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August 4, 2019
Who are victims of the shooting?
Shootings, mass shootings, or school shootings, are too common in the United States. This is not a brave statement to make. It is the one statement both sides will agree on before running to the political coverage moments after the news breaks.
Who are the victims?
In the image below, we see the questions posted (updated on the date of this posting) for the terms "school shooting." The questions grouped in the common Why, Can, Where, Who, Which, When, Will, What, and the one that stands out to...
July 6, 2019
Get a free copy of Mr. Memory and Other Stories of Wonder by Paul Michael Peters
We aren't supposed to have favorites. Mom and dad will tell you that they love each child the same. Teachers are trained to treat all students equally. The dog is the "family dog."
Who are we trying to fool here? There are people, pets, and books we like more than others. There is something special about "Mr. Memory and Other Stories of Wonder" that has always stayed with me. It may have been the time in my life when written, maybe the reviews that it receives, but once you read it, you will...
July 2, 2019
NetGalley readers strike a Combustible Punch
Members of the NetGalley community now have the opportunity to request, read and review Combustible Punch. Simply follow this LINK TO NETGALLEY and put in your request. Your next favorite summer thriller is waiting.
June 30, 2019
Looking for a great read this holiday? Get a free copy of my work.
Final revisions are underway. Files are being prepped and packaged for upload. Combustible Punch will hit store August 13, 2019.
I've created an exclusive pre-order opportunity. If you pre-order "Combustible Punch" and email me your confirmation reply from Amazon, I will send you "The Complete Collection of Short Stories: 2012-2018" in recognition of your support. That's right, just forward me your receipt pre-order email, and I will gift you the Kindle version of "The Complete Collection of S...
March 16, 2019
This Year's Love - A story in progress
In the not too distant future, a boy meets a girl in a blindsided collision on Adelaide Street in Toronto. She is an extraordinary woman. He is a businessman working the biggest account of his career. A stranger in a foreign land, she lands more than a playgrounds hit to show interest and carries him through this critical day finding an unexpected attachment to each another.
This is the story I am writing.
There are two chapters posted for you to read at the moment. Each week, until complet...
March 9, 2019
Stepping off the plane and into my short story
Yesterday I stepped off a flight from Minneapolis landing home in Detroit, and into one of my short stories. One filled with passion, drama, and debate. It was an amazing experience.
Let's go back a bit to cover the good parts.
In 2015 I released a collection of short stories between novels called, "Mr. Memory and Other Stories of Wonder." It includes some of my favorite work to date, "A Wing and a Prayer." Three men, a Preist a Rabbi, and an Iman are working at the airport. An airport that i...
March 6, 2019
The Final Four
The last four book cover concepts have been polished and are ready for you to vote on.
March 4, 2019
Round 2: Combustible Punch Book Cover Voting
"Ding-ding!" That bell is the sound of round 2.
We have some top contenders in the light, and middle-weight class coming in strong after that first round of creative concepts hit the canvas. Combustible Punch is showing strong when it comes to the power two words can throw in a combination. The imagery is powerful. Will it help sell? Only you get to be the judge.
Go through this new group of high performers - when you see one you like, hit that button and let them see stars! Leave a comment,...
March 3, 2019
Choose the next cover of my next book Combustible Punch
Designers from around the world are competing for the cover of my next book. With so many choices - I need your help.
Below is a link where you can vote on the current submissions in the first round. To help you in the process, I have included an overview and the first two chapters of Combustible Punch
Voting ends in 2 days.
February 23, 2019
How do you discover your next favorite book?
Books are one of the most given gifts. If you celebrate Christmas, a birthday, or graduation a good book is always considered an appropriate present. These two works, Gone Girl and The Goldfinch, introduced me to authors I wouldn’t have explored on my own. I ended up devouring all of their works. A good story is like that. It builds trust and affection for the...
