G.B. Ralph's Blog, page 12
October 31, 2024
Writing my next book on the train to Wellington
There’s nothing quite like writing (or reading!) a book while the world passes by.
Earlier this week I spent the day in the capital and thought I’d share a bit of what I got up to, including some thoughts on my next book, Fright on Stage Right.
The short video is the same across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, so feel free to pick your preferred platform:
TikTokInstagramFacebookI’ve embedded the video below where possible (note: you might need to unmute the video to hear ...
October 15, 2024
Visit Milverton for the first time for next to nothing
Have you visited Milverton? You’re always welcome to explore this enchanting small New Zealand town, of course, but this week the Americans and the Brits can meet Addison, Jake, Mabel, Keith, and all the other residents of Milverton for next to nothing!
Check out Murder on Milverton Square on sale this week (15–21 Oct 2024) only:
99c at Amazon.com99p at Amazon.co.ukWhy is the book only on sale in the US and UK? Because those are the marketplaces where Amazon offers publishers...
October 11, 2024
Paperback proofs of Death in Douglas Glade
The paperback proof copies of Death in Douglas Glade – my latest cosy mystery with very slow-burn gay romance – have arrived!
So, what’s next? I’ll check through the book, then if everything’s looking good I’ll submit it for final quality control / review, and then (finally!) it’ll be released!
Can’t wait till then? You’re in luck as the Kindle ebook is already out and ready for readers: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon DE | Amazon AU (NZ)
Saturday is New Zealand Bookshop Day
It’s bookshop day tomorrow! Make sure you visit your local bookshop to see what’s going on. Of course, if you’re in my neck of the woods, you are also most welcome to visit my local bookshop, Bruce McKenzie Booksellers:
Bookshop Day chalkboard (Photo: Bruce McKenzie Booksellers)And would you look at what’s in this lovely stack of books they’ve put together:
Stack of books by Palmerston North authors (Photo: Bruce McKenzie Booksellers)If you need a hint, I was referring to the firs...
October 8, 2024
Palmy Drag Fest: Rainbow Fair and Drag Show
I had a fabulous time at the Palmy Drag Fest Rainbow Fair on Saturday. I shared a table with my friend and fellow author A J Lancaster! We enjoyed performances every half an hour or so from the gorgeous Miss Terri Doll, Ann Arkii, and so many more talented queens!
And of course we sold books, signed books, and gave away bookmarks. A big highlight for me was chatting with readers, especially those who bought the first book last year, loved it, and now needed the...
October 6, 2024
Bookish newsletters featuring Death in Douglas Glade
The Fussy Librarian, Bargain Booksy, and Book Adrenaline have been featuring my latest cosy mystery over the past few days. It’s so great to see Death in Douglas Glade getting out to even more readers! Keen to see what Addison gets up to in his latest misadventure in Milverton?
Buy Death in Douglas GladeThe Fussy Librarian
Bargain Booksy
Book Adrenaline
Death in Douglas Glade (The Milverton Mysteries #3)
Buy Death in Douglas GladeKindle / ebook
October 3, 2024
LGBTQ books at the Palmy Drag Fest Rainbow Fair tomorrow
Books and things all packed up and ready for the Palmy Drag Fest Rainbow Fair tomorrow! I’ll be there with my friend and fellow author A J Lancaster where we’ll be chatting with readers, selling books, signing books, and enjoying drag performances throughout the day. I hope to see you there!
What? Palmy Drag Fest Rainbow FairWhen? 10am–2pm, Sat 5 Oct 2024Where? Palmerston North Conference and Function Centre, 354 Main Street, Palmerston North 4410More info? Check out the Palm...
October 2, 2024
#1 Best Seller in LGBTQ+ Mystery: Death in Douglas Glade
Earlier we topped the LGBTQ+ Mystery New Releases chart. Amazing! But guess what? Death in Douglas Glade has gone and raised the stakes by nabbing the №1 spot on another chart: LGBTQ+ Mystery BEST SELLERS!
Let me tell you, my gob is well and truly smacked. The book still hasn’t even been out for 24 hours yet!
Click through to see Death in Douglas Glade for yourself on Amazon.com, but be quick because the charts are updated frequently!
Death in Douglas Glade on Amazon.com
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#1 New Release in LGBTQ+ Mystery: Death in Douglas Glade
Orange badge alert! It’s brilliant to see so many readers enthusiastic for Addison’s latest misadventure in Milverton. It hasn’t even been out for 24 hours yet!
Click through to see Death in Douglas Glade for yourself on Amazon.com, but be quick because the charts are updated frequently!
Death in Douglas Glade on Amazon.com
Amazon Hot New Releases in LGBTQ+ MysteryOr, if you’re outside the US like me, and you use a different Amazon website, you can still check the book o...
Out now: Death in Douglas Glade (The Milverton Mysteries #3)
My latest cosy mystery set in Aotearoa New Zealand with very slow-burn gay/MM romance is out in the wild!
Death in Douglas Glade (The Milverton Mysteries #3) is out now!To everyone who pre-ordered the ebook: thank you so much! You should have your copy ready and waiting on your Kindle. How do I know this? Because I’ve received excited messages from readers who’ve already started!
Haven’t got your copy? It’s not too late…
Buy Death in Douglas GladeBut what about other formats? ...
