Started The Next Volume Already

It's not titled yet, but I wanted to let everyone know that I have started writing the next volume in The Redgold Series already. I'm 3100+ words into it after a few hours.

And think, all I have is just about 70,000+ to go;) ...yeah me.


I also wanted to let everyone know that I might be going with another publisher for Demon Vampire: Redgold. There is good news and bad news to this. First, If I can get a different publisher, that will mean a greater number of people will be able to read the series. However, the bad portion is that this process will take longer even if I am not able to get the new publisher. About 4-6 months in total. I will be submitting next week and beginning the long process. But as of now, it looks like Redgold is going to be delayed at least until May 2013.

There is a plus side to this. The re-edit of Demon Vampire will be released sooner than later. Along with the errors, the book will be getting a marginal re-write. I will be adding six completely new chapters to the book. To those of you that have already purchased and read the book, don't fret. I will be posting a link to read the new chapters on the blog for free. That way you don't have to re-buy the book in order to know the addition to the story.

The Sub-Chapters Red and Black, as I call them, are dreams that Zack has involving some of the other characters. It plays more to establish the romance between Zack and Kyli and gives a better sense of their connection throughout the series. It is an important set of chapters that will be an on-going them in the later books. I will be listing where these chapters are located, as them have no actual chapter number to them. That's why they don't interfere with the story in the way adding a new chapter to an already finished book might do. They are windows into the story that haven't been explored yet. It's kind of like the first chapter, but lighter and it will make more direct sense;)

I have also found out that the Dover, DE, Acorn Books Signing will be set in January. The date isn't final yet, so I will keep you all posted.

Sincerely,

Virgil Allen Moore
http://demonvampire.com/

Holy Freakin' Expletive!!!! I've Finished Book Two!!!!

That's right, Today I reached a point of clarity that I haven't found in a long while. I wrote the last 11,000 words of book two in The Redgold Series.

This put the book at about 274 pages in total. Of course editing still needs to be done on it and it won't come out for a few more months, but it's one more step towards being able to be read by everyone. Of course those that had pre-ordered book one a year ago will be getting an advance chapter before everyone else. All you have to do is email me at virgilallenmoore@live.com and I'll confirm that you bought the book in pre-order. From there, I'll email you the first chapter of book two. And maybe a little extra news about the series too. You'll just have to email me to find out what though;)

Also, I have some more news about the book signing. Because the eye of the hurricane made landfall in Dover, DE, the city is still repairing things and getting back on track. Unfortunately, a grand opening doesn't appear to be a high priority when people need roads cleared and power restored. I can whole-heartedly understand that at least, but the time frame may be pushed back as far as December, possibly even January or February. So as usual I will keep you all posted as to when the signing will occur.

In the meantime, I will be sending out two signed books to the Acorn Books store along with a full sized poster. The same poster that on the day of the signing I will be giving away to one faithful fan.

 So for now, email me about book two, and expect big news about the whole series soon.

I Have An Announcement, Another Book Signing!!!

I will be at Acron Books in Dover, Delaware for their Grand Opening Event.

I will be there in person to Autograph and talk about vampires in general.

There will also be perks to those who buy Demon Vampire that night. You will get 10% off to the Italian Restaurant Vincenzo's, that is located in the same strip mall within walking distance. All you have to do is show them the book and you will get the discount for that night. Also, while supplies last, I'll be giving away FREE chocolate and hot chocolate to all those that come in and drop by to see the signing.

The address of Acorn Books is 1030 Forrest Ave., Suite 114, Dover, DE 19904. 

The time of the Signing hasn't been put down, but then again the date of it hasn't either. I will let you all know the day and time ASAP of course. It should be at least two weeks from now to let you know if anyone is planning on making a trip out of it.

I will also be taking down email addresses of all those who purchase the book there. The people on that list will be sent the first chapter of the next book in The Redgold Series for FREE. All you have to do is buy the book and write down your email on my ledger.

Unlike the last book signing in downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia, There will be no... Civil War Reenactments to deal with. No hordes of people combing the streets to find parking (myself included). And thankfully there will be no small two foot by two foot table for me to cram all of my books onto. No, thankfully this book store is planning ahead. I will have my full six foot table with banner and all the trimmings. There will be ample parking, no city events to compete with, and even someone to chronicle the night with a good camera. Yes, that's right, new pictures will be posted! Also the sheer size of this store is great. They have over 3600 sqft of floor room, filled with plenty of books, some of which are soon to include mine.

