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March 5, 2012
Last Day
Today is the last day to get the HALLAM Collection Free on Amazon. Link is in the post below.
March 3, 2012
Free this Weekend on Amazon
HALLAM COLLECTION includes:
"Hallam", is the first appearance of Lucas Hallam, a cowboy who has outlived the days of the old west to become a gun-toting private eye and stuntman in the early days of motion pictures in California. Originally published in The Eye's Have It, 1984.
In "The Blue Burro", Hallam's search for a kidnapping victim leads him to a shady bordertown nightclub and plunges him into a deadly tangle of international intrigue with high stakes. Originally published in LONE STAR LAW in 2005.
"Ladysmith", an adventure from Hallam's days as a Pinkerton agent that was originally published in GUNS OF THE WEST in 2002, finds him delivering a legacy for an old friend who has passed away, a chore that has him riding right into unexpected danger.
"Hollywood Flesh", published in The Book of all Flesh 2001. It's a good thing Lucas Hallam is a hard-headed old cowboy and doesn't believe in such nonsense as Zombies, or this case might give him nightmares.
34,000 words.
"Hallam", is the first appearance of Lucas Hallam, a cowboy who has outlived the days of the old west to become a gun-toting private eye and stuntman in the early days of motion pictures in California. Originally published in The Eye's Have It, 1984.
In "The Blue Burro", Hallam's search for a kidnapping victim leads him to a shady bordertown nightclub and plunges him into a deadly tangle of international intrigue with high stakes. Originally published in LONE STAR LAW in 2005.
"Ladysmith", an adventure from Hallam's days as a Pinkerton agent that was originally published in GUNS OF THE WEST in 2002, finds him delivering a legacy for an old friend who has passed away, a chore that has him riding right into unexpected danger.
"Hollywood Flesh", published in The Book of all Flesh 2001. It's a good thing Lucas Hallam is a hard-headed old cowboy and doesn't believe in such nonsense as Zombies, or this case might give him nightmares.
34,000 words.
Two More L.J. Washburn Westerns Now Available
On Amazon
On Barnes and Noble for the NookEPITAPH coming soon
Epitaph is the first appearance of Hank Littleton, Buffalo Newcomb, and his possum Stink. Buffalo and Stink reappear in Riders of the Monte. Hank Littleton shows back up in Bandera Pass.
Not sure why Barnes and Noble has the old cover for the link. If you follow the link on the cover, it shows the new cover on the Nook page.
The three western novels were originally published as M. Evans hardbacks in the late 80's and early 90's.
On Barnes and Noble for the NookEPITAPH coming soon
Epitaph is the first appearance of Hank Littleton, Buffalo Newcomb, and his possum Stink. Buffalo and Stink reappear in Riders of the Monte. Hank Littleton shows back up in Bandera Pass.
Not sure why Barnes and Noble has the old cover for the link. If you follow the link on the cover, it shows the new cover on the Nook page.The three western novels were originally published as M. Evans hardbacks in the late 80's and early 90's.
February 29, 2012
Now Available!
February 24, 2012
Coming Soon: The 4th Literary Tour Mystery!
My fourth Delilah Dickinson Literary Tour Mystery, FOR WHOM THE FUNERAL BELL TOLLS, will be released next week. This one finds Delilah taking a tour group to Key West to visit Ernest Hemingway's home there. Of course, things don't go exactly as planned, and when someone winds up dead, Delilah has to turn detective again. Delilah is great fun to write, and I had a really good time with this one.
February 4, 2012
"Hallam", a 10,000 word story is the first appearance of ...
"Hallam", a 10,000 word story is the first appearance of Lucas Hallam, a cowboy who has outlived the days of the old west to become a gun-toting private eye and stuntman in the early days of motion pictures in California. Originally published in The Eye's Have It, 1984.
"Hollywood Flesh", a 7000 word story was published in The Book of all Flesh 2001. It's a good thing Lucas Hallam is a hard-headed old cowboy and doesn't believe in such nonsense as Zombies, or this case might give him nightmares.
Available free today only for the Kindle.
January 16, 2012
Review Blues
I received a one star review on the first novel of my urban fantasy series, Witch Got Your Tongue, because the reviewer thought it had a cliff hanger ending. The person even admitted it was a pretty good story but still gave it only one star. This is a series, and some things were resolved, but I did leave it open for many more books in the future. Is that no longer allowed in series? The only real thing left unresolved was something that will be an ongoing battle for the main character. I let the reviews about it not being a novel but a novella roll off my shoulders. Well, other than griping to James. It is 45,000 words. That is not a novella. It's a short novel, and I was very clear about that in the description by posting the number of pages in the trade paperback. Now I get complaints that it's a half novel that doesn't end. I really want to know if this is something that actually bothers readers, or if it just makes you want to read the next book.
Also, any readers willing to review the book, either on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or on a blog, send me your email address with the type of file you would need, and I'll send you a Kindle file, Word file, or PDF. livia@flash.net .
January 9, 2012
Big Earl Will Ride Again
Finally put the last of the Christmas decorations in storage yesterday. I had them boxed up for a while now, but a cold slowed down the process of getting them put away. That's always the sad part of the holidays. It means they are officially over. I had a lot of fun buying presents this year. My husband James is always the hardest to buy for, and I even surprised him this year. He loves to read, especially older books. Right before our last anniversary I bought him a collection of pulps. He wouldn't buy them, so I bought them telling him I'd have presents for life. A box of these pulps was what he expected to receive, but he hasn't cleared a spot upstairs to put more shelves, so I went a completely different direction. I bought him a costume. I found a place to buy old west clothing and bought him a vest, shirt, and pants. Then I hit Ebay and found a hat to go with the outfit and even some spiffy boots. I'm sure you're all wondering why would this make a good Christmas present. It goes back to writing. Many years ago James came up with a series featuring Judge Big Earl Stark. Pocket books decided to use an old west photo of James for the cover of the first book. James is planning on writing a new Big Earl novel this summer. It's going to need a cover. A new Big Earl photo will work great for the cover of the new book, so with the costume, Big Earl will ride again. Fun stuff. His birthday is early in June and probably before he'll have time to write the book . . . I wonder if I should get him a horse . . .
November 22, 2011
November 20, 2011
More Nice Reviews
Over on Debbie's Book Bag she has this to say about The Gingerbread Bump-Off
Livia J. Washburn brings readers a great holiday themed cozy just in time for ... Livia J. Washburn has a great sense of community and small town involvement. ...
She is having a giveaway so check it out.
And of all places, you can find a 4 1/2 star review of Witch Got Your Tongue over on Coated Tongue Causes.
This is a fast, entertaining book, and there's bound to be a sequel along soon.
I just wanted to add that there will be a sequel, A Peck of Pickled Warlocks, but at this time I'm working on the 4th Literary Tour Mystery featuring the man's man Ernest Hemingway, For Whom the Funeral Bell Tolls.
If you can't find the books locally, they are available through Amazon.
Kindle Trade Trade Kindle
Livia J. Washburn brings readers a great holiday themed cozy just in time for ... Livia J. Washburn has a great sense of community and small town involvement. ...
She is having a giveaway so check it out.
And of all places, you can find a 4 1/2 star review of Witch Got Your Tongue over on Coated Tongue Causes.
This is a fast, entertaining book, and there's bound to be a sequel along soon.
I just wanted to add that there will be a sequel, A Peck of Pickled Warlocks, but at this time I'm working on the 4th Literary Tour Mystery featuring the man's man Ernest Hemingway, For Whom the Funeral Bell Tolls.
If you can't find the books locally, they are available through Amazon.
Kindle Trade Trade Kindle
