E.Michael Helms's Blog: Michael's Musings, page 9
January 16, 2014
"DEADLY CATCH" NOW ON TOUR!
My first Mac McClellan Mystery, "Deadly Catch," is now on virtual tour. I hope you'll visit the host blogs and enter for the giveaways. Here is the schedule:
January 16, 2014
Closed the Cover - Kick-Off Post & Giveaway
All R Media - Book Review
Twin Opinions Reviews - Book Promo
January 17, 2014
Hobby Lady - Book Excerpt
Book Hostage - Author Q&A
Book Reviews - Book Excerpt
January 19, 2014
Bound 4 Escape - Book Review
January 20, 2014
Book2Buzz - Book Review & Book Excerpt
Wi Love Books - Book Review
January 21, 2014
Our Wolves Den - Book Review, Author Q&A, Book Excerpt
January 22, 2014
Not Drinking Coffee - Book Review
Book Loving Hippo - Book Review
January 23, 2014
Closed the Cover - Book Review
January 16, 2014
Closed the Cover - Kick-Off Post & Giveaway
All R Media - Book Review
Twin Opinions Reviews - Book Promo
January 17, 2014
Hobby Lady - Book Excerpt
Book Hostage - Author Q&A
Book Reviews - Book Excerpt
January 19, 2014
Bound 4 Escape - Book Review
January 20, 2014
Book2Buzz - Book Review & Book Excerpt
Wi Love Books - Book Review
January 21, 2014
Our Wolves Den - Book Review, Author Q&A, Book Excerpt
January 22, 2014
Not Drinking Coffee - Book Review
Book Loving Hippo - Book Review
January 23, 2014
Closed the Cover - Book Review
"DEAD CATCH" NOW ON TOUR!
My first Mac McClellan Mystery, "Deadly Catch," is now on virtual tour. I hope you'll visit the host blogs and enter for the giveaways. Here is the schedule:
January 16, 2014
Closed the Cover - Kick-Off Post & Giveaway
All R Media - Book Review
Twin Opinions Reviews - Book Promo
January 17, 2014
Hobby Lady - Book Excerpt
Book Hostage - Author Q&A
Book Reviews - Book Excerpt
January 19, 2014
Bound 4 Escape - Book Review
January 20, 2014
Book2Buzz - Book Review & Book Excerpt
Wi Love Books - Book Review
January 21, 2014
Our Wolves Den - Book Review, Author Q&A, Book Excerpt
January 22, 2014
Not Drinking Coffee - Book Review
Book Loving Hippo - Book Review
January 23, 2014
Closed the Cover - Book Review
January 16, 2014
Closed the Cover - Kick-Off Post & Giveaway
All R Media - Book Review
Twin Opinions Reviews - Book Promo
January 17, 2014
Hobby Lady - Book Excerpt
Book Hostage - Author Q&A
Book Reviews - Book Excerpt
January 19, 2014
Bound 4 Escape - Book Review
January 20, 2014
Book2Buzz - Book Review & Book Excerpt
Wi Love Books - Book Review
January 21, 2014
Our Wolves Den - Book Review, Author Q&A, Book Excerpt
January 22, 2014
Not Drinking Coffee - Book Review
Book Loving Hippo - Book Review
January 23, 2014
Closed the Cover - Book Review
January 10, 2014
DEADLY CATCH GIVEAWAY!
Johanna of Epic Book Quest is giving away a copy of "Deadly Catch: A Mac McClellan Mystery" this month. Go to epicbookquest.com for details and to enter. GOOD LUCK!
December 31, 2013
2014 AND COUNTING!
Some writing goals for the new year which just arrived amid a barrage of fireworks exploding above the hills and farmland surrounding my humble abode. I don't put much stock in resolutions, so here are a (very) few goals I have for 2014:
1) Work as hard as I can to support the blog tour for "Deadly Catch: A Mac McClellan Mystery" which kicks off later this month. There will be autographed giveaways, so check back on this blog soon for further details.
2) Work my fanny off to see the release of the second book in my two-part Civil War/Reconstruction saga, "Of Blood and Brothers" is a success (due out March 2014 from Koehler Books).
