30 January 2017

DragonMan by Ted Lazaris Book Tour and Giveaway!


Intro to Series
The amazing story of DragonMan was born at the dawn of the 21st Century, when the world, about to change forever, watched in disbelief as four passenger airliners crashed, not only into buildings and a field in Shanksville Pennsylvania, but into the American certainty that the horrors of the outside world could not touch them at home.
It was into this world that a new kind of superhero emerged, one for whom the lines between good and evil are blurred. Is he friend? Or is he foe? No one knows for sure. What they do know, however, is that as a friend there is no one better.

DRAGONMAN NABS 2016 HONORABLE MENTION IN SUPERHERO SHORT FILM FESTIVAL


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ThunderBall is pleased to announce our DragonMan trailer won HONORABLE MENTION in the 2016 SUPERHERO SHORT FILM FESTIVAL.

All of the books are being made into movies by ThunderBall films Ltd. And two songs written by me for the Saga. 'DarkSide Of Heaven' (DragonMan Theme) and In 'That Gentle Moment' for Descendants of Man'.




DragonMan - The Adventures of Luke Starr
Book 1
By Ted Lazaris
Genre: Fantasy

Teenager Luke Starr appears to be living a rather dull uneventful life in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. That is until fate and a nameless, faceless mysterious dark force from a different plane of existence catapults Luke into a series of wondrous adventures, adventures that will change his life and those around him forever. Luke Starr, respected, feared and hated by many as the one born to greatness, is suddenly propelled with great swiftness into a nightmare, then forced to come face to face with destiny. Is it all a dream? A wild imagination perhaps? Or is this unimaginable journey into the unknown real?
You're about to find out when you embark on this unforgettable journey with DragonMan. A fantasy adventure filled with wizardry and mystery that carries you away on the wings of magic to bewitching lands, where goblins dwell, wizards rule and witches still cast their evil spells.
The story unfolds with the mood of impending danger set early on, as a likable young teenage hero, Luke Starr, enters a mysterious realm of Earth known as the mythical world of Spellville, by way of an eerie portal in search of his kidnapped friends. But the journey for Luke is not so much a mission of mercy as one of self-discovery. For despite his humble midwest origins, Luke is no ordinary teenager. Imbued with super powers following a ritualistic exchange of blood with a clever dragon, Luke soon discovers the awesome legacy of his birthright, a dark side of great strength and brutal fury and must learn to accept the fact that he is known in this other world as The Chosen One.
Still, unquestionably human, he must come to grips with what he has now become, the most violent force in nature, a dragon hybrid, a.k.a. "DragonMan." And ready or not, he is thrust into a nightmarish life and death battle to try and save Planet Earth from alien beings hell-bent on destruction, at the same time grappling with his own fears and doubts while always in an inner conflict with himself trying to keep the violent nature of the dragon in check, making it a tough road to travel for this teenage boy of strong morals beliefs.
In a pace that never flags, Luke and an ancient dragon must now join together in an epic struggle that is all neatly stitched together by an intriguing cast of characters, both good and evil and not-exactly-as-they-seem, wherein , a mysterious psychic and an ominous stranger and alien attack on Earth keep the action rolling until the climactic conclusion.

on sale for 99 cents,  Jan 20th - Jan 27th

DragonMan - The Poseidon Encounter
Book 2
In Ted Lazaris's first fantasy adventure novel, Dragonman, the Adventures of Luke Starr, the reader was introduced to the likable Luke and his seemingly normal way of life growing up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Luke was portrayed as a quiet, average kid plagued by all the inherent problems of the typical American teen: dealing with a crush on a girl he's too shy to approach, pesky sisters constantly poking their noses into his business, bullies at school and exams to study for.
But Luke, readers soon discovered, was burdened by a far greater weight than any of his peers, as he struggled to come to terms with his birthright as The Chosen One, savior of the distant world of Spellville.


Not only that, but, like hapless Peter Parker forced to juggle his complex life as Spider-Man while pursuing his love interest and his not-always-easy career, Luke had to learn to harness the enormous powers of DragonMan, his super alter-ego, a persona that regrettably did not come with an instruction manual.


