Well, summer's officially here, and we at TRO have been busy, as usual, with our usual creative riffraff - though, as expected given the relaxing atmosphere of hot weather and beach time, it's a bit slower than before.

As for book news, The Fall is still, as we are, plodding along.  Sales have slowed to a virtual crawl, and our advertising campaign, though boosting our site views, garnered a single sale.  Oh well.  You live and you learn.  Also, reviews have been slow to come in.  In other words, none have.  Just a reminder to anyone who's bought the book - we NEED reviews, even if it's a simple two-line statement with a rating attached.  That way, folks who click on the link get an idea as to what people think.  It's important.  So please, if you can find the time...

In other happenings,  Dead of Winter is slowly rounding into form.  We've come up with a tentative release date, though I will not announce that date as of this time to alleviate pressure on us, and the final round of edits is creeping toward the finish line.  I'm truly excited about this book.  The pacing is so much better than the first, and the story, while solemn, is picking up steam.  I can't wait to get it out there, if for no other reason than to show potential readers that when we say we're creating a series, we're not blowing smoke up your asses.

That's it for now.  If you stumble upon this site, please feel free to check out the book and, hell, buy it if the mood so strikes you. 

Peace.

- RJD

I would like to give a nice warm greeting to any and all who click on this post through our new advertising program.  Please, feel free to peruse our site.  We hope - nix that, we know - that you will be interested in what we have to offer here.

Thank you for stopping by TRO, and don't be afraid to purchase a book if it strikes your fancy.  Both my partners and myself appreciate all the support we can receive. 

Also, feel free to become our fans on our facebook fan page.

Adios, my dear friends.

RJD

Well, we got the first little write-up of the book, and it's from my friend and the novel's first editor, Michelle Howarth.  She is declining to review it until she's re-read the story (while finally not having to stare at a glowing screen), but she was nice enough to link our site (and The Fall's product page on the Brit Amazon), so take a look if you like.  Also, put aside the time to peruse some of Shelly's own work.  She's one of the most talented young authors I've ever met, and her sense of humor is sublime.

You can visit the site by clicking on this sentence and then go to her reading/reviews section.

Let's keep it going.

RJD

Here's a new favorite of ours (or, at least mine...thanks J!).  Let it inspire you!

RJD

Yesterday, we two particulars got together and trudged through some technical issues that needed rehashing, which means the Amazon store should be back up and running again.  There might be a slight delay between the actions of ourselves and the publishers, however, so even if you head over there and find it "NOT AVAILABLE", don't worry about it; it'll be back up soon.

We've been stuck on 18 sales for a few days now.  I am not depressed by this.  It is a slow process, this building of a readership.  Once the first round of reviews come in, we'll start our advertising campaign.  After all, Clive Barker didn't just suddenly appear out of nowhere.  He had to work at it.  And work at it we will.  Then...it's off to the races, my dearies. 

We WILL do this.  I guarantee you.

RJD