Hi, fellow forumers; it’s that time of year again where the Hogfather needs a little encouragement to discover something new and original to chuck in his sack.
I have again kindly been given permission to draw everyone’s attention to my funny fantasy trilogy called Pickled Magic, but also to update those of you who have already generously invested in these books.
There has been a further price reduction for all the paperback versions of this trilogy and the eBook versions remain at a ravishingly low price for anyone either searching for themselves, or for something to gift to a fellow Discworld fan; of which I am one of the biggest, since the Pickled Magic story was inspired by STP, and is also my personal homage to the great man himself.
I believe members of this wonderful, supportive forum would perhaps appreciate being made aware of the book’s consistently low prices, perhaps with the view to purchasing something new and original, and which are all along the lines of Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld stories; particularly since Christmas is just around just around the corner and it is now almost one year to the very day that I broke the chains and released them all from my PC’s captivity to make their own way in the scary literary world.
Here is a link to the UK versions, but if anyone enters either Pickled Magic, or Richard J. Watts into Amazon’s search engine they will appear is if by (Pickled) Magic: https://amzn.eu/d/6FMz1Rz
I am more than happy to receive a DM if anyone is still unsure about risking their hard-earned dosh onto a – as-yet – relatively unknown author; although I am pleased to announce that they are gaining a little traction, both here and across the Pond.
If anyone here has not yet heard about this trilogy, here is a brief synopsis:
The books feature a reluctant apprentice wizard called Walter, who was born with the rare and precious gift of the ferocious Wild Magic which is almost impossible to control, at least not without terraforming everything within a half-mile radius, since it’s an unstoppable force of nature, completely unhinged and with a life and an agenda all of its own. It also talks to him; but is it his magic or something else, something darker, that is whispering from the moist, dark recesses deep within Walter’s mind?
The apprentice desperately clings to the hope that when his magic is finally unleashed and under his untrained control, he will at last be able to make all his childhood bullies pay for their years of pain, embarrassment and the dreadful trials they put him through; because who in their right mind messes with a proper wizard, right? At least that’s the theory, but it remains to be tested, and probably to destruction; but who’s?
Unfortunately, there’s one teeny problem: Walter is only able to call upon his all-powerful and untameable magic when he’s completely sozzled, or at least partying very hard with the faeyries. Although once he is Pickled, Walter is no longer beset by any of those pesky, restraining inhibitions, or quite possibly a single functioning brain cell; so what could possibly go wrong?
The Pickled Magic Trilogy is a hilarious, Pratchett-esque rollercoaster of a journey of comic discovery, with more twists in it than a swamp dragon’s intestine. It features Wild Magic – which definitely lives up to its name – a little naughtiness, a lot of jokes and even more puns as Walter’s quest takes him ever-nearer to the ultimate power in the magical world of Allyssion, and perhaps to a little personal peace of his own; and yet this story is about so, so much more than something as mundane as payback. Essentially, these books are about unlikely friendships, love, hope and the magical healing power of laughter. Oh, and witches, a centuries-dead sorcerer, a dragon, Hellves, Sea Trolls, Royalty without any principled boundaries and a crazy duck; because what respectable fantasy tale doesn’t feature a duck?
Book 1, Wizards and Dragons, is a normal-length novel. Book 2, Witches and Quests, is one-and-a-half novels long and Book 3, Sorcerers And Demons, is nearly double the length of anything in this genre – and I have been told it’s probably the best of the bunch too.
For those of you who have already been kind enough to buy my books and are wondering what is next, this bit is for you:
I have finally begun writing the next story, which follows on from events that take place in the final novel of the Pickled Magic Trilogy. It is a ghost story with a twist, and is dedicated to anyone who has lost someone they love from their life, have never forgotten them, but still have so many unanswered questions they wished they’d asked before their loved one was tragically taken from them. The idea of the story came to mind in part due to my own grandfather, who passed from this world far too early, but also by Sir Terry Pratchett, who was sadly lost to us all in 2015, but whom I never had the opportunity to tell how much he inspired me to write and who gave me so much laughter for so many joyous years. In this I know I am not alone . . .
Take care everyone, have a great Christmas, a hangover-free New Year and once again I thank you, and particularly Tonyblack, for this opportunity to bend everyone’s ears – pointed or otherwise – and for your continued patience and indulgence.
