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Roy Huff is the author of Amazon's #1 international bestselling epic fantasy novel, Everville: The First Pillar. He is a man of many interests including science, traveling, movies, the outdoors, and of course writing teen and young adult fantasy fiction. He holds five degrees in four separate disciplines including liberal arts, history, secondary science education, and geoscience. Roy Huff's background includes work in art, history, education, business, real-estate, economics, geoscience, and satellite meteorology. He was born on the East Coast but has spent more than half his life in Hawaii, where he currently resides and writes his epic fantasy sagas.


I’m sure by now that many of those reading this who have made New Year’s resolutions have already given up on them. That’s not a criticism of the reader or those who make New Year’s resolutions but rather a statement of widely held belief. Every year, people across the globe decide to make the present January 1st, the month, day, and year they will follow through on their most difficult challen... Read more of this blog post »
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Average rating: 4.13 · 194 ratings · 84 reviews · 2 distinct works · Similar authors
The First Pillar (Everville...
4.1 of 5 stars 4.10 avg rating — 187 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions
The City of Worms (Evervill...
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That means for today, and up until friday, it will be .99 cents! Also, I've got the two short stories that follow this story also free today!

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“The answer you seek lies in learning to combine the power of reason with the passion of emotion. If you let reason alone control your choices, you lose the power of intuition. If you let emotion control your choices, you will be a slave to every minor tragedy.”
Roy Huff, The First Pillar

“One may not be aware of the impact of one’s choices, but they can have a cumulative effect.”
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“This above all: to thine own self be true.”
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“The Road Not Taken

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.”
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And that has made all the difference.”
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message 48: by Roy

Roy Huff We hit 10,000 downloads and counting for the 5 day promo. A special thanks to everyone who helped make it happen and that donation to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation has been made. I would encourage others to do the same at http://www.pedaids.org Thanks so much everyone!


message 47: by Tasha

Tasha Turner Just wanted to say congrats on reaching #1 in Epic fantasy and related categories in the US, Canada, Germany, and Japan as well as #4 in the UK and #8 in Italy with Everville   The First Pillar!


message 46: by Roy

Roy Huff Epic Teen Fantasy Bestseller Everville: The First Pillar FREE Kindle promo has begun and lasts through Thursday May 16th. Don't miss out! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BCOQSSQ/


message 45: by Roy

Roy Huff If you have a chance, please read my guest blog in Sacred Ground Travel Magazine. http://lynfuchs.blogspot.com/2013/05/...


message 44: by Roy

Roy Huff Now is your chance to rate Everville: The First Pillar for best cover 2013. Click on the green down arrow below the picture next to the words "Image rating" http://authorsdb.com/book-cover-award...


message 43: by Roy (last edited May 01, 2013 07:50pm)

Roy Huff Five day free Kindle promo for bestselling epic teen fantasy Everville The First Pillar. Amazon promo will start Sunday May 12th and last through Thursday May 16th. I would be honored if you tweet it, post it, pin it, & share the public invite if interested.

You can join the event here http://www.goodreads.com/event/show/8... and the link to the book on Amazon can be found here
http://www.amazon.com/Everville-The-F...The First PillarRoy Huff


message 42: by Susan

Susan Griscom Hi Roy, Thanks so much for the friend invite.


message 41: by Roy

Roy Huff I apologize to all those who wish to friends me but are unable to do so as a result of the newly instituted 5,000 friend limit. Please feel free to follow my reviews or become my fan. Also, don't be afraid to message me regarding feedback on my blog or books.


message 40: by Roy

Roy Huff Billy wrote: "Thx for the invite. Your book will be going on my 2read shelf"
I appreciate that. Thank-you.


message 39: by Billy

Billy Masters Thx for the invite. Your book will be going on my 2read shelf


message 38: by Roy

Roy Huff The cover art for Everville: The City of Worms is now viewable. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17...pic.twitter.com/hXnhKaPTnH The City of Worms (Everville, #2)


message 37: by Roy

Roy Huff Everville: The City of Worms #2 in the bestselling YA fantasy series Everville by Roy Huff coming this August. Cover art to be revealed soon.


