Top 5 Headlines of 2013 (Fantasy)

As we get set to start a new year, I thought it would be fun to try to come up with 5 headlines that I'd love to see come true in 2013.  These are (at the moment) fantasy headlines and are just for fun.  None of this is true--and though we don't know what 2013 will bring, it's unlikely these 5 headlines will be part of it (except #5---that might actually happen). #5--Young...

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2012--Year In Review

Every year, I try to write a "Year in Review" in order to look back at my life for the last 365 days and to begin to look forward to the next 365 days.  Here's my year in review for 2012: In Summary 2012 marked the 15th anniversary of my writing journey.  It was a busy year and an overall good year.  I did have a setback in May/June with my health (and...

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I want a Hippocampus for Christmas...

I want a Hippocampus for Christmas.  Only a Hippocampus will do....  Wait, that's not how it goes.   Well you may not be able to get a Hippopotamus for Christmas but you can get Hippocampus!  The eBook is just $4.99 and the paperback is $9.99. Amazon Kindle  B&N nook  Lulu.com Paperback&nbs...

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Conditions Worsen (Echinodea--Chapter Three)

       The cool liquid encapsulated my body and seemed to fill me with energy.  I forgot how comfortable and relaxed I was while swimming.  Even though this was part of gym class, it still gave me the opportunity to feel like my old self.  Our gym teacher was absent today so the substitute allowed us to spend the time in the pool however we saw fit.  I chose to swim laps and then dive down to the floor and swim up to the surface.  My hope was that I would connect with Aerian through the Hippocampus...

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Echinodea on The Bookshelf Review's Top 10 Most Anticipated Books of 2013

I'm so honored that Echinodea (The Second Book of the Atlantis Revolution) was chosen as one of the Top 10 Most Anticipated Books of 2013 over at The Bookshelf Review.  And it's included with some really great company on the list!!  I love when I find out how much my books mean to people and how much they can't wait for the sequels.  It really kicks me into gear to keep writing and stay focused on the tasks at hand.  I needed that at the moment since I'm finishing the editing of Echinodea and writing Medousa. A BIG THANKS to...

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Limited Time--Hippocampus Discounted Prices

 Get the eBook of Hippocampus (The First Book of the Atlantis Revolution) for just $0.99.  Hurry, the sale price ends on Tuesday! eBook for nook (B&N) eBook for kindle (Amazon)  You can also get the paperback of Hippocampus with a discount of 30% off from Lulu.com.  US Only. Valid Nov. 23-27. Use code DELIRITAS in all caps. One use per account. Buy...

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Happy Thanksgiving!!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! I'm thankful for a lot this year. Pretty big things happened for Me this year in terms of my writing and teaching careers. It's so nice to be able to spend my life doing things I love. I'm also thankful that my friends and family are healthy. Grammy battled cancer and won. I moved into a house that I love and enjoy making my own. Today I'm spending Thanksgiving with Grammy, Mom, my brother, my uncle, aunt, and cousin. Looking forward to great food and quality time with the family. I hope everyone...

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Author Interview with Word to Dreams

I recently did an interview with Word to Dreams Blog where I talked about what makes a great story, The Atlantis Revolution, how tough it is to get published, my writing schedule/method, and more.  Head over and check out the interview   http://wordtodreams.blogspot.com/2012/11/wednesdays-whispher-interview-with.h...

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Life Redefined (Echinodea--Chapter Two)

      "Trey."  Aerian's voice floated on the air.  But it wasn't her voice that had my attention.  It was her body standing in front of me that held my mind hostage.  The white cloth covered her the way it was made to, but it teased just enough to excite my imagination.  Her long, black hair flowed in the breeze, which also carried her sweet scent.       "Trey."  She touched my shoulder and rubbed it.  Electricity flowed through my veins like blood, stimulating...

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And the Title for the Third Book of the Atlantis Revolution is...

