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Dear Shaeeza,
I’m sending you this email because of the encouraging comment you left on the Iona Portal website last June. I wanted to let you know that Iona Portal has finally been published! It’s available on Amazon Kindle right now, which means you can read it on a Kindle, as well as the free Kindle e-readers for any computer or smartphone. By the end of this year it should be available for any e-reader, and in paperback. Thanks again for your encouraging comments! You can find the book on Amazon here… http://www.amazon.com/Iona-Portal-Synaxis-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B005IA87WA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313854512&sr=8-1
Thanks again,
Robert
Love your site. I attened David Farland’s Professional Writers Workshop last week and was among a group of very talented fantasy writers. You would have fit right in!
Dear Alecia,
I’m sending you this email because of the encouraging comment you left on the Iona Portal website last June. I wanted to let you know that Iona Portal has finally been published! It’s available on Amazon Kindle right now, which means you can read it on a Kindle, as well as any of the free Kindle e-readers for computers or smartphones. By the end of this year it should be available for any e-reader, and in paperback. Thanks again for your encouraging comments! You can find the book on Amazon here… http://www.amazon.com/Iona-Portal-Synaxis-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B005IA87WA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313854512&sr=8-1
Thanks again,
Robert
Just checked out your website. I really love the artwork, and the synopsis on the home page has me wanting to read your book. : ) I like that you included the history or Iona because I definitely wouldn’t have known any of that otherwise, and it’s all very interesting. I think I’m going go hunt down a copy of Iona Portal.
Thanks for the compliment! I’m glad you liked the site! The book isn’t available yet, but its in the process. As publication nears, I’ll post updates on the IonaBlog section of this site.
Dear Ann,
I’m sending you this message because of the encouraging comment you left on the Iona Portal website last June. I wanted to let you know that Iona Portal has finally been published! It’s available on Amazon Kindle right now, which means you can read it on a Kindle, as well as any of the free Kindle e-readers for computers or smartphones. By the end of this year it should be available for any e-reader, and in paperback. Thanks again for your encouraging comments! You can find the book on Amazon here… http://www.amazon.com/Iona-Portal-Synaxis-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B005IA87WA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313854512&sr=8-1
Thanks again,
Robert
~Your site looks great! The artwork is awesome, grabbed my attention immediately! Now you’ve got me itching to visit Iona 😉 Looking forward to reading Iona Portal!~
Dear Robin,
I’m sending you this message because of the encouraging comment you left on the Iona Portal website last June. I wanted to let you know that Iona Portal has finally been published! It’s available on Amazon Kindle right now, which means you can read it on a Kindle, as well as any of the free Kindle e-readers for computers or smartphones. By the end of this year it should be available for any e-reader, and in paperback. Thanks again for your encouraging comments! You can find the book on Amazon here… http://www.amazon.com/Iona-Portal-Synaxis-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B005IA87WA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313854512&sr=8-1
Thanks again,
Robert
What a mind-blowing concept! What extraordinary ingenuity! I’m so impressed. When it comes to a new spin on a parallel universe, you’ve nailed it! A big literary future waits you, my friend!
The book’s all done, just not published yet. I’ve been seeking an agent for 2 months now (which isn’t long for agent-seeking) but I’ve about decided to self-publish, which would mean it could be available in about a month. Thanks for checking the site! I’ll be posting information about publication in the near future!
Hi Robert, checked out the site and read chapter’s one and two. Very good, makes me want to find out what happened. I also enjoyed the art. I wish you all the luck, you have the tools and I know there are a lot of people that will be very interested in this.
Good luck!
Yelle
Dear Yelle,
I’m sending you this message because of the encouraging comment you left on the Iona Portal website last July. I wanted to let you know that Iona Portal has finally been published and is now available for the Amazon Kindle. By the end of this year it should be available for any e-reader, and in paperback. Thanks again for your encouraging comments! You can find the book on Amazon here… http://www.amazon.com/Iona-Portal-Synaxis-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B005IA87WA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313854512&sr=8-1
Thanks again,
Robert
I read both chapters, very interesting and fast paced, I am looking forward to your book. If you publish it as an e-book you can get it out faster. Just one advice, don’t overprice your e-book. People expect e-books to be cheaper, many people won’t buy them if they are priced above $5.
Thanks so much for reading the chapters and also for twittering them!
I’ve finally decided to go with self pub… first with e-books, and soon after with Amazon CreateSpace.
Now I just need to find the time to go through that process! And thanks for the advice on the price also. I agree.
Love the site great art work. I’m in the process of writing my 5th book will read your chapters soon, did you design the site yourself. If not who did? Regards Tony
Thanks for the feedback! I did the site myself. I’m a complete novice in website design and am just figuring it out as I go, but as a public speaker I’ve used Powerpoint and computer graphics for years, which helped a lot!