message 36: by Roy

Roy Huff The audio book for Kindle's Epic Teen Fantasy bestseller Everville: The First Pillar is coming soon to Amazon via Audible. Stay tuned for details.


message 35: by Linda

Linda Hendershot Stoppin by showin love! Happy Hump day!


message 34: by Roy

Roy Huff A major update to the Kindle version of Everville: The First Pillar is now live. Please check your Amazon library to see if your copy has updated.


message 33: by Roy

Roy Huff Amazon Kindle Teen Epic Fantasy Bestseller Everville The First Pillar by Roy Huff end of March four day only .99 cent event 3/28-3/31 Don't miss out! http://www.amazon.com/Everville-The-F...


message 32: by Roy

Roy Huff Listen today for my 30 minute interview about writing on Honolulu based Japanese language radio station KZOO 1210 on the AM dial from Noon to 12:30 Hawaii time.


message 31: by Roy

Roy Huff New International Goodreads autographed HARDCOVER giveaway for Everville: The First Pillar. Two copies are up for grabs and the giveaway ends April 30th. Feel free to spread the word! http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...


message 30: by Kenna

Kenna McKinnon Can hardly wait to read your book, Roy, it's in my queue. I would hope no one gives 5 stars to a book without reading it...??? You are trustworthy, I know, and an excellent promoter and author.


message 29: by Susanna

Susanna Mahoney Hi Roy, uncanny all my favorite authors too, a Bronx gal spending time in the city Libraries, lol. Thank you for the likes, and stars, works in progress, except Message to my Children. Honestly I have pure tears in my eyes because no one see my works and no reviews, so no critique, no improvements. Is still write to heal and share with others. So I have dabbled, and rather promote authors instead. Of course you always welcome to come to the wall MTMC2FE and share all your links. This day we are having International Poets and later a comic artist. Have a wonderful St. Patrick's day. Thanks Susanna a/k/a Cat


message 28: by Avry15

Avry15 Thank you so much for the friend request.>:)


message 27: by Roy (last edited Feb 22, 2013 10:00am)

Roy Huff Good news. The hardcover version of Everville: The First Pillar is now available http://www.amazon.com/dp/0988936410/ The Amazon page should be linked to the Kindle and paperback editions within 24-48 hours. Until then, you can use the link above.


Diana (Offbeat Vagabond) Thanks for the invite hon. Added your book to my wishlist :) Hope you have a great Wednesday. Talk later.


message 25: by Roy

Roy Huff Check out my new blog post on New Year's resolutions if you get the chance. http://www.owensage.com/2/post/2013/0...


KaSonndra Leigh Thanks for the invite! Looking forward to sharing great reads with you Roy! :D

All the best,
KaSonndra


message 23: by Roy

Roy Huff Roy wrote: "Join me in a race to the top. I am currently at #4 in Amazon's Best Selling Epic Fantasy category two spots above Lord of the Rings and two below Game of Thrones! If you haven't already, visit my E..." Thanks so much Everyone who downloaded Everville: The First Pillar and making it #2 in Amazon's Epic Fantasy Category and #3 in Teen Fantasy. If you enjoyed it, please leave a review on Amazon to help spread the word. Thanks so much!


message 22: by Roy (last edited Feb 14, 2013 11:12am)

Roy Huff #2 #Epic #3 #Teen Fantasy BESTSELLER #Free #Kindle #book promo Everville TheFirstPillar ends midnight Pac tonight LASTCHANCE! http://www.amazon.com/Everville-The-F...


message 21: by Roy (last edited Feb 11, 2013 09:34am)

