Diane Bator's Blog, page 10
August 1, 2023
Introducing Phillip Hoffmann, philosopher, musician and author of My Left Thumb.
I'm thrilled to get to introduce a new friend and co-worker at BWL Publishing! Phil has a great new book out called "My Left Thumb" that I'm interested in checking out!
You can find him at:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057390372022
https://bwlpublishing.ca/hoffmann-phillip/
How many hours a day to you write? None, LOL! Unless I’m staring at a deadline for the occasional (usually unpaid!) freelance writing request, I have always written for pleasure only when the Muses visit, which makes me a truly terrible role model for any aspiring writer. For discipline, Hemingway is the guy.What is your favorite childhood book?"Der Struwwelpeter” (don’t try to pronounce it!). My background is German-Australian, and it’s a dystopian children's book that traumatized generations of German kids with stories about what would happen to them if they dared to be so disobedient as to do things like suck their thumbs! Later on, however, it became something of a cult classic among Germans of my generation. Go figure!
What inspired you to write this book? It was originally a COVID-era project that arose from a nagging desire I had at the time to gather together various philosophical papers, essays and talks I’d accumulated over the years into book form, so it wasn’t much of a stretch at the time, which was convenient because I’m basically lazy. For the second edition for BWL, I expanded it considerably by adding five new essays to the original 15.
Five years from now, where do you see yourself as a writer? I see myself lolling on a beach in Tahiti trying to figure out how to spend my royalty cheques. Kidding. I’ll be interested to find out the extent to which I’m prompted to modify or refine the positions I’ve worked out on topics such as free will, information, and above all the nature and importance of objective truth. I must say, the craziness of the last few years has left me feeling pretty vindicated about my position on truth.
How many unpublished and half-finished books do you have? None, except for a half-written co-write project with a physicist friend of mine in Australia that has been dormant for a few years. That said, I’m always keenly aware that it doesn’t take much for something to grab my attention and compel me to write at any time.
Was there a person who encouraged you to write? Too many to mention, from encouraging teachers and inspiring professors to a long list of authors I’ve admired and venerated throughout my life, starting with Shakespeare. For essay writing, two authors who are heroes of mine are the late Lewis Thomas and Annie Dillard (for her pitch-perfect prose). Among novelists, Thomas Pynchon and George Eliot are two names that come to mind, and of philosophers, Plato, David Lewis and Daniel Dennett are three among very many who inspire me.
My Left Thumb: Philosophical Essays (Second Edition)
This collection of philosophical essays reflects the author’s views and perspectives on a wide range of themes and topics, including the philosophy of science, metaphysics, language, truth, knowledge, free will, reality and meaning. Lively, accessible, breezy, thought-provoking and frequently entertaining, this expanded second edition represents two decades of Hoffmann’s progress in grappling with these fascinating issues, as well as his efforts to share his fascination with general audiences wanting to dip their toes into philosophy.
To Purchase: https://books2read.com/My-Left-Thumb-Hoffmann
Nothing So Absurd: An Invitation to Philosophy
Written in clear, non-technical language, Nothing So Absurd is a succinct and accessible introduction to topics in the history of Western philosophy. In seven concise chapters, the author introduces the reader to the central topics within the discipline. In some cases (such as metaphysics and epistemology) he adopts a historical approach, while in others (such as ethics and philosophy of religion) the focus is as much on contemporary issues as it is on historical developments. In each area, he presents material of great intrinsic interest in a fashion that also provides a sense of the broad sweep of the discipline.
This book provides a fair-minded exposition of a wide-range of viewpoints throughout, and dwells, in its final chapter, on the virtues of philosophical realism, thus presenting the reader with the opportunity to engage with a direct philosophical argument. A guide to further reading will assist readers new to philosophy.
July 29, 2023
Enigma Tracer, the newest Audiobook for the critically acclaimed writing duo of Charles Breakfield and Rox Burkey
Enigma Tracer
Book One in the Enigma HeirsThriller Series
The newest Audiobook for the criticallyacclaimed writing duo of Charles Breakfield and Rox Burkey
“ Brisk, frothy thrillermixing high-tech investigation and romance _ PublishersWeekly / Book Life”
The clock is ticking ... can Gracie uncover thetruth?
