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What Do You Prefer I Send You in My Newsletter

I wrote and emailed a newsletter on life purpose for close to twenty years and pretty much knew what my readers wanted to receive. Now, as an author of visionary fiction and nonfiction, I’d like to provide readers as much as possible with what they want to receive. So, help me out by checking ALL […]

Protected: Using Visual Character Boards in my Prewriting

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

OJB's supernatural thriller, Babble, selected for Kindle Scout

Kindle Scout – American Idol for Indie Authors
Will you help me be discovered?

Yep, my dog, Argos, and I are doing our happy dance today. Why? Because my newest supernatural thriller, Babble, has just been accepted into Kindle Scout! This book has been a joy to write in collaboration with many awesome Launch Team members who were so kind and generous with their time and talents helping as proofers and beta readers. (Thanks, once again.)

But being accepted to Kindle Scout is just the first step. Now, it’s time for people (like you) to “nominate” it to receive a Kindle Scout agreement. As a Scout, the next great story is in your hands, and of course, I’d love for it to be Babble.

Here’s where to go on the internet to learn more about Babble:

https://kindlescout.amazon.com/p/10OYUL4J0RUUY

The more readers who nominate it, the better the chances that it’ll be published by Amazon, and if that happens you’ll see Argos and me taking our happy dance to a whole new level. So, will you please take just a few minutes to check out Babble? If you like what you read, nominate it, and then share the link with as many of your friends as possible. (Here’s an image you can share on social media, if you’re so inclined. Just click the link and then drag the image to your desktop. Easy, peasy. )

Want some more good news, (and why it’s cool to be a Kindle Scout)? As a thank you from Kindle Scout and the authors you support, you will receive an early, free copy of all the Kindle Scout books you nominated that are published. Here’s some “fine print” to be aware of:

Your participation in Kindle Scout is limited to three nominations at any given time and one nomination per book. You may remove a book from Your Nominations panel any time during the 30-day campaign for that book. If a book is in Your Nominations panel on the last day of the campaign for that book, your nomination for that book will be counted.

So, PLEASE keep Babble in Your Nomination panel until its campaign ends on September 9th.

P.S. If you’re unfamiliar with Kindle Scout, here’s where you can learn how to become a scout:

https://kindlescout.amazon.com/about

P.S.S. Enjoy the first three chapters of Babble right here:

https://kindlescout.amazon.com/p/10OYUL4J0RUUY

One More tidbit for SF Fans
Both books in the FreeForm technothriller series

for just 99 cents

But only this week. Here’s the deal. FreeForm (book one) is FREE today and tomorrow, August 10th & 11th on Amazon (USA only). FreeForm Reborn (book two) is available on pre-order for just 99 cents until August 15th. Just drop by Amazon today to pick up book one for free, then order book two so you’ll be ready to continue the adventure when it comes out the first of next week.

Here are the links:

FreeForm (book one)

FreeForm Reborn (book two)

OJB’s supernatural thriller, Babble, selected for Kindle Scout

Kindle Scout – American Idol for Indie Authors Will you help me be discovered? Yep, my dog, Argos, and I are doing our happy dance today. Why? Because my newest supernatural thriller, Babble, has just been accepted into Kindle Scout! This book has been a joy to write in collaboration with many awesome Launch Team […]

Protected: OJB’s supernatural thriller, Babble, selected for Kindle Scout

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

Weaving 2 Book Series Together – Brilliant or Really Bad Idea?

A little over a year ago I had, what I thought at the time was a brilliant idea to weave together the Kindred Series (Seeds of a New Birth, etc.) with the FreeForm series. After all, both storylines have at their core the mishaps that can take place with genetic engineering. The more I looked […]

Blood Ivory (My Research Continues)

I’m resuming my research and “pre-writing” for book #3 of the Zak Bates Eco-adventure series with the working title of Ivory (also considering Blood Ivory). Still trying to come up with a palatable way to share about the terrible crime of ivory poaching that is endangering the elephant populations of the world in a way […]

A Blog for Readers & Writers AlikeReally? Yes, and here’...

A Blog for Readers & Writers Alike

Really? Yes, and here’s why. As an indie author, I realize readers are the lifeblood of what I do. Recently, I also discovered how much I enjoy connecting with people who enjoy reading, especially when they enjoy reading my books. And while not all readers are also writers many are, so this blog is for both avid readers and writers (and even readers who aspire to become successful writers).

What You’ll Find Here

Well, quite a lot. I’ve been a professional writer for over twenty-five years and have maintained this blog for close to half that time. The easiest way to find out what’s already here is to scroll down the page and look for the Categories list. Check out the ones that look most interesting.

But here’s the thing:

I really want to know what you want me to write about on this blog.

Do you want more about what it’s like to be an author? Or maybe more about the characters of a particular series? How about tools and resources available today for writers? Or the impact that readers can make on authors?

My inquiring mind really wants to know so let me hear from you.

How to Keep Up to Date

I have a confession. I break some of the cardinal blogging  rules. I don’t write blog posts on a set schedule, and I tend to be sporadic. Maybe someday I’ll change, but until that day comes, you can stay abreast when a new post is made. Just look to the right sidebar for OPTION #2.  Enter your email address, and you’ll receive a nifty email message whenever a new article is posted. Easy peezy.

I started this with one of my favorite quotes (in the graphic) about the power of language. I’ll close with a second favorite quote:

“I don’t think writers are sacred, but words are. They deserve respect. If you get the right ones in the right order, you might nudge the world a little or make a poem that children will speak for you when you are dead” — Tom Stoppard

 

A Blog for Readers & Writers Alike Really? Yes, and here’...

A Blog for Readers & Writers Alike Really? Yes, and here’s why. As an indie author, I realize readers are the lifeblood of what I do. Recently, I also discovered how much I enjoy connecting with people who enjoy reading, especially when they enjoy reading my books. And while not all readers are also writers […]

A Blog for Readers & Writers

A Blog for Readers & Writers Alike Really? Yes, and here’s why. As an indie author, I realize readers are the lifeblood of what I do. Recently, I also discovered how much I enjoy connecting with people who enjoy reading, especially when they enjoy reading my books. And while not all readers are also writers […]