Showing posts with label orc. Show all posts
Showing posts with label orc. Show all posts

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Book Cover


A few days ago I got a random phone call from a friend I haven't seen in a few years. Aros Mackey just happened to be brainstorming ideas for a final project in his visual media class.

I agreed to let him experiment and have full freedom to create whatever he wanted as a book cover for The Rune Finder. What you see above far exceeded my expectations.

Think you can do better? Send your book cover idea, fan art, or other creative media to olinselot@yahoo.com

Saturday, October 10, 2009

The Rune Finder - Chapter 6

In Chapter 6 of The Rune Finder: Logan Braddock faces the wrath of an angry Detroit mob as he realizes he's been set up. He struggles to find an escape and through a series of high tension events he finds himself surrounded in darkness. Meanwhile, the orc soldier Shiv makes his way back to Zug Island with the jump drive. The orc Boss awaits his return and the plot begins to unfold. Does Logan escape?

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The Rune Finder - Chapter 6

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Friday, October 9, 2009

The Rune Finder - Chapter 5

The Rune Finder story continues as Logan carries out his first night at his new job as a security guard for the mayor. Tensions are high as the city grows with unrest during the mayors speach. An ever looming threat is growing in the night air. What happens next?

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The Rune Finder - Chapter 5

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Wednesday, October 7, 2009

The Rune Finder - Chapter 4

The sinister nature of Rumil is revealed. Meanwhile Shiv stalks his prey in a dark alley as he is being tracked by Gelmir. What is Shiv looking for? Will Gelmir be forced to make his move?

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The Rune Finder - Chapter 4

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Sunday, October 4, 2009

The Rune Finder - Chapter 2

The story continues as you enter the world of the orc clan. The tension builds as the orc leadership discuss a possible elf attack on Zug Island. The city of Detroit is on the brink of war. Elf spies could be anywhere. Who will make the first move?

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The Rune Finder - Chapter 2

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Enjoy chapter 2 of The Rune Finder audio book.
A quick reminder - the book begins with Introduction & Prologue. You can see all the audio links in correct listening order on the menu to the right of the home page.

Monday, June 29, 2009

The Seven Center Towers

I found this old video that takes a glimpse into Detroit's past. When they were building the towers it was viewed as a rebirth for the city. Investors could see the geographic potential of where Detroit is located. To be honest the location of Detroit, with Canada across the river, is a big reason why I chose to have my book take place there. From a tactical perspective the city would be amazing. In my book we have the Orc Clan on Zug Island. The Elves are running the downtown area and control all the money. The Dwarf colony is living underground with their headquarters on Belle Island. Humans are everywhere in the middle of that.
In The Rune Finder the towers are called the Seven Center Towers because two new towers have been erected.
Check out the video and enjoy the Wakka Chu Wakka of the 70's music.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Character Profile - Shiv

Abandoned by his horrified parents as a young boy, Shiv survived by scouring the back alleys for food. He spent most of his childhood wondering why he was different from others. It wasn't until one night when he was rescued by members of the orc clan that he realized he wasn't alone.

At just under seven feet tall he is considered a runt by his peers. Living within the clan means you are either rising to the top or being cast aside. The pressures of the clan culture drives Shiv to seek out other means of gaining an advantage. He goes through the horrifying experience of having bio-upgrades installed into his flesh.

Shiv has bio-actuators in both legs that allow him to jump across fifty foot gaps. He has an suprarenal stimulator next to his adrenaline gland. If he is injured in a battle the stimulator floods his body with excessive amounts of adrenaline to keep him alive. His deadliest weapon is how he earned his name. A long blade that springs out from his forearm.

Rising to the top of the orc clan he answers only to the head Boss. Through several deadly encounters, he leads an orc army in an assault on the city of Detroit. Does Shiv live or die? Will his army conquer the city or leave him in ruin?

Again, you'll have to get a copy of the book to find out.