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July 28, 2023
A Note Re: Vampire of Montana Audiobook Accent/Dialect
Greetings, folks!
Someone wrote in with a question regarding the Vampire of Montana audiobook, which I wanted to address. Foals (as in the baby horse) has an odd accenting to some; it’s a Texan thing (for certain regions of Texas.) The narrator opted to use the Texan flare for Daphne when regards to foals, so it’s going to sound strange for those who aren’t from that section of Texas (or other places that use this linguistic twist.)
The audiobook proofer happens to be from Texas, so she di...
July 27, 2023
Featured Series: Vigilante Magical Librarians
This will be a five book series with no current plans to expand the world. The next book will be entitled Booked for Theft, and because it’s fun, I’m keeping the titles of the last two titles to myself for the moment.
You’re either going to love or hate this one. (Please don’t tell me if you hate it. Thank you.)
Vigilante Magical LibrariansBooked for Murderebooks: Smashwords | Kobo | Barnes & Noble | Apple Books | Amazon audiobooks: Chirp | Spotify | Kobo | Audible | Apple | ...Featured Series: A Magical Romantic Comedy (with a body count)
Per request, I am working on a single webpage that has links to all of my books from all of my pen names. This is, frankly spoken, a massive endeavor. However, as I (mostly) finish things, I wanted to take the time to showcase the first series I have completed!
P.S.: Doggone Mess is now out in audiobook edition everywhere except Audible, and Audible should be coming in the next few days.
This is the official reading order for this series. This is it. This is the definitive reading order. ...
July 26, 2023
The Vampire of Montana (Audiobook Edition)
You can listen to the Vampire of Montana at Kobo, Chirp Books, Spotify, and Audible! (Plus other vendors, as well. I’m just severely lazy right now.)
About the Vampire of Montana by Susan CopperfieldAs a member of the RPS, Daphne Niell, also known as the Vampire of Montana, lives to serve.
On a good day, she hunts terrorists and eliminates them before they can strike.
On a bad one, His Royal Majesty of Montana, also known as her twerp of a cousin, sends her overseas to play nice...
July 25, 2023
Happy Book Birthday, Dead Weight! (G.P. Robbins.)
Newly promoted Detective Jace Smithson has his hands full with solving the murders of ten men and the kidnapping of a unicorn capable of producing diamonds. On the surface, the crime appears to be a classic tale of greed and violence, but digging deeper reveals something sinister has come to Cauldron City.
Securing the safety and security of those he swore to protect is only the beginning of Jace’s problems. Add in his relationship with the dragons of Cauldron City along with a few person...
July 24, 2023
Upcoming Hardback Editions
At current, there will be three titles / series that will be getting special hardback editions, and these are as follows:
Dead Weight by G.P. Robbins (and the entire Magic, Mayhem, and the Law in Precinct #153)
Life-Debt by R.J. Blain (Science fiction, unnamed interconnected series of books.) (The image is from Life-Debt.)
Moon Tamed by Audrey Green (and all subsequent titles by this author.)
Dead Weight, due to length, will likely cost $49.99, and it will be at most major retailers. (Pr...
July 23, 2023
Release Date for Whiskers on Kittens to Change Soon.
This year, I’m taking Christmas off. As a result, I will be changing the release date for Whiskers on Kittens to Tuesday December 19, 2023. (Yes, a week earlier.) I need the time to unwind without a book release over the holidays this year.
I figured a week earlier wouldn’t bother you much, and it won’t stress me out as much as having a Christmas release this year.
Expect notifications of release date changes to hit your email boxes next week.
July 15, 2023
I am adjusting release dates on some projects.
I need more time to do edits. I apologize for the inconvenience.
For now, the Trickster King will now come out in February 2024 instead of January. Grave Affairs will be moved to early May.
For the moment, Life-Debt, Old Secrets, and Whiskers on Kittens will have the same release date, but this may change depending on the situation.
Thank you for your understanding.
July 12, 2023
Meet Dumbass and Dumbfuck!
I found a place that sells RO (reverse osmosis) water for $0.50 after you buy the first jug, so the spouse approved of a fish acquisition adventure yesterday! I am very excited, as I have missed having finned children around.
Why Dumbass and Dumbfuck?
The instant Dumbass got into his tank, he began fighting with himself. Six hours later… still fighting with himself. There were numerous instances where he was so focused on fighting himself that he ran into his ornaments, etc, thus resulting...
July 10, 2023
Sneak Peek: Dead Weight by G.P. Robbins!
This paranormal investigations novel releases on July 25, 2023!
You can preorder Dead Weight at the following retailers: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | Apple Books.
Print and Audiobook editions will be coming at a slightly later date.
Note: please do not edit or criticize; this is an unproofed sneak peek meant for your enjoyment.
Chapter OneThursday, April 5, 2057
Warehouse Row, Precinct 153
Cauldron City, Nebraska.
The next time Captain Farthan asked if I wanted to ac...
