tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88906298476848759022024-03-14T20:04:41.806+11:00fantasy fiction, social media and electronicsFor discussion of fantasy novels, and the dark, epic fantasy novels of T.P. Grish. Also, I discuss social media and Internet issues, gadgets, gaming and pure fiction!T.P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09922768578553870488noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8890629847684875902.post-25466617757800927472015-09-04T20:38:00.002+10:002015-09-04T20:54:55.720+10:00Planescape Torment<br />
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Planescape Torment is the kind of computer RPG that any fan of media and art, digital or otherwise, should experience.</h2>
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A personal, genuinely complex RPG whose brilliance outshines its bugs and foibles. </h2>
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just finished the game. Wow. It was an excellent game with the most
authentic role-playing I have seen. Role-playing, story and dialogue are
the most important parts of an RPG game for me, and this game has it in
abundance. The story line deals with issues regarding acceptance of
oneself, fate, free-will and morality.<br />
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There are choices that
influence alignment, many ability checks in conversation, and very
enjoyable conversations. This game had full companion banter and
conversation, and had done it better than any other game to date.
Companions interject in conversations, talk to each other, and you can
also talk to them. Each companion has extensive dialogue trees, and by
learning more about them and conversing with them skillfully, you unlock
new dialogue trees, experience and abilities. I was astonished to how
well this was implemented several times, one notable example being when I
talked to a companion about Morte, revealing more information about
him. Confronting Morte with this new information earned me new dialogue
options. Every attribute has an impact on gameplay, even a fighter can
use intelligence, wisdom and charisma. This allows you to roleplay any kind of Nameless
One. <br />
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There are flaws, though. The system was designed for
dialogue, and thus is unwieldy in combat. But combat is inevitable in
some areas that feature mobs of enemies that you cannot talk to,
therefore you are forced to deal with the weird combat system. Although
the cities are superb, some dungeons are badly designed, mostly
consisting of getting swarmed by large numbers of enemies of the same
type, although the boss fights are better. They should have gone all the
way with the role-playing focus and reduced the combat to a bare
minimum, or made more effort with the combat design.<br />
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It would
be nice if the game had more customization, but being focused on a set
character, that is inevitable. It seems like some options are a bit
overpowered. Although this doesn't matter too much in a game that
focuses on character growth, not being able to access the most awesome
equipment if one is not lawful good is a bit of a bummer, and some
character building choices are clearly superior to others.<br />
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There were a lot of bugs in the game, a huge amount. Even with the
official patch, items would disappear for no reason, quests would be
closed off because of faulty scripts, and there were major graphical
bugs involving spell use which took a while to learn how to fix. There
was also massive slowdown in some areas, with signs of lag and memory
leakage. This tended to spring up after playing for a long time, in some
cases whenever I scrolled the screen it would take two seconds of
freezing for the game to respond. The game works perfectly fast when
this bug does not rear its ugly head, and my computer is relatively new,
so it definitely should have no problems with the game. The developers said the
patch fixed the lag issue, but it did not completely fix it. I realize
there is a community patch which is said to be very, very, good, but I
always play a game pure my first time and there should not be this many
bugs.<br />
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I realized that, even though dialogue, story and
role-playing are the most important things in an RPG, they are not
enough. Convenient interface, smooth gameplay and level design does have
a huge impact, since it is a game being played and not a book being
read. Planescape's torments flaws are minor compared to its brilliance,
the journey left me revitalized as a fantasy-fan and avid reader and
lover or stories. 'Wow' is the best word to describe my feelings after
seeing the credits roll. It does not dethrone BG2 for me as the no.1
RPG, but is a very, very close second.<br />
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9.5/10 T.P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09922768578553870488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8890629847684875902.post-42392928641744453242013-08-05T15:21:00.000+10:002013-08-05T15:21:00.045+10:00'The Shard of Palrinah' Giveaway<br />
