James D. McEwan

The Kalleron series progresses as sands through the hourglass. Melody and Majesty will soon have its sequel in Kalleron Book Two. It’s got a name, but I’m not releasing that until it’s out. I’ve got to keep up the mystery. Read on for some info about the new book, when it’s out, and what to expect.

A review might seem like a trivial thing. You’d probably not even consider writing one for most things. It’s something you only do when you’re blown away, or when you love a product or experience so much, you just can’t help but share it. Like those magic beans you bought at the market. For independent authors, however, reviews are vital resources. Read on to learn what it means to me…

I published Hammer & Glass as book IV in the Kalleron saga in November 2022. Set 100-years after the war of Kalle, it begins a new arc in the series. It follows the beginning of Chara and Goddard’s adventures, and is the first of the final trilogy (books IV, V, & VI). I wanted to fill in the blanks, however, and publish books I, II, & III, before completing the saga. After months of writing and years of planning, Melody & Majesty, Kalleron Book One, is now out.

I like to do things in reverse, so why not release an epic fantasy without social media and marketing clout? In the past few months, I’ve worked on building a following on Instagram, and sending books to reviewers (book bloggers). Slowly but surely, things are moving in the right direction. Read on, to find out more…

Every thought about self-publishing? Thinking about looking to get yourself a literary agent? Well, the market is king, and if you don’t know what’s going on around you, and your book isn’t mirroring the latest fad, you might want to become an independent author instead.

Marketing yourself isn't hard. What is difficult is the part about being noticed and standing out from the crowd. What better way to be noticed than by plugging your debut novel in a craft beer shop? Is it genius, or is it insanity? I'll find out soon enough but either way, I still get to drink the beer...

Congratulations James—it’s a baby boy book. Hammer & Glass is now a physical product, a bundle of printed tree-pulp you can hold in your hands and read with your most excellent brains. Let’s have a look and a laugh at how this came about…

Every book has a beginning, middle and an end—no matter how obscure those parts may be. But not every story needs to start at the beginning. This is why my debut novel, Hammer & Glass, is part four of a larger series. Why didn’t I start with book one? Let me tell you why…