Hello, so if you follow me on Facebook, you'll notice I've started to do some live videos discussing my book and other things.
If you check out my book on amazon and click the little picture, you are able to read the first four chapters of my book for free and part of the fifth chapter as well. So if you are undecided about buying it, you can read some of the book for free there.
If you'd like more regular updates, you can follow me on Twitter @Tim_Routledge and @Immortal_Book1. Follow me on Instagram at @slimmy_timmy and on Snapchat @slimtim2293 and of course on Facebook @Tim Routledge.
As the editing phase of Book 2 comes to a close, I'll be posting more pre-release things like concept art and other things.
I've started Book 3 already as well and I also have figured out the plot for the rest of the series (which will be 6 books total).
NO SPOILERS HERE
But Book 1: Immortal and Book 2: Resistance. The rest of the series' titles will be "classified" for now, but worry not - they will be revealed as time goes on.
After the series is finished, I will release single short stories that are related to the series. I currently have six in mind as well. Those will be significantly shorter than the books, but each will tell a different story not mentioned in any of the books.
Another thing I shared in my video was the next series I will write after I finish The Archangel Series. It is called The Tales of Telaria.
Tales of Telaria is a world I created from scratch. Created the world, drew the map, created an alphabet, created species, and a bunch of other things. If you've ever read Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, Narnia, or the Eragon series, you'll love this series I'm working on. Mythology and fantasy are two of my favorite things in the world and this series is so intense and has so much depth, and I just know you'all will love it.
I also mentioned a sci-fi series that I am working on. The title of that one is currently still underdevelopment. But it will be a gritty, dark sci-fi series. Thinking another six book series. Will be written much like Game of Thrones - with each chapter having a different character. I'm a pretty huge sci-fi fan - loving Star Wars, Star Trek, Mass Effect, etc.. So you'll be in for something pretty epic when you read that series.
As I also mentioned, I have tons of stories that I'm planning - even more than what I have mentioned.
Please check out Immortal on Amazon. Pick it up on Kindle for $2.99 and on paperback for $14.99. Check it out, read it, leave a review! I'd greatly appreciate it! Thanks for reading!
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Apologies for the Long Silence
Hello everyone. First, I'd like to apologize for the long silence... That said, I've been extremely busy with Book 2 of the Archangel Series, Resistance.
Resistance has entered the editing phase and the cover art phase. Pushing for a February 2017 release.
In addition to Resistance, I've been working diligently on Book 3. Title to remain confidential for now... When Resistance is released, I will give more information regarding Book 3 and Book 2.
Resistance will be available for pre-order when it is finalized. Will update you more on that as soon as I can.
That's about all I have for now. I will definitely work on getting more blogs out there on a regular schedule.
Thanks for reading and thanks for your patience! More updates coming soon!
Resistance has entered the editing phase and the cover art phase. Pushing for a February 2017 release.
In addition to Resistance, I've been working diligently on Book 3. Title to remain confidential for now... When Resistance is released, I will give more information regarding Book 3 and Book 2.
Resistance will be available for pre-order when it is finalized. Will update you more on that as soon as I can.
That's about all I have for now. I will definitely work on getting more blogs out there on a regular schedule.
Thanks for reading and thanks for your patience! More updates coming soon!
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Influenced By
Hello! So in this post I will be talking about some of my favorite authors and how they inspired me to write like I do.
First we have, C.S. Lewis. Known for the Chronicles of Narnia. Great books if you never read them! I read these way back when I was in elementary school and this is how I got turned on to Mythology and fantasy fiction in general. His writing style is clear and basically a no-brainier to understand, which is why The Chronicles of Narnia are basically children's books, however, I will still bring them out every once in a while and read them again.
J.R.R. Tolkien! Now this guy is a genius. Best known for Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit. The Hobbit is more suitable for younger ages because of its lighter tone, still a great book though! The Lord of the Rings is a very complex book series. But its complex in a fantastic way. Tolkien created his own language! Just think about that. He invented a language. His books are fantastic and he is a great inspiration to me.
J.K. Rowling. Best known for Harry Potter. You can probably notice a trend forming by now, I bet. Fantasy is what I do. J.K. Rowling, I absolutely love the way she writes. The world she created is purely amazing. (The books are better than the movies!) I really love her characters. Not just who they are, but how she wrote them. The many different personalities. For example, Voldemort is the series villain, but I liked him a lot. He was cool villain with a goal that was similar to Magneto in X-Men. So it was cool. I liked him. The villain I couldn't stand was Professor Umbridge. In the films she's annoying enough to where you get the idea, but in the books - you really want to kill her! That's some amazing writing right there! When you, the reader, want to kill a character in the book.
