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« on: July 22, 2005, 02:30:02 PM »
Well I'm glad you seem to like it so far.
-Cy
-Cy
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« on: July 22, 2005, 11:49:51 AM »
Just out of curiosity, would an audiobook version make things easier?
I'm putting one together.
I listen to a lot of audiobooks at my job because I can do that and still concentrate on my work. I dont really have much time to sit down and read either so I totally understand.
Anyhoo...
I'm working on this and I'll let you guys know when it's ready if you'd like.
-Cy
I'm putting one together.
I listen to a lot of audiobooks at my job because I can do that and still concentrate on my work. I dont really have much time to sit down and read either so I totally understand.
Anyhoo...
I'm working on this and I'll let you guys know when it's ready if you'd like.
-Cy
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General Discussion / (no subject)
« on: July 09, 2005, 10:48:29 PM »
I could have asked her to do it and paid her the fee but I wanted to give everyone a chance to make a little money and maybe even get their artwork a little exposure.
Sophia is the official artist of this series and I am 100% satisfied with her work.
Until she tells me different, that will remain so.
This is just something for everybody else.
...hope that makes sense.
-Cy
Sophia is the official artist of this series and I am 100% satisfied with her work.
Until she tells me different, that will remain so.
This is just something for everybody else.
...hope that makes sense.
-Cy
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« on: July 02, 2005, 11:59:09 PM »
-------------------
Deceit and Conquest
Poster Competition
2005
-------------------
Grand Prize - $200.00 Cash (US Dollars)
Your art will be used as the official 2005 D&C Poster.
This poster will be sent out free to all those that
preordered the book and will be availible for sale to
everyone else.
All entries will be judged by the quality of the artwork
and also by the relavence to the novel. These judgements
will be made soley by Cyrus Martin.
---------------------------------------------
Contest Details:
---------------------------------------------
What is this contest?
The purpose of this contest is to have the fans of this
series take part in the development of a poster that will
be used to promote the novel "Deceit and Conquest Volume 1: Seor"
by submitting artwork that will be used for this poster.
How can I participate?
Anyone is welcome to enter. Simply create a piece of artwork in a
format that you can email and then send it over. All submissions
may be used to promote this novel but the winner will also be
awarded the grand prize and the official designation as the artist
responsible for the 2005 poster.
Use your imagination. Be creative. Your artwork should be interesting
to look at and vivid. Try to use some of the characters or some of
the scenes from the book in your artwork. Make something that expresses
the heart of the novel but also feel open to explore your own take
on the D&C saga.
What are the guidelines for the artwork?
The artwork should be formatted at the following resolution:
7000 x 4600 pixels at 200 DPI
or
4600 x 7000 pixels at 200 DPI
(Depending on your preference)
This will ensure a uniformity during this competetion and a high quality
image for the printing press.
Color is preferred but Black and white images will be accepted.
Images should be emailed in either jpeg format or png format.
No BMP or Gif images please.
Please do not submit sketches. I prefer to only review completed works.
All submissions ahould be emailed to: cyrusmartin@yahoo.com
(Here is the link to Sophia's artwork)
<a href='http://tarnished.forumsplace.com/message47.html' target='_blank'>http://tarnished.forumsplace.com/message47.html</a>
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All entries are final.
The images submitted to this contest will not be returned and Cyrus Martin
shall assume the right to use all submitted works as he sees fit though
credit will always be given to the individual artist every time an image
is used. Submission of any artwork that does not adhere to the guidelines
of this contest or any art that has been submitted unlawfully shall result
in the disqualification of said participant. The rules and restrictions of
this contest are final though may be subject to change due to unforseen
circumstances or to correct any unknown discrepencies. Any changes will be
at the discretion of Cyrus Martin. Thank you and best of luck.
Deceit and Conquest
Poster Competition
2005
-------------------
Grand Prize - $200.00 Cash (US Dollars)
Your art will be used as the official 2005 D&C Poster.
This poster will be sent out free to all those that
preordered the book and will be availible for sale to
everyone else.
All entries will be judged by the quality of the artwork
and also by the relavence to the novel. These judgements
will be made soley by Cyrus Martin.
---------------------------------------------
Contest Details:
---------------------------------------------
What is this contest?
The purpose of this contest is to have the fans of this
series take part in the development of a poster that will
be used to promote the novel "Deceit and Conquest Volume 1: Seor"
by submitting artwork that will be used for this poster.
How can I participate?
Anyone is welcome to enter. Simply create a piece of artwork in a
format that you can email and then send it over. All submissions
may be used to promote this novel but the winner will also be
awarded the grand prize and the official designation as the artist
responsible for the 2005 poster.