Your book looks fascinating and I am looking forward to reading it! I like that you have background information on your site; it adds to the mystery. I wish you every success!
Very gripping. Hooked me, line and sinker. I’ve been to enough writers’ conferences now that I can help you with a few problems, very minor, editors and agents look for. Passing fads, if you ask me, but they do check for certain things. And I’d love to know how you got your site to look so awesome. I just joined twitter yesterday and I’m glad I did. I shared on facebook and will tweet it too. You can do the same for me and win chocolate or a giftcard via my contest at sherahart.blogspot.com
Thanks for the feedback Sheryl. I’d welcome any advice you can offer to make the book better. Feel free to email me at RobertDavidMacNeil@gmail.com. I”m not on facebook yet, but I’ll be sure to visit your website.
I finished IONA PORTAL!! I was riveted to my phone (no Kindle yet) and loved the story, the life-like characters and especially the depiction of the ever-raging battle between the good guys and the bad guys! I can see it in the mo ie theaters now!! Another “Trilogy of the Ring” in the making!! The media will love it and I believe audiences around the world will too! Can’t wait for the next one!!! In the meantime, I am going to read it out loud for my family – drama and swords and all! They will love it!
Thank you so much! Nothing encourages an author more than hearing a response like that. You made my day! (I would like to ask one favor…. if you could take a few minutes and leave a review on Amazon, it would really help! Thanks.)
I read the chapters you posted David and eagerly brought the book on my iPhone. Thanks, I will read it as soon as I can and comment for you. What I have read so far is great, I love angels, gods and baddies etc. I also read with interest you ideas on why people should epublish and you certainly have me thinking. I write YA and have written 3 of 4 in a series which I pitched to publishers here in Australia. They responded with, we read with enjoyment your well written story but it is not right for us at this time. I guess its not the one that they think is going to make them millions so I just might read over it again and find out more about going on my own and give it a go. You are very encouraging (God I sound sucky, sorry) but it is hard to get any response from agents, I have had zip, so it is easy for writers to give up when they could very easily (I hope) go the self publishing way.
Look forward to more blogging from you,
Thanks for visiting the site and buying the book, Ann! I hope you like it.
It sounds like you are a GREAT candidate for self publishing! It’s getting harder and harder to get an agent or publisher, because they see their market drying up. But it’s a great day for self-publishing. Make sure you are well-edited and get a good cover pic, (and know ahead of time that it will be a lot of work, but that’s true any way you publish.) So don’t give up or be discouraged! You CAN do it! If you have any questions about self-publishing, don’t hesitate to email me. RobertDavidMacNeil@gmail.com
Your book was my first book to read using our Kindle; I had previously resisted using the Kindle because I really do like books, the touch and feel of the paper, etc. Iona Portal was certainly a page turner, or should I say page slider? I didn’t want to put it down and had not a family visit interrupted I would have had it read in a day, but I did complete it in two days.
I’m looking forward to your next book. You have a beautiful imagination and I really enjoyed your writing style.
Just finished reading your book a second time, and I must say I enjoyed it even more this second time. Thank you again for sharing this wonderful, creative story with us.
Great book. Got it on my droid and couldn’t put it down. Love the historical connections and artwork. Appreciate the comments on e-publishing. That encourages me to give it a try.
Thank you so much. You made my day! And don’t hesitate to e-publish… You CAN do it!
PS – If you get a chance, please drop by Amazon and leave a review!!
What a great read! Completely enjoyed every aspect of this book. Thank you for it. Looking forward to the next book. Went to FB and let all my friends know about IPortal too!
Thank you so much, Sharon! I’m glad you liked it, and appreciate you recommending it to your FB friends! (If you get a chance, please stop by Amazon also and leave a review. Good reviews really help!) Have a great week!
Robert, I so loved this book. It has been awhile since I have read a fiction book that held my interest as much as this one did. I have listened to you teach for quite some time now and enjoy both aspects of your life. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
Hi Robert , My name is Michele and I am definitely a fan. I really liked your book, very impressed. When I started reading it, I actually felt like the Lord himself was going to bring forth deliverance to just in the reading of it. It was liberating and now that I am finished, I am really looking forward to the second book. Also since I recently finished this book, it has given me a sense of freedom and alertness and expansion within me and surrounding me. So glad for your life experiences culminating in giving life to others. Baruch Adonai!
Just finished ready Iona Portal. I’m not usually into SciFi but this was a really great read. I found that I had to keep reading. Thank you Robert for listening to the prophet and pursuing the writing. Ready for the next one.
