From Pages to Pixels: A New Kind of Book Illustrated with Animated AI Art
In the ever-evolving world of book publishing, I’m writing a new chapter, a new kind of book illustrated with animated AI art – one that seamlessly merges the realms of literature, art, music, psychology, and technology. I’m using animated AI generated art in short-form video (as you see on Tik Tok and Instagram) to illustrate a webbook designed to be read comfortably on mobile devices. This kind of book revolutionizes the reading experience, transforming a simple story into a dynamic, interactive masterpiece. Yes, it really is a masterpiece, because not only is the imagery in this book illustrated with animated AI art stunningly beautiful, it’s also set to inspiring music created by my husband Kris Newland – see his albums on Bandcamp. And the story is a first-person psychological journey told through archetypal fantasy characters and deep symbolism that combines psychological theories of archetypes and the unconscious mind with Greek…
Do Book Trailers Sell Books?
Do book trailers sell books? It’s hard to say just what makes a book sell, especially when you’re doing a lot of different things to promote your book at the same time. An author’s platform these days includes Facebook and Twitter and whatever other social media platforms you feel comfortable using, and you need a steady stream of material, of which a book trailer is only one thing you might put out in a day or a week. Videos do get more engagement on social media, however. Their reach on Facebook is much wider than even a photograph, so that makes it worth adding video to your social media content. You don’t need one, but it’s certainly good if you have one, and it will likely sell your books better than a photograph – so long as it’s a video that holds people’s attention. Is the cost worth it? If…
News from AIA Publishing
Pop over to the new AIA Publishing website and see the news about Richard Bunning’s Spiderworld. Cover design by Rose at http://velvetwingsdesign.com and at a very reasonable price.
Prunella Smith: Worlds Within Worlds, available for pre-order now.
Pre-order my new release at your local Kindle store now. When the book is released on the 30th of November , you’ll get it straight away. My latest novel is metaphysical thriller, and an unusual book in many ways. If you like something different, take a look. Prunella Smith: Worlds Within Worlds Author and editor Prunella Smith inhabits a multilayered reality. Physically, she lives in the Australian bush with her crazy cat Merlin. In her work world, she edits the love story of Kelee, a Magan Lord’s daughter, and in the cyber-world of social media, she’s subjected to slanderous attacks by a disgruntled author. To complicate matters further she sees things through the eyes of a Tibetan Yogi, has strange dreams and relives old memories. Separate worlds, interconnected and complementary, but can they help when Prunella becomes victim to a real life stalker and her sanity is threatened? Worlds Within Worlds…
Metaphysical Fiction: The Sage
The Sage sat on the mountain top, his heart wide open from years of meditation. He had always sat there and always would. He no longer knew where his heart stopped and the sky began. His mind blended with space and travelled through all of space and time. He saw all things and his heart wept. A mother in Gaza sobs hysterically over the dead body of her child, killed by Israeli mortar fire; a child stares numbly at the burnt out ruins of his home in Australia, hoping his parents escaped the blaze; in India, a husband and wife cling to the roof of a car as floodwaters rush past them; a group of villagers in the Ukraine rush from their homes with a few belongings, wondering where they can go to escape the tanks and guns coming their way. They did not ask for this. They want only…
I sense countless Worlds Within Worlds #4
Worlds Within Worlds is the working title of a series of metaphysically inclined writings that are shaping themselves into a story without my conscious direction. These are essentially unedited first drafts that I have made no attempt to shape. The idea is to let creativity flow as it wishes. Please comment on whatever aspect you would like. An introduction to the series and a list of the posts in order (should you wish to begin at the beginning) is on the Writer’s World page. Click here for the previous offerings in reverse order. For_Lucia: http://moblog.net/view/876988/worlds-within-worlds Today, Prunella Smith comments on the fantasy novel she is in the process of editing. I sense countless Worlds Within Worlds #4 Hmmm. Not too bad. The author has me interested at least. And the prose is acceptable. This job shouldn’t be too difficult. I wonder about this world I glimpse through the words on my computer screen, like a…
Eternal Destiny has its first review and it’s 5 stars!
Eternal Destiny has its first review and it’s 5 stars. It’s by Awesome Indies reviewer, Clive Johnson. A couple of excerpts: “Following on from the previous books in the series, all the characters continue to gain depth and colour, discovering more about themselves. This is particularly true of Ariel and Nick, and their relationship. Nick’s long running fears about his ability to defeat Cogin are also resolved, but with a twist I’d best not reveal here, other than to say that it marries well with the overall thrust of the deeper narrative.” “The writing is of a high standard, effortlessly bringing the tale alive and making it thoroughly engaging. A fine end to the Diamond Peak Series.” You can read the whole review here.
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More than a story, it’s a metaphorical journey into the mind.
Today, I’m back on the blog of the gorgeous Dr Niamh Clune talking about the symbolism in the Diamond Peak Series. This will be of particular interest to those of you who are into metaphysical fiction. So leap on over to On The Plum Tree and read about the metaphorical journey into the mind that is Ariel’s quest for the top of Diamond Peak. Don’t forget that book one, Lethal Inheritance ,is on sale on Kindle and Kobo until the 5th of July for only 99c . This book will never be offered free, so this is your best offer!
The difference between metaphysical and visionary fiction.
Sometimes books that are metaphysical fiction can also be called visionary fiction, but books that are visionary fiction are not always metaphysical in nature. Visionary and metaphysical are not synonymous terms. So what’s the difference? Metaphysical fiction essentially has two components, philosophy and a non-corporeal, ineffable or supernatural element. In metaphysical fiction both components are an integral part of the story, ie the character’s supernatural/psychic experiences and their philosophy – or the philosophy of their world – are part of the action, ie through which the character achieves their goals or is thwarted in, or by them. Though it often is, metaphysical fiction is not necessarily ‘spiritual’ in nature. It may, for example, be based more on psychology or pure philosophy than on any spiritual system of thought. Visionary fiction, however, is always spiritual in nature. The usual subject matter and plot thread in visionary fiction is a character’s, or…
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An AIA award for ‘Lethal Inheritance’
The Awesome Indies has announced my AIA Seal of Excellence in independent fiction award for ‘Lethal Inheritance’. If you feel like giving a helping hand, pop over there and share the post link with your social networks. Also if you buy the book from there, you will be supporting the site. http://awesomeindies.net/2013/05/22/aia-seal-of-approval-for-excellence-in-fiction-awarded-to-lethal-inheritance-by-tahlia-newland/ It’s nice to know that my own work meets the standards I set for receiving the Seal! I was worried there for a moment.
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