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Halloween is right around the corner ! And as we here at JES Campbell get ready for our own family celebration (complete with Full Moon) , “J” and I are pulling out our favorite vids for the kids . You know the old standbys .. The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, Garfield

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I love meeting intelligent civilized kind-hearted black library patrons who are enthused about literacy. There are some of those left, despite the fake claims of the "ignit" ones who have nothing to do but hate on smart people. I enjoy their conversation and patronage very much. It just makes my day Read more of this blog post »

Now through October 25th, the ebook of Plaything is just 99¢ on Amazon in the US market.


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I had this worry about the elections this year. First, do I vote and how much time will it take me to vote this year? They had pictures of people waiting for hours to vote in other places. I feared for my dogs who go with me everywhere. What will happen to them if they waited for me to vote in the c Read more of this blog post »

October is a significant month in my life, especially October 29. It happens to be my birthday. So, in honor of this date my memoir, God is Good: A Journey to Complete Healing, the e-book version will be available for free on Amazon. For 24 hours you can purchase the e-book for free. If you would li Read more of this blog post »

I guess I need to start a blog but I've never blogged before. My new book "Don't Whisper in My Ear" is finally out. It took me almost two years to write and I hired four editors. It was worth it. I really like how it all fell together. I hope if you read it you will enjoy it. If you have any questio Read more of this blog post »

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To celebrate Halloween, I am giving away a signed copy of Ghostly Tales of Japan, my collection of thirty original ghostly stories set in Japan.

For a chance to win, visit either the Ghostly Tales of Japan Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/GhostlyTales... or the Ghostly Tales of Japan Twitter Read more of this blog post »

Hello September,
Winter ended with the pop of several champagne corks!

The Romance Writers of Australia held their annual conference online - which didn't stop me from getting together with some gal-pals to soak in the knowledge and the champagne. I presented a workshop on The Secrets of Networking, r Read more of this blog post »

Five Books of LOVECRAFTIAN HORROR
A Novel by Mark McLaughlin
and Four Story Collections by Mark McLaughlin & Michael Sheehan, Jr.

INJECTABLES: A NOVEL OF LOVECRAFTIAN HORROR
by Mark McLaughlin
INJECTABLES combines and continues concepts found in the H.P. Lovecraft stories, “The Shadow over Innsmouth,” “A Read more of this blog post »

At times I feel like a bird with a wounded wing, but the fracture is healing, just not as fast as I’d like. Typing remains a spectator sport; I can only manage a few sentences before my wrist begins to object. I still hope to have a new blog up this week, with some help from friends. Meanwhile, Lion Read more of this blog post »

Black is not evil.
White is not trash.
Brown is not illegal.
Muslims don’t crash.
Women ain't weak.
Jews ain't greedy.
Men ain't playboys.
Queer ain't sickly.
Hijab is not oppression.
Hourglass ain't beauty.
Faith is not delusion.
Atheists don't lack morality.
Assumptions only reveal shallowness.
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My next novel, "Raven's Rook", the sequel to "All The Stars Are Suns" has been finished it's editing ordeal. It will be published very soon now...

But now is your chance to read it before then. In exchange for honest reviews, I will email you an ARC (advanced Reader Copy) in PDF form.

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The delightful Davina Stone generously included me in a chat this week with best-selling and award winning rural romance writers Maya Linnell and Penelope Janu about what the Outback means to us and our writing. Was I flattered? You bet I was!

As well as being talented and remarkable women, they wri

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Tomorrow my debut novel Driftwood: Stories from the Margarita Road will finally go on sale!   I would be lying if I said I haven’t dreamed about this day for a long time.  Well, it’s finally here.[image error]

There was supposed to be a big gathering at a local bookstore with wine, cheese, and specia

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It's my birthday and I'm having a sale! Cross my Heart is currently 99 cents, and Heart of Us is $3.99

(They are both also free in Kindle Unlimited)

Cross my Heart: Cross My Heart

Heart of Us: Heart of Us Read more of this blog post »

Here it is! Follow now. And don't forget to follow the Character Collective Podcast on your favourite platform (iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, etc) to follow the journey of writing this book through November. SPOILERS expected ;) Read more of this blog post »

It was recently released that former Attorney General Jeff Sessions and his deputy, Rod Rosenstein, were leading the charge for President Trump’s “zero tolerance” separation policy of illegal immigrants. The last couple of years have been filled with hatred at the administration over images of child Read more of this blog post »

I rewatched Akira today for the umpteenth time, and this time around it helped give me a lot of thoughts to go for in regards of psychic abilities and people that wield them. Enough for a story, perhaps. I'll jot down some of my thoughts here.



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Want a special peek at the first two chapters of ALONE WITH YOU?

Just click HERE!

Enjoy!

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Marie Lavender is hosting a huge Halloween giveaway now through October 26. There are tons of prizes, including an e-book copy of my werewolf romance Wild Side. Don't miss out!

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Want a chance to win a $250 Amazon Gift Card?

The authors in the Kisses Under the Mistletoe holiday collection are hosting a giveaway and the winner will receive a $250 Amazon Gift Card (no purchase necessary).

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Read all 9 holiday full length stories in this fantastic holiday collection. Eac Read more of this blog post »

This morning I was called by a genuine public survey firm (I know, because I “secretly” called their headquarters office during the survey) and was excited to be asked my opinion. At last. At every level of government politics and from many businesses, I’m constantly being solicited, scammed, conned Read more of this blog post »

Just imagine that on a not particularly exciting and uneventful day, something surprising happens. The sky overhead turns an ominously dark colour, and then you simply can not believe what you next see. It is raining, but actual frogs, real living small amphibians! The raining of these alternative w Read more of this blog post »