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Back in 1981, I watched the British TV series that was created from this novel and broadcast on PBS. It was the vehicle that made Jeremy Irons a household name. I since found out that it took two years to make that 11-episode series, and if you watch it you’ll understand why. It’s so beautifully...

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Hello Facebook and Twitter and all manners of socials medias I haven’t even looked at since February!

So I’ve done it again; I’ve disappeared from the Internet.

I know, at this point it’s almost expected but man seven months is a lot longer than I thought I’d push this blogging thing off ‘til. It’... Read more of this blog post »

Sign up for my mailing list to get MISCHIEF, a free Original Sinners Halloween novella starring Nora, Nico, and a new friend in your inbox on Tuesday September 26th!

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Happy Halloween!
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I aimlessly scrolled through instagram. And I saw that my dear sister-friend had posted a photo of her loving father. He traveled to go help her pack as she transitioned to another state. Much like I did a month ago. I couldn’t help but feel a twinge of envy. (That’s what social media can do). I... Read more of this blog post »

Congrats to Lesley and Barry for winning copies of my self-help book, How to be Happy Alone: A Single's Guide to a Satisfying Life. I hope you enjoy it! Read more of this blog post »

New Time
by Gabe Redel


I’m having a hard time
seeing my favorite stars
from TV shows and bands
reminisce about their prime.

I see their faces today,
a little rounder and grayer,
next to who they were
when they made me smile the most
and I feel
like I’ve lost something.

The younger generations
do not adore J... Read more of this blog post »

Calling authors of Kids Books! I would like to take some books to the local Children's Home for Christmas. I will be taking mine, but I need more, please! My goal is to read and review as many as possible - all for free - before 1st November. I need picture books, chapter books, and YA novels, pl... Read more of this blog post »

You think you know me from what that American dude wrote about me in his novel, The Ghosts of Nagasaki.



Think I'm some slovenly Welsh cunt that just up and rolled out of bed one day and popped into a novel, do you? A bit of comic relief here? A bit of social commentary there? European flavor of... Read more of this blog post »

So thrilled that Girls Life Magazine featured SUSPECT RED in their Teens Read Giveaway!

http://www.girlslife.com/books/rad-re...

There has been some changes in my book world. I've decided to keep "A Woman Named Bagoo" as a novella. It should be coming out fairly soon. I'm now putting my efforts into a middle grade novel that's close to being finished. It's a real fun book and should have a strong appeal to the elementary a... Read more of this blog post »

I was thinking about the path I've started as an author, and I have to admit that it seems perilous, and even terrifying, at times. I've chosen to write about and touch on subjects that many people are uncomfortable with, and even though my stories are mainly thrillers, some of the actions of the... Read more of this blog post »

Hi, Readers!

I am so, so excited to publish my next book with the world and share it with you all!

It's a crime thriller and involves a hitman and a spunky 19-year-old.

Make sure to subscribe to my newsletter, so you'll be the FIRST to see the cover reveal and find out what it's all about!


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Throughout its long history, Bentley Priory in north-west London has been a priory (!), a stately home, a royal residence, a hotel, a school, and most famously, an RAF base. During the Second World War, it was the headquarters of RAF Fighter Command. The British defence during the Battle of Brita... Read more of this blog post »

"When your story is ready for rewrite, cut it to the bone. Get rid of every ounce of excess fat. This is going to hurt; revising a story down to the bare essentials is always a little like murdering children, but it must be done." -Stephen King, in Writer's Digest

Sorry, Stephen. I love your stori... Read more of this blog post »

In light of ongoing current event, my novel about standing during patriotic songs at sporting events, The Man Who Wouldn't Stand Up, is temporarily available for free download at my website:

http://jacobmappel.virb.com/publications

Reviews are encouraged, but obviously not expected. And please do c... Read more of this blog post »

Don't Settle is a finalist in 3 different categories of the New Mexico - Arizona Book Awards - Self Help, New Age and First Book. Winners will be announced on Friday, November 17th, 2017.

The Pros and Cons of Publishing Posthumously

Part 27:
Not Ghostwriting in the Strict Sense of the Word

The newly-dead author may find themselves in a quandary. The quiet seclusion of the grave often brings with it new inspiration. Buried alive or not, work completed by the writing-dead might be c... Read more of this blog post »

New Zealand came out of a General Election last week without any political party having a sufficient majority to form a government. It’s now a matter of putting together a coaltion goverment between parties.

A National/NZ First Party coaltion is my pick for what will happen.

I gave my electoral v... Read more of this blog post »

Hi everyone,

I'm giving away on my Facebook page an ARC of Jennifer Rush's Devils and Thieves and a copy of Nowhere But Here.

I have two words for Devils and Thieves: motorcycles and magic!

To enter click here Read more of this blog post »

I'm not a very technical person. I don't struggle much with technology, but I don't care for it most days. I prefer handwritten letters over emails. I'd rather talk to you in person than over the phone. (I do enjoy a quick text though when I just need to drop a line but don't have time to get int... Read more of this blog post »

It’s football season, y’all!

The New Orleans Saints football team traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina today to play Cam Newton and Co. The Saints were 0-2 going into the game and were expected to lose, which they do at a regular clip when they’re on the road.

