Book 5 Update, Teaser, and Title Reveal!

WOW. Has it really been 3 months since my last blog post on here?!
I guess time really flies when you're hard at work writing!

While my original goal was to have Terraria Legends book 5 out this month, I came to realize that it wouldn't be possible without making compromises in either the story itself or the illustrations and cover artwork; neither of which I was willing to tone back.

As a result, what a better way to start the new year out than with the release of book 5!

I don't have the exact release date pinned down yet, but it will 100% be out the first or second week of January 2019! (Barely 2 weeks!!)

I know everyone's been anxious for the next book to be released, and as a reward for everyone who's stuck with me this far, I'm releasing a teaser from book 5 and revealing its official title!

First, the title:
Book 5 is now: Terraria: Mechanical Menace (Legends Book 5)!
(On a side note, I'm really torn between two potential titles, so that could change last minute!)

As always, fans of my books (and fans of the game!) may not be surprised what lies in wait for our hero during this adventure!

But enough chit-chat; here's your little taste of what's coming in two weeks!

From Chapter 2 in Terraria: Mechanical Menace

          “A year?” I asked back in disbelief.
          I couldn’t believe it had been that long since I had left everything behind. It hurt hearing the names of my friends and the names of those horrible monsters I fought.
          Once I defeated the Wall of Flesh, everyone thought the Hallow would be our savior, but it wasn’t. Instead of destroying the Corruption like we all hoped it would, the Hallow became locked in a stalemate against the newly empowered Corruption. Anywhere the two forces met, the land became locked in a literal standoff between the two unstoppable forces; neither one could overtake the other.
          The land between the Hallow and the Corruption was a different story. Neither force showed any mercy for the “normal” land that lay between the two. Just as the Corruption lives up to its name and “Corrupts” everything in its path, the Hallow twists and warps everything in its way to fit its own image.

If you like being the first to know about this kind of news, be sure to keep checking this blog for the latest news on the Terraria: Legends line of books and beyond! This blog is also an excellent way for you to ask me questions; just leave a comment, and I'll try to get back to you!

Vengeful Phoenix Now Available!

It's been a long haul, but my next book is finally available!

Check it out here! Amazon Marketplace

A big thank you to all my readers who have been patiently awaiting this release!

If you've been following my blog and Twitter, it's no surprise that this next book isn't based in the world of Terraria, but fear not; my next book absolutely is a Terraria book! I've been working on them both side by side, and after a short break, I will be diving in fully on the next book in the Terraria Legends series!

Additionally, this is my first book to be a part of the Kindle Unlimited service, which means if you are subscribed to that, you can read my book for free!

Now, more about the new book!

Vengeful Phoenix is inspired by the fantastic game, Factorio. For those of you not familiar with the game, I'll give you this short overview from their website:

"Factorio is a game in which you build and maintain factories. You will be mining resources, researching technologies, building infrastructure, automating production and fighting enemies.

In the beginning you will find yourself chopping trees, mining ores and crafting mechanical arms and transport belts by hand, but in short time you can become an industrial powerhouse, with huge solar fields, oil refining and cracking, manufacture and deployment of construction and logistic robots, all for your resource needs. However this heavy exploitation of the planet's resources does not sit nicely with the locals, so you will have to be prepared to defend yourself and your machine empire."

If you're interested in checking out their game, you can get it here! (They have a free demo too.) https://www.factorio.com/

I obviously highly recommend it, or else I wouldn't have written a book inspired by it!

This was an exciting book to write and really gave me a chance to explore a different genre. When you get a chance to read it, feel free to leave a review, and stop back here or on Twitter to let me know what you think!

[CLOSED] Who Wants a Free Book?!

Hello again, readers!

With this next videogame-related book coming up, I thought I'd try something a little different.

The book is on schedule to come out this week, and seeing that I didn't say much about it, I'm giving three of you a chance to win a free copy of the ebook!

All you have to do is put your answer in this form with what game you think the next book is based on; yes, really!

Entry Form: CONTEST ENDED

Of course, I don't expect you to exactly guess what the game is, so I'll have to pick the guess that's closest. (Hint: It's not Terraria. Remember, I already said that's coming out later!)

Take as many guesses as you like (But don't get too crazy!), and I'll pick the winner the day the book comes out. The first three people who guessed the closest first will win!

(See all the legal mumbo-jumbo below for the usual fine print.)

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2. Agreement to Rules: By participating, the Contestant (“You”) agree to be fully unconditionally bound by these Rules, and You represent and warrant that You meet the eligibility requirements. In addition, You agree to accept the decisions of Palette Concepts as final and binding as it relates to the content of this Campaign.

3. Campaign Period: Entries will be accepted online starting on July 31, 2018, and ending no later than August 3rd, 2018. All online entries must be received before the end of the campaign.

4. How to Enter: The Campaign must be entered by submitting an entry using the online form provided at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSIB1HsYwtFXUCGjKGImbY6sJWYI_17ljjXku3fOv2KRwIrA/viewform?usp=pp_url. The entry must fulfill all Campaign requirements, as specified, to be eligible to win a prize. Entries that are incomplete or do not adhere to the rules or specifications may be disqualified at the sole discretion of Palette Concepts.

5. Prizes: The Winner(s) of the Campaign (the “Winner”) will receive one (1) copy of the yet to be released e-Book by H. W. Dante (Approx. 2.99 USD). Actual/appraised value may differ at time of prize award. The specifics of the prize shall be solely determined by Palette Concepts. No cash or other prize substitution shall be permitted except at Palette Concepts' discretion. The prize is nontransferable. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of Winner. No substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of prize to others or request for the cash equivalent by Winner is permitted. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for Palette Concepts to use Winner’s name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.

