Novel News Update: July

For those who missed my last update, I’ve decided to self publish Chronicles of Alethia: The Heir Comes Forth with Amazon KDP. Putting the final touches on the manuscript format, with a release date of August 1st. The novel will be released in paperback and ebook. 

I still have many author copies that I purchased from Tate before their collapse, so if you still would like a copy, click on the book cover below to take you to my Amazon page.

Work on the sequel is progressing. I’ve completed over half of the first draft. I can say with confidence that the sequel will be better than the first. Please keep checking in for more novel news!

Thanks to all my readers! Your support and enthusiasm encourages me to continue my writing. As always,  you guys rock!

 

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“The world does not need more Christian literature. What it needs is more Christians writing good literature.” — C. S. Lewis

Novel News Update

For the past five months I’ve been seeking a new publisher for The Heir Comes Forth. Thus far, I’ve had a few nibbles but no real bites. After speaking with some local authors, I’ve decided to self publish with Amazon KDP. Working on formatting the manuscript over the next month and hoping for a release date in late July or early August. 

I still have many author copies that I purchased from Tate before their collapse, so if you still would like a copy, click on the book cover below to take you to my Amazon page.

Work on the sequel is progressing. I’ve completed nearly half of the first draft. Though I may be bias, the sequel is shaping to be better than the first. Please keep checking in for more novel news!

Thanks to all my readers! Your support and enthusiasm encourages me to continue my writing. You guys are awesome!

 

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I continue to encourage you also to keep reading and writing. The blank page will never be filled, the book will never be written, without the consistent and constant putting pen to page.

“The world does not need more Christian literature. What it needs is more Christians writing good literature.” — C. S. Lewis

Novel News

For the past four months I’ve been seeking a new publisher for The Heir Comes Forth. Thus far, I’ve had a few nibbles but no real bites. Still have many author copies I purchased from Tate before their collapse so if you still would like a copy, click on the book cover below to take you to my Amazon page.

Work on the sequel is progressing. I’ve completed nearly half of the first draft. Though I may be bias, the sequel is shaping to be better than the first.

 

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I encourage you all to keep reading and writing. The blank page will never be filled, the book will never be written, without the consistent and constant putting pen to page.

“If I haven’t any talent for writing books or newspaper articles, well, then I can always write for myself.” — Anne Frank

Novel News: Update

The last three months have been rife with conflict, disappointments, and grief. Despite all that has happened, I’ve persevered, with more than a little help from the Lord, and pushed forward with my writing career. 

Regarding “The Heir Comes Forth”

Still in possession of some author copies, I’m in the process of scheduling a few book signings to generate interest while expanding my search for a new publisher for my debut novel. I am also still selling on Amazon for those who are unable to attend and wish to purchase online. 

Click Here to purchase from Amazon.

Regarding Other Projects

I have two sequels to “The Heir Comes Forth” outlined and I’m in the process of writing. I am also working on a shorter stand alone mystery novel that I plan to self-epublish some time next year. 

Author Report ’16

This being my first year as a new author, it really has been a year overflowing with blessings. The acceptance of my manuscript at the end of ’15 and the eventual publication  of my first novel, The Chronicles of Alethia: The Heir Comes Forth, on August 30, 2016 has been both a gratifying and a humbling experience. The process from edited manuscript to published on the shelf is a grueling gauntlet. Yet for those who persevere, the reward is amazing.

Since publication, sales of The Heir Comes Forth has exceeded my expectations. No I’m not on the Best Seller’s List, but for my first novel, I am very satisfied with my success. It is truly humbling at how this story has been received, and I just want to thank all the people who supported me along the way and of course those who posted reviews on Amazon and elsewhere.

So what’s next?

I’ve already made significant progress on the manuscript for my untitled sequel to The Heir Comes Forth, taking part in National Novel Writing Month back in November. No the manuscript is not finished, but I’m making steady progress in its completion. I’m also working on other stories in other genres that will hopefully come out in late 2017. Please keep checking in and thanks to everyone who’s supported me during this process.

Happy New Year!

-R. S. Gullett

A Christmas Carol, Another Look

“Oh!  captive, bound, and double-ironed,” cried the phantom, “not to know, that ages of incessant labour, by immortal creatures, for this earth must pass into eternity before the good of which it is susceptible is all developed.  Not to know that any Christian spirit working kindly in its little sphere, whatever it may be, will find its mortal life too short for its vast means of usefulness.  Not to know that no space of regret can make amends for one life’s opportunity misused!  Yet such was I!  Oh!  such was I!”  – The Ghost of Jacob Marley, A Christmas Carol

One of Dickens’ most beloved tales and a personal favorite of mine, A Christmas Carol, is a relatively simplistic allegory and seldom considered one of Dickens’ important literary contributions. The importance of the tale lies in the emotional depth, descriptive narration, and endearing characters. The novella was written in 1843 with the intention of drawing attention to the plight of England’s poor. In the tale, Dickens combines a description of hardships faced by the poor with a sentimental celebration of the Christmas season. The calloused character of the penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge, transforms into a generous and joyous individual after his confrontation with three spirits of Christmas.

The true message of the entire work can be found in the above quote, that there will always be those who need our help and that regret cannot make up for missed opportunities to extend aid or comfort to our fellow man. Every year I read this, I try to think of ways I can extend my faith and hope to others.

Though this novella was published over 170 years ago, the question remains: how can we help those less fortunate this Christmas?

This year: Please help me help others. 

(Much of this post was taken from an article I wrote for Clio’s Eye back in 2009. You can find the full text there)

Bibliography:

Kaplan, Fred. Dickens: A Biography, 1st ed. New York: Morrow, 1988. p 1- 607.

Gullett, Ryan. “A Christmas Carol-A History in Film.” Clio’s Eye. December 1, 2009. Accessed November 5, 2015. (Read More Here)