Isis Sousa's Blog: Tragic Books' news - Posts Tagged "illustrated"

It’s been some time since my last journal, and I have been a bit “anti-social” lately to say the least, mainly for two reasons: I had some health issues this year and had to slow down and whenever I got better I had client work to catch up with.

I have some good news to share and it is that The Night of Elisa – my fiction debut was sent today for printing approval @ Lulu.com, which means once it is approved, it will b also distributed by Amazon network! Yay! I will make a new post once the ILLUSTRATED PAPERBACK is out!

The Nigh of Elisa was also added to Smashwords.com as E-Book (non-illustrated edition) – which you can see HERE and, also sent to Amazon Kindle and is now under review. Once the Kindle version is out, I will spread the word as well!

A little back story about this book is that it started out as a sort story, over two years ago, and during the last year it became an illustrated novella (55k words).

Now, I can’t wait to have the hardcopies available – so I can send copies to the lovely BETA READERS involved in the early and later parts of the process and, of course, give a few free copies on Giveaway!

Greetings, GR fellows! :)

The Blog Tour for The Night of Elisa has started before this weekend, but there is still time for you to come, join the tour, read interviews and participate on giveaways :)



The tour ends this Friday, the 13th! ^.^

Unveil the mystery!

This Friday, the 13th it is your chance to win a free Gothic read.

Visit The Night of Elisa Official Book Blog and find out how!

http://thenightofelisa.blogspot.com

Dear readers and authors, summer has been a rush for me. Too much work, too much going on in life. Things are slowing down and I hope to catch up with you this autumn!

I'd like to share the news about The Night of Elisa's Official Book Trailer, which was released today and it is available on Youtube!

You're welcome to watch it and share the link if you want :) Feedback is also welcome!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVDM7...

Now, hope you're all having a great time :)

The Night of Elisa is just available in 6x9 printed editions @ LULU:

*Illustrated Paperback, cream paper, glossy cover – 208 pages
*Illustrated Hardcover, white paper, wraparound glossy cover – 208 pages
*Non-Illustrated paperback, cream paper, glossy cover – 152 pages

The Night of Elisa – 2015 Calendar is also available!

Size: 11x8,5 in
12 pages with the book’s artwork (one page for each month)

By buying ANY product at Tragic Books / LULU webshop you also GET a FREE E-BOOK coupon!

Click HERE to learn more about it!

Flash Promo – 50% OFF on Hardcover books

This is your chance to buy The Night of Elisa – Hardcover Edition with 50% discount! But hurry, it is valid only until 24th November.
Learn more here: http://tragicbooks.blogspot.no/2014/1...

New website
Tragic Books, a young and indie publishing brand of illustrated Dark books has now a new website: http://tragicbooks.blogspot.no/
There you can check out more about upcoming titles, news and promotions – and whatnot!

Upcoming title: No Escapes Vol. I – Melancholic Beauty in Norwegian Landscapes

A beautiful photography/art book packed with 76 hand-picked moody photographs taken on Mid-Norway highlands during Autumn season. Each photo is accompanied by a handmade color palette, which can be used as inspiration for your design projects, sketches and paintings whether digital or traditional.
For more information, visit: http://tragicbooks.blogspot.no/p/no-e...

Hello there! :) How were your holidays? Was it all hectic or did you have some time to relax and do other things you normally don’t do along the year?

Mine were absolutely hectic, and I did almost nothing of what I planned (i.e. reading and advanced house cleaning!). But I did connect with closest family and friends, which was good for the mind and soul.

Before I head any further on this little letter, I’d like to THANK YOU.

In May 2014 I started an adventure on the self-publishing playground and have been absolutely fortunate to come across wonderful people – such as you – who have given me support in many ways. You took of your precious time in provide feedback, supporting my work with reviews and blogposts and nonetheless, purchasing it!

So, what is worth… Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! :D \m/

Now that we all said goodbye to 2014 , let’s follow through 2015 with tons of creativity, inspiration, prosperity, achievement and realization. If you’re a reader, I hope you enjoy yourself and enhance your wisdom with great books. If you’re an author, I hope you are the one providing those great books to our community – we thank you for that! :)

As for me, I am glad to announce I am publishing an illustrated miniseries in 3 episodes, called “A Cold-Hearted Phoenix” in a few months. Soon I will tell more about the project, so stay tuned for this one!