Phillip Pliant is the wealthy opportunist plastics dealer, and CEO ofPliant Industries. He’s also a master thief—creating a pervasive threat to themanufacturing infrastructure in the Caribbean islands markets. With the cartelas his stealth client, the naïve city leaders have been seduced, enabling theproduction of more than 3-dimentional building materials.
And set the stage for massive chaos anddestruction.
Pliant has locked up contracts, assets, and control of any future expansion.His contacts and clients salivate over their probable financial reward—the expected profits aremonstrous.
Is the R-Group, now led byGracie and the family heirs, strong enough to win against this predator? CanJJ’s CATS (Cyber Assassin Technology Services) act on the root-cause analysisin time?
· Will theR-Group and CATS sabotage Pliant’s plan before it’s too late?
· Can Jeff andKeith use their covert skills to put the bad guys away for good?
· Will Graciebe able to squash Pliant and the cartels?
Can the chain of islandssurvive the underhanded tactics and threats?
Gracie never considered that their lives would hang between winning and losing.Will the devious plot be uncovered in time? The clock is ticking. Five... four ... three ...
Enigma Tracer eBook : Breakfield, Charles, Burkey, Rox:Amazon.ca: Books
“ Breakfield and Burkey aredeliberate and methodical in their weaving of a story. While one does expect aplot twist or two, they still happen unexpectedly or with a completelyunexpected twist. The authors are intentional in their reveals and neverdisappoint!
The narrator, Derek Shoalesis excellent as the voice actor. He is very skilled at projecting the emotionsand actions of each character according to the situation – the femalecharacters are given strong and authoritative voices as are the males. He alsodoes a very good female voice! He switches with fluid ease between the accentsand genders. Derek Shoales and his support team are excellent!” _ AudiobookReviewer.com
The Enigma Series
About Charles and Rox
Charles Breakfield is a technologyexpert in security, networking, voice, and anything digital. He enjoys writing,studying World War II history, travel, and cultural exchanges. Charles is a fanof wine tastings, winemaking, Harley riding, cooking extravaganzas, andwoodworking.
Rox Burkey is a technology professional who excels at optimizing technology andbusiness investments. She works with customers all over the world focusing onoptimized customer experiences. Rox writes white papers and documentation, butfound she has a marked preference for writing fiction.
Together these Texas authors createaward-winning stories that resonate with males and females and young andexperienced adults. They bring a fresh new view to technology possibilitiestoday in exciting stories. Visit their website for more information and freestuff. Https://www.EnigmaSeries.com
For additional review copies or aninterview with Charles and/or Rox, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at CreativeEdge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925.
We look forward to the coverage!
July 27, 2023
BOOMER THE CURIOUS BUNNY, the newest children’s book by Diann Floyd Boehm and Judy Gaudet
The newestchildren’s book by acclaimed author Diann Floyd Boehm and illustrated by JudyGaudet
Releasedand published by Norns Triad Publications
The bookwill be available in e-book format
Whatwill Boomer find?
Boomer is a curious bunny who loves excitement. Staying home doesn’t offer himthe same fun it gives his brothers and sisters, so he hops off to see what hecan see. When he does, what do you think awaits him?
Join this adorable furry rabbit as he heads off into the city where he meets arange of characters and goes on a variety of adventures. Will his discoveriesbe the joyful experiences he expects?
Written for children ages 3 to 9. This is a delightful tale for parents to readwith their kids or for young readers to enjoy.
Boomer The Curious Bunny eBook :Floyd Boehm, Diann, Gaudet, Judy: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store
MORE FROM DIANN FLOYD BOEHM:
The little girlshares her thoughts on how she’s ‘just like them’ and with each illustrationyou see the connection of the earth and the moon. Creative depictions of eachphase of the moon reveal a bit more of the little girl until eager readersfinally see her bright smiling, full-moon face. She’s from a different placebut deep down inside, she’s really ‘just like them’!
