Dissolution of Daijun blogspot

Jaws of Dominion printed

2010-03-22T12:00:00.001-07:00

As you can probably guess, TJOD is now printed and nestling safely in my hands. It WILL be released sometime this week, when I have the binding machine. However it is so big that it may have to be split into 2 volumes so it can actually be bound!

JAWS OF DOMINION!

2010-01-30T04:57:00.001-08:00

I have decided to release Jaws of Dominion on 12th April, 2010. I might even be able to release it a bit earlier. Man this is outrageous, it's about a year and a half overdue :/

However, it is completely finished, cover and all. I only need to print it... Which is proving difficult at the mo because a) my dad isn't at work at the mo and b) it's too long to print at home.

Well, look at this for the whole update: http://sites.google.com/site/thedissolutionofdaijunofficial/updates

I am extremely annoyed at the failure to bring it out but I am hoping to soon...

Check out the site blog once more!!

2009-03-16T15:19:00.000-07:00

Hi, you read what it said above....so do it if you haven't already!
You know I spoke of a spin-off which was to involve James Cullen? Well, I am not so sure about it anymore. You see, if I were to start writing another series of books after this one has finished, I doubt they would all be finished by the end of year 11! Therefore some of my audience could have left school and it would be narrowed a lot... so I could just shorten what I was planning to be an epic spin off saga and make one smaller book, but it might not be worth the effort if it's not going to be as good... let me know what you want; comment now! If you want a single book focusing on something completely different tell me and I'll think about it.
That is all for now...NOW CHECK THE SITE BLOG IMPORTANT NEWS!

Books...

2009-02-06T02:12:00.001-08:00

Check out the official site blog, updates have been issued.

Book 5

2008-12-14T04:58:00.000-08:00

Is out tomorrow!!
Yes, finally a new book to add to the Dissolution of Daijun saga will be released, after the funny, but short, book 4 (TEYNKC). Book 5 (TLOD/TCD) will be out to read (in paper form or on screen if you wish) on Monday 15th December (like I said, tomorrow).
If you want to read the blurb, check out the Updates section of The Dissolution of Daijun Official.

Be warned, the blogspot here will not be updates as regularly as the blogspot on the official site, so check back there more often.

Release date Rescheduled!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-11-30T10:16:00.000-08:00

Okay, serious stuff now. The Jaws of Dominion has already overrun. Now I'm afraid it will once more. The story has elongated and become much longer than I originally thought it to be, and is now over 3 times the size of The End of The World. Intended only to be of short novel size, it has now reached the size of an average novel (not extremely long, but not short either) and the word count is ever increasing. So I am sorry to have to tell you that I have big doubts as to whether it'll come out by its 11th December release date.
Sorry but I'm sure you'd prefer a great book to read but for it to come out later than a crap book earlier?

Once again, I am sorry. At least book 5 is coming soon though.

Results of the poll to the side!

2008-10-31T09:57:00.000-07:00

Ok, the results have been collected for the vote and it seems most people (I asked around school too) would prefer there to be another book at least after the spin off, but it should be nothing to do with The Dissolution of Daijun. And as I will only write what you want to read, I will take this step.
Therefore, once the spin-offs are finished, I will move on finally from The Dissolution of Daijun, and no more books shall be written about it. A dangerous step, but one I think is the right decision. However, that is a LONG way off yet, way into 2010! So when we're in year 11 I may write a different series!

The Light of Daijun official release date!!!

2008-10-08T11:03:00.000-07:00

Okay, as requested, here is The Light of Daijun/The Charlous Diearies release date:

27th October '08

The End of The World alternative theme

2008-10-08T10:47:00.000-07:00

I believe that actually, a more suitable theme to end The End of The World would be the song below. Just click the link to be taken to it, listen to it all, it relates to the book more than the other theme song: The End of The World alternative ending theme
You remember the epilogue of the book (when Alex is walking back from school), so I needn't tell it you again. This plays just as the epilogue finishes. I hope you prefer this to the old one :)

Nearing the End...

2008-10-08T07:59:00.000-07:00

Sorry I haven't posted for a while, but I will only post if there is something to say, not just for the fun of it. Therefore I post today to inform you that I am nearing completion of The Jaws of Dominion- at last! The climax of the book looms in the very near distance, and I'm almost there.
It's been a long typing marathon, but finally the finish line is in sight. Phew! When I do finish it, however ~(I expect in a month or so) I will have to proof read it, which will take a long time, believe me. And editing on Dan's book is taking longer than I expected, mainly due to the massive pile of work I've currently got to get through (don't ask). So hey... wish me luck, the questions you've been asking in your head are nearly answered...

