Hey everyone,
Random giveaway time!
Here's a Kindle gift code for my British comedy Mervyn vs. Dennis:
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You can redeem it here:
Plot synopsis:
Deep in debt, Mervyn Kirby gets a job he doesn't want by pretending to be racist. His new boss Dennis Lane thinks he's found a kindred spirit. When Mervyn confesses he's not really racist, Dennis thinks it's just part of the act. Day by day, to Mervyn's horror, Dennis worms his way into Mervyn's private life. Despite his fears, Mervyn is torn: his new job pays well but he despises Dennis and everything he stands for. How far will Mervyn go to free himself? How far will Dennis go to become friends? Will they settle their differences or end up killing each other? And why are so many shifty people carrying pineapples around town?
Amazon link:
https://www.amazon.com/Mervyn-vs-Dennis-Niels-Saunders-ebook/dp/B01I1TAID0
Happy reading, hope you enjoy!
Didn't want my original post to look like indirect self-promotion, so I left it vague. Here's the link for you though:
https://www.amazon.com/Mervyn-vs-Dennis-Niels-Saunders-ebook/dp/B01I1TAID0
Thanks for your interest! I extended the pro so it's still completely free.
Thank you so much for all your comments. I really enjoyed your thoughts and feedback.
You're right about the Genesis joke. Because he knows so little about games, Mervyn is getting his mascots muddled up. He says 'blue Nintendo hedgehog' instead of 'blue Sega hedgehog'.
Yeah, the 'about the interview' doesn't read well. Thanks for that!
With Mervyn pretending to be racist, it was fascinating seeing your reaction unfold as you went. I know I'm treading a really fine line here and don't want the protagonist to become unlikable.
I think you're right about the shriek. I did that for comic effect but it's perhaps too much like something from a sitcom. Will tone it down. Maybe 'shudder' or 'wince' would be better.
You're spot on about Dennis thinking it was just a joke. Their relationship is far from over and Mervyn does, in fact, end up becoming a games tester.
I'm delighted to hear you liked both characters. That's one of the most important things to me. Even Dennis, in his prejudiced and loathsome way, is intended to be an interesting guy.
The book is actually finished and for sale at Amazon here:
https://www.amazon.com/Mervyn-vs-Dennis-Niels-Saunders-ebook/dp/B01I1TAID0/
Would be happy to send you some more chapters, though. I'll definitely be incorporating your feedback in the next revision. Will check out your blog shortly. Thanks again!
That's wonderful to hear! I'm really glad you enjoyed it--you've genuinely made my day. Thank you so much for reading. The rest of the book is actually for sale at Amazon if you fancy following the story:
https://www.amazon.com/Mervyn-vs-Dennis-Niels-Saunders-ebook/dp/B01I1TAID0/
Your reaction to the first chapter has given me renewed hope for success. Thanks again!
I've just published my comic novel Mervyn vs. Dennis on Amazon and am working hard at self-promotion. It's only £1.99 / $2.99 and currently free if you're on Kindle Unlimited. Sales are slow but I'm not giving up!
Here's the link for Amazon.co.uk:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mervyn-vs-Dennis-Niels-Saunders-ebook/dp/B01I1TAID0/
And here's the one for Amazon.com:
https://www.amazon.com/Mervyn-vs-Dennis-Niels-Saunders-ebook/dp/B01I1TAID0/
You can read the first chapter here, if you'd like a taster:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwihCCLCEgzDWm9kaXRRUGstcXc
Thanks for your time, everyone!