In this second, action comic-like installment, DragonMan and the Poseidon Encounter, Luke seems to have come to terms with his legacy and appears well in control of his super powers--which he will be called upon to use this time around to save the world from an evil demon who seeks to claim the souls of every human being on earth.


The mood of impending danger is set from the very first page, when author Ted Lazaris takes off his gloves to delivering a knock-out of an opening scene: Five-year-old Bobby Blakely, running downstairs on the morning of his birthday, finds not the hoped for brand new bicycle as a gift, but rather an enormous blue whale that has somehow "washed up" in the small lake on his parent's isolated farm.


While many consider the whale's appearance a hoax, others believe it to be a sign of impending Biblical doom. And it is enough to rouse Luke's suspicions that worse is about to happen--which it does. In a pace that never flags, Poseidon Encounter unfolds in a complex thread of differing tales, from an old-fashioned detective murder mystery to a science fiction fantasy, all neatly stitched together by an intriguing cast of characters, both good and evil and not-exactly-as-they-seem.


An imaginative writer, Lazaris blends magic, mysticism, religion and the fast-paced action of the comic book world into a book that fans of the first DragonMan tale will find hard to put down!




on sale for 99 cents,  Jan 20th - Jan 27th 

DragonMan - Face Of The Unknown
Book 3
The War to End All Wars Came Swiftly From East of the Dawn

A series of savage and brutal murders is taking place by a killer that might not be human. Where did it come from? How did it get here? And how can it be stopped?


The Order Of The Circle Of Light, a secret brotherhood first discovered this baffling mix of man and God, in 1970. Now this Son of God, or Satan is about to proclaim its divinity, through a ritualistic series of slaying’s.
It’s goal; wage war one last time to determine who shall rule Heaven and Earth. To the victor goes the cherished prize … mankind.
In the bloody heroic war to determine mankind’s fate, blood red flames, smoke and dust soar high into the grim night sky above two armies as they engage in mortal combat.
One hopes and prays they will survive the night, retaining dominion over their own world. While the other will wage war in ways mankind can scarcely imagine, in a gruesome fight to end all life on Earth.
Not only weaponry and blind fear will march into battle on December 24TH. There will be hope and faith. There will be friendships. There will be undying love.
But far more than our fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters will fall on the bitter cold December battlegrounds to determine mankind’s destiny; shattered dreams, innocence lost, and the very essence of the human spirit will also become casualties of war, the war to end all wars.
Can Luke Starr, aka, DragonMan, a new superhero for our times, figure out whom this mysterious being really is and stop its relentless threat to mankind?
Only time will tell.

on sale for 99 cents,  Jan 20th - Jan 27th

DragonMan - Descendants Of Man
Book 4
Why did the Anunnaki come here? Did they create human hybrids? What is their plan for earth? And for us, the human hybrids? Why did some; the original humans (Bigfoot) resist?
Will we survive what is yet to come? -- Those who look for the truth, already know -- those that fail to search, are lost -- but those with an open mind will soon come to know...The Descendants Of Man.
Much of the story information that was obtained to create this story is believed to be true by many people around the world -- Fact or fiction -- You decide.

Free Eight Chapter preview of AMAZON Best-Seller - DragonMan: Descendents of Man
Also listen to In 'That Gentle Moment' A song written for this adventure by me.  


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Read by Peter Avastrat.
Why did the Anunnaki come here? Did they create human hybrids? What is their plan for earth? And for us, the human hybrids? Why did some; the original humans (Bigfoot) resist? Will we survive what is yet to come? -- Those who look for the truth, already know -- those that fail to search, are lost -- but those with an open mind will soon come to know... The Descendants Of Man. Much of the story information that was obtained to create this story is believed to be true by many people around the world -- Fact or fiction -- You decide.
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DragonMan- Unfathomable
Book 5
un*fath*om*a*ble
1.incapable of being fully explored or understood.
Synonyms: inscrutable, incomprehensible, enigmatic, indecipherable, impenetrable, obscure, esoteric, mysterious, mystifying, deep, profound 
"unfathomable mysteries"
2.(of water or a natural feature) impossible to measure the extent of.

To most people, the definition above, is just a word expressing similar  definitions  and nothing more.  But when a  bizarre sequence of events draws not only the  United States, but every world superpower on the globe  into the threat of World War III the word takes on a whole new meaning. And  all the world can do at this point is watch, as the  terrifying mystery slowly begins to unravel, revealing the ...UNFATHOMABLE.


