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Long Time No See

9/8/2016

 
Long time no see.

I haven't had much to say here lately. Life has been busy and I have been lazy. Let's see if we can fix that.

I went to see the new Star Trek recently and I really liked it. It had a very Star Trek feel to it (unlike the first two). It was big and looked like a video game most of the time, but it was fun and kept me engaged to the end.

I fell asleep during Into Darkness, so I missed the end of it. I don't think I missed much. I go back and rewatch films all the time and I still haven't bothered doing that with Into Darkness, even though I haven't seen some of it. But with Beyond I'm looking forward to seeing it again.

People talk shit about the first two new Star Trek films all the time (myself included), but they did something really important: they made Star Trek cool.

Let me tell you a story

I had settled into my seat and was watching the previews. I was cautiously optimistic that I was about to be entertained for 2 hours, and that I probably wouldn't pass out again.

Suddenly, out of nowhere, a chattering, giggling group of teenage girls appeared, like a plague descending on the theater. The skipped happily toward me and took their seats directly behind me. I am an old man (and have been since birth), so I got a sinking feeling at the thought of having them talk through the movie because it wasn't what they were interested in and they shouldn't have been there.

God, I'm such an asshole.

They loved it! I wanted to join in when they spoke over the movie (I didn't, of course, because they are teenage girls and I don't want to be arrested). They spotted all the cool easter eggs and were excited at all the right moments. They were engaged to the end and even made a comment about how little lens-flare there was.

It's possible that these girls have always been into Star Trek because they were raised on it or something. But I think it's more probable that the lens flare-heavy, dumb reference making, boring action-fest first two films made them interested. They then went and became Fans, enough that they got a bunch of obscure references my wife didn't get, and she grew up watching the TV shows.

Now we're getting a Star Trek film that's a little closer to what I think of as the Trek feel, and the new fans are coming along for the ride and enjoying it. We're getting a new TV show and they'll watch the hell out of that too.

We're getting a million new Star Wars films over the next few years, but they were always going to be huge. Knowing that Star Trek still has a place on the field after fifty years makes me happy.

Of course it's looking like the movie is going to be certified as a bomb, so what do I know?


New Release: End of Days (Merikh book 3)

26/4/2016

 
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End of Days is up and running.

It's the final entry in Merikh's first trilogy (my working title for the trilogy is Old Gods), and I'm proud of how it turned out. It wraps things up well (he says, modestly), and early readers have been enjoying it.

Depending on the long term reception Merikh receives, I've got another trilogy (New Gods) coming your way later this year.

It's 99c until Wednesday, so if you want to grab it, now is the time:


Supernatural simulations. Journeys through the afterlife. Will the truth set them free or doom them all?

Merikh and his team are stuck in a simulation, a mind game being played by the newly resurrected elder god Ohm. But when Merikh learns the truth about the life he thinks he’s leading, he needs to turn to unlikely allies to find freedom for himself and his friends.

As he uncovers more of Ohm’s global plans, Merikh must journey to the underworld and back if he has any hope of defeating the god once and for all.

New Adult and Urban Fantasy Giveaway

14/4/2016

 

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New Release: Targeted (Merikh Book 2)

3/4/2016

 
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Targeted is alive on Amazon. It's 99c through Wednesday (6th of April), so if you want a copy at a ridiculous price, now is your time.

This is the second book in the trilogy, and the third is coming at the end of the month.

If you liked Dark Game I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy this one too. Hopefully more. Hopefully it will become the only thing you can think about as it consumes your life. You neglect family and friends, leave your job and your life, all so you can spend more time obsessing over this world and its people.

Or, you know, leave a review if you like it. that's kind of the same thing, and I'd really appreciate the review thing. Probably more than the obsessive crazi-pants option.
The gods are angry. His friend is dying. One cure could undo the world…

Merikh’s past and present have collided. As he seeks out a cure for Mouse’s life-threatening condition, an assassin from his past stops at nothing to try to bring Merikh home. If he fails to cure Mouse, she’ll be dead in days. If the assassin has his way, Merikh will be executed.

As he battles his way through seedy arms dealers and ancient gods, Merikh’s quest may seal a fate he never thought possible…

Targeted is the second installment in the Merikh saga. If you like breathtaking action, intricate worlds, and intriguingly complex characters, then you’ll love CL Walker’s exciting next chapter in his magical series.

Dark Game - Merikh Book 1 - Out Now

13/3/2016

 
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Dark Game has just gone live on Amazon. It's at 99c for the rest of the week, so if you want to grab a copy do it now. Not just now. Not when you've got time. Now!

This is the result of the realization I discussed in my last post. I'm changing genres and upping my production schedule. Today is Dark Game, but the second in this initial trilogy is coming up in April, and the third in May. They might even be sooner, but we'll see how well all the outside stuff (covers and editing) lines up.

Both those sequels are already written, by the way. In fact, I've already started on the next project.
Here's the description:

Power-hungry gods. Deadly magic. What could go wrong?

Merikh is a deadly assassin. After escaping from the brutal clan that raised him, he and his partner Mouse plan on putting their skills to good use. All they need to do is poison one simple target for a sweet payday. When the mark turns out to be much more than they bargained for, Merikh and his partner barely survive a blast of magical power.

As they investigate further, Merikh and Mouse find a god masquerading as a waitress, a plot to destroy the town, and an unsettling amount of magic. The job started as a way to make some cash. Now if they don't go through with it, the world may fall to an ancient power even the gods are afraid of. No pressure.

Caught in a battle between magic and the gods, Merikh must seek the help of an unlikely ally to finish the job and save the world from pure evil.




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