Roy Huff Join me in a race to the top. I am currently at #4 in Amazon's Best Selling Epic Fantasy category two spots above Lord of the Rings and two below Game of Thrones! If you haven't already, visit my Everville The First Pillar Amazon book page and PLEASE CLICK THE LIKE BUTTON underneath the title of the book. This helps me get a higher ranking in the Amazon search engine. Also, buy the book while it's still free! HONEST Reviews (after 48 hours) are also appreciated and will help with sales once the promo is over! http://www.amazon.com/Everville-The-F...


message 20: by Roy

Roy Huff Roy wrote: "Roy wrote: "Thanks everyone for help making the free promo a success. Everville The First Pillar is now #13 in Amazon's Epic Fantasy category and climbing fast. Thanks so much!"

Thanks everyone! N..."


#6 and climbing!


message 19: by Roy

Roy Huff Roy wrote: "Thanks everyone for help making the free promo a success. Everville The First Pillar is now #13 in Amazon's Epic Fantasy category and climbing fast. Thanks so much!"

Thanks everyone! Now #9! Just broke the top #10 in Amazon's epic fantasy category!


message 18: by Roy

Roy Huff Thanks everyone for help making the free promo a success. Everville The First Pillar is now #13 in Amazon's Epic Fantasy category and climbing fast. Thanks so much!


message 17: by Roy

Roy Huff #ALERT 5 day #Free Epic #Fantasy #ebook series saga #Royhuff #Everville #TheFirstPillar #kindle #promo Has Begun! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BCOQSSQ/?...


message 16: by Roy

Roy Huff Check out my author interview with Michelle Chew if you have the chance. http://michellechewwrites.blogspot.com


message 15: by Roy

Roy Huff Everville: The FIrst Pillar is now live on Amazon.
http://tinyurl.com/asf4z4s


message 14: by Mary

Mary McCoy-Dressel Hi! Thanks for the connection, Roy.


Tamara Rose Blodgett Hi Roy and thanks for your friendship :)


message 12: by Roy

Roy Huff Everville: The First Pillar has now been published and uploaded to Amazon. It will be available for purchase within the next 12 hours. I will set the free promo period for Sunday 2am Eastern through Fri 2am Eastern. Outside those hours the price the ebook will be 2.99 US, 1.99 UK. I'll update again when I receive the link.


message 11: by Alecia

Alecia Hey Roy. I went to check out your book on Amazon but I couldn't find it. I'll check again another time. It sounds interesting so I'm looking forward to reading it :)


message 10: by Marc

Marc Schiller Just published my first non-fiction book "Pain and Gain - The Untold True Story". I invite everyone to read it.

http://www.painandgainbook.com/


message 9: by Roy

Roy Huff A special thanks to all my friends, family, and fans. The Everville The First Pillar Pinterest page is now on page one of Google search for Everville. The debut is starting to look very promising, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

http://pinterest.com/owensage/evervil...


message 8: by Roy

Roy Huff Please check out the the interview about my upcoming fantasy book Everville: The First Pillar with Chuck Gallagher http://chuckgallagher.wordpress.com/2...


message 7: by Roy

Roy Huff It's looking like the book launch and free Amazon ebook promotion for Everville: The First Pillar will start on or near February 11th. I'll post an event and send out invites to all my GoodReads friends once the ebook is available. I'll also send out updates on my other social media venues. I'm hoping everyone picks it up during that time. I've also started writing my next book today. It's going to be a time travel series. I'm hoping to have the first one done sometime near May.


message 6: by Saul

Saul Tanpepper Thanks for the friend request, Roy. Looking forward to getting to know you and your books here on GR!
Saul


message 5: by L.P.

L.P. Johnson Hi Roy, thanks for connecting.


Carole Gill Hi Roy!
thanks for the add!


message 3: by Kayla

Kayla Stonor Thanks for friending, best Kayla


message 2: by Alex

Alex Bobl Thanks for the invite.


message 1: by Roy

Roy Huff I wrote over six pages today for my upcoming YA fantasy novel Everville The First Pillar. I'm getting closer to my ending. This is exciting!


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