Rai Aren's Blog - Posts Tagged "archaeology-adventure"

Hey everyone,

I was fortunate to be invited for an author interview and feature for our award-winning archaeology adventure novel SECRET OF THE SANDS , on publisher/author/real-life CSI Kent Holloway's blog. Kent gave me a very warm & fun introduction & it was a great interview. I thoroughly enjoyed myself! I'm also honored to be in such great company, previous features have included authors Steve Perry (of Indiana Jones & Star Wars fame!), Scott Sigler, Jim Butcher, Steven Saville, Sean Ellis, David Sakmyster, Kristina Schram, Rick Chesler, Stacey Kennedy, amongst many others. My tbr pile certainly grew checking out all of these interesting features! Here's the link:

http://kenthollowayonline.blogspot.com/

I invite you to stop by & have a read. Feel free to leave a comment, too, for myself, Kent, or any of the other authors, we'd love to hear from you :)

My thanks to Kent for his hard work and efforts! Kent is the author of Primal Thirst, a "spine-chilling suspense" novel. It's on my list!

Happy reading always!

Rai Aren, co-author of the award-winning mystery novel SECRET OF THE SANDS

Hi valued readers, friends & fans,

I wanted to share our latest happy news for our archaeology adventure novel, Secret of the Sands. Our publisher, Bristlecone Pine Press, has graciously agreed to lower the price of our Amazon kindle edition to $4.99 (from $6.99). It was very important to me to have our novel be affordable & accessible to all of our interested readers. If you have a kindle, or use the (free!!) kindle apps for PC & Mac, I hope you will consider adding our book to your virtual shelves :)



Happy reading always!!

Rai Aren, co-author of the award-winning mystery novel SECRET OF THE SANDS

For 12,000 years a dark and deadly secret has been hidden deep below the Great Sphinx of Giza. In present day Egypt, a frightening, yet awe-inspiring story unravels as archaeologists race against time to decipher an ancient truth...


"A deep probing mystery riddled with prophecy and danger, Secret of the Sands uses Egypt and her mythology as a backdrop to delve into the meanings of life and religion." -McNally Robinson

"Rai Aren and Tavius E. have crafted a fast-paced, exciting novel overflowing with mystery and intrigue. The tension is constant. The characters fully developed. And the plot gripping. Ancient history and present day relevance are so expertly intertwined, that you might forget you are reading a work of fiction." -- Thomas Phillips, author of The Molech Prophecy

Hey book peeps,

For the last few weeks I have been working on putting together a new Second edition of our award-winning mystery novel SECRET OF THE SANDS. It's the same cool story, with a even cooler cover! Here it is:



The publishing process is underway to roll the book out across pretty much all online platforms. The first stop is Smashwords:

Secret of the Sands on Smashwords

Shortly, it should be included in their Premium Catalog, which will allow the book to be available in the following places in addition to the Smashwords catalog:

* Apple's iBookstore
* Barnes & Noble
* Sony
* Kobo
* Borders (powered by Kobo)
* the Diesel eBookstore
* Whitcoulls (New Zealand, powered by Kobo)

I am also working on getting it onto Amazon kindle. I will let you all know as soon as these processes are complete.

For all of our fans, who continue to write in to us to tell us how much they love the story, rest assured, we haven't changed anything there. It's just got a spanky new cover, which I think evokes the substance of the story even more. The second edition allows me to make the book available on many more platforms, and while I was considering that, I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to reinvent the cover. I'm extremely excited about this, and totally thrilled with the result!

I also want to pass along my sincere thanks for the hard work & incredible talent of the two people who have been helping me put the second edition together:

* Cover: Gary Val Tenuta, one of the best graphic designers I've come across. Here's the link to his site if you would like to tap his talents:

GVTgrafix: www.bookcoversandvideos.webs.com

* eBook formatting & design: Greg Banks @ BDDesign LLC, he really knows his stuff!: www.bddesignonline.com

Both of these guys are talented, professional & fantastic to work with. Highly recommended!

I will be updating our website and all of my online profiles to reflect the new images. I will also provide links as I get them to all of the great retailers where the book can be found. I may also consider a print edition with the new cover at some point. The first edition print & eBook will remain available in all of the current places.

I hope you like the new cover! I am over the moon about it... :)

Happy reading always, my friends!

Rai Aren, co-author of the award-winning mystery novel SECRET OF THE SANDS

Hi all,

I am very pleased to share our latest author feature on author Geri Ahearn's blog:

www.authorgeriahearnsbookreviews.blogspot.com










My sincere thanks to Geri for all of her hard work! She is a delightful lady. You can also find her on Facebook:

Geri Ahearn on Facebook

Be sure to subscribe to her blog to see all of the cool features she has.