George R.R. Martin. Best known for Game of Thrones. This guy is definitely up there with Tolkien! The world he created is amazing and not to mention he created languages too! He took mixtures of different languages and created a new one. That's a lot of work right there, but so amazing! His fantasy world gave me tons of inspiration. The dark tone in his books is really cool and something that's not really expressed in a lot of books. But I really like it, it makes it realistic. And speaking of really hating a character! Geoffrey and Ramsey! Am I right??
I've also noticed while writing this article that everyone I've named so far has initials in along with their names. Wonder if I should do that? Tim L. Routledge. Or T.L. Routledge. I don't know! Leave your suggestions in the comments!
Continuing on! Joseph Delaney. Best known for The Last Apprentice series (Seventh Son). I've only just started to read his books, but so far they're fantastic. Magic is hard to include into fantasy at times. But I think he did a really great job with it. So far I'm loving the books!
Christopher Paolini. Best known for the Inheritance Cycle series. This guy wrote his books when he was younger than me and was very successful. How can he not give me inspiration?? Plus gotta say that I absolutely adore any awesome books about dragons, GOT included! His books are a mixture of everything awesome and I love his books.
Well there you have it! Those are my inspiration authors. Hope you enjoyed!
First we have, C.S. Lewis. Known for the Chronicles of Narnia. Great books if you never read them! I read these way back when I was in elementary school and this is how I got turned on to Mythology and fantasy fiction in general. His writing style is clear and basically a no-brainier to understand, which is why The Chronicles of Narnia are basically children's books, however, I will still bring them out every once in a while and read them again.
J.R.R. Tolkien! Now this guy is a genius. Best known for Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit. The Hobbit is more suitable for younger ages because of its lighter tone, still a great book though! The Lord of the Rings is a very complex book series. But its complex in a fantastic way. Tolkien created his own language! Just think about that. He invented a language. His books are fantastic and he is a great inspiration to me.
J.K. Rowling. Best known for Harry Potter. You can probably notice a trend forming by now, I bet. Fantasy is what I do. J.K. Rowling, I absolutely love the way she writes. The world she created is purely amazing. (The books are better than the movies!) I really love her characters. Not just who they are, but how she wrote them. The many different personalities. For example, Voldemort is the series villain, but I liked him a lot. He was cool villain with a goal that was similar to Magneto in X-Men. So it was cool. I liked him. The villain I couldn't stand was Professor Umbridge. In the films she's annoying enough to where you get the idea, but in the books - you really want to kill her! That's some amazing writing right there! When you, the reader, want to kill a character in the book.
George R.R. Martin. Best known for Game of Thrones. This guy is definitely up there with Tolkien! The world he created is amazing and not to mention he created languages too! He took mixtures of different languages and created a new one. That's a lot of work right there, but so amazing! His fantasy world gave me tons of inspiration. The dark tone in his books is really cool and something that's not really expressed in a lot of books. But I really like it, it makes it realistic. And speaking of really hating a character! Geoffrey and Ramsey! Am I right??
I've also noticed while writing this article that everyone I've named so far has initials in along with their names. Wonder if I should do that? Tim L. Routledge. Or T.L. Routledge. I don't know! Leave your suggestions in the comments!
Continuing on! Joseph Delaney. Best known for The Last Apprentice series (Seventh Son). I've only just started to read his books, but so far they're fantastic. Magic is hard to include into fantasy at times. But I think he did a really great job with it. So far I'm loving the books!
Christopher Paolini. Best known for the Inheritance Cycle series. This guy wrote his books when he was younger than me and was very successful. How can he not give me inspiration?? Plus gotta say that I absolutely adore any awesome books about dragons, GOT included! His books are a mixture of everything awesome and I love his books.
Well there you have it! Those are my inspiration authors. Hope you enjoyed!
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Who Am I?
Hello, so I've told you all about Immortal and a little about the Archangel Series. But you may be wondering, who is Tim Routledge? Or you might not be at all! And that's fine, but I'm going to tell you anyway!
As you know my name is Tim Routledge. I am twenty-three years of age. I have been writing since I was a wee youngling. Started small with short stories. I remember I wrote one, can't remember how old I was, but it was called Whiskers. It was about a dog during The Civil War. Can't remember the plot, but I remember writing it.