Charlie and the Tire Swing is a beautiful intergenerational storytold from the perspective of Charlie and his Grandpa Jack. Over a cup of hot chocolate,Charlie's grandfather tells the story of how he planted an acorn with his owngrandfather, Charlie's Great-Great Grandpa George, and how he tenderly caredfor it and watched it grow, from one season to the next. He shares how, overthe years, as the acorn grew into a might oak tree, how each generation enjoyedthe shade of the tree, climbing it, reading under it, and gathering together asa family around it. It's a story of growing strong family ties, of sharingstories from generation to generation, and of appreciating nature and thesimple things in life, like swinging on a tire swing. The learningopportunities range from the science of growing things, to interpersonalrelations, the health benefits of outdoor activity, and innovation, problem solving,and creative play.
"Thank you, Diann Floyd Boehm and Charlie's Tire Swing, forgiving me the opportunity to relive my childhood wonder at the miracle ofnurturing growth and my childhood memories of carefree summer days spent on myown tire swing. A sweet intergenerational story." Lana Shupe,author, The Lonely Little Lighthouse
"A beautiful, whimsicalstory about the love and wisdom that generations bestow upon each other. Theessence of this story will shift young hearts and minds towards beauty in allaspects of human existence and life." Rhonda Paver, owner/executivedirector, Stepping Stones Schools
ABOUT DIANN:
Diann Floyd Boehm is an award-winning internationalauthor. Diann writes children's books and young adult books. In addition, Diannwrites books to inspire kids to be kind, like themselves, and to "EmbraceImagination”. You can find all her bookson Amazon.
Diann's Story GardenYouTube Channel gives children the opportunityto hear different children authors read their stories.
Diann is the co-host with Dr. Jacalyn on USAGLOBALTV.
Diann continues to be involved in varioushumanitarian projects with multiple organizations.
Diann was born to parents of George and MabelFloyd in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but grew up in Texas with five brothers. She has traveledextensively to many parts of the world and has lived in the Philippines andDubai.
Keep in touch with Diann by joining hernewsletter: www.Diannfloydboehm.com.
To requestadditional review copies or an interview with Diann, please contact MickeyMikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com /403.464.6925.
We lookforward to the coverage!
July 25, 2023
The newest winner in the National Indie Excellence Awards is critically acclaimed author, W. L. HAWKIN
LURE:Jesse & Hawk
The newest winner in theNational Indie Excellence Awards is critically acclaimed author, W. L. HAWKIN
Hawk is a wounded doctor bent on losing himselfon the Chippewa reservation.Jesse's a vegan nature photographer trying tofind herself on that same wild land.When Hawk shoots the deer Jesse's photographing,passions flare. Then Jesse hears that Hawk's friend is dying and sets off aloneon horseback to warn him. He deserves the chance to say goodbye she never had.
BUT DANGER LURKS EVERYWHERE NEAR THE SMALLMIDWESTERN TOWN OF LURE RIVER.
Jesse's just discovered the twenty-year-oldbones of a missing Indigenous girl in her shed and drawn the unwanted attentionof two local men.
CAN JESSE FIND HAWK BEFORE THEY FIND HER?
Ruby Little Bear's tragic tale weaves throughthe narrative, reminding us that ONE MOMENT CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING.
· WinnerNational Indie Excellence Award
· WinnerCrowned Heart Award – InD’Tale Magazine
· Finalistin the UK Wishing Shelf Awards
· Nominatedfor an Eric Hoffer Award
Amazon.ca: Lure: Jesse & Hawk eBook : Hawkin, W. L. :Amazon.ca: Kindle Store
Amazon.com: Lure: Jesse & Hawk: Hawkin, W. L.: 9781777262129:Amazon.com: Books
Praise for Lure:
“The Native American ties with natureand spirit are beautifully portrayed. Multiple layers of mystique and suspense.An absolutely beautiful tragedy. The twists and turns will keep pages flippingwildly.” — VIOLA ROBBINS, InD’TaleMagazine, Crowned Heart Review, April 2022
“With fluid prose, vivid descriptions ofthe lush natural world, and well-developed characters, Hawkin has created acaptivating read, while subtly making us aware of the plight of missingIndigenous women.” —GAIL M. MURRAY, Blank Spaces, The Ottawa Review of Books.
“A sensual romance steeped in naturewith a suspenseful undercurrent that’s tensioned with loss, danger, and lust. Amust-read for romantic suspense enthusiasts.” JP MCLEAN, author of Dark Dreams and The Gift Legacy series.
