Author Checking in from the Great Dismal Swamp

David.Niall.Wils · 02-28-2010, 12:43 PM

My name is David Niall Wilson. I'm currently living in a huge historic home in Hertford, NC, butted up against the side of The Great Dismal Swamp. I've been writing dark fantasy, science fiction, and fantasy for a little over twenty years. I have seventeen novels and over 200 stories published, some collections, and a few awards. I was president of the Horror Writer's Association, and I'm an IT Director by day.

Since a few of my friends and associates reported on how exciting the digital publishing world was becoming, I decided to figure it out for myself. With that in mind, I created Macabre Ink Digital Publishing - where I've now gotten many of my out of print titles back into circulation, as well as those of a few other authors. I've also published two novels direct to digital, with gratifying results.

I love finding a community like this where the attitude is positive, and there is a real enthusiasm for books and reading. Sometimes, as an author, you work in a kind of void - the Internet has opened that up a lot, and communities like this help one remember that there's a big world full of readers and book lovers out there.

So...my agent and I continue the quest for fame and fortune, and as a part of that, I intend to do what I can to spread my stories to the Kindle and e-book reading worlds...

I'm happy to be here, would be glad to provide a few review copies of digital books I've published, and am eager to jump in on the discussions and see what people have to say.

David Niall Wilson

happy_terd · 02-28-2010, 01:31 PM

Hello and welcome to MR, David.

Dark Fantasy has always been an interesting genre and a favorite of mine. Interested in reading some of your writings. Make sure to check out the Writers' corner:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=75

banjobama · 02-28-2010, 02:20 PM

Welcome to Mobileread!!

Katti's Cat · 02-28-2010, 08:04 PM

Hi David and welcome to MR. Great to see an author excited about eBooks. Why don't you post the links so we can have a look? MR does support resident authors and we love telling them what we think about their writing :-)

WT Sharpe · 02-28-2010, 08:34 PM

Hello, David Niall Wilson, and welcome to MobileRead! I'm on the other side of the Swamp in Chesapeake, VA. I'm literally within walking distance (about two miles or so) from the entrance to The Great Dismal Swamp.

rlparker · 02-28-2010, 08:39 PM

Hi David, welcome to MR!

We North Carolinians are taking over the place, 'cause we're so cool!

MickeyC · 02-28-2010, 08:53 PM

Hi David and welcome to MobileRead

David.Niall.Wils · 03-01-2010, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happy_terd

Hello and welcome to MR, David.

Dark Fantasy has always been an interesting genre and a favorite of mine. Interested in reading some of your writings. Make sure to check out the Writers' corner:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=75

And I'll be back there too. I am slowly making my way through the site, looking into all the corners where my input might be of use and interest...

David

David.Niall.Wils · 03-01-2010, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

Hello, David Niall Wilson, and welcome to MobileRead! I'm on the other side of the Swamp in Chesapeake, VA. I'm literally within walking distance (about two miles or so) from the entrance to The Great Dismal Swamp.

I know the area well. I used to work at the USCG Finance center in Chesapeake, so I made the commute daily. Lucky enough to find a great job down here now - more time to write.

D

David.Niall.Wils · 03-01-2010, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rlparker

Hi David, welcome to MR!

We North Carolinians are taking over the place, 'cause we're so cool!

There are a lot of writers in NC, but I've had trouble finding readers. I had a pretty good fan base up in Virginia, but since moving down here, selling books (physical books) has been more Internet based. Would love to meet more NC folks.

David.Niall.Wils · 03-01-2010, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cassidym

Hi David and welcome to MobileRead

Thanks for the welcome.

kennyc · 03-01-2010, 07:22 AM

Welcome.

columbus · 03-01-2010, 09:53 AM

Welcome aboard David

Katti's Cat · 03-01-2010, 06:41 PM

Thanks for the links - will check them out. Why not include the in your signature?

