Werecreatures Meet

Hi Alan!

Since you haven’t been to Authonomy for a while, I hope it’s okay that I’m sending this through your book comment:

I’d like to thank you for backing BRAINRUSH (a Thriller) last year. Because of you it hit the Authonomy Number-1 slot, attracted an agent, and landed a film option. Now that’s a brain-rush! The formal book launch is September 1st and the sequel will be released in December. None of this would have been possible without your help. So, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

Sincerely,
Richard Bard, BRAINRUSH

PS. If you want a good laugh, check out the temporary book-trailer video on the BRAINRUSH website. It’s there as a placeholder for the upcoming professional video. The current one features children and it’s guaranteed to make you smile! And yes, the younger kid on the screen is really me. You can see the video at www.RichardBard.com. The link is also on my Authonomy profile page. Special offer for former Authonomy backers between now and the formal launch on Sept 1st: If you would like to receive a “Review” copy of the eBook (plus 2 FREE thrillers from the Kindle Top-20 PAID Bestseller list – yes, really), go to the website, click the “Contact” button, and leave a message that includes your Authonomy username and the secret code words “I Feel the Rush!” Details of this promo will be emailed to you. Thanks!

Dear Alan, you vote still counts. Please have a look at my message. Thanks, Pia

It is hard to find originality these days (a council working weregoat doesn't really tear down the present boundaries). Have you found anything fresh and interesting on Authonomy that you would recommend?

This werereader pulls the leaver to send all werestories sliding down the big shute at the bottom of which awaits the sharpest and shiniet of barbed spikes. Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo more werecreatures pleeeeeeeeeese!

This werereader pulls the leaver to send all werestories sliding down the big shute at the bottom of which awaits the sharpest and shiniet of barbed spikes. Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo more werecreatures pleeeeeeeeeese!

Goblins and orcs as estate agents... hey, you didn't mention this book was True-Life! Very funny (I think I suffer from Postponement Delirium about twice a day... make that three times, I'll do the other one tomorrow), and a superb way of blending in satire with comedy. Have had this on my watchlist for ages, glad to finally give it a whirl. Excellent work

Pat Black
Snarl

This is an amazing read.

One of the finest pieces in its genre on this site. Not only hilarious, and entertaining -- but also filled with remarkable observation of power-hungry human nature and the affects of it. Bravo! What a current satire on how things are in the world (and human mind).

Superb writing and storytelling skills! I am sure that the right publisher/agent will help you to succeed with this fine work.

Backed with the utmost pleasure.

Johanna Kern
Master and the Green-Eyed Hope

WERECREATURES MEET
Alan Martin

The more readers we can convert to Fantasy the better it will be for us writers of that delightful genre. You have championed our cause and dignified yourself by writing this fun story. I grinned, often chuckled and laughed out loud many times whilst reading it. Ahhh humor. The world needs more of it.

I am so pleased that you backed my book, A King in Time since it gave me a heads up and sent me off to read your book.

Your characters are amazing. And their inner thoughts and dialogue is priceless.

Backing this rare world of Werecreatures with enthusiasm.

Sincerely,

Mary Enck

Fun and well put together, too. An interesting take on the werewolf stories and I love the description of William changing into a weregoat! Backed, both for its content and quality of the writing, Carolyn.

Oh this is fab. Its been on my W/L for a while so appologies for taking so long getting to you. But my goodness it was worth the wait. What an entertaining piece of work this is brilliantly excecuted. I am leaving for work now but will have the smile on my face all day.

Sue mackender
Knowing Liam riley - I hope you enjoy it

Wonderful world you've created. Liked the setup and creatures.
The only comment I would have might be to tighten up the prologue. Once I started to read the rest, I got right into the piece and loved it. Backed. Good luck.
Jenny

How dare you suggest I ripped off Wallace & Gromit, when I actually ripped off Dungeons & Dragons! If you'd had a childhood as uncool as mine you'd know that werebears, wererats & werecats were all the rage for fantasy board gamers. Which I gave up as soon as I discovered computer games - this really isn't putting me in a good light.

