Events
The First Fallen 2nd Edition Released on 02/20/21
A letter from the author –
“First a momentus thank you to all of the First Fallen Fans for your unending support, love, and enthusiasm for my first novel. It is because of you that I’m constantly trying to make everything I write more captivating, meaningful, and insightful. With that being said it is with great passion and a happy heart that I can reveal The First Fallen second edition has been released to the public. With a new polished front cover and three new rounds of professional line editing, many grammatical errors have been corrected, changed or simply removed. My deep gratitude and love goes out to everyone who has helped and supported me on this wonderful journey. It is “you” the reader who’s enjoyment is always first and foremost in my thoughts. Without your support none of this would be possible. The new edition is currently available at Amazon, Barns & Noble bookstores, and Books-a-million bookstores. Keep writing, keep safe, and never let the journey of life pass you by!”
PS…The First Fallen Book Two – Book of Ashes, is nearly finished and should be out in the spring of 2023. Best Regards!
Media
Press Release from ABNewswire:
Tobias Shoemaker’s The First Fallen, Book Of Sorrows Series Book 1, Now Available On Amazon.com
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, July 24th, 2018–What happens when detective Michael Stratton finds himself – and his family – entangled in the quest for an ancient scroll with the ability to unleash Armageddon? Who are the conspirators that put everything Michael Stratton loves on the line, murdering his sister and abducting his wife and daughter?
This is the premise of The First Fallen, Mr. Tobias Shoemaker’s literary debut, and the first book of his series, Book Of Sorrows. The First Fallen, which was recently launched on Amazon.com, is a gripping page-turner filled with unexpected twist and turns which takes readers on a thrilling journey around the globe. From “the dangerous halls” of Washington DC, and all the way to Saint Peters Basilica in Rome, Michael Stratton is bent on uncovering the international conspiracy based on an ancient conflict involving murder, human sacrifice, and a secret organization that is prepared to wreak havoc so as to achieve world domination.
Commenting on Michael Stratton, the The First Fallen and The Book of Sorrows series protagonist, author Mr. Shoemaker said that “Michael’s character qualities, integrity and, dare I say ruthlessness in the pursuit of truth and justice make him the ideal center of focus in this literary adventure that I believe all readers will relate to.”
Teasing on what is yet to come in The Book of Sorrows series, Mr. Shoemaker said that “It will involve Michael Stratton uncovering universal truths with regards to good and evil; religion; the human nature as a whole – and its capacity to bring destruction.The series is going to be a real rollercoaster of emotions, and is sure to shake readers to their core.”
Wrote Amazon Fan, one of the first few readers of The First Fallen, “Love the imagery and descriptive phrases. The action and mystery start almost immediately. Looking forward to the next book!”The First Fallen (Book of Sorrows 1) is available for purchase in Kindle and paperback editions on amazon.com.
Mr. Shoemaker will announce the release of the following Book of Sorrows series volumes in future communications with the press.
To learn more about Mr. Tobias Shoemaker, please visit: tobiasshoemaker.wordpress.com
Media Contact: Media International LLC.
FAQ
Author Interview with Book Reader Magazine:
Featured Author Tobias Shoemaker
Featured Interview With Tobias Shoemaker
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
Born as an only child in Michigan I always had an affinity for great storytelling. I remember as a young child my mother would read to me every night before I went to bed. I believe it was these short stories that propelled me to be a voracious reader later on in life. I had a adventurers soul at a young age and found myself itching to travel during my college years. I have resided in Michigan, Texas, Hawaii, and Florida. I have lived for the past twenty years in South Florida with my beautiful wife Ana Maria and our two dogs Midnight and Gino.
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
As a child of divorced parents, I had the usual attributes of a rebellious and angst-ridden teenager. Growing up I found that I could lose myself along with any troubles I might be experiencing through painting and the power of the written word. It was the thrilling universes created by such authors as Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and Tom Clancy that inspired me to better myself in school and overcome any of the harsh, negative environments I might be experiencing at the time. It became a very cathartic process to write on paper the hopes and fears that I experienced into stories that others could understand and relate to.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Presently I would say that the fiction of Dan Brown and the spiritually uplifting narratives of Eckhart Tolle are two authors that I’m enthralled with. They have both inspired the way that I craft a story and given me perspective on how to introduce religion into a story line.
Tell us a little about your latest book?
My debut novel is titled the First Fallen, Book of Sorrows. It is a gripping thriller centered around a detective whose sister is murdered and his wife and daughter abducted by a ruthless organization bent on world domination. It is a work of fiction interwoven with fact-based theology and religion. This manuscript became a true work of passion for me. There were many nights I would find myself typing into the wee hours of the morning. It was three years of researching, writing, and re-writing until the story line I envisioned finally materialized into what would later become the first of three novels.
Any advice for novelists just starting out?
Read: Books are your classrooms. Both the good ones and the bad. If you want to write in a particular genre, read that genre. Get a feel for the rhythm and the conventions. Not that you need to stick to the genre “rules”, but knowing them will allow you to break them with confidence. Inspiration comes from everywhere for a writer.
Observe: Writers by nature are observers. Or, at least, I think the good ones are. We are interpreting the world to those who read our work. Sure, perhaps the world we are writing about is a made up one, but it is based on the world we live in everyday. Observe life. People watch. Don’t judge anything, just soak it all in.
Experience: I don’t mean experience everything your characters will experience. I mean experience life. Travel. Go to a firing range. Hike up a mountain. Even jump out of a plane, if that’s something that interests you. Experience life. Then use those experiences to infuse your writing with real emotions and knowledge.
Finally, and most important, WRITE: Writers write. Simple as that. Write a little everyday if that’s all you can manage. It may be crap, but so what? Athletes practice all the time, improving with each drill. It’s the same thing with writing. You can’t get better unless you write.
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