Puff Pieces by Adrian: LA Ninja II

Saturday, June 7, 2014

LA Ninja II

Probably shouldn't be writing this now. Had three glasses of wine to celebrate! But... I'm here, and happy, and proud. LA Ninja II is finally out, and when I did a search for it, you know where I found it? On scribd.com. Yes! I thought that was awesome, and for those who check out scribd or smashwords, you'll find that LA Ninja II is FREE! Yes!! FREE!

Of course, I'd like to make a profit, if possible, but like I said before, I'd rather people read it and love it than just make money off it. My real dream is to make a movie of it. You know that. This is the movie I want to see for myself. Anyways, that's that. It's already doing well, except people still don't wanna leave reviews, which sucks for me because that doesn't encourage anyone else to read it. But....I guess that's how it is.

Anyways, that's the deal right now. I hope you all enjoy it. Vida's story is a new one, and I think she is so strong that she spawns a story of her own. It's gonna happen. I have to go to high school format for that, but I'm pretty sure I can do that. I have to research is all. I do a lot of that already! lol

Vida is gonna be crazy. She is a ninja, trained by Gabe, and she is only 14. Now he left and she is going to high school? Wowsers. That's gonna be awesome. I don't even know where to start! Wait, yes I do! lol...

That's the story for now. Please let me know what you think. Feedback is awesome, yet I rarely get any. Do I have any fans? Do you love LA Ninja? Do you wanna see it in a movie? Does it suck? Anything, please let me know. I'm dying to hear from you. YES YOU!!!! :)

1 comment:

AnonymousJune 17, 2014 at 10:29 PM
Hi Adrian, i am really glad you finally release the book. i couldn't wait until it comes out. i read L.A Ninja and its awosome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. i am reading L.A Ninja II now and hope you will continue this series.
Keep writing
Chaami
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