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October 31, 2015
The Fall of Man – Post-Apocalyptic Book Review
Author J.V. Roberts has weaved together an exciting post-apocalyptic world inThe Fall of Man, the first book in The Saboteur Chronicles.
The premise of this world is that after the bombs fell, there were two factions—the Union and the Rebels. There was a war between them, but there’s now a shaky truce between them.
The depiction of the two sides and how both can be equally ugly was one of the best parts of the book. There are shades of countless similar conflicts that humanity has been throug...
October 19, 2015
Vanguard #8 available now!
We’re now at the halfway point of season two, and everything begins to change here! Various pieces are falling into place that will set up not only the season finale, but also answer questions and prepare for what promises to be an explosive third season!
In the latest episode, Zenith and Lee Parker have remained at Vanguard’s former base, the Atlas, ever since the team was disbanded. And they’re not alone! If you’ve read the previous episode, then you already know the other surprising inhabi...
October 10, 2015
Want Free Books?
Who doesn’t love free books?
Well, I’m giving you a chance to get all the free books you can handle. I’m starting up an Advance Review Team. What this means is that you’ll receive free copies of my books before they’re released so you can have a chance to read them and post a review once they go live on Amazon.
Reviews are one of the most important things for indie authors.Abook with a review count in the single (or low double) digits will have a very difficult time gaining any sort of tracti...
October 7, 2015
Fat Vampire review
Fat Vampire starts off really good. The first book in the series is without a doubt the best. Anyone who’s listened to the Self Publishing Podcast or Better Off Undead/Worst Show Ever knows that Johnny B. Truant is a really witty guy, and that definitely shines through in this book. There were so many lines that had me chuckling and the scene when Reginald is running had me in stitches.
As the series goes on, the humor becomes a lot more subdued. While this is made up for in a really intrigui...
October 5, 2015
Vanguard #7 out now!
The second season ofVanguard continues inVanguard #7: The Experts, available now on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited!
With Vanguard disbanded in the wake of the Red Fist incident, Gunsmith has found new work with Cerberus, a global peace-keeping organization designed to keep specials in check. But an investigation into the remnants of the Red Fist turns up a surprising fact—the director of Cerberus has been using a strike team to round up specials and imprison them without cause or trial!
Now Guns...
September 24, 2015
Make a writing schedule
Answer the following questions:
If youcan’t rattle off the answers to these questions right away or if you don’t have the answers written down somewhere easily accessible, then we’ve got a problem.
As much as you might hate them, the truth is that we need deadlines.Humans love to procrastinate. If we don’t haveregular deadlines, then we...
September 21, 2015
Vanguard #6 available now!
The second season ofVanguard begins right here withVanguard #6: Freak Island!
In the fallout of the Red Fist’s attack, Vanguard has been disbanded and replaced by an international peacekeeping organization. Shift has tried to return to her old life, but found the transition from superhero back to high school student a difficult one. But when she learns of the existence of an island for specials, she enlists the help of her former teammate, Sharkskin, to investigate. Is this a paradise for spe...
September 18, 2015
Why I joined Kindle Unlimited
Back when Kindle Unlimited was first announced, I said I wasn’t going to join it. The reasons were that I didn’t like the idea ofgiving Amazon exclusivity over my content and also because I didn’t like the royalty pay-out of a flat rate per book regardless of the book’s price. Compared to the competing subscription services of Oyster and Scribd (which pay you a percentage of the book’s list price), I didn’t think KU was very healthy.
But that was then and this is now. Amazon has since change...
September 11, 2015
Vanguard Season 1 on sale for 99¢!
The second season ofVanguard launches on September 21st but if you haven’t yet picked up the first season, then I’ve got good news.
For this weekend only (September 12-13),Vanguard: The Complete First Season will be on sale for just99¢!
To put this in perspective,the season compilation normally carries a $4.99 price tag. That means you’re getting this set for 80% off!
This is all part of author Patty Jansen’s Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Specials, so head on over there to look at all the...
September 7, 2015
Writing Fast
Stephen King recently wrote an opinion piece forThe New York Times entitled “Can A Novelist Be Too Productive?”In it, he addresses the myth by many in the literary community that being a prolific writer equals being a bad writer.
This is one of those myths that just won’t die and I have no idea why it continues to be perpetuated.Think for a minute about the other arts. A person who wants to be a painter is encouraged to paint a lot. A person who wants to be a musician is encouraged to practic...