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T.P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09922768578553870488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8890629847684875902.post-32866045112981209012013-07-29T09:59:00.001+10:002013-07-29T10:00:22.614+10:00Apple Supreme Court Antitrust CaseThe Supreme Court Antitrust Case is based on collusion between Apple and other book retailers to collectively make deals with publishers, wherein publishers set minimum prices for books, and the retailers take a share of profits. This was done to resist Amazon's $9.99 pricing model for new paperbacks, which made it difficult for competitors to offer an attractive pricing proposition to consumers- because, as publishers claimed, $9.99 was not enough to cover costs.<br />
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This type of collusion does seem to be a clear Antitrust case, but it is not so. Some claim that the Court is going after the wrong party. After all, Apple, Nook and the other defendants were reacting to a predatory move by monolith Amazon, and thus spurring competition in the industry- resulting in lower prices overall. Why were the scrappy newcomers being charged for trying to compete with an overbearing industry heavyweight?<br />
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On the other hand, Amazon has risen to dominance due to its convenient interface and vast product offering. Perhaps this collusion is just as much as publishers trying to retain importance, as it is new eBook sellers trying to gain a foothold.<br />
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Source: <a href="http://business.time.com/2012/07/23/should-justice-drop-the-apple-ebook-lawsuit/">http://business.time.com/2012/07/23/should-justice-drop-the-apple-ebook-lawsuit/</a>T.P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09922768578553870488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8890629847684875902.post-50983656599272477872013-06-06T20:17:00.001+10:002013-06-06T20:17:32.251+10:00All Books, Including New 'The Shard Of Palrinah'!<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name">
Here's a list of all my books so far, including the newly released 'The Shard of Palrinah', sequel to 'Steel, Magick and Faith!' </h3>
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1) Steel, Magick and Faith: Book 1 of The Remus Rothwyn Chronicles<br />
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Buy Link:<br />
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Kindle: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Steel-Magick-Rothwyn-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B007P0UI3M">http://www.amazon.com/Steel-Magick-Rothwyn-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B007P0UI3M</a><br />
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Barnes and Noble Nook: <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/steel-magick-and-faith-tp-grish/1114304487">http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/steel-magick-and-faith-tp-grish/1114304487</a><br />
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Smashwords: <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/275856">https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/275856 </a><br />
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iTunes: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/au/book/steel-magick-and-faith/id595743785?mt=11">https://itunes.apple.com/au/book/steel-magick-and-faith/id595743785?mt=11 </a><br />
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Kobo: <a href="http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Steel-Magick-Faith-Book-The/book-QjJ5IuL1h0KBE-5aDOA0VA/page1.html">http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Steel-Magick-Faith-Book-The/book-QjJ5IuL1h0KBE-5aDOA0VA/page1.html</a><br />
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Sony: <a href="https://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/t-p-grish/steel-magick-and-faith-book-1-of-the-remus-rothwyn-chronicles/_/R-400000000000000955265">https://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/t-p-grish/steel-magick-and-faith-book-1-of-the-remus-rothwyn-chronicles/_/R-400000000000000955265</a><br />
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Diesel:<a href="http://www.diesel-ebooks.com/item/SW00000275856/Grish-T.-P.-Steel-Magick-and-Faith-Book-1-of-The-Remus-Rothwyn-Chronicles/1.html"> </a><a href="http://www.diesel-ebooks.com/item/SW00000275856/Grish-T.-P.-Steel-Magick-and-Faith-Book-1-of-The-Remus-Rothwyn-Chronicles/1.html">http://www.diesel-ebooks.com/item/SW00000275856/Grish-T.-P.-Steel-Magick-and-Faith-Book-1-of-The-Remus-Rothwyn-Chronicles/1.html
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Description:<br />
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In the ancient and wild world of Glenryth, Fey creatures and a nascent
humanity have come into conflict, the motives of each other mutually
unfathomable and alien.<br />