Sneak Peek!! Book 5: The Light of Daijun

2008-09-30T08:00:00.000-07:00

As book 5 draws ever closer, I have decided that I will post a small teaser of the first part of the book right here, right now! So if you don't want to read any of the 5th book until it is released, read no further!! But if you have that strange naggling feeling in your head saying: "Goddamnit, I wanna know what happens! Bring out book 5!!!" then just look below. And prepare, once again, to be thrown, if momentarily, into the world of the 'a gang'.

Book 5 sneak peek: The Light of Daijun

As Alex W and Dan D, in year 5 at this moment in time (we won’t call them that all the way through the story) walked towards the playground, they saw Rob, quite a medium sized boy with a pointy head- almost like a rugby ball. And yes, they just saw him; he isn’t actually anything to do with this story at all. As they killed the ants climbing up the tree, Alex moaned “I’m so bored, I could just cry!”

Dan retorted, “Go ahead, nobody’s stopping you.”

Alex gave him an unimpressed look. “I really don’t find that funny, Dan. What I do find funny however-” he paused and sat on the ground “-is acting like a dog!”

Dan chuckled and frollocked around a little, before coming to a halt and realizing with horror what he’d just done.

“Jesus, I’m getting crazier every day… and to think I’m acting like this after all that’s happened- what with Alex and that…”

Alex bowed his head and stood up again. “Come on, Dan. There’s nothing we can do about it now…”

Dan looked up. One of the dinner ladies came running towards them shrieking. ”There’s been a crime, I tells ya, a crime!”

“A what?!” Alex exclaimed.

“A crime! Don’t go near it! It’s just over by the steps!”

And with that, they quickly headed over to the steps...

The Jaws of Dominion new trailer (of course, ripped!)

2008-09-25T11:22:00.000-07:00

Yes, it's a ripped off Jaws of Dominion trailer!!!! But not all of it is a Jaws of Dominion trailer, so DON'T WATCH IT ALL!!! Only watch part 4.47-5.45. The rest of it is completely irrevelant, and notice that the spater (you'll know which one it is) has a releatively human face. This is INCORRECT!!!! You know a spater's face is mangled and deformed, really. So everything from 4.47-5.45 is a Jaws of Dominion trailer, but the spater's face, That should be deformed. Enjoy, if you watch it properly, I think it's the best one yet!! (Even though I didn't make it... cough cough!)

Mystery Project

2008-09-20T01:48:00.000-07:00

That's it, keep guessing. All I'm saying is I'm working on it.

Confirmed Release Dates!!!!

2008-09-19T11:37:00.000-07:00

At long last, Dan has finally managed to send me book 5, and so editing will be underway tomorrow! Right on schedule, too. I'm sure you will know, this book is scheduled for release quite soon, so I am very glad that this has finally happened. Below you will find the updated release dates:

Book 5: The Light of Daijun/The Charlous Diearies--- early October '08
Book 6: The Jaws of Dominion--- December 11th '08

Get looking forward to 'em, the wait is nearly over!!

It will be done!!!

2008-09-16T10:42:00.001-07:00

Damn, my computer's contracted a virus that calls itself 'antivirus 2008'- look it up, it's a fake antivirus thing that hacks into your computer and changes stuff. However, I luckily haven't got the full version. All that happens is a pop-up balloon keeps saying there's a security alert, when there isn't one. That's literally it. It pops up every few seconds though and is VERY annoying. So I didn't do any on Book 6 yesterday. I promise I will do some today though, in fact I'll get onto it now. Wish me luck!!!

Character Profile 14: James Cullen (cameo)

2008-09-14T06:15:00.000-07:00

Age: now 13
Books featured in: The Extended Young Never Knights Chronicles
Occupation: ...
Description: A black haired boy, who tends to get a little crazy sometimes. One of his favourite pastimes is playing his Xbox 360, but beyond the craziness you first see, there is an inquiring boy who needs to know some answers. Answers are the one thing he really needs.
Power: He has no magical ability
Death: He isn't dead yet.