Other than writing novels, I am also a screenwriter. I've written a few films and a TV series. Some of which will be filming this year and I am very excited about that. I work with Patriotic Centurions, who are an amazing group of people and probably the hardest workers I've ever known.
Let's see, what else... I am a born again Christian and was saved at a young age. I attended a small private Baptist school from preschool through high school graduation. Went to college for about a year and decided it wasn't for me. Since then I've been working various jobs and working on getting my books and screenplays out there.
Some random facts about me: I used to play bass guitar in a Christian Rock band called Escape From Darkness. We had two small concerts and then we broke up. I'm a pretty big movie nerd, I can practically quote all the Star Wars movies from start to finish...and Lord of the Rings....and possibly Harry Potter... Favorite color is red - don't know why, just like it. I love country music. I love classic novels like The Count of Monte Cristo and Phantom of the Opera. I know a lot of random things... I'm related to General George Pickett - Google, if you don't know him. I'm a huge Chicago Bears fan. From Chicago so don't judge.
I get inspiration from a little bit of everything. Songs, dreams, movies/tv, books, everyday life... Life makes the best stories.
That's all I've got for now! Leave questions and concerns below and I will reply to them as quickly as I can!
As you know my name is Tim Routledge. I am twenty-three years of age. I have been writing since I was a wee youngling. Started small with short stories. I remember I wrote one, can't remember how old I was, but it was called Whiskers. It was about a dog during The Civil War. Can't remember the plot, but I remember writing it.
Other than writing novels, I am also a screenwriter. I've written a few films and a TV series. Some of which will be filming this year and I am very excited about that. I work with Patriotic Centurions, who are an amazing group of people and probably the hardest workers I've ever known.
Let's see, what else... I am a born again Christian and was saved at a young age. I attended a small private Baptist school from preschool through high school graduation. Went to college for about a year and decided it wasn't for me. Since then I've been working various jobs and working on getting my books and screenplays out there.
Some random facts about me: I used to play bass guitar in a Christian Rock band called Escape From Darkness. We had two small concerts and then we broke up. I'm a pretty big movie nerd, I can practically quote all the Star Wars movies from start to finish...and Lord of the Rings....and possibly Harry Potter... Favorite color is red - don't know why, just like it. I love country music. I love classic novels like The Count of Monte Cristo and Phantom of the Opera. I know a lot of random things... I'm related to General George Pickett - Google, if you don't know him. I'm a huge Chicago Bears fan. From Chicago so don't judge.
I get inspiration from a little bit of everything. Songs, dreams, movies/tv, books, everyday life... Life makes the best stories.
That's all I've got for now! Leave questions and concerns below and I will reply to them as quickly as I can!
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Where to Get Inspiration
Hello, so if you've read a previous article I posted, you know that I got the idea for this series from an episode of Supernatural.
This is true. It was episode 2 of season 1. It was called: Wendigo. Which is werewolf of sorts. The premise, the location, the "creep" factor; they all played a role in creating the series. If you've never watched Supernatural, you should! Awesome show!
Anyway, it started out as only a short stories or a series of short stories, but when I started to write it. I kept writing and writing and soon it was long. And about halfway though, I decided to make it a book series.
Inspiration comes in all shapes and sizes. I've gotten ideas from dreams, songs, books, movies. But the best inspiration I can get is from everyday life. So much happens in the world around you! All you have to do is go out and look around. People watching is one of my favorite things to do. As well as using my imagination to recreate the world. Like what if we were all the size of a G.I. Joe action figure? Imagine how big a bush would be to us or a tree? How awesome would that be? A flower the size of your head! Animals bigger than you! Riding a dog to work! Endless possibilities!
Songs are tricky. It's usually just something I hear in the song itself. Can't remember the song nor the artist, but I heard an hourglass mentioned and I thought, hmm what if there was a big hour glass and someone somewhere only had that much time to find and rescue someone else? Or only that long until he, himself would die?
Dreams are pretty awesome. They're basically like movies your brain created. I had a dream recently where I was protecting two little kids from an alien invasion. The aliens were these big brown monsters and they really didn't like being shot at... So I had to climb up through a ventilation shaft while carrying the two little kids. It was very dramatic and very scary for me in the dream. BOOM! Story!
Inspiration can come from anything. You just have to look for it.
Leave your questions and comments below! Thanks for reading!
