<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>


<rss version="2.0">
	<channel>
		<title><![CDATA[Blog]]></title>
		<description>

</description>
		
<link>
http://www.smaddon.com/apps/blog/
</link>

		<generator>Webs.com</generator>

		    
			<item>
				<title>
Progress Report
</title>
				
<link>
http://www.smaddon.com/apps/blog/show/2169293
</link>

				<description>
&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Times" size="4" color="#3366ff"&gt;OKay, now that Residence of Darkness has been completed for some time now, I have been re-working it and editing it until I cannot stand to look at it anymore. Also, I have started a new novel called "MAGELINGS" It's the story of two 13 year old boys from very different walks of life who find themselves in a magickal adventure to save a dying empire from starvation, disease and an evil Queen plotting the destruction of her own people. It is coming along quite nicely and it's a fun and exciting book so far. ;)&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Times" size="4" color="#3366ff"&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Times" size="4" color="#3366ff"&gt;I have added a new function to my page also, you can now purchase original oil paintings from me. They are 16X20 on pre-stretched canvas and they are all for sale. Head to the page entitled "Art for Sale" to pick up one in time for the Holidays.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Times" size="4" color="#3366ff"&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Times" size="4" color="#3366ff"&gt;Seasons Greetings.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Times" size="4" color="#3366ff"&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Times" size="4" color="#3366ff"&gt;Shane Maddon-&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description>
				<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
				<guid>http://www.smaddon.com/apps/blog/show/2169293</guid>
			</item>
		    
			<item>
				<title>
Residence of Darkness- Completed
</title>
				
<link>
http://www.smaddon.com/apps/blog/show/1938618
</link>

				<description>
&lt;p&gt;Hey Everyone,&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;An exciting update today. I recently finished writing my newest book, Residence of Darkness. Now I begin the editing editing and more editing stage and then try and find an agent/publisher for it. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wish me good luck.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;*Shane Maddon*&lt;/p&gt;
</description>
				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:52:00 -0400</pubDate>
				<guid>http://www.smaddon.com/apps/blog/show/1938618</guid>
			</item>
		    
			<item>
				<title>
So You Want to Write a Fantasy Novel-Now Available
</title>
				
<link>
http://www.smaddon.com/apps/blog/show/1472398
</link>

				<description>
&lt;p&gt;Hey everyone! My newest book, a guide on how to write fantasy fiction is now available for purchase for $11.99. Go to &lt;a href="http://stores.lulu.com/smaddon"&gt;http://stores.lulu.com/smaddon&lt;/a&gt;&amp;#160; if you are intrested in learning more, or navigate to the "bookstore" page located above.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As an update, Residence of Darkness is now 1/4 completed and is moving along quite nicely. I expect it to be completed by the end of August.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me at &lt;a href="mailto:Shane@Smaddon.com"&gt;Shane@Smaddon.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thanks for your on-going support!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Shane Maddon&lt;/p&gt;
</description>
				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
				<guid>http://www.smaddon.com/apps/blog/show/1472398</guid>
			</item>
		    
			<item>
				<title>
Website Updates
</title>
				
<link>
http://www.smaddon.com/apps/blog/show/1429206
</link>

				<description>
&lt;p&gt;Hey everyone. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As some of you may have noticed, the Guestbook page was disabled recently, due to the amount of SPAM somehow getting posted. I am working on the problem, and trying to get some sort of security filter. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On a brighter note, Prelude to Destiny has been aprroved and will ready for sale on Amazon.com within the next week or two. It can already be purchased on my website for $15,99.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I am 1/4 done writing my newest novel, Residence of Darkness. At this rate, I do expect its completion in the middle of August. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As always if you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me at &lt;a href="mailto:Shane@smaddon.com"&gt;Shane@smaddon.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cheers!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Shane Maddon&lt;/p&gt;
</description>
				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
				<guid>http://www.smaddon.com/apps/blog/show/1429206</guid>
			</item>
		    