A break now over

2008-09-14T06:03:00.000-07:00

4 days ago I took a break from Book 6 to write a small 1,000 word story completely separate from The Dissolution of Daijun. It was a competition run by Microsoft, and the top prize is a laptop with office 2007 and a trip to Verona for 4 with 300 pounds spending money. A pretty good prize then! I believe my story (about a young boy who likes torturing insects who meets a fairy who tells him about the 'wonders of nature') has hopefully some chance of winning. I'm hoping anyway!!
So I'll be continuing with Book 6 tonight, and I can tell you this, due to some unexpected plot twists, it's going to be hard to get it finished for November, so it could very well be delayed until December of this year. Sorry, but I'm not going to rush it!

Questions (to be answered in The Jaws of Dominion)

2008-09-13T11:17:00.000-07:00

What is Nuclear Travelular Physics?
Why does Charlous have a metal support holding up his head?
Who was the Google?
What is The Arcanum of Bereavement?
How is it possible that all seven 'never knights' were born to save the world in England, when the entire world was at stake?
Why does Daijun have two suns, and why is it such a barren, lifeless place?
Why were the seven 'never knights' swords engraved with their initials, when they were crafted over 6,000 years ago?

Keep thinking. There are more questions. The Jaws of Dominion will hold all of the answers.

Ending song (The End of The World)

2008-09-12T10:30:00.000-07:00

ATTENTION!
Before you play the song, you must picture the scene in your head: It is 2 years after Adam, James, and Bond have sacrificed their lives for the greater good. Charlous has been defeated, but the experience has left the remaning 6 knights scarred for life. Alex is strolling back from school and a leaf falls into his open palm. He smiles as a squirrel collects a stray nut for the winter and finally realises he must not forget about his past experiences, as he had once tried to do, but he must learn from them. Because he knows, even now that Charlous is defeated, that life will never be the same again- sad and scarred as he may be, his destiny must pull him on.

The video may hint on later books as well.

Character Profile 13: Karl Franks (cameo)

2008-09-11T12:13:00.000-07:00

Age: He was 12 when he died
Books Featured in: The End of The World, The Extended Young Never Knights Chronicles. Please note- these are only cameo appearances, as indicated up top.
Occupation: ...
Description: A slightly insane nerd who was forced by the spaters to attract the attention of the gang as the final battle was about to begin. He had brown hair and glasses, with a freaky smile.
Power: He has no powers or magical ability
Death: While distracting the gang, he was apparently shot by one of Charlous' 'energy balls' as he tried to tell them about the spaters. He consequently died of blood loss and broken bones not long after.

Further books?

2008-09-08T10:19:00.000-07:00

Okay, I can officially confirm that if The Jaws of Dominion proves to be as successful as I'm hoping it to be, there will be a series of spin-offs. I cannot confirm whether James Cullen really will be the main character in these books, but I can confirm that there will at least be 3 books in this series if the first is successful. You heard it here first. But I don't want to rush you, book 6 is still a couple of months off, maybe more (I am giving it a small rest to get started on another very small project more on that later).
So, for now, keep looking forward to book 6, and best reading wishes!

Character Profile 12: Mr Hunt

2008-08-28T03:16:00.000-07:00

Age: 48
Books featured in: The Beginning of The End
Occupation: Head of MI7
Description: A tall, greying man, who is stern but kind. Smokes, but not heavily.
Power: He knows some weak magic (lighting candles, extending power and range of voice etc.)
Death: Unwittingly, he is killed in an explosion in MI7 which the never knights just missed. He is killed waiting fir them to return with a brand new PS3 he bought for them.

BIG changes!!!

2008-08-27T04:35:00.000-07:00

It has, due to recent confidential events, been confirmed that Book 6 in The Dissolution of Daijun saga- The Jaws of Dominion, is going to be drastically different to every other book I've ever wrote. And it is not simply because the gang aren't in it. I'm sad to say I cannot reveal to you why it will be so different, because then it wouldn't be a surprise, would it? But trust me, this book will not be one to miss. More on this when it comes out, but for now, keep guessing!

Character Profile 11: Mr Bartholomew Ruse

2008-08-25T03:50:00.000-07:00

Age: 58
Books featured in: The Beginning of The End
Occupation: Head of Corporation 1
Description: A tall, authoritative man who's favourite colour is grey. He wears everything grey, and even has a grey beard. Smokes cigars.
Power: He knows virtually no magic. Not anymore anyway, after James Wood took it out of him at least thirty years ago...
Death: James Wood shoots him right between the eyes when he is about to pull the lever that arms hundreds of Dain missiles.

