The Darren Groth Blog
July 8, 2013
News Book Titles, Books, Cosmetic Surgery, ebooks, Exciting Press, New Title, Novels, Plastic Surgery, Readers, The Umbilical Word 1 Comment
With the imminent Exciting Press publication of my 2008 work, The Umbilical Word, I’ve decided the novel needs some cosmetic surgery. Nothing too drastic. No collagen in the prose or liposuction of the plot. Just a small alteration to the face of the book.
A title-job.
But rather than entrust this delicate operation to my own shaky-handed devices, I’m entrusting it to an expert:
You!
May 26, 2013
News Amazon, Authors, Books, ebooks, Exciting Press, Free Books, Free Downloads, Kindle, Kindling, Monica Bloom, Nick Earls, Novels Leave a comment
As I write this, people all across North America are scrambling (yes, SCRAMBLING) to download a free e-copy of my novel, Kindling. At the same time, they are resisting the temptation to repeat the dose with noted public brainwasher, Nick Earls, and his work, Monica Bloom.
Why so?
Because no one wants to live under the tyranny that will ensue if Earls is victorious. Sure, Nick presents as a humble Australian artisan; a benevolent genius who authors stories as luminous as his work to aid humanity. Don’t be fooled: if, at the conclusion of May 28, the man known in closed literary circles as “The Cocked Fist” (see picture above) has more freebies shared to his name than mine, the entire world will go to Hell. Your children, and your children’s children, will suffer under an oppressive regime of eminently likeable characters and delightfully crafted narratives. This is Hunger Games, people. Minus the hunger. And without the games.
So do the right thing. Get your complimentary copy of Kindling and play your part in ensuring the stable, loving, entirely problem-free world we all love and cherish is maintained.
And be careful with any retort Earls may have to this missive.
This is a man who wrote The Fix.
April 27, 2013
News Amazon, Aussie Fiction, Aussie Literature, Aussie Writers, Authors, Autism, Autism Fiction, Autism Writing, Books, Darren Groth, ebooks, Exciting Press, Kindle, Kindling, Literary Fiction, Literature, Nazis, New Books, New Novels, Novels, Published, Suspense, Thrillers, Vampires, Writing, Writing Books, YA Lit, Young Adult Literature, Zombies Leave a comment
Courtesy of the fine folk at Exciting Press, Kindling is available for the first time in the Home of the Brave and in the True North, Strong and Free.
Now, apart from continental accessibility, what’s different about this publication compared to the original Aussie release in 2010?
As you can see from this extensive list, the work is TOTALLY different, barely recognizable from before. So, grab the new and improved Kindling while internet stocks last!
(Warning: Some of the statements above may be the product of author hubris and/or inebriation…)
Kindling in Kindle format for North America – buy the US version here and the CAN version here.
March 6, 2013
News Authors, Autism, Autism Fiction, Autism Writing, Book Covers, Books, Darren Groth, ebooks, Exciting Press, Fiction, Kindle, Kindling, Novels, Will Entrekin Leave a comment
With the US/Canada ebook release of Kindling mere days away, here’s an insider’s view of the hot new cover (you see what I did there?). Two burning thumbs-up to Exciting Press Creative Director, Will Entrekin, for his fine work.
One thing about this confronting image – it ought to make fans concerned for Kieran’s safety very angry. I can imagine the hate-mail arriving already:
You sent your 10 year old, autism-diagnosed protagonist into this fiery maelstrom!? Really!? What sort of sicko author does that!? What sort of monster are you!?
(Note to self: send your next 10 year old, autism-diagnosed protagonist to a lovely inviting forest, full of marshmallows and rainbows and dolphins…and zombies.)
January 22, 2013
News Authors, Backlist, Book Deal, Books, Digital Publishers, Exciting Press, Fiction Novels, Indie Publishers, Kindling, Most Valuable Potential, Nick Earls, Novels, Publishing Contract, The Procrastinator, The Umbilical Word, Will Entrekin, Writing, Writing Books Leave a comment
(Pic Source: James Hibberd)
Exciting Press figures my venn diagram is a little more adjacent than Snooki’s.
In a deal announced by Exciting’s Creative Director, Will Entrekin, the cutting edge US indie publisher and I have signed a four book deal, encompassing my backlist quartet of novels – Kindling, The Umbilical Word, Most Valuable Potential and The Procrastinator. The deal permits me to join a stable of wonderful writing talent that includes James Brown, Kurt Wenzel and Aussie literary icon, Nick Earls.
I’m really thrilled about the opportunities ahead with this partnership. It represents a new lease of life for all my once-upon-a-time-in-print works. Particularly gratifying is that, for the first time in any format, Kindling will be available in North America.
Stay tuned for release details and dates. And if you’re a fan of Snooki, I’m sorry this post was so long.
September 5, 2012
Real Writer Authors, Books, Do's and Don'ts, Emerging Authors, No Excuses, Novels, Real Writer, Rejections, Writing, Writing Books, Writing Novels, Writing Workshops Leave a comment
Real writers don’t make excuses.
People have told me I have a lot of ‘life’ excuses to not write. I have a beautiful wife. I have two wondrous kids, one of whom has autism. I enjoy time with friends and family. I work. I have a mortgage. I am the ultimate armchair sports fan. I never turn down a beer. I have an unhealthy fondness for karaoke.
