Prelude
to a Hero
to a Hero
Chronicles
of a Hero Book 1
of a Hero Book 1
by
Jaime Buckley
Jaime Buckley
Genre:
YA Fantasy
YA Fantasy
Nerd.
Introvert. He was the hero they never knew they wanted.
Introvert. He was the hero they never knew they wanted.
All
Wendell hoped for was a decent job, a hot new car and a girlfriend to
match.
Wendell hoped for was a decent job, a hot new car and a girlfriend to
match.
What
he got was the mantle of a legendary hero, the heart of a girl who
had no idea who he really was…and a diamond bigger than his
fist.
he got was the mantle of a legendary hero, the heart of a girl who
had no idea who he really was…and a diamond bigger than his
fist.
What
could possibly go wrong?
could possibly go wrong?
Prelude
to a Hero is book one in the Chronicles of a Hero series, by Jaime
Buckley. If you enjoyed Tiffany Aching, Harry Potter or Hitchhikers
Guide to the Galaxy, then you’ll love this humorous, original epic
fantasy, packed with magic, mystery and sharp kicks to the funny
bone.
to a Hero is book one in the Chronicles of a Hero series, by Jaime
Buckley. If you enjoyed Tiffany Aching, Harry Potter or Hitchhikers
Guide to the Galaxy, then you’ll love this humorous, original epic
fantasy, packed with magic, mystery and sharp kicks to the funny
bone.
"I'm
already a HUGE fan of fantasy fiction, this book appealed to me as I
felt it would be something new and unique... I wasn't left
disappointed!"
already a HUGE fan of fantasy fiction, this book appealed to me as I
felt it would be something new and unique... I wasn't left
disappointed!"
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99 cents**
99 cents**
Race
to Til-Thorin
to Til-Thorin
Chronicles
of a Hero Book 2
of a Hero Book 2
Dream
girls. Fried snails. A 30” bodyguard with pink ponytails.
girls. Fried snails. A 30” bodyguard with pink ponytails.
Being
a hero comes with learning curves.
a hero comes with learning curves.
The
curve of a hip. The curve of a sword. The curve of a sucker punch as
it connects with your face.
curve of a hip. The curve of a sword. The curve of a sucker punch as
it connects with your face.
It
wouldn’t be so bad if Wendell had professionals to help
him.
wouldn’t be so bad if Wendell had professionals to help
him.
Instead,
he’s stuck with a feisty gnome, a senile old wizard and a green
skinned, cigar-smoking babysitter to guide him.
he’s stuck with a feisty gnome, a senile old wizard and a green
skinned, cigar-smoking babysitter to guide him.
Is
it too late to quit?
it too late to quit?
Fans
of epic fantasy will cheer Wendell on as the Chronicles of a Hero
series continues in book two. Those who enjoy the world building
skills of J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling and Brandon Sanderson will
surely get addicted to this original new world.
of epic fantasy will cheer Wendell on as the Chronicles of a Hero
series continues in book two. Those who enjoy the world building
skills of J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling and Brandon Sanderson will
surely get addicted to this original new world.
Feed
your fantasy needs and grab your copy today!
your fantasy needs and grab your copy today!
"I
have not laughed so hard in a long time. I don't KNOW how long it's
been. Just when the tension is about to make my heart pop, Chuck or
Dax or a situation will pop up and make you laugh."
have not laughed so hard in a long time. I don't KNOW how long it's
been. Just when the tension is about to make my heart pop, Chuck or
Dax or a situation will pop up and make you laugh."
Into
the Fire
the Fire
Chronicles
of a Hero Book 3
of a Hero Book 3
Stranded,
alone…with a tree sticking out of his bellybutton.
alone…with a tree sticking out of his bellybutton.
Wendell’s
task is simple: get to Til-Thorin Keep.
task is simple: get to Til-Thorin Keep.
No
problem.
problem.
Add
to that no map, no help and no flippin’ idea where he is and you
have a day in the life of our hero.
to that no map, no help and no flippin’ idea where he is and you
have a day in the life of our hero.
Oh
wait—we forgot to add the army of cannibals now nipping at his
heels.
wait—we forgot to add the army of cannibals now nipping at his
heels.
It
just might be the death of him.
just might be the death of him.
Elemental
magic and nail-biting action are what you can expect in book three of
Chronicles of a Hero. Fans of Dragonlance and The Hobbit will love
this new addition to the series.
magic and nail-biting action are what you can expect in book three of
Chronicles of a Hero. Fans of Dragonlance and The Hobbit will love
this new addition to the series.
