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New on Audible!

2012-03-08T14:50:00.004-05:00

Two more Gryphonwood titles have hit the virtual shelves on Audible.com with iTunes and Amazon to follow!

Seabird by Sherry Thompson
When Cara Marshall is transported to Narenta, she is proclaimed champion of its people against the sorcerous daemagos. Amid the grateful welcomes, Cara protests that she has been "world-napped", and wants neither her title nor her mission. "They've got the wrong person and they're going to get me killed because they won't admit it." With no knowledge of weapons or magic, can she save the Narentans and find her way home?

Click here to buy your copy today!

Icefall: A Dane Maddock Adventure by David Wood

When the bones of the Magi are stolen from their resting place in a German cathe

dral, the whispered words of a dying priest catapult Dane Maddock and Bones Bonebrake into the midst of a deadly race to solve a centuries-old conspiracy. Danger lurks at every turn, and no one knows where the clues will lead... or what they will uncover. From ancient cathedrals to hidden temples to icy mountain peaks, Dane and Bones must outrun and outwit their enemies in the thrilling adventure - Icefall.

Buy it on Audible!

Brand New Audiobook from Gryphonwood!

2012-03-02T09:10:00.003-05:00

Great news! Flank Hawk, book one of the First Civilization's Legacy series by Terry W. Ervin II has just been released in audiobook form! Don't miss this epic tale narrated by Michael A. Slusser!

What happens when fire-breathing dragons battle Stukas for aerial supremacy over a battlefield? Can an earth wizard's magic defeat a panzer? Krish, a farmhand turned mercenary, witnesses this and much more as he confronts the Necromancer King's new war machines resurrected from before the First Civilization's fall. Worse yet, a wounded prince tasks Krish to find the fabled Colonel of the West and barter the royal family's malevolent Blood-Sword for a weapon to thwart the Necromancer King's victory. Flank Hawk is set in the distant future where magic exists and brutish ogres are more than a child's nightmare.

Buy it now at Audible.com

E-Book Replacement- Magic Mirror

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We have finally (we hope) managed to correct a series of bizarre technical problems with the e-book version of Magic Mirror by Sean Ellis. If you purchased a corrupted ebook, please contact us at editor [ at ] gryphonwoodpress dot com, tell us where you bought it and in what format, and we will gladly send you a clean file. Thank you for your patience and your support of Sean and Gryphonwood.

Music to Our Ears!

2012-02-11T12:28:00.002-05:00

Okay, it's not technically music, but several Gryphonwood books are now available in audio form through Audible, iTunes and Amazon, with more on the way.

Currently you can listen to:

Pennies for the Ferryman and Rider by Jim Bernheimer
Dourado, Cibola and Quest by David Wood
Death Dealt the Hand by John E. Bailor
The Silver Serpent by David Debord

More audiobooks are in production and will be available soon!

Gearing up at Gryphonwood!

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It's a busy time at Gryphonwood! Last month we released Dead Eye: The Skinwalker Conspiracies by Jim Bernheimer. This long-awaited sequel to Dead Eye: Pennies for the Ferryman is now sitting at #1 in Conspiracy Theories (we know, weird category) and is also on the bestseller charts in Horror and Occult.

Today we are pleased to announce the release of Magic Mirror by Sean Ellis. Sean is a well-known thriller author whose most recent book, Callsign: King (co-authored with Jeremy Robinson) spent several weeks high on the Action-Adventure charts. Magic Mirror is a fast-paced science thriller- a bit of Clive Cussler and a bit of Michael Crichton.

It begins with a mysterious disappearance....it will end with a world on the edge of destruc

tion.

Twenty years ago, Derrick Sayler made a fantastic breakthrough, then vanished off the face of the earth. When Michael Rook, an environmental engineer with a deadly secret, finds a car belonging to the missing genius in a remote Oregon lake, the question of Sayler's fate appears to be answered. But Rook's discovery uncovers something far more immediate...and infinitely more dangerous. Willoughby Bane, Sayler's s former partner, is poised to unveil Magic Mirror, a magnetic-levitation space launch facility in the Canadian wilderness, but he cannot escape his obsession with his long-lost partner. Rook's search for the unbelievable truth will put him on a collision course with Bane and Magic Mirror.

Praise for Sean Ellis“Magic Mirror quickly builds up steam into an action packed thrill ride full of mystery, adventure, and a touch of the paranormal. Sean Ellis has written a story that will keep you reading until the wee hours.” --Rick Nichols, author of Survivor's Affair and The Affairs of Men

“Sean Ellis’ Magic Mirror successfully blends the action-adventure of Clive Cussler with the paranormal flair of Dean Koontz—a unique and exciting combination that serves this high octane mystery well.” --Rick Chesler, author of Wired Kingdom and kiDNApped

Looking ahead, we will soon be releasing Blood Sword, the sequel to Terry W. Ervin II's debut fantasy, Flank Hawk. There's even more coming after that, but we'll save that news for later.

New Books from Gryphonwood Authors

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Gryphonwood authors Jim Bernheimer and Alan Baxter have each recently released new books. Here's a little bit about each book:

Jim just published his novella, Confessions of a D-List Supervillain.

“Being a supervillain means never having to say you’re sorry … Unless it’s to the judge or the parole board. Even then, you don’t really have to. It’s not like it’s going to change the outcome or anything.”

Those are the words of Calvin Matthew Stringel, better known as Mechani-Cal. He’s a sarcastic, down on his luck armored villain. Follow his exploits as he gets swept up in a world domination scheme gone wrong and ends up working for this weak willed, mercy loving heroes. Immerse yourself in his epic battles and see what it’s like to be an outsider looking in at a world that few have ever experienced.

