Ilsa J. Bick's Blog

WHAT REMAINS: A John Worthy Novel

COMING APRIL 8, 2025 The past isn’t dead. After losing his lover, Roni Keller, John Worthy is on the way to rebuilding his life. Only one task remains: to bring back her bones. Do that, and all his ghosts will...

Soldier’s Heart: Part Four

Dear Readers, Well, here we are at the end.  Hard to believe for me and perhaps for you, too.  Can you believe this entire series totals over 900 printed pages?  That’s some serious story. As always, for those who’ve been … Continue reading Soldier’s Heart: Part Four →

SOLDIER’S HEART: PART THREE

Dear (Constant and Loyal and PATIENT) Readers: First, for all those who’ve followed this journey from its inception, welcome back!  It’s been awhile.  Yes, yes, I know, I promised Part Three would hit in January and had every intention of … Continue reading SOLDIER’S HEART: PART THREE →

New JASON SAUNDERS MYSTERY Now Out!

Interested in occult mysteries, demons, angels, amulets, spells–and a detective who dabbles in Kabbalah?  Then check out my Jason Saunders mysteries, THE KEY and–just out this week and in time for Purim–SECOND SIGHT. *** Haven’t read THE KEY, the first … Continue reading New JASON SAUNDERS MYSTERY Now Out! →

WRITING IN A KINDLE WORLD

A fun interview with fellow KW Author Mary Caelsto (writing as Mary Winter) about working in Kindle Worlds, how I got my start, Captain Kirk’s chest, and whether my surgical residency program really had a uniform for me:

SOLDIER’S HEART: PART TWO GIVEAWAY

Hey, guys, in honor of the BROTHERHOOD PROTECTORS Kindle World launch,   I’m doing a SOLDIER’S HEART: PART TWO  giveaway for ten lucky souls.   So, go to this link and enter for your chance! And, yes, is my last name … Continue reading SOLDIER’S HEART: PART TWO GIVEAWAY →

Soldier’s Heart Giveaway

Hey, guys, in honor of the BROTHERHOOD PROTECTORS Kindle World launch, I’m doing a SOLDIER’S HEART: PART ONE giveaway for ten lucky souls. So, go to this link and enter for your chance! Giveaway ends June 22, 11:59 PM PDT.

Lift-Off

Some of you know me pretty well.  Some of you don’t, so if you’re bopping by for the first time, here’s the skinny. I’ve had a really rough couple of years. No need for the gory details, but let’s just … Continue reading Lift-Off →

Showing Up

I came across this article on writers and settling down to write, and how this particular writer gets himself in the mood or zone to write . . . and I’m thinking, well, I guess everyone’s different.  Every writer has … Continue reading Showing Up →

Booyah!

Life maintenance today.  Got the first installment of SOLDIER’S HEART for the upcoming June 8 launch of Elle James’s BROTHERHOOD PROTECTORS outlined in five days; done in seven; three to edit.  Turned out longer than I expected, and I never … Continue reading Booyah! →