Use your imagination. Be creative. Your artwork should be interesting
to look at and vivid. Try to use some of the characters or some of
the scenes from the book in your artwork. Make something that expresses
the heart of the novel but also feel open to explore your own take
on the D&C saga.
What are the guidelines for the artwork?
The artwork should be formatted at the following resolution:
7000 x 4600 pixels at 200 DPI
or
4600 x 7000 pixels at 200 DPI
(Depending on your preference)
This will ensure a uniformity during this competetion and a high quality
image for the printing press.
Color is preferred but Black and white images will be accepted.
Images should be emailed in either jpeg format or png format.
No BMP or Gif images please.
Please do not submit sketches. I prefer to only review completed works.
All submissions ahould be emailed to: cyrusmartin@yahoo.com
(Here is the link to Sophia's artwork)
<a href='http://tarnished.forumsplace.com/message47.html' target='_blank'>http://tarnished.forumsplace.com/message47.html</a>
-------------------------------------------------------------------
All entries are final.
The images submitted to this contest will not be returned and Cyrus Martin
shall assume the right to use all submitted works as he sees fit though
credit will always be given to the individual artist every time an image
is used. Submission of any artwork that does not adhere to the guidelines
of this contest or any art that has been submitted unlawfully shall result
in the disqualification of said participant. The rules and restrictions of
this contest are final though may be subject to change due to unforseen
circumstances or to correct any unknown discrepencies. Any changes will be
at the discretion of Cyrus Martin. Thank you and best of luck.
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General Discussion / (no subject)
« on: June 23, 2005, 02:43:58 PM »
Indeed.
I love writing... but this other stuff is a real pain.
heh
-Cy
I love writing... but this other stuff is a real pain.
heh
-Cy
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General Discussion / (no subject)
« on: June 23, 2005, 11:42:32 AM »
The book is currently listed in a few databases for different bookstores.
Two of those that you would probably know of are Barnes and Noble and Amazon.com
This is kind of complicated because each of these places has a different policy and structure set up for book distribution and for stocking books.
I have not yet had the time to really pursure all of this because it is a very tedious process, but I have the potential to have my book in all of the Barnes and Noble stores as well as several other bookstores.
Just as an example, Barnes and Noble has a few stipulations that I have to meet before they will feature my book. I have to submit a biography about myself as well as a few other documents. Once that happens, I will have to wait for them to approve my submissions and then they will list my info as featured details. This will allow me to contact the individual book stores and ask them to stock my book... which is entirely at their discretion... but since the book is aimed at a pretty popular audience, I have been told that this is highly probable.
I'll have to do some traveling too since a lot of the book stores require me to do appearances and then they will stock the book.
It gets even more complex but I won't go into it too much.
As soon as I finish the Special Edition of my film, I will devote a significant amount of time to doing all of this. I just havent had the time or resources to do much about it yet.
I really appreciate the interest in this series.
...and I hope you will like the book.
I also hope that I've at least partially answered your questions.
Thanks man
-Cy
Two of those that you would probably know of are Barnes and Noble and Amazon.com
This is kind of complicated because each of these places has a different policy and structure set up for book distribution and for stocking books.
I have not yet had the time to really pursure all of this because it is a very tedious process, but I have the potential to have my book in all of the Barnes and Noble stores as well as several other bookstores.
Just as an example, Barnes and Noble has a few stipulations that I have to meet before they will feature my book. I have to submit a biography about myself as well as a few other documents. Once that happens, I will have to wait for them to approve my submissions and then they will list my info as featured details. This will allow me to contact the individual book stores and ask them to stock my book... which is entirely at their discretion... but since the book is aimed at a pretty popular audience, I have been told that this is highly probable.
I'll have to do some traveling too since a lot of the book stores require me to do appearances and then they will stock the book.
It gets even more complex but I won't go into it too much.
As soon as I finish the Special Edition of my film, I will devote a significant amount of time to doing all of this. I just havent had the time or resources to do much about it yet.
I really appreciate the interest in this series.
...and I hope you will like the book.
I also hope that I've at least partially answered your questions.
Thanks man
-Cy
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General Discussion / (no subject)
« on: June 17, 2005, 02:09:22 PM »
Thanks so much.
I'll keep that in mind Xorlak.
Smile
-Cy
I'll keep that in mind Xorlak.
Smile
-Cy
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General Discussion / (no subject)
« on: June 16, 2005, 12:40:34 PM »
Hi everyone.
I want to thank everyone for their encouragement and support and I would like to make you an offer. If you want to read the novel and you just don't have any money or any way to get money, then I'll trade you for it.
This offer is in regards to the E-Book version of Deceit and Conquest Volume 1: Seor. The E-Book version is not printed, but instead comes as a download. It is an Adobe Acrobat PDF file. It can even be printed on your home PC if you would like. I place no restrictions on that. I realize that most people probably know all about this, but I wanted to clarify what I am giving away for free.