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Technological cults and Monotheistic
religions are worshipped, any suspicion of pagan or Fey magickal taint
is reviled. Prophets spread far and wide, offering hope and comfort to
the beleaguered masses. Mankind is not totally separate from the
energies that suffuse Glenryth, as an unfortunate few are born as
Touched.<br />
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When local dwarves put a curse upon the town of High
Peaks, Remus, the aloof and irritable woodcutter and sage, must try and
ebb the tide of xenophobic anger that could engulf himself and any other
folk that are labelled as outcasts. But when a caravan of technocrat
pilgrims fails to arrive, and the body of a local child is found in the
woodlands, Remus, along with the capricious Touched Elaina, must try to
understand the nature of morality in a world cloaked in suspicion and
fear, and, ultimately, to prevent a brewing war that could send the
region spiraling into chaos and destruction.<br />
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Author's Note:<br />
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This book is a work that has been years in the making, and it was
finished in a feverish few months. It is a dark fantasy with more greys
than blacks or whites, and themes of the nature of belief systems, and
the consequences of individual power.<br />
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2) The Shard of Palrinah: Book 2 of The Remus Rothwyn Chronicles<br />
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<span class="userContent">Kindle: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Shard-Palrinah-Rothwyn-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B00D3XJ1AQ" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Shard-Palrinah-Rothwyn-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B00D3XJ1AQ</a><br /> <br /> Smashwords: <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/321438" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/321438</a><br /> </span><br />
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Description:<br />
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After saving High Peaks from a devastating war between Humankind and
Fey, Remus and Elaina head to the grand city of Yondern to continue
their adventures, yearning for excitement and the chance to do good.<br />
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However,
the long-brewing political conflict between the Steelwielders and
Paragonites has erupted into open war, and try as they might, the
travelers cannot escape the eye of suspicious factions. Once-friendly
factions have turned wary, and they find themselves allying with those
who they would least expect.<br />
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An old friend, the bard Perfidian,
confronts them with troubling information, hinting at a deeper objective
to the brewing war, and possibly to an object of power that could wreak
devastation upon the land in the hands of the power-hungry.<br />
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The
three friends must discover what the Steelwielder technocrats and
Paragonite monks are truly seeking in a remote corner of Glenryth, in a
deadly game of cat and mouse involving dark and sinister forces, both
Human and otherwise.<br />
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This is the sequel to Book 1, Steel, Magick and Faith!<br />
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Author's Note:<br />
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<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show">The Shard of
Palrinah is the dark fantasy sequel to Steel, Magick and Faith. The
full-length novel is the result of a lot of love and sweat, and I am
excited about it being out!</span></span><br />
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3) Maldives Malady: A Tropical Adventure<br />
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Buy Link:<br />
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Kindle: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Maldives-Malady-Tropical-Adventure-ebook/dp/B00A96KUQE">http://www.amazon.com/Maldives-Malady-Tropical-Adventure-ebook/dp/B00A96KUQE</a><br />
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Kobo: <a href="http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Maldives-Malady-A-Tropical-Adventure/book-MWd96LT6SUW9xRHh1w02vQ/page1.html">http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Maldives-Malady-A-Tropical-Adventure/book-MWd96LT6SUW9xRHh1w02vQ/page1.html</a><br />
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Smashwords: <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/286903">https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/286903</a><br />
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Barnes and Noble Nook:<a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/maldives-malady-tp-grish/1114675938"> http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/maldives-malady-tp-grish/1114675938</a><br />
