-> Voyage to New Worlds
What can you expect to find in each edition? Anything and everything regarding Scot's writing,
including: news on the future releases of his books, upcoming events, articles, off-the-wall topics,
tips for new writers, insights to what makes him tick, what to look for in future issues and whatever
else helps you escape into the realms you really would rather be exploring!
-> Expect the Unexpected
Scot will make each edition of his newsletter as interesting, entertaining and informative as
possible, and will include many items that have never been posted on his website. However, some
of the items that appear in these newsletters may be transferred to his website after the edition has
expired, in case you wish to reaccess the information at later date, long after you have accidentally
deleted the newsletters. If you really would rather not be enlivened or surprised by Scot's
newsletters, or wish to inform Scot of a change in your e-mail address, simply e-mail his
administrator at admin@scotrstone.com. and the changes will be made - like a sugar fairy who's
replaced your private stash of sweets with old, hard bubble gum and empty candy stick wrappers.
Feel free to tell your friends about Scot's website (www.scotrstone.com) and this FREE (no
grappling hooks attached) newsletter. Oh, and by the way, tell your friends to submit only their
home e-mail addresses to Scot's admin, if they can. The last thing Scot's Majestic Messengers wish
to do is get any of his faithful in trouble at the workshop.
What can you expect to find in each edition? Anything and everything regarding Scot's writing,
including: news on the future releases of his books, upcoming events, articles, off-the-wall topics,
tips for new writers, insights to what makes him tick, what to look for in future issues and whatever
else helps you escape into the realms you really would rather be exploring!
-> Expect the Unexpected
Scot will make each edition of his newsletter as interesting, entertaining and informative as
possible, and will include many items that have never been posted on his website. However, some
of the items that appear in these newsletters may be transferred to his website after the edition has
expired, in case you wish to reaccess the information at later date, long after you have accidentally
deleted the newsletters. If you really would rather not be enlivened or surprised by Scot's
newsletters, or wish to inform Scot of a change in your e-mail address, simply e-mail his
administrator at admin@scotrstone.com. and the changes will be made - like a sugar fairy who's
replaced your private stash of sweets with old, hard bubble gum and empty candy stick wrappers.
Feel free to tell your friends about Scot's website (www.scotrstone.com) and this FREE (no
grappling hooks attached) newsletter. Oh, and by the way, tell your friends to submit only their
home e-mail addresses to Scot's admin, if they can. The last thing Scot's Majestic Messengers wish
to do is get any of his faithful in trouble at the workshop.
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-> Hands off the Merchandise
As is with Scot's website, no material from these newsletters may be copied, used or redistributed for
other purposes. You may forward them, however, if you wish to give your friends something more
fun to read than old jokes that have been recirculated on the net a thousand times, or those nasty
chain letters. Everything you see here, stays here, and is the sole property of Scot R. Stone. You still
may have a chance to use the information, however, if you first obtain permission from Scot R. Stone
by e-mailing his admin at admin@scotrstone.com with your request.. "Excuse me for a moment.
Hey, you buddy, take your grubby fingers off those dragul fireballs!"
-> Welcome to the Portal!
You are now entering the world of Scot R. Stone. Don't singe any hairs on the way in, and keep your
wits about you.
Hang on!
As is with Scot's website, no material from these newsletters may be copied, used or redistributed for
other purposes. You may forward them, however, if you wish to give your friends something more
fun to read than old jokes that have been recirculated on the net a thousand times, or those nasty
chain letters. Everything you see here, stays here, and is the sole property of Scot R. Stone. You still
may have a chance to use the information, however, if you first obtain permission from Scot R. Stone
by e-mailing his admin at admin@scotrstone.com with your request.. "Excuse me for a moment.
Hey, you buddy, take your grubby fingers off those dragul fireballs!"
-> Welcome to the Portal!
You are now entering the world of Scot R. Stone. Don't singe any hairs on the way in, and keep your
wits about you.
Hang on!
-> Still there? Great! Take a look around,and remember where you parked.
-> Greetings from Scot R. Stone
Glad you all made it safe and sound. You won't regret coming, nor will you ever want to leave. But, as with
all good things, they will eventually eat you if you don't eat them first.