If you would like to have the book in this format for free then all I ask is that you read the entire book and in return email me back a brief review.
I won't ask a lot but I'd like the review to be at least 1/2 of a page of standard type. I won't get more specific than that because I really don't want to make this difficult. Just interpret that rule however you think is fair.
Take as much time as you need to read the book and write your review.
I would appreciate it if the reviews could be returned to me before the
end of the summer but I do not require it.
Also, I expect you to be honest. Don't spare my feelings.
I have a mom for that.
heh
Ok, sound interesting?
Just email me at www.tarnishedheart.com
The details and rules of this offer do not include the printed version of this novel or refer to any other items or offers.
Thanks everyone!
-Cy
I want to thank everyone for their encouragement and support and I would like to make you an offer. If you want to read the novel and you just don't have any money or any way to get money, then I'll trade you for it.
This offer is in regards to the E-Book version of Deceit and Conquest Volume 1: Seor. The E-Book version is not printed, but instead comes as a download. It is an Adobe Acrobat PDF file. It can even be printed on your home PC if you would like. I place no restrictions on that. I realize that most people probably know all about this, but I wanted to clarify what I am giving away for free.
If you would like to have the book in this format for free then all I ask is that you read the entire book and in return email me back a brief review.
I won't ask a lot but I'd like the review to be at least 1/2 of a page of standard type. I won't get more specific than that because I really don't want to make this difficult. Just interpret that rule however you think is fair.
Take as much time as you need to read the book and write your review.
I would appreciate it if the reviews could be returned to me before the
end of the summer but I do not require it.
Also, I expect you to be honest. Don't spare my feelings.
I have a mom for that.
heh
Ok, sound interesting?
Just email me at www.tarnishedheart.com
The details and rules of this offer do not include the printed version of this novel or refer to any other items or offers.
Thanks everyone!
-Cy
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General Discussion / (no subject)
« on: April 17, 2005, 05:26:07 PM »
Thank you so much.
I hope you'll enjoy the book.
Also, if you would like to leave a review on the page where you ordered it (lulu) then I would be most appreciative.
Take care man
-Cy
I hope you'll enjoy the book.
Also, if you would like to leave a review on the page where you ordered it (lulu) then I would be most appreciative.
Take care man
-Cy
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General Discussion / (no subject)
« on: April 15, 2005, 01:05:52 PM »
Official Release
----------------------
Friday April 15th 2005
Deceit and Conquest Volume 1: SEOR
Today this 506 page Sci-Fi/Fantasy novel is officially available for sale.
This is the first book in a ten novel series that follows the people
of a planet consumed in war.
For more information, please visit the official web site.
<a href='http://www.tarnishedheart.com' target='_blank'>http://www.tarnishedheart.com</a>
Thank you so much.
Stop by if you get a chance.
-Cyrus Martin
_________________
Deceit and Conquest Volume 1: SEOR
is now officially released and available for sale
Click the following link to order now!
<a href='http://www.lulu.com/content/109124' target='_blank'>http://www.lulu.com/content/109124</a>
Tarnished Heart Films and Publishing
www.tarnishedheart.com
----------------------
Friday April 15th 2005
Deceit and Conquest Volume 1: SEOR
Today this 506 page Sci-Fi/Fantasy novel is officially available for sale.
This is the first book in a ten novel series that follows the people
of a planet consumed in war.
For more information, please visit the official web site.
<a href='http://www.tarnishedheart.com' target='_blank'>http://www.tarnishedheart.com</a>
Thank you so much.
Stop by if you get a chance.
-Cyrus Martin
_________________
Deceit and Conquest Volume 1: SEOR
is now officially released and available for sale
Click the following link to order now!
<a href='http://www.lulu.com/content/109124' target='_blank'>http://www.lulu.com/content/109124</a>
Tarnished Heart Films and Publishing
www.tarnishedheart.com
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General Discussion / (no subject)
« on: March 30, 2005, 04:17:38 PM »
heh
I think I can do better.
ehem...
Dont bother to preorder volume 2 dude.
*wink*
-Cy
I think I can do better.
ehem...
Dont bother to preorder volume 2 dude.
*wink*
-Cy
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General Discussion / (no subject)
« on: March 29, 2005, 04:17:23 PM »
you can resize the image however you need to.
-Cy
-Cy
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General Discussion / (no subject)
« on: March 29, 2005, 01:08:32 PM »
FREE Movie/E-Book Promotion
------------------------------------
This offer will run through the month of April.
Would you like to have a free copy of Dawn of Twilight?
How about a Free downloadable E-Book of SEOR?
Well, here's your chance.