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iTunes: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/au/book/maldives-malady-tropical-adventure/id606569584">https://itunes.apple.com/au/book/maldives-malady-tropical-adventure/id606569584 </a><br />
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Sony: <a href="https://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/t-p-grish/maldives-malady-a-tropical-adventure/_/R-400000000000000966592">https://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/t-p-grish/maldives-malady-a-tropical-adventure/_/R-400000000000000966592 </a><br />
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Diesel: <a href="http://www.diesel-ebooks.com/item/SW00000286903/Grish-T.-P.-Maldives-Malady-A-Tropical-Adventure/1.html">http://www.diesel-ebooks.com/item/SW00000286903/Grish-T.-P.-Maldives-Malady-A-Tropical-Adventure/1.html</a><br />
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Description:<br />
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Dominic is an average University student who feels his life is stuck in a
rut. Although he has a job, good grades and friends, he feels like his
life is passing him by without him really living, or doing anything
outside the mundane and mainstream. <br />
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A trip to a seemingly
unknown island in the Maldives is the perfect opportunity for him to
have a unique and personal experience, so Dom sets off, alone. However
he finds that it is not so easy to escape the grasp of mediocrity and
uniformity that has enveloped his world, and he must reevaluate his
feelings about life, self-worth, and what makes an individual.<br />
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This
is a fictional short story with light drama and humour. It is set in a
fictional version of the real world, in which a mysterious island called
Goljaban exists among the Maldives islands.<br />
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Author's Note:<br />
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A short story I started writing whilst in University, and polished off
recently. I like to think it has a dry wit, and light drama elements. I
hope you enjoy it. <br />
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4) Betrayal: Opheria Tales 1<br />
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Kindle:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Betrayal-Opheria-Tales-1-ebook/dp/B00AZNONR8"> http://www.amazon.com/Betrayal-Opheria-Tales-1-ebook/dp/B00AZNONR8</a><br />
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Barnes and Noble Nook: <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/smashwords-book-273366-tp-grish/1115338418">http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/smashwords-book-273366-tp-grish/1115338418 </a><br />
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Nook: <a href="http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Betrayal-Opheria-Tales-1/book-_DATdQ5-lEO9qpbKqV8Mjg/page1.html">http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Betrayal-Opheria-Tales-1/book-_DATdQ5-lEO9qpbKqV8Mjg/page1.html </a><br />
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Sony: <a href="https://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/t-p-grish/betrayal-opheria-tales-1/_/R-400000000000001034379">https://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/t-p-grish/betrayal-opheria-tales-1/_/R-400000000000001034379 </a><br />
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Diesel: <a href="http://www.diesel-ebooks.com/item/SW00000275856/Grish-T.-P.-Steel-Magick-and-Faith-Book-1-of-The-Remus-Rothwyn-Chronicles/1.html">http://www.diesel-ebooks.com/item/SW00000273366/Grish-T.-P.-Betrayal-Opheria-Tales-1/1.html</a><br />
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Description:<br />
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In this debut fantasy / noir series, investigators Tomis and Oath travel
Opheria, a world in turmoil, seeking paid work from a variety of
clients.<br />
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Traveling the roads, they come across a town called
GrandOak. The town has seen better days, and has recently been annexed
by the powerful Magisterium. Tomis and Oath are contracted by a
mysterious woman to investigate the murder of her fiance, a
well-respected townsman.<br />
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The world of Opheria is a dangerous and
immoral place, and in their quest to find the truth about the murder,
the duo will have to face mortal danger, and unravel a web of lies and
betrayal.<br />
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Author's Note:<br />
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A short story series with a hard-boiled noir / crime plot, set in a medieval fantasy universe.
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in a gritty, medieval fantasy world. Opheria used to be a world ruled
by decadent, wealthy and corrupt empires, but massive rebellions rocked
and shattered the world, resulting in the Post-Rebellion world of many
isolated towns and crumbling cities, and factions grasping for power.