I will keep all of you posted on the changes to come these following weeks.

And yes, I haven't forgotten. Today starts another Demon Vampire GoodReads book giveaway!!! Enter on the top right hand side of the main page to win.

Enjoy the Giveaway and I will talk to you all soon.

Sincerely,

Virgil Allen Moore
http://demonvampire.com/

Dental Work To A Writer Is Deadly

There are few things that can stop me from writing like Novocaine.

Today is one of those days.

It's a hard reality to face when getting a filling. Not being able to eat for a few hours, not being able to chew on my left side for a few days, and also feeling cold sensitivity for two weeks.

It sucks. 

There is a constant irritation with knowing you can't feel one side of your face. Beyond that, eventually, when the numbness wares off, the pain is a welcome reminder to the fact that too much candy makes for a bad dental experience twice a year. Not that I'm complaining. I'm the one that ate the candy in the first place. Regardless, I'm not in a mood to make way on the book as of this hour.

I am able to give a few points of good news however.

I will be posting a new giveaway in a few days for Demon Vampire. Also, Book Two is currently at 52,000+ words. I'm well into chapter nineteen and the book will be finishing up very soon. Granted, it will still need to go to edit, but that is a small detail this time around. Last time, with the size of the book, it took three months just to edit. This time it should be very quick. About two to three weeks or so.

In the meantime, watch for the giveaway coming up.

50K!!! Things Are Going Well

I have reached 50,000+ words!!!

I was able to write a decent amount since last post. I don't have too much time this week, so I'll have to make this short. Thank you all for subscribing and keeping up with the book. I should be releasing the first chapter to those that pre-ordered book one in about a couple of weeks. I'll let you all know when it's ready.

The Cost Of Words

The writing weekend was helpful. I learned a great deal from it in that I now understand there are limitations to my flesh. Mainly, my ass.

Sitting in a single chair for 18 hours in not an easy thing. Needless to say, I had to take many breaks during my writing stint. The good news is that it did pay off. I was able to write around 8,000+ words. Yes, far less than I had planned for. I would blame life, but I enjoy it too much to nag.

I was able to finish a chapter and write a whole new one with the time I put into the story. At this pace, I should be done a lot sooner than projected. In hopes I will be able to do just that, I will be taking another long writing block this week. Either Tuesday or Wednesday. I'm not sure which will be best, I might do both.

So far I've added several new characters to the story and I have plotted out the twelve vampire elders and their respective roles throughout history. That part was very rewarding;) I can't say why right now, but trust me, you are in for some well earned surprises later in the series.

As exciting as the development is going, I've found little time for sleep.

I'll let everyone know what happened on Thursday and the current word count at that time. Until them, at least for today, I'll be preparing and resting. After that, I'll be writing.

Sincerely,

Virgil Allen Moore
http://demonvampire.com/

Next Cover Idea

I'm still in debate on what the cover of the next Demon Vampire book will be. I've thrown together a few ideas and I know that I definitely want Sophialla on it with the silver sword from the Silveretta emblem with the red crescent moon behind her. What I'm having difficulty with however is what pose to put her in . I know that I want her holding the sword in a downward pose, but the exact angle, and the way she is holding it is a mystery to me.

If anyone has any suggestions, I'm making a contest out of this one. Email me your ideas based on either drawings (yes, they can be crude, it's the pose I'm looking for, not artist quality) or actual photos of people holding swords in a downward fashion. You can email your entries to virgilallenmoore@live.com

The one that influences me the most will receive a signed physical copy of Demon Vampire.

The contest will end at the end of this month, so get your drawings and photos to me soon.

Good Luck and I will hear from you all soon.

Virgil Allen Moore
http://demonvampire.com/
virgilallenmoore@live.com

Update On Demon Vampire: Redgold

I'm about 24,000+ words into writing Demon Vampire: Redgold, which is book two in the main series. It is a direct sequel to the first novel and picks up seconds after the life changing cliff hanger at the end of book one. This book covers the same time line as the side novella Special Science Report 1192.
     This book will be near the same length as book one and should be out late 2014. Make sure to sign up and follow the blog to win a copy of the first book. So far there are only 62 direct followers of the blog. Make sure to openly follow the blog to be eligible for the Monthly Follower Giveaway.

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