Published Edition of Awakening!

Awakening is being re-released through Hill Harow Books, a publishing venture that I'm a part of. Above you can see a sneak peak of what the new cover art will look like. The story line remained the same in the Hill Harow Release. So if you've read it already don't worry about that! I've just revisited the book's style, sprucing it up to match the feel of the second book, due out at Christmas! In addition Mikael Jury has added a few more illustration to the novel to round it out a bit more. Further, Hill Harow's editor, Joanna Jury, has added her magic to Awakening as well. I hope that you find that the new version looks and flows better.

As a gift to those who have already purchased the original version, I will be selling the new version for $8! It will be available in mid September!

Further up, Further in,

Dylan Higgins

Red Letter Generation Reviews "Awakening"

"Awakening is a brilliant book especially when considered it is (Higgins) first. If you are a fan of Lord Of The Rings and The Narnia story then this will be a pleasure to read. Deep with symbolism and spiritual meaning and thoroughly entertaining...you'll yearn to see what happens next!" - Andy Hinesley - Red Letter Generation

Teacher Writes Book Featuring His Children

I was recently interviewed by the Fayette Neighbor Newspaper. Read the article HERE!

Sneak Peak of Book Two Illustration

I'm excited to release a sneak peak of one of the first illustrations from Stirring: Book Two of The Emblem & The Lantern. As with the first installment, Mikael Jury is the illustrator behind this amazing piece which, masterfully depicts the scene from the prologue.

One key difference between book one and two is that Mikael has set the goal of illustrating a key scene from each chapter in new one. In addition Mikael and I are working on facial appearances for book two. Our aim with Awakening was to keep the characters faces out of the lime light to give them more of mysterious visual quality. Mostly to allow the reader to imagine the characters as they'd like. However, as the character's stories expand in part two we thought it would be good to expand their illustrated look as well.

More to come!

New Review of Awakening!

"The story is a classic fantasy quest, but is by no means a crass copying of any story with which I am familiar, and fantasy and science fiction are my favorite genres both as a reader and writer. The story, characters, and lands are all interesting and well depicted, and the reader is carried along both with the external events and with the struggles within the characters. The magic lantern and the light versus darkness motif, both literally and symbolically, are central to the story. If the other three books are as good as this one, this could prove to be one of the major fantasy works of our time." -Forrest W. Schultz, Southside Book Reviews

Visit Forrest's review page to read the whole review.

Barnes & Noble Book Signing

I had a wonderful time at Barnes & Noble in Newnan Ga. last night. Met lots of people who (I am very greatful) were very enthusiastic about my book. My band, Sleepy Turtles, played as well and we made lots of new friends. Can't wait to go back! Thanks to J.C. at Barnes & Noble for all his hard work in putting this event together!

Booking

I am now booking promotional readings and Q&A sessions concerning the writing of Awakening: Book One of The Emblem & The Lantern.

Email Dylan for more info about the events - bprojector -At - gmail.com

Check the EVENTS PAGE to get a sampling of some of the places I'm speaking.