BUT--they won. Saints 34-Panthers 13... Read more of this blog post »

Sonja frowned. "Is he dying?"
"In a way, yes he is." Part of the punishment for the exiled angel was a slow and humiliating transformation from feathered friend of Heaven into a low-level demon destined for Hell. Their pride and joy, those white fluffy feathers, would all fall out one by one and c... Read more of this blog post »

"Do you see this out there? That gold on the field? That's our trophy, but ... you know, titles are pretty much like women. They're not satisfied with just any random man. But they're searching, demanding a worthy winner ... What that means is, that, when we pass that very trophy, we gotta show q... Read more of this blog post »

Leaves are turning
Red, orange, and yellow.
I walk across the sea of leaves
That crunch beneath my feet.
My lips curl into a smile.
Stomping leaves is like crushing my troubles away;
The pain and anger have turned--
Turned into warmth and comfort.
As I enjoy the cool air,
A little breeze nips int... Read more of this blog post »

For those who don't know, my publisher, Minotaur Books, is giving away five of the advance uncorrected proofs of "Whispers of the Dead."

This is a chance to read the book long before its publication date in April. Good luck to all who enter.

Heading off to Toronto in a couple weeks for The World M... Read more of this blog post »

Fall is here and it was 97 in my car yesterday.
We don't have fall in south Florida. If we are lucky, it will cool off and be 94 in the car. But, I'm serious--we don't have fall as people "up north" know it to be. Hurricane season ends on November 30, around the time that temperatures drop to 30... Read more of this blog post »

Hey everyone! You're probably been wondering what I've been up to but then again if you're following me on all social media then you know that I'm now writing erotic blogs for Vocal Media!

I would love for all of you to check them out! They're free to read but let's just say you read one and you... Read more of this blog post »

My Lieutenant, a short story which is MM but is not a romance, as most of it takes place in Auschwitz, will be released soon. Here's the cover:

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The mystical teachings of Ibn ‘Arabi, particularly influential in Anatolia, are rooted in a tens-of-thousands-of-years old knowledge attainment and transfer tradition, which is one of the fundamental cornerstones of Sufism. Through his unique method, Muhyiddin Ibn ‘Arabi performed an unparalleled... Read more of this blog post »

I'm taking a course with possibilities for a career in Architecture design. I have made a drawing of my home starting with a focal point, my door, and the room to the other door. I realized we need more rooms, and pyramid shapes like geometric figures.

I have taken pictures of Architure design th... Read more of this blog post »

Today I rest upon my zero gravity chair which sits on my penthouse balcony with a view into forever. Billows of soft white clouds drift lazily in the gentle blue sky. Birds fly together free in the hot, blazing sun. Emerald green oak leaves on nearby trees are just beginning to reflect hues of g... Read more of this blog post »

I have been off GoodReads for about two years due to some personal situation. I have, however, read several books. Hope to re-connect with my GoodRead friends who were always faithfully sending me book reviews.

Good to be back.

It is my pleasure to introduce you to two fabulous authors celebrating new releases this month, Robert Krenzel and Mary Angela!


It is my pleasure to welcome cozy mystery author Mary Angela to my blog today. She’s certainly still celebrating the paperback release of the second book in her Professor... Read more of this blog post »

I've made a renewed commitment to Social Media networking. So I promise a new blog twice a week.

Since last writing I've discovered how much I enjoy helping other writers get their works published. I realized many years ago that I seem to have a need to 'help' people. I've done a lot of volunteeri... Read more of this blog post »

He's a brazen half-breed with powers

She's a spirited pureblood and the strongest female in the pack.

Get ready to meet Tabor and Sasha in Wolf Hollow Shifters, Book 1, a sexy, heart pounding dystopian romantic adult fantasy.

It's a brave new world. Will you join the pack?
All aboard the Full Moon Ex... Read more of this blog post »

Now is your chance to see what all the excitement is!!! Get WATCHER - Book One of the Watcher Series for Free for a limited time. Exclusively on Amazon
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you will be carried away by them,
and you will find yourself in an endless maze.

-–Ramana Maharshi

"The best part? Logan has three sexy alpha brothers waiting to tell their stories...I'm hooked!" - Ellesea Loves Reading

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Twelve thousand words into Dire:Hell, and this is the fastest I've been able to write in over a year! The muse is as eager as I am.

Been waiting to do this book properly for a while now, and I'm excited to see it fall into shape. Hopefully the beta readers agree with me on its quality, when the ti... Read more of this blog post »

It’s an exciting fall…Running Out of Time, book number four in the Dodie O’Dell Mystery Series, makes its debut October 10. Can’t wait to get it into the hands of all my supportive readers! I’ve been asked which comes first…the murder or the play in each novel of the series. Kind of like the chic... Read more of this blog post »

I'm not going to blog about politics on this page at all, but I was pleasantly surprised to discover that Deputy AG in the Trump administration, Rod Rosenstein, is married to a genuine Barsoomian (his wife is former US attorney Lisa Barsoomian)!

His daughters, who live in my hometown of Bethesda,... Read more of this blog post »

Hard to imagine, but what if these behemoths of data went belly up? Sure, a few banks might fail, a few cities go bankrupt, perhaps even a few countries; a whole bunch of employees would be made redundant, and that vast treasure trove of data would be on the auction block.

It’s the data that I am... Read more of this blog post »