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Anything relating to my hopefully to be published series of Steampunk novels, “The Sauder Diaries”.

Shiny New Author Page

Published by MichelV69 on March 13, 2018

Post Views: 606 Howdy, folks. I’ve given up on Facebook for trying to stay in touch with folks interested in my writing. Unless I’m willing to pony up about $100 per month, the best I can hope is that 10% of the folks following my “Sauder” facebook page will see it. Twitter, in general is very hit or miss about who of the ~550+ followers get to see my posts.  My guess is that it’s about 10%, tops. So, the first step is that I’ve rearranged my blogsite here, to have an “Author / Book Information Page” that will have info in one place about the various novels and novellas I have written or am writing.  You can find that at the “Author / Book Information Page” menu item up…

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EBooks For April Giveaway

Published by MichelV69 on March 11, 2014

Post Views: 378 Hello! It’s been a while since I’ve done a give-away, so here’s a give-away!  Starting tomorrow and running until the end of the month, there are 10 eBook copies of “By Any Other Name” up for grabs via Smashwords. Just fill use the Rafflecopter widget below and get involved.  If you’ve already got a copy of “The Sauder Diaries – By Any Other Name“, you can still enter and then give your win to a friend that you think might enjoy the book. Thanks for participating! a Rafflecopter giveaway (p.s.: be patient … the Rafflecopter widget can be slow to pop up.  It will be along in a moment.)

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Read an Ebook Week 2014

Published by MichelV69 on March 5, 2014

Post Views: 1,364 Hi, everyone!  I just wanted to let you know that this week, both books in “The Sauder Diaries” are on sale for 50% off at Smashwords!  That means both E-Books for less than $5! Stop by my Smashwords site with the coupon code REW50 and pick up a copy for yourself or someone you think might be interested in what’s been called some of “… the best long-form indie Steampunk…” available today, as well as “…a DIAMOND in the world of STEAMPUNK books…“. Once you’ve taken a look at my stuff, swing by the main “Read an E-Book Week” page for literally hundreds of deals on eBooks from other indie authors. Post a reply here and let me know if you took advantage of the sale and who you…

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Are You Crew?

Published by MichelV69 on December 7, 2012

Post Views: 276 Well, look at that! It’s the first Friday in December! That means I have a contest to announce! Are you a fan of The Sauder Diaries? Do you think that you’d fit right in with Hans, Annika, Arrietta and the rest of the scoundrels of the Bloody Rose? Are you pretty damn sure you wouldn’t be owing anyone 10% of your pay shares? Here’s your chance! Send me an email to “michel@michelrvaillancourt.com”, with the subject of “I’m Crew!”. In your email, tell me what pirate name you’d use aboard the Bloody Rose; what job you’d be doing (engineer, gunner-marine, deck crew, steward, watch officer); who your favorite character is and why; and if you could get to ask them one question, what would it be?…

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More Technology of “The Sauder Diaries” – A Steampunk Dragon; What’s Not To Like?

Published by MichelV69 on November 30, 2012

Post Views: 473 Introduction This is the third part of a three-part set answering this Question From the Audience. So, without further ado, allow me to continue on discussing the various technologies that Hans encounters and uses, and evaluate “The Reasonable Plausibility Level” (RPL) of each. Science and Technology of “The Sauder Diaries – By Any Other Name” The “Dragon” One of the most memorable scenes in “The Sauder Diaries – By Any Other Name” is the dragon attack in the chapter titled “A Quiet Little Town”: “It came into view at the lighted edge of town, lumbering out of the night. The lights of the town glinted off its armoured hide as it advanced. It was easily two heights of a man to its shoulder, if not three, and double that…

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Goodreads Book Giveaway – “A Bloodier Rose”

Published by MichelV69 on November 26, 2012

Post Views: 167 I’d like to announce that there are two signed copies of “The Sauder Diaries – A Bloodier Rose” up for grabs on Goodreads. The contest closes December 15th, which means that the winners should have the books in their hands in time for their Christmas reading. Swing over to Goodreads to enter! Goodreads Book Giveaway A Bloodier Rose by Michel R. Vaillancourt Giveaway ends December 15, 2012. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win  

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From WriMo to WriMo

Published by MichelV69 on November 1, 2012

Post Views: 468 After a bit of tumultuous trip, the second book in my “Sauder Diaries” series, titled “A Bloodier Rose” is now available via both Amazon.com and Smashwords.com. In addition, the Print On Demand (POD) service CreateSpace.com has the trade-paperback edition ready to get you your print copy within two weeks of order; either directly to your door, or via your favorite indie bookstore. It’s been a bit of a slog, and I’m happy this one has been put out the door. For those of you new to the show, I started working on “A Bloodier Rose” a year ago, as part of NaNoWriMo. My observations on the process can be found in this blog post. While I very much enjoyed the social aspect of meeting up with…

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The Sauder Diaries On Six Sunday – 28 October 2012

Published by MichelV69 on October 28, 2012

Post Views: 280 From “The Sauder Diaries — A Bloodier Rose “: “Good night, Chief. Thank you for the company.” “Quite welcome, sir, and if I might offer some advice? Do not make the mistake of confusing Michael O’Raedy with Captain Blackheart. One is a man with faults and weaknesses, the other is an inherited legend that is supposed to know no bounds in fearlessness and ruthlessness.” Sauder watched the Chief Steward make his way along the port-size breezeway, leaving the very thoughtful young German alone in the Caribbean night. If you’re not familiar with “Six Sentence Sunday”, swing over to http://www.sixsunday.com/ and take a look. Its a great idea; dozens of authors submitting the punchiest six lines out of existing or soon-to-arrive stories. Browse them; see what…

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