Climb into Cal’s battlesuit and join him on his journey. Will he avoid selling out his principles for a paycheck and a pardon? Can he resist the camaraderie of being on a super team? Does he fall prey to the ample charms of the beautiful Olympian Aphrodite? How will he survive the jealous schemes of Ultraweapon, who wears armor so powerful it makes Cal’s look like a museum piece?

See the world of “righteous do-gooders through the eyes of someone who doesn’t particularly care for them.

And remember - Losing an argument with a group of rioters isn’t a good excuse to start lobbing tear gas indiscriminately at them. You’ve only got so many rounds and it’s going to be a long day, so make sure you get as many as possible with each one."

Alan has released Write the Fight Right, a how-to book on writing fight scenes based on Alan's popular workshop of the same name.

A fiction writer's resource for creating realistic, convincing fight scenes.Author and martial arts instructor, Alan Baxter, presents a short, ~12,000 word, ebook describing all the things a writer needs to consider when writing fight scenes. Baxter's experience from decades as a career martial artist make this book a valuable resource for writers who want to understand what fighting is all about - what it really feels like and what does and doesn't work - and how to factor those things into their writing to make their fight scenes visceral, realistic page turners. Baxter won't tell you how to write, but he will tell you what makes a great fight scene.

Get Half off of Gryphonwood Ebooks!

2011-03-06T12:55:00.004-05:00

It's Read an Ebook Week at Smashwords, and all Gryphonwood novels are 50% off. Smashwords offers just about any format you could want, including .mobi for Kindle readers and .epub for Nook, Kobo, etc... Just choose the books you want, and enter RAE50 at checkout to get your 50% discount. Enjoy a great book for less than the price of a cup of Starbucks' coffee. What are you waiting for?

Great New Review of Flank Hawk!

2010-11-25T19:24:00.002-05:00

Check out this great review of Flank Hawk by Terry W. Ervin II. Among other things, the reviewer says,

"There is barely a chapter that goes by before something new and unexpected is thrown into the plot... All in all there are a number of wonderful characters in this book and I commend the author on such a well-written book. I highly recommend this book for all those readers who love fantasy and science fiction."

Another Gryphonwood Halloween Giveaway!

2010-10-28T19:13:00.002-04:00

It's time for another Gryphonwood Halloween giveaway! Dark Places, the new anthology from Gryphonwood, features short stories from the whole Gryphonwood crew! This weekend only, you can get it for free at Smashwords, by entering the following code at checkout: AD94N

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/27901

You can also get it on Kindle and Kobo (Barnes and Noble), but not for free. Check it out!

Our Catalog

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Booksellers may order Gryphonwood titles from the publisher at wholesale prices. Books are returnable to the publisher in accordance with our returns policy. To place an order, contacts us at books[at]gryphonwoodpress.com.

THRILLERS

Dourado (Dane Maddock Adventures #1) by David Wood

ISBN: 978-0979573842

$9.99

A sunken treasure. An ancient Biblical artifact. A mystery as old as humankind. On January 25, 1829, the Portuguese brig Dourado sank off the coast of Indonesia, losing its cargo of priceless treasures from the Holy Land. One of these lost relics holds the key to an ancient mystery. But someone does not want this treasure to come to light. When her father is mysteriously murdered while searching for the Dourado, Kaylin Maxwell hires treasure hunter and former Navy Seal Dane Maddock and his partner Uriah "Bones" Bonebrake, to locate the Dourado, and recover a lost Biblical artifact, the truth behind which could shake the foundations of the church, and call into question the fundamentally held truths of human existence. Join Dane and Bones on a perilous adventure that carries them from the depths of the Pacific to ancient cities of stone as they unravel the mystery of the Dourado.

Cibola (Dane Maddock Adventures #2) by David Wood

ISBN: 978-0979573873

$9.99

1539- In a remote Spanish outpost, one man holds the secret to the greatest treasure and deadliest secret in human history. Utah, Present Day Cave paintings in a newly-discovered Indian site provide evidence that Christ visited the New World. Or do they? Dane Maddock returns in another unforgettable adventure! When Dane rescues beautiful archaeologist Jade Ihara , he joins her on a search for the legendary Seven Cities of Cibola. Cibola takes the reader on a journey across the American southwest, where the ruins of the mysterious Anasazi hide deadly secrets, creatures long-forgotten lie in wait, and foes lurk around every corner. Dane and his partner "Bones" Bonebrake must decipher clues from the fabled Copper Scroll, outwit their enemies, and be the first to unlock the secret of Cibola.

Quest- (Dane Maddock Adventures #3) by David Wood

ISBN: 0983765502

$9.99

149 B.C.- Escaping just ahead of the invading Roman legions, a Carthaginian soldier carries an ancient secret to places unknown.

1925- Percy Fawcett launches his final expedition into the Amazon, but what is his true objective?

Dane Maddock is back. Deep in the Amazon, a university group encounters a horror beyond their darkest nightmares and vanishes without a trace. Called upon to undertake a daring rescue mission, Dane and Bones must trace the true path of Percy Fawcett's final expedition, but the secret that lies at the end of the search might be even deadlier than the enemies who seek it. From the streets of London, to remote islands in the Atlantic, to the deadly jungles of the Amazon, Dane and Bones must penetrate a secret lost to history, on their deadliest Quest.

Magic Mirror by Sean Ellis

ISBN: 0983765529

$9.99

It begins with a mysterious disappearance....it will end with a world on the edge of destruction. Twenty years ago, Derrick Sayler made a fantastic breakthrough, then vanished off the face of the earth. When Michael Rook, an environmental engineer with a deadly secret, finds a car belonging to the missing genius in a remote Oregon lake, the question of Sayler's fate appears to be answered. But Rook's discovery uncovers something far more immediate...and infinitely more dangerous. Willoughby Bane, Sayler's former partner, is poised to unveil Magic Mirror, a magnetic-levitation space launch facility in the Canadian wilderness, but he cannot escape his obsession with his long-lost partner. Rook's search for the unbelievable truth will put him on a collision course with Bane and Magic Mirror.

