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Category: ** THE MERLIN SPIRAL ** (page 2)

Announcing The Merlin’s Blade Promotion Contest!

Hello from Robert Treskillard, the author of the just released novel, MERLIN’S BLADE, book 1 of The Merlin Spiral. I…
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Posted on: April 27, 2013 Last updated on: April 27, 2013 Written by: Robert Treskillard

The most extensive review yet of Merlin’s Blade…

Glenn McCarty, a Crosswalk.com contributing writer, has this to say about Merlin’s Blade: “The success of this book, however, is…
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Posted on: April 19, 2013 Last updated on: January 16, 2017 Written by: Robert Treskillard

Merlin’s Blade Has Been Released…

Yes, the day has finally arrived! MERLIN’S BLADE has been released by ZONDERVAN! Almost seven years of slow and steady…
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Posted on: April 16, 2013 Last updated on: April 16, 2013 Written by: Robert Treskillard

There’s a BOOK GIVEAWAY on my Facebook page!

I’m giving away TWO ADVANCED READER COPIES of Merlin’s Blade over at my Facebook page! To enter, simply leave a…
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Posted on: April 8, 2013 Last updated on: April 8, 2013 Written by: Robert Treskillard

My OFFICIAL Merlin’s Blade Book Trailer !!

After many months of filming, special effects work, 3D animation, color-grading, and soundtrack design, I am finally ready to release…
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Posted on: March 29, 2013 Last updated on: January 16, 2017 Written by: Robert Treskillard

Announcing Zondervan’s OFFICIAL cover for Merlin’s Shadow!

Yes, Zondervan has officially released their cover for MERLIN’S SHADOW. Also, you can now PRE-ORDER Merlin’s Shadow through Zondervan’s ChurchSource.com!…
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Posted on: March 12, 2013 Last updated on: March 12, 2013 Written by: Robert Treskillard

FIRST TIME EVER: Win a free copy of Merlin’s Blade!

Yes, it’s true! I now hold in my hands an actual printed copy of MERLIN’S BLADE from Zondervan! It has…
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Posted on: February 2, 2013 Last updated on: February 2, 2013 Written by: Robert Treskillard

BLINK’s First Merlin’s Blade Book Trailer!

Here it is folks, the very first book trailer for MERLIN’S BLADE! Tales tell that Zondervan is working on a…
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Posted on: October 14, 2012 Last updated on: January 16, 2017 Written by: Robert Treskillard

Excalibur Has Been Made!

Yes, with a lot of help, and God’s protection, I finally did it! I have successfully bronze-cast the hilt and…
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Posted on: September 25, 2012 Last updated on: September 25, 2012 Written by: Robert Treskillard

Announcing Zondervan’s OFFICIAL cover for Merlin’s Blade!

Yes, Zondervan has officially released their cover for MERLIN’S BLADE. Also, you can now PRE-ORDER Merlin’s Blade through Amazon! If…
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Posted on: June 29, 2012 Last updated on: June 29, 2012 Written by: Robert Treskillard

To Be Revealed Soon: Zondrevan’s Book Cover For Merlin’s Blade!

Yes, I have received a sneak preview of Zondervan’s book cover for MERLIN’S BLADE, and wow am I excited! Let’s…
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Posted on: June 10, 2012 Last updated on: January 16, 2017 Written by: Robert Treskillard

How Important Is A Book Cover For Your Speculative Novel?

I wrote an article over at Speculative Faith sharing a few pebbles from the things I’ve learned on my journey…
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Posted on: May 17, 2012 Last updated on: May 17, 2012 Written by: Robert Treskillard

HUGE NEWS #4: The Merlin’s Blade Promotion Plan!

Here are my current marketing plans for The Merlin Spiral trilogy! These will be rolling out over the next nine…
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Posted on: April 12, 2012 Last updated on: April 12, 2012 Written by: Robert Treskillard

HUGE NEWS #3: The Merlin’s Blade Publishing Schedule!

Although it is apt to change, Zondervan’s publishing plan is currently like this: Merlin’s Blade – February 2013 Merlin’s Shadow…
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Posted on: April 11, 2012 Last updated on: April 11, 2012 Written by: Robert Treskillard

HUGE NEWS #2: Merlin’s Blade Publisher Revealed!

Today I announce who is publishing MERLIN’S BLADE, MERLIN’S SHADOW, and MERLIN’S NIGHTMARE. None other than … ZONDERVAN! Yes, that’s…
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Posted on: April 10, 2012 Last updated on: April 10, 2012 Written by: Robert Treskillard

HUGE NEWS #1: Merlin’s Blade is under contract with a publisher!

Yes, this is it folks! The long-awaited announcement that I am very pleased to finally blog about. I have now…
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Posted on: April 9, 2012 Last updated on: April 9, 2012 Written by: Robert Treskillard

Advice Needed About New Sample Book Covers For Merlin’s Blade

NOTE: ZONDERVAN HAS RELEASED MY OFFICIAL COVER FOR MERLINS’ BLADE, WHICH IS *NOT* THE ONES POSTED HERE. TO SEE IT,…
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Posted on: January 3, 2012 Last updated on: January 3, 2012 Written by: Robert Treskillard

2011: An exciting year in review for The Merlin Spiral

January I began the year with things “in the works” with two publishers … “A” and “B”. This was as…
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Posted on: December 31, 2011 Last updated on: January 16, 2017 Written by: Robert Treskillard

Big News For Merlin’s Blade…

Okay, this is not the biggest news, although it certainly could be a precursor to some possibly big-Big-BIG news coming…
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Posted on: July 27, 2011 Last updated on: July 27, 2011 Written by: Robert Treskillard

A Merlin’s Blade Victory!

I feel like shouting as Theoden, King of Rohan, did: VICTORY!!! Three years to the day of finishing draft #1…
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Posted on: June 20, 2011 Last updated on: June 20, 2011 Written by: Robert Treskillard
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