Don’t
wait to grab your copy—buy one today!
wait to grab your copy—buy one today!
"I
think this book will be well-liked by those who like Harry Potter,
but I think it goes to a new level where those who didn't like Harry
Potter can still love this book!"
think this book will be well-liked by those who like Harry Potter,
but I think it goes to a new level where those who didn't like Harry
Potter can still love this book!"
Trench
Wars
Wars
Chronicles
of a Hero Book 4
of a Hero Book 4
Wizards.
Elves. Giant Robots with Automatic Weapons.
Elves. Giant Robots with Automatic Weapons.
Wendell
is dying for a change of scenery, but Clockworks City has a ban on
all outsiders.
is dying for a change of scenery, but Clockworks City has a ban on
all outsiders.
It’s
a law punishable by death.
a law punishable by death.
So
how does a 5’ 10” human hide among 1.5 BILLION gnomes?
how does a 5’ 10” human hide among 1.5 BILLION gnomes?
By
competing in the #1 televised extreme sport in the country, of
course.
competing in the #1 televised extreme sport in the country, of
course.
Enjoy
bullets, babes and a bowl of mushroom soup as this series jumps from
humorous fantasy to comical science fiction! If you enjoy a good
laugh, intense action and unexpected endings, you’ll love book four
in the Chronicles of a Hero series.
bullets, babes and a bowl of mushroom soup as this series jumps from
humorous fantasy to comical science fiction! If you enjoy a good
laugh, intense action and unexpected endings, you’ll love book four
in the Chronicles of a Hero series.
Grab
your copy and keep the epic buzz going!
your copy and keep the epic buzz going!
"(got
yelled at by mom to put my Nook away all week....*sigh*) It was that
good."
yelled at by mom to put my Nook away all week....*sigh*) It was that
good."
Second
Chances
Chances
Chronicles
of a Hero Book 5
of a Hero Book 5
Fame.
Fortune. Thrown into the City incinerator.
Fortune. Thrown into the City incinerator.
Wendell’s
chance at the title was always a long shot.
chance at the title was always a long shot.
Since
then he’s been on TV, Radio and even has the attention of The
Church.
then he’s been on TV, Radio and even has the attention of The
Church.
Fact
is, he’s more popular than ever.
is, he’s more popular than ever.
So
why are people trying to kill him?
why are people trying to kill him?
(It’s
the cheesy goatee, isn’t it.)
the cheesy goatee, isn’t it.)
Second
Chances is book 5 in Jaime Buckley’s Chronicles of a Hero series.
Laugh, cheer and bite your nails as this epic fantasy takes you on a
crazy ride, twisting down ramps and out a back window!
Chances is book 5 in Jaime Buckley’s Chronicles of a Hero series.
Laugh, cheer and bite your nails as this epic fantasy takes you on a
crazy ride, twisting down ramps and out a back window!
Pick
up a copy today!
up a copy today!
"You
know you have found a great book when you want to slap the author and
give the author a hug at the same time, when you take some of the
plot turns personally."
know you have found a great book when you want to slap the author and
give the author a hug at the same time, when you take some of the
plot turns personally."
The
Truth About Lies
Truth About Lies
Chronicles
of a Hero Book 6
of a Hero Book 6
Caught.
Tortured. Scheduled for execution. Any Questions?.
Tortured. Scheduled for execution. Any Questions?.
Wendell
and Dax are exposed and the gnomes of Clockwork City are freaking
out.
and Dax are exposed and the gnomes of Clockwork City are freaking
out.
Are
they spies? Is this an invasion? Was this all just a terror tactic to
get gnomes to pay their taxes?
they spies? Is this an invasion? Was this all just a terror tactic to
get gnomes to pay their taxes?
Now
with Wendell under arrest and Dax under armed guard, it’s going to
take a pardon from President Shrub to set them free.
with Wendell under arrest and Dax under armed guard, it’s going to
take a pardon from President Shrub to set them free.
Good
thing Chuck’s planning to kidnap his kids.
thing Chuck’s planning to kidnap his kids.
The
Truth About Lies is book six in the Chronicles of a Hero series by
Jaime Buckley. The series that makes you laugh, squirm, grit your
teeth and has you begging for more.
Truth About Lies is book six in the Chronicles of a Hero series by
Jaime Buckley. The series that makes you laugh, squirm, grit your
teeth and has you begging for more.