“Haunting, thoughtful, and passionate, amust-read romantic thriller!” — ANTHONY AVINA
“An engaging and mystifying novel thatbrings readers to a place of compassion, understanding, and relation.” — ALEXABLYAN, Indigenous activist
“Aredemption story with an engaging suspense plot, plenty of action and a strong,sexy “mountain man” — CJ HUNT, author of the Rivers End Romance Series
“Abook for those wanting to find romance, love and acceptance for themselves, anda sense of home. Blending characters readers will connect with, a strong senseof place and mystery, readers will turn pages until the very end.” — EILEENCOOK, author of With Malice
“Afinely drawn romance with unique characters and a vivid sense of place. Lure doesn’tshy away from the grittier aspects of small-town life, but it will sweep youaway nonetheless.” — AMANDA BIDNALL, editor
“Asuspense-filled romantic story about unique and intriguing characters, who arealso highly relatable. This story will stay with me.” — DANIKA BLOOM, USA TodayBest-Selling Author
OTHER BOOKS BY W.L.HAWKIN:
ABOUT W. L. HAWKIN:
W. L. Hawkin writes the kind of booksshe loves to read from her home in the Pacific Northwest. Because she's agenre-blender, you might find crime, mystery, romance, suspense, fantasy,adventure, and even time travel, interwoven into her stories.
If you like “myth, magic, and mayhem”her Hollystone Mysteries feature a coven of West Coast witches who solvemurders using ritual magic and a little help from the gods. The books—To Charm a Killer, To Sleep with Stones, To Render a Raven, and To Kill a King—follow Estrada, a free-spirited, bisexualmagician and coven high priest as he endeavors to save his family and friendswhile sorting through his own personal issues. Book Five, To Dance with Destiny, is launching late 2023.
Her latest release, Lure: Jesse & Hawk, was a recipient of a National IndieExcellence Award and Crowned Heart Award from InD'Tale Magazine; a finalist inThe 2022 Wishing Shelf UK Book Awards, and nominated for an Eric Hoffer Award.Lure is small-town romantic suspense story set in the American Midwest in thefictional town of Lure River.
Hawkin graduated from TrentUniversity with a B. A. in Indigenous Studies. It was then she discovered hergreat-great grandmother was an Indigenous woman. Wendy went on to study Englishliterature at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, and then teach highschool. She found her voice publishing poetry and Native Rights articles inCanadian news magazines and is now an Indie author/publisher at Blue HavenPress.
For the past few years, Wendy hasbeen a book reviewer for the Ottawa Review of Books. A member of the Federationof BC Writers and the Writers Union of Canada, she actively engages withreaders and writers at conferences, and is represented by Creative EdgePublicity.
As an intuitive writer, Wendycaptures on the page what she sees and hears, and allows her muses to guide herthrough the creative process. Watch for the release of her nonfiction bookentitled Writing with your Muse: a Guide to Creative Inspiration.
Wendy needs to feel the energy ofthe land so, although she’s an introvert, in each book her characters go on ajourney where she’s traveled herself. If you don’t find her at BlueHaven Press,she’s likely wandering the woods with her beautiful yellow dog.
To request additional review copies or aninterview with W.L. Hawkin, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative EdgePublicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925.
Welook forward to the coverage!
July 22, 2023
The School of the Haunted River by the late Colleen Gerwing is a moving novel set in northern-Saskatchewan.
The School of the Haunted River by the late Colleen Gerwing is a luminous andmoving semi-autobigraphical novel set in northern-Saskatchewan wilderness she loved.
In The School of the Haunted River, thelate Saskatoon author and outdoorswoman Colleen Gerwing drew on her deep knowledgeand love of the outdoors to craft the semi-autobiographical tale of a an auntand her niece, Jay and Dilly, on a mid-winter snowshoe trek in northernSaskatchewan. During the trip, Jay recounts her experiences in an outdooreducation school and her own epic solo canoe trip across the north many yearspreviously. As Jay and Dilly grow closer, the older woman gains newunderstanding into her own life.
Gerwing died in 2021,never seeing her work through to publication. Her final editor was notedSaskatchewan writer dee Hobsbawn-Smith, who as writer-in-residence at theSaskatoon public library worked extensively with Gerwing her original draft.