Dealt the Hand by John E. Bailor

ISBN: 978-0979573897

$9.99

When Special Agent Trevor Byrne investigates the hasty approval of an experimental AIDS treatment, he uncovers a plot by genetics lab DNAY to unleash a deadly toxin on the world. Can Trevor stop DNAY before it's too late? James Rollins says of Death Dealt the Hand, “Tautly drawn. Razor sharp. An outstanding debut novel.”

Into the Woods by David Wood and David S. Wood

ISBN: 978-0982508725

$7.99

Set against the backdrop of colonial America, Into the Woods is the story of pioneer and patriot Jonathan Wood. Straining against the bonds of Tidewater society, and tempted by an ancient legend, Jonathan's sense of adventure leads him "Over the Mountains" of southwest Virginia. Perils abound for this brave pioneer, who must face threats from the native tribes, the British, and even more sinister enemies, while fighting for the woman he loves and the land that will not let go of his heart. Based on a true story, Into the Woods is a tale of adventure, love, loss, and the triumph of the human spirit.

DARK FICTION AND URBAN FANTASY

Pennies for the Ferryman (Dead Eye #1) by Jim Bernheimer

ISBN: 978-0979573880

$9.99

My name is Mike Ross. I'm a Ferryman. I help people with ghost problems, or ghosts with people problems. Funny thing, no one ever helps me with my problems. Civil War ghosts bent on killing me, Skinwalkers who just want my body, and a vindictive spirit linked both to my bloodline and my destiny... It turns out the dead still hold a good deal of influence over the world, and they don't want to give it up. I'm in way over my head. Fortunately, I'm too stubborn to quit.

The Skinwalker Conspiracies (Dead Eye #2) by Jim Bernheimer

ISBN: 0983765510

$9.99

My name is Mike Ross and I’m a Ferryman – like in the Greek myth. I didn’t ask for, or really want, the job, but I’m trying to make the best of it. Most ghosts are okay and just need a little help to get where they need to go. Unfortunately, there are lots of exceptions, like power-mad psychopaths, spirits still trying to fight battles long since lost, and the worst of the lot – the Skinwalkers. They live vicariously by possessing people and controlling them like puppet masters. Then they toss them aside when they’ve outlived their usefulness. One of them stole my father fifteen years ago, and now I’m going to make that ghost pay.

RealmShift (Isiah Duology #1) by Alan Baxter

ISBN: 978-0982508749

$9.99

Isiah is having a tough time. The Devil is making his job very difficult. Samuel Harrigan is a murdering low-life who used ancient black magic to escape a deal with the Devil. Now he's on the trail of a crystal skull that he believes will complete his effots to evade Lucifer. But Lucifer wants Samuel's soul for eternity and refuses to wait a second longer for it. Now Isiah must protect Samuel and keep the Devil at bay, because Isiah needs Samuel's search for the skull to continue... ...not for Samuel's sake, but for the sake of all humankind. RealmShift is an engrossing dark fantasy thriller; a fascinating exploration of the nature of belief and its effect on the world. Magic, action, and intrigue, from dank city streets to the depths of hell and beyond.

MageSign (Isiah Duology #2) by Alan Baxter

ISBN: 978-0982508756

$9.99

The Zombie-Driven Life by David Wood

ISBN: 1461189276

$7.99

High school nobody Kenan is doing just fine in the midst of the zombie apocalypse, thank you very much, but when his dream girl Katy comes stumbling around the corner, she turns his world upside-down as they embark on a nightmarish road trip that leads to the very source of the plague of the walking dead. An action-packed horror tale laced with dark humor.

FANTASY AND SCIENCE FICTION

Flank Hawk (Firs Civilization's Legacy #2) by Terry W. Ervin II

ISBN: 978-0982508701

$12.99

Blood Sword (First Civilization's Legacy #1) by Terry W. Ervin II

ISBN: 0983765537

$12.99

The Necromancer King has been defeated and his surviving forces are in retreat. But a new threat marches against the Kingdom of Keesee, promising destruction. Scouting along the western frontier, Flank Hawk and Grand Wizard Seelain discover an army massing, the army of Fendra Jolain, Goddess of Healing. Weakened and battle weary, Keesee and her allies cannot withstand Fendra Jolain’s powerful army of men and beasts arrayed against them. One hope of survival remains: Retrieve the Blood Sword from the immortal Colonel of the West and bring its sinister strength to the battlefield. Every day is one day closer to utter defeat. Even if Flank Hawk can deliver the Blood Sword to King Tobias’s hand in time, will the malevolent blade’s magic be enough?

Rider (Spirals of Destiny #1) by Jim Bernheimer

ISBN: 978-0982508763

$9.99

Forget everything you thought you knew about unicorns and maidens... A unicorn is not supposed to survive the death of its rider, but Majherri did. Now he is a pariah, mistrusted by the Greater Herd. To reclaim his lost honor and status, he will entrust the remnants of his life to a new human female while unraveling the mystery of his continued existence. Kayleigh Reese is not Battle Maiden material. She's three years older than any other recruit and has enjoyed a peaceful, nomadic life working with her artist mother. The rigors of joining the High-King's elite unicorn cavalry are clearly not for her. Now, with a bond to Majherri, she must overcome her mother's disapproval, the ire of her commanding officer and fellow trainees, and, most importantly, the secrets of her unicorn's past if she is to become a legendary warrior. To prevail, they must quickly come together as a team and unlock the powerful and dangerous magic inside them.

