International Association of Media Tie-In Writers

Hi, I hope you don’t mind, but I’d like to share some great news with you, as I recently discovered I qualified to join the International Association of Media Tie-In Writers.

What is a Tie-In writer?

This excerpt from the IAMTW site will help explain:

What is a Tie-In Writer?

We write science fiction, westerns, mysteries, romance and thrillers and sometimes all of the above. Our work embraces just about every genre you can think of, from STAR TREK to CSI, from GUNSMOKE to MURDER SHE WROTE, from DUNE to James Bond, from RESIDENT EVIL to Hannah Montana.

Our books are original tie-in novels, comic books and short stories based on existing characters from movie, TV series, books, games, and cartoons... or they are novelizations (books based on screenplays for movies and TV shows).

Tie-ins and novelizations are a licensed works... meaning they are written with the permission and supervision of the creators, studios, or other rights-holders of the original characters.

Well-known tie-in writers include Kingsley Amis, Kevin J. Anderson, Raymond Benson, Gregory Benford, Lawrence Block, Davd Brin, Greg Bear, Max Brand, Orson Scott Card, Leslie Charteris, Arthur C. Clarke, Max Allan Collins, Peter David, Ian Fleming, Alan Dean Foster, John Gardner, Elizabeth Hand, Stuart Kaminsky, David Morrell, Robert B. Parker, Robert Silverberg, Theodore Sturgeon, and Jim Thompson to name just a few.

Our books are published by the major publishing companies, are available everywhere, sell tens of millions of copies worldwide and regularly appear on the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists... but the actual craft of tie-in writing goes largely unrecognized and is greatly misunderstood.

The International Association of Media Tie-In Writers will change all that.

An interesting concept, I think you’ll agree.

If you want to find out more, check out the IAMTW website here:

http://iamtw.org/

The IX

An Unexplained Mystery No More

"The disappearance of Rome's Ninth Legion has long baffled historians, but could a brutal ambush have been the event that forged the England-Scotland border?"

asks archaeologist Dr. Miles Russell of Bournemouth University, UK.

 

Have you ever pondered that question?

What on earth could have happened to one of the most efficient fighting forces ever to exist?

 

A legion was a mighty edifice. More than 5000 strong, they were a self-contained mini civilization on the march, capable of building an entire fortification at the end of every days march in which to sleep soundly.

 

And yet, the Ninth marched into the swirling mists of Caledonia, circa AD100 - 120

(estimates vary -  which is an enigma in itself)

and were never seen again.

 

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Well, wonder no more

 

 

Roman legionnaires, far from home, lost in the mists of Caledonia.

A  US cavalry company, engaged on a special mission, vital to the peace treaty proposed by Presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln.

 

A twenty-first century Special Forces unit, desperate to prevent a nuclear catastrophe.

From vastly different backgrounds, these soldiers are united when they are snatched away from Earth at the moment of their passing. Thinking they may have been granted a reprieve, imagine their horror when they discover they have been transported to a failing planet on the far side of the galaxy, where they are given a simple ultimatum. Fight or die. Against all odds, this group of misfits manages to turn the tide against a relentless foe, only to discover the true cost of victory might exact a price they are unwilling to pay.

How far would you be willing to go to stay alive?

The IX.

Sometimes, death is only the beginning of the adventure.

Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/IX-Andrew-P-Weston-ebook/dp/B00RM54QBA/ref=sr_1_1_twi_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424082827&sr=8-1&keywords=the+IX

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sometimes – death is only the beginning of the adventure

 

What could unite a Roman Legion and the Caledonian army they are fighting?

Or a US Cavalry Company with the Native American tribes arrayed against them?

How about a highly trained and motivated Special Forces unit and the terrorists they have been sent to wipe out at all costs?

 

 

Yes…

What could such a diverse and mutually aggressive group possibly have in common?

Arden – and the Horde, that’s what!

Arden, home to a culture that has existed for thousands of years and which spans dozens of worlds. Regardless, their sophistication cannot prevent calamity at the hands of an unstoppable nemesis. Known only as the Horde, this enemy has proven relentless. They have not only stripped the outer colonies bare, but now threaten the existence of the entire Ardenese way of life.

Realizing there is nothing they can do to prevent the inevitable march toward extinction, the Ardenese governing body comes to a drastic decision. They gather together at their capital city, Rhomane, and place their remaining genetic heritage in a vast underground ark, in the care of an advanced AI construct called the Architect. Its mission? To use Rhomane’s dwindling reserves and safeguard their race by reaching out across time and space toward those who might be in a position to help reseed a devastated world at some time in the future.

That’s how soldiers from varying eras and vastly different backgrounds find themselves together. Snatched away from Earth at the moment of their passing they are transported to the far side of the galaxy. Thinking they have been granted a reprieve, their relief turns to horror when they discover they face a simple but stark ultimatum:

Put aside your former animosities and preconceptions in order to survive.

 Fight or die!

How does this group of mismatched and antagonistic misfits fare?

