No Return
cI've taught a lot of aspiring novelists. MFA students. Undergrads. Various workshops. Literary fiction. Genre writers. Coast to coast and overseas.
I get around.
The crazy thing about it is that despite the hard work folks put in, the actual number of students that end up having an awesome book launch is relatively few. It's a hard game.
For most people.
At the moment, one student, Zachary Jernigan, is not most people. His debut novel, No Return, is heading for publication this spring, with terrific looking packaging and enthusiasm from Night Shade. Hardback, with this very impressive jacket design:
Click to enlarge and read all the goodness. Among it, is a blurb from myself. Just saying the truth, and that is:
But, rest assured, more reputable people than me think similar things.
What's cool about this, for me, is that I read this material when it was shiny and new, fresh from Zach's brain. I can't claim any credit for him getting a publishing deal, of course. He did that on his own. In his own way. But still, it's with great satisfaction that I highlight this work. It's a couple months from publication, I think, but look out for it. If the description sounds of interest, please check it out.
This guy is the real deal. It's your job - should you choose to accept it - to make him write the sequel. And then more.
Oh, and... CLICK HERE TO ENTER TO WIN A COPY OF THE BOOK. Like, for free!
I get around.
The crazy thing about it is that despite the hard work folks put in, the actual number of students that end up having an awesome book launch is relatively few. It's a hard game.
For most people.
At the moment, one student, Zachary Jernigan, is not most people. His debut novel, No Return, is heading for publication this spring, with terrific looking packaging and enthusiasm from Night Shade. Hardback, with this very impressive jacket design:
“A visionary, violent, sexually charged, mystical novel – No Return challenges
classification. Clearly, Zachary Jernigan has no respect for genre
confines. His tale of gods hanging in the sky and a “constructed man”
with glowing blue coals for his eyes and a motley band of fighters
navigating a harsh landscape peopled by savage creatures and religious
zealots… Well, it’s pure genius. Here’s hoping it’s just the first of
many such works from this guy.” – David Anthony Durham
But, rest assured, more reputable people than me think similar things.
What's cool about this, for me, is that I read this material when it was shiny and new, fresh from Zach's brain. I can't claim any credit for him getting a publishing deal, of course. He did that on his own. In his own way. But still, it's with great satisfaction that I highlight this work. It's a couple months from publication, I think, but look out for it. If the description sounds of interest, please check it out.
This guy is the real deal. It's your job - should you choose to accept it - to make him write the sequel. And then more.
Oh, and... CLICK HERE TO ENTER TO WIN A COPY OF THE BOOK. Like, for free!
Labels: Other Authors, Professor Dave, Stonecoast
posted by David Anthony Durham at
6:45 PM
3 Comments:
Well, thank you, David! Your advice made the book much better than it otherwise would've been!
Thank you Mr Durham. Without your blurb it is unlikely that I would have picked up SCOURGE OF THE BETRAYER (my favorite fantasy book of 2012) or met Zachary Jernigan (who I now consider a good friend). Any other recommendations you have are greatly appreciated :D
Hey Zach. Well, I'm pleased to hear you so say.
Nick, that's great to hear on both counts!
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