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Hell Becomes Her Re-Release and Excerpt

She doesn't even chew bubblegum.
Whoops!  I’m supposed to be updating this more than just once a month.
Apologies.
The year sorta got away from me there at the end.  I took a bit of vacation, then I got lazy, because vacation is WAY better than real life, then I got a little bit sick, then I got a bit better.
Anyhow, this week is the week for the re-release of Hell Becomes Her.
Here’s an excerpt:
The doors slid back exactly as they were supposed to, and Del pointed both her SIGs through t...

For Want of a Wall—Trump Shutdown Celebrates One Week

I watched the following, short video on why Trump supporters continue to support Trump.  It’s not wrong, but it’s not right either.  Go ahead:

The video isn't wrong, but it isn't right either. There were a lot of reasons why Trump won. 
As I told my mother when she asked, it was a perfect storm, and there isn't just one reason. Boiling it down to “Trump supporters have the mind-set of five year-olds” is overly simplistic. Some do. Some don't. Some were reasonable people, bot...

Raindrops on Roses—Hell Becomes Her Cover Reveal

So here it is, the cover reveal for HELL BECOMES HER!
The release date for the book is Friday, January 18th.  Unlike some other releases, I see no reason this one shouldn’t hit as scheduled.
*knocks on wood, touches iron, throws salt, eats bacon*
After that, I have some decisions to make.  COMPANY OF THE DAMNED has been finished for some time. It still needs a review, but it’s finished.  SINS OF THE THRONE (the Jane Ivey adventure) is not finished.  Chronologically, it exists...

Mrs. Y's Review

You think you want to meet an angel . . .
. . . but you really don't.
Tears of Heaven received a lovely review from blogger Mrs. Y.  I’ve actually played Diablo, but the first one, and nothing really since.  I had no idea there were Nephilim in the series . . . which is really cool!
For anyone paying attention to my joys and loves, I love sea-related stories, and I really enjoy warrior stories. Something about fighting has me thinking of tales like these with fondness. If anything, a...

Important Dates for Hell Becomes Her

It's been a long road / Getting from there to here.
Let’s talk dates!  Tears of Heaven is now out, available in both ebook and paperback forms, so that’s done!  Woohoo!  It feels so good to have all of that taken care of.
Now, for Hell Becomes Her we’re on a roll.
Dates Announcements—Today! (that was clever)Cover Reveal—Let’s say Tuesday, December 18th, does that work for everyone?Book Release—Friday, January 18th
If anyone wants their book autographed, just leave me a message in t...

Misadventures in Publishing Part 3—Final Red Flags

Actual cover submitted for my approval.
“Okay, first, as per the contract, I have already approved Charles’s final concept . . .”—Maya the Publisher
I’ve really struggled with writing this blog entry.  The first and second ones were almost cathartic.  All the drama that surrounded the cover is painful to remember.  The cover art was one thing, but it wasn’t the only thing.  As I’ve discussed in my previous two posts, there were a number of red flags.  All of t...

Tears of Heaven Rereleases Tomorrow!

Well, she's a half-angel . . . 
Tomorrow is the day!
Tears of Heaven will definitely release.
I was burned repeatedly by my past publisher on release dates—that’s a fun story!  It makes it pretty hard to market to people if they’re waiting and wanting to buy a book, and the book isn’t available.
So I spoke with my publisher this morning, just to be certain:
Woohoo!
Yes, I say “groovy” a lot.  Fight me.
Don’t really.  I have carpal tunnel.
All this means that the COVER REVEAL for H...

Remembering President George Herbert Walker Bush

He was certainly my president.
President George Herbert Walker Bush had a lot of faults—he was, after all, human.
He also had a lot of strengths.  The following is one of those: Bush’s resignation from the National Rifle Association is short, sweet and to the point.  It’s well worth remembering during these divisive times:
Dear Mr. Washington,
I was outraged when, even in the wake of the Oklahoma City tragedy, Mr. Wayne LaPierre, executive vice president of N.R.A., defended his attack o...

Growing Up—But Not Just Yet

Definitely not Satan.
Last night, as the end credits for The Christmas Chronicles rolled, my oldest (11yo) piped up.
“Mom, how long is your period?”
I blinked.
I did not look at my wife.
I did not look at my son.
My wife did not respond.
I didn’t respond.
I knew my son was growing up, and that things of this nature would inevitably happen. I didn’t know they would happen so soon.  On the one hand, I was shocked he was already aware of this. On the other, I was a little shocked that we’d managed...

Shumshumschilpiddydah!—Release Date

And then . . . the world!
Thank you SO MUCH for your patience.
We have a release date.
TEARS OF HEAVEN will be available again Friday, December 7th.

Next month, some time in January, we'll release HELL BECOMES HER.  You can look for the cover reveal in the coming weeks.
I can’t wait for these books to be out in the world again!  I’m even more excited to see it on the shelf.
Yes, I have one shelf on a bookcase, that I use to hold my books.  It’s very small, but it’s mine, and it might...