The Silver Serpent (Absent Gods #1) by David Debord

ISBN: 978-0979573811

$14.99

The frost creeps again... Taught the sword from childhood, Shanis Malan's only dream is to be a soldier, but a woman cannot join the Galdoran army. She thinks her dream has come true when Prince Lerryn hosts a tournament in her town, but circumstances snatch her from her home and carry her into the midst of a quest for a legendary artifact that can save the world from the minions of Tichris the Ice King. Join Shanis and her friends on a perilous quest for the Silver Serpent.

Keeper of the Mists (Absent Gods #2) by David Debord

ISBN: 0982508794

$9.99

Destiny, or perhaps mere chance, has chosen Shanis Malan to be the bearer of the Silver Serpent, the one prophesied to bring an end to decades of clan war, but a pretender has risen in the East, and enemies invade her homeland on all sides. Will she choose the path that leads back to the home she loves, or will she accept her destiny and face the Keeper of the Mists? David Debord's memorable series continues in this second book of The Absent Gods series.

Seabird (The Narentan Tumults #1) by Sherry Thompson

ISBN: 978-0979573828

$15.99

When Cara Marshall is transported to Narenta, she is proclaimed champion of its people against the sorcerous daemagos. Amid the grateful welcomes, Cara protests that she has been "world-napped," and wants neither her title nor her mission. "They've got the wrong person and they're going to get me killed because they won't admit it." With no knowledge of weapons or magic, can she save the Narentans and find her way home?

Earthbow: Vol. 1 and 2 (The Narentan Tumults #2) by Sherry Thompson

ISBN: 978-0982508732

$9.99

And so begins the warleader's descent into darkness... Cenoc, the selfstyled Lord of Latimus, learns of hidden treasures that can make him even more powerful. Few dare oppose his will, even as they witness his growing madness. However, a remnant stand in his way: a newly knighted young man who is torn between his mission and an overwhelming desire for revenge; an enchanter-initiate who finds himself facing terrors even greater than the danger of opposing Cenoc; a teen Outworlder from Earth who has been gifted with the Earthbow and told he will learn its purpose- just before his mentor abandons him. Return to the world of Narenta in Sherry Thompson's Earthbow.

Empathy (Street #1) by Ryan A. Span

ISBN: 978-0979573835

$9.99

In the future, telepathy is no longer a fantasy; it's a job. Gina is a woman with no future, trying to make her living along the Street of Eyes, where people go to hire the desperate and the suicidal for their unique services. She is one of the sellers, the new underclass, who use "third eye" or "Spice"- a powerful drug that gives them the ability to read minds- as their way of making ends meet. The drug has only one downside- it drives the user insane. When Gina accepts a mysterious job from an unusual buyer, she finds herself embroiled in a mystery, hunted by gangs and madmen, consorting with hackers and assassins, and all the while trying to keep her mind from coming apart at the seams.

Clairvoyance (Street #2) by Ryan A. Span

ISBN: 0982508778

$9.99

Stranded in a hostile country, separated from her friends, and haunted by terrible visions, telepath Gina Hart is in a bad position. Worse, she might be the only one capable of stopping an all-out war between the people who all want her for their own purposes. Now it's just a question of how much more she can take. The STREET trilogy continues in this second installment of the popular series.

Gryphonwood's Alan Baxter at Worldcon!

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Gryphonwood's Alan Baxter, author of RealmShift and MageSign, was a guest on several panels at Worldcon, and also led a workshop on fight scenes. Visit Alan's blog to read about his experiences at the con. (Of course, we're just proud of him for shaving his chin whiskers for the event.)

(Pictured L to R: Peter M Ball, Robert Silverberg, Alan Baxter, Keith Stevenson)

Great New Review of Rider by Jim Bernheimer

2010-06-30T19:52:00.002-04:00

Check out this great new review of Jim Bernheimer's new book Rider by Red Adept Reviews!

Here's a highlight:
"I couldn’t put this book down. I was on vacation when I started reading it, but not even going to the beach could entice me away. (I didn’t like taking my Kindle to the beach, even with a protective bag.) The book pulled me in from page one and did not let go, even at the end which had me searching for the sequel."

Don't miss this fantastic fantasy novel!

Print:

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Spotlight on author Sherry Thompson

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Sherry Thompson, author of Seabird and Earthbow, is in the spotlight on the Written Remains website.

While you're at it, check out the latest reviews of Seabird and Earthbow.

Video Trailer for Flank Hawk by Terry W. Ervin II

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New Review of Alan Baxter's Realmshift

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Click here to read this review of RealmShift by Alan Baxter.

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A Big Week at Gryphonwood!

2010-04-25T09:29:00.004-04:00

Lots of great things are happening at Gryphonwood! Here are just a few updates-

Gryphonwood Press has acquired the publication rights to Australian author Alan Baxter's Urban Fantasy/Horror novels RealmShift and MageSign. First published by Blade Red Press, these novels presume that the gods are all real, and are created by humankind. Hero Isiah must battle to keep the spiritual realms in check. Dark and sometimes controversial, Baxter's work has received critical acclaim from the horror and speculative fiction communities alike.

"I am extremely pleased that my dark fantasy thriller novels, RealmShift and MageSign, have been acquired by Gryphonwood Press in the US. This marks a move to a small press that is really going places," says Baxter. The new Gryphonwood versions of both books will be released on April 27. For more information on Alan Baxter and his work,visit him at www.alanbaxteronline.com.

The Podiobook version of David Wood's historical fiction novella Into the Woods will be released April 28. Visit www.podiobooks.com to download it and many other free audiobooks!