David.Niall.Wils · 03-01-2010, 09:10 PM

Where do you edit the signature? I can't find a spot for it in the settings, or the profile...is it the Custom title line? If it is, do you use BB code to put in links, or just urls? (confused)

02-28-2010, 12:43 PM	#1
David.Niall.Wils Author & Digital Publishe Posts: 90 Karma: 534770 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hertford, NC Device: Kindle	Author Checking in from the Great Dismal Swamp My name is David Niall Wilson. I'm currently living in a huge historic home in Hertford, NC, butted up against the side of The Great Dismal Swamp. I've been writing dark fantasy, science fiction, and fantasy for a little over twenty years. I have seventeen novels and over 200 stories published, some collections, and a few awards. I was president of the Horror Writer's Association, and I'm an IT Director by day. Since a few of my friends and associates reported on how exciting the digital publishing world was becoming, I decided to figure it out for myself. With that in mind, I created Macabre Ink Digital Publishing - where I've now gotten many of my out of print titles back into circulation, as well as those of a few other authors. I've also published two novels direct to digital, with gratifying results. I love finding a community like this where the attitude is positive, and there is a real enthusiasm for books and reading. Sometimes, as an author, you work in a kind of void - the Internet has opened that up a lot, and communities like this help one remember that there's a big world full of readers and book lovers out there. So...my agent and I continue the quest for fame and fortune, and as a part of that, I intend to do what I can to spread my stories to the Kindle and e-book reading worlds... I'm happy to be here, would be glad to provide a few review copies of digital books I've published, and am eager to jump in on the discussions and see what people have to say. David Niall Wilson

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02-28-2010, 01:31 PM	#2
happy_terd Banned Posts: 13,045 Karma: 10105011 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Finally made it to Walmart. Device: PRS 420	Hello and welcome to MR, David. Dark Fantasy has always been an interesting genre and a favorite of mine. Interested in reading some of your writings. Make sure to check out the Writers' corner: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=75

02-28-2010, 02:20 PM	#3
banjobama Busy Read'n Posts: 980 Karma: 5039283 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Auburn, WA Device: Pocketbook Touch Lux 5	Welcome to Mobileread!!

02-28-2010, 08:04 PM	#4
Katti's Cat Wizard Posts: 2,259 Karma: 175640 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Australia Device: Sony PRS-600	Hi David and welcome to MR. Great to see an author excited about eBooks. Why don't you post the links so we can have a look? MR does support resident authors and we love telling them what we think about their writing :-)

02-28-2010, 08:34 PM	#5
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,072 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	Hello, David Niall Wilson, and welcome to MobileRead! I'm on the other side of the Swamp in Chesapeake, VA. I'm literally within walking distance (about two miles or so) from the entrance to The Great Dismal Swamp.

02-28-2010, 08:39 PM	#6
rlparker Ars longa Posts: 1,179 Karma: 17404 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: north carolina, usa Device: Kindle K1, K3 wifi	Hi David, welcome to MR! We North Carolinians are taking over the place, 'cause we're so cool!

02-28-2010, 08:53 PM	#7
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Hi David and welcome to MobileRead

03-01-2010, 07:22 AM	#12
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,891 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	Welcome.

03-01-2010, 09:53 AM	#13
columbus Wizard Posts: 999 Karma: 5487540 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: In my own imagination. Device: Sony Prs 650, 505	Welcome aboard David

03-01-2010, 06:41 PM	#14
Katti's Cat Wizard Posts: 2,259 Karma: 175640 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Australia Device: Sony PRS-600	Thanks for the links - will check them out. Why not include the in your signature?

03-01-2010, 09:10 PM	#15
David.Niall.Wils Author & Digital Publishe Posts: 90 Karma: 534770 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hertford, NC Device: Kindle	Where do you edit the signature? I can't find a spot for it in the settings, or the profile...is it the Custom title line? If it is, do you use BB code to put in links, or just urls? (confused)

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