This is true. It was episode 2 of season 1. It was called: Wendigo. Which is werewolf of sorts. The premise, the location, the "creep" factor; they all played a role in creating the series. If you've never watched Supernatural, you should! Awesome show!
Anyway, it started out as only a short stories or a series of short stories, but when I started to write it. I kept writing and writing and soon it was long. And about halfway though, I decided to make it a book series.
Inspiration comes in all shapes and sizes. I've gotten ideas from dreams, songs, books, movies. But the best inspiration I can get is from everyday life. So much happens in the world around you! All you have to do is go out and look around. People watching is one of my favorite things to do. As well as using my imagination to recreate the world. Like what if we were all the size of a G.I. Joe action figure? Imagine how big a bush would be to us or a tree? How awesome would that be? A flower the size of your head! Animals bigger than you! Riding a dog to work! Endless possibilities!
Songs are tricky. It's usually just something I hear in the song itself. Can't remember the song nor the artist, but I heard an hourglass mentioned and I thought, hmm what if there was a big hour glass and someone somewhere only had that much time to find and rescue someone else? Or only that long until he, himself would die?
Dreams are pretty awesome. They're basically like movies your brain created. I had a dream recently where I was protecting two little kids from an alien invasion. The aliens were these big brown monsters and they really didn't like being shot at... So I had to climb up through a ventilation shaft while carrying the two little kids. It was very dramatic and very scary for me in the dream. BOOM! Story!
Inspiration can come from anything. You just have to look for it.
Leave your questions and comments below! Thanks for reading!
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Immortal: Chapter 1
Hello, so I've decided to give ya'll a look at Chapter one of Immortal. To kind of give you a taste of what it's all about and where it all begins.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
CHAPTER
1: BOUND BY BLOOD
1204, Constantinople - 4th Crusade
On a
mid-summer's night in Constantinople, a cool breeze blew through the balmy air.
Nature was silent. The animals were quiet. The only sound was that of swords
clashing and the shouts of men in the distance as they echoed through the wind.
Far outside the city's walls, a lonely rider sat on his horse as he watched his
illustrious city burn to the ground. Thick black smoke billowed from the
capital city and the flames could be seen from the heavens by God, Himself. The
rider turned his horse from what would soon be nothing more than ash and ruin, leaving
a trail of dust in his wake.
Two Crusaders,
brothers, both hardened warriors fight side by side. They have been through
hell and back again and seen things most people wouldn't ever imagine possible.
The elder of the two, Marcus, has a rough, muscular physique and has dedicated
his life to the battlefield. He is a true warrior and the only thing he cares
about more than fighting for a righteous cause is keeping his younger brother
safe.
The younger of
the two, Alexander, is more gentle and kindhearted by nature, but tough when
the situation calls for it. He is less
battle-worn than his brother, and though he too is a skilled warrior, he has a
heart for romance and a mind for philosophy. Before joining the Crusades,
Alexander was studying to become a scholar, but after his brother decided to
join following the death of their parents, he felt the need to stand by his
side.
Marcus was
tall and brawny with rugged features. He had shoulder length hair and a dark
beard, which he kept short. His face was marked with a few scars, but one
defining one on his right lower cheek. Although he had a rough exterior,
Marcus' blue eyes always had a saddened look to them. However, they weren't
always that way – not until the brothers’ father passed.
Alexander, on
the other hand, was a little shorter than Marcus, but muscular as well.
Although he wasn't as large as his brother, he had an athletic build to him.
Alexander kept his hair short and his face shaved. He only had a few minor
scars, but Alexander's bright green eyes were what defined his face.
Marcus and
Alexander found themselves surrounded by a swarm of Byzantine soldiers and it
appeared as if death were their only escape. The Byzantines waited for the
brothers to lay down their arms and surrender, but they did no such thing and
instead they surprised the soldiers by attacking them and leaving them
practically defenseless. Alexander quickly spun around and cut down the soldier
behind him, quickly dodged a missed jab of another sword, and cut that man's
leg – causing him to stumble. Then Alexander stabbed the man in the chest as he
knelt before him. While Alexander spun around once more to slash another
soldier across his chest, Marcus grabbed the soldier nearest him by his collar
and threw him into the last remaining soldier. The man who was thrown was
impaled by his comrade's sword and they both tumbled to the ground. The final
soldier was trapped beneath his fallen ally and Marcus lunged his sword through
the dead man's chest and into the remaining soldier. The brothers stepped over
their defeated enemies and made their way to the capital palace.