Jim Bernheimer has delivered the manuscript of his new fantasy novel Spirals of Destiny: Rider. After the success of his urban fantasy Dead Eye: Pennies for the Ferryman, Bernheimer is making a foray into the more traditional fantasy realms, though readers will find this tale of female warriors and battle unicorns to be very different from your typical unicorn fantasy.

An Easter Egg from Gryphonwood!

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Gryphonwood has an Easter gift for you- free ebooks! From now until April 15, explore the world of Narenta with Sherry Thompson's first Narentan Tumult! Visit smashwords.com, and buy Seabird- An Invitation, and The Place of Three Tombs. At checkout, enter the following coupon codes:

Seabird- HU75U
The Place of Three Tombs- BQ62V

Coupon codes are not case-sensitive.
*Once you've entered the code(s) at checkout, be sure to click "Update"
so the prices will re-set to 0.00.

Once you've finished, pick up your copy of
Earthbow-Volume 1: Part 1 of the Second Na rentan Tumult.

Earthbow by Sherry Thompson

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We are pleased to announce the release of Sherry Thompson's Earthbow, the second of the Narentan Tumults!

And so begins the warleader's descent into darkness...

Cenoc, the self-styled Lord of Latimus, learns of hidden treasures that can make him even more powerful. Few dare oppose his will, even as they witness his growing madness. However, a remnant stand in his way: a newly knighted young man who is torn between his mission and an overwhelming desire for revenge; an enchanter-initiate who finds himself facing terrors even greater than the danger of opposing Cenoc; a teen Outworlder from Earth who has been gifted with the Earthbow and told he will learn its purpose- just before his mentor abandons him.

Return to the world of Narenta in the first installment Sherry Thompson's Earthbow.

Buy your copy today!

New Review of Dead Eye: Pennies for the Ferryman

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Check out this great new review of Jim Bernheimer's Dead Eye: Pennies for the Ferryman on Red Adept's Kindle Book Review Blog. Red Adept says:

"Mr. Bernheimer obviously has a tremendous imagination. I will definitely be looking for more from him..."

Want a great deal? You can get 10% off on Dead Eye at Barnes and Noble's website. You can also find it in Kindle and multiple ebook formats. Don't miss this terrific debut novel!

News and Notes from Gryphonwood

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Terry W. Ervin II, the author of Flank Hawk, was interviewed by his local newspaper and by the Footsteps of a Writer blog.

Jim Bernheimer, Terry W. Ervin II, Ryan Span, and David Wood will all be "writer guests" at this year's ConCarolinas.

Check out this new review of Jim Bernheimer's Dead Eye: Pennies for the Ferryman.

Sherry Thompson has delivered the manuscript of Earthbow, the second of the Narentan Tumults. Look for it soon!

Ryan Span was interviewed by Flashes in the Dark.

Cast Your Votes!

2010-01-01T22:06:00.003-05:00

It's time again for the annual Preditors and Editors polls. For your voting consideration are several Gryphonwood nominees (all categories are for 2009):

Best Author: Jim Bernheimer, Terry W. Ervin II

Best Fantasy Novel: Flank Hawk, Terry W. Ervin II

Best Thriller Novel: Dead Eye: Pennies for the Ferryman, Jim Bernheimer

Best Anthology: You Don't Know What You've Got, Tales of Loss and Dispossession

Best Publisher: Gryphonwood (of course)

Buy an ebook for the Holidays

2009-12-26T13:54:00.002-05:00

Have a little extra cash? How about 99 cents? For that price, you can try out Ryan Span's novel Street: Empathy. Purchase your copy of Street from Smashwords, and enter this code:

RF62J

The coupon is good for one week only. Buy it buy Saturday, January 2, 2010!

The Latest News From Gryphonwood

2009-12-26T13:40:00.003-05:00

We're coming to the end of a great year for Gryphonwood. Here's what's happening:

Jim Bernheimer, author of Dead Eye: Pennies for the Ferryman, has been invited to take part in the Mad Scientist Future Technology Seminar, January 20-22, 2010 in Newport News, Virginia. Jim will join numerous scientists, futurists, speculative fiction writers, and academics as they examine "near- and mid-term science and technological advances and adaptations and their implications for the future." Jim will also be a guest at MarsCon in Williamsburg, VA in January. In the meantime, Dead Eye continues to rule the e-book sales charts at Smashwords.

David Wood recently released his historical fiction/adventure novella Into the Woods. The novel reached number 10 on Amazon's Men's Adventure charts. Pick up your copy today!

Free E-Books! Happy Halloween from Gryphonwood!

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Here's a special treat from Gryphonwood Press! Our entire e-book catalog is 100% off (that's right- 100% off) on Halloween through e-book distributor Smashwords! You'll need a special coupon code for each book (coupon codes are not case-sensitive):

Cibola by David Wood- SJ79G
Dead Eye: Pennies for the Ferryman by Jim Bernheimer- MK29P
Death Dealt the Hand by John E. Bailor- CT72U
Dourado by David Wood- QX73J
Flank Hawk by Terry W. Ervin II- DM58A
The Silver Serpent by David Debord- MG27T
Street: Empathy by Ryan A. Span- KK37T
You Don't Know What You've Got... anthology- RD33A
Seabird- An Invitation by Sherry Thompson- QW23Y

This Halloween special is a joint promotion with Blade Red Press. Visit their website for even more free books!

