Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Update on Latest Story

 

I'm happy to report that the latest story in the Sheriff Randall King series, which is titled "Blood on the Creek Bank" is back from my editor. If you're not familiar with the series, I liken it to the neo-western genre, although the stories take place in southern Indiana.
I had planned to release this story in February, but instead I've decided to submit it to one of my favorite online magazines. If accepted, it will come out in their 2024 spring issue, and then after that it will go up on Amazon. If rejected, I'll immediately publish it on Amazon with the rest of the stories in the series. Either way, I can't wait for it to make its way into the world.
In the meantime, I'm about to start #5 in the series. Hopefully, it too turns into something worth reading.   

Monday, February 5, 2024

Ebook Cover Facelift

 

 

Yesterday, I updated the covers in the Sheriff Randall King series. Font and style mainly. Also, if all goes well, I'll have a new Randall King story out this month. This year I hope to spend a little more time with this series. We shall see.  

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Book Signing

 

(Book signing in 2020 at The Magic of Books bookstore in Seymour, Indiana)

I'm happy to report that I've committed to a book signing at my local independent bookstore. In April, I'll be returning to the wonderful The Magic of Books bookstore in downtown Seymour, Indiana to join in the celebration for independent bookstore day. I'm super excited and couldn't be more pleased to be invited. I will post a date and time when the event draws nearer.

Sunday, January 28, 2024

Two Bounties is Now Live

 

I'm happy to report that Two Bounties, the latest story in the Brothers of the Mountain series, is now live on Amazon. If you have a moment, feel free to click over and check it out.

From the back cover:
Word gets back to Henry and Lucas that their old friend and mentor, Jude Lawson, has got himself into a little bit of trouble – he’s been captured by a ruthless group of hired guns. The brothers set out after the old mountain man with hopes that their help doesn’t come too late.

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Different Reactions to the Same Book


Yesterday on Goodreads, I received a 5-star rating for my book Moonshiner's Honor. Over there, the book has a meager five ratings, however, all of them are 5 stars.

This morning on Amazon, Moonshiner's Honor received a 1-star rating. I know this is nothing new. People have been giving differing opinions since the beginning of time, but as a writer I find it fascinating. 

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

A New Brothers of the Mountain Adventure

 



Two Bounties, story #10 in the Brothers of the Mountain series, has been sent to my editor and will be available to the public in the coming days. I'm looking forward to getting this one out into the world.
Stay tuned!

Monday, January 22, 2024

No More Social Media

 




So yesterday, on my 47th birthday, I finally deleted X/Twitter, my last social media account. I had been contemplating doing this for a while now. Actually, I had planned to do the deed on New Year's Day, but I held off for whatever reasons. For me, it was a time-suck. Mindlessly scrolling when I could be reading or writing. I don't believe I'll miss it. The platform had run its course.
Now, this blog/website will be where you can find what I'm up to. This is where I'll not only be posting my writing and publishing news, but also my pointless ramblings about life or whatever's on my mind. So, I wouldn't come here always expecting professionalism; you'll likely be disappointed. And who knows how often I will post. I hold no obligations. 

Anyway, here we go. Let's see what happens.