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What's Next!

Hello Readers!

Hope everyone's had a chance to read the newest Terraria book, Flesh and Blood!

I figured it's long overdue for an update on the blog, so I just wanted to chime in and let you know what's next for the Terraria: Legends series of books and beyond!

Q: Is there another Terraria book planned for after "Flesh and Blood?"

A: Does anyone really need to even ask that?! Of course there is! While I'm not ready to announce anything else about the next book right now, I can confirm that it's 100% in the works, and will continue following our hero in the Terraria: Legends series! As usual, dedicated fans of the game will have a general idea of what the next adventure could entail...

Q: What are you working on now?

A: My current work is another video game related novel that should be on par with my Terraria book's length and quality!

Q: Wait, what?! You're not working on the next Terraria book?!

A: I'm working on both the new video game book AND the next Terraria: Legends book!

Q: Do you have a release date for either of the new books?

A: At the moment, no. The new video game book will be out very soon, though. (This month!) The next Terraria book will be a while still, but maybe not as long as you'd expect!

Q: What takes so long? Can't you put the Terraria books out faster?!

A: What takes so long? Writing them, of course! (Not to mention the awesome illustrations and covers they have!) Sure, I could get new books out there faster, but anyone could tell you that would result in poorer quality, and ruining the very reason you love the books to begin with!

Hopefully, this update clears up some questions you might've had! As usual, if you have any questions about the books, feel free to leave a comment on the blog, or reach out on Twitter!

Terraria: Flesh and Blood Now Available!

Book 4 in the Terraria: Legends series has been released!

This is the longest and most exciting book in the Terraria: Legends series yet, clocking in at over 63,000 words!

You can pick it up here, or at your favorite online retailer! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D6WVCD6/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_uO2aBbRJ6W04Q

Here's a short summary of the story, as seen online:

"Once more our hero is called into action! This time, to go back to the one place they swore they’d never go to again; the cursed dungeon. While not sure of who, or what, they may find inside, the one thing Alex hopes to find is answers. Travel along with Alex as they embark on their most challenging adventure yet, and make a startling discovery deep beneath Terraria! Along the way, Alex will face some choices and challenges that no one should ever have to face. The Corruption may finally meet its match, but at what cost?"

As a bonus, for anyone keeping up with my blog, here's an extra snippet from the book!

From Chapter 6 in Terraria: Flesh and Blood

"My hand hesitated, silently quivering over the weathered metal handle. Should I really go into this cursed place? How could anyone even be alive in there? What if the dungeon really was sealing away some evil magic, and all it needed was for some foolish warrior like myself to break the seal, and unleash its power into the world?
No one could answer these questions for me; I had to find out for myself. I placed my hand on the metal ring and pulled. The door, did not open? I pulled again, harder this time. The ancient door creaked slightly, but remained closed. I put both hands on the handle and pulled even harder. Now, the door let out a series of even louder creaks, but remained closed.
Was it locked? I could not see a keyhole anywhere. Maybe it actually was sealed? With both hands still on the handle and one armored foot against the stone wall, I pulled as hard as I could.
CREEAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCK BOOOOM!"

I'm just as excited to release this book as I hope you are to read it! This, by far, is the most action-packed, emotional story yet, with a few twists that even fans of the game won't be expecting. Once you've had a chance to read it, stop back here to leave a comment on what you thought of it, or reach out to me on Twitter!

Book 4 Release Date and Title Reveal!

Exciting things are happening around here!

Besides book 4 in the Terraria: Legends series being completed story-wise, all the illustrations are now complete, and the cover artwork is underway (And looking quite awesome!).

You can expect book 4 to be available digitally NEXT WEEK, hopefully as early as Monday!

Now, obviously, we can't keep going around calling it book 4 forever, so I thought it was about time to reveal the final title of the book!

Book 4 is now officially: Terraria: Flesh and Blood (Legends Book 4)!

Fans of the game, and readers of the previous books, probably have a good idea of where this book is headed. Needless to say, our hero will be facing some choices and challenges that no one should have to face.

If you like being the first to know about this kind of news, be sure to keep checking this blog for the latest news on the Terraria: Legends line of books and beyond! This blog is also an excellent way for you to ask me questions; just leave a comment, and I'll try to get back to you!

First Draft of Book 4 is Complete!

The first draft of book 4, in the Terraria Legends series, is complete!

This is the biggest adventure yet, clocking in at around 20,000 MORE words than "Skeletal Horror!"

The next stop for the book will be going through any possible revisions and changes that may need to be done. Once that's complete, it'll be time for any final touches, proofreading, artwork, and then release!

Any fans of the game will have a pretty good idea of where this book is headed. If you have any ideas or hopes of what will happen, feel free to leave a comment!

It's a little too early to be giving out an exact release date, but I could see book 4 being available digitally this month!

Blog is up and Running!

Stay up to Date!

Welcome to my official blog!

This blog will be used to keep all my readers up to date with news on upcoming Terraria books and beyond! Want to know when the next books are coming out? Want sneak peeks on new content? You'll get all that and more right here!

This will give you, the reader, a chance to interact with me and give feedback (Both positive and constructive!).

Don't forget to check out my Twitter, too, for additional news and ramblings! https://twitter.com/hw_dante

Stay tuned for the first teaser, and let me know what you think about this new experience!