This is a very impressive site, Robert. The Iona connection alone will be enough to make me put your book on my reading list. Although I live in the States at the moment, I spent all the previous part of my life in Scotland. I was born in Glasgow and brought up on a wee village by the Holy Loch in Argyll. The West Coast has always been my spiritual home. I’ve been to Iona many, many times – by ferry and in various other craft (mainly of the sailing variety). My own novel includes the Island of Jura as a key place – another of my favorites.
Thanks for the comment, Stuart. I’ll take a look at your book as well. (I just bought it.) I had studied about Iona for years, and finally was able to spend a few days there about a year before I wrote the book. It is an incredible place. Let me know how you like Iona Portal!
Robert
Robert
I will certainly get back to you once I’ve read the book. I have an extensive reading list at the moment (seems to come with being an author), but I’m going to bump it up the queue because it looks so intriguing!
Stuart
Having been to Iona last July on a pilgrimage and reading your descriptions on the journey and Iona itself I find I want to return. My wife an I went with a group to Iona with our guide having written a book about “Thin Places”. As I read the Iona Portal I relive the journey and remember the peace. I am about half way thru the book and I am hooked.
So glad you are enjoying it! I know exactly how you feel about Iona. I don’t have a return trip to Iona scheduled yet, but am eagerly looking forward to going back!
The book was more like a movie script that should be easy to adapt to film. However I think the character profile in the beginning took away from the suspense. Your emotional investment though in the characters’ development made me concerned for their welfare and I’m interested in knowing what happens to them in the future. The plot was fast paced and should appeal to a wide range of readers. The romantic connections gives readers who suffered broken relationships a sense of hope. I’ve read most of Frank Perreti’s novels and appreciated yours because the real thrill came after I read the book and realised that Iona Portal was different in that it was coded with words that held clues to deeper meanings. Like Basileia and even Derek. When I realised this I felt like reading over the book to try and pick up more clues. This is a very deep book. Your attention to detail with the scenic description was much appreciated and even though my own country is on the other side of the world from Iona, I was reminded of my homeland which has a reputation for having clear air above it. Indeed a few historical communication events took place here. I thoroughly enjoyed Iona Portal. I could not put it down and read it in one day. I’m looking forward to the rest of the series and hope that you also make a movie.
Thank you so much, Rachael. You made my day! And I’m glad you picked up on the deeper meanings. If you get a chance, I’d love it if you could leave a review on Amazon!
You’re welcome Robert. I tried to leave a comment at Amazon and was unsuccessful. I bought my book from and outlet in Texas and not from Amazon. I hope you had a wonderful Independence day however.
Rachael
I absolutely loved the book. I haven’t finished a book in years, they haven’t been able to keep my attention. It was impossible to put this one down. I borrowed it from Prime, finished it, then bought it, that is how much I loved it. You should have charged me more.
I will be leaving a review on Amazon soon. Does the scale go higher than 5 stars?
In fact, the only negative thing I could add is this… What are you doing commenting on these boards? Get back to work, I have to know what happens next!
Eliel: in Hebrew it means “my God is God”. The only reference to this angel on the net is your website. As I believe in synchronicity, rather than coincidence, I must ask where the inspiration for Eliel came from?
I LOVE THE BOOK. I have both hard copy and Kendel. WHEN DOES THE NEXT ONE COME OUT? I WANT IT YESTERDAY!
I bought the bookat the Glory of Zoin (Chuck Pierce) conference in Corinth, Texas.
There is so much in the book I relate to. I LOVE THE LAYERS Of MEANINGS! It stretches you. The stirrings of the Spirit caused me to pray, persue, and worship. THANK YOU. You made my day!
Enjoyed the book very much. In June of this year 2012 my husband and myself went to the Island of Iona during our vacation to Scotland. I had been intrigued about the Island ever since I read the book by Kathy Walters, Columbo. The faith of the men and women from that time period are a blessing. Must say it was so amazing to read about the places we visited I felt like I was there in the book. I could see the characters walking about taking the ferry to Mull and eating at the pub, we did also. The drive to the ferry to Iona. Yes it was a great book. Many fascists and stirrings in my own heart. Looking forward to the next book. I heard about the book from Robert Heidler at Glory of Zion he mentioned it on his Facebook page. Blessings
Thank you so much, Marsha. I’m glad you enjoyed the book! Iona really is an incredible place. I’m looking forward to going back some day. If you get a chance I’d love it if you could leave a review on Amazon!
I want to thank you for the comment you left on my 2012alifeinprogress blog today. What a way to start my week! I hope you’ll read my reply.