Flank Hawk by Terry W. Ervin II

2009-10-26T22:20:00.002-04:00

Gryphonwood is pleased to announce the release of Flank Hawk: A First Civilization's Legacy Novel by Terry W. Ervin II. Ervin's novel is an intriguing blend of epic fantasy, military fiction, and even a bit of zombies thrown in for good measure. Here's a little more about Flank Hawk:

What happens when fire-breathing dragons battle Stukas for aerial supremacy over a battlefield? Can an earth wizard's magic defeat a panzer? Krish, a farmhand turned mercenary, witnesses this and much more as he confronts the Necromancer King's new war machines resurrected from before the First Civilization's fall. Worse yet, a wounded prince tasks Krish to find the fabled Colonel of the West and barter the royal family's malevolent Blood-Sword for a weapon to thwart the Necromancer King's victory. Flank Hawk is set in the distant future where magic exists and brutish ogres are more than a child's nightmare.

Here's what others had to say about Flank Hawk:

“Flank Hawk’s characters skewer you on page one, then the plot kicks your butt! Grab hold! Ervin's got the magic!”
--C, Dean Andersson, author of the Bloodsong Trilogy

“A curious blend of epic fantasy, modern techno-thriller and non-stop action-adventure, Flank Hawk is a compelling and original tale of a brave young mercenary pitched in deadly magical combat against the undead techno-armies of the Necromancer King. Whether you like swashbuckling wizardry, fierce dragon battles, modern military hardware or sword-slashing zombie mayhem, Flank Hawk has it all.”
--Erica Hayes, author of the Shadowfae Chronicles

“Creative genius takes many forms, Flank Hawk ... stretches fantasy and speculative science fiction to new levels as beasts, magic, Nazi war technology and superhuman beings combine in one well-crafted tale. Flank Hawk is a must read!”
--D. S. Sault, author of The Last Human War

“This book has it all: Nazis, zombies, angels, elementals...It's Army of Darkness meets Lord of the Rings. Buy it or chalk it up on that long list of things you regret not doing!”
--Stephen Hines, author of Hocus Focus

For more information on Terry W. Ervin II and his work, visit his website or his blog.

New review of Jim Bernheimer's Dead Eye: Pennies for the Ferryman

2009-09-23T21:21:00.001-04:00

Books & Chat has reviewed Jim Bernheimer's novel Dead Eye: Pennies for the Ferryman. Click here to read it!

Author's Roundtable

2009-07-21T21:45:00.002-04:00

David Wood invites you to visit his blog where he's hosting an Author's Roundtable. The current topic is "Writing Good Fight Scenes." Guest authors are Alan Baxter and Sean Ellis.

Death Dealt the Hand by John E. Bailor

2009-06-24T20:50:00.000-04:00

Gryphonwood is pleased to announce the release of John E. Bailor's thriller Death Dealt the Hand.
James Rollins calls Death Dealt the Hand, "Tautly drawn. Razor sharp. An outstanding debut novel." To learn more about John E. Bailor and his work, visit his website.

Gryphonwood at Con Carolinas

2009-05-31T18:54:00.008-04:00

Gryphonwood was well-represented at Con Carolinas. Jim Bernheimer and David Wood were in attendance, and all the books in the Gryphonwood catalogue were on display and available for purchase. We met lots of great people, signed a few books, and met some great authors. Gail Z. Martin, author of the Chronicles of the Necromancer series, stopped by the booth and let Jim and Dave plug their books for her video blog. She even accepted signed copies of Dead Eye... and The Silver Serpent. We also got to meet authors David B. Coe, Katherine Kurtz, A.J. Hartley, Debra Killeen, Misty Massey, and Elaine Corvidae. Perhaps most exciting of all, we have photographic evidence that Indiana Jones loves Gryphonwood books. (Okay, maybe not the "real" Indiana Jones...)

Jim signs his debut novel, Dead Eye: Pennies for the Ferryman.

Dave signs The Silver Serpent.

Dave and Jim with Gail Z. Martin

Our first celebrity endorsement... sort of.

Dead Eye: Pennies for the Ferryman by Jim Bernheimer

2009-05-27T16:28:00.003-04:00

Gryphonwood is pleased to announce the release of Dead Eye: Pennies for the Ferryman by Jim Bernheimer. A popular webfiction author, Jim's work has appeared in the You Don't Know What You've Got... anthology, and in his own anthology, Horror, Humor, and Heroes. Dead Eye... is currently available on Amazon.com, and will soon be available wherever books are sold.

To learn more about Jim and his work, visit his website at www.jimbernheimer.com.

Cibola by David Wood- Buy it March 17

2009-03-16T21:33:00.002-04:00

David Wood's new adventure-thriller novel, Cibola, comes out Tuesday, March 17. The book has already received high praise, and is certain to be a hit. David is donating a portion of all of his royalties to The Brain Tumor Foundation. Please support a great cause and support indie publishing by buying your copy of Cibola.

Cibola E-book

Video Trailer for You Don't Know What You've Got...

2009-03-14T21:18:00.001-04:00

Check out the video trailer for You Don't Know What You've Got... Tales of Loss and Dispossession.

You Don't Know What You've Got...

2009-03-02T14:08:00.003-05:00

We are pleased to announce the release of You Don't Know What You've Got: Tales of Loss and Dispossession. The anthology features work from twelve talented authors, and amazing cover art by Jan Pospisil. Click on the cover image to preview (and hopefully buy) the book!

Read Dourado by David Wood for Free!

2009-02-11T15:26:00.004-05:00

In anticipation of the release of David Wood's second novel, Cibola, you may now pick up an electronic copy of Dourado free of charge. Click on the link, and enter coupon code LJ95G. The code is not case-sensitive, and is good for the entire month of February.

It's Almost Here!

2009-02-04T21:01:00.002-05:00

You Don't Know What You've Got... Tales of Loss and Dispossession is almost ready to roll. Proof copies are being examined right now, and if all looks good, we are hopeful of a February 24 release. The anthology features many talented authors writing in a variety of genres. While you're waiting, have a gander at the fantastic cover. Artwork is by Jan Popisil, concept and design by Ryan A. Span.

