My latest interview comes courtesy of a generous book blogger all the way in Romania! Check it out if you're interested in what fantasy creature I would actually like to be if I had a choice, my current passion other than writing, and of course, the ultimate advice for any would-be writer or author.
Here's the link at: http://ieatthebooks.blogspot.com/2012/09/interview-sabrina-benulis-author-of.html?spref=tw
In other news, the countdown to the Archon paperback has begun. About a month or so to go. :-)
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Friday, September 21, 2012
Finally-Revisions On Covenant Begin!
At long last I have received the editorial notes for Book #2 in The Books of Raziel series!
How do things look? Well, to sum everything up, I have a lot of work to do. That isn't too surprising--many authors have to work long and hard on the second book of a series to get it right. But I hope my fans can be patient, because I will be doing my best to make the story as enthralling as I can.
That being said, I would like to open up this post to any fans with opinions out there. I would love to hear what characters you are most looking forward to seeing again, and also where you think the story might be headed.
I can't make any promises that is how the story will ultimately turn out, but it's always nifty to jump into a reader's head.
So feel free to post or message me if you have any fun comments/thoughts.
I'll update again soon, especially considering that the paperback for Archon is coming out on November 6, 2012, and I am hoping to do at least one or two giveaways in celebration. :-)
And now . . . I've got to put my nose back to the grindstone . . .
How do things look? Well, to sum everything up, I have a lot of work to do. That isn't too surprising--many authors have to work long and hard on the second book of a series to get it right. But I hope my fans can be patient, because I will be doing my best to make the story as enthralling as I can.
That being said, I would like to open up this post to any fans with opinions out there. I would love to hear what characters you are most looking forward to seeing again, and also where you think the story might be headed.
I can't make any promises that is how the story will ultimately turn out, but it's always nifty to jump into a reader's head.
So feel free to post or message me if you have any fun comments/thoughts.
I'll update again soon, especially considering that the paperback for Archon is coming out on November 6, 2012, and I am hoping to do at least one or two giveaways in celebration. :-)
And now . . . I've got to put my nose back to the grindstone . . .
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Status of The Books of Raziel, Book #2
Okay everyone--I'm going to admit that waiting sucks.
I have been getting questions from various people about when Book #2 will be released, etc. So I'm going to tell you what I know right now.
Here's the skinny on what's going down over at HarperCollins: I have line edits for Covenant. Unfortunately, I still do not have the editorial notes. Without them, I can't revise the book. And so I wait, and wait, and wait. And in the meantime I keep myself busy, because just sitting there and waiting would be plain dumb, right?
The publication date right now is June of 2013, though this could change. Believe me, I was hoping for sooner rather than later, but we authors have no say over release dates. >_> So I hope you can all be patient with me, everyone! I am doing my best for us all. Honestly, it kills me because I love Book # 2 and I know you will too. But, hey, such is life.
Be assured, however, that I will keep everyone updated when I am updated.
In the meantime, Archon will be released in paperback on November 6 of 2012, which is an amazing milestone for any author. The content remains the same, although I was able to include a helpful glossary this time--something I had hoped for with the hardcover. Also, the final words at the end of the paperback now say, "To Be Continued" if only because I never realized how many people read Archon and thought it was both the beginning and end of the story. Far from it! Stupid me, I know . . . O_O
Anyway, if anyone else has any questions for me, feel free to contact me here, or through email, FB, Twitter, etc. I'll make sure to get back to you ASAP.
I have been getting questions from various people about when Book #2 will be released, etc. So I'm going to tell you what I know right now.
Here's the skinny on what's going down over at HarperCollins: I have line edits for Covenant. Unfortunately, I still do not have the editorial notes. Without them, I can't revise the book. And so I wait, and wait, and wait. And in the meantime I keep myself busy, because just sitting there and waiting would be plain dumb, right?
The publication date right now is June of 2013, though this could change. Believe me, I was hoping for sooner rather than later, but we authors have no say over release dates. >_> So I hope you can all be patient with me, everyone! I am doing my best for us all. Honestly, it kills me because I love Book # 2 and I know you will too. But, hey, such is life.
Be assured, however, that I will keep everyone updated when I am updated.
In the meantime, Archon will be released in paperback on November 6 of 2012, which is an amazing milestone for any author. The content remains the same, although I was able to include a helpful glossary this time--something I had hoped for with the hardcover. Also, the final words at the end of the paperback now say, "To Be Continued" if only because I never realized how many people read Archon and thought it was both the beginning and end of the story. Far from it! Stupid me, I know . . . O_O
Anyway, if anyone else has any questions for me, feel free to contact me here, or through email, FB, Twitter, etc. I'll make sure to get back to you ASAP.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Fairies were angels?
Well, at least that's one theory of where fairies come from.
In Archon, Tileaf the oak fairy is a fallen angel who, along with other angels in the past who thought similarly, decided to live on Earth in symbiosis with nature rather than in the false peace of Heaven. (Don't worry, kiddos. This isn't really a spoiler, per say).
Many people have been asking me about this idea and where I got it from, and unfortunately there are a few people who became confused by it--perhaps because it is a concept that isn't used often in fantasy novels. But the nerdy angel/fairy scholar that I am, I had to use it. It just fit perfectly with the book.
Don't believe me that it's a legitimate "theory"? Here's a snippet from Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairy#Demoted_angels:
Demoted angels
A third belief held that they were a class of "demoted" angels.[22] One popular story held that when the angels revolted, God ordered the gates shut; those still in heaven remained angels, those in hell became devils, and those caught in between became fairies.[23] Others held that they had been thrown out of heaven, not being good enough, but they were not evil enough for hell.[24] This may explain the tradition that they had to pay a "teind" or tithe to Hell. As fallen angels, though not quite devils, they could be seen as subject of the Devil.[25] For a similar concept in Persian mythology, see Peri.