I didn’t know that you also have authored many non fiction books, which I would love to check out. Unless I missed it, I didn’t see your other pen name. You may want to consider divulging it. I would also like to read more about you and your POV. Maybe some blog posts not related to your work?? Just a suggestion…
I am very fond of you, and hope that we will always keep in touch. Feel free to let me know if there is ever anything I can do for you. Love and peace to you and your loved ones, Sidney
Robert,
Just finished the book!! Incredable!! Your writing is so descriptive I could picture all of it very clearly!! I especially liked the description of the angel dance! I loved how you made me want to be more aware of my surroundings! I’ve heard you teach at GOZ and I have so enjoyed all of your teachings especially the Hebrew months, feasts,and all about how Jesus fits into ALL OF IT! cAN HARDLY WAIT FOR THE SECOND BOOK!! tHANK YOU ANCAY!
I just finished the Iona Portal and LOVED IT!!!!! What a great book. I can’t wait until the next one comes out!! The imagery in the book is so clear between good and evil.
Thanks for the request. That may come eventually. In the meantime, you can always download Amazon’s free Kindle app for your iPhone or iPad and read it that way. (I have the Kindle app on my iPad and actually prefer it.)
Thanks for the suggestion. It may happen eventually. Right now I’m working on getting the paperback version published. In the meantime, Amazon has a great free “Kindle app” for iphone and ipad. I use it on my ipad and love it. With the Kindle app you can read Iona Stronghold right now on any Apple product.
Just finished reading both “Iona” books and was not able to lay them down to do much else. Couldn’t wait to see what was going to happen next!!! Will be hard to wait for the third one. May we be able to interact and come into alignment with the angels in the days ahead as Abba allows. You have my imagination working!!!
I bought both books during the Christmas holidays. I started reading Iona Portal last week. I had a really hard time putting it down. It took me about a week to finish it between family and duties at home. Then about two and a half days ago I started the Iona Stronghold and finished this morning. WOW is the only expression that comes to mind. I don’t even have words to express how I feel about this story. I am very intrigued with the angelic world, and have been quite reluctant to look too much into the demonic. But now I am more than interested in learning more about both. As a born again Christian for most of my life I believe that your books give a true picture of what we have seen and been taught all our lives about Heaven and Hell. I will be recommending this book to all who will listen. I love, love, love them.
When will the third book be out? Hopefully soon, because I can hardly wait.
What a great site, your art work is awesome and exciting! Good luck!
Dear Shaeeza,
I’m sending you this email because of the encouraging comment you left on the Iona Portal website last June. I wanted to let you know that Iona Portal has finally been published! It’s available on Amazon Kindle right now, which means you can read it on a Kindle, as well as the free Kindle e-readers for any computer or smartphone. By the end of this year it should be available for any e-reader, and in paperback. Thanks again for your encouraging comments! You can find the book on Amazon here… http://www.amazon.com/Iona-Portal-Synaxis-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B005IA87WA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313854512&sr=8-1
Thanks again,
Robert
Love your site. I attened David Farland’s Professional Writers Workshop last week and was among a group of very talented fantasy writers. You would have fit right in!
Thank you!
I love the avatar. It’s eye catching. We already have something in common. I, too, feature Archons in my novel. We’re already off to a good start.
Dear Alecia,
I’m sending you this email because of the encouraging comment you left on the Iona Portal website last June. I wanted to let you know that Iona Portal has finally been published! It’s available on Amazon Kindle right now, which means you can read it on a Kindle, as well as any of the free Kindle e-readers for computers or smartphones. By the end of this year it should be available for any e-reader, and in paperback. Thanks again for your encouraging comments! You can find the book on Amazon here… http://www.amazon.com/Iona-Portal-Synaxis-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B005IA87WA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313854512&sr=8-1
Thanks again,
Robert
Your site is impressive. I will have to check out your writings! 🙂 Perhaps a Kindle download? 🙂
Thanks for the compliment! I’m glad you liked the site. Kindle downloads are coming. Keep checking back!
Iona Portal sounds really good. would love to read it.
Just checked out your website. I really love the artwork, and the synopsis on the home page has me wanting to read your book. : ) I like that you included the history or Iona because I definitely wouldn’t have known any of that otherwise, and it’s all very interesting. I think I’m going go hunt down a copy of Iona Portal.
Ann @Semisweet
Thanks for the compliment! I’m glad you liked the site! The book isn’t available yet, but its in the process. As publication nears, I’ll post updates on the IonaBlog section of this site.
Dear Ann,
I’m sending you this message because of the encouraging comment you left on the Iona Portal website last June. I wanted to let you know that Iona Portal has finally been published! It’s available on Amazon Kindle right now, which means you can read it on a Kindle, as well as any of the free Kindle e-readers for computers or smartphones. By the end of this year it should be available for any e-reader, and in paperback. Thanks again for your encouraging comments! You can find the book on Amazon here… http://www.amazon.com/Iona-Portal-Synaxis-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B005IA87WA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313854512&sr=8-1
Thanks again,
Robert
Your site is incredible! Makes mine seem plebian. I need to check out Iona Portal – and the island!