The perfect setting for mismatched investigators-for-hire to make a
living.<br /> <br /> Betrayal: Opheria Tales 1<br /> <br /> Traveling the roads,
investigators-for-hire Tomis and Oath come across a town called
GrandOak. The town has seen better days, and has recently been annexed
by the powerful Magisterium.<br /> <br /> Tomis and Oath are contracted by a
mysterious woman to investigate the murder of her fiance, a
well-respected townsman. The world of Opheria is a dangerous and immoral
place, and in their quest to find the truth about the murder, the duo
will have to face mortal danger, and unravel a web of lies and betrayal.<br /> <br />
Can Tomis and Oath solve the case for their client, the enigmatic and
seductive Lyrissa, before the murderer decides to end the
investigation... for good?<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Betrayal-Opheria-Tales-1-ebook/dp/B00AZNONR8" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Betrayal-Opheria-Tales-1-ebook/dp/B00AZNONR8</a><br /> <br /> If you enjoy it, please consider taking a peek at Steel, Magick and Faith!<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Steel-Magick-Rothwyn-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B007P0UI3M" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Steel-Magick-Rothwyn-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B007P0UI3M</a></span></span><br />
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I am about halfway done with The Shard of Palrinah: Book 2 of The Remus
Rothwyn Chronicles, it is the second preview on my author page preview
section: <a href="http://booksoftpgrish.blogspot.com.au/p/free-extracts-previews-and-goodies.html" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://booksoftpgrish.blog<span class="text_exposed_show">spot.com.au/p/free-extracts-previews-and-goodies.html</span></a><span class="text_exposed_show">.<br /> <br />
The novel sees the different human, and perhaps Fey, factions of
Glenryth fighting vociferously over an ancient artifact that holds the
promise of glory and power. Remus, Elaina and Perfidian must concoct a
plan to get to the artifact first, so the entire region doesn't suffer
being used as pawns on a chessboard. However, acquiring the tempting and
powerful artifact will not be the end of their problems.<br /> <br /> I am
also started on Torn Minds: Opheria Tales 2, a brand new fantasy noir
mystery involving hypnotism and mind control, and a corrupt conspiracy
Tomis and Oath must unravel. There are no extracts of this yet:<br /> <br /> The author page link above, also gives extra previews of existing novels, beyond what is found on the Amazon page.</span></span><br />
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Goodreads giveaway, and a couple of great promotions, my dark fantasy
novel Steel, Magick and Faith is on sale at Smashwords until January
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If you like it, I also got short stories for 99c, one a fantasy noir,
the other a humourous drama. They can be found at my author pages: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fauthor%2Ftpgrish&h=5AQH2Z-XI&s=1" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://amazon.com/author/tpgrish</a>, or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smashwords.com%2Fprofile%2Fview%2Fgritani&h=EAQHcn62q&s=1" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/gritani</a></span></span><br />
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Laurie's Blog put up an excellent review and giveaway of my dark fantasy book! <br />
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Of course, both books are available digitally and in paperback form from Amazon, please check out my easy-to-navigate author page for more details!<br />
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with Brandy saying 'Steel, Magick, and Faith is a gripping tale that
anyone can easily get lost in... Anyone who likes a good tale similar to
that of Lord of the Rings will love this tale full of steel, magick,
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I also did a comprehensive author interview at her site. Look at the link above. For post-specific links:<br />
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Review:<a href="http://www.brandynacole.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/steel-magick-and-faith-by-tp-grish.html"> http://www.brandynacole.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/steel-magick-and-faith-by-tp-grish.html</a><br />
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Interview: <a href="http://www.brandynacole.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/interview-with-tp-grish.html">http://www.brandynacole.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/interview-with-tp-grish.html</a><br />
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Oh, and she gave it a 4/5! <br />
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Digital Gaming store <a href="http://www.cnet.com.au/green-man-gaming-gives-aussie-gouging-discount-339343037.htm">Green Man Gaming</a> is taking a stand against inflated prices being suffered by Australian consumers, with a special discount code created to neutralize what is now a widely recognized phenomena of price gouging perpetrated on Australian consumers.<br />
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Allegedly, they were forced by publisher 2K to raise their game prices for Australian consumers, and the reason seems obvious. Less competition and regulation of pricing in Australia has resulted in gamers being exploited and disrespected as consumers, in this blogger's opinion, and driving them to find bargains online.<br />