Character Profile 10: James Bond

2008-08-24T09:51:00.000-07:00

Age: 34
Books featured in: The Beginning of The End, The End of The World
Occupation: MI7 Head of Armed Combat
Description: A slightly eccentric, but fiersome man, with short, neatly cropped brown hair, hired by MI7 for his weaponry skills.
Power: He is not particularly powerful with magic, instead relying on weapons.
Death: He is shot by one of Charlous' energy balls while on top of The Chase Highschool O-block. He is, from the force of the blast, smashed backwards into the wall opposite.

2008-08-24T07:05:00.001-07:00

Off to the right you'll see a link to 'the official dissolution of daijun website.' It's what it says on the tin. It offers history, release dates, pics etc. Good stuff! See you on there!

Character Profile 9: Fallacious Specious/Charlous Brokules/Charlie Brookes

2008-08-21T05:35:00.000-07:00

Age: Approximately 7,200 years old
Books featured in: The Beginning of The End, The End of The World, to be featured in The Jaws of Dominion
Occupation: He doesn't have one, spaters do not have occupations (apart from some, enslaved by Dain Masters- Spater Lords.)
Description: The most powerful being in the known Universe, bar one- the greatest wizard of all time, whose power is roughly equal. He sports a dark, weathered hooded Dain cape symbolizing his importance as a Dain Master.
Power: He has many different powers, all summoned by magic.
Death: He has not died yet, but remains trapped in the Otherworld forever.

Exciting news!

2008-08-21T05:24:00.000-07:00

Recently, I have put the first 3 books (edited versions) onto a book-publishing website, where they have all had good feedback from members. After a few more months if they continue to get good feedback I may put them into get published. If they succeed, I will still stick to my plans of rewriting the second two and try to get them published, saying i based them on 3 short stories i wrote.

The Jaws of Dominion teaser trailer

2008-08-20T11:31:00.001-07:00

Today marks the day the first (and maybe last!) trailer for The Jaws of Dominion, the final book in The Dissolution of Daijun saga, comes out. Enjoy! Not long to wait now.

It's been long awaited...

2008-08-20T10:26:00.000-07:00

A bone to pick

2008-08-20T03:07:00.000-07:00

Okay, who's been putting the books are crap?! I know one person did it as joke. For the rest of you- your time is limited on this world!!!! I'll find out who you are!

Character Profile 8: James Wood/Marcus Hill

2008-08-19T01:12:00.000-07:00

Age: 71/pretended to be 12
Books featured in: The Beginning of The End, The End of The World
Occupation: Full time MI7 investigator
Description: An old agent who has not aged well. Chooses to cover his face up with a 'Marcus mask' most of the time.
Power: N/A But he can use very powerful magic
Death: In a blinding fight with a spater who called himself Charlous, he manages to, with the help of Amos, stab it in the heart. It stabs him with its lethal sword in the stomach, though.

The Jaws of Dominion teaser poster 2

2008-08-18T02:05:00.000-07:00

The Jaws of Dominion teaser poster 1

2008-08-18T01:51:00.000-07:00

The Light of Daijun teaser poster

2008-08-18T01:50:00.000-07:00

New Posters

2008-08-18T01:38:00.000-07:00

Recently I have acquired some new software that allows me to create some awesome posters for the books. You may see the best appearing in this thread.
More Character Profiles on the way!

Character Profile 7: Sam Copeland

2008-08-17T02:11:00.000-07:00

Age: 11
Books featured in: The A Gang Chronicles, The Beginning of The End, The End of The World, The Extended Young Never Knights Chronicles, to be featured in The Light of Daijun/The Charlous Diearies
Occupation: Pfff again
Description: A slightly small boy one year younger than the other never knights. He had a mysterious fix on a cat statue (?!)
Power: He is a never knight- his power is that he can change size at will.
Death: He ain't damn dead yet!!!

Character Profile 6: John Evans

2008-08-16T07:10:00.000-07:00

Age: 12
Books featured in: The A Gang Chronicles, The Beginning of The End, The End of The World, The Extended Young Never Knights Chronicles, to be featured in The Light of Daijun/The Charlous Diearies
Occupation: Pfff
Description: An extremely boffiny boy with long brown hair. He is also very small.
Power: He's a never knight, alright- he can hypnotise.
Death: He's not dead yet!