Do they survive?

Find out for yourselves, in The IX.

… And remember…

 

Sometimes, death is only the beginning of the adventure!

Find out for yourselves why...

Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/IX-Andrew-P-Weston-ebook/dp/B00RM54QBA/ref=sr_1_1_twi_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424082827&sr=8-1&keywords=the+IX

Perseid Press is going to Li-Con 2

 

 

Remember - August 14th 2015

Perseid Press will be at Long Island's best convention for movies, games, dealers, science, technology, anime, fantasy, and sci-fi

 

The place:

Clarion Hotel Macarthur Airport
Veterans Memorial Hwy, Ronkonkoma, New York 11779

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As mentioned last week, Janet and Chris Morris from Perseid Press will be at their very own stall with many of the titles you know and love.

And don't forget, to celebrate that fact they’ll be running a little IX Based Competition.

In line with that “Ninth Theme” – the 9^th, 19^th, 29^th – and so forth customer to stop at the Perseid Press booth to make an actual purchase of The IX, will receive a
FREE copy of that very book.

 

But it gets better...

There’s also a Magic Word competition.

The first person to come to the stall and say MARCUS BRUTUS will also receive a FREE copy of the IX (No purchase necessary).

YOU HEARD RIGHT.

Just approach Janet or Chris, and if you are the first person to mention that name, you will receive a free copy of what many are saying is the sci-fi blockbuster of 2015.

(Further details are available at my website)

http://www.andrewpweston.com/

I know Janet and Chris are looking forward to see everyone - and don't forget - many of the other great titles available from Perseid Press will also be available.

Treat yourself to some quality reading

 

http://www.theperseidpress.com/

 

(If you are interested in finding out more regarding any of the books you see featured here - just click on the links to the right - or enquire via the Perseid Press website)

 

Perseid Press at LI-Con 2 With an IX Based Giveaway

What?

Perseid Press will be at Long Island's best convention for movies, games, dealers, science, technology, anime, fantasy, sci-fi and more?

Yes – it’s true

Make a date in your diaries:

14^th August 2015

The place:

Clarion Hotel Macarthur Airport
Veterans Memorial Hwy, Ronkonkoma, New York 11779

**********

Chris and Janet Morris from Perseid Press will be there at their very own stall with many of the titles you know and love. What’s more, to celebrate that fact, they’ll be running a little IX Based Competition.

In line with that “Ninth Theme” – the 9^th, 19^th, 29^th – and so forth customer to stop at the Perseid Press booth to make an actual purchase of The IX, will receive a
FREE copy of that very book.

And it gets better...

There’s also a Magic Word competition.

The first person to come to the stall and say the magic word or phrase will also receive a FREE copy of the IX (No purchase necessary).

However, to get that word, you’ll have to tune into my website at:

http://www.andrewpweston.com/

on August 13th - why then?

Well, today, my blog and webpage are highlighting some of the details already seen over at Amazing Stories:
http://amazingstoriesmag.com/2015/08/amazing-people-westons-ix-li-con-featured-giveaway/

However – on August 13th – My blog/webpage will repeat this advert, along with the magic phrase or word you’ll need.

Remember, the first one to attend the Perseid Press stall, show evidence of their ticket and speak the phrase will receive a copy of The IX – Free. 

See you there

Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/IX-Andrew-P-Weston-ebook/dp/B00RM54QBA/ref=sr_1_1_twi_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424082827&sr=8-1&keywords=the+IX

The IX - Still Topping the Goodreads Charts

 

Now seven months in, and The IX is still maintaining its slot at the top of nearly a dozen Goodreads preference lists.

 

This is no fluke, as it also appears within the top five of a dozen more.

 

Interested?

 

 

What could unite a Roman Legion and the Caledonian army they are fighting?

 

Or a US Cavalry Company with the Native American tribes arrayed against them?

 

How about a highly trained and motivated Special Forces unit and the terrorists they have been sent to wipe out at all costs?

 

Yes…

 

What could such a diverse and mutually aggressive group possibly have in common?

 

Arden – and the Horde, that’s what!

Arden, home to a culture that has existed for thousands of years and which spans dozens of worlds. Regardless, their sophistication cannot prevent calamity at the hands of an unstoppable nemesis. Known only as the Horde, this enemy has proven relentless. They have not only stripped the outer colonies bare, but now threaten the existence of the entire Ardenese way of life.

Realizing there is nothing they can do to prevent the inevitable march toward extinction, the Ardenese governing body comes to a drastic decision. They gather together at their capital city, Rhomane, and place their remaining genetic heritage in a vast underground ark, in the care of an advanced AI construct called the Architect. Its mission? To use Rhomane’s dwindling reserves and safeguard their race by reaching out across time and space toward those who might be in a position to help reseed a devastated world at some time in the future.

That’s how soldiers from varying eras and vastly different backgrounds find themselves together. Snatched away from Earth at the moment of their passing they are transported to the far side of the galaxy. Thinking they have been granted a reprieve, their relief turns to horror when they discover they face a simple but stark ultimatum:

Put aside your former animosities and preconceptions in order to survive.