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<a href="http://www.cnet.com.au/green-man-gaming-gives-aussie-gouging-discount-339343037.htm">The code, available on the cnet article and many other places,</a> supposedly can be used (at the moment, on a small number of titles) on any game where price inflation for Australia is raising the price well and beyond what others are paying.<br />
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In 2011, Australian gamers c<a href="http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/05/10/er-australia-gog-drops-geo-ip-check/">ircumvented price gouging on RPG title the Witcher 2, which was being sold on digital gaming store GoG (GoodOldGames)</a>, by selecting a different country of origin. This was not the fault of the company, which stated that it believed it was an invasion of privacy to send bots to determine someone's genuine country of origin, and that it was important to trust consumers- a worthy sentiment. This technique enabled Australian gamers to also receive the uncensored version, as the antiquated ratings law in Australia then forbade mature games. An R18+ does exist at the moment in most states in Australia, but is very recent, and its effects are yet to be seen.<br />
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Retailer explanations for the drastically increased Australian prices, in some cases almost twice what is paid overseas in countries with comparable currencies and standard of living, is the geographic isolation and small population of Australia. While these reasons could justify a small margin increase in Australian prices, it seems dubious that the severely bloated prices gamers in the technologically advanced country have to pay is due to these factors, and not other, more cynical ones.<br />
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<a href="http://booksoftpgrish.blogspot.com.au/">http://booksoftpgrish.blogspot.com.au/ </a>T.P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09922768578553870488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8890629847684875902.post-80747095499536120162013-01-12T00:35:00.002+11:002013-01-12T00:40:26.040+11:00Betrayal: Opheria Tales 1, a Fantasy NoirThe first book in my new series, Betrayal: Opheria Tales 1, is released! It is a mixture of dark noir crime thriller, set in a medieval fantasy world.<br />
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<a href="http://booksoftpgrish.blogspot.com.au/">http://booksoftpgrish.blogspot.com.au/ </a>T.P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09922768578553870488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8890629847684875902.post-80780971073996402942013-01-04T16:01:00.003+11:002013-01-05T09:14:42.322+11:00My Promotion Pages on AskDavid.comCheck out some of the interactive promo pages on AskDavid.com! Thanks! <br />
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My excellent book promotion page on AskDavid.com for Steel, Magick and Faith! <a href="http://askdavid.com/reviews/book/dark-fantasy/3371" target="_blank">Steel, Magick and Faith (Book 1 of The Remus Rothwyn ...</a><br />
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My excellent book promotion page on AskDavid.com for Maldives Malady: A Tropical Adventure <a href="http://askdavid.com/reviews/book/tropical-adventure/3372" target="_blank">Maldives Malady - A Tropical Adventure</a><br />
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<a href="http://booksoftpgrish.blogspot.com.au/">http://booksoftpgrish.blogspot.com.au/ </a>T.P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09922768578553870488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8890629847684875902.post-18026208613365822572012-12-31T07:48:00.000+11:002012-12-31T07:48:13.725+11:00Blog Hop For Books Blog Hop For Books is a great site for authors to get their work out there via a snippet (or extract) from their novel, or from an interview whose questions can be selected from a pre-made list (or made up yourself). Getting my content on the site was so easy, and the owner of the site was prompt in adding them, and clear about the process.<br />
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<a href="http://theindielist.weebly.com/fantasy.html">http://theindielist.weebly.com/fantasy.html</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.brandynacole.blogspot.com.au/p/promotion.html">http://www.brandynacole.blogspot.com.au/p/promotion.html </a><br />
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<a href="http://addictedtoebooks.com/node/2256">http://addictedtoebooks.com/node/2256 </a><br />
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<a href="http://writetobreathe.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=301">http://writetobreathe.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=301</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.bookmatchers.com//?s=steel%2C+magick+and+faith">http://www.bookmatchers.com//?s=steel%2C+magick+and+faith</a><br />
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<a href="http://askdavid.com/reviews/book/dark-fantasy/3371">http://askdavid.com/reviews/book/dark-fantasy/3371</a><br />
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<b>Upcoming Spotlights:</b><br />
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<a href="http://lauriethoughts-reviews.blogspot.com.au/">http://lauriethoughts-reviews.blogspot.com.au/ </a> (January 20th, 2013)<br />