“In her earlymanuscript, Colleen had drawn on her life’s experiences . . . a lifetime ofcanoeing, hiking, camping, backpacking, and outdoor adventure,” notesHobsbawn-Smith in her introduction to the book. “In 2021, the draft Colleenpresented me with for editing had, in the intervening years and work with otherwriters, undergone the same type of pressure that coal undergoes intransforming into gemstone. That is to say, Colleen found her story and how shewanted to tell it and set about polishing the rough edges until the clear and shiningstory that was her novel emerged . . . Here is her story, distilled from herown life and her own lived experience, recast as a novel, The School of theHaunted River. She left the world a better place.”
Publication of thebook was initiated and overseen by Gerwing’s partner, MaryAnne Roettger, whoalso contributed the preface. The cover art is a painting by Gerwing, who wasalso a talented artist.
“I was thrilled to be asked to bring this wonderfulbook to publication,” says Edward Willett, editor and publisher of Endless SkyBooks. “I never met Colleen Gerwing in real life, but I feel I’ve gotten toknow her through reading her novel—and gotten to know and understand our ownprovince’s north in a way I never have before. I can’t wait for readers toexperience The School of the Haunted River.”
The School of theHaunted River can be orderedthrough most bookstores, online and off . It can also be purchased directlyfrom Endless Sky Books at www.endless-sky-books.com.
More about the book
We are all bornof a river, and that in itself should be enough.
On a two-week outdoorwinter snowshoeing trip in northern Saskatchewan with her niece Dilly, outdoor adventurerJay tells stories as they hike and camp. Some are true – her outdoor trainingin Wyoming, her early life on the farm – and some are stories within storieswithin stories. A faux diamond necklace that mysteriously appears anddisappears, Jay’s youthful encounters with the mysterious Cowboy, an inspiringseries of books that she read on her long-ago canoe trip alone – all areunderscored by Jay’s love and respect for the wild.
In The School of the Haunted River, the late Colleen Gerwing fashioned anovel based on her own life as an outdoorswoman, a novel about the naturalworld that will haunt and enchant even as it educates you.
About the Author
Colleen Gerwing grewup on the family farm near Lake Lenore, Saskatchewan, a creative and adventurouschild with a wonderful imagination. Her first job at Waskesiu began a life-longlove of Prince Albert National Park. She studied recreation technology atKelsey Institute of Technology in Saskatoon and worked in Rosetown and Haffordand then at the Saskatoon Boys and Girls Club for some years.
In 1977, she attendedthe National Outdoor Leadership School in Wyoming. She worked as a guide atAlgonquin Park, and in the 1970s, she had a small company called WildernessTrips for Women. Canoeing, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, wintercamping—she loved being out in the natural world, often by herself.
Colleen began her workwith Parks Canada at Fort Walsh near Cypress Hills and at Riding MountainNational Park in Manitoba, but mostly worked at her favourite place, PrinceAlbert National Park. Grey Owl, the naturalist, was one of her heroes for allhis flaws, and she became friends with his wife, Anahareo, and their daughter,Dawn. In winter, Colleen studied French in Quebec or German in Germany and Creein Saskatoon. She was a wonderful painter and favoured painting paddles androcks as well as canvases. Although Colleen survived her first bout withcancer, it came roaring back and took her quickly. She died peacefully at homeon April 20, 2021, at the age of 58.
Praise for TheSchool of the Haunted River and Colleen Gerwing
“With tender care anddeep empirical knowledge gained over many years, Colleen Gerwing invitesreaders into the landscape she loves best: northern Saskatchewan. This autobiographicalnovel’s language, imagery, narrative flow, and characters all bring her storyto vibrant and compelling life. Gerwing offers wise, helpful, and illuminatinginsight into the nature of life and death, into that fine line between ‘now’and ‘then,’ and the enduring and essential connections between us and thenatural world.”—J. Jill Robinson, award-winning author of More in Anger
“Colleen Gerwing was a marvellousnaturalist. Whenever I went into the boreal forest with Colleen, I was preparedto learn something new, and often surprising, about the forest and itsinhabitants. Colleen loved spending time in the forest in every season of theyear. Each animal she saw and bird she heard added to her deep appreciation ofthe boreal environment, and she was always ready to share her insights withothers.” —J. David Henry, author of Canada’s Boreal Forest
“Colleen spent decades of her life on theland. She always sought to connect or reconnect others with nature. Herthoughtful words continue to impact all those who knew her or read her writing.”—Lauren Markewicz,Interpretation Officer, Prince Albert National Park
About the Publisher
Endless Sky Books is abook-publishing company founded by award-winning author and editor EdwardWillett in 2023. For more information, contact publisher@endless-sky-books.comor visit www.endless-sky-books.com.