Please raise your hand if you have read one of The Snowtear Wars novels. Keep your hand up if you've
only read Book Two, The Ice Shadows of Arna and not Book One, The Chimes of Yawrana. Okay, now
for those of you who still have their hands up, I know what you're thinking. Where on Elvana's green world
is Book One? Why can't I order it online? Why isn't it available through the stores like Book Two is? Take
a deep breath. Relax.
There is good news and good news. Book One is no longer available in the old edition, and is now a
collector's item for those of you who were lucky enough to get your hands on one. There will only ever be
one first edition of the book. Now for the other good news, the second edition is far better,and will be
released by new publisher, Behler Publications, in February, 2007. Wait! Where are you going? Let me
finish. Thank you. You can order an early copy of the new edition in approximately three weeks, getting it
far in advance of the official release date. You may go to this link to order it:
http://www.behlerpublications.com/titles-stone-chimes.asp
As you can see, the preorder button isn't up yet, however, it will be by mid August, located just to the right
of the book cover. And as a special bonus for ordering it directly through Behler's website early, you can
receive an additional 30% off the cover price! When you click to order it, it will ask you if you wish to add
it to your basket. Do so, and then click to check out. On the bottom of the checkout page, in the first of the
four blanks at the bottom of the screen it will ask you to enter a coupon code. Put in my last name, and then
hit continue to pay. Now, aren't you glad you received this newsletter to let you know that? But wait, there's
more. If you do the same for any other of Behler's books on their website, you will also receive 30% off of
those as well. You won't find a better deal elsewhere on any other sites, including Amazon and Barnes and
Noble. Plus, remember, you would have to wait until February, 2007 to get the new edition of The Chimes
of Yawrana if you were to order it elsewhere. Make your choice, August or next year...
Okay, enough of that stuff. Now about this whole move thing from Colorado to Vermont. Was it
exhausting? Yes. Moving always is. Is it over? No. My wife is there, and 98% of our furniture, but not me. I
must remain in Colorado a bit longer to tie up some personal matters. It could be as late as the end of
September before I'm finally there for good, but when I am, it would never stop me from flying back to
Colorado, or anywhere else for that matter, to do future book signings or seminars. My fan base started in
Colorado, and is now rapidly growing all over the country. Every day I receive new e-mails from people in
other states, which shows how popular the series is becoming,and how much fans are enjoying the
characters and creatures from the world of Elvana. I thank every one of you for the support you have
provided to keep this train going. Without your word-of-mouth promotions and purchases, everything
would be at a standstill. It shudders to make me even think like that. A writer's sole purpose is to
communicate his or her ideas and world, and hope they will make some kind of an impact that will last for
generations to come. Those who survive are the ones who were creative, persistent and refused to die
without a fight. I will tell you that the longer I have fought, the stronger I have become, paving the road for
a bright future ahead.
A bit about the website. Remember, you can find anything you need to know about me at
www.scotrstone.com. Feel free to explore it thoroughly. I add new articles constantly under my "Monthly
Messages" section,including "Character of the Month", "Quote of the Month" and the ever popular "In the
Works". Also keep tabs on my "In the News" section regarding important news clips released by
newspapers, television stations or radio stations. I also announce important contract information there, or
anything regarding any major advancements for each of my works. If you ever need to know where I'll be,
check the "Upcoming Events" page periodically to see if I will be at a store, college or library near you.
Now, I'll leave the website stuff be, since you know where that is now.
To end my welcome message for this quarter, I would like to close with one important statement, "Not all
authors are unresponsive." In fact, with the growing competition for shelf space in the marketplace, more
and more authors have to find new ways to reach out to their audiences, beyond just their normal book
signings and speaking engagements. It is the sole reason I have started writing these newsletters,so I don't
become lost in the sea of books you all are bombarded by on a daily basis. What better way to not forget
your favorite authors by having them come to you? And don't forget,and don't hesitate, if you ever want a
signed bookplate, or a few, you may always e-mail me through my website through the "Questions for the
Author?" link at the bottom of the home page to request them. Don't worry, I won't charge you for the
stamp.
Talk to you in the winter when the old man breathes his cold air on your windowpanes and blows snow
across your driveways. Bundle up and curl up with a good book. What better way to pass the time?
Scot R. Stone
-> Off the Wall: Article One, Rehashing the Dead
As are many of you, I am wondering what in the heck is Hollywood doing? How many times do we have to
see old television series made into movies for the big screen? The Adams Family? Moderately humorous.