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<b>Amazon: </b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Steel-Magick-Rothwyn-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B007P0UI3M">http://www.amazon.com/Steel-Magick-Rothwyn-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B007P0UI3M</a><br />
Avg. Review Score: 4.5/5 - Praising enjoyable story, realistic, deep characters and interactions<br />
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<b>Goodreads: </b><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16108557-steel-magick-and-faith"> http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16108557-steel-magick-and-faith</a><br />
Avg. Review Score: 3.3/5 - Praise of complex, interesting characters, villains and heroes, and dialogue<br />
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<b>Maldives Malady: A Tropical Adventure </b><br />
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<a href="http://www.bookmatchers.com//?s=maldives+malady">http://www.bookmatchers.com//?s=maldives+malady</a><br />
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<a href="http://booksoftpgrish.blogspot.com.au/">http://booksoftpgrish.blogspot.com.au/ </a></span></span> T.P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09922768578553870488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8890629847684875902.post-12691646915041407052012-12-27T22:16:00.001+11:002012-12-27T22:16:08.325+11:00Ask David, promotion site for ebooksAsk David is a website set up to enable ebook authors to post their books on the site, where users can review, view the author's websites, and share the book with their friends over social media. Your book will be advertised on Ask David's twitter feed.<br />
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You can add your book to the site with a quick form, with a possible waiting list, just add your book's information from Amazon.com, and a unique description. Check it out. <br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17156434">Steel, Magick and Faith</a>
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by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6564301.T_P_Grish" style="text-decoration: none;">T.P. Grish</a>
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T.P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09922768578553870488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8890629847684875902.post-26897873238528382072012-12-21T14:38:00.001+11:002012-12-21T14:38:45.983+11:00A Neat Blog 1Brandy Nacole has a blog all about writing and authors located here:<br />
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My novel, Steel, Magick and Faith, is promo'd there, and will soon be reviewed!<br />
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<a href="http://booksoftpgrish.blogspot.com.au/">http://booksoftpgrish.blogspot.com.au/ </a> T.P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09922768578553870488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8890629847684875902.post-3970598038345925752012-12-17T18:35:00.001+11:002012-12-17T18:35:40.644+11:00Maldives Malady is a great short story for holiday readingMaldives Malady, also 99c, is a lightly humorous holiday story featuring
Dominic, a young man trying to find his own uniqueness in a bland and
mediocre world. A chance to explore a seemingly unknown island is the
perfect opportunity for this. Great holiday reading in short story form!<br />
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<i>'Hey Dom, how you doin'?' a voice boomed. It was Ben. They proceeded
to talk about the upcoming exams, which were deceptively close as it was
week 10 at the moment. Yes, they would be alright. Yes, they would meet
up afterwards. No, he hadn't studied more than Ben had. As he clapped
the phone closed after the genial conversation reached its natural
nadir, he had forgotten most of what had been said'<br /><br />'He walked a
few more steps. He could see nothing now except for the thick trees and
long ferns and grasses that surrounded him. He was enveloped into the
confined space between trees, surrounded by the jungle heat and staccato
chirps... This continued for a seemingly oppressive amount of time, and
he began to doubt his decision. To come to this place. To take a chance
with his life, which was going in the right direction'</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Maldives-Malady-Tropical-Adventure-ebook/dp/B00A96KUQE">http://www.amazon.com/Maldives-Malady-Tropical-Adventure-ebook/dp/B00A96KUQE </a><br />
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<a href="http://booksoftpgrish.blogspot.com.au/">http://booksoftpgrish.blogspot.com.au/ </a>T.P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09922768578553870488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8890629847684875902.post-21432075638155869902012-12-17T18:34:00.000+11:002012-12-17T18:34:09.071+11:00Great Reviews for Steel, Magick and Faith<b>Some great reviews for my dark fantasy epic</b><br />
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<b>-'Steel, Magick and Faith is written in such a way that it is reminiscent of Lord of the Rings' <br />-'I had to look up the meanings of some of the words. I personally really enjoy when I am challenged like that, and loved it. <img alt="Smiley" border="0" src="http://www.kindleboards.com/Smileys/default/smiley.gif" /> I'm looking forward to reading the next book to see what the next set of adventures will bring!'<br />-'The
story line was good, the characters were honorable, vindictive, evil,
mysterious, stubborn, magical, everything that heroes and villains