The hyphen is a tricky one, but I figure as werewolf doesn't have it...

See, when I saw Curse of the Were-Rabbit, (Wallace & Gromit) I knew all bets were off on the next Were-creature (I think it needs a hyphen). Only the Brits can bring us a story like this. As usual I'm not sure about Tolkien critters like orcs & halflings but hey .... it's already a circus. Hope you do well with this, backed.

See, when I saw Curse of the Were-Rabbit, (Wallace & Gromit) I knew all bets were off on the next Were-creature (I think it needs a hyphen). Only the Brits can bring us a story like this. As usual I'm not sure about Tolkien critters like orcs & halflings but hey .... it's already a circus. Hope you do well with this, backed.

Thanks for not writing another typical werewolf story. This is cheeky and clever, parody at several levels. The writing is straight-forward and serves the narrative well, but I do have a couple of technical suggestions. In Chap. 1, "Edward was prepared for this" should have an object to indicate the antecedent (*occurrence" or "eventuality" or something referring back to the earth dissolving.) This kind of oversight is common, so you might want to look out for other instances. Also, take note of the number of sentences with passive verbs. Active verbs will make your writing and narrative both more dynamic. But overall this is quite entertaining and a breath of fresh air. Happy to back it for you.
If you’re so inclined, please take a look at “The Job: Based on a True Story (I mean, it’s bound to have happened somewhere)”, a rollicking parable of suffering and struggle told through humor.
Thanks,
Craig Davis
http://www.authonomy.com/ViewBook.aspx?bookid=19440

Hi Alan,

I have backed your book because I was hooked by the pitch, loved the introduction and read on. How much more I read depends on time and commitment.

Enjoy everything and good luck.

Rusty Bernard
Psychiatric Evaluation

I like the idea behind this and the characters you have chosen makes this witty and laugh out loud funny. The world needs more weregoats and yours sets a fine example even if his first instinct is to run the other way.
Your writing is splendid, intelligent, did I say, funny(very funny) which ,makes this a very entertaining story.
Backed earlier but wanted to spend more time reading to comment.
Rakhi (Sir William...)

What a fun premise. Never heard of a weregoat until now. Imaginative to the point that it tickles the funnybone, and brings on lots of loud gufaws. You have the tongue in cheek voice and tone that keeps the reader turning the pages anxiously awaiting the next hilarious situation. Backed with pleasure.

I hope you will give mine a read and back it if you like it.
Best,
Robert
Golden Conspiracy

Clever, unique, humorous, and imaginative. Gladly backed. Jedward (Knut)

What an imagination!
Hilarious, witty,insightful. A great read.
Alison Butler

this is funny and entertaining, well done, backed

alison
--who wants to diet anyway?
--legal lies

Hey, Alan -

This is fast-paced and hugely funny.

In fact, I'm still laughing as I back it.

Excellent and hysterical stuff.

Best of luck here, and I would love it if you could take a look at my book, if you haven't already.

Thanks.

-Jeff Lee
THE LADIES TEMPERANCE CLUB'S FAREWELL TOUR

03 June 2010
A risible tongue in cheek joy to read full of humour and comedic views. On occasion acerbic but never bitter and the absurdity is allowed to bubble into hilarity and fun. A pleasure to spend time with. BACKED. Robert Davidson. The Tuzla Run.

Hi Francesco
Already backed, commented and definitely supported SICILIAN SHADOWS, all the best with the Ed's desk.
Alan

Funny and full of cleverness.
Backed with pleasure! Good Luck!!
A look at Sicilian Shadows would be greatly appreciated.
Frank.
If you back my work, you may also want to approach BJD (a big supporter of Sicilian Shadows) for a further possible backing of your book
Could you also have a read (if you haven't done so) of 'Moonbeam Highway' by Tim Chambers, a wonderful book that at present sits on the Ed's desk.

