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July 22, 2016

“Lots of action and fun!” –One Book Two

Don’t you just love it when something turns out even better than you expected? Me too. And I’m happy to report that the fine ladies over at One Book Two had that exact experience when they read my book. Here’s what they said: “It Happened One Doomsday is a fun read, a great popcorn book. It’s a […]
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Published on July 22, 2016 07:48

July 21, 2016

“Engaging urban fantasy” –Library Journal

This is crazy. Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, RT Book Reviews — those are all big-name places. Some writers spend their entire careers metaphorically waving their arms, hoping to catch the attention of these literary heavy hitters. When one of them singles you out, even with a bad review, that officially says that you’re a Real Author. […]
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Published on July 21, 2016 07:51

July 20, 2016

“The end of the world shouldn’t be this much fun!” –Qwillery

Check out this fabulous review from The Qwillery: “It Happened One Doomsday is a delight! It’s a fabulous blend of humor, Urban Fantasy and biblical prophecy with a touch of romance. The end of the world shouldn’t be this much fun!” But there’s more! They also interviewed Yours Truly. I talked frankly about: – What inspired me […]
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Published on July 20, 2016 07:19

July 19, 2016

Win a “magic crystal” at The BiblioSanctum!

In my new book, IT HAPPENED ONE DOOMSDAY, I wanted to create an utterly unique system of magic. By chance, I had a conversation with Dan Aykroyd from Ghostbusters, who’s a big believer in the metaphysical properties of crystals. Weird. But weird stuff inspires me, so I decided to explore the idea of crystal magic… […]
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Published on July 19, 2016 08:17

July 18, 2016

Book Signing at the Tattered Cover 7/19/16 at 7 PM

Come meet me! I’ll be reading and signing IT HAPPENED ONE DOOMSDAY at the venerable Tattered Cover book store in Aspen Grove. Come see, handle (and enter to WIN) the actual crystals Dru uses to cast her magic… Hear me read what is possibly the funniest scene ever written about a spandex t-shirt… Learn the surprising […]
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Published on July 18, 2016 08:01

Tomorrow: Book Signing and Giveaway at the Tattered Cover

Come join me tomorrow! I’ll be reading and signing IT HAPPENED ONE DOOMSDAY at the venerable Tattered Cover book store in Aspen Grove. Come see, handle (and enter to WIN) the actual crystals Dru uses to cast her magic… Hear me read what is possibly the funniest scene ever written about a spandex t-shirt… Learn the surprising […]
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Published on July 18, 2016 08:01

July 15, 2016

July 16 signing at Barnes and Noble Colorado Mills

This weekend, come meet me at Barnes & Noble in Denver West Village (right across from Colorado Mills). Besides signing books, I’ll also have a live demo of the actual crystals Dru uses in the book to fight demons and other creatures of darkness. Just wait til you see what a natural selenite wand looks like when […]
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Published on July 15, 2016 07:54

July 14, 2016

“Magical” crystal giveaway PLUS win a paperback book!

The amazing Anya over at OnStarshipsAndDragonWings.com is giving away a copy of IT HAPPENED ONE DOOMSDAY in paperback. Which is awesome But there’s a very cool bonus: She’s also giving away an actual real-life galena crystal. Just like the one Dru uses to fight demons in the book. Imagine winning that! But you’ll have to […]
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Published on July 14, 2016 07:41

July 12, 2016

The wait is over. It Happened One Doomsday has just been released!

This is phenomenal. IT HAPPENED ONE DOOMSDAY just went on sale this morning, and already Amazon has almost run out. There are only a few left in stock. So go get yours while you can! And if you can’t get it through Amazon today, don’t worry — it’s the perfect chance to go support your friendly local […]
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Published on July 12, 2016 07:00

July 8, 2016

Book signing at Lakewood Barnes & Noble

Can’t make it to the Tattered Cover on July 19? No worries. I’ll also be at Barnes & Noble in Denver West Village on Saturday, July 16. Besides signing books, I’ll also have a live demo of the actual crystals Dru uses in the book to fight demons and other creatures of darkness. Just wait til […]
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Published on July 08, 2016 08:00