Editor dee Hobsbawn-Smith is available for interviews, mediaappearances, and speaking engagements. Please contact mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com by email or by phone at 403.464.6925
July 21, 2023
July 2023 Round Robin Blog Fest - Character Arcs
So I've had a crazy couple of months with moving across Canada and getting settled back in Alberta after living in Ontario for nearly 20 years. I'm slowly getting back to the business of writing and working even more closely with my publisher of 10 years, BWL Publishing! It's fun to see all the hard work I've done come back and all tie together. Speaking of tying things together, this is our topic of the month:
How important is Character Arc to your stories and how does it tie into the plot or story arc? Do you usually give some time and story to character arcs for secondary characters?Since I am elbow deep into writing my next Gilda Wright Mystery, I'm already dealing with exactly those topics. Without giving much away,--mostly because I'm not that far into writing it--I can say that Gilda's Character Arc is going to be huge in this book. It ties directly into the plot for Dead Without Malice because of the inner struggle she is dealing with AND that she now has her mother back in town which will hugely affect her Character Arc!
For those who have not read the series, Gilda Wright joined a karate school after a bad breakup with a boyfriend (who happens to be a local police officer). She also ended up working at the school and having a romance with her boss. Which hasn't worked out the way she'd hoped. Along the way, she's also solved mysteries and gotten into more trouble than she'd ever anticipated. Her last mystery saw her badly beaten and in another one, she was kidnapped with her "fairy godfather", Gary del Garda.
Spoiler alert. Gary doesn't fare well in Dead Without Malice, and Gilda must struggle with grieving the loss of her friend as well as solving his death. Okay, that will be in the blub on the back cover!
As far as my secondary characters, Gilda's friend, Kane Garrick, will undergo his own large Character Arc. He has grown a great deal since his appearance in Dead Without Glory, but has always kept a bit of a shady side hidden from her. It will come back to haunt him in the new book and create a struggle for him as well. Yesterday morning, I wrote out a whole scene where he comes clean about a few things in his past and why he moves around so much.
As per a good friend of mine who has been a karate sensei for many years, this book will contain a lot more karate! Especially since Gilda is gearing up for her Black Belt Grading.
Will she do it in this book or will she walk away from it all and not bother?I guess we'll have to wait and see!
Join the other amazing characters in this blog to see how they deal with Character Arcs and Secondary Characters:
Anne Stenhouse http://annestenhousenovelist.wordpress.com
Connie Vines http://mizging.blogspot.com/
Diane Bator http://dbator.blogspot.ca/
Helena Fairfax http://www.helenafairfax.com/blog
Marci Baun http://www.marcibaun.com/blog/
Victoria Chatham http://www.victoriachatham.com
A.J. Maguire http://ajmaguire.wordpress.com/
Skye Taylor http://www.skye-writer.com/blogging_by_the_sea
July 20, 2023
G.S. Gerry’s humorous but gripping read, Meth Murder & Amazon, is taking Real Estate in a direction never before seen!!!
Meth Murder & Amazon
G.S.Gerry’s humorous but gripping read is taking Real Estate in a direction neverbefore seen!!!
Now listed as an Amazon #1 Bestseller!!!
The hilarity ensues when the body of anunidentified child is found under the bed during an open house. Alive or dead?Murder or myth?
Derald Grake destroys his life the moment he decides to sell the familyhome. After capturing the American dream, this father of 4 hopes to solve thecomplex formula of buying low and selling high. Witness one ‘normal’ familyembark on a hilarious and entirely unexpected journey involving, among othersurprises, assassins, meth, murder, and the end of Amazon.Wrapped inside this intriguing mystery are eyewitness accounts and compelling evidence to separate truth from fantasy. Followthe clues, sort through the lies, and put the pieces together of this twistedreality.From award winning author and visionary creator G.S. Gerry comes the critically acclaimed debut Meth Murder & Amazon.A humorous, suspense filled roller coasterthat goes downhill as quickly as amethamphetamine rush. This plot twisting symphony of laughter,absurdity, & betrayal will leave you speechless. Wondering how far onefather will go to rescue his family from the unthinkable.