Did you know that Hippocampus was originally titled Trey Atlas and the Key to the Kingdom?  Yeah, I know, Hippocampus is better.  While I was promoting Trey Atlas and the Key to the Kingdom on Textnovel and Inkpop in 2010, I realized that the title just wasn't what I wanted it to be.  So I picked the symbol right out of the story--Hippocampus, the Atlantean symbol of royalty.  And it suits the first book in more ways than one.  From there, I decided on the titles for the second and third book, both of which stay true to...

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Echinodea--Kindle Publishing Date 3 Months Earlier!

Echinodea (The Second Book of the Atlantis Revolution) will be available via Amazon for Kindle on January 1, 2013.  That's 3 months earlier than it's official release date for all formats (April 2, 2013).  This is exciting news!  And if you don't have a Kindle, remember you can read Kindle books on your computer, ipad, ipod, iphone, etc.  Stay tuned...

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Nychta Epithesi (Echinodea--Chapter One)

     Flashes of yellow light streaked across the black sky.  The explosion rocked the city—ancient marble buildings interspersed with modern day skyscrapers.  Four figures, dark and quick, scrambled out from under a pier along the river and ran towards a house—dimly lit and falling apart.       Front and center of the group was a girl—in her late teens—dressed in a dark robe, her black hair in a pony tail.  The boy behind her was taller than her but appeared to be younger by a few...

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October Writing Challenge

Shannon Delany (author of 13 to Life series) is starting the October Writing Challenge tomorrow. I'm in. I'm trying to hit 1,000 words a day the entire month (for a total of 31,000 words). In the 6 years I've been teaching, I've NEVER been able to hit 1,000 words a day or even 10,000 words a month (during the school year) so this will be a huge task but it's worth attempting. I'll be working on he third book in The Atlantis Revolution and if I meet the goal, I'll be nearly halfway finished with the book by the end of October. I'll keep...

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Hippocampus is just $0.99 (and a Contest too)!!

To celebrate 6 months until the release of Echinodea (The Second Book of the Atlantis Revolution) goes on sale--4/2/2012--, Hippocampus is now available at Barnes and Noble and Amazon for just $0.99.  This is a great opportunity to read the first book in the YA fantasy trilogy, The Atlantis Revolution.  Share this information on Facebook, Twitter, websites,...

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Hippocampus is On Sale in Indonesia!!

Mizan, the Indonesian Publisher of Hippocampus,  finished the translation and publication process and put Hippocampus on sale in September 2012.  Below you can see their cover for the book.  I can't wait to see it in print (they're sending me 2 complimentary copies).  ...

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Praise/Reviews for Hippocampus

"Spectacular, adventurous and magical is what sums up this awesome book...this book reminded me of a combination of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and Eragon and that is saying a lot. Tom Tancin is really an awesome writer who came up with such a great idea for a book. His writing style really fits into this young adult genre and the world that he has created is just fantastic. It is like he has taken many different elements and weaved them together to create an amazing fast paced book. "  5 out of 5 stars   -The Bookshelf Review "This...

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Atlantis Revolution #3 is Officially in Progress!

I finished Echinodea (The Second Book of the Atlantis Revolution) on Friday 8/3/2012.  I passed it off to my mom, who is always the first reader of my books.  I can't wait to hear what she has to say about it.  I'll post her comments when I get them!  I, on the other hand, put Echinodea to the side for now.  I will return to it sometime in September to do numerous edits by myself and with other trusted readers/editors.  By then, I will have fresh eyes for the story.  But that means I'm ready to start writing...

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Echinodea (The Second Book of the Atlantis Revolution) Cover Reveal!

It's officially 8 months until the release of Echinodea (The Second Book of the Atlantis Revolution)--April 2, 2013.  This means that it's time to start promoting the book.  The summary was released last month.  Now, here is the cover:   The cover might be tweaked slightly between now and release day (ex: the quote on the front will...

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