Interview with Sherry Thompson

2009-01-08T18:37:00.006-05:00

Fantasy novelist Sherry Thompson has had a busy month. Her debut novel, Seabird, has been featured on the CFRB Blog Tour where it has received high praise. She was also recently interviewed by Xanthorpe. She is now hard at work on her next novel, Earthbow, but she took time out to chat with us.

1. For those who are new to your work, tell us about Seabird.

Seabird is the first book of the "Narentan Tumults." It's a fantasy novel in which a young woman from Earth is whisked away to another world (a favorite plot device of mine), where she is told she is to be that world's savior. She encounters a world very unlike our own, and is irrevocably changed by the experience.

2. A couple of reviewers have commented that “Seabird” is rather “dark”. Do you agree?

Yes, it is. For one thing, the story takes place during a time of war so dark themes should be expected. In my opinion, the author cannot depict realistic scenes during a war unless there is the danger of serious harm or death. On the other hand, I took great pains – or rather delight – in depicting joy, awe, love and delight.

In addition, I believe one or two reviewers are contrasting the mood of Seabird with that of The Chronicles of Narnia, which was written for a much younger audience. The difference in target audience alone has an effect on appropriate ranges of mood and subjects treated in a work.

3. From the moment you conceived the idea for the story, to the published book, how long did it take?

Hm. My situation is radically different from that of most authors. I began working on “Seabird” back in 1979 and finished its first draft in 1980. I also wrote first drafts of other manuscripts during the 1980’s and early 1990’s.

However, I was working fulltime at a very demanding job back then. I wasn’t able to focus on revisions to “Seabird” and looking for a publisher until after I retired in 2000.

4. Describe your working environment.

“Recently upgraded, but still in flux”.

Well, I live alone so I can indulge myself. (Oh, my two cats are going to get me for that!)

Seriously, my computer work station takes up the half of the living room closest to my dining room. I used a standard computer table until just over a year ago when I switched to a cabinet for the tower, flanked by finished wooden cubes arranged in a kind of counter for my two lamps, keyboard, monitor, printer and scanner. Most of the time I type with the keyboard on my lap. (I’m on the lookout for a small footstool.)

5. When did you decide you wanted to become an author?

Decide? Never. I began making up stories to entertain myself when I was a preteen. It just kind of happened because it was something that I needed to do at the time.

As for seriously becoming an author in the hopes of having a book published, that would have been in 1979.

6. Were you an avid reader as a child? What type of books did you enjoy reading?

Yes, I began reading early and I wasn’t much interested in reading children’s stories when I was young. That got me into trouble at school a couple of times. Everyone is my family read. We all trooped to the library every weekend. I remember my parents being surprised when I asked for help to finish the newspaper crossword puzzle I had nearly completed.

7. How would you describe your creative process while writing this book? Was it stream-of-consciousness writing, or did you first write an outline?

I hate outlines. That doesn’t mean that I don’t do outlines.

When I begin working on any book, including “Seabird” I think of a general scenario for the story and then try to come up with a couple of main characters. Next, I immerse myself in those characters until I know far more about them than I could possibly use in the story. All sorts of personality changes, startling motivations, and idiosyncrasies pop up.

By this point, my plot is usually beginning to emerge. I write down the major events that I foresee happening and try to break these down into chapter-sized chunks. I subdivide the chapters into scenes and try to make sure that each chapter will aid in both characterization and in plot development. (This sounds far more rigorous than it feels like when I am doing it!)

That’s the outline – such as it is – unless I later have trouble with a chapter or a scene, in which case I may outline more rigorously, keeping in mind what I need to achieve in that chunk of the story. After that stream-of-conscious really kicks in. While I do refer to my outline and notes, I do it mostly if the “stream” isn’t coming along.

Inspiration out of nowhere altered “Seabird” in a number of places and in ways that I never foresaw when I began writing the book. I am still astonished by many of the choices made by my characters and by scenes and their settings “turning up” out of the clear blue.

8. As a writer, what scares you the most?

Not getting everything completed that I have started.

9. When it comes to writing, are you an early bird, or a night owl?

Are you kidding? I am a super night owl! Unless I have to do otherwise, I go to bed at 4 am and get up 11 am.

Since I retired in 2000, I have been able to follow my body’s own natural biorhythms for the first time in my life. Even as a child, I always did my story creation after I was presumably in bed asleep. Creativity kicks in for me late in the evening—or rather everyone else’s evening.

10. Technically speaking, what do you have to struggle the most with when writing? How do you tackle it?

I hate revising when I know that something is wrong with a scene but can’t put my finger on why it isn't working. Sometimes fellow authors will agree with me about a scene but they don't know what's wrong with it either. That’s when a really good beta reader comes into their own.

11. What is the best writing advice you’ve ever received?

Keep writing, preferably every day. Next best advice? Shun passive sentences.

12. Where can readers learn more about you and your work?

http://khivasmommy.googlepages.com/authorintro The Scroll Chamber (main website)
http://tree-lady.livejournal.com/ "Scribblings" (blog)
http://narentantales.blogspot.com/2008_04_01_archive.html

Sherry Thompson Red Room Writer Profile Red Room

Sherry, thank you for chatting with us and best of luck with your books.

My pleasure!

Ryan A. Span Interview

2008-08-16T16:28:00.002-04:00

Don't miss Web Fiction Guide's interview with Ryan A. Span, author of Street: Empathy.

Ryan A. Span Interview

2008-08-16T16:28:00.001-04:00

Don't miss Web Fiction Guide's interview with Ryan A. Span, author of Street: Empathy.