Happy reading always!

Rai Aren, co-author of the award-winning mystery novel SECRET OF THE SANDS

Hi everyone,

I wanted to pass along the news that we now have a second edition, of our award-winning mystery novel, SECRET OF THE SANDS. It is the same great story, with a spanky, new cover. The reason for the second edition is that we will branching the book out to many, many more markets. Here is the link:

Secret of the Sands kindle Second Edition






































If you haven't already read the original edition, (which is still available), I would be honored if you would give it a read :)

I will also soon be updating all of our online profiles to reflect our super cool new images.

Happy reading always, kindle peeps!

Rai Aren, co-author of Secret of the Sands











For 12,000 years a dark and deadly secret has been hidden deep below the Great Sphinx of Giza. In present day Egypt, a frightening, yet awe-inspiring story unravels as archaeologists race against time to decipher an ancient truth...

"A deep probing mystery riddled with prophecy and danger, Secret of the Sands uses Egypt and her mythology as a backdrop to delve into the meanings of life and religion." -McNally Robinson

"Rai Aren and Tavius E. have crafted a fast-paced, exciting novel overflowing with mystery and intrigue. The tension is constant. The characters fully developed. And the plot gripping. Ancient history and present day relevance are so expertly intertwined, that you might forget you are reading a work of fiction." -- Thomas Phillips, author of The Molech Prophecy

Just in time for the holiday season for - the eBook edition of our award-winning, bestselling archaeology adventure novel, Secret of the Sands is now on sale for the low price of only $2.99! It's offered in multiple eBook formats on Smashwords for easy downloading. Here's the link:

Secret of the Sands - only $2.99 on Smashwords!



This is the brand-new second edition just launched! It's the same great story with an exciting new cover, to celebrate its newly expanded distribution. We are thrilled that the book is making its way into many more online stores!

If you have an eReader, or an eBook-loving reader in your circle of family & friends, especially ones who love a good mystery novel & are fascinated by ancient Egypt and the Great Sphinx of Giza we hope you'll add SECRET OF THE SANDS to your list!







A Prophecy was Told…

An ancient prophecy, thousands of years old, told of the coming of the Chosen one, but she will be both loved and feared, and some will stop at nothing to defy everything she represents

A Secret Long Buried…

A secret power that once proved too deadly, was hidden away deep beneath the sands of Egypt, only to be revealed by its sworn guardians when the time came that the knowledge would be safe

A Deadly Riddle is Unlocked…

Two young archaeologists fatefully unearth unusual artifacts dating over 12,000 years old. The exhilarating find however, is wrong - very wrong. The artifacts shouldn’t be there…they shouldn’t even exist at all

A Power Unleashed…

Now after remaining dormant for 12,000 years, the secret has been uncovered, and its true purpose suspected. What will be the greatest discovery in human history will either change us forever or destroy us for trying…





Now how irresistible is that for only $2.99?! Dive into an ancient mystery & go on an adventure in the sands of Egypt…






























Happy Holidays to you & yours!

Rai Aren, co-author of Secret of the Sands










For 12,000 years a dark and deadly secret has been hidden deep below the Great Sphinx of Giza. In present day Egypt, a frightening, yet awe-inspiring story unravels as archaeologists race against time to decipher an ancient truth…







"A deep probing mystery riddled with prophecy and danger, Secret of the Sands uses Egypt and her mythology as a backdrop to delve into the meanings of life and religion." -McNally Robinson

"Rai Aren and Tavius E. have crafted a fast-paced, exciting novel overflowing with mystery and intrigue. The tension is constant. The characters fully developed. And the plot gripping. Ancient history and present day relevance are so expertly intertwined, that you might forget you are reading a work of fiction." -- Thomas Phillips, author of The Molech Prophecy

Just in time for the holiday season - the second edition kindle version of our award-winning, bestselling archaeology adventure novel, Secret of the Sands is now on sale for the low price of only $2.99! Here's the link:

Secret of the Sands 2nd edition kindle - on sale for the holidays for only $2.99!





This is the brand-new second edition just launched! It's the same great story with an exciting new cover, to celebrate its newly expanded distribution. We are thrilled that the book is making its way into many more online stores!

If you have a kindle, or a kindle-loving reader in your circle of family & friends, especially ones who love a good mystery novel & are fascinated by ancient Egypt and the Great Sphinx of Giza we hope you'll add SECRET OF THE SANDS to your list!






