'The Shadow God' by Aaron Rayburn - Writers Forum

Daniel Malone · 03-30-2006, 07:46 PM

The book is a must read!
The scene is in modern small town Ohio and takes you back to the first murder in Genesis.
The plot is about a young man, his friends and girlfriend who are harrased by an evil clergy and a light in thier closets. They eventually subcumb to the light and enter a dark and sinister world.
The young man finds out his deepest secret and that the clergy man is trying to kill him because of his secret. The town becomes victim to multiple murders and eventually leads to a showdown you will not believe.
Below I posted the auction to buy and the web site of the author Aaron Rayburn.

http://insidethemindofaaronrayburn.com/

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MESE%3AIT&rd=1

K-P · 03-30-2006, 09:36 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if you were Aaron Rayburn, the greatest horror writer on the market, incognito to peddle your wares.

Daniel Malone · 03-31-2006, 04:38 PM

No. I am not Aaron just his friend but I am peddling his wares. I am doing so because I believe in Aaron and his writing. His book is good. It may need some work but it is strong and has much original content and familiar content with a different slant.
I wish he didn't put he is "the best horror writer on the market" but I am his new PR man. So I am working with him to help promote his material.
Have you read his book?

Selorian · 03-31-2006, 05:57 PM

I will say the concept sounds interesting, but after reading the Prologue, I can see the common problems associated with so many self-published books. If an agent has picked up Raymond and will be doing an edit, that will be a very good thing. As it stands now, even though the concept catches my attention, the writing doesn't draw me in-and that is what a book needs to do straight away.

Good Luck with this.

Crazy_dude6662 · 03-31-2006, 06:07 PM

seems interestiong only problem is the exerpt

After reading this I don't think you could pass up the opportCraig Johnsounity to get your hands on my book.

in this frightening first novel, The Shadow God, by yours truly.

both of those lines turned me away from considering this book, it seems very...arrogant in my opinion

K-P · 03-31-2006, 08:03 PM

Why didn't Aaron just hire an agent or send his manuscript to a publisher (not the vanity type)? Or, did he?

Congrats to him on finishing a book, though. But, the "greatest horror writer...) blah blah blah is over the top. You should suggest he pulls back a bit.

Daniel Malone · 04-01-2006, 11:31 AM

I am now his PR man. I agree with all of you and appreciate your feedback. I hope I can get more from everyone.

He will listen to me because he trust my judgment and experience selling on ebay.

He didn't obtain an editor at first and it took twenty submissions to different agents to secure one.

Aaron may seem arrogant but he just wanted to hype his book. I think some of his comments are over-the-top but he wanted to use the power of suggestion to lure potential buyers.

Thanks again and keep the comments coming!

Crazy_dude6662 · 04-01-2006, 12:56 PM

power of sugestin is subtle, what he did wasnt, sorry if i sound mean, but i am trying to help

Daniel Malone · 04-01-2006, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy_dude6662

power of sugestin is subtle, what he did wasnt, sorry if i sound mean, but i am trying to help

Not mean at all. I can understand what you mean. Aaron just doesn't understand how people might view his comments. He is not stupid but inexperienced in promoting himself.

If he thinks confident of himself than he thinks others will. I know it sounds lame but Aaron is decent. I have worked with him for six years and know he isn't arrogant. At least he doesn't mean to sound this way.

Of course, I am defending him as a friend. How well do you know someone anyway?

K-P · 04-01-2006, 05:18 PM

Then why don't you get him to post some of his work on here, or other writing forums like Spoiledink? If he's good, then he could slowly develop a fanbase. Of course, he'd have to know how to take criticism.

Plus, the book is overpriced. Who was his publisher, if I might ask?

Crazy_dude6662 · 04-01-2006, 05:30 PM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/141...Fencoding=UTF8

according to amazon

Authorhouse (self/vanity publishers)

also its slightly odd that the person doing the reveiw is named after the character and its their only reveiw..

Daniel Malone · 04-01-2006, 05:45 PM

I am just in the beginning of helping him. He doesn't know squat about the internet and had help starting his web site.

He doesn't realize how much the Internet can help him but I am working on this one. I will try to get permission to post some of his work.

Author House is the publisher and I can sale copies for less. I have been considering lowering the price but have to pay for auction fees. He wouldn't accept less than $18.00 and it is a hardback, signed and numbered. What price do you think it should sale for?

Aaron will not stop until he is published by a major publishing house. He works hard and long on his material.

I to have finished my first draft of my first book entitled "Blood Ghost" but I am taking every precaution before I have it self published. Also, I just posted one of my short stories "Orange Light Haunting" for review on this site.

I am beginning to like this site myself.

K-P · 04-01-2006, 05:49 PM

I'd love to review your story when I get back (goin to see Slither). Uhm, do you have anyone reading your manuscript, letting you know what works and what doesn't? Congrats on finishing the first draft of a manuscript. Whether it can sell or not, it's one hell of an accomplishment.

Daniel Malone · 04-01-2006, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy_dude6662

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/141...Fencoding=UTF8

according to amazon

Authorhouse (self/vanity publishers)

also its slightly odd that the person doing the reveiw is named after the character and its their only reveiw..

There is more reviews on Barns & Nobles. I didn't make that connection on the name of the reviewer and the main character. I can guarantee my honesty. If you look at the ebay auction you can see my feedback.

Daniel Malone · 04-01-2006, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by K-P

I'd love to review your story when I get back (goin to see Slither). Uhm, do you have anyone reading your manuscript, letting you know what works and what doesn't? Congrats on finishing the first draft of a manuscript. Whether it can sell or not, it's one hell of an accomplishment.

One person just posted a review said it they liked it the story.

My manuscript is over 86,000 words and I cannot believe I finished the first draft and I am half way into my first revision.

I will post a chapter when I feel its ready.