Hello Alan. This had me smiling from the off. The office saga with Edward Huphup (see I remembered) was hilarious and the Giant adorable. Your style is really good and carries the story perfectly. William is a great character that you could love to hate. I think this will go down so well with its genre. Backed and best of luck with it! mariecapri (Cosmic Linx)

Funny and full of cleverness.
Backed with pleasure! Good Luck!!
A look at Sicilian Shadows would be greatly appreciated.
Frank.
If you back my work, you may also want to approach BJD (a big supporter of Sicilian Shadows) for a further possible backing of your book
Could you also have a read (if you haven't done so) of 'Moonbeam Highway' by Tim Chambers, a wonderful book that at present sits on the Ed's desk.

Good grief, Alan, you let all those things out from under the bed. I may never sleep again. How amazingly clever. I've read a few chapters and still wondering what happened ot the guy with his document tattoo. Where do all these ideas come from. Your metaphors and similes are terrifc.
Caroline
KC Hart
Summer Rose

You are so fantastic, Alan! :) How can I ever thank you enough for backing my 2 memoir books? :)
God bless you. ;) Love, Susie :)

This is a clever, charming and very light-hearted read. Feels like a breath of fresh air to read this one, nothing is overdone, and the simplicity makes it all the more enjoyable. Well done, the imagination shows a lot of promise. Backed.

If only there was a category for adults who think they're young (Awtty?). I'm dropping the YA...

I had a big grin on my face while reading a couple of chapters of this. I agree with the last comment that it doesn't feel like YA, but for an adult who thinks he's young like me, it's very enjoyable!

Interesting indeed, YA tag dropped, bring on the grown ups...

Ok, so this perked up a dull lunchtime and brings a whole new meaning to 'the naked civil servant'.
For a good idea of what Harper Collins look for in a YA book, take a look at their review of John Booth's Shaddowdon. Quite interesting, I dropped my YA tag after reading it.
Jim Darcy
The Firelord's Crown

Dear Alan, I love that there is a "weregoat" & also that they can "go back to human form" - ah, fantasy. :) Hope you write another book. :) Before I began to read your book, I was prepared by your ecap/pitch/prologue, which was very well done. :) Your epilogue was great because it tied all of the ends together. :) Your story is good because you create interest by having short paragraphs & lots of dialogue, which makes me want to keep reading to find out what's going to happen next. I'm "backing" your book: When you back a book, it only improves the ranking of that book, not yours. However, the author whose book you are backing may decide to back your book also, in which case yes, your ranking would be improved...authonomy. :) Please "back" my TWO memoir books, "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not" & my completed memoir unedited version? "Tell Me True Love Stories," which tells at the end, my illness now & 6th abusive marriage." Thanks, Susie :)
p.s. Remember: Every time you place a book on your bookshelf, your recommendation pushes the book up the rankings. And while that book sits on your bookshelf, your reputation as a talent spotter increases depending on how well that book performs. :)

Hi

Brilliant read, very imaginative and I loved your characters names.

Good luck

I had a big grin on my face while reading a couple of chapters of this. I agree with the last comment that it doesn't feel like YA, but for an adult who thinks he's young like me, it's very enjoyable!

Ok, so this perked up a dull lunchtime and brings a whole new meaning to 'the naked civil servant'.
For a good idea of what Harper Collins look for in a YA book, take a look at their review of John Booth's Shaddowdon. Quite interesting, I dropped my YA tag after reading it.
Jim Darcy
The Firelord's Crown

Imaginative, different and great. Backe with pleasure. E.Loraine Royal Blood Chronicles book one

Hi Alan,
You do what Brits do best, and that is write wacky stories that border on bonkers- impressive writing and backed with pleasure!

Warm regards,
Manolya- Love in No-Man's Land

I think my readership would have to start at the age when they've discovered the boredom of real work.

great fun and totally bonkers. My only quibble would be that I don't think it's YA... I think this has a more adult sense of humour - but that could just be me. happy to back.

great fun and totally bonkers. My only quibble would be that I don't think it's YA... I think this has a more adult sense of humour - but that could just be me. happy to back.

