J. Kent Messum's Blog, page 2

NEW WEBSITE!

Hi Everyone!

I'm both pleased and proud to present to you my new redesigned website! It's had a hell of a make-over.

Drop by and check it out. There's lots of articles, book reviews, interviews, and of course much on my two novels HUSK and BAIT!

Enjoy! 😀

*If you're viewing on your smartphone, scroll down and select the 'mobile' option for better viewing.

http://www.jkentmessum.com/

The Angry Author

Hey everyone,

I'm starting a youtube program called 'The Angry Author' where I basically go on funny rants about writing and the publishing business. The first episode is up for your viewing pleasure! With 10 shots of whisky, I discuss my '10 Tips For Writing'.

Enjoy,

J. Kent Messum

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvSdG...

Wag The Fox Interview

Hey everyone,

I recently did a fun interview with WAG THE FOX. Lots of cool questions about my latest novel Husk, writing, and life as an author. Check out my answers at the following link:

https://waggingthefox.blogspot.ca/201...

Enjoy!

J. Kent Messum

News from the New York Journal Of Books

Guess who just became a reviewer for the New York Journal Of Books?!

http://www.nyjournalofbooks.com/revie...

It was quite flattering to be asked to do this. I'm honored and excited to review an array of books for the NYJB in the coming months, fiction, non-fiction, and more! I'll be posting the reviews here on Goodreads as well so all my friends have easy access to them.

Stay tuned,

J. Kent Messum

Horror After Dark HUSK Giveaway!

Hey everyone!

Just wanted to let you know about a great giveaway being put on by the wonderful folks over at HORROR AFTER DARK! Go to the link and enter for a chance to win 1 of 3 signed copies of my novel HUSK!

http://www.horrorafterdark.com/2016/0...

Best of luck to all who enter!

J. Kent Messum

Updates/Ways you can help!

Hi Goodreads folks!

I must say, I've been receiving some wonderful and heart-warming reviews and messages from you guys about my novels BAIT and HUSK. I'm so thrilled you've enjoyed my writing! It looks like Bait has acquired a bit of a cult status, while Husk is picking up more and more speed. I owe a lot of thanks to you all for it!

There have been a lot of inquires about what's next... I'm currently working on two new novels which I hope will be published much sooner than later. In the meantime, quite a few of you have asked how you can help spread the word about me and my work. Here's a few ways you can help:

-Recommend my books to your friends on Goodreads.
-Write a review on Goodreads or Amazon.com
-Post about me or my books on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook. (I will retweet, reply, like & share).

My next novel WORM is almost complete and I'm very excited about it. Stay tuned for updates :)

Cheers & Much Love,

J. Kent Messum

Quill & Quire Interview

I was recently interviewed by the Quill & Quire in regards to the unfortunate absence of my second novel HUSK from the North American book market. Other established authors also had much to add on the topic of modern publishing and territories and their subsequent books.

If you have a chance, do check it out. It's a well written piece that might open your eyes a bit to just how the publishing business operates.

http://www.quillandquire.com/omni/why...

HUSK & BAIT for Christmas!

Doing last minute shopping for the holidays? Don't forget, books make great gifts and stocking stuffers... try my novels ‪BAIT and ‪HUSK for the thriller or sci-fi lovers on your list!

http://amzn.to/1TSLKDh

Happy reading & Merry Christmas!

J. Kent Messum

Last Day For DOUBLE GIVEAWAY!

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to give you a heads up that this is the LAST day to enter the special DOUBLE GIVEAWAY here on Goodreads. You could win autographed first edition copies of my new novel HUSK and also my debut novel BAIT!

HUSK was recently optioned for an international TV show, and BAIT won of the 2014 Arthur Ellis Literary Award for 'Best First Novel'.

So go to the link below and enter for a chance to win 2 signed books!

https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

Cheers!

J.

4 Days Left for Special Goodreads Giveaway!

Hey GR folks!

Only 4 days left to enter the special Goodreads Giveaway for a chance to win 1 of 3 autographed first edition copies my new novel HUSK!

And the deal is being sweetened with a signed first edition copy of my debut novel BAIT, which won of the 2014 Arthur Ellis Literary Award for 'Best First Novel' also being given to each winner!

Because we'd all rather win two books instead of just one :)

https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

Good luck,

J. Kent Messum