Visit the new Gryphonwood forum!

2008-07-22T10:15:00.003-04:00

Everyone is invited to check out the brand new Gryphonwood forum!

http://www.gryphonwoodpress.com/forum

We hope you'll stop by and stay awhile.

Call for Anthology Submissions

2008-07-10T09:08:00.004-04:00

Gryphonwood is accepting submissions for a new anthology: You Don't Know What You've Got: Tales of Loss and Dispossession. As the title indicates, the theme is centered around the subject of loss. Stories can be any genre, but must have an element of the fantastic. It can be a loss of any kind- don't limit yourself to lost love. This anthology replaces the old Best of... anthology, and will also include stories from current Gryphonwood novelists'

Submissions should be at least 5,000 words. Deadline is August 31, 2008. Contributors whose stories are chosen will receive their choice of a contributor copy or a $10 payment. Submit your story in standard manuscript format as an attachment (.doc or .rtf) to submissions [at] gryphonwoodpress.com . Questions may be directed to info [at] gryphonwoodpress.com. We look forward to reading your work!

Change at Gryphonwood

2008-06-23T06:37:00.002-04:00

As many of you are aware, Gryphonwood began publishing novels in 2007. We are excited about the early success of our new titles, and look forward to bringing more authors into the fold. The downside is the lack of time and attention devoted to the webzine. We have made the difficult decision to stop publishing the webzine effective July 1. We have a couple of pieces in the pipeline that will be published prior to that date. We will still keep the site active for news and notes and perhaps the occasional piece from a Gryphonwood author. We will also be making a call for submissions for a themed anthology to be published later this year, so keep checking back with us. Many thanks to our dedicated readers and authors for the support and interest they have shown in Gryphonwood.

Sincerely,

Dave Wood

Great news about Street: Empathy

2008-05-07T09:09:00.002-04:00

Street: Empathy by Ryan Span, the latest Gryphonwood title, has been very well-received so far. Today, the Kindle version hit the top 100 in both Technothrillers and High Tech. Congratulations Ryan!

Street: Empathy by Ryan A. Span

2008-04-15T11:26:00.001-04:00

Street: Empathy, the debut novel by UK-based cyberpunk novelist Ryan A. Span, has been released by Gryphonwood Press. Span is the author of the popular online serial Street of Eyes. Empathy comprises the first year of the online serial, and includes a preview of year two.

In its recent review, Cyberpunkreview praises Span's talent and says, "Much of what you would expect in cyberpunk literature is here: Hackers, cybernetic soldiers, polluted planet, grim future... along with a couple of (relatively) new elements like telepathy and nanotechnology thrown into the mix." Span says of his debut novel, "If you like dark science-fiction, you'll like it. If you like cyberpunk in particular, you've hit gold."

Street: Empathy is Gryphonwood's sixth release. Other titles include The Silver Serpent by David Debord, Seabird by Sherry Thompson, Dourado by David Wood, An Old-Fashioned Christmas by James Weidman, and the anthology Stories From the Inkslingers. Visit Gryphonwood's website at www.gryphonwoodpress.com or the author's site at www.streetofeyes.com.

Great News on Gryphonwood Books!

2008-02-22T19:51:00.003-05:00

Gryphonwood's new book line is doing great! Last week, The Silver Serpent by David Debord hit the top 100 of fantasy series on Amazon.com. Our kindle titles are doing even better! For the first time every, three Gryphonwood titles charted in the same day!

Seabird by Sherry Thompson is #41 in Epic Fantasy and #39 in Religious Fiction. Debord's The Silver Serpent reached #9 earlier today in Epic Fantasy, and David Wood's Dourado is ranked #71 in Religious Fiction. We are certain that our next release, Ryan Span's sci-fi/cyberpunk novel Street: Empathy will also rock the charts!

If you haven't checked out any of Gryphonwood's new fiction titles, you can find them just about anywhere. If your bookstore doesn't have your favorite G'wood title in stock, have them order it!

A great book for Christmas!

2007-11-23T12:58:00.000-05:00

Gryphonwood is pleased to announce the publication of An Old-Fashioned Christmas Story, an illustrated children's book by James Weidman. The book is not yet available to stores through all distribution channels, but to make sure readers have it in time for Christmas, you may buy it here in the interim.

Synopsis:
When the local mine closes, leaving his family’s future uncertain, Noel declares that Christmas is “Humbug.” Little does he know that his careless word could spell the end of Christmas! Can Noel and his sister Joy save Christmas from the evil Pumpkin witch and her minions of humbugs? Author and illustrator James Weidman spins a delightful tale of Christmas magic for the young and the young at-heart.

Purchases and Returns

2007-05-31T21:28:00.000-04:00

Purchasing:
Booksellers may order Gryphonwood titles direct from the publisher at a 50% discount off the cover price.
Contact us at books[at]gryphonwoodpress.com for ordering information.

Payment
Orders of 30 books or less- Payment should be remitted within thirty (30) days of receipt.
Orders of more than 30 books- Payment must be received before books are shipped.

Returns
Gryphonwood will accept returns from booksellers according to the following policy:
0-90 days after delivery: 100% refund
91-120 days after delivery: 80% refund
121-150 days after delivery: 60% refund
151-180 days after delivery: 50% refund
No returns will be accepted beyond 180 days of the delivery date.

Contact Us

2006-05-28T10:31:00.001-04:00

Queries or general questions: info@[nospam]gryphonwoodpress.com

For information on Gryphonwood Press, including submission guidelines for novels, catalogue and ordering information, visit our website at www.gryphonwoodpress.com

Please note: we are no longer accepting short fiction or poetry unless we have put out a specific call for submissions to an anthology.

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Great News on Gryphonwood Books!

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