Want to be a hero?
You don’t need to be a genius or have super powers.
You just need to learn how to fly a spaceship.When Christopher Tyson and his friends discover an underground base full of spaceships and robots, watched over by an alien caretaker and his computer, it signals the beginning of an adventure that will take them to the stars.
Will they be able to save the Earth, perhaps even the Galaxy? It’s a lot to ask, when you’re only twelve, but Christopher and his friends must rise to the challenge. Will you join them?
If you’re looking at this blog, chances are, you may be wondering “What are these Christopher Tyson Adventures?” Well, to put it simply, they are a series of science fiction adventure books for children (age 10+). Book one is nearing publication before the end of this year (2016), and shall be accompanied by the release of an ‘art of’ book, which I shall post excerpts from.
FAQ
(Over time, I shall add new information to this FAQ, as it becomes relevant and people ask questions.)
Q) When is book one (Christopher Tyson – Mark of the Ancestor) due for release?
A) Before the end of this year. I can’t be any more precise, depending on how long things take to finalise, but I’m aiming for the end of November.
Q) How long is the book?
A) Just shy of 90k words. This is a little longer than the average children’s book (for example, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s stone was just shy of 77k). However, I feel the content justifies it and I don’t think it should be limited by the arbitrary expectations of big publishers (Think how much longer the later Harry Potter books were!). If you think it’s too long, feel free to buy a copy, have a read, and let me know which bits should’ve been cut; I enjoy the feedback! 🙂
Q) What formats will the book be available in?
A) It will be available on kindle e-book format, paperback and hardback. There will be a limited number of hardback copies available upon initial release.
Q) What is the content like? How suitable is it for young children?
A) There is plenty of action and adventure, as the title suggests, however (of course) there will be no sex or swearing. Some of the action elements could be considered intense, occasionally creepy, and there will be growing romantic elements as the books progress.
Q) How big is the ‘Art Of Christopher Tyson’?
A) The ‘Art Of’ book is not going to be large. Around ~50 pages, 12cm x 18cm (4.7″ x 7″), hardback glossy. Around the size of the average video game ‘Art Of’ book, rather than the larger format ones tied into movie releases. There is a possibility of extra elements to this, such as pullouts and fun details stuck to some pages, but I cannot confirm this until full costing is taken into account.
Q) What’s in the ‘Art Of Christopher Tyson’?
A) As an artist and designer, I’ve created a lot of concept art as I’ve written the book, in order to visualise the characters, creatures, worlds and vehicles. Some elements will be full-colour paintings, others will be rough design sketches, illustrating the overall creative process. There will also be accompanying text, explaining my thoughts on some of the designs.
Any more questions? Feel free to get in touch, and I’ll try to answer them in here!
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