should be'<br />-'If you're a fantasy fan and enjoy a touch of realism in your stories then you will enjoy this book'</b><br />
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<b>'It was compared to Lord of the Rings! LOTR! Awesome!'</b><br />
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<b><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Steel-Magick-Rothwyn-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B007P0UI3M" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Steel-Magick-Rothwyn-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B007P0UI3M</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16108557-steel-magick-and-faith" target="_blank">http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16108557-steel-magick-and-faith</a></b><br />
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<a href="http://booksoftpgrish.blogspot.com.au/">http://booksoftpgrish.blogspot.com.au/ </a></b>T.P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09922768578553870488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8890629847684875902.post-13720143517727152862012-12-11T08:39:00.003+11:002012-12-11T08:39:37.349+11:0099c Dark Fantasy Novel, Steel, Magick and Faith, on sale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-koEQNDvvCTQ/ULLdtonh4bI/AAAAAAAAABA/90zCP00LUE4/s1600/SteelMagickFaithWIP5ja.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-koEQNDvvCTQ/ULLdtonh4bI/AAAAAAAAABA/90zCP00LUE4/s200/SteelMagickFaithWIP5ja.jpg" width="131" /></a></div>
Steel, Magick and Faith is a full-length, dark, epic fantasy novel set in a world where mythological creatures and magick exist. However the world is not a black-and-white high fantasy, rather it is grim, realistic, and all the factions and characters have their own motivations, perspectives and justifications for what they do. Humans are largely influenced by technocratic and religious cults, and villages and towns dot the wild wilderness, with a few large cities of might.<br />
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Reviews said, that characters were 'honourable, vindictive, evil, mysterious, stubborn, magical, everything that heroes and villains should be', and that fans of realistic fantasy would enjoy the book.<br />
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Read the reviews, and a free sample of the book here:<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Steel-Magick-Rothwyn-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B007P0UI3M/">http://www.amazon.com/Steel-Magick-Rothwyn-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B007P0UI3M/</a><br />
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This is quality fantasy, only for 99c this holiday season.<br />
<i><br />'Then somewhere in the fickle mists of creation came humanity,
clawing and afraid, grasping and ambitious. Enveloped in a dangerous
world, these creatures lived as scavengers; afraid of the greater things
of the world. They were beset by disease, lack of claws or fangs, and
the lack of habitat to call their own. These fleshy, naked beings were
doomed to die of attrition... Ancient forces began to pay attention to
the growing incursion, plaguing them, slaying stragglers at night. But
still the humans held on to the edge of the precipice, knuckles white
with effort'<br /><br />'Around its face were three plates of natural
chitin, one on its forehead, and two on its cheeks, flexing around its
massive jaw. Remus swung his hand-axe just in time to deflect a savage
bite, smashing against the monster's large teeth. The Feybeast had
gotten close enough that Remus could smell the fetid breath of its
salivating jaw and see its yellowing fangs'<br /><br />'He could not deny
the nobility he saw in many different people, bits and pieces of
nobility that shined through under pressure. The guards who risked their
lives to protect the villagers, Markham who flew at the dangerous
dwarf, swords flashing; even an Eruthian merchant who stopped in his
journey to share tales with complete strangers'</i> <br />
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Maldives Malady, also 99c, is a lightly humorous holiday story featuring Dominic, a young man trying to find his own uniqueness in a bland and mediocre world. A chance to explore a seemingly unknown island is the perfect opportunity for this.<br />
<br />
<i>'Hey Dom, how you doin'?' a voice boomed. It was Ben. They proceeded
to talk about the upcoming exams, which were deceptively close as it was
week 10 at the moment. Yes, they would be alright. Yes, they would meet
up afterwards. No, he hadn't studied more than Ben had. As he clapped
the phone closed after the genial conversation reached its natural
nadir, he had forgotten most of what had been said'<br /><br />'He walked a
few more steps. He could see nothing now except for the thick trees and
long ferns and grasses that surrounded him. He was enveloped into the
confined space between trees, surrounded by the jungle heat and staccato
chirps... This continued for a seemingly oppressive amount of time, and
he began to doubt his decision. To come to this place. To take a chance
with his life, which was going in the right direction'</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Maldives-Malady-Tropical-Adventure-ebook/dp/B00A96KUQE">http://www.amazon.com/Maldives-Malady-Tropical-Adventure-ebook/dp/B00A96KUQE </a><i></i><br />
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<br />Look out for the epic, dark fantasy ebooks of Goodreads-rated author T.P. Grish at:<br />
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