Dreigiau Book 2

TsuYa is running out of time…

Cursed by the hand of the dark Arweinydd, Zerom, TsuYa struggles against the gripping darkness that threatens to consume him. His friends and family journey into the uncharted Outterlands to search for a cure. Though they battle against Zerom’s Marked creatures at every turn, the Servants of Zemi Dreigiau guide and protect them.

When Zemi confronts Zerom to protect the Earthian people, he discovers his brother Arweinydd has begun a descent into darkness. Manipulating the opinion of the Others, Zerom strikes against Zemi by banishing him from the realm of the Arweinydd. Zemi finds himself fighting to fend off Chaos, a power that can devour even the most stalwart spirit. However, in his darkest time, the Dreigiau discovers he is not alone.

Book Info
List Price: $8.99
Publication Date: Jul 18 2011
ISBN/EAN13: 145387187X / 9781453871874
Page Count: 228
Binding Type: US Trade Paper
Trim Size: 5.5″ x 8.5″
Language: English
Color: Black and White
Related Categories: Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic

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More good news! I have been able to crop down the size of Book 2 so that it matches the price of Book 1. Book 2 will be available for sale for $8.99 from CreateSpace at first, then eventually from Amazon.com.

Aside from that, all Book 2 chapters on this website have been updated to reflect the changes in the most currently edited draft. While I won’t promise everything is absolutely perfect, the newest edits are far more clear and better written than the previous drafts. I haven’t changed too much significantly, besides just working with updating the writing and checking for consistency.

I’ll update later this week with more news as I have it!

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You will need to sign up for a CreateSpace account if you want to order from the website. The book will also be available on Amazon.com in about 15-ish days if you prefer to order from there instead.

This book will print on demand, so there’s no fear of running out of copies for everyone. It also includes extra Author materials at the end that I have not posted on line, including character development and Nefolian history.  Though this section is short, it will not be provided anywhere else other than in the paperback book (my thanks to those who purchase the book!)

I do earn a small royalty off of each book sold (I earn more if you purchase directly through CreateSpace than from Amazon.com). This will go towards the cost of maintaining the Sygnus network websites and the costs of the proofing for this book (I did have to pay for each proof ^_~).

For those that didn’t see yesterday, I also posted Dreigiau up as an Ebook. You can choose what you want to pay for this book, including opting to get it for free. Thanks to those who did choose to pay for this ebook, I was thrilled by your contributions!

Let me know if you pick a copy up! I’d be happy to hear what you think of the finished product.

Paperback Specifications

ISBN/EAN13: 1453775498 / 9781453775493
Page Count: 210
Binding Type: US Trade Paper
Trim Size: 5.5″ x 8.5″
Language: English
Color: Black and White
Related Categories: Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic

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Other news! I’ve ordered the final proof of Book 1 this morning. Barring any major layout flaws, I think that’s all the editing I’m going to do to this book. *laugh* After reading through three proofs and making a lot of significant changes, if there’s some typos in there, it’s not for my lack of trying!

The proof has already shipped and I estimate it will be here on Friday. Should everything be alright and I approve the proof, the book may be up for sale this weekend! Keep your fingers crossed!

In the meantime, I will be making updates today to the writing on the website to reflect the final changes I made to the proof in Book 1.

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This time, I have an update for the site. I’ve posted all of the revised text for Book 1 here on the site, based on my edits for the paperback book. A lot of it is significant tightening of writing and cutting a few small wandering sections. I don’t know if I mentioned that due to revisions, KoGuRai makes an appearance in Book 1 now. He does, though.

I’ve ordered my third proof for the Dreigiau book. It will not be the last proof, though, from the few small typos I found while updating this site (sigh). But it’s shaping up and I think next time I’ll have it right for sure! More updates to come!

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Anyhow, first glance tells me, yes, there will have to be another proof. I’ve already picked up small layout issues that will require changes to the book.

Good news is that the smaller font, which allows me to compact the book and lower the price, turned out just fine in print. So that’s a keeper.

I’m currently re-reading yet again… and finding things I want to change text-wise. So I’ll be waiting until this round of edits before I re-post the updated chapters on the site.

It’s in the works, and getting closer. Hope this will be the final proof needed!

Thanks to everyone for your encouragement. This has been a learning experience — exciting and fun. I hope folks will enjoy the book as much as I’ve enjoyed the process of making it.

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From there, I’ll re-read the whole book again (yes, I’m anal), and hope with all hope that I don’t find mistakes serious enough to demand another upload and proof cycle. I really want Dreigiau out in paperback before the holidays! No, I don’t think it’ll take THAT long, but at the rate I proof, who knows.

In the meantime, I’ll be updating the site with the newest version of the reworked chapters and posting again once that’s complete.

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It’s a pretty large image, so make sure you click to see the full size. Visit the map page here!

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It took me three times through, but I have finally finished editing Book 1 of Dreigiau (mostly). Despite saying this, I will probably make one more brush-over on it before I finally put it all into final formatting for self publication.