Fascinating, right?
So the opposition to this idea --rare that it might be--is rather strange. I don't often take the time to address misconceptions about Archon, but this one was so odd, I couldn't really help it.
Well, in either case, I think it would make an excellent spin-off story. Do you think that fairies being linked to angels is unusual?
Or have we all become a little too used to what fairies are and aren't supposed to be?
In Archon, Tileaf the oak fairy is a fallen angel who, along with other angels in the past who thought similarly, decided to live on Earth in symbiosis with nature rather than in the false peace of Heaven. (Don't worry, kiddos. This isn't really a spoiler, per say).
Many people have been asking me about this idea and where I got it from, and unfortunately there are a few people who became confused by it--perhaps because it is a concept that isn't used often in fantasy novels. But the nerdy angel/fairy scholar that I am, I had to use it. It just fit perfectly with the book.
Don't believe me that it's a legitimate "theory"? Here's a snippet from Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairy#Demoted_angels:
Demoted angels
A third belief held that they were a class of "demoted" angels.[22] One popular story held that when the angels revolted, God ordered the gates shut; those still in heaven remained angels, those in hell became devils, and those caught in between became fairies.[23] Others held that they had been thrown out of heaven, not being good enough, but they were not evil enough for hell.[24] This may explain the tradition that they had to pay a "teind" or tithe to Hell. As fallen angels, though not quite devils, they could be seen as subject of the Devil.[25] For a similar concept in Persian mythology, see Peri.
Fascinating, right?
So the opposition to this idea --rare that it might be--is rather strange. I don't often take the time to address misconceptions about Archon, but this one was so odd, I couldn't really help it.
Well, in either case, I think it would make an excellent spin-off story. Do you think that fairies being linked to angels is unusual?
Or have we all become a little too used to what fairies are and aren't supposed to be?
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
So where did the term "Blood Head" come from anyway?
Find out in my latest interview about Archon with blog owner Dana Wright at her blog Zombie Girl Shambling:
http://zombiegirlshambling.blogspot.com/2012/06/archon-by-sabrina-benulis-interview.html . Dana not only gave Archon a great review, but she also asked me some questions that were truly unique. I guarantee that reading this will clear up a few misconceptions, give you some fascinating answers, and even provide a tiny sneak peek at what to expect in Book 2!
Also, I received my first piece of official fanart a week ago! I'll be putting an awesome drawing of Troy up on my website asap.
If there are any other fans out there who enjoyed Archon and also like making fanart, I'd love to see what you can do. ;-)
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Great Review from Newspaper in Malaysia!
Archon just received a great review from a newspaper in Malaysia. Check it out here at: http://www.thesundaily.my/news/389068
This is mind-blowing for me as it is finally hitting me just how far this book is traveling.
Amazing stuff.
Also, I am currently remodeling my kitchen and am knee-deep in piles of stress. Who would have thought that choosing backsplash tile would be such a grueling process? Better Homes & Gardens made it look easier than this . . . >_<
This is mind-blowing for me as it is finally hitting me just how far this book is traveling.
Amazing stuff.
Also, I am currently remodeling my kitchen and am knee-deep in piles of stress. Who would have thought that choosing backsplash tile would be such a grueling process? Better Homes & Gardens made it look easier than this . . . >_<
Friday, May 4, 2012
BAM Signing/Panel was great fun!
The panel/book signing event at the Books-a-Million in Harrisburg, PA was a lot of fun, and I'd once again like to thank the fans and attendees who showed up, as well as the authors who I met while I was there. Here's a picture from the event:
I'm the middle with the bright blue shirt. To my left in the yellow jacket is romance author Gwyn Cready, historical fiction author Mitchell J. Kaplan, and author Meredith Mileti. To my right is fantasy author Maria V. Snyder and romance/literary fiction/horror author Megan Hart.
I already knew Maria from Seton Hill University, but meeting everyone else was very nice. I had actually seen one of Megan Hart's books in my local Weis grocery store and (except for already knowing Maria who is a bestselling author) felt like I was in the presence of a celebrity. :-) Funny how we authors gauge our current fame based on K-mart, Wal-mart, and food chains. If you'd made it there, you know you're doing good.
Cute little factoid, the booksellers at the store chose balloon colors for each of us based on our books covers. That I got balloons in black, red, and white should be no surprise!
Well anyway, as for right now, I am waiting for editorial notes for Book 2, as well as beginning another super secret project no one will be able to guess.
And I mean no one. *grin*
I'm the middle with the bright blue shirt. To my left in the yellow jacket is romance author Gwyn Cready, historical fiction author Mitchell J. Kaplan, and author Meredith Mileti. To my right is fantasy author Maria V. Snyder and romance/literary fiction/horror author Megan Hart.
I already knew Maria from Seton Hill University, but meeting everyone else was very nice. I had actually seen one of Megan Hart's books in my local Weis grocery store and (except for already knowing Maria who is a bestselling author) felt like I was in the presence of a celebrity. :-) Funny how we authors gauge our current fame based on K-mart, Wal-mart, and food chains. If you'd made it there, you know you're doing good.
Cute little factoid, the booksellers at the store chose balloon colors for each of us based on our books covers. That I got balloons in black, red, and white should be no surprise!
Well anyway, as for right now, I am waiting for editorial notes for Book 2, as well as beginning another super secret project no one will be able to guess.
And I mean no one. *grin*
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