The Dukes of Hazzard? Average. Jessica Simpson is the ONLY reason why that movie got any attention.
And to think, the producers almost blew it by starring Britney Spears in it. Bewitched? Let me vomit. It
wasn't even a clever story line. I hate to say this because I love Nicole Kidman. Starsky and Hutch?
Where did I put the aspirin? Too bad. Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson are two of the funnier comedians
around. What are we to see next, I Dream of Jeannie? The Love Boat? Gilligan's Island? Actually, yes
for the first two. Please, let it stop. Is Hollywood that desperate for new material? Or are movie producers
reacting to a shift in society's demands, saying that we'll spend money on just about anything these days
with a low I.Q.?
Folks, there is so much good material out there that it makes me wonder why producers are failing to
recognize it. One has to question where all the good stories have gone. Have we run out of good ideas for
movies? Far from it. Take Harry Potter, case in point. It's a phenom. Wonder why? It's original. People
have a built-in sense to explore and learn new things, imaginary or not. But, remember, the story must be
well written first for it to be effective, and J.K. Rowling is one heck of a good storyteller. Her fans can't get
enough of her stories--as long as they remain fresh and inventive. Dan Brown is another good one to take a
look at. Another phenom. Originality, folks. Rehashing television series for movies is only to make a quick
buck. These type of movies have no staying power, but yet they are the current trend.
But what makes me more mad is, these reruns on the big screen are eating up money and space for the
really good ideas that may never have a chance to make it there. The same holds true with bookshelf space
in the chain and independent stores. Do we really need to see books by actors and actresses who already
have more than enough money to last ten lifetimes? I wish publishers would give authors who are struggling
to make it, more of a chance to succeed than just whipping out a story by someone with a name who has no
business being in publishing in the first place. I'm not saying all of them are worth yanking, but let's truly sit
back and take a look at the quality of these books being produced. One of the few I have seen by a famous
person that has been a hit is John Lithgow's I'm a Manatee. Get it. Your kids will love it, and it even has a
sing-along CD with it. But his book is one of the few that really differentiates itself from many of the others
in print. Please, publishers, give the unknowns some room to wiggle. Leave the writers to writing and the
actors/actresses, sports stars, musicians and other entertainers to their own lines of work. It's as bad as a
supermodel crossing over to become a silver screen star. Few can do it, and few really should. Support your
local author.
The next time you stand in line to see a movie or buy a book, consider the quality and if it's really worth the
money you're putting forward. The only way Hollywood will change will be by one receipt at a time.
7/21/2006
Scot R. Stone
-> Tip Number One for New Writers: Write What You Read
The best way to become an author is to write in the genre you love to read in. Why? Passion. Passion drives
every author to sit and dedicate himself at a computer for hours on end until "The End" has been written.
Passion is built by something you believe in, something you can easily familiarize yourself with. There are
so many distractions an author must face on a daily basis that impedes his or her ability to write, it's
mind-numbing, making it very easy to procrastinating. Why jump into a cold lake when you know what the
results will be?
I say this because there's so much more to writing that just writing. There's editing, there's editors, there's
publishers, there's agents, there's marketing,there's workshops, there's conferences and the list goes on and
on. You'll will have a better chance of surviving in the literary world if you give yourself a good chance by
not overwhelming yourself with a project that's too big for you.
Stick to what you know and focus. The best place to start is on solid ground, and that means having some
kind of experience to stand upon when you first set out. The only way to get the experience of what a good
novel should be is to read what you love, and a lot of it. Study the plots, how the book unfolds, what the
characters are like and how many different settings each encounters. Read, read, read and never stop. You
get ideas from what you read, and can spin them off into totally new storylines that have never been done
before. Decide who your favorite author is and why they have inspired you, or at least entertained you. If
you're going to choose this career, why not have fun at it? Only when you have gained enough experience
under your belt to know where you are should you then venture into new waters.
Scot R. Stone
-> Zap!
Back, eh? How was the trip? See anything you liked, or anything you wished you would have? If you have
any suggestions for Scot on what to include in future editions of his newsletter, don't hesitate to drop him a
line through his website. Every idea will be considered. After all, reality is what you make it.
-> Greetings from Scot R. Stone
Glad you all made it safe and sound. You won't regret coming, nor will you ever want to leave. But, as with
all good things, they will eventually eat you if you don't eat them first.