DragonMan - Experiment In Terror
Book 6

Luke Starr: Milwaukee boy. Crown Prince of Spellville, aka DragonMan
Ten years ago, Luke discovered that he was the Chosen One of Spellville, a magical alternate dimension. He used his abilities as DragonMan to fight against the ruthless Unter. With the help of his great-grandfather Alaba and the other wizards of Spellville, Luke banished Unter into the inescapable Eon Vault. All was well.
Until a Supernova lends Unter the power to break free…
Now, the Evil One is back and stronger than ever.
Outraged by his previous defeat, Unter will hit Luke where it hurts most. Followers. Friends. Family. Kidnapping one of Luke’s sisters and his girlfriend Jenny Anderson, Unter will take one hostage on Earth, the other on Spellville. While the Dragon is distracted by his loved ones in peril, the Evil One will begin to terraform both worlds for his dying race.
Luke must make a choice: the Earth or Spellville, his sister or the woman he loves…
A cat-and-mouse game with no rewards, only consequences.
Our young hero must quickly adapt to this experiment in terror or watch his world be destroyed by a god-like being bent on revenge.
Time is running out, Chosen One. Tick tock… Tick tock…



DragonMan - The Awakening


Book 7

Born From Oblivion - God no longer rules supreme."


In the distant past, long before people populated the Earth, and before animals roamed the planet, something terrifying and cunning made its home in the vegetation covering the planet like a soft green blanket. Lying in wait for millions of years, this species continued to evolve. Patiently crossing over and manipulating the genetic code of different species. And now, this prefect omniscient being... born from oblivion, has awakened and is ready to feed... God No Longer Rules Supreme... IT'S COMING.


DragonMan: Face Of The Unknown, authored by Ted Lazaris, who created DragonMan and wrote the series of novels, which are being developed and produced by ThunderBall Films, has accomplished the amazing feat of debuting at NUMBER #1 on AMAZON KINDLE, ahead of David Baldacci and James Patterson novels.
Ted Lazaris, (Dragonman Productions) received the attention and a Letter of Commendation from former First Lady, Laura Bush who commented "I admire your efforts, through writing adventure stories, to encourage people of all ages to enjoy reading.
The following is the Foreword Written in the Novel, DragonMan - Descendants Of Man, by Actress, Kya Garwood, who is also known for roles in films such as Into The Woods - National Treasure - Dark Shadows.
Ted Lazaris is the successful, #1 Amazon best-selling, creator and author of the DragonMan series, a 21st century superhero saga - like nothing we've experienced before. With the DragonMan series optioned by CEO/Producer Mario Domina of ThunderBall Films Ltd., Ted can add screenwriter, producer and, if that wasn’t enough, writer of lyrics to two songs set to feature in the films, to his impressive list of achievements. 

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#MoBPromos Truly, Madly, Whiskey by Melissa Foster Cover Reveal!

TRULY, MADLY, WHISKEY
a stand-alone romance
by Melissa Foster

Valentine Countdown Blitz - Day 1




Kathryn Olsen (aka Kaki) has been to 17 countries on five continents. 

After an illustrious upbringing in Massachusetts, she studied English at Brigham Young University. As a result, she's been known to find theological flaws in zombie lore and Peruvian sacrifice metaphors in Superman movies. 

When not working a desk job or overanalyzing media, she enjoys writing about anything from possessed iPhones to dragon-smuggling androids and has been called upon to lecture on writing by various organizations. 

Her debut novel, Swan and Shadow, was published in March, 2016.




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"Aislin is cursed. A regular college student at night and a swan during the day, Aislin can only break the curse by finding her true love. But when her beloved discovers the truth, will his fear override their love? This modern adaptation of Swan Lake will help you discover what love really means."