Hey, I checked your site and thought it was great! And congratulations on the publication of your new novel!
Very cool site, and wonderful artwork! I’m looking forward to reading the novel!
~Your site looks great! The artwork is awesome, grabbed my attention immediately! Now you’ve got me itching to visit Iona 😉 Looking forward to reading Iona Portal!~
Wow, your website is gorgeous. Thanks for coming by mine!
Read Chapter One–whew! Talk about relentless tension! Very effective opening–pulled me in and kept me there.
Thanks for the feedback, FJ! I appreciate it!
Really intriguing concept for a story, and your experiences + research are sure to give it a really strong foundation. I look forward to seeing more!
Thanks for taking the time to comment, Robin! I’m glad you liked the site.
Dear Robin,
I’m sending you this message because of the encouraging comment you left on the Iona Portal website last June. I wanted to let you know that Iona Portal has finally been published! It’s available on Amazon Kindle right now, which means you can read it on a Kindle, as well as any of the free Kindle e-readers for computers or smartphones. By the end of this year it should be available for any e-reader, and in paperback. Thanks again for your encouraging comments! You can find the book on Amazon here… http://www.amazon.com/Iona-Portal-Synaxis-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B005IA87WA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313854512&sr=8-1
Thanks again,
Robert
Hi Robert,:
Great website. The artwork is beautiful and the book sounds thrilling!
Audrey @oomystery
What a mind-blowing concept! What extraordinary ingenuity! I’m so impressed. When it comes to a new spin on a parallel universe, you’ve nailed it! A big literary future waits you, my friend!
Love your site – love the art – hurry up and finish the book so we can all buy it 🙂
The book’s all done, just not published yet. I’ve been seeking an agent for 2 months now (which isn’t long for agent-seeking) but I’ve about decided to self-publish, which would mean it could be available in about a month. Thanks for checking the site! I’ll be posting information about publication in the near future!
great looking images, really easy to follow , good writing
want to read the book ..please put in these beautiful images
will be bookmarking this
Thanks for visiting Iona Portal! I appreciate the feedback!
Hi Robert, checked out the site and read chapter’s one and two. Very good, makes me want to find out what happened. I also enjoyed the art. I wish you all the luck, you have the tools and I know there are a lot of people that will be very interested in this.
Good luck!
Yelle
Thank you so much!
Dear Yelle,
I’m sending you this message because of the encouraging comment you left on the Iona Portal website last July. I wanted to let you know that Iona Portal has finally been published and is now available for the Amazon Kindle. By the end of this year it should be available for any e-reader, and in paperback. Thanks again for your encouraging comments! You can find the book on Amazon here… http://www.amazon.com/Iona-Portal-Synaxis-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B005IA87WA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313854512&sr=8-1
Thanks again,
Robert
I read both chapters, very interesting and fast paced, I am looking forward to your book. If you publish it as an e-book you can get it out faster. Just one advice, don’t overprice your e-book. People expect e-books to be cheaper, many people won’t buy them if they are priced above $5.
Thanks so much for reading the chapters and also for twittering them!
I’ve finally decided to go with self pub… first with e-books, and soon after with Amazon CreateSpace.
Now I just need to find the time to go through that process! And thanks for the advice on the price also. I agree.
Wow – and double wow. I can’t wait to read. You’re very interesting and nice site!
Thanks so much! I should be announcing publication details in the next week or so.
Awesome site and congrats on your novel. :0)
ecwrites.com
Thanks for visiting! Have a great day!
Awesome! I can’t wait for more. My first novel contains similar themes, and I am very impressed with your work. It inspires me.
Love the site great art work. I’m in the process of writing my 5th book will read your chapters soon, did you design the site yourself. If not who did? Regards Tony
Thanks for the feedback! I did the site myself. I’m a complete novice in website design and am just figuring it out as I go, but as a public speaker I’ve used Powerpoint and computer graphics for years, which helped a lot!
Your book looks fascinating and I am looking forward to reading it! I like that you have background information on your site; it adds to the mystery. I wish you every success!
Nice artwork and the book sounds intriguing!
Very intriguing!
Thank you!!!
Shizer!! That was amazing! Really held me glued as they raced down that mountain. Nicely done!
Thanks Abby, I appreciate the visit! BTW, the book will be out in about 3 weeks!
Congrats on the release. I hope you tweet about it so I can remember.
Thanks! And you can count on the tweets!
