sharing 6 more sentences of this story with you all every Sunday as I go along. Hopefully, by the time, it’s said and done, the book will be completed and ready for release.
This book was truly an enjoyable read with such an original storyline. Once you start reading, it’s one of those books that’s hard to put down.
The loss of his family has been something that Durriken Brishen has tried to come to terms with as the years have passed. The ancient chess set, one that he’s carried from an early age, is his only link to his heritage, and the memories of his parents, that he has left.
Gifted to him by his grandfather, he’s always wondered as to why the Red Queen has always been missing from the set. Yet this fact has never deterred him from mastering the game of chess. One that he’s been playing ever since he could walk and of which he has a natural skill. A game that speaks to him within every fiber of his being. ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hi Lissette! The Two Brothers Metz (Lafe and Rhett) are thrilled to have the opportunity to share your blog for the day.
I (Rhett) am at the helm for the duration. That being the case, and since I love top five lists, I thought it would be fun to share the top five most ridiculous random facts I can think of about my co-author and big brother Lafe. This seems especially appropriate since he’s not here to defend himself. ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I’m not officially signed up to participate in Six Sentence Sunday today, but I’d like to post up six sentences for you to preview anyway. I promise that I’ll be officially signed up for next week, though. For a full FAQ as to what this is, you can find it HERE.
While I’ve never taken part before, it’s something that has peaked my interest for quite awhile. So today I’m taking a chance with it and seeing how it goes.
Below you’ll find the first 6 sentences of a work-in-progress. It has no name, as of yet, but I plan to keep sharing 6 more sentences of this story with you all every Sunday as I go along. Hopefully, by the time, it’s said and done, the book will be completed and ready for release.
Hi, V. Saewod Tice. Thank you for allowing me the honor of featuring you on my blog today. We’re pleased to have you here.
Hello! Thanks for having me, and call me Saewod. (Pronounced – say-wood)
Would you like to introduce yourself to us?
Saewod is actually my real name (middle name, but all family and close friends call me by this name). Since it’s such an unusual name – more like ‘my mom picked it during an acid trip’ (I kid) – I decided to use it in my Y/A writing.
How long have you been writing?
While I’ve always written in journals and created short stories and poems from childhood through my teen years, it was honestly only about three years ago that I really let myself write a full fledge story. And it was through Fan Fiction, believe it or not.
My husband pushed that I was good enough to write without hiding behind someone else’s characters, but it wasn’t until some real life stuff that I finally listened to him and did it. Now he’s happily making me eat the words I’d always responded with, ‘My writing is far from good enough to get noticed on its own’. That’s right, open mouth and insert foot.
So, it’s been a little over a year since I was shoved – lovingly – into developing my own characters and building the world around them.
We’d love to know a little more about your book. What is its title and what genre does it pertain to?
Amongst the Ruins is a dystopian young adult novel which is the first book in The Chronicles of 2020 series. ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Stuck has been officially released. You can find it up now on Smashwords, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble.
With it’s release, I’m offering the following promotion. From now until the 15th of October, all those who purchase a copy of Stuck, be it via Smashwords, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble, will receive a free copy of Closure and Compromise of the Soul.
All people need to do once once they’ve purchased a copy of Stuck is to email me a copy of their purchase receipt to LizzieBeth1095@sbcglobal.net, and I’ll email them the free copies of each book. Don’t forget to specify what format you’d like to receive the free copies in, either Kindle or Nook. If there are those of you who have both a Kindle and Nook, let me know and I’ll forward you both formats of each free book so that you can read it on either reader. ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Lucy Swing graciously reviewed Stuck for me and forwarded me a copy of the review that she wrote. I wanted to share it with all of you.
Thank you so much for the review, Lucy!
Lucy Swing:
“Stuck” by Lissette E. Manning captured me from the very beginning; spiraling me into her post-apocalyptic world. In this heart wrenching short story, we follow Annie as she leaves the safety of her home in search of means to provide for her family. As a mother myself, I felt the utter pain Annie went through leaving her children behind and the need to go out into the unknowing to ease her family’s hunger. ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Anthony Marchio, a screenwriter and fellow writer, recently reviewed my story, Stuck. Below you’ll find what he had to say.
Thank you so much for the review, Anthony. It’s much appreciated!
Anthony Marchio:
Where do I begin with this story.
From the title of it, you wouldn’t know what’s going on until the very end. The first-person story telling gives this book an amazing feel. The setting in the beginning is great and catches your attention. As the story progresses you get a sense of emotion. But you can’t figure out what it is. The vivid descriptions of the setting really bring this book to life. It’s an emotional ride and very powerful. It will have you tearing up. ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