I really enjoyed this. A lovely cross between Terry Prachett and Douglas Adams.
I like the renaming of Earth to Heart too.
I feel for William, working with a medusa and (by the end of Chapter 2) being on a list of wereanimals
to find.

Well written and a lot of fun.

Good luck and backed.

Berni
Fledgling and Renegades

'It was time to call the Giant' hooked me. Your characters are fascinating. Your descriptions are vivid. You add depth to your narrative with well-focued metaphors like 'a whole iceberg of new things' and apt similies such as 'like battery hens.' Your dialogue is crisp and entertaining. Your world-building is wonderful. Your wit is hilarious. Your pacing maintained my attention. This is a well-crafted, witty fantasy. Backed.

Interesting premise and some original ideas. You certainly cover most of the genres

Sue
Knowing Liam Riley

Alan, Great pitch--I found your writing style impressive and the descriptions—stylish. The characters are compelling and there was something special about the pace, it drew me in and supported the setting and atmosphere.
I wish you the best
I loved it.
Scott
The Esrevinu Chronicles/Secrets of the Elephant Rocks

Alan, Great pitch--I found your writing style impressive and the descriptions—stylish. The characters are compelling and there was something special about the pace, it drew me in and supported the setting and atmosphere.
I wish you the best
I loved it.
Scott
The Esrevinu Chronicles/Secrets of the Elephant Rocks

I had to look grockles up! So I can't really claim I was inspired by them but what a great word nevertheless. Something for the sequel...

Was it the grockles in Broadstairs that inspired and helped your extraordinary characters along? Am sure that you have something here. Good Luck.

Was it the grockles in Broadstairs that inspired and helped your extraordinary characters along? Am sure that you have something here. Good Luck.

Whilst I don't always feel involved with fantasy stories, this one appealed from it's pitch and even more so once I started reading.
Your imagination has done you proud. What a strange amalgam of characters and cleverly amusing names you've thought up.
I've read far enough to recognise a well told and entertaining story which I'm sure won't disappoint your target readers. Backed. Margaret.

Werecreatures Meet is most excellent fun! I particularly enjoyed reading past the 1 chapter, when we are drawn into the world of William Moon, the hapless weregoat... the humour is dry and sprinkled liberally.. I'm not your target market but I would certainly buy this - extremely entertaining and isn't that what books should be? Backed and best wishes!
Diane
Good Blood

Great combination of characters and creatures. The imagination and creativity are rich, and some of your descriptions very good. The premise is well thought out and the book is amusing and entertaining making it an enjoyable read.

Backed,

Lisa

Thank you for highlighting those two bits. This is what happens when your main research consists of watching the original "Clash of the Titans". I tried to cover up my mistake of referring to all werecreatures as Lycans by changing the text to "Lycanthrope-like". That obviously hasn't worked, so I best go and revise it. Anyone know what the Greek is for weregoat....

I love this. It has a discworld/hitchhikers guide feel to it without being derivative.
Two points you may want to look at:
Medusa was one of three gorgon sisters.
Lycanthrope specifically refers to wolf. (Greek lukos)

Werecreatures Meet
Alan Martin

Good one for your YA - although I liked it too! A giant visiting the nations’ leaders after World War II and seeking to protect the planet is a great idea for a story - anyone who damages the planet will answer to him. Strong, daring fantasy story here with interesting characters and humour as well! What's not to like? Happy to have given this a spin on my shelf.
Best,
Zan

You had me at Weregoat... and then at Huphup... and then at about every paragraph. Pratchett and Adams would be proud (maybe jealous?)
I don't know how you're going to tie all these mythical creatures together, but so far I like the mess you have to clean up :)
Very imaginative.
Shelved.
Dan
Demons and Other Inconveniences