			<item>
				<title>
Now Available at Amazon.com
</title>
				
<link>
http://www.smaddon.com/apps/blog/show/1287773
</link>

				<description>
&lt;p&gt;Hey everyone, just another quick reminder that "A Texan Summer" is now available for sale at Amazon.com. Just do a search for Shane Maddon and all of my books will pop up. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thanks a lot for your on-going support!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Shane &lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description>
				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:51:00 -0400</pubDate>
				<guid>http://www.smaddon.com/apps/blog/show/1287773</guid>
			</item>
		    
			<item>
				<title>
A Texan Summer, now available
</title>
				
<link>
http://www.smaddon.com/apps/blog/show/932757
</link>

				<description>
&lt;p&gt;Hey blog readers!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My newest book, A Texan Summer is now available for sale!! I am very excited that is finally completed to standards, and is only $12.97 through my online store.&amp;#160; You can also save 10% right now, by entering the code BESTSELLER10 when you checkout.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Visit &lt;a href="http://stores.lulu.com/smaddon"&gt;Http://stores.lulu.com/smaddon&lt;/a&gt; for more information, or to purchase your copy today!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The second edition print of my novel, "Prelude to Destiny," is expected out later this month. I will post the details of its release. It Will be 14.95, and available at all major book retailers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cheers!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Shane Maddon&lt;/p&gt;
</description>
				<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 20:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
				<guid>http://www.smaddon.com/apps/blog/show/932757</guid>
			</item>
		    
			<item>
				<title>
Prelude to Destiny Now Available
</title>
				
<link>
http://www.smaddon.com/apps/blog/show/845620
</link>

				<description>
&lt;p&gt;I realized that I would not be able to submit Prelude to Destiny to a traditional publisher, because it has already gone to print from PA. Since that book is no longer available, I have decided to self publish a second edition, so people can purchase it. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is available at my E-Store, and also Amazon.com for 14.95&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check out the page "The Enchanted Series" for more details.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Cheers!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Shane Maddon&lt;/p&gt;
</description>
				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:23:00 -0400</pubDate>
				<guid>http://www.smaddon.com/apps/blog/show/845620</guid>
			</item>
		    
			<item>
				<title>
Rights have been released back to me
</title>
				
<link>
http://www.smaddon.com/apps/blog/show/806596
</link>

				<description>
&lt;p&gt;After a brief battle with my "publisher," all rights to my books have been released back to me. I am in the process of self publishing my book, "TEXAN HEAT," and will be looking for a qualified agent to represent my novel, "Prelude to Destiny."&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Seeking representation from an agent is a long process, but I will be posting the progress as it develops. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thanks for all of the support you have shown me. :)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Shane Maddon&lt;/p&gt;
</description>
				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
				<guid>http://www.smaddon.com/apps/blog/show/806596</guid>
			</item>
		    
			<item>
				<title>
Sale for my book has been halted
</title>
				
<link>
http://www.smaddon.com/apps/blog/show/755286
</link>

				<description>
&lt;p&gt;Due to recent problems with my publisher, I have decided to halt sales, and formally request my contract back, so that I may seek out publication elsewhere. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sorry for those of you who have waited for my book patiently, but unfortunately I am a nice person, who has let these people walk over me, and for the last time. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Blessings!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Shane Maddon&lt;/p&gt;
</description>
				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:42:00 -0400</pubDate>
				<guid>http://www.smaddon.com/apps/blog/show/755286</guid>
			</item>
		    
			<item>
				<title>
Cover Design Complete
</title>
				
<link>
http://www.smaddon.com/apps/blog/show/665918
</link>

				<description>
&lt;p&gt;I am proud to announce that the cover design is now complete! You can view the official cover on "Home" page. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The next stage of production is the book to go to print!&amp;#160; Which means that my book will be out soon! I want to thank everyone for your support on this project, and your encouragement to keep me writing!!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Loves and I will post the official release date the moment I find out!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-Shane Maddon&lt;/p&gt;
</description>
				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
				<guid>http://www.smaddon.com/apps/blog/show/665918</guid>
			</item>
		
	</channel>
</rss>