Make
sure to grab yourself a copy!
sure to grab yourself a copy!
"I
loved this book because it takes a misfit who was never really liked
or appreciated and it shows the beginning of the process of him
unlocking his potential and becoming something greater than anyone
would have imagined for such a small, insignificant person."
loved this book because it takes a misfit who was never really liked
or appreciated and it shows the beginning of the process of him
unlocking his potential and becoming something greater than anyone
would have imagined for such a small, insignificant person."
The
Price of Fame
Price of Fame
Chronicles
of a Hero Book 7
of a Hero Book 7
Honest
Politicians. Humane Terrorists. Religious Devils.
Politicians. Humane Terrorists. Religious Devils.
Then it gets
confusing…
confusing…
Wendell’s
learned that gnomes are just as irritating and dangerous as
humans…they just come in smaller packaging.
learned that gnomes are just as irritating and dangerous as
humans…they just come in smaller packaging.
Citizens
are rebelling, the government’s collapsing, the Church is selling
off the poor and Dax’s head on the chopping block.
are rebelling, the government’s collapsing, the Church is selling
off the poor and Dax’s head on the chopping block.
All
Chuck needs to get everyone home is a city wide diversion, a flying
S.L.A.G., four lawyers, a hand grenade…and a tiny bit of
string.
Chuck needs to get everyone home is a city wide diversion, a flying
S.L.A.G., four lawyers, a hand grenade…and a tiny bit of
string.
It
feels good when a plan comes together!
feels good when a plan comes together!
The
Price of Fame is book seven in the Chronicles of a Hero series by
author Jaime Buckley. If you love a good laugh and incredible plot
twists to keep you guessing, this book will curl your toes and put a
smirk on your face!
Price of Fame is book seven in the Chronicles of a Hero series by
author Jaime Buckley. If you love a good laugh and incredible plot
twists to keep you guessing, this book will curl your toes and put a
smirk on your face!
"…packed
with wild imaginations and inspirations. It’s a rarity that a YA
book contains the combination of those three things but Wanted: Hero
has them. Seriously, you don’t want to miss reading this book in
your lifetime."
with wild imaginations and inspirations. It’s a rarity that a YA
book contains the combination of those three things but Wanted: Hero
has them. Seriously, you don’t want to miss reading this book in
your lifetime."
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Jaime
Buckley married young, winning the heart of a beautiful Samoan
princess and together, they had 12 amazing children.
One of the original
‘lost boys’ of Peter Pan, Jaime never truly grew up. Though he is
respected as a traditional father figure, he still enjoys late night
conversations with Santa Clause, flirting with the Tooth Fairy and
has an occasional beer with Bigfoot. Wizards and warriors seek
his counsel while monsters tremble at the mention of his name.
‘lost boys’ of Peter Pan, Jaime never truly grew up. Though he is
respected as a traditional father figure, he still enjoys late night
conversations with Santa Clause, flirting with the Tooth Fairy and
has an occasional beer with Bigfoot. Wizards and warriors seek
his counsel while monsters tremble at the mention of his name.
An accomplished
writer and illustrator of all things fictional, Jaime has a passion
to entertain and uplift. He loves God, his country, his family and
continues to expand his influence and friendships by stepping
onto the Twitch platform as a Creative streamer. Jaime can always be
found through Wanted Hero, his greatest project, and
passion.
writer and illustrator of all things fictional, Jaime has a passion
to entertain and uplift. He loves God, his country, his family and
continues to expand his influence and friendships by stepping
onto the Twitch platform as a Creative streamer. Jaime can always be
found through Wanted Hero, his greatest project, and
passion.
Here we are, entering 2019!
I’m feeling pretty good, how about you?
Have you started working on those writing or reading challenges you set for yourself this year?
Finding the days events fluctuating...wearing you down?
As a writer, illustrator and dad of 12 (soon to be 13) I always think it’s a good time to cover staying motivated.
No, I’m not saying you’re having problems and yes, I know that this is a book blog tour, but everyone needs a little motivation from time to time, so HERE I AM BABY.
Circumstances can change in an instant. So why not look ahead and prepare for the pot holes and avoid them altogether?
Create Checkpoints
One of the best ways to stay motivated while writing Chronicles of a Hero is a checkpoint strategy. This is where you take that huge goal and chop it up into tiny bit-sized pieces so it’s more manageable.
Look at it like a marathon race.
No one dashes out and runs as fast as they can all the time. They pace themselves and focus on the checkpoints—so they can leave their minds in the zone and focus on progress.
