Nydia Tungsten Publishes Third "Switched Destinies" Novel

 

Seven years after the publication of her first novel, "Switched Destinies," and five years since it's sequel, "Switched Destiny: Kevin's Return," Nydia Tungsten has finally released the third book of the series: "Switched Destiny: Acceptance of Fate."

 

It's been many years since a laboratory experiment sent Kevin Baron to a world of magic, populated by people resembling many of the animals of his former one. He has come to be the head of one of the land's most powerful houses, and a large loving family. But he also made some enemies doing what was right, and has just withstood a plot that could have cost him almost everything if not for the help of his family and a strong new friend and ally.

But the challenges of life on this world continue. Aware of the powerful magic he passed on to his children, he begins training them. After a miracle saves the life of one child, he desires to know more about the Goddess of this world. Some challenges seem almost impossible to overcome, but through determination, his magical ability, his friends and family, or some combination of the three, he gets through them.

This is Kevin's third story, in which he and his family go through new challenges. But not all challenges have quickly resolved endings.

 

"Acceptance of Fate" is available on Amazon for $14.25 for the paperback, and $4 for the kindle version. 

To read the interview with Nydia about the first story, Click Here. 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

Nydia Tungsten's "Switched Destinies" Now Available in Hardcover

 

For fans of Nydia Tungsten's stories, some good news. Her novel "Switched Destinies" is now available in hardcover. 

"Two souls, viewed by many of their kinds’ as eccentric lunatics, suddenly find themselves switched within their parallel universes. Now in strange new lands, each is having to learn about the other side of the mirror. In the all new Switched Destiny's"

 

Switched Destinies is the first novel Nydia published, and has been followed by a sequel, with a third story in the works. An interview with Nydia about the novel can be read (here). 

 

 The story is on sale on Amazon (here). Hardcover costs $25 USD, with the paperback costing $14, and the Kindle version $3.

Bixyl Shuftan

"Switched Destinies", Novel by SL Writer, Has A T-Shirt Available

 

 

 For fans of "Switched Destinies," a novel series written by Second Life resident Nydia Tungsten, good news. On her Zazzle page, there's now a T-shirt available for purchase, with pictures of the cover art of both the original book and it's sequel. 

For more about the novel, read the 2018 interview with Nydia. 

Nydia Tungsten Announces Publishing of New Novel

 It was more than two years ago that Nydia Tungsten published her first novel, "Switched Destinies." Since then, she has continued to write. On Thursday October 1, she announced that her first story's sequel, "Switched Destinies: Kevin's Return," was now published and up for purchase.

It has been two years since you first met Kevin Baron, well he is back with the release of the second book in the "Switched Destinies" series "Kevin's' Return" We will also be celebrating Dusk's RL Birthday. The Lady Nydia will be the DJ for you today spinning the hits from the 80's, it will start a bit early today at 3pm SLT as well as a different location ...

For those who haven't read the first story yet, Nydia explained some about it in an interview.  As for the sequel, there's the book's description:

 

Four years ago, Kevin Baron was an engineer whose experiments resulted in him changing places with his counterpart in a parallel universe. He ended up in a world much like Earth, but with many differences. The people here resembled the animals of his homeworld. Instead of technology, people relied on magic. With the help of his newfound magical abilities and new friends, he ended up the head of a house that was among the most powerful in the land.

But while Kevin's determination to do what is right has made him many admirers and allies, it has also made him enemies who do not appreciate having the old ways questioned or him getting in their way. Foes and opportunists can strike just about any time. While some strike without bothering to prepare, one carefully plans something to remove him and destroy what he has accomplished. It will take a powerful new ally, and the love of his family, to keep Kevin from losing almost everything.

The party took place at Mouse Hole Manor in Pacific Waters. People were quickly showing up, Nydia herself in her "Mix" avatar based on a character in the story. It wasn't long before the sim's capacity of 20 was reached. And the party moved to the Happy Vixen's Halloween Haunt area, where more people joined. About thirty people in total came by.

"Switched Destinies: Kevin's Return" is available on Amazon. One can get the paperback for $11.00 USD or the Kindle version for $4.

Bixyl Shuftan

News In Brief

A lot has been going on, and only a little time to write about it. So it's time to write a little about what's going on, and do something more in depth later.

The Second Life Renaissance Festival concluded on Sunday October 4. Just before it ended were two Linden events. On Thursday October 1 was the Linden and Mole jousting event, in which Abnor Mole won, followed by some sparing between the Lindens and Moles and some residents. On Friday October 2 was the Lindens in the Pillory, which was a "jail and bail" with a twist.

In the Sunweaver/Angel community, the Happy Vixen opened it's new Halloween Haunt area: Purrfection Estates (236, 219, 24)   

World Space Week is this week, and the National Space Society has something at their sim for it: National Space Society (104/165/3004)

Nydia Tungsten announced the publishing of her second novel on Amazon: "Switched Destinies - Kevin's Return," holding a party inworld to celebrate.

The Gacha Guild event is going on. To check it out, head over to Dew Drop (162/168/1128).

Furry Fashion has a Halloween area, "filled with merchants spooky wares, a maze and a hunt!" Read more about it here: (link).

Stay tuned for more information on these, and other happenings, later.

RFL Sunbeamers : Nydia Tunngsten's "Bid Me" At Club Cutlass

Team Sunbeamers is doing another "Bid Me" fundraiser event. This time, the vic- er, volunteer is sim and club owner Nydia Tungsten, whom is offering to change into one of five other avatars for a while.

BID ME!   I have Joined Rita's "Bid Me" event, I have 6 AVI's you can bid on, the highest bid AVI win me being that for however long bid, It's for a GREAT cause so come and pick a look for me!   http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunweaver%20Bay/121/128/757

There are six kiosks for people to donate to. Besides the "default" kiosk to "Keep Nydia foxy," from left to right the choices are (2) Skunkgirl, (3) Raccoon/Rabbit hybrid, or her "Swtiched Destinies" character Nydia Tangen Baron, (4) Bunnygirl, (5) Purple vixen, and (6) normal human.

When the period for the "Bid Me" is over, for every 2000 donated in the winning kiosk, rounded down, Nydia has to stay that look for a week. For instance, if the top kiosk had 3999 Lindens, she only has to stay that appearance for one week, while if it was 4000 she would be stuck for two weeks.

The kiosks will be up until 8PM Saturday April 18. Following the end of the Saturday Night party, the totals will be finalized and the winning choice made.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunweaver%20Bay/121/128/757

Go Sunbeamers! Go Relay!

Bixyl Shuftan

Correction: I thought the fifth choice was a purple huskygirl at first. But was told that was a fox avatar by a different maker.

Interview with Nydia Tungsten

Nydia Tungsten recently celebrated her tenth rezzday in Second Life. Over the past ten years, she has accomplished much from being a DJ, club owner, sim manager, real-life published author, and more. Shortly after the rezzday, Deaflegacy met up with her for an interview, where she had a few questions.

Read Deaflegacy's interview in People.

Interview with Nydia Tungsten about "Switched Destinies"

How many people can call themselves an author of a published novel? Probably not that many. But among those who have, Nydia Tungsten recently joined their numbers. She recently finished her sci-fi/fantasy story "Switched Destinies," and it's available for download on Amazon. I sat down with Nydia, and she had a few things to say about her tale.

Read the interview in People.