Pre-order Fallen Heroes – The Extended Edition with sketchbook
Fallen Heroes – The Extended Edition £12.99
I know I know it’s been a while but hopefully this piece of news will make up for it. I will be at the British International Comics Show(Oct 3rd-4th) and the MCM Expo (October 24th-25th) signing copies of a special edition of the book. The guys at Insomnia Publications have kindly allowed me to have my copies on their stand as they are now starting work on the graphic novel adaptation of the book.
This edition will contain a section called Lost Passages which are scenes that never made it to the final version of the book and my reasons for why they were left out (including my original opening chapter).
There will also be a section of the book called Fallen Heroes Sketchbook where comic book artists (some of whom have worked for Marvel and DC have given their interpretation of some of characters from the book.
I would like to thank Emma Vieceli, Scott ‘Atomic Robo’ Wegna, Andie Tong,Leigh ‘2000ad’ Gallagher, Steve Sims, Gary Seaward, Jimmy Bott and Michael Schwartz for their awesome artwork.
I will only be selling this edition at conventions or via this page. So if anyone wants to order a copy they can do so hitting the add to cart paypal button at the top of this post. There won’t be too many copies on the table at the con so this is a good way to guarantee yourself a copy.
Anyone who gets this copy and is attending one of the cons please seek me out and I’ll be happy to scrawl my name within the book.
“Fallen Heroes” optioned by award winning TV and film production company.
Check out the following press release for all the info you need!
“Fallen Heroes” optioned by award winning TV and film production company.
The stylish supernatural adventure novel Fallen Heroes, which has been enjoying a growing cult status, is soon to be adapted as a TV series.
Celtic Films Entertainment, the production company behind the Sharpe television series starring Sean Bean, have optioned the novel.
“Fallen Heroes” tells the story of an unlikely team, numbering a professional thief, a government agent with a tragic past, a vigilante priest and a university professor with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the occult. In a thrilling global chase, they attempt to track down and destroy an ancient cult bent on world domination.
Producer Stuart Sutherland shared these reasons for deciding to option the novel.
“Fallen Heroes has the perfect assortment of intriguing characters, far flung locations and compelling plot twists and turns, all of which are the hallmarks of memorable TV drama.”
The project is in the very early stages of development and as yet no writer has been attached to the project.
When asked about signing the option agreement Barry, who is currently working on the second book in the Fallen Heroes trilogy, had this to say about the adaptation.
“I know it’s early days but I’m excited about the project. Celtic Films has an excellent track record when it comes to adaptations so I know the book is in good hands.
With this news and the graphic novel adaptation being developed by Insomnia Publications it’s definitely an exciting time for Fallen Heroes.”
Praise for Fallen Heroes
“The book as a whole draws on many popular culture references & influences, and is easily compared to ‘Sin City’, ‘The Da Vinci Code’, ‘Heroes’ or ‘Buffy’ – there really is something for everyone and I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone that enjoys reading or watching Sci-Fi/Fantasy.” – Waterstone’s
‘Fallen Heroes is a stylish debut filled with sparkling characters in a skilfully drawn adventure that heralds the arrival of a bright new talent.’– James Barclay
Learn more about Fallen Heroes at www.unseenshadows.co.uk.
Learn more about Celtic Films Entertainment at www.celticfilms.co.uk.
Fallen Heroes movie/TV talks
So I’m checking my Fallen Heroes hotmail account like I do and I come across this email.
Dear Barry,Please excuse this e-mail sent cold, my query is with regards to the film and TV rights for the above novel. It’s gone down extremely well with a number of people in our office, and I’m hoping the rights remain available.
Please do let me know, and if you have an agent we can talk to in order to take the next step…?
Many thanks in advance,
All the best,
For the time being I’ve left out the name of the contact and company mainly as everything at a very early stage and may come to nothing. At first I thought this was an April Fools joke as the email came through on Apr 1st. I phoned the production company who assured me it was no joke. Apparently the next stage is to wait for them to look at drafting a potential Option Agreement.
I’m still trying to take it in…Even if nothing comes of it…I’m excited by the fact that the novel is starting to get this kind of attention.
I will let you know as soon as I know anything more, for now just keep em crossed for me.
Fallen Heroes gets it second Five Star Waterstone’s review!
During March I did my second Official Waterstone’s signing this time at Milton Keynes. The signing went really well and there’s now a nice display behind the counter of the book (photos coming soon).
Anyway the manager of the store was great on the day and very supportive. After reading the book he gave it a five star recommendation on the Waterstones website with the following write-up.
I loved reading this book, particularly for its clever plot that subtly draws all factors together for a big bang effect. It reads like a TV series, with cliff hangers at the end of most chapters, and larger than life characters with big egos and quick wits. The book as a whole draws on many popular culture references & influences, and is easily compared to ‘Sin City’, ‘The Da Vinci Code’, ‘Heroes’ or ‘Buffy’ – there really is something for everyone and I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone that enjoys reading or watching Sci-Fi/Fantasy.