And you can count on the retweets! : ^ D
Very gripping. Hooked me, line and sinker. I’ve been to enough writers’ conferences now that I can help you with a few problems, very minor, editors and agents look for. Passing fads, if you ask me, but they do check for certain things. And I’d love to know how you got your site to look so awesome. I just joined twitter yesterday and I’m glad I did. I shared on facebook and will tweet it too. You can do the same for me and win chocolate or a giftcard via my contest at sherahart.blogspot.com
Thanks for the feedback Sheryl. I’d welcome any advice you can offer to make the book better. Feel free to email me at RobertDavidMacNeil@gmail.com. I”m not on facebook yet, but I’ll be sure to visit your website.
Have patiently waited! Downloaded, don’t want to put it down. Terrific.
Thanks…
Thanks! So glad you’re enjoying it!
I really like the valuable details you offer as part of your blog posts. I can’t assume I could have got put it superior by myself.
Thanks, I’m glad you like it. Hope you give the book a try!
I finished IONA PORTAL!! I was riveted to my phone (no Kindle yet) and loved the story, the life-like characters and especially the depiction of the ever-raging battle between the good guys and the bad guys! I can see it in the mo ie theaters now!! Another “Trilogy of the Ring” in the making!! The media will love it and I believe audiences around the world will too! Can’t wait for the next one!!! In the meantime, I am going to read it out loud for my family – drama and swords and all! They will love it!
Thank you so much! Nothing encourages an author more than hearing a response like that. You made my day! (I would like to ask one favor…. if you could take a few minutes and leave a review on Amazon, it would really help! Thanks.)
I read the chapters you posted David and eagerly brought the book on my iPhone. Thanks, I will read it as soon as I can and comment for you. What I have read so far is great, I love angels, gods and baddies etc. I also read with interest you ideas on why people should epublish and you certainly have me thinking. I write YA and have written 3 of 4 in a series which I pitched to publishers here in Australia. They responded with, we read with enjoyment your well written story but it is not right for us at this time. I guess its not the one that they think is going to make them millions so I just might read over it again and find out more about going on my own and give it a go. You are very encouraging (God I sound sucky, sorry) but it is hard to get any response from agents, I have had zip, so it is easy for writers to give up when they could very easily (I hope) go the self publishing way.
Look forward to more blogging from you,
cheers Ann
Thanks for visiting the site and buying the book, Ann! I hope you like it.
It sounds like you are a GREAT candidate for self publishing! It’s getting harder and harder to get an agent or publisher, because they see their market drying up. But it’s a great day for self-publishing. Make sure you are well-edited and get a good cover pic, (and know ahead of time that it will be a lot of work, but that’s true any way you publish.) So don’t give up or be discouraged! You CAN do it! If you have any questions about self-publishing, don’t hesitate to email me. RobertDavidMacNeil@gmail.com
Your book was my first book to read using our Kindle; I had previously resisted using the Kindle because I really do like books, the touch and feel of the paper, etc. Iona Portal was certainly a page turner, or should I say page slider? I didn’t want to put it down and had not a family visit interrupted I would have had it read in a day, but I did complete it in two days.
I’m looking forward to your next book. You have a beautiful imagination and I really enjoyed your writing style.
Thank you so much! And thank you also for ;your Amazon review! You made my day!
Just finished reading your book a second time, and I must say I enjoyed it even more this second time. Thank you again for sharing this wonderful, creative story with us.
Great book. Got it on my droid and couldn’t put it down. Love the historical connections and artwork. Appreciate the comments on e-publishing. That encourages me to give it a try.
Thank you so much. You made my day! And don’t hesitate to e-publish… You CAN do it!
PS – If you get a chance, please drop by Amazon and leave a review!!
Robert, I love this site and thanks so much for pointing me to it! Good luck with your novels!! Yelle
Thanks, Yelle. I appreciate that! Have a great day.
My favorites were the gun-club guys.
Thanks. I liked them too. Especially Catherine Campbell. I’ve a feeling they’ll all be back in book 2!
Robert,
What a great read over the Thanksgiving holiday. I can’t wait for your next installment!
Richard, Thank you so much! I’m glad you liked it. (I’m working on book two!)
PS… if you get a chance, please drop by Amazon and leave a review!
What a great read! Completely enjoyed every aspect of this book. Thank you for it. Looking forward to the next book. Went to FB and let all my friends know about IPortal too!
Thank you so much, Sharon! I’m glad you liked it, and appreciate you recommending it to your FB friends! (If you get a chance, please stop by Amazon also and leave a review. Good reviews really help!) Have a great week!
Robert, I so loved this book. It has been awhile since I have read a fiction book that held my interest as much as this one did. I have listened to you teach for quite some time now and enjoy both aspects of your life. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
Going to Amazon now and leave a review!
