Reviews and More About THE QUEEN OF CROWS

March 21st, 2010 · 2:08 pm  →  News & New Releases

I am pleased to announce that the first review of THE QUEEN OF CROWS is live on author Janette Dalgliesh’s blog. She writes that: There’s a lot of talk these days about e-publishing and (depending on who’s talking) it represents either a brave new world or the end of civilisation as we know it. Personally, [...]

First Review of THE QUEEN OF CROWS

March 16th, 2010 · 7:19 am  →  Queen of Crows

Hi everyone! Have been working, writing and working but wanted to drop by and mention that THE QUEEN OF CROWS has been reviewed by author Janette Dalgliesh. Here’s a quote from the review: Valentinelli gives us a lyrical yet chilling encounter at a crucial point of America’s history. Can medicine man Tse trust the assurances [...]

Monkey Ninja!

March 14th, 2010 · 8:57 pm  →  News & New Releases

A long time ago in a galaxy where I thought I had more free time, I bought a Munny. What is a Munny you ask? No, it’s not just the unit of currency from Kingdom Hearts. Step into Munny World and check out all the different ways you can customize a blank vinyl canvas. Then, [...]

Long Time, No LJ

March 5th, 2010 · 3:38 pm  →  News & New Releases

It’s been a long, long time in a galaxy not so far away since I’ve posted to LJ, so I thought I’d give you that super-special update about life in Monica-land. First off, I redesigned VioletWar.com to give it a more professional look and feel. Then I collaborated with illustrator Leanne Buckley and editor/layout artist [...]

25% Off SALE on THE QUEEN OF CROWS Thru Sunday!

March 3rd, 2010 · 9:00 am  →  News & New Releases

From now through Sunday, March 7th, enjoy a 25% off savings on THE QUEEN OF CROWS. This product is the first digital release set in the world of the Violet War. The short story entitled “The Queen of Crows” takes place during the 1860s, and focuses on the tough decisions that a Navajo elder named [...]

Download THE QUEEN OF CROWS – a Violet War story!

March 1st, 2010 · 10:30 am  →  News & New Releases

Centered around a short story entitled “The Queen Of Crows,” I designed this unique product to help you get an inside look at the Violet War setting and the story that inspired me to create this world. At a retail price of $4.99, you will receive a magazine-style layout of THE QUEEN OF CROWS, a [...]

New Website Theme Has Officially Launched!

February 25th, 2010 · 2:46 pm  →  News & New Releases

I am pleased to announce that a new website theme for VioletWar.com has officially launched! This site redesign launched in preparation for THE QUEEN OF CROWS, a product that will be available for digital download on March 1st. Set in the Violet War, you can read a short story and its first draft, an in-depth [...]

Revisions Update and a Look at 2010

January 8th, 2010 · 7:29 pm  →  News & New Releases Revisions Writing Process

Hi folks, In December, I focused on the revisions for ARGENTUM through a December Writing Marathon that I had come up with. December was an extraordinarily busy month for several reasons, including a few additional projects that I did not expect to come up. Even though I didn’t get as much done as I wanted [...]

…and while we’re on the subject…

October 7th, 2009 · 8:21 am  →  News & New Releases

The past couple of weeks have been an exercise in humility. Yes, part of it is due to the usual trials and tribulations of scheduling and projects. But then there’s the other part… Many of you know I’ve been living and breathing on the internet for the past, few years. In that time, I’ve seen [...]

On Setting Outlines

September 21st, 2009 · 8:15 am  →  News & New Releases

Hi everyone, After coming back from GenCon, I had a few other people contact me about licensing the Violet War setting for a potential game. I took a break from revisions and started mapping out this very. big. world. I just stopped. You see, I really love this story and although I’m pretty excited that [...]