3) Ditto with my semi-autobiographical novel, "The Private War of Corporal Henson" coming this spring from Stairway Press. "Private War" is a fictional sequel (though about 85% true) to my Vietnam memoir, "The Proud Bastards" which has been in print over twenty years. It deals with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and combat veterans. PTSD wasn't front page news during and for many years after the end of the War in Vietnam. In fact, it took the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to finally bring PTSD to the general public's attention. So, maybe this novel's time has come at last.
4) Finish writing the fourth book in my Mac McClellan Mystery series, "Deadly Spirits." Book Two has been sold (to Seventh Street Books); #3 is ready to be submitted to the publisher, and I'm about halfway finished with #4.
5) Last, (but the proverbial not least), find time somehow to get back to reading for my enjoyment. As most writers know, reading is extremely important to keep the old gray matter working properly and productively.
So, there we have it. Just a few goals set that I hope to see fulfilled in the coming year. How about YOU?
1) Work as hard as I can to support the blog tour for "Deadly Catch: A Mac McClellan Mystery" which kicks off later this month. There will be autographed giveaways, so check back on this blog soon for further details.
2) Work my fanny off to see the release of the second book in my two-part Civil War/Reconstruction saga, "Of Blood and Brothers" is a success (due out March 2014 from Koehler Books).
3) Ditto with my semi-autobiographical novel, "The Private War of Corporal Henson" coming this spring from Stairway Press. "Private War" is a fictional sequel (though about 85% true) to my Vietnam memoir, "The Proud Bastards" which has been in print over twenty years. It deals with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and combat veterans. PTSD wasn't front page news during and for many years after the end of the War in Vietnam. In fact, it took the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to finally bring PTSD to the general public's attention. So, maybe this novel's time has come at last.
4) Finish writing the fourth book in my Mac McClellan Mystery series, "Deadly Spirits." Book Two has been sold (to Seventh Street Books); #3 is ready to be submitted to the publisher, and I'm about halfway finished with #4.
5) Last, (but the proverbial not least), find time somehow to get back to reading for my enjoyment. As most writers know, reading is extremely important to keep the old gray matter working properly and productively.
So, there we have it. Just a few goals set that I hope to see fulfilled in the coming year. How about YOU?
December 14, 2013
AUTHORS HELPING AUTHORS!
What could be more practical than that? Fellow Goodreads author Maurice Tudor (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...) is doing just that with his BOOKSHELF NETWORK, and it is FREE!
We all know it's a dog-eat-dog publishing world "out there," and authors should seek every opportunity available to promote themselves and their work. Visit the BOOKSHELF NETWORK website for further information and see exactly what services Maurice is offering YOU -- fellow author -- free of charge.
http://bookshelfnetwork.weebly.com/
We all know it's a dog-eat-dog publishing world "out there," and authors should seek every opportunity available to promote themselves and their work. Visit the BOOKSHELF NETWORK website for further information and see exactly what services Maurice is offering YOU -- fellow author -- free of charge.
http://bookshelfnetwork.weebly.com/
December 6, 2013
A VERY WORTHY CAUSE!
Fundraiser for Polaris Project
(From the website of Goodreads author Karen-Anne Stewart -- please see her profile page).
Did you know that there are more people forced into slavery today than ever before at any point in history?
While doing research for The Rain Trilogy, I came across an amazing organization that fights all forms of human trafficking in a holistic approach! Although I'm not a part of the Polaris Project organization, I hold it very close to my heart and strongly encourage everyone to check out their website to see all that they do and how they have made great strides in helping those who have been affected by trafficking. The Polaris Project http://www.polarisproject.org/
The donations from the fundraiser go directly to the Polaris Project. The goal set is $1000.00, but I hope we can blow that amount out of the water! Join me in the fight to end slavery with just $1.00 and you will be entered for a chance to win a free e-book of your choice from The Rain Trilogy (Saving Rain, Healing Rain, or After the Rain). Thank you for taking a stand against human trafficking!
There will be 100 winners! Yes, 100!!! You must be 18 or older to win the giveaway.
(From the website of Goodreads author Karen-Anne Stewart -- please see her profile page).
Did you know that there are more people forced into slavery today than ever before at any point in history?