Inside, they
found the palace in a state of disarray, with soldiers of both armies scattered
and mangled on the floor of the great room and down the marble halls. Even the
very walls bore the scarlet marks of battle. They quickly made their way down
the hall into the next room where the battle raged on. Marcus rushed toward the
fighting, but Alexander stopped him and pointed to a group of fleeing
Byzantines rushing down a spiral staircase.
“Do you
suppose they’re fleeing or looting?” asked Alexander, with a tone of an
educated Englishman.
“Let’s find
out, shall we?” Marcus replied raspily.
They quickly
followed the soldiers down the spiral staircase which led to the underground
system of dungeons below the capitol. The dungeons were dark with only a few
lit candles on each side of the long, narrow room. Tables and racks filled with
instruments of torture were on display throughout the room and at the end were
iron cells. All of which were dark and appeared to be empty. The Byzantine
soldiers were fiddling with the lock on the middle cell and speaking to each
other in words the brothers did not understand, though the tone of their voices
revealed a disagreement among them.
“What are they
doing?”
Marcus laughed
haughtily, “Perhaps they’ll think they’re safer inside a prison cell.”
Alexander
watched the soldiers more closely than before and noticed the expression of
fear on their faces. “It looks as if they are attempting to retrieve something
from within the cell, though it appears to be empty, but why do they look so
frightened?”
“As I said,
they're cowards and it is the only place they can take refuge.”
The brothers
stealthily took a few steps closer to the men, who had no idea they were about
to be flanked.
“Hey!” yelled
Marcus in his most commanding voice. The soldiers quickly turned around looking
more terrified than ever. The one fiddling with the lock pushed the others to
fight the brothers while he continued to try to open the cell.
Marcus and
Alexander charged at the oncoming soldiers and began their attack. These
Byzantine soldiers might as well have been unarmed peasants since they are no
match for the combat prowess of the brothers. A soldier took a heavy swing at
Alexander, but his blade missed its mark and left him open. Alexander took
advantage of the soldier's temporary vulnerability and quickly slashed him
across the chest with his sword. The next soldier swung at his head, but
Alexander ducked below the swinging blade and stabbed the man in his side. The
first soldier to accost Marcus got knocked down on his back after being kicked
in the chest. While his opponent had the wind knocked out of him, Marcus seized
the opportunity and stabbed the man with his own scimitar as he lay upon the
ground.
The brothers
heard a loud, rusty screech as the remaining soldier opened the cell door. It
sounded as if it hasn't been open in quite some time. Loose chains fell to the
ground within the cell, followed by the ominous sound of heavy breathing. The
cell remained dark as night, but someone or something was lurking within it.
The soldier, who was now facing the brothers, looked petrified when a thick
black claw covered with the man's own blood ripped through the front of his
chest and then back out again. The man quickly fell to his demise in a pool of
his own blood. Alexander took a step forward, but Marcus stretched his hand out
in front of him to stop him.
“What’s the
matter?” Alexander asked, confused that his brother didn't rush to confront the
beast.
The creature
within the cell howled like no animal the brothers have ever heard before. The
howl was deep and thick, much like a wolf, but much more terrifying. It was
unnaturally long and the echoes of it shook the very foundation of the capital
palace. The brothers were frozen to their spots, unsure of what to do. In the
blink of an eye, the ferocious beast sprung out of its cell and sprinted on all
fours with such speed that the brothers had no time to react. Alexander, though
unready, took a swing at the beast, but his blade broke when it struck the
creature's skin. The beast swung its enormous black claws into Alexander's
body, causing him to fly clear across the room and slam against the wall.
Marcus stood a few feet away from the huge, fur-covered creature. It was a
terrifying sight to behold as it was bearing its teeth and growling while its
piercing blue eyes were staring directly into its prey's. Marcus had a bit more
time to react now that the creature was momentarily distracted with Alexander,
so he rushed at the monster, ducking below its swinging arms. But it was too
quick, even for Marcus. He was knocked to the floor and it sprung upon him,
trying to use its teeth to rip Marcus to shreds. Marcus tried to use his sword
to stop the long fangs, only to find his weapon shattered like glass.
The monster struck at Marcus's chest and
gnawed his shoulder with its razor sharp teeth as Marcus screamed out in pain.
