And… That’s a Wrap! (Well, a blurb, too)

Two new blurbs for Iron Tribune! Feedback wanted!


Salve!

Well folks, it’s done. Barring the illustrations and formatting. Everything, including a sneak peek at Steel Praetorian, is off to be formatted, cleaned up, and prepared for my legions (yuk yuk) of fans to jump on and read to their heart’s content. So what’s left for me?

1.) Work on Steel Praetorian.

2.) Get a back blurb done!

3.) That’s it!

Here’s two different blurbs I’ve been playing around with. Thoughts?

Option A!

Vengeance was delivered, and Rome was triumphant. At least, that’s what the men of the XIII Germania believe. But their commanding officer knows better. Constantine Tiberius Appius defeated the Nortlanders in their capital, but now faces a greater challenge: the overwhelming power of the Mongol Empire. While his allies in Rome struggle to gather support for the weakened Roman army, his enemies plot. In a surprise assault, the Mongols push through the eastern provinces, leaving death and destruction in their wake. Outnumbered and outmaneuvered, Constantine and his men forge new partnerships and undertake a risky gambit. Can they turn back the unending waves of Mongol men? Or will the east be lost? Find out in IRON TRIBUNE.

Option B!

Rome’s legions march ever onward in Daniel Ottalini’s Steam Empire Chronicles. Constantine Tiberius Appius leads his men back to Rome for a Triumph. But their respite is short lived, as they are soon sent east to face the ever-growing Mongol menace in Mesopotamia. With the Empire under attack from without, treachery and political maneuvering threaten to topple Rome from within. Constantine and his men have no choice. They must defeat the Mongols and their new weapons or die trying in IRON TRIBUNE.

Ciao!

First look at illustrations…

Check out some advance sketches of illustrations from Iron Tribune!


Hi everyone,

The Kickstarter is now done and I can begin to present the first looks at the illustrations for Iron Tribune!IronTributeRoughSketches

 

As you can see, we’ve got some awesome ideas. You’ll just have to wait until you see more 🙂 As a reminder, if you haven’t already checked out my novellas – Antioch Burns and Roma Aeronautica, they’re great quick reads for less than $3 for both!

– Daniel

This is it….Just over 24 hours to go!

It’s the final countdown! Just over 24 hours left in the Iron Tribune Kickstarter. We need your help!


Alright People! We have just over 24 hours to go on my Iron Tribune Kickstarter! If you want to help me add beautiful illustrations like the ones below to my next novel, I need your help! We’re about $200 from our second stretch goal, which sees everyone getting my 2nd novella free! So tell your family, your friends, your coworkers, your reading buddies to help out! Even $10 helps!

If he had a watch, he'd be making sure to stay on schedule
If he had a watch, he’d be checking to see when the kickstarter ends…

The Descent

Update To Brass Legionnaire’s Page

Updates to Brass Legionnaire’s Book Summary Page + 8 DAYS LEFT IN THE KICKSTARTER!


Hi everyone,

I’ve updated the information on Brass Legionnaire’s book page above. I’m planning on having a friend do some general clean up work on the book, which will be significantly revised in the next month. Backers of the kickstarter who pledge $25 or more or add some money for additional print copies of Brass Legionnaire will get the updated version. Already have a copy? No worries! I’m looking at cleaning up various problems and smoothing the story out, so your old version will not be ‘obsolete!’ and if I choose to add an additional chapter, I’ll make it available for free here on the website, as that’s fair for everyone. (Although I want you to buy my books, I don’t want you to buy a new copy of Brass Legionnaire just for another chapter, that’s silly!)

In essence, I’ve added character plots for Julius, Constantine and Corbus. See the overall design of their story plots in BL, and learn a bit more about the characters!

Also, there’s only EIGHT DAYS LEFT IN THE KICKSTARTER! Help us reach $1250 and everyone will get BOTH of my novellas for free! Woo! We’re only about $230 away, so every dollar helps!