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Missing New England

I can’t believe how much I’ve missed New England. I live in South Florida, where the natural beauty is stunning, but there’s nothing like spring, summer, and fall in the Northeast. This is where I grew up, went to school, fell in love, and started my family. Perhaps that’s why I’m always drawn here.

I love where I live now too. The warm weather, beautiful beaches, and tropical scenery of Florida is incredible, but most of my family is still here in New England. I guess that’s why I enjoy my visits up here so much.

I’m sure those of you who have started your lives somewhere, then moved on to another part of the country can relate to what I’m saying. You might love the place you currently live now, but it’s always nice coming home.

G.C. Riley

Next Book on the Way

Hello friends. I know it’s been a while since you’ve heard from me. Since I posted last, I’ve had a few dramatic setbacks. Some good, some bad. I’ve been battling an illness the last few weeks, but have no fear, everything is good now. Unfortunately, I didn’t get much writing done while I was sick. That’s the bad news.

Right now, I’m not in Florida. I’m in the Northeast. Boston, to be exact. I live in South Florida now, but I’m originally from New England. It’s wonderful up here this time of year, but I’m not on vacation. I’m here for a couple of graduations. Two of my sons and my nephew are graduating, and I’m up here for the ceremonies.

My nephew is graduating with a masters degree in chemical engineering, my middle son is graduating with a masters degree in bio-pharmaceuticals, and my oldest son has finished dental school. (Yes, a dentist in the family.) I’m still waiting to see what field my youngest son and my niece get into.

I went to college myself, but these kids make me feel dumb. Things have changed so much these days. It just seems like you have to take your education much farther to get anywhere.

I’ll be up here for another week, and I plan on continuing with work, but you know how it is when you go back home. Everyone wants to see you, and lots of family events and get togethers take place. I’m not complaining. I’ve missed them all so very much, but working at my normal pace is going to be a challenge.

However, here’s the good news for those of you waiting for the fourth book in the Bullets & Doves series. Even with all these delays, most of the first draft is finished. Just a few more short chapters, an epilogue, and I’ll have it all wrapped up. Then a couple of weeks for the edit, and I figure I should have the book for sale–or download for you kindle unlimited people–by early June.

Sorry this book took a bit longer than usual, but all these things that popped up really slowed things down. The worst was the illness. I had factored in the trip to New England, but when I got sick, it just pushed everything back. Also, this book is a bit longer than the others, so that added to the time delay as well.

Everything is now back on track, and like I said before, you should be able to read the fourth book by the beginning of June. Thank you for making this series so popular. I hope you are all having a magnificent spring. Until next time.

G.C. Riley

Update for 04-12-2023

Hello friends. Things are going well and on schedule with the fourth book in the Bullets & Doves series. However, as we all know, things happen and life sometimes gets in the way. In another post, I might have mentioned this one would be ready for release by late April.

That might have been a bit premature of me to say. I’m probably going to take a few extra days for this book. There’s a lot of story to tell in this one, and the first draft is definitely going to be longer than the other books in the series. When I edit the whole thing, it just might be shaved down, but it’s an intricate story with a lot of things to consider. We don’t want any loose ends, now do we.

So, taking all that into consideration, I’m probably looking at an early May release. The story itself is going very well, and practically writing itself. I’ll have it out to you just as soon as I can. Thanks.

G.C. Riley

Interesting Sunrise

Hello friends. It was an interesting sunrise over the sea this morning. (If you’re wondering, I really do get up that early) I thought I’d share this picture with you. I used to love sunsets, but ever since I moved to South Florida, I’ve really come to appreciate sunrises.

I took this shot as I was having my morning coffee earlier today before I got down to work. Whether you live in the city, country, in the mountains, or near the ocean, I’m sure you have opportunities to take nice shots as well. Whenever the chance presents itself, do yourself a favor and take the time to snap the pic. It just may be an award-winning photo.

Everything is going well and on schedule. I’m well past the halfway point in the first draft of my next book already. I should have it out for sale by the end of the month. See my previous post/update for more info.