Alexander stumbled forward to assist his brother. Knowing his sword would do
nothing to stop the beast, he quickly scanned the room for another weapon. There must be something in this dungeon to
stop that foul creature. How else would they have caged it? There must be some
sort of special weapon... Alexander thought, when a shimmering silver blade
caught his eye and he rushed over and retrieved it off the weapon rack nearest
to the cells. He then struck the beast in its side with his new sword, but this
time, instead of the blade breaking, it drew blood from the creature as it fell
back and howled in pain. Alexander chased the beast to the dark cell from
whence it came and moments later the beast lay in a silent heap upon the stone
floor. When Alexander emerged from the darkness and into the flickering light
of the dungeon covered in the blood of the great beast mingled with his own, he
knelt down beside his wounded brother.
“Marcus! Can
you hear me?” Alexander's voice was filled with panic.
“Yes, you
mustn’t worry, brother. I shall be fine, help me to my feet.” Marcus' voice was
calm and steady, but Alexander knew Marcus was trying to remain strong for his
benefit. He could tell his brother was in agonizing pain and he needed to get
him back to the surgeon as quickly as he could.
Alexander
helped his brother onto his feet and assisted him back up the stairs to find
the battle was finished. The Crusaders were the victors and their fellow
soldiers were cheering their victory. Alexander helped his brother walk out of
the palace to the courtyard, where they followed their wounded comrades back to
their main camp a mile or so outside the city walls. Once they passed through
the broken gate that once protected the city, they saw the sun peeking over the
sands of the Byzantine Empire. The sun was already burning bright and hot much
like the fires still raging inside the city causing Alexander to feel as though
his insides were burning underneath his heavy armor.
When they made it back to the camp, Alexander
rushed Marcus to the surgeon's tent, after he quickly hid the silver weapon within
his own tent. Alexander helped the surgeon remove Marcus' armor, then the
surgeon proceeded to cut off Marcus' shirt with a surgical knife. Once his
shirt was removed, the injuries to his chest and shoulder were exposed and
immediately began to bleed extensively. After a few intense minutes, the
surgeon was able to stop the bleeding by wrapping the wounds. The surgeon asked
Alexander what caused these injuries, but the he couldn't find the words to
describe the attack, knowing that no one would believe such a fantastical
story. So he said Marcus had been bitten by a rabid dog.
After the
surgeon did what he could to dress Marcus' wounds, Alexander knelt beside his
brother's bed. Marcus waited until the surgeon was out of earshot before
turning to look at his brother, “I've been meaning to ask you. How did you slay
the beast? My sword shattered when it struck it.”
“Mine did as
well. I reasoned if we were in a torture chamber, there must be something to
stop that foul creature, so I looked around the room and I found a glimmering
silver sword. I cannot tell why, but with just one strike with the sword - the
beast fell.”
“What did you
do with the silver sword? Do you still have it?” asked Marcus anxiously.
“Yes, it's in
my tent. Why? You don't think we'll run into another one of those things, do
you?”
“It's
unlikely, but if there's one of those things here, there must be another one
elsewhere. So hold onto it just in case, we may need it. Inquire the blacksmith
his assessment of the blade as well and tell me what he thinks.”
“Alright. I'll
ask him about the blade, but you should get some rest. I know you don't think
you need it, but you do.”
“Alright,
little brother.” replied Marcus as Alexander stood.
Alexander
walked out of the surgeon's tent and back to his own. His tent was small, just
enough room for him to sleep, but he crawled into it and grabbed the silver
blade that he hid underneath his bedding. He covered it with a cloth and
carried it back across the camp. After weaving his way through the endless
soldier's tents, he reached the open field that marked the center of the camp,
and then proceeded to the blacksmith's tent. The blacksmith, William, was close
with the Marcus and Alexander. A few years prior, he was trapped inside his
quarters as it caught fire. The brothers happened to be passing through on
their way to join the Crusades and they were able to save him. Since then,
William has done whatever he can to repay them and has been a dear friend to
them as well.
“William, it's
good to see you, my friend!” exclaimed Alexander in a cheerful, familiar
manner.
“Ah!
Alexander! It's great to see you as well, my boy! I heard of Marcus. How is
he?” replied William.
“He's going to
be alright, you know Marcus - he can fight his way through anything. Actually, that's what I wanted to talk to you
about, William. You see, what we encountered wasn't exactly a rabid dog. It was, oh, how can I
describe it? I have hesitated to tell anyone because it sounds so ridiculous.