Focus on what IS being accomplished, not what is lacking. That’s a vacuum you should avoid.
Learn and Adhere to your RULES
I’m a writer. Love saying that—because it took me these 14+ years to finally accept it. I’m a writer!
Written 30 books so far and three of them were novels over 500 pages each. Yes, I am most certainly a writer. That being said, there are simple, yet specific rules to follow if you’re a writer.
The number one rule isn’t voice or prose or spelling.
It’s writing.
You heard me. The #1 Rule to writing is WRITING.
Sit your butt down in that chair and pound out that book, article or game outline.
Whatever you write, get to it.
Correct it and refine it after you have it in your hand. Nothing will come of your efforts until you make that effort.
What are the rules you’ve set for yourself so that you can met that goal you’re trying to achieve?
What others think DOES matter
This is a double-edged sword.
While we don’t want to let what is said about us pull us down or influence our work for the worse—we should also take the time to allow compliments feed our soul.
We all can use a pick-me-up from time to time. There are also people who love us and want to see us succeed...so let them.
If you’re a writer, there are few things more powerful than a fan contacting you to tell you how much they loved your work.
I cannot express the energy and drive I feel after such a conversation.
It’s all a balance—and a key to staying motivated is holding onto the positive and letting go of (or ignoring) the negative.
Remember what you WANT to be
Keep a clear view on the target here. Not just on what you’re trying to achieve, but who you’re trying to become. That way, each and every step you take will make subtle shifts in your life and help you further down the path.
My own habit is to create goals that are just beyond the furthest distance I have reached before. Just enough to make me stretch.
Knowing I want to be a best-selling author alters the choices I make.
Knowing I want to build to one million readers also alters the choices I make.
Not only do I have to write—I must write well, consistently, create draw and build relationships with readers, critics and associates.
It requires a business sense I don’t yet have, so I study, learn and practice—which in turn affects every other aspect of my life as a professional.
Here’s what so many new authors don’t seem to realize or accept:
You are GOING to screw up. You really are, but it’s okay, because it’s called success in motion!
Be careful what you say
Words have power.
I know—it’s my profession AND I’m a father of 12 (+1)—but that’s not what I mean in this case.
I specifically mean be careful what you say out loud, to yourself.
Words have the power to discourage, corrupt and derail you from your path.
Cease from using the word “if,” when describing your goals. Use “when” instead.
Don’t say “need,” rather than “want,” which is more proactive.
Every word you use isn’t just affecting those you speak to—but your own spirit and subconsciousness as well.
Remind yourself of where you’ve been
Sometimes what it takes to keep going is looking back.
Being an Indie Author has so many challenges to face and overcome. So many things to learn, do and endure—but in the end it’s always been worth it. It’s always proven to make me a stronger person and has granted me the blessed opportunities to be of help to others.
I take time weekly to sit quietly and ponder what I’ve already experienced.
Who I have met along the way and been able to help—or been helped by. I pray God to bless them for their willingness to help a soul like me along my course, especially when it felt near impossible to take another step.
At the same time, I take the time to list what has been accomplished.
The steps I’ve taken that were said to be impossible.
They weren’t.
They were simply steps others were unwilling to take themselves.
That makes this journey that much more to me.
Your friend,
Jaime Buckley
Follow
the tour HERE
for exclusive excerpts, guest posts and a giveaway!
the tour HERE
for exclusive excerpts, guest posts and a giveaway!
Three amazing prizes!!!
#1)A one-of-a-kind full
color HD character sketch from the books--of ANY character the winner
wants, created in a live stream session and autographed to the winner
by name. (a $300 value)
color HD character sketch from the books--of ANY character the winner
wants, created in a live stream session and autographed to the winner
by name. (a $300 value)
#2) a
PDF copy of the first 5 unedited chapters of Chronicles
of a Hero, Book 8: Howling Shadows
PDF copy of the first 5 unedited chapters of Chronicles
of a Hero, Book 8: Howling Shadows
(scheduled
to be released fall 2019)
to be released fall 2019)
#3) A digital copy of
'An Unsolvable Problem' (any format)--the Origin Story of Dax, one of
the main characters of the Chronicles of a Hero story (not available
for sale).
'An Unsolvable Problem' (any format)--the Origin Story of Dax, one of
the main characters of the Chronicles of a Hero story (not available
for sale).
Wanted to stop by and say Thank You Teresa, for hosting my book tour. Greatly appreciated.
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