That’s right, I said it. Self publication! I’ve mentioned this before in passing, but my ultimate goal is to get Dreigiau into paperback publication form with Create Space. This will place it up for sale at Amazon.com on a print-on-demand publication. I’m not sure just yet how much this will cost, but I’ll do my best to keep the price to a minimum as this isn’t as much to make money but to actually get Dreigiau in paperback for friends to have.

If all goes well, I hope to publish it in digital Kindle and e-book format as well. Then turn my sight towards the rest of the book!

This is all in the works still, as I have yet to do things such as work on the cover art, add extra content and create a better map. But for now, the writing has been edited. If anyone wants to give Book 1 a read-over and let me know any other errors they find, I’ll be happy to give them a spot in the acknowledgments for their editing help!

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What’s wrong with me… why do I look this way?

He woke as if from a deep, troubled sleep. There had been no dreams. Just the darkness and a lingering feeling of something terribly sad sitting heavily in his chest.

He did not recognize the room. It was draped in long deep blue curtains and tapestries. Even the bed was dressed in curtains and thick blue blankets, trimmed in burnished gold. It was certainly luxurious, he couldn’t deny that. But something felt missing. Something that caused the sadness he felt.

As he made his way into the center of the room, he saw that he was already dressed. Long blue robes fell down to his feet, perfectly tailored, of slightly shimmering cloth. They were light and comfortable, the sort of robes that he remembered wanting. But that was long ago in a time that was difficult to remember.

He stopped before the mirror that hung on the wall and turned to face the reflection there. He didn’t recognize it. His skin was darkened with a grayish hue, which didn’t give the picture of perfect health as far as he could see. His hair was unruly and long, a deep blue-sheened black, except for a streak of white that fell across his right eye. And his eyes. They were strange — deep, dark green except for a pupil of burning white.

He felt himself shiver involuntarily.

What’s wrong with me… why do I look this way?

He couldn’t remember very well. But something told him that there was something wrong with this. People didn’t normally look like that.

Or do they?

“Don’t complain. You should have seen what you looked like BEFORE we fixed that mess,” a snide voice echoed through his room.

With reflexes like lightning, he spun about. His hand reached instinctively for a weapon that did not exist. His dark eyes narrowed on the group of strangers that stood in the far doorway.

“Whoa…” a quiet female voice murmured. “Are you sure he’s not dangerous?”

“Of course he’s dangerous,” another voice answered. “Why do you think Lord Zeromus would put so much effort into bringing him back?”

“Is it true that he once served as a Marked Champion?” yet another asked.

“Hrumph,” responded the first snide voice. “Master TsuMeTai. I do apologize for their rudeness on our first meeting.”

A shape broke away from the shadows in the doorframe. He could make out white-haired man in a long, unmarked robe. A pair of glasses perched on his nose. The way he looked over the rims at everyone spoke of arrogance and disdain.

“Who are you?” he growled slightly.

“We… are your loyal and humble servants,” the man offered a wide, slick smile, spreading his hands.

“Speak for yourself, Zemus,” another grumbled from behind.

The one called Zemus turned with a direct, silencing glare. “Master TsuMeTai is the Champion of Lord Zeromus. I suggest you give him the same respect that you would our High Master. Or you might find yourself the next on the list.”

Then silence did fall, for good.

He finally spoke, “How did I get here? I can’t remember very much…”

“Don’t push yourself too hard, Master. It will come back to you in time,” was the overly cheerful answer.

TsuMe was starting to dislike the eagerness of the smiley man. In fact, it made him feel like throwing up.

“Now come, Master,” Zemus waved his hand forward, oblivious to the nausea he was causing, “You must be hungry. We have a meal prepared for you.”

The Champion followed with a sour look. But food sounded like a good idea. At least, food in a place that looked like this couldn’t be too bad.

“Master,” the girl stopped him with a slight touch on his arm. “No offense meant but, you may want to pull your hood up before leaving your quarters.”

“Huh?” he fingered his robe, finding a hood sewn onto the back of the collar.

“People here are not so used to seeing someone of your superior station and good looks,” she winked before walking out the door.

Good looks. Right. That’s not what you really meant.

He huffed and flipped the hood over his head to hide his growing scowl. Then he followed the others out through the tall doorway, looking across the great structure that stretched around them on every side. It was an ornate building of great style and beauty, traced with tapestries and etchings, runes and shifting patterns along the walls. Everywhere he looked, there was something that made him catch his breath in splendor. Though many white-haired people moved across the floor, down below the balcony he was standing upon, there was hardly a word whispered. It was as if no one dared to make a sound.

“Don’t look so surprised, Master TsuMeTai. This has all been given to you to rule over in the name of Lord Zeromus,” the smiley man motioned around them with a grand gesture. “Welcome… to the Manor of Runne.”

~Dreigiau’s End… To Be Continued…~

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