Fight or die!

How does this group of mismatched and antagonistic misfits fare?

Do they survive?

Find out for yourselves, in The IX.

… And remember…

Sometimes, death is only the beginning of the adventure!

Find out for yourselves why...

Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/IX-Andrew-P-Weston-ebook/dp/B00RM54QBA/ref=sr_1_1_twi_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424082827&sr=8-1&keywords=the+IX

The IX

Alternative History Science Fiction of Tomorrow

 

Are you fed up with the same, stale, old-style of Science Fiction?

Do you crave the stimulus of an epic that crosses genre boundaries whilst tackling the challenges of alternative history?

If so, you might like to avail yourself of the #1 international bestseller - The IX, a pleasing blend of historical fact and fiction, metaphysics and theoretical science that crosses genre boundaries and is taking the world of speculative fiction by storm.

Just look at what readers and reviewers are saying about The IX

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This Dark Matter

The author’s knowledge of military history and his speculations about what might have happened to the legendary Ninth Roman Legion have led to an amazing trip through time and space to a world where things are not ever as straight-forward as they seem. 

Black Gate Fantasy

The IX has taken me back to the books I enjoyed in my youth (Jerry Pournelle's King David's Spaceship or Gordon Dickson's Hour of the Horde) It flows wonderfully. There's constant motion,& Weston takes the story in unexpected directions that are intriguing & fun.
If you're in need of some fast-paced storytelling, lots of action, & an army of characters drawn from Earth's past and future, The IX should serve you well. 

Geeks in High School

What is astounding to me is with so many characters and multiple threads of characterizations and historically important behavior and linguistics, I never, ever felt lost or confused. I am officially blown the hell away.

 

The Forbidden Fruit

Weston’s The IX is a masterful combination of blissfully minimalistic writing and the advanced complexity of a superb science fiction novel, indicative of Brandon Sanderson’s Steelheart and James Dashner’s The Maze Runner. Instead of forty pages of waiting for the characters to figure out what we already know, we get a solid few that imparts upon us the same amount of affection and pride for our characters - without frustrating us to the point of skipping to ‘get to the good part.’ With Weston’s writing, the whole novel is the good part. The pace moves rapidly, with the intelligent dialogue and well-choreographed action allowing us to progress with the plot while also connecting us with the characters.

Readers:

A brilliant and amazing synthesis of military, horror and far-future science fiction

**

THE IX is a fast-paced historical military science fiction adventure in the grand tradition of Robert A. Heinlein, Poul Anderson, Gordon R. Dickson, Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle, Janet Morris, and Joe Haldeman. Old-school science fiction with a 21st century sensibility.

**
I gotta say, The IX fascinated me. What a great way to explain the disappearance of thousands. And what a world the author built. The plot for The IX is mind blowing. The author gives you many sub plots, plenty of history, and an amazing world to explore. He was able to make this all flow easily. You’ll fly through this in to time.

The writing is superb. Ever read a book and see the entire story play out like on the big screen. Except for not being too sure what those nasty Kresh looked like, I could see this in vivid color and detail. Imagination is a wonderful thing, as is this author’s talent.

**

Action takes the fore in this adventure which encompasses military, historical, science fiction and fantasy. The characters are varied, at once both complex and simplistic, and often surprising. Death stalks the pages, but his companions are loyalty, courage and dignity. Well written with twists and turns, and a rather unexpected ending.

**

Within the first few pages, I understood why everyone is talking about the IX, a technical balance of history and a future so imaginative, it's almost like magic.

**

A fun and enjoyable read! The concept is unique, and the book is clear, well paced and extremely visual. Weston has an excellent grip on both history and military strategy, and I enjoyed seeing both come together as well as they did. If you are a fan of fantasy, military history, this story is well worth your time. I would absolutely recommend it.

**

This book contains it all; military history, science fiction, heroes, warriors, adventure. The IX is deep, thought provoking and insightful Weston is a gifted story teller and has a fabulous career ahead of him. The world he created was described in such as way it felt real and like I was right there in it. Bravo.

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These are just a few of the comments that The IX has amassed.

If you like your science fiction fast paced and gritty, full of realistic action and dark humor in the face of overwhelming odds, then The IX is definitely the epic for you.

Fans of Julian May’s “Saga of the Pliocene Exiles,” Robert Heinlein’s “Have Space Suit, Will Travel”, and Jerry Pournelle's “Janissaries Series” will love this tale. It combines the divergent elements of the past, present, and future, and blends them together into a slick and stylish package that will leave you breathless and hungry for more.

The Must Read Science Fiction Adventure of 2015.

Sometimes, death is only the beginning of the adventure...

Find out for yourselves why...

Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/IX-Andrew-P-Weston-ebook/dp/B00RM54QBA/ref=sr_1_1_twi_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424082827&sr=8-1&keywords=the+IX