A day out to meet Andrew Dodd

It’s been a very very tough week, and although everything for TSK is going so well. I’m in the middle of a blog tour, and a great explosion event on facebook! that losing my cat and work life has been bearable.

But I had the opportunity and the get up and go in me to drive my mum and myself 2 hours to Yorkshire to meet our Sequential artist Andrew.

I am not a confident driver at all. I am not a confident person at all. But, I do know these things and being ‘out there’ with the readers is important so I had better start to get used to being asked questions.

Driving out there was awesome. it felt like I was doing something, not sitting at home being the computer writer. I was really going on a mini adventure.

We did get a little lost at a few roundabouts, you know sat nav’s aren’t that great at telling you where to go, esecially as you’ve passed it. lol

But we got there, we met Andrew and his lovely sister Carol and had a fab afternoon. I got to see how art starts and forms the fantastic inked work we are ready to launch as part of TSK’s website. And I’m in awe such a talented man like seriously talented.

Of course we eventually had to leave, and I’d forgotten half of what I wanted to talk about, but it was good. Mum and I were so hungry we stopped at a calvery on the way out and ate and then headed home. Turning it into a real day out. 🙂

Here are the pics we took… and although really am camera shy I don’t think they turned out to bad 🙂

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We’re also having a real live book launch on Friday in my local haunt. I am so excited, and so nervous. 🙂

Oh to be a writer… did I really want this?

You bet ya!

love D x

Launch Day!

I’m stoked today, I wanted to say a HUGE thank you to everyone. I’ve had messages all day long from people, sharing my book, wishing me well, I’ve not stopped smiling all day! seriously you guys/gals are just awesome.

So yes, today is release day on Amazon.

It’s also our Sequential Artists birthday. So a huge shout out to Andrew! you know you’re awesome. 🙂

Anyone who wishes to take a look at the book – (or buy it hehe) please follow the link http://authl.it/B0149F9NQI?d

It should take you to your regional Amazon page so you can see it from your amazon area. Where as I am UK, you might well be US. 🙂

For those who have already started reading, and have sent messages to me, again many thanks. Book 2 is in beta! just an FYI lol

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So, I’ve had a few issues a leaky pipe at the house is resulting in a new main pipe being laid, a fish has a bumped scale and I had to catch her. It’s all a go seriously.

I’m sooo tired!

Hugs

Dawn

2 days to go!

So yeah that pretty much says it all. We’re 2 days away from the amazon release day for TSK.

Squee. This week everything is going on. I’m exhausted, but so excited to.

The headtalker will strike twitter, and the draw will take place. if you want in, you’ve got 2 days! https://headtalker.com/campaigns/tsk-lethao/

The blog tour kicks off on the 3rd October, if anyone else wishes to participate, please go to her blog https://sites.google.com/a/myaddictionisreading.com/fall-2015-tours/dawn-chapman and sign up. 🙂

We’re also taking part in a blitz on the facebook group https://www.facebook.com/events/560140457379712/ from the 7th October.

No matter where you are, there is something. It will be so cool.

Goes back to editing… lol so much more to do and work at.

D

Marking an era ; Semi Colon Tattoo and script from TSK’s Lacria ‘New Beginnings’

I’ve had some new tattoo’s on my mind for a while. I’ve asked some local shops back home for details, but not persued them because of having no time for anything. Well here in Cullompton, Devon I’ve had lots of time. We’re on holiday at Forest Glade Holiday park again. And here for a week.

I didn’t even know there was a tattoo shop here, till we walked past in on Monday 🙂 what a nice surprise it was. So I found them on facebook and sent a message to see about calling in. Which I did yesterday and their facebook link is –

https://www.facebook.com/SmokinJoesTattooAndPiercingStudio?fref=ts

I’d seen several pictures of the kind of thing I wanted to symbolise my past and where I’ve come from. The Semi-Colon Tattoo trend started in around 2013 and I learned of it around then. However, my suicide attempt was way back in 2001. A time where I was a very different person. No confidence, no strength. But I did find some strength. Admitting myself into the hospital was the best thing I ever did. And although no one at that time could really address the things going on inside my mind. It began a 6 year journey to become the person I am today.

Without attempting suicide that day, without the self harm when I was sexually abused at work in 2004 and without sticking my neck out and demanding I see someone properly for my continual eating disorder. I am sure I would not be here today. The depression and the battle against myself would have ended and not in a good way.

I am very happy with both my Tattoo’s today – I survived, and I’m free as the birds depicted here. 🙂

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And for the other arm –

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http://www.thesecretking.com

Designed by the very talented Trent Pehrson for TSK’s language -Lacria- and scripted by our Art Director – Bam Laurel 🙂 and translates as ‘new beginnings’

Team TSK is awesome. I adore everyone who has been here for me over the years…

Today marks that ‘new beginning’ today we reach for the stars!

Pre Order and Cover Reveal!

TSK Productions Ltd, is so excited today to let you guys see our first book cover – and to show you the link’s for pre-order on Amazon.

UK – http://www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-King-Lethao-Dawn-Chapman-ebook/dp/B0149F9NQI/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1440204848&sr=1-1&keywords=The+Secret+King%3A+Lethao

US – http://www.amazon.com/Secret-King-Lethao-Dawn-Chapman-ebook/dp/B0149F9NQI/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1440204848&sr=1-1&keywords=The+Secret+King%3A+Lethao

A total labour of love. 🙂 Please do let us know what you think

Lethao Cover Art AMAZON

We had such a massive response from facebook tonight, I must admit I celebrated with one or two small drinks, the thing with doing TFR and coming off this diet is I get drunk pretty easily.

I’ve had a fantastic week, and you guys have made me smile all the more, thank you!
~ Dawn

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