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Now Available on Barnes & Noble and in the iBookstore!

Hey! Colin McCool and the Vampire Dwarf is now available as a NOOK book on BarnesandNoble.com and in the Apple iBookstore.

Here’s the link to the book on NOOK:

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/colin-mccool-and-the-vampire-dwarf-md-massey/1117759813

If you’d like to download and read the book on your iPad or other Apple device, simply search for it using the iBooks app.

Book Trailer For Colin McCool and the Vampire Dwarf

I just had a book trailer created for Colin McCool and the Vampire Dwarf… take a look:

About “Colin McCool and the Vampire Dwarf”

Colin McCool and the Vampire Dwarf is an exciting new entry among fantasy adventure books for kids 9-12, and is a unique and entertaining addition to the YA books genre. If you enjoy vampire books for kids or kids adventure books, then you’ll love the Colin McCool children’s fantasy book series. “Colin McCool and the Vampire Dwarf” classifies as middle grade fiction...

My New YA Book Is Rated 5-Stars on Amazon!

Great jumpin’ Jehoshaphat!

My new YA bookColin McCool and the Vampire Dwarf has been out for about ten days now, and the book has already garnered five 5-star reviews on Amazon.

Thus far the reader feedback has been exceptional, and I’ve been more than pleased with the response the book is getting from readers. But today I received an extra-nice surprise when I saw that Jim Mather, author of The Arrow Catcher, posted another 5-star review!

Jim is an author I respect and admire, so I took his rev...

My Vampire Book For Kids is Now Available in Paperback!

Yes! I just got the first review copies of Colin McCool and the Vampire Dwarf from the printer. Every single time I get the first copy of one of my books in my hands, it’s like Christmas came early.

This edition of the book looks fantastic, if I do say so myself. My cover artist, Dafeenah from IndieDesignz.com, did an outstanding job on the jacket. I think the matte finish really does it justice.

The feedback on this vampire book for kids has been completely positive among early readers. Initia...

Colin McCool and the Vampire Dwarf Is Getting Rave Reader Reviews!

So… the book has been out for almost a week, and I’ve put review copies in the hands of about a dozen kids and adults so far.

This being my first fiction novel, I have to admit that I was a little nervous about reader feedback. Granted, my beta reader feedback was mostly positive, but it’s a different feeling when you know that anyone can post a review online.

So, I guess the good news is that the first people who have read the finished book apparently like it a lot. :)

Here’s an example of some...

Get A Free Copy Of My Book In Exchange For Your Honest Review!

Hey, get a FREE copy of my book in exchange for your honest review!

And, you’ll automatically be registered for a chance to win one of three $10 gift Amazon gift cards.

I know! How cool is that?

Here’s the link:

http://storycartel.com/books/545/colin-mccool-and-the-vampire-dwarf/

Colin McCool and the Vampire Dwarf Available on Smashwords

Yes, Colin McCool and the Vampire Dwarf is now available on Smashwords for all those other eReader platforms other than Kindle. So, if you read on a Mac device, a Kobo eReader, a Nook, a Sony eReader, or any other device, here’s where you want to go to get the book:

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/387874

Thanks for your support!

Colin McCool and the Vampire Dwarf Releases!

Great news!

The eBook edition of Colin McCool and the Vampire Dwarf is now live and for purchase in the Amazon Kindle store at:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H9K4NTI

I’m working on formatting for the print version now, and that should be ready for sale by next week. In addition, I’m having the files converted for mass distribution to other eBook stores and platforms (Nook, Kobo, iBookStore, etc.)

I’ll also be running a book launch on StoryCartel.com, and the giveaway for the launch campaign is a Ki...

Sneak Peek At The Story Synopsis For Colin McCool And The Vampire Dwarf

I just sent off the draft to the editor, and I’m getting more excited every day about the upcoming release of Colin McCool and the Vampire Dwarf. Here’s a sneak peek at the story synopsis that’ll appear on the cover jacket for the print version of the book:

Never, Ever Make Fun of a Vampire Dwarf…