Blessings to you and yours.
Thank you so much!!!
Hi Robert , My name is Michele and I am definitely a fan. I really liked your book, very impressed. When I started reading it, I actually felt like the Lord himself was going to bring forth deliverance to just in the reading of it. It was liberating and now that I am finished, I am really looking forward to the second book. Also since I recently finished this book, it has given me a sense of freedom and alertness and expansion within me and surrounding me. So glad for your life experiences culminating in giving life to others. Baruch Adonai!
Thank you so much for your encouraging post! I’d love it if you could leave a review on Amazon!
Oh Robert, this book would make a great movie!
Just finished ready Iona Portal. I’m not usually into SciFi but this was a really great read. I found that I had to keep reading. Thank you Robert for listening to the prophet and pursuing the writing. Ready for the next one.
Thank you so much!!! You made my day! If you haven’t done so already, I’d love it if you could drop by Amazon and leave a review. -Robert
This is a very impressive site, Robert. The Iona connection alone will be enough to make me put your book on my reading list. Although I live in the States at the moment, I spent all the previous part of my life in Scotland. I was born in Glasgow and brought up on a wee village by the Holy Loch in Argyll. The West Coast has always been my spiritual home. I’ve been to Iona many, many times – by ferry and in various other craft (mainly of the sailing variety). My own novel includes the Island of Jura as a key place – another of my favorites.
Thanks for the comment, Stuart. I’ll take a look at your book as well. (I just bought it.) I had studied about Iona for years, and finally was able to spend a few days there about a year before I wrote the book. It is an incredible place. Let me know how you like Iona Portal!
Robert
Robert
I will certainly get back to you once I’ve read the book. I have an extensive reading list at the moment (seems to come with being an author), but I’m going to bump it up the queue because it looks so intriguing!
Stuart
Having been to Iona last July on a pilgrimage and reading your descriptions on the journey and Iona itself I find I want to return. My wife an I went with a group to Iona with our guide having written a book about “Thin Places”. As I read the Iona Portal I relive the journey and remember the peace. I am about half way thru the book and I am hooked.
Thanks
So glad you are enjoying it! I know exactly how you feel about Iona. I don’t have a return trip to Iona scheduled yet, but am eagerly looking forward to going back!
Just finished Iona Portal. When is book 2 due out?
Thanks for the comment, Marsha. Book 2 will hopefully be out by the end of the year.
I really have to wait that long? 😉
But I’m writing as fast as I can! 🙂 Thanks!!!
The book was more like a movie script that should be easy to adapt to film. However I think the character profile in the beginning took away from the suspense. Your emotional investment though in the characters’ development made me concerned for their welfare and I’m interested in knowing what happens to them in the future. The plot was fast paced and should appeal to a wide range of readers. The romantic connections gives readers who suffered broken relationships a sense of hope. I’ve read most of Frank Perreti’s novels and appreciated yours because the real thrill came after I read the book and realised that Iona Portal was different in that it was coded with words that held clues to deeper meanings. Like Basileia and even Derek. When I realised this I felt like reading over the book to try and pick up more clues. This is a very deep book. Your attention to detail with the scenic description was much appreciated and even though my own country is on the other side of the world from Iona, I was reminded of my homeland which has a reputation for having clear air above it. Indeed a few historical communication events took place here. I thoroughly enjoyed Iona Portal. I could not put it down and read it in one day. I’m looking forward to the rest of the series and hope that you also make a movie.
Thank you so much, Rachael. You made my day! And I’m glad you picked up on the deeper meanings. If you get a chance, I’d love it if you could leave a review on Amazon!
You’re welcome Robert. I tried to leave a comment at Amazon and was unsuccessful. I bought my book from and outlet in Texas and not from Amazon. I hope you had a wonderful Independence day however.
Rachael
I absolutely loved the book. I haven’t finished a book in years, they haven’t been able to keep my attention. It was impossible to put this one down. I borrowed it from Prime, finished it, then bought it, that is how much I loved it. You should have charged me more.
I will be leaving a review on Amazon soon. Does the scale go higher than 5 stars?
In fact, the only negative thing I could add is this… What are you doing commenting on these boards? Get back to work, I have to know what happens next!
Thank you so much! You made my day.
Eliel: in Hebrew it means “my God is God”. The only reference to this angel on the net is your website. As I believe in synchronicity, rather than coincidence, I must ask where the inspiration for Eliel came from?
You are very observant! Thanks for your comment.
I LOVE THE BOOK. I have both hard copy and Kendel. WHEN DOES THE NEXT ONE COME OUT? I WANT IT YESTERDAY!
