Texas Book Nook: Blog tour: The Digital Now by Roland Allnach #revi...

Texas Book Nook: Blog tour: The Digital Now by Roland Allnach #revi...: Science Fiction

Tour stop number two, and another great review:



"I really enjoyed the pacing and how it was steady throughout. It is fast paced and doesn't let up and didn't have moments that dragged. It made for a fast and furious read.

"It really shined light on the characters and world in general.

"I liked that this was sci-fi but also had many other qualities that made it lovable to readers of suspense, humor, and fiction in general."


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A Life Through Books: Blog Tour: The Digital Now by Rolan Allnach #revie...

A Life Through Books: Blog Tour: The Digital Now by Rolan Allnach #revie...: Science Fiction Date Published:   December 2015

On this first stop of my two week virtual book tour, 'The Digital Now' is greeted with a great review:

"I'm a huge sci-fi fan and this novel

Carly is a strong main character who had a lot of great qualities to her and made her easy to connect to.

Great, Sci Fi novel and writing from Roland Allnach. The world he has created is so vivid and really helps the reader feel like they are there with the characters.

A strong and fast paced plot will keep you invested the entire way through."

My thanks to 'A Life Through Books' for providing this review.

The Digital Now debuts to rave reviews!

The Digital Now debuts to rave reviews!

I'm very happy to share the news that my novel, The Digital Now, has opened to some great reviews, receiving five-star status from both Pacific Book Review and Readers' Favorite.

"I found The Digital Now to be completely enthralling, terrifying and unique."  Pacific Book Review

Read the full review at Pacific Book Review....
And, to delve a little deeper, read an interview I did with Pacific Book Review.

"The Digital Now is a well written story about violence and the lust for power...an incredible journey into the dark, dangerous world that Allnach created." Janelle Fila, Readers' Favorite

"The Digital Now by Roland Allnach is a futuristic novel about a dystopian future...it fits the genre perfectly and is a wild and entertaining ride." Ryan Jordan, Readers' Favorite

"The Digital Now is an intriguing read with an imaginative premise and plot." Lit Amri, Readers' Favorite

Read the full reviews at:  Readers' Favorite

Following in the first two weeks of February....I will be on virtual book tour. Stay tuned!

'The Digital Now' and 'The Writer's Primer' now available!

I'm very happy to announce the publication of my latest books, the sci-fi thriller 'The Digital Now' and the non-fiction 'The Writer's Primer: A Practical Guide for Aspiring Authors Seeking Publication'. 

Yes, I published two books at once, and although it's been a labor intensive process the last few months, I'm very excited to see two more titles through to publication. For those more familiar with my writing, I'll try to stoke your future interest with a little morsel...while working on 'The Digital Now' and 'The Writer's Primer', I also finished a sequel to 'Oddities & Entities'. Subtitled 'Vessels', it contains a new menu of stories to stretch the limits of imagination. Stay tuned for that later in 2016.

'The Digital Now' is my first published full length novel. From the back cover:

Just another day...

In the dystopian urban grime of The Digital Now, Patrolman Carly Westing is jarred from her rough life to discover her reality is built on lies and veiled secrets. When the authority she once protected turns on her, her life is catapulted into a violent cat and mouse game of shifting perceptions. Will she remain a tool of the forces at work around her, or become their master and change the future?

Available now at Amazon in print and Kindle!

'The Writer's Primer: A Practical Guide for Aspiring Authors Seeking Publication' is my first foray into non-fiction, and grew from a page on my website to help authors who, like me, may be coming into publication far afield of traditional pathways. From the back cover:

"You know, I have a great idea for a story..."

Rapid changes in the publishing world have opened the doors to many writers who wish to pursue the adventure of publishing. With The Writer's Primer, multi-award winning author Roland Allnach shares his knowledge and experience and offers a cohesive, pragmatic guide to those new to writing and publishing. For both new and experienced writers, The Writer's Primer illustrates the spectrum of possibilities in today's publishing world.

Available now at Amazon in print and KIndle!

Happy New Year, and happy reading!

'Prism' book launch at Long Island Writers House

I recently had the pleasure of launching my third book, 'Prism', at Long Island Writers House.  For those who could not attend, you can view this part of the presentation wherein I discuss my writing, my books, and more.  Thanks again to LIWH for hosting!

Virtual Book Tour for 'Prism'

Short Fiction, Tragedy, Epic poetry - find it all with the virtual book tour for 'Prism'

It's October, the temperature is dropping, the leaves transform to all their hidden colors, and the days are getting shorter...sounds like a good time for a virtual book tour for my latest book, 'Prism'.  Follow the links below for tour sites.

From TLC Virtual Book Tours:

"Prism presents the best of Roland Allnach’s newest stories together with his most acclaimed published short fiction. These selected stories fracture the reader’s perceptions among a dazzling array of genres and styles to illuminate the mysterious aspects of the human experience. Roland Allnach has been described as a ‘star on the rise’ (ForeWord Clarion), ‘a master storyteller with a powerful pen’ (Cynthia Brian, NY Times Bestselling author), with writing that is ‘smart, elegant, and addicting’ (San Francisco Review).