Character Profile 5: Amos Rock-Davidson

2008-08-15T02:12:00.000-07:00

Age: 12
Books featured in: The Beginning of The End, The End of The World
Occupation: for god's sake...
Description: A black haired boy who likes 'going emo,' or at least he did before he knew about the spaters. He is, put it this way, a bit annoying.
Power: He is a never knight- he can run super speed.
Death: He has not died as yet, you fool.

Character Profile 4: Daniel Davies

2008-07-28T12:09:00.000-07:00

Age: 13
Books featured in: The A Gang Chronicles, The Beginning of The End, The End of The World, The Extended Young Never Knights Chronicles, to be featured in The Light of Daijun/The Charlous Diearies
Occupation: ...
Description: A very tall, brown haired boy who enjoys poking himself
Power: He is a 'never knight.' He can see into the future.
Death: He hasn't died yet.

Character Profile 3: Alex Williams

2008-07-28T04:16:00.000-07:00

Age: 12
Books featured in: The A Gang Chronicles, The Beginning of The End, The End of The World, to be featured in The Light of Daijun/The Charlous Diearies
Occupation: Humph.
Description: A tall boy with dark blonde hair and a troubled past.
Power: He is a 'never knight'. Therefore he can control the elements with his mind (fire, water etc.)
Death: He's not dead yet.

Character Profile 2: Matt Robinson

2008-07-27T07:25:00.000-07:00

Age: 12
Books featured in: The Beginning of The End, The End of The World, to be featured in The Light of Daijun/The Charlous Diearies
Occupation:Again, he's 12 you fool
Description: Just under average size, with freckles and dark brown hair. Doesn't like Amos.
Power: He is a never knight, so he can shapeshift
Death: He hasn't died. Yet.

Character Profile 1: Adam Bullman

2008-07-26T11:34:00.000-07:00

Age: 12
Books featured in: The Beginning of The End, The End of The World, to be featured in The Light of Daijun/The Charlous Diearies
Occupation: He's 12 you fool
Description: Average size, brown hair, likes the word 'ming'
Power: As he is one of the 'never knights' he can heal. This power grows gradually stronger.
Death: December 8, 2007. Died killing the Google, and saving his sister's life

Writing tips (2)

2008-07-19T04:50:00.001-07:00

Here's some more tips for budding writers to help you get up on the go:
3) Don't feel you must write every single day. It is okay to miss some days from your schedule every once in a while- anyway, it might be impossible to write on that day. If you're struggling, try writing maybe twice a week to start you off, and then, as you become more attached to the piece of work you are writing, extend it so you write three times a week and so on. Never give up!
4) If you are working on a novel but find your idea is too short to be incorporated into a novel size, whatever you do, do not extend your writing by adding unnecessary detail. All this will do is make it seem boring and drag down the reader. Try adding in a few extra plot turns or, if you really can't think of anything at all, then you will need to head for the short story market.

Hope you found these tips helpful, and comment if you would like more of the same!

Writing tips

2008-07-17T10:22:00.000-07:00

Nothing going on today. I'm going to write another 500 or so words in a sec, and then maybe there'll be something to report. But don't get your hopes up, okay?
So here are a few book-writing tips from the master:
1) Don't regard writing as a chore- enjoy it, and try and dedicate a certain time every day to it.
2) Remember- if you don't enjoy writing your book, people won't enjoy reading it.

More tips may come soon, but that's all for now.

2008-07-16T08:02:00.000-07:00

Hi again. Nothing much happening with Book 6 at the mo. I'm over halfway- 43,000 words about. Nuclear Travelular Physics is found out only around 20,000 words or so in, so there you go!
I haven't got much to report but the fact that I'm getting onto a pretty exciting part of Book 6 now. it should probs take 2-3 days for quick readers in the end and a hell of a long time for everyone else.
Also, 2 new readers have joined the group recently- Nick Face and Sam Colborn (or however you spell it!) Popularity is growing! That's all for now, and check out the new poll to the side! (As suggested by 'Joshington' as he calls himself (don't ask).

Estimated release dates//welcome

2008-07-15T10:06:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my Never Knights posts spot. This 'blog' will keep you up to date with the latest developments in my Dissolution of Daijun series of books. Enjoy, and come back regularly, as it is updated almost daily, and when anything big happens. Enjoy!
Here are the estimated release dates for the final two books:
The Light of Daijun/The Charlous Diearies- September '08
The Jaws of Dominion- October/November '08.
In a couple of months the near exact dates should be verified. Look forward to it!