Please raise your hand if you have read one of The Snowtear Wars novels. Keep your hand up if you've
only read Book Two, The Ice Shadows of Arna and not Book One, The Chimes of Yawrana. Okay, now
for those of you who still have their hands up, I know what you're thinking. Where on Elvana's green world
is Book One? Why can't I order it online? Why isn't it available through the stores like Book Two is? Take
a deep breath. Relax.
There is good news and good news. Book One is no longer available in the old edition, and is now a
collector's item for those of you who were lucky enough to get your hands on one. There will only ever be
one first edition of the book. Now for the other good news, the second edition is far better,and will be
released by new publisher, Behler Publications, in February, 2007. Wait! Where are you going? Let me
finish. Thank you. You can order an early copy of the new edition in approximately three weeks, getting it
far in advance of the official release date. You may go to this link to order it:
http://www.behlerpublications.com/titles-stone-chimes.asp
As you can see, the preorder button isn't up yet, however, it will be by mid August, located just to the right
of the book cover. And as a special bonus for ordering it directly through Behler's website early, you can
receive an additional 30% off the cover price! When you click to order it, it will ask you if you wish to add
it to your basket. Do so, and then click to check out. On the bottom of the checkout page, in the first of the
four blanks at the bottom of the screen it will ask you to enter a coupon code. Put in my last name, and then
hit continue to pay. Now, aren't you glad you received this newsletter to let you know that? But wait, there's
more. If you do the same for any other of Behler's books on their website, you will also receive 30% off of
those as well. You won't find a better deal elsewhere on any other sites, including Amazon and Barnes and
Noble. Plus, remember, you would have to wait until February, 2007 to get the new edition of The Chimes
of Yawrana if you were to order it elsewhere. Make your choice, August or next year...
Okay, enough of that stuff. Now about this whole move thing from Colorado to Vermont. Was it
exhausting? Yes. Moving always is. Is it over? No. My wife is there, and 98% of our furniture, but not me. I
must remain in Colorado a bit longer to tie up some personal matters. It could be as late as the end of
September before I'm finally there for good, but when I am, it would never stop me from flying back to
Colorado, or anywhere else for that matter, to do future book signings or seminars. My fan base started in
Colorado, and is now rapidly growing all over the country. Every day I receive new e-mails from people in
other states, which shows how popular the series is becoming,and how much fans are enjoying the
characters and creatures from the world of Elvana. I thank every one of you for the support you have
provided to keep this train going. Without your word-of-mouth promotions and purchases, everything
would be at a standstill. It shudders to make me even think like that. A writer's sole purpose is to
communicate his or her ideas and world, and hope they will make some kind of an impact that will last for
generations to come. Those who survive are the ones who were creative, persistent and refused to die
without a fight. I will tell you that the longer I have fought, the stronger I have become, paving the road for
a bright future ahead.
A bit about the website. Remember, you can find anything you need to know about me at
www.scotrstone.com. Feel free to explore it thoroughly. I add new articles constantly under my "Monthly
Messages" section,including "Character of the Month", "Quote of the Month" and the ever popular "In the
Works". Also keep tabs on my "In the News" section regarding important news clips released by
newspapers, television stations or radio stations. I also announce important contract information there, or
anything regarding any major advancements for each of my works. If you ever need to know where I'll be,
check the "Upcoming Events" page periodically to see if I will be at a store, college or library near you.
Now, I'll leave the website stuff be, since you know where that is now.
To end my welcome message for this quarter, I would like to close with one important statement, "Not all
authors are unresponsive." In fact, with the growing competition for shelf space in the marketplace, more
and more authors have to find new ways to reach out to their audiences, beyond just their normal book
signings and speaking engagements. It is the sole reason I have started writing these newsletters,so I don't
become lost in the sea of books you all are bombarded by on a daily basis. What better way to not forget
your favorite authors by having them come to you? And don't forget,and don't hesitate, if you ever want a
signed bookplate, or a few, you may always e-mail me through my website through the "Questions for the
Author?" link at the bottom of the home page to request them. Don't worry, I won't charge you for the
stamp.
Talk to you in the winter when the old man breathes his cold air on your windowpanes and blows snow
across your driveways. Bundle up and curl up with a good book. What better way to pass the time?