It was a great, black beast that resembled a wolf. But its eyes, were...
unnatural. Deep, blue eyes that stared into your very soul.” Alexander
shuddered as he recalled it.
“Yes, go on!”
William pressed excitedly.
“Well, the
strangest part were our swords. You yourself designed them, and sturdy weapons
they were!”
“Were?”
William asked, disappointed at the thought of one of his pieces going to waste.
“You see our
blades shattered as if made of glass when we struck the beast.” Alexander
uncovered the sword and showed it to William. “But when I used this sword, it pierced it and the beast
was slain with but one strike. Do you have any idea how this was possible with
this blade?”
“Blimey! A
silver blade, I haven't seen one of these in ages.” William looked at the sword
closely, “This is a rare find, my friend.”
“What can you
tell me about it?” asked Alexander
“Legends say
that only a blade built from the surface of the moon can slay a beast born of
Lycanthropy. This blade is made of pure silver and it shines like the moon
reflects on water.” William explained.
“A blade built
from the surface of the moon? What could that mean?” asked a perplexed
Alexander.
“Well, it's
only a legend. No one really believes it, of course. But this is a pure silver
blade and it did slay that beast.”
“But I still
don't quite understand. How did it pierce the beast? How does it being silver
make any difference?” asked Alexander, still confused.
“Well, you
know, son, I'm not so sure if I'm the right person to ask. If you really want
to know more about it, I'd suggest talking to the gypsies.”
“Where can I
find these gypsies?”
“Oh goodness,
they're everywhere. They are a roaming people, you see. But the ones you'll
want to speak to are just outside of Romania. That is where I heard the legend.
You could try there. Tread carefully though, they're known to be thieves.”
“Well, thank
you, William. You've been a great help to me. If we ever get out of here, I
shall indeed seek them.”
“And I hope
you do. Fascinating, they are - the tales they tell. Tell your brother I hope
he recovers his strength soon.” said William with a warm smile on his face.
“I shall,”
said Alexander as he left the blacksmith's tent and walked back across the camp
to his own once again.
Night started
to sweep over the sky as the moon shone bright and full. Alexander gazed up at
it with question. He stood there staring at it for a lingering moment, then
shook his head. “Legends. More like myths.” Alexander scoffed to himself as he
laid down in his tent, still staring up at the sky.
Hope you enjoyed chapter 1 of Immortal! Reading this... Its encouraging to see how far I've come and how far the characters have come as well. As promised, the first excerpt of Resistance will be coming soon!
Stay tuned! Leave comments and questions below, thank you for reading!
Monday, June 27, 2016
What's Next To Come
Hello, if you have or haven't read book 1 of the Archangel Series, Immortal, never fear for this post will be spoiler free.
As some of you know, I am writing six books for the Archangel Series. Book 1: Immortal which is published and available for purchase on Amazon.com as paperback and Kindle edition. Book 2: Resistance which will be coming out, hoping in the winter of 2016.
A little about Resistance...
Resistance takes place over two hundred years after Immortal, during the Renaissance. You may be wondering why I chose to skip two hundred years, well let me tell you. When I planned this series, I wanted to show different eras throughout time and show off each of their unique environments.
With that said...back to Resistance. Resistance will feature as many twists and turns as Immortal did, I can promise you that. Resistance tells a riveting tale that will have you on the edge on your seat with your heart pounding and palms sweating.
There will be sad moments, as well as very happy ones. You will have goosebumps, but you'll also have tears.
My writing personality has greatly developed and I put my best foot forward when writing this book to ensure you receive the best story possible.
Let me know if you have any questions and please leave them in the comments below.
I will be revealing the first excerpt from Resistance soon! Stay tuned!
As some of you know, I am writing six books for the Archangel Series. Book 1: Immortal which is published and available for purchase on Amazon.com as paperback and Kindle edition. Book 2: Resistance which will be coming out, hoping in the winter of 2016.
A little about Resistance...
Resistance takes place over two hundred years after Immortal, during the Renaissance. You may be wondering why I chose to skip two hundred years, well let me tell you. When I planned this series, I wanted to show different eras throughout time and show off each of their unique environments.
With that said...back to Resistance. Resistance will feature as many twists and turns as Immortal did, I can promise you that. Resistance tells a riveting tale that will have you on the edge on your seat with your heart pounding and palms sweating.
There will be sad moments, as well as very happy ones. You will have goosebumps, but you'll also have tears.