"Prism collects seventeen stories into one volume, following a trail of diverse genres and narrative forms. From literary fiction to speculative fiction, from humor to horror, from tragedy to mythical poetry, Prism represents a wide ranging journey united by contemplations on the human condition. Including Allnach’s award winning published fiction (“Conquest’s End” and “The City of Never”), a Pushcart Prize nominated story (“Creep”), Prism also consists of the previously unpublished pieces “Titalis” (a tragedy along the lines of Shakespeare and Greek theatre), “Of Typhon and Aerina” (a tribute to epic verse), “Tumbleweed” (a humorous ditty), and “Dissociated”, a surreal short to cap off the collection."

Praise for Prism

5 Stars – “Roland Allnach delivers a wonderful collection of stories in ‘Prism’…I would recommend this book to all.  It brings an air of mystery along with witty and wonderfully delivered tales.”  Lisa Jones, Readers’ Favorite

5 Stars – “Roland Allnach has a great talent for creating worlds, building an atmosphere and painting for the reader a believable setting for each story.  His power of description is considerable.  The whole collection of stories is interesting and intriguing and sometimes even moving.”  Ioana Marza, Readers’ Favorite

“On and on this collection goes, with tales for literally everyone’s tastes. Each genre is spoken for – from the Technicolor world of sci-fi to humor to horror to fantasy, and beyond. Allnach has a voice that speaks so loud readers lose themselves in the stories, making this a whole lot of fun…A dazzling collection.” – Amy Lignor, Feathered Quill Reviews

Tour stop dates:

Monday, October 20th: The Reader’s Hollow .... Review: 4/5 stars

Tuesday, October 21st: Becca Rowan .... "the collection demonstrates a deep breadth of imagination and perception"

Thursday, October 23rd: Spiced Latte Reads .... "From horror to humor, ('Prism') keeps you entertained through the whole book."

Monday, October 27th: BoundbyWords .... "There is something so disturbingly refreshing about Allnach's writing, something so unabashedly addicting."

Tuesday, October 28th: Necromancy Never Pays .... "Each story is a bit unsettling - always for the reader, sometimes for the teller, and often for the characters who are being examined closely from one side of the lens or the other."

Wednesday, October 29th: Rooftop Reading .... "I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of short stories or likes any of the multiple genres in this book."

Thursday, October 30th: A Bookish Way of Life .... "(Allnach) is keen on showcasing the dark side of human nature through his writing...I would definitely read more of Allnach's works."

Wednesday, November 5th: Dwell in Possibility .... "Reading 'Prism'...you just have to let go and allow Allnach to carry you along.  He's in control, and he's a master of jarring perception without pushing readers too far.  In short, this book is a blast."

Monday, November 10th: No More Grumpy Bookseller .... "'Prism' is a nice showcase of Allnach's abilities."

Tuesday, November 11th: Book Binder’s Daughter .... "'Prism' is a delightful selection of stories and there is a story that every reader will find that he or she likes and can connect with."

Wednesday, November 12th: The Discerning Readers .... "A fantastic collection...very original in presentation.  A wonderful variety providing endless entertainment."

Thursday, November 13th: Rockin’ Book Reviews .... "The author's writing style was notable and the book was cleanly written."

Thursday, November 20th: Kahakai Kitchen .... "'Prism' is...a diversity of stories, dipping into horror, tragedy, dark humor, science fiction, mythology, and even poetry, and it is impressive to see an author so talented in the different genres."

Thursday, November 20th: she treads softly .... "'Prism' by Roland Allnach is a highly recommended collection of 17 short stories that display the author's incredible talent and ability to write in a wide variety of styles."

Monday, December 22: Ageless Pages Reviews .... "('Prism') remains a starkly unique reading experience...I liked that the author isn't afraid to explore negative emotions and perspectives in unexpected ways."

Prism receives its first reviews

Prism:  First reviews are in!

   

I'm very happy to share the first reviews that have come in for my third book, Prism.  Every book is a great investment of an author's energy and time, and it's always a great source of satisfaction when readers can connect to that effort.  For Prism, I took care in refreshing my previously published short fiction and combining it with new, unpublished stories to produce a varied landscape of genres and narrative styles.

Enough from me; I'll let the reviews speak for themselves.  (Full review text available via the source links.)

“Allnach delivers a wonderful collection of stories in ‘Prism’.  It brings an air of mystery along with witty and wonderfully delivered tales.”  Lisa Jones, Readers’ Favorite

“Allnach has a great talent for creating worlds, building an atmosphere and painting for the reader a believable setting for each story.  The whole collection of stories is interesting and intriguing and sometimes even moving.” Ioana Marza, Readers’ Favorite

 “A timeless, exquisite collection of short stories that’s bound to leave you mesmerized and awestruck.  The collection is a masterpiece, besides being lifelike in many ways.  The selection of stories indicates a true literary master at work.”  Rattan Whig, Reader’sFavorite

“On and on this collection goes, with tales for literally everyone’s tastes.  Allnach has a voice that speaks so loud readers lose themselves in the stories… A dazzling collection.”  Amy Lignor, Feathered QuillReviews