A Prophecy was Told…

An ancient prophecy, thousands of years old, told of the coming of the Chosen one, but she will be both loved and feared, and some will stop at nothing to defy everything she represents

A Secret Long Buried…

A secret power that once proved too deadly, was hidden away deep beneath the sands of Egypt, only to be revealed by its sworn guardians when the time came that the knowledge would be safe

A Deadly Riddle is Unlocked…

Two young archaeologists fatefully unearth unusual artifacts dating over 12,000 years old. The exhilarating find however, is wrong - very wrong. The artifacts shouldn’t be there…they shouldn’t even exist at all

A Power Unleashed…

Now after remaining dormant for 12,000 years, the secret has been uncovered, and its true purpose suspected. What will be the greatest discovery in human history will either change us forever or destroy us for trying…
















Now how irresistible is that for only $2.99?! Dive into an ancient mystery & go on an adventure in the sands of Egypt…



















Happy Holidays to you & yours!

Rai Aren, co-author of Secret of the Sands












For 12,000 years a dark and deadly secret has been hidden deep below the Great Sphinx of Giza. In present day Egypt, a frightening, yet awe-inspiring story unravels as archaeologists race against time to decipher an ancient truth…







"A deep probing mystery riddled with prophecy and danger, Secret of the Sands uses Egypt and her mythology as a backdrop to delve into the meanings of life and religion." -McNally Robinson

"Rai Aren and Tavius E. have crafted a fast-paced, exciting novel overflowing with mystery and intrigue. The tension is constant. The characters fully developed. And the plot gripping. Ancient history and present day relevance are so expertly intertwined, that you might forget you are reading a work of fiction." -- Thomas Phillips, author of The Molech Prophecy

Just in time for the holiday season the trade paperback edition of our award-winning, bestselling archaeology adventure novel, Secret of the Sands is now on sale! The price has been reduced from $17.95 to $14.95! If you are a fellow bookaholic or know an avid reader in your circle of family & friends, especially ones who love a good mystery novel & are fascinated by ancient Egypt and the Great Sphinx of Giza we hope you'll add it to your list! It's also a great way to use those always fun to give & receive Amazon gift certificates :)

Here's the link:

Secret of the Sands on sale on Amazon!

A Prophecy was Told…

An ancient prophecy, thousands of years old, told of the coming of the Chosen one, but she will be both loved and feared, and some will stop at nothing to defy everything she represents.

A Secret Long Buried…

A secret power that once proved too deadly, was hidden away deep beneath the sands of Egypt, only to be revealed by its sworn guardians when the time came that the knowledge would be safe.

A Deadly Riddle is Unlocked…

Two young archaeologists fatefully unearth unusual artifacts dating over 12,000 years old. The exhilarating find however, is wrong - very wrong. The artifacts shouldn’t be there…they shouldn’t even exist at all.

A Power Unleashed…

Now after remaining dormant for 12,000 years, the secret has been uncovered, and its true purpose suspected. What will be the greatest discovery in human history will either change us forever or destroy us for trying…


SECRET OF THE SANDS also makes a great stocking stuffer & provides hours of entertainment!

The brand new second edition on Amazon kindle is also on sale now for the low price of only $2.99:

Secret of the Sands edition on sale for $2.99 on kindle






























Dive into an ancient mystery & go on an adventure in the sands of Egypt…

Happy Holidays to you & yours! May all your holiday dreams come true... :)

Rai Aren, co-author of Secret of the Sands










For 12,000 years a dark and deadly secret has been hidden deep below the Great Sphinx of Giza. In present day Egypt, a frightening, yet awe-inspiring story unravels as archaeologists race against time to decipher an ancient truth…




"A deep probing mystery riddled with prophecy and danger, Secret of the Sands uses Egypt and her mythology as a backdrop to delve into the meanings of life and religion." -McNally Robinson

"Rai Aren and Tavius E. have crafted a fast-paced, exciting novel overflowing with mystery and intrigue. The tension is constant. The characters fully developed. And the plot gripping. Ancient history and present day relevance are so expertly intertwined, that you might forget you are reading a work of fiction." -- Thomas Phillips, author of The Molech Prophecy

Happy New Year everyone!



I hope 2011 is starting off well for all of you :)

I wanted to share the latest awesome review of our award-winning mystery novel, SECRET OF THE SANDS:

5-stars: "AN IMPRESSIVE EPIC STORY OF ENDURING APPEAL ACROSS GENERATIONS!"


