Story Acceptance

I'm happy to report that "Blood on the Creek Bank", the latest story in the Sheriff Randall King series, has been accepted for publication in Cowboy Jamboree Magazine's 2024 spring issue. It's such an honor to be in the magazine alongside such talented writers and storytellers; I couldn't be more thrilled.

If you're not familiar with Cowboy Jamboree Magazine & Press, you can check them out here >>> COWBOY JAMBOREE MAGAZINE & PRESS - CJ MAGAZINE. It's a top-notch magazine and press ran by the great Adam Van Winkle who publishes only the best books and stories in the grit lit and rural fiction genres. I highly recommend checking it out. 

Down on the Farm is #1

 

Down on the Farm, story #1 in the Sheriff Randall King series, is currently sitting in the #1 spot on Amazon's (Free) Best Sellers in 30-Minute Literature & Fiction Short Reads. Since its release, this story seems to have gotten a mix of opinions. Some like it. Some don't. But that's the way it always goes. I'm just thankful it's being read and talked about.

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.   

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.  

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.

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.

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.