I have just published as well “No Escapes VOL. 1 – Melancholic Beauty in Norwegian Landscapes” , which is a reference art book for painters and photographers. It is not a table book, as some may think, but because of the way it is built, it can be enjoyed by pretty much anyone who likes landscapes, arts and photography in general. As the title suggests, the book is melancholic, moody and somewhat dark. The second volume is coming somewhere on the second semester.


See you soon, have a great time!

It is no secret I have been very little social for the past 6-8 months. Two life-changing events happened last year, leaving deep scars within my family and me. We had four injured and one loss. After being down to the ground, gaining a few extra kilos of depression and living in the darker side of life, time and self-realization have helped/are helping me heal.

As the old saying goes… What doesn’t kill me, makes me stronger.

I am back, and glad to be around GoodReads again!

Speaking of which…

I’m about to record a final video talking about “The Night of ElisaThe Night of Elisa” and thought about the possibility of answering YOUR questions in the video – if you have some.

Whether you have read the book or consider reading it, shoot your questions to my author’s Q&A session here on GoodReads, or leave a comment in this post. Feel also free to send me a private message. I won’t reveal any names in the video, so all those who participate will have their identities preserved.

If I have any questions by the time to record the video, I will do my best to answer you :) And I will post a link here to let everybody know when it is online at Tragic Books' Youtube Channel.

Cheers and have a great time, folks! :)

Looking for a super cool bargain?

If you live in UK, don’t miss the super promotion. Amazon UK now has Dark Love for sale with 56% discount!!! You can buy it for only £ 3.63!!!

Click here to buy it @ Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cold-Hearted-...

But RUUUUNNNNNN! Soon the paperback edition will return to its normal price of £ 8.20!

Good luck! :D

I have a Gothic Short story coming this Halloween: Eleanor's Gift. It is Victorian Gothic, like The Night of Elisa - but with more elements of Classic Gothic Horror to it.

And here is an excerpt, the story's opening.

.:Eleanor’s Gift
.:The darkness

A downpour washed the dark pointed roofs, old cobblestone roads and woods surrounding Rivercrook. The strong wind shook the plants and carried away their yellow leaves. It howled at windows and doors, scaring infants and their mothers. Lightning flashed around the town’s monuments and sculptures, distorting stone faces and casting twisted shadows.

On the old cemetery road there was not a soul to be seen, yet the shadow-play of the storm made the graves seem to dance without rhythm or grace. Soon there came a wagon, pulled by two horses running for their lives and tormented by the lashes of a mad coachman; only a mad person would dare to travel in such conditions.

Inside the wagon, in complete darkness, a lady held tightly to the bench. Her breathing was shallow, her heartbeat so strong she could feel it in her throat. The wagon rocked terribly and threw her belongings in all directions.

The wagon hurried along that road and then took an exit onto an earthy countryside bridleway, narrower than the roads across Rivercrook and much darker, as the trees grew tall on each side and formed a natural roof of branches and leaves. The only light the coachman could count upon was the faint reddish-yellow glow of his lamp. He knew they needed to make their way along the bridleway to the clearing. It wouldn’t take too long, but still he lashed the exhausted horses to run even faster.

They were almost there when the dying light flickered one last time. Now there was nothing but the darkness amidst the trees. The coachman saw the clearing when it was illuminated by lightning. Once they crossed it, it wouldn’t be long until they reached their destination, just a day or two more of harsh travel.

The terrain was uneven and soaked, making it difficult for the horses to stay on course. The storm obscured the moonlight and the frightening flashes were now resting in the clouds so the travelers could not see where they were going. The coachman was forced to slow the horses against his will. He had a calling, a duty to fulfill, and it could not wait any longer.

But the powers of nature can go with you or against you, and that night, despite having come so far – already such a great victory – nature was indeed against the struggling man. All it took was a slide of the left-hand horse to drag the other horse and the entire wagon with it, down the soft, muddy cliff that gave into the river. The horses, the coachman and the lady struggled against the darkness and the waters.
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>>> Anyone interested in reviewing it until Halloween , drop me a message :) And I will provide you a free e-book :)

Enjoy your autumn! ^.^