While doing research for The Rain Trilogy, I came across an amazing organization that fights all forms of human trafficking in a holistic approach! Although I'm not a part of the Polaris Project organization, I hold it very close to my heart and strongly encourage everyone to check out their website to see all that they do and how they have made great strides in helping those who have been affected by trafficking. The Polaris Project http://www.polarisproject.org/
The donations from the fundraiser go directly to the Polaris Project. The goal set is $1000.00, but I hope we can blow that amount out of the water! Join me in the fight to end slavery with just $1.00 and you will be entered for a chance to win a free e-book of your choice from The Rain Trilogy (Saving Rain, Healing Rain, or After the Rain). Thank you for taking a stand against human trafficking!
There will be 100 winners! Yes, 100!!! You must be 18 or older to win the giveaway.
December 5, 2013
DEADLY CATCH -- Review by Mystery Writer Terry Ambrose
“Deadly Catch” protagonist Mac McClellan is a recently retired Marine trying to figure out what to do next with his life. While fishing near Five-Mile Island in the Florida panhandle, Mac meets Kate Bell, a saleslady at the marina where he’s renting a fishing boat. Mac’s dream vacation takes a wrong turn when he catches a decomposed body.
In the course of the murder investigation, a rare type of marijuana, Panama Red, is discovered on Mac’s rented boat. The investigation also turns up a link between the marijuana stash and local drug smugglers. As Mac realizes he’s being setup for murder and drug smuggling, he goes to work as an undercover Deputy with the Sheriff to clear his name.
Mac’s snooping around brings well-hidden family secrets to life, putting him at odds with local law enforcement officials and crooked politicians. Before he and Kate can find the real killer, Mac has to deal with the drug smugglers and their strong-armed thugs. Mac, who puts himself in harms way more than once to clear his name, must rely on his military training to save his life.
Deadly Catch combines a good read with vivid descriptions of the Florida panhandle. The characters, both villains and heroes, are well developed. Despite the crooked law enforcement officials and politicians, this is a “feel good” story. The plot is solid with plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing. This book has something for everyone with mystery, suspense and even a little bit of romance.
More information: www.terryambrose.com
FTC Full Disclosure: A review copy of this book was provided by its publisher.
In the course of the murder investigation, a rare type of marijuana, Panama Red, is discovered on Mac’s rented boat. The investigation also turns up a link between the marijuana stash and local drug smugglers. As Mac realizes he’s being setup for murder and drug smuggling, he goes to work as an undercover Deputy with the Sheriff to clear his name.
Mac’s snooping around brings well-hidden family secrets to life, putting him at odds with local law enforcement officials and crooked politicians. Before he and Kate can find the real killer, Mac has to deal with the drug smugglers and their strong-armed thugs. Mac, who puts himself in harms way more than once to clear his name, must rely on his military training to save his life.
Deadly Catch combines a good read with vivid descriptions of the Florida panhandle. The characters, both villains and heroes, are well developed. Despite the crooked law enforcement officials and politicians, this is a “feel good” story. The plot is solid with plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing. This book has something for everyone with mystery, suspense and even a little bit of romance.
More information: www.terryambrose.com
FTC Full Disclosure: A review copy of this book was provided by its publisher.
November 23, 2013
FREE PDF OFFER!
If anyone is interested in reading and reviewing OF BLOOD AND BROTHERS: Book One, or DEADLY CATCH: A Mac McClellan Mystery, I'll gladly send you a PDF file of either or both in the hope you will enjoy and post a review. There is NO REQUIREMENT that you post a review, but it would be greatly appreciated. I'll run this offer for a while and see how it goes. If interested, just send me a message with your personal e-mail address and I'll send either or both books at your request. Thanks!
November 19, 2013
FINAL DAY FOR GIVEAWAY!
The clock is ticking down for the giveaway of THE PROUD BASTARDS. Click on the book's thumbnail and it will take you to the page where you can sign up to win an autographed copy. GOOD LUCK TO ALL!
November 12, 2013
NEW GIVEAWAY!
In a belated honor to Veteran's Day, I'm offering two autographed copies of my Vietnam memoir, THE PROUD BASTARDS. It's remained in print over twenty years. It's been called "As powerful and compelling a battlefield memoir as any ever written, Helms's "grunt's-eye" view of the Vietnam War, the men who fought it, and the mindless chaos that surrounded it, is truly a modern military classic."
Good luck all who enter!
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Good luck all who enter!
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Michael's Musings
The giveaway for my Vietnam memoir, THE PROUD BASTARDS, ends on Halloween! If you'd like to add a signed copy to your Trick or Treat bag, then click on the book's thumbnail which will take you to the
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