I bought the bookat the Glory of Zoin (Chuck Pierce) conference in Corinth, Texas.
There is so much in the book I relate to. I LOVE THE LAYERS Of MEANINGS! It stretches you. The stirrings of the Spirit caused me to pray, persue, and worship. THANK YOU. You made my day!
Enjoyed the book very much. In June of this year 2012 my husband and myself went to the Island of Iona during our vacation to Scotland. I had been intrigued about the Island ever since I read the book by Kathy Walters, Columbo. The faith of the men and women from that time period are a blessing. Must say it was so amazing to read about the places we visited I felt like I was there in the book. I could see the characters walking about taking the ferry to Mull and eating at the pub, we did also. The drive to the ferry to Iona. Yes it was a great book. Many fascists and stirrings in my own heart. Looking forward to the next book. I heard about the book from Robert Heidler at Glory of Zion he mentioned it on his Facebook page. Blessings
Thank you so much, Marsha. I’m glad you enjoyed the book! Iona really is an incredible place. I’m looking forward to going back some day. If you get a chance I’d love it if you could leave a review on Amazon!
Dear Robert:
I want to thank you for the comment you left on my 2012alifeinprogress blog today. What a way to start my week! I hope you’ll read my reply.
I didn’t know that you also have authored many non fiction books, which I would love to check out. Unless I missed it, I didn’t see your other pen name. You may want to consider divulging it. I would also like to read more about you and your POV. Maybe some blog posts not related to your work?? Just a suggestion…
I am very fond of you, and hope that we will always keep in touch. Feel free to let me know if there is ever anything I can do for you. Love and peace to you and your loved ones, Sidney
I read Iona Portal on my Kindle and I am looking to reading IONA STRONGHOLD — any idea when it will be available?
I’m working on it now… hopefully by the end of the year.
The sequel to Iona Portal has been published. it’s called IONA STRONGHOLD and is available on Amazon.
Robert,
Just finished the book!! Incredable!! Your writing is so descriptive I could picture all of it very clearly!! I especially liked the description of the angel dance! I loved how you made me want to be more aware of my surroundings! I’ve heard you teach at GOZ and I have so enjoyed all of your teachings especially the Hebrew months, feasts,and all about how Jesus fits into ALL OF IT! cAN HARDLY WAIT FOR THE SECOND BOOK!! tHANK YOU ANCAY!
The sequel to Iona Portal has been published. it’s called IONA STRONGHOLD
and is available on Amazon.\
I just finished the Iona Portal and LOVED IT!!!!! What a great book. I can’t wait until the next one comes out!! The imagery in the book is so clear between good and evil.
Mary, I have good news for you. The sequel to Iona Portal just published. It’s called Iona Stronghold, and you can get it on Amazon.
Can you make Iona stronghold available on iBooks thanks
Thanks for the request. That may come eventually. In the meantime, you can always download Amazon’s free Kindle app for your iPhone or iPad and read it that way. (I have the Kindle app on my iPad and actually prefer it.)
Thanks for the suggestion. It may happen eventually. Right now I’m working on getting the paperback version published. In the meantime, Amazon has a great free “Kindle app” for iphone and ipad. I use it on my ipad and love it. With the Kindle app you can read Iona Stronghold right now on any Apple product.
Just finished reading both “Iona” books and was not able to lay them down to do much else. Couldn’t wait to see what was going to happen next!!! Will be hard to wait for the third one. May we be able to interact and come into alignment with the angels in the days ahead as Abba allows. You have my imagination working!!!
Thanks!
How can I get your books in audio format?
Unfortunately they are not yet available in audio.
I bought both books during the Christmas holidays. I started reading Iona Portal last week. I had a really hard time putting it down. It took me about a week to finish it between family and duties at home. Then about two and a half days ago I started the Iona Stronghold and finished this morning. WOW is the only expression that comes to mind. I don’t even have words to express how I feel about this story. I am very intrigued with the angelic world, and have been quite reluctant to look too much into the demonic. But now I am more than interested in learning more about both. As a born again Christian for most of my life I believe that your books give a true picture of what we have seen and been taught all our lives about Heaven and Hell. I will be recommending this book to all who will listen. I love, love, love them.
When will the third book be out? Hopefully soon, because I can hardly wait.
Thank you so much for your comment. I’m very glad you enjoyed the books. I’m presently working on book 3, but it still has a long way to go.
I have just read your book and now am re-readinig it! Can’t wait to get the 2nd book! When are the movies coming out???
Also, thanks for being such a wonderful Christian that is also absolutely human!
I am a member of GOZ. I live in two places, Brenham and Austin and participate in the services on the web.
So glad you liked it! I am just finishing the first draft of book three! Hope to have it out in the next few months.