For 1 month, I will be offering a special offer to anyone that has a web page. That's right... ANYONE!
Whether you have a professional web site or just a simple personal web page, you can all take advantage of this great deal.
...and here it is...
All I ask of you is that you post this html on top of your main page (usually index.html or index.htm) and leave it there for at least six months:
The image should look like this:
<a href='http://www.tarnishedheart.com' target='_blank'>
</a>
This will add a banner to your web site that points to tarnishedheart.com
You can resize the image if you want so that it will look better on your page but please do not make it unreadable.
Once you have this banner up on your page, email me at:
cyrusmartin@yahoo.com
Tell me the url to your web page, your name, your mailing address and which of the two offered gifts you'd like.
Dawn of Twilight - DVD or VHS
or
Deceit and Conquest Volume 1: SEOR - E-Book Download
Please choose 1. If you'd like both then email me and we'll see if we can work something out. Also, if you request SEOR, please be aware that it will not be sent out until April 15th as that is the release date.
That's all.
No fine print.
No hidden fees.
No Shipping Costs.
No matter where in the world you are.
Nada.
One last thing...
If you decide to this this then I will basically be trusting you to keep your word. Please leave the banner up. I would really appreciate it on a personal level. I might even find something else to give out to all of those that do. *hint* *hint*
Thanks everyone.
I hope to hear from you soon.
-Cy
------------------------------------
This offer will run through the month of April.
Would you like to have a free copy of Dawn of Twilight?
How about a Free downloadable E-Book of SEOR?
Well, here's your chance.
For 1 month, I will be offering a special offer to anyone that has a web page. That's right... ANYONE!
Whether you have a professional web site or just a simple personal web page, you can all take advantage of this great deal.
...and here it is...
All I ask of you is that you post this html on top of your main page (usually index.html or index.htm) and leave it there for at least six months:
Quote
<center>
<br><a href="http://www.tarnishedheart.com"><img SRC="http://www.tarnishedheart.com/tarnished_business.gif" ALT="Independent Movies, Novels and a whole lot more..." NOSAVE BORDER=2 height=40 width=40></a>
<br><font face="Arial,Helvetica"><font size=-1><a href="http://www.tarnishedheart.com">-
click here now -</a></font></font></center><br>
The image should look like this:
<a href='http://www.tarnishedheart.com' target='_blank'>
</a>This will add a banner to your web site that points to tarnishedheart.com
You can resize the image if you want so that it will look better on your page but please do not make it unreadable.
Once you have this banner up on your page, email me at:
cyrusmartin@yahoo.com
Tell me the url to your web page, your name, your mailing address and which of the two offered gifts you'd like.
Dawn of Twilight - DVD or VHS
or
Deceit and Conquest Volume 1: SEOR - E-Book Download
Please choose 1. If you'd like both then email me and we'll see if we can work something out. Also, if you request SEOR, please be aware that it will not be sent out until April 15th as that is the release date.
That's all.
No fine print.
No hidden fees.
No Shipping Costs.
No matter where in the world you are.
Nada.
One last thing...
If you decide to this this then I will basically be trusting you to keep your word. Please leave the banner up. I would really appreciate it on a personal level. I might even find something else to give out to all of those that do. *hint* *hint*
Thanks everyone.
I hope to hear from you soon.
-Cy
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General Discussion / (no subject)
« on: March 21, 2005, 12:39:07 PM »
I am definitely a capitalist... though I havent yet made any money at any of my personal ventures.
I encourage others in the community here to try it too.
What exactly is the problem with trying to make a little money at the thing you love? I can tell you this... If I wasn't at least trying to make money at this then my wife would have a serious problem with the whole thing. This is a very stressful and expensive hobby to undertake if there is no hope of ever recouping any form of compensation.
I actually lost money on the pre-orders too.
That was just something I wanted to offer to people that care about this project.
I'm kind of dumbfounded by the disdain for anyone that attempts to try operating a business. Its not like I'm some evil super corporation trying to take over the world with secret meetings and under-the-table deals.
I'm just trying to create something and get it into people's hands without going bankrupt.
*shruggs*
-Cy
I encourage others in the community here to try it too.
What exactly is the problem with trying to make a little money at the thing you love? I can tell you this... If I wasn't at least trying to make money at this then my wife would have a serious problem with the whole thing. This is a very stressful and expensive hobby to undertake if there is no hope of ever recouping any form of compensation.
I actually lost money on the pre-orders too.
That was just something I wanted to offer to people that care about this project.
I'm kind of dumbfounded by the disdain for anyone that attempts to try operating a business. Its not like I'm some evil super corporation trying to take over the world with secret meetings and under-the-table deals.
I'm just trying to create something and get it into people's hands without going bankrupt.
*shruggs*
-Cy
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