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Post by derekgunn on Apr 23, 2009 11:34:18 GMT
Greetings from across the Irish Sea, I've just discovered this place and thought I'd stop by to say hello and introduce myself. My name is Derek Gunn and in my spare time I write books. I've two published in the US, two more coming this year again, in the US and finally, a lot closer to home I have another book being published this year by GWP in the UK. I see a lot of familiar names from other haunts on the web here.... Cheers! Derek www.derekgunn.com |
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Post by David A. Riley on Apr 23, 2009 11:39:10 GMT
Hi Derek
Good to see you here. I'm sure you'll enjoy browsing through this site. I hope so anyway.
Cheers
David
PS congratulations of the books.
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Post by carolinec on Apr 23, 2009 13:27:18 GMT
Hi Derek!
I recognise your name from another board too I reckon, though I must admit I'm not familiar with your novels. I'm more of a short story person myself.
Welcome to the Vault. ;D
Caroline
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Post by derekgunn on Apr 23, 2009 14:25:13 GMT
David, thanks for your good wishes.
The books coming out this year are:
Fallout - the third Vampire Apocalypse book (Black Death Books)
The Estuary - a grisly,zombie, adventure tale from Permuted Press
The HMS Swift Chronicles - historical, naval, horror short story and novella combined into one volume from Ghostwriter Publications
Derek
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Post by derekgunn on Apr 23, 2009 14:28:47 GMT
Caroline, thanks for the welcome. I have two books published (US Black Death books) both in the Vampire Apocalypse series: A World Torn Asunder (2006) and Descent into Chaos (2008). There are chapters/reviews etc at my website if you feel like checking them out. Cheers! Derek |
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Post by David A. Riley on Apr 23, 2009 14:36:07 GMT
Hi Derek
I love historical naval stories - Patrick O'Brien is one of my all time favourite writers. Though I suspect this may be a long way from his stuff. Will probably love it!
I'm not really into vampire stories these days - a bit glutted on them, I suppose - but I definitely think I fancy that "grisly, zombie adventure story". The Estuary sounds an intriguing title. It conjures up images already!
Best wishes
David
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Post by derekgunn on Apr 23, 2009 15:03:25 GMT
David, I'm a huge Patrick O'Brien fan too! If you're interested, there's a little about The HMS Swift Chronicles HERE and about The Estuary HEREDerek Also I should clarify that the Vampire Apocalypse series is essentially a military action series - action from the first page to the last. |
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Post by David A. Riley on Apr 23, 2009 15:13:01 GMT
Nice cover on the HMS Swift book. Sounds a definite for me.  The concept art for The Estuary looks good too. As does the premise. You must keep us informedf about these. I'll definitely be getting them myself. I like the options available, hardback, paperback and audio. The latter's something of a novelty. I regularly borrow unabridged audio books from our local library to listen to while I'm travelling in the car. I usually get through at least one a week. David |
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Post by derekgunn on Apr 23, 2009 15:57:13 GMT
David, When I was doing a lot of travelling for my day job, I too found the audio books from the library a fantastic way to pass the journey (and deal with the traffic!) - I'm more desk bound these days and miss that 'time out'. I've just heard from the publisher that The HMS Swfit Chronicles is getting a new Steve Crisp cover which I can't wait to see and am just thrilled about... Derek |
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Post by pulphack on Apr 23, 2009 16:26:50 GMT
welcome aboard derek, me heartie, etc... er, anyway, nice to see you here. always welcome other pulphacks, sometimes seems like we're a dying breed.
and i bet you loved revisting The Mind Parasites - i read it last year for the first time in 20 years and enjoyed it more second time around.
i think you'll like it here.
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Post by derekgunn on Apr 23, 2009 16:35:08 GMT
Pulphack, I think I will like it here - thanks for the welcome!
Derek
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Post by pulphack on Apr 23, 2009 17:28:11 GMT
ta - and it was doug who read the mind parasites again, wasn't it (see latest finds thread) - that'll teach me to post after just skimming the recent posts before starting!
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Post by derekgunn on Apr 25, 2009 13:11:30 GMT
No worries!
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Post by stevej on Apr 26, 2009 12:47:07 GMT
Hi Derek. ;D
Welcome to the forum. ;D
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Post by derekgunn on Apr 29, 2009 14:57:58 GMT
Newsletter/May Draw Just to let you know: Subscribers to my newsletter are entered in a random drawing to win an autographed copy my latest release, DESCENT INTO CHAOS, the second book in the Vampire Apocalypse series. Winner will be drawn on June 1st and notified by email. Please note that new subscribers who sign up by May 31, 2009 are also eligible. My newsletter goes out a couple of times a year, covering new and forthcoming releases, previews etc. If this interests you, you're welcome to SIGN UP HERE Cheers! D |
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