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 Top Ten List:

10.  I was a fanfiction writer long before I thought to write a novel.  In fact, one reader complained that my 300-page book was too short and I realized that she had last read a Star Wars story that reached 365,000 words.
9.  I live in a small apartment with thrift store furniture and my major splurges are all on trips.  This is how I’ve been to seventeen countries across five continents.
8.  I am useless without a deadline and a reward, so every time I set a goal, I get excited for what I’ll earn by accomplishing it.  For my last manuscript, I got Moroccan food.   If I meet this year’s goal, I’m buying a new laptop.
7.  An octogenarian friend bought my fairy tale for her husband’s birthday.  I was worried he wouldn’t like it until he threatened to kill me if I never wrote the sequel.
6.  One summer, I was the choreographer for a musical revue.  One of my soloists was a girl who worked for a publisher and when it came to publish my book, I discovered that she had been asked to do the cover.
5.  I first realized that i wanted to be a novelist while shelving books in high school.  I fantasized about having people check my book out and I have pictures of my book in libraries.
4.  I did work with an editor at Cedar Fort, but my first reader is always my roommate.  She has a minor in editing and returns my manuscripts with edits, suggestions and plenty of inside jokes.  She also does this for fun, not profit.
3.  I have a goal to learn ten instruments.  So far I play five well (violin, viola, piano, handbells, organ) and one very badly (I haven’t found a cello teacher yet, but have my own instrument).
2.  In middle school, I learned Latin.  In high school, they wouldn’t let me take Latin, so I learned Greek for two years.  Then I transferred to a school with more language options and they told me I had too many foreign language credits.  Then I became a missionary and express myself better in Spanish than English at times.  Currently, I’m learning German.

1.     I have yet to write something I’m embarrassed by, but I have a short story about a tyrannical theocracy that four people have ever read because very few people would get the spirit it’s intended in.


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Death of a Sculptor in Hue, Shape, and Color M.C.V.Egan Promo Tour!

DEATH OF A SCULPTOR in Hue, Shape, and Color
by M.C.V. Egan

Chaos: Worlds Beyond Reflections of Infinity Book 1 by CW Holcomb Book Tour & Giveaway!



Chaos: Worlds Beyond
Reflections of Infinity Book 1
by CW Holcomb
Genre: SciFi Fantasy

As young gods fall to the Worlds from the stars they are born in, appearing as comets streaking across the sky; sentient magical artifacts call to the minds of men: calling with images and promises of power from Wild Worlds. Massive and strange they hold gigantic monsters and wonders that are beyond the scope of the imaginations of the fearless Tribe of warriors that dare to magically travel to them!


C.W. Holcomb's writing style and major influences include a wide variety of well known novelists that came before him including, J.R.R Tolkien, Mary Stewart, Raymond E. Feist, C.S. Lewis, Robert Jordan, Elizabeth Hayden and Frank Herbert. The biggest influences on his style were Terry Brooks and Terry Goodkind. He has drawn inspiration for his novels from other areas as well including, animated shows and video games.
His debut novel, Dark Moon Book one of the Brotherhood of the Moon, is inspired by ancient Celtic legends about Werebeasts that stalked the forests of the Scottish Highlands on the full moon. His newly released novel, Chaos:Worlds Beyond Book one of the Reflections of Infinity Saga is deeply inspired by Ancient Greek Mythology and Lore. His works contain endearing characters that always have something special and unique that helps them survive in the brutal and unrelenting Worlds that he creates.










29 January 2017

Eyes Like Lighthouses When the Boats Come Home by Dane Cobain Book Spotlight!



Eyes Like Lighthouses is Dane Cobain’s first book of poetry, distilled from the sweat of a thousand memorised performances in this reality and others. It’s not for the faint-hearted.

 “I’ve never seen anyone do a stream of consciousness piece as talented as that. Very impressed.” – Mark Allard-Will, author of Saskatch-A-Man and co-founder of Cuckoo’s Nest Press 

“Dane’s poetry is a multi-layered spiral of the macabre, quirky humour and disjointed imagery. Not only does he make you think, he captures the small forgotten moments of everyday life.” – Nikki Dudley, co-editor of Streetcake Magazine

 “…[Dane] combines concrete detail with socioeconomic concerns.” – Lorna Wood, associate editor of Gemini Magazine.
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Dane Cobain (High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK) is an independent poet, musician and storyteller with a passion for language and learning. When he’s not in front of a screen writing stories and poetry, he can be found working on his book review blog or developing his website, www.danecobain.com. His debut novella, No Rest for the Wicked, was released by Booktrope in the Summer of 2015.

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