Waterstone’s
Fallen Heroes at the Bristol Comic Expo 2009
Between May 9th -10th I will be attending the Bristol Comic Expo 2009 to help promote the upcoming Fallen Heroes graphic novel adaptation from Insomnia Publications.
The adaptation is starting to gather steam. I have been chatting this the writer of the adaptation Martin Conaghan and things are on the move.
I will be selling/signing special copies which include deleted scenes from the book and my reasons as to why they were removed as well as a brief look at Book 2 – Perdition’s Shroud. I’ll also be chatting to whoever will listen about the book and the adaptation.
Interviews Galore!
Well it’s been a while since I’ve updated the website so I figured it was time I got my lazy self into gear and rectified that.
Over the past months I’ve done a couple of interviews so I stuck the links below so you can check them out.
My interview over at Sci-Pulse.
My guest spot on an Indiana Jones Podcast called the Indy Cast. I chat about my love of the Indiana Jones and their impact on my writing.
My Radio Northampton Interview.
Update on the Fallen Heroes Graphic Novel!
PRESS RELEASE
Barry Nugent’s genre spanning novel Fallen Heroes to be adapted as a graphic novel.
After selling out at several branches of Waterstones and enjoying a growing cult status, the stylish supernatural thriller Fallen Heroes is now entering the realm of comic books.
Insomnia Publications have licensed Fallen Heroes for a graphic novel adaptation with a predicted release date of 2010. Nic Wilkinson, Insomnia’s creative director was more than happy to share her reasons behind the decision to adapt the novel.
“I didn’t so much read the first scene of Fallen Heroes back in 2008, as see it come to life out of the page, so visually arresting is the writing. With the sharp, multi-layered plot and slick characters of modern crime writing juxtaposed against the shadowy agencies, ancient magic and bold dynamic characters of pulp adventure Fallen Heroes is going to be a truly striking comic.”
When she sat down with Barry to plan out the adaptation Nic already had a clear vision about the project.
“We all agreed that finding the best writer for the job was crucial. Given the book’s increasing cult status I had a lot of very good pitches from both known and new writers hoping to get this gig.
Fallen Heroes will be a very complex adaptation, as those who have read it will know, and there is huge amount of work to be done on the structure and coaxing the characters over to a new medium before the writing even begins.”
Nic then approached comic veteran Martin Conaghan with job of helming the adaptation.
“We asked Martin to do the honours as he is a very experienced writer and researcher and is making a welcome return to comics after a 10 year absence.
Martin’s background as a journalist, his incredibly deep knowledge of comics, their creators and their history, and his ability to deftly re-structure disparate historical sources into gripping stories with vibrant, vital characters all make him the perfect person for the job.”
When asked about taking on the adaptation Martin, who now works for the BBC had this to say.
“Fallen Heroes is jam-packed full of fantastic ideas and thrilling set-pieces. I’m looking forward to finding out where I can take Barry’s rich characters when I translate them on to the comic-book page; from the reluctant hero Jason Chen to the ruthless demon stalker Napoleon Stone. It has everything; a great blend of mythology, science-fiction, action and the supernatural – all told in a very visual style – it’s perfect for the graphic novel format.”
Stay tuned all for more updates!
Fallen Heroes gets another Waterstone’s signing!
Well I couldn’t have wished for a better start to 2009. Not only have the Milton Keynes branch of Waterstones agreed to stock copies of Fallen Heroes they also invited me to come and do an official signing!
I’m sure the nerves will kick in nearer the time (count on it!) but at the moment I’m just excited to be asked.
The signing is due to take place on Saturday 28th Feb between 11-1 so if you can make please stop by, pick up a copy and say hi!
Fallen Heroes is Nominated for an Award!
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The Pearson Prize is a very exciting award because the winners are chosen by a focus group of 100 real high school students. How meaningful to have your book chosen for an award by a real audience of real readers! No more inside politics!
I am pleased to announce that this week I received the email informing me that Fallen Heroes has been nominated in the invite only Platinum Medal section of The Pearson Prize.
“Platinum Medal – Given to the TOP selection from the INVITED BOOKS ONLY. Student’s of the Learning for a Cause Project invite books for the platinum prize by private invitation.”
To have the book nominated for an award is a great way to end a year of hard work but with so much exciting news to report on. I can’t see how this year can hold any more surprises.
Wish me luck!
Fallen Heroes becoming a ‘Cult Hit’ in Europe’s Largest Bookshop
To set the scene a friend of mine popped into the Piccadilly branch of Waterstone’s, the flagship branch to buy a copy of Fallen Heroes. Apparently when he asked the member of staff at the counter about the book he was taken straight to where the book was located. He enquired how it was the member of staff knew where the book was and was told.
“It’s becoming quite a cult hit.”
Now being the ever sceptical person I am I sent an email to the branch to try and get a bit more info and the response was this.
Dear Mr Nugent,
Your book is a steady seller here in our branch, faced out in the section.
We will be ordering more in, if you would like to come to sign the copies we have, would be great.Kind regards
Customer Services
Waterstone’s Piccadilly
In a word…wow!
