New Contest Giveaway: Advance Proof of Predators of Darkness: Aftermath

This giveaway is for an advance proof copy of my novel, Predators of Darkness: Aftermath.  This is a one of a kind edition and not another one will exist like this.  This does not have our cool Deimosweb Publishing logo on the back as we had not created one at the time of submission.  The actual release edition will have the logo.

Improve your chances to win this one of a kind edition by:

Like my FB author page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Leonard-D-Hilley-IIauthor-page/157289854329916

Follow my blog here.

Be a fan on Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1194774.Leonard_D_Hilley_II

Your name can be entered up to 3 times (1 for each above).  If you're already following any of these, you will be included in the drawing for your chance(s) to win.

Good luck!!!

Please note:  This contest is NOT limited to only the U.S.  Overseas readers/bloggers/authors are also eligible.  Anyone following is also eligible in each future drawing for other contests as well.







Kindle version: $2.99

Tornado Devastation in My Hometown

On April 27th, 2011, part of Plainview High School (my Alma Mater) and DeKalb County Coliseum were destroyed by an EF-5 tornado that left a 25 mile path of destruction.  More than 300 homes were destroyed and 33 people killed in DeKalb County.  38 people were also killed in Tuscaloosa that day, too.  For some reason major media focused on Tuscaloosa and overlooked DeKalb County victims.

Here's actual film footage of the tornado as it formed and dropped from the sky just a couple minutes before it tore through the area:  Rainsville Tornado 4/27/2011.  It is quite frightening.

June 25th was the first chance we had to travel to Alabama to see what had happened.  There are no words to describe the destruction.  The loss.  Seeing the dozens and dozens of houses ripped apart in the areas we traveled, I cannot imagine the fear that struck the hearts of the people who survived through this.  My heart goes out to them and to the families who lost loved ones.

I attended Plainview from K-12th grade.  I am a product of that school.  My craft of writing stems from what I learned there.  My novels are an extension of those who taught and encouraged me to pursue my goals.  I want to be able to give back to the school for those reasons.  I'm setting plans into action right now and will update soon on what I can do.

Predators of Darkness: Aftermath paperback edition

Hello all.

This is great news.  Predators of Darkness: Aftermath will be available in paperback in about two weeks.  The proof is on its way to me now!  I'm excited.  Will update more on this as soon as I know the exact date of release with a new giveaway contest.

In the meantime, Predators of Darkness: Aftermath is available on Kindle/Nook/eReader for $2.99.  The digital format price will remain the same.

Best,

Leonard D. Hilley II

Book Bloggers, How I Love Thee!

Ann Linden, co-writer of the screenplay for Predators of Darkness: Aftermath, had linked me an article on Facebook in February about Amanda Hocking's success with eBooks.  I read the article and discovered wonderful book lovers who blog about books they read.  Until then, I never knew anything about this.

Hats off to all the wonderful book bloggers.  I greatly appreciate each one of you, not just for me, but for all the other authors out there.  Thanks for the book exposure and the interviews.  Without book lovers, authors don't exist.

I must also say that each blogger I've had the pleasure communicating with have been some of the greatest people I've had the privilege of "meeting" via email and blogs.  You folks are magnificent!

Thanks again, for all you are doing!

Best, always,

Leonard D. Hilley II  and Morton

Facebook vs. Myspace

Facebook seems to be the current social network where everyone flocks.  However, I have always preferred Myspace, but sadly, few of my friends even log in there anymore.  One reason I loved Myspace was because you could design your page and send comment graphics to friends.  It was also a LOT easier to add people than Facebook.

I don't know how many times I've been threatened on Facebook to have my "add as a friend" temporarily suspended simply for trying to send a request to another author.  Myspace never had that problem.  I guess the big reason I did finally go to Facebook was due to all the spyware and trojan attempts on my computer via ads on Myspace.  Luckily, I have great anti-spyware and those were blocked.  To update my peeps on Myspace I've connected it to Twitter, so they can receive my Tweets.

On Myspace, I have over 8200 "friends."  On Facebook, you have to "beg" people to "Like" your page.  Since I don't beg, I have only 29 "Likes."  I just can't seem to break that 29 barrier.  However, staying 29 is GREAT if you keep telling people that's your age.  As an author's fan page, it's quite embarrassing to say the least.

So, while I won't beg for "Likes," I will erm, *cough cough* hint that Predators of Darkness Fan Page needs a few clicks.  And should you happen to be on Goodreads, Hilley's Profile is my page.

I know you can't hear it, but Morton is chuckling (actually ROFL is what he carved in my desk).  He says that if he sets up a Facebook page, he'll rule.

Siiigh.  What a cat.  =)

We have a WINNER!

Random prize (Beyond the Darkness signed) drawing awarded to AKprincess.  Congrats! 

Almost to 50 followers

Thanks to all the wonderful people following my author blog.  Almost to 50!  Once we reach that I will offer another signed paperback giveaway.

With all the extreme heat outdoors, I have been writing and revising Devils' Den.  Things are going well thus far.

Best,

Leonard