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Why "Echinodea"?

12:43 PM  Tom  No comments

I know Echinodea is a strang--let's go with unique--title for a book.  Here are some facts about Echinodea so you understand where the title comes from: 

1)  Pronounced  "Eh-Kine-Oh-Dee-Ah"
                                (think
                                 Vine)

2)  Based on the word "Echinoidea"--which is the class under Phylum Echinodermata that contains sea urchins

3)  Class Echinoidea was chosen as the base because of Aristotle's Lantern (a sea urchin) fits into this category and the book's plot is centered around a starfish-shaped lantern that--if lit--would expose Atlantis to the world.

4)  Echinodea also refers to the starfish symbol that is tattooed on Atlantean elites.

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Books Now Available on WaveCloud

8:40 PM  Tom  No comments

As of today (4/12/2013), Tom's books are available for purchase as eBooks via WaveCloud.  Use the WaveCloud link under each of the books in the column on the right side of this page to purchase it through WaveCloud.

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Hippocampus is Now Working on the Nook

7:44 PM  Tom  No comments

The nook version of Hippocampus is now working!  If you already downloaded Hippocampus, you can get the latest version by archiving the book in your library and the unarchiving it.  When it returns to your library, it will be the newest version. 

Thank you for your patience in this matter!  I test both Hippocampus and Echinodea and they are  fully functioning.  However, if you run into any problems, please email me at tomtancin@gmail.com

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Issues with Nook Version of Hippocampus

10:52 AM  Tom  No comments

It has come to my attention that readers can't get past the table of contents of the nook version of Hippocampus when downloading from B&N.  However, the Kindle version of Hippocampus seems to work well.  The nook and kindle versions of Echinodea are also working (I tested them!).  It's just an issue with Hippocampus when downloading from B&N.

This problem is being looked into and will be corrected ASAP.  I'll post an update once it's fixed.

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Echinodea is ON SALE!!! Details!

6:40 PM  Tom  No comments

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The Paperbacks

9:42 AM  Tom  No comments

I received paperback copies of Hippocampus an Echinodea in the mail yesterday.  They look so great together!  I personally love the covers!!  What do you think?




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Want my Authorgraph?

8:43 PM  Tom  No comments

Did you buy one of my books as an eBook and want it signed? Do you plan to buy one but would rather get the paperback so that it can be signed? Or do you just want my autograph? If you answer yes to any of these, problem solved. Hippocampus and The Man in the Moon are now on Authorgraph--which means I can personalize a message to you,  autograph it, and then it gets sent to your reading device. And Echinodea will be there too. It's FREE!! (except the cost of the book) Find out more: http://www.authorgraph.com/authors/tomtancin

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Dismantled

11:55 AM  Tom  No comments

Dismantled (A YA Post-Apocalyptic Novel)--Work in Progress--Follow and Read for Free on Textnovel

The Havens did what they were designed to do. The energy-shielded cities perpetuated the human race 500 years past the end of the world. But now that the Havens’ shields are dismantled, different cultures are interacting for the first time in half a millenium. With each Haven having different needs and resources, Inter-Haven trading is becoming increasingly popular.

Malik is the Prince of Babylon, the first--and most successful--Haven created. Zayn is the Prince of Rome--a Haven with a strong military but diminishing resources. Calysta is the Princess of Athens--a Haven struggling to become a world power equal to the other two. While the three Havens find it difficult to coexist the three teens find friendship in each other.

When Athens betroths Calysta to Zayn in a gesture to form an alliance with Rome, Babylon has good reason to be worried. Except, no one factored Malik into the equation. As the three Havens prepare for battle the teens must cope with friendship, love, and impending war. Each of them also faces tough choices. Choices that could leave their friendships and civilizations...   Dismantled.


Dismanteld is a YA novel written in short chapters with three alternating perspectives. It is character driven--focused on three teenagers (each from a different Haven) that must deal with culture clashes, the fear of impending war, the difficulties of friendship, and the pains of forbidden love.


Dismantled is a work in progress and can be followed on Textnovel.com.  Because it's a work in progress, spelling, grammar, and other mistakes are highly likely.  Major revisions/editing will follow should the book be considered for official release.  Be sure to vote and comment on the story.  Textnovel also has an app in the apple store called eMobo which allows you to follow stories on Textnovel.

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