Dale Ward's Blog, page 3
February 28, 2023
This is a cool opportunity! Please vote!
“Killing the Butterfly” is on the short list to be selected as the book of the month. This means a review and greater visibility. Please help out and vote! (And please read “Killing the Butterfly.” It will be on sale for $1.99 the first few days of March!)
https://www.readfree.ly/help-choose-our-next-book-of-the-month/
February 10, 2023
“Exiles” by Jane Harper review
“Exiles” by Jane Harper was recently released, and it is a great addition to the Aaron Falk series. I had previously read “The Dry” (and was able to catch the motion picture as well), and police officer Falk is a down-to-earth but smart character to follow as he digs into the evidence of the crimes he finds himself immersed. “Exiles” is even better. One year ago, at the annual town festival on a warm spring night, Kim Gillespie safely tucked her sleeping baby into her stroller, then vanished into the crowd. No one has seen her since. When Kim’s older daughter makes a plea for anyone with information about her missing mom to come forward, Falk and his old buddy Raco can’t leave the case alone. The town is rich with interesting characters, and each one leaves the reader guessing as to what really happened that night a year ago. I encourage you to visit this small town in south Australia and go along for the ride. Harper keeps the action and twists moving along, and this is a solid mystery novel. “Exiles” (not the greatest title for the book) is a hard-to-put down read, and will leave you wanting more of Aaron Falk.
December 4, 2022
Top Fifty books of 2022
“Killing the Butterfly” has made the shortlist 50 for 25 Best Indie Books of 2022. But now I need your vote. Click below, then select Best Mystery/Thriller, then select “Killing the Butterfly!” Vote early and vote often! Thanks!
https://www.readfree.ly/best-indie-books-of-2022-vote/November 30, 2022
Reviews and Ratings
The latest review for “Killing the Butterfly” came in. 5-star but also noteworthy is it’s the 100th rating on the book. It’s into triple digits! Thanks to all who rated, and if you haven’t yet, please consider it. Thanks!
November 20, 2022
November 19, 2022
BEST INDIE BOOK AWARDS
Looking for readers who liked “Killing the Butterfly” to nominate it for this Indie Book list. Carry on!
November 9, 2022
Local Authors at Jefferson County MO (Northwest) Library
Do you need personalized holiday gifts, or just want a copy for yourself? Come to the Jefferson County MO Library (Northwest) Saturday, November 12 from 10am until 1 pm to visit with local Missouri authors, learn about their books and the writing process, and pick up a signed copy. For more info: https://www.jeffcolib.org/events/northwest-branch-adult-events
November 1, 2022
PenCraft Fiction Award
“Killing the Butterfly” has been awarded runner-up in the PenCraft Awards – General Fiction!
October 26, 2022
October 19, 2022
Coming to your local library!
Stop by for a visit (and a signed book) at the Festus Public Library October 25th at 5pm.