G.C. Riley

Update for 04-02-2023

Hello friends. Just a quick update. I’m about halfway through the first draft of the 4th book in Bullets & Doves. I should be finished in a couple of weeks. Then maybe a week or two to edit it, and it should be ready for release by late April or early May.

I have to admit, I’m having a lot of fun writing this one. Like usual, it’s another classic western with a fair bit of romance. After all, a western isn’t a western without strong male and female characters, right? However, this story is a bit different. It centers around a hunt for gold. Hope you like it. Take care, and until next time.

G.C. Riley

Lazy Sunday

Hi friends. It’s just one of those lazy Sundays. I’m lying around the house watching some golf on TV when I should be doing a bit of housework. Okay, okay, don’t be too hard on me. At least I got the laundry done.

I hope you are all having an enjoyable Sunday wherever you are. BTW, I have already started work on the fourth book in Bullets & Doves. Rough estimates—I should have it out for you by late April to early May. I’ll give you a more reliable estimate in a few days. Have a great rest of the weekend.

G.C. Riley

McCabe’s Last Stand Available for Sale

Hello friends. I am proud to announce McCabe’s Last Stand: The Trial of Cassie Dodd is now available for sale. It is also available in Kindle Unlimited for the time being as well, so go ahead and download it ASAP. This is the third book in the Bullets & Doves series, and it was a heck of a lot of fun to write. I sincerely hope you enjoy it. Nothing gives me more pleasure than when I hear from one of my readers telling me how much they like my books.

I’m sorry I missed my deadline by about a week, but I had visitors recently. My son and his girlfriend came down here to South Florida from Boston for a brief vacation. I had not seen them in quite a while, so I just had to put things on hold and enjoy spending some time with them.

I still have a few loose ends to tie up, but rest assured, I’m already working on the plot for the fourth book in Bullets & Doves. A rough estimate for that release would probably be sometime in mid- to end of April. I actually want to have five books completed by the time summer rolls around, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

By the sales numbers and pages read, I can see that Bullets & Doves is turning out to be a huge success. Like I’ve said in other posts, I plan on writing many more books in this series. Don’t let that intimidate you, however. As most of you already know, these books are standalone, and can be read in any order.

Once again, thank you for everything. You are the best readers any author can ever hope to have. Take care.

G.C. Riley

Update for 02-14-2023

Hello friends. Everything is on schedule. The third book in the Bullets & Doves series will be out late this week or early next week. I’ve got a couple of chapters left to edit and I should be done. After that, it’s just a matter of formatting and uploading, which does not take long.

I would have been done much sooner, but I’ve got some guests coming this week and I’m running around getting ready for their visit. I think I’ll take some time off during the week they’re here. I need a bit of a break. I’ve been going at it without rest since October. Barely took any time off during Thanksgiving and Christmas.

That’s okay, however. The hard work is paying off and I’m glad you’re enjoying the series so much. Thanks again. Until the next post.

G.C. Riley

Good News for Bullets & Doves Series

Hello friends. As most of you know, the Bullets & Doves series is still fairly new. However, I have to say how happy I am with its success. The series is doing phenomenally well. As a matter of fact, it has exceeded my expectations in more ways than I can begin to tell you in just a short post.

I thank you for reading and enjoying these stories as much as you have been. With the extremely positive response I’ve been getting from this series, I plan on taking it as far as I possibly can, with many more books to come.

By the way, I am halfway through editing the third book in the series. If all goes well, it should be available either late next week or early the following week. Get ready, because there’s another great story for you to read on the horizon. Hopefully, you’ll find this one as entertaining as you found the first two.

G.C. Riley

Update for 02-04-2023

Good news friends. The first draft of the third book in Bullets & Doves is complete. Now I’ll take about two weeks for the edit, getting the cover together, and all the other things. Then I’ll upload it to Amazon.

So as you can see, I’m still on track for my mid-February release as I’d stated before. Other than that, I wish the weather was better here in South Florida this weekend. (Windy and rainy) But then I can’t really complain. I understand there’s a cold snap that has moved into some parts of the country. Stay warm and protect exposed skin. I’ve had frostbite and I can honestly say it’s not fun.

Until next time…

G.C. Riley