My writing personality has greatly developed and I put my best foot forward when writing this book to ensure you receive the best story possible.
Let me know if you have any questions and please leave them in the comments below.
I will be revealing the first excerpt from Resistance soon! Stay tuned!
Saturday, June 25, 2016
Facts About Immortal
Hello, in this post I will be sharing 10 facts about my novel, Immortal.
Enjoy!
1. I got the idea for this book and the series from watching an episode of Supernatural.
2. Alexander's and Marcus' personalities are based off myself and my brother.
3. Sinead's appearance is based off a girl I used to know.
4. I chose to do historical fantasy because I wanted to included historical figures and events and twist them into my own plot.
5. I chose the medieval age because I have always been extremely fascinated with that era.
6. The very cool cover art was created by my cousin-in-law.
7. It took me about a year and a half to complete Immortal.
8. I started writing the sequel, Resistance, during the editing phase of Immortal.
9. The lycans I created are a mix between the lycans from Underworld, Van Helsing, and my own creation. The vampires are a mix between the vampires from Van Helsing, Elder Scrolls: Skyrim, and my own creation.
10. Immortal is book 1 of The Archangel Series. There will be 6 books in total.
Hope you enjoyed those facts! Please don't hesitate to ask questions in the comments below, I will answer them to the best of my abilities.
Thank you!
Enjoy!
1. I got the idea for this book and the series from watching an episode of Supernatural.
2. Alexander's and Marcus' personalities are based off myself and my brother.
3. Sinead's appearance is based off a girl I used to know.
4. I chose to do historical fantasy because I wanted to included historical figures and events and twist them into my own plot.
5. I chose the medieval age because I have always been extremely fascinated with that era.
6. The very cool cover art was created by my cousin-in-law.
7. It took me about a year and a half to complete Immortal.
8. I started writing the sequel, Resistance, during the editing phase of Immortal.
9. The lycans I created are a mix between the lycans from Underworld, Van Helsing, and my own creation. The vampires are a mix between the vampires from Van Helsing, Elder Scrolls: Skyrim, and my own creation.
10. Immortal is book 1 of The Archangel Series. There will be 6 books in total.
Hope you enjoyed those facts! Please don't hesitate to ask questions in the comments below, I will answer them to the best of my abilities.
Thank you!
Thursday, June 9, 2016
Saturday, May 28, 2016
Let's Start at the Beginning
Hello, my name is Tim Routledge and I am the author of The Archangel Series. My first book of the series, Immortal, is available on Amazon.com as a paperback and on Kindle. From today till May 31st, the Kindle edition will be FREE to download. So check it out!
The year is 1204 - the 4th Crusade. Two brothers, Marcus and Alexander, uncover a myth in the depths of Constantinople. What seems like a mere coincidence develops into an all out war of good versus evil.
When Marcus is bitten by a monstrous creature and transforms into the beast itself, he is forced to flee. Since the bond between the brothers is so overpowering, Alexander will stop at nothing and risk everything in order to bring his brother back into the light.
A dark truth waits to be discovered regarding their father's death, and Marcus and Alexander become entangled in a battle of life or death. Once discovered, the secret will change their lives forever.
Immortal is Book 1 of the Archangel Series. Book 2, Resistance, will be released this Winter. Follow the brother's journey as they encounter mythological creatures, epic wars, and heartbreaking losses.
Excerpt from Immortal:
The year is 1204 - the 4th Crusade. Two brothers, Marcus and Alexander, uncover a myth in the depths of Constantinople. What seems like a mere coincidence develops into an all out war of good versus evil.
When Marcus is bitten by a monstrous creature and transforms into the beast itself, he is forced to flee. Since the bond between the brothers is so overpowering, Alexander will stop at nothing and risk everything in order to bring his brother back into the light.
A dark truth waits to be discovered regarding their father's death, and Marcus and Alexander become entangled in a battle of life or death. Once discovered, the secret will change their lives forever.
Immortal is Book 1 of the Archangel Series. Book 2, Resistance, will be released this Winter. Follow the brother's journey as they encounter mythological creatures, epic wars, and heartbreaking losses.
Excerpt from Immortal:
"I hesitate to aid any man in becoming immortal, because it is rare that it ends well." Jal said this with an unmistakable bitterness in his tone.
"Risk, pain, and daunting tasks I must go through to achieve immortality pale in comparison to what my brother would have to face alone the remainder of his days, Jal." Alexander replied, confidently.
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