Scot R. Stone
-> Off the Wall: Article One, Rehashing the Dead
As are many of you, I am wondering what in the heck is Hollywood doing? How many times do we have to
see old television series made into movies for the big screen? The Adams Family? Moderately humorous.
The Dukes of Hazzard? Average. Jessica Simpson is the ONLY reason why that movie got any attention.
And to think, the producers almost blew it by starring Britney Spears in it. Bewitched? Let me vomit. It
wasn't even a clever story line. I hate to say this because I love Nicole Kidman. Starsky and Hutch?
Where did I put the aspirin? Too bad. Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson are two of the funnier comedians
around. What are we to see next, I Dream of Jeannie? The Love Boat? Gilligan's Island? Actually, yes
for the first two. Please, let it stop. Is Hollywood that desperate for new material? Or are movie producers
reacting to a shift in society's demands, saying that we'll spend money on just about anything these days
with a low I.Q.?
Folks, there is so much good material out there that it makes me wonder why producers are failing to
recognize it. One has to question where all the good stories have gone. Have we run out of good ideas for
movies? Far from it. Take Harry Potter, case in point. It's a phenom. Wonder why? It's original. People
have a built-in sense to explore and learn new things, imaginary or not. But, remember, the story must be
well written first for it to be effective, and J.K. Rowling is one heck of a good storyteller. Her fans can't get
enough of her stories--as long as they remain fresh and inventive. Dan Brown is another good one to take a
look at. Another phenom. Originality, folks. Rehashing television series for movies is only to make a quick
buck. These type of movies have no staying power, but yet they are the current trend.
But what makes me more mad is, these reruns on the big screen are eating up money and space for the
really good ideas that may never have a chance to make it there. The same holds true with bookshelf space
in the chain and independent stores. Do we really need to see books by actors and actresses who already
have more than enough money to last ten lifetimes? I wish publishers would give authors who are struggling
to make it, more of a chance to succeed than just whipping out a story by someone with a name who has no
business being in publishing in the first place. I'm not saying all of them are worth yanking, but let's truly sit
back and take a look at the quality of these books being produced. One of the few I have seen by a famous
person that has been a hit is John Lithgow's I'm a Manatee. Get it. Your kids will love it, and it even has a
sing-along CD with it. But his book is one of the few that really differentiates itself from many of the others
in print. Please, publishers, give the unknowns some room to wiggle. Leave the writers to writing and the
actors/actresses, sports stars, musicians and other entertainers to their own lines of work. It's as bad as a
supermodel crossing over to become a silver screen star. Few can do it, and few really should. Support your
local author.
The next time you stand in line to see a movie or buy a book, consider the quality and if it's really worth the
money you're putting forward. The only way Hollywood will change will be by one receipt at a time.
7/21/2006
Scot R. Stone
-> Tip Number One for New Writers: Write What You Read
The best way to become an author is to write in the genre you love to read in. Why? Passion. Passion drives
every author to sit and dedicate himself at a computer for hours on end until "The End" has been written.
Passion is built by something you believe in, something you can easily familiarize yourself with. There are
so many distractions an author must face on a daily basis that impedes his or her ability to write, it's
mind-numbing, making it very easy to procrastinating. Why jump into a cold lake when you know what the
results will be?
I say this because there's so much more to writing that just writing. There's editing, there's editors, there's
publishers, there's agents, there's marketing,there's workshops, there's conferences and the list goes on and
on. You'll will have a better chance of surviving in the literary world if you give yourself a good chance by
not overwhelming yourself with a project that's too big for you.
Stick to what you know and focus. The best place to start is on solid ground, and that means having some
kind of experience to stand upon when you first set out. The only way to get the experience of what a good
novel should be is to read what you love, and a lot of it. Study the plots, how the book unfolds, what the
characters are like and how many different settings each encounters. Read, read, read and never stop. You
get ideas from what you read, and can spin them off into totally new storylines that have never been done
before. Decide who your favorite author is and why they have inspired you, or at least entertained you. If
you're going to choose this career, why not have fun at it? Only when you have gained enough experience
under your belt to know where you are should you then venture into new waters.
Scot R. Stone
-> Zap!
Back, eh? How was the trip? See anything you liked, or anything you wished you would have? If you have
any suggestions for Scot on what to include in future editions of his newsletter, don't hesitate to drop him a
line through his website. Every idea will be considered. After all, reality is what you make it.
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