Author G. S. Gerry presents a witty, grippingread that will keep you guessing and pulls you to the edge of your seat untilthe very end. Quirky and utterly unique, Buyingand Selling will never be the same again!
Meth Murder & Amazon: Gerry, G.S.: 9798414182009:Amazon.com: Books
Coming This September!!
Hysterical Hangouts withThe Hindlegs
What happens whenfamilies stop being polite and start being real?
About G.S. Gerry:
G. S.Gerry is the award-winning author of Meth Murder & Amazon. He is a fatherof 5, Navy veteran, cybersecurity expert, and tattoo enthusiast that isreinventing the art of storytelling and writing wrongs along the way. Gerry’soriginal writing style has been compared to the likes of Hunter S. Thompson,Chuck Palahniuk and Lemony Snicket. His books are quirky and utterly unique,jam-packed with humor, suspense, and satire. Gerry grew up in the world ofbooks working for his father's book bindery business when he was just a child.Little did he know the literary universe had something more in store for hislife.
G. S. Gerry’s creations offer an escape from life’s harshrealities by providing a hilarious perspective in turning lemons into lemonade.Constructing a world where the unbelievable seems made up and yet, oddly relatable.Gerry’s visionary approach towards life, laughter and entertainment bridgescomedy and originality with memorable creations, leaving no stone unturned tohelp others laugh their way to a better today.
Check out G. S. Gerry and exclusive Meth Murder & Amazoncontent on https://grakeden.com
To request additional review copies oran interview with G.S. Gerry, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative EdgePublicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925.
We look forward to the coverage !
July 18, 2023
Happy birthday to ME!! Updates of Things to Come!
Yes, my real, yummy birthday cake!!I can honestly say this has been a HUGE year for changes with more to come.
There have been a few constants--my Escape With a Writer Blog, my feline companions, my family, and many friends--but a lot of other things have changed and will keep on evolving.I've moved across Canada from Ontario to Alberta, which is more of a homecoming since I was born and raised here.I now have my own business (Escape With a Writer!) and am working closely with my publisher of the past 10 years, BWL Publishing Ltd. Currently, we are setting up a Shopify store - Links to come. And there is big news with the additions of a new author who is a member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame!Oh, and I'll be training with BWL to eventually take over the publishing reins. Lots to learn there. Under the banner of Escape With a Writer, will not only be the blog, but I'm madly plotting a podcast to feature amazing authors and other people who I think are just plain fascinating! I have a lot of learning to do for that yet since I'm busy going down rabbit holes to learn about so many things right now.Heading out to a couple great writing conferences. One is When Words Collide coming soon to Calgary. AND editing a couple books for good friends.
AND writing a couple books! Dead Without Malice, my next and possibly last Gilda Wright Mystery comes out in June 2024. Jesse James' Gold, a book in the BWL Canadian Historical Mystery Series, comes out in October 2024. Time to start cracking the whip!
Haven't checked out any of my books? Click on one below to purchase!
Glitter Bay Mysteries Book 1
Gilda Wright Mysteries Book 1
Wild Blue Mysteries, Book 1
Sugarwood Mysteries, Book 1 (new cover!)Hope you enjoy my work.Watch for more great things to come!
Diane
July 15, 2023
Love The Sinner, a thought-provoking examination of sin by Mo Moshaty
Love The Sinner
Athought-provoking examination of sin by the
Co-founderof the Nyx Horror Collective,
MoMoshaty
Released and published by Brigids Gate Press this July
The book is available worldwide in e-format
According to Dante, a sin is the misdirection of love - thehuman will, or essentially, the direction of our beings. Love the Sinner is an examinationof just how those sins can kaleidoscope into horrific consequences creating adistorted and deadly landscape. These stories stand stark before you in fullglaring misstep and macabre to show the human psyche in all its twistedreality.