Mitch and Alex find a mysterious box, while working on a dig near the statue of the Great Sphinx in Egypt, and uncover artifacts that could possibly be the biggest discovery in archaeological history. How could these artifacts exist, and will a mystery be solved, or is there a plan to destroy another society? The students continue their mission with assistance from Bob and Jack to research the significant findings, but do not share any information with the Professor. Did the Professor intend to ruin the lives of Mitch and Alex, so that he could take all the credit? Could the Professor be trusted, and was he jealous? What secret is hidden in the desert sands as the characters come to life, along with ancient civilization? I highly recommend this spellbinding adventure that spotlights archaeological theories as it takes the reader on a thrill ride, to all lovers of the ancient world who enjoy mystery and suspense with a blend of humor and romance. The interesting characters, along with a fascinating plot capture the reader's attention from beginning to end, while fueling the imagination as you crave for more with a burning desire for the next episode. Rai Aren and Tavius E. takes the reader back twelve-thousand years to the origins of the artifacts through ancient history and excitement as they create one of the Greatest stories ever told! The two authors become Master storytellers through detailed research and fantasy with an incredible imagination in an adventure made for the movie screen. A painting is made with metaphysical and mystical happenings, and the portrait is colored with past and present archaeology of Egypt. The mesmerizing story is clear and concise with all of Egypt's glory, leaving the reader in pure contentment. What kind of power was found in this relic? How old is the Great Sphinx as mysteries blow through the desert wind? How many years do we go back to meet the royal family of King Traeus? Who were the builders of the pyramids? When did deceit and adultery exist? What did the book from a cylinder found by Alex and Mitch symbolize? What did the dreams that Alex had represent? How old are the scrolls, and what language are they written in? "SECRET OF THE SANDS" is as intelligent as CLEOPATRA, as entertaining as STARGATE and as captivating as THE TEN COMMANDMENTS, with Charlton Heston, and Yul Brynner. - Geri Ahearn

www.reviewedbyauthorgeriahearn.blogspot.com











You can find our trade paperback edition at the new lower price of $14.95 (was $17.95) here:

Secret of the Sands first edition



































And our brand new Second Edition kindle ON SALE for only $2.99:

Secret of the Sands second edition kindle





Same great story, spanky new cover! :)


Happy reading always!

Rai Aren, co-author of the award-winning mystery novel SECRET OF THE SANDS

For 12,000 years a dark and deadly secret has been hidden deep below the Great Sphinx of Giza. In present day Egypt, a frightening, yet awe-inspiring story unravels as archaeologists race against time to decipher an ancient truth...

"The authors have successfully woven a story based on archeological events mixed with their own ideas of what happened to the Sphinx and the mysteries surrounding it."
- www.sabrinareviews.com

"Rai Aren & Tavius E. write a spellbinding mix of mystery, history, fantasy, and adventure in this tale of two histories - one told in the present, the other told from the past - telling a story of misused power, learning how to trust, and the fate of civilization." -www.TeensReadToo.com

I just wanted to share our happy news that Secret of the Sands, the 2009 ReadersFavorite.Com "Fiction-Mystery" Silver Medalist, is an Amazon.co.uk Kindle Bestseller.

Here's the link:

Secret of the Sands kindle UK edition

Like a proud parent, I took a picture:





If you're a kindle-peep from across the pond, I'd be honored if you'd add it to your virtual shelves :)

You can also find it on Amazon.com kindle, where it's popping up regularly on 3 bestseller lists, including "Fantasy-Historical" for ONLY $2.99! (see screenshot below):

Secret of the Sands Second Edition kindle




...and on Smashwords, in multiple formats, also ONLY $2.99!:

Secret of the Sands on Smashwords


Happy reading always!

Rai Aren, co-author of the award-winning mystery novel SECRET OF THE SANDS
www.secretofthesands.com


For 12,000 years a dark and deadly secret has been hidden deep below the Great Sphinx of Giza. In present day Egypt, a frightening, yet awe-inspiring story unravels as archaeologists race against time to decipher an ancient truth...


"The authors have successfully woven a story based on archeological events mixed with their own ideas of what happened to the Sphinx and the mysteries surrounding it."
- www.sabrinareviews.com

"Rai Aren & Tavius E. write a spellbinding mix of mystery, history, fantasy, and adventure in this tale of two histories - one told in the present, the other told from the past - telling a story of misused power, learning how to trust, and the fate of civilization."- www.TeensReadToo.com