Cheers,
Richard J. Watts
I have again kindly been given permission to draw everyone’s attention to my funny fantasy trilogy called Pickled Magic, but also to update those of you who have already generously invested in these books.
There has been a further price reduction for all the paperback versions of this trilogy and the eBook versions remain at a ravishingly low price for anyone either searching for themselves, or for something to gift to a fellow Discworld fan; of which I am one of the biggest, since the Pickled Magic story was inspired by STP, and is also my personal homage to the great man himself.
I believe members of this wonderful, supportive forum would perhaps appreciate being made aware of the book’s consistently low prices, perhaps with the view to purchasing something new and original, and which are all along the lines of Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld stories; particularly since Christmas is just around just around the corner and it is now almost one year to the very day that I broke the chains and released them all from my PC’s captivity to make their own way in the scary literary world.
Here is a link to the UK versions, but if anyone enters either Pickled Magic, or Richard J. Watts into Amazon’s search engine they will appear is if by (Pickled) Magic: https://amzn.eu/d/6FMz1Rz
I am more than happy to receive a DM if anyone is still unsure about risking their hard-earned dosh onto a – as-yet – relatively unknown author; although I am pleased to announce that they are gaining a little traction, both here and across the Pond.
If anyone here has not yet heard about this trilogy, here is a brief synopsis:
The books feature a reluctant apprentice wizard called Walter, who was born with the rare and precious gift of the ferocious Wild Magic which is almost impossible to control, at least not without terraforming everything within a half-mile radius, since it’s an unstoppable force of nature, completely unhinged and with a life and an agenda all of its own. It also talks to him; but is it his magic or something else, something darker, that is whispering from the moist, dark recesses deep within Walter’s mind?
The apprentice desperately clings to the hope that when his magic is finally unleashed and under his untrained control, he will at last be able to make all his childhood bullies pay for their years of pain, embarrassment and the dreadful trials they put him through; because who in their right mind messes with a proper wizard, right? At least that’s the theory, but it remains to be tested, and probably to destruction; but who’s?
Unfortunately, there’s one teeny problem: Walter is only able to call upon his all-powerful and untameable magic when he’s completely sozzled, or at least partying very hard with the faeyries. Although once he is Pickled, Walter is no longer beset by any of those pesky, restraining inhibitions, or quite possibly a single functioning brain cell; so what could possibly go wrong?
The Pickled Magic Trilogy is a hilarious, Pratchett-esque rollercoaster of a journey of comic discovery, with more twists in it than a swamp dragon’s intestine. It features Wild Magic – which definitely lives up to its name – a little naughtiness, a lot of jokes and even more puns as Walter’s quest takes him ever-nearer to the ultimate power in the magical world of Allyssion, and perhaps to a little personal peace of his own; and yet this story is about so, so much more than something as mundane as payback. Essentially, these books are about unlikely friendships, love, hope and the magical healing power of laughter. Oh, and witches, a centuries-dead sorcerer, a dragon, Hellves, Sea Trolls, Royalty without any principled boundaries and a crazy duck; because what respectable fantasy tale doesn’t feature a duck?
Book 1, Wizards and Dragons, is a normal-length novel. Book 2, Witches and Quests, is one-and-a-half novels long and Book 3, Sorcerers And Demons, is nearly double the length of anything in this genre – and I have been told it’s probably the best of the bunch too.
For those of you who have already been kind enough to buy my books and are wondering what is next, this bit is for you:
I have finally begun writing the next story, which follows on from events that take place in the final novel of the Pickled Magic Trilogy. It is a ghost story with a twist, and is dedicated to anyone who has lost someone they love from their life, have never forgotten them, but still have so many unanswered questions they wished they’d asked before their loved one was tragically taken from them. The idea of the story came to mind in part due to my own grandfather, who passed from this world far too early, but also by Sir Terry Pratchett, who was sadly lost to us all in 2015, but whom I never had the opportunity to tell how much he inspired me to write and who gave me so much laughter for so many joyous years. In this I know I am not alone . . .
Take care everyone, have a great Christmas, a hangover-free New Year and once again I thank you, and particularly Tonyblack, for this opportunity to bend everyone’s ears – pointed or otherwise – and for your continued patience and indulgence.
Cheers,
Richard J. Watts
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