About Mo Moshaty:
Mo Moshaty is a genrescreenwriter, author, and lecturer. With a concentration on psychological andpossession horror in her writing, Mo’s background as a Trauma Specialist andBehavioral Therapist provides a sturdy foundation. She is the creator of thecourse, “Writing Trauma Respectfully for Screen '' and was a Guest Lecturer forPrairie View A&M University's Film and TV Program and with Horror BAFSS inSheffield, UK for No Return: A Yellowjackets Symposium.
Mo is a journalist, andco-founder with Nyx Horror Collective and co-producer of the 13 Minutes ofHorror Film Festival featured on The Shudder Channel. Nyx Horror Collective wasfounded by a group of diverse woman-identifying horror creators to develop,celebrate, and elevate original, women-led horror content.
As a core member of Nyx, shehas recently partnered with Stowe Story Labs to provide a fellowship for womenwriters over 40 working in the genre. Mo also served as Associate Producer onScottish Indie SciFi Horror web series, “Cops and Monsters”, and was ecstaticto shine more of a light on indie horror. Mo's most recent literary work can befound in "A Quaint and Curious Volume of Gothic Tales", published byBrigid's Gate Press and "206 Word Stories" by Bag O' Bones Press.
Twitter: @MoMoshaty
Website:www.momoshaty.com
To request additional review copies or an interview with MoMoshaty, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com/ 403.464.6925.
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July 13, 2023
Capturing Skunk Alpha, a Barrio Sailor's Journey in Vietnam by Vietnam veteran and author, Raúl Herrera
Capturing Skunk Alpha
ABarrio Sailor's Journey in Vietnam
Thenewest riveting memoir by Vietnam veteran and critically acclaimed author, Raúl Herrera
Released and published by Texas Tech University Press
The book is available worldwide in e-book and print
On the evening of July 11, 1967, a Navy surveillance aircraft spotted a suspicious trawler ininternational waters heading toward theQuang Ngai coast of South Vietnam. While the ship tried to appear innocuouson its deck, Saigon quickly identified it as anenemy gunrunner, codenamed Skunk Alpha.A four-seaborne intercept task force wasestablished and formed a barrier inside South Vietnam’s twelve-mile territorial boundary. Asthe enemy ship ignored all orders to surrender and neared the Sa Ky River atthe tip of the Batangan Peninsula, Swift Boat PCF-79 was ordered to take the trawlerunder fire.
What followed was ship-to-ship combat action notseen since World War II. Capturing Skunk Alpha relates thatbreathtaking military encounter to readers for the first time. But Capturing Skunk Alpha is also the tale of one sailor’s journey to the deck of PCF-79.Two years earlier, Raúl Herrera was growing up on the west side of San Antonio,Texas, when he answered the call to duty and joined the US Navy. Raúl wasassigned to PCF Crew Training and joined a ragtag six-man Swift Boat crew witha mission to prevent the infiltration of resupply ships from North Vietnam.
The brave sailors who steered into harm’s way in war-torn Vietnam would keepmore than ninety tons of ammunition and supplies from the Viet Cong and NVAforces. The Viet Cong would post a bounty on PCF-79; Premier Nguyễn Cao Kỳ and Chief of State Nguyễn Văn
Thiệu would congratulate and decorate them for their heroism. CapturingSkunk Alpha provides an eyewitness account of a pivotal moment in Navy operations while also chroniclingone sailor’s unlikely journey from barrio adolescence to perilous combat actionon the high seas.
"Capturing Skunk Alpha is quitesignificant in that it tells of the courage, enthusiasm, and professionalism of those fortunate enough to be known as SWIFT Boat sailors, and the very important role they played in successful operations by the Navy's Brown Water forces during the Vietnam War." --William L. Schachte Jr. (Rear Admiral, JAGC, USN Ret.)
"This is a true storyof what Swift Boats and their gallant crews accomplished during that underappreciated war in South Vietnam. Capturing Skunk Alpha will secure our honorable place in US militaryhistory."--Captain Edward J. Bergin (USNR, Ret.)
About :
Raúl Herrera is a decorated Vietnam War Veteran. He volunteered for theNavy in September 1965 and received an Honorable Discharge after four years ofservice. He has written for VIETNAM magazine, Sea Classics magazine and the NewYork Times. He served as a board director and president of the Swift Boat Sailors Association.
To request additional review copies or an interview with RaúlHerrera, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com/ 403.464.6925. We look forward to thecoverage!
