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An Ode to the Library

"Without libraries what have we? We have no past and no future." - Ray BradburyMy mom introduced me to the public library when I was an impressionable wee lad, and I remember being amazed by how many books there were, and that we were allowed to take them home with us. As a teen, I'd bike over to the local library every week or so, and while in college, if I wasn't busy shooting pool, I would

Supporting Indie Authors

Without the powerful marketing machine of those BIG publishers behind us, what do indie authors need most? Exposure. The more readers who discover our work, the better. Word of mouth and multi-author promotions are great, but sometimes we need that little extra push. So this year, I'll be doing my part each month, sharing books by folks who write in some of the same genres I do.First up, we have

January Reading Deals

Check out these multi-author book promotions. You're sure to find something you like:Captivating Stories        Cozy Mysteries        Into the ShadowsSci-Fi Series Sale        Sci-Fi & Fantasy Sale        Escape into AdventureNew Year, New Reads        Collections &

Year in Review: 2024

I started out the year strong, editing the first book in my Dome City Investigations trilogy and getting it ready for an early February release, which went well. Then I started working on the sequel, which also went fairly well; I had it drafted, revised, edited, and polished up for its June release date with time to spare. All I had left to do was write the third book, scheduled to greet

December Book Promos

Check out these multi-author book promotions. You're sure to find something you like:Kobo Plus Bookfair          KU Sci-Fi & Fantasy          The Sound of StoriesCollections, Anthologies & Box Sets          Kobo Plus FantasyUneasy & Uncomfortable Reads          Stocking Up on

$ale

A bunch of my books are currently on sale for only 99¢ each, and most of my $4.99 titles are marked down to $2.99. How about that? Consider it an early Christmas present. Peace on Earth, goodwill toward everybody, and cheap reads! Unfortunately, I haven't been doing much writing these days—the new day job is still kicking me in the heinie—but I'm hopeful that will change this

Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sale

Details HereThe slang term "based" has a lot of connotations in our world today, but as it relates to my storytelling, I like this definition: "to be yourself and not care about how others view you." I'm not interested in what the establishment, legacy publishers, or cultural gatekeepers might think of my work. That's why I make a habit of joining the Based Book Sale every quarter, because most

Black Friday Sale

Details HereThe slang term "based" has a lot of connotations in our world today, but as it relates to my storytelling, I like this definition: "to be yourself and not care about how others view you." I'm not interested in what the establishment, legacy publishers, or cultural gatekeepers might think of my work. That's why I make a habit of joining the Based Book Sale every quarter, because most

Fall Book Promos

Check out these November multi-author book promotions. You're sure to find something you like:Grab Bag Promo        Cozy Mysteries Sales EventSci-Fi & Space Series        Compelling MysteriesMurder & Mayhem        Mystery, Thriller, Suspense SaleThe Sound of Stories        Mayhem &

Free Download

What's spookier than an old-fashioned murder mystery with a twist? Download your free copy of my novel Murders at the Manor and prepare yourself for an Agatha Christie-style tale of intrigue with a quirky protagonist and a cast of unforgettable characters. Quick! They're dropping like flies...Amazon        Apple        Barnes & Noble