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A Five Star Clockwork!

Baroness Mathilda Ruggenall-Squirell approves.
What a lovely review!
“Oh wow.
I didn't know what to expect, and what I received is a whirlwind of characters and events.
I bought this book as it combines fantasy with steam-punk and some amazing detective work. We have a powerful war hero as the main character - and whilst she is looking forward to a comfortable anonymous job in the big city, fate - and the empire - intervene.
Humans, Fae, Hybrids, Royalty, blunderbuss's - this has something for eve...

Review - Louann Carroll

Rockin' the Constabulary!
What a lovely surprise, and the words are so kind.  Thank you so much Louann Carroll for reviewing THE CLOCKWORK DETECTIVE:
You have to love the jacket, right? The book is as good as the cover and is as intricately designed. Imagine worlds where clockwork runs society without missing a beat. I can only imagine the plotlines where the author thought up the gadgets and gizmos that run his amazing world.
The Clockwork DetectiveStrong and courageous, Detective A...

Morning Surprise - Five Stars!

Capital. Just capital!
Opening my inbox this morning revealed a lovely five-star review from Laura Fuller:
I jumped at the chance to preview a steampunk mystery and R.A. McCandless did not disappoint! McCandless writes an engaging, strong, LGBTQ+ heroine who is fearless, intelligent, and sassy. I look forward to reading more of Aubrey's adventures.
Equal parts mystery and steampunk, this book will satisfy a wide audience of readers. The cast was interesting and well-developed, and the well-paced...

Help an Indie Author

I'm doing my part!
There's only FIVE MORE DAYS until release day!  What can you do today to help an indie author out?
Pre-order THE CLOCKWORK DETECTIVE.
“A wonderful, fully realized, utterly plausible steampunk world!” — James P. Blaylock
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The May Giveaway newsletter signup (100% NO SPAM GUARANTEE). You can win an ebook versions of this and three other books, and a $20 Amazon gift card!
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Help and Indie Author

I'm doing my part!
There's only FIVE MORE DAYS until release day!  What can you do today to help an indie author out?
Pre-order THE CLOCKWORK DETECTIVE.
“A wonderful, fully realized, utterly plausible steampunk world!” — James P. Blaylock
You can join our newsletter giveaway!
The May Giveaway newsletter signup (100% NO SPAM GUARANTEE). You can win an ebook versions of this and three other books, and a $20 Amazon gift card!
You can join NetGalley and get an Advanced Reader Copy so you can leave...

It's Always Something

This might be an exaggeration.
As a project manager, life is all about milestones and deadlines. If you build a little sway in your scope, everything tends to go off without a hitch. There’s always something, but for the most part, schedules, reminders, and consistent updates mitigate the risk.
That’s what my world is all about.
Enter my oldest son.
Normally, this kid is an angel. Sometimes, he’s an annoying pre-teen. Once in a while, he’s a complete disaster.
We were on-time-toward-running-late y...

May Day Give Away!

Enter early, enter often!
Summer is almost here, and it’s a great time to stock up on new books.
Starting May 1st, Aubrey Hartmann and The Clockwork Detective are participating in the May Giveaway newsletter signup (100% NO SPAM GUARENTEE). You can win an ebook versions of this and three other books, and a $20 Amazon gift card!
Books participating include:
The Clockwork Detective—R.A. McCandlessThe Lucky Collection—Jenn NixonBad Religion—Jim WinterStarblood—Carmilla Voiez
You get extra points for...

Ten Days Left - Pre-Order Sales

Steampunk Cats Agree!
Ten more days, folks!
THE CLOCKWORK DETECTIVE has already generated some interesting buzz. A couple of good reviews, one or two odd ones. Plus, the Godfather of Steampunk gave his blessing:
“This is my kind of book: a wonderful, fully realized, utterly plausible steampunk world with a dynamite plot, great characters, and the best dirigibles this side of anywhere. I hope there’s more to come.”
—James P. BlaylockWorld Fantasy Award-Winning Author
Pre-order sales—from my perspec...

The Monarch Mission Files: Conspiracy by @JennNixon

#SciFi #Mystery #RomanticElements
On Sale April 23rd 2019
Mari Yosoto has been keeping a dark and dangerous secret from everyone for the past three years. No one would believe her anyway, her ex-fiancé had seen to that. Instead of wallowing in misery, she stays busy, shuttling cargo to the Moon and back, enjoying the easy work and time alone. An old EarthCorps acquaintance asks for her help, and Mari can’t say no, even if it means working with the ex’s former best friend.
Although Trevor Nash to...

NetGalley and The Clockwork Detective

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Do you have a NetGalley account? Would you like one?
The Clockwork Detective is available for review on NetGalley!
I love it. I’ve loved it for years. I’ve been a member since I first heard about it in 2015, and while I’m not a power user by any stretch, I’ve enjoyed a number of titles from the site, and been exposed to some excellent authors I wouldn’t have otherwise known about.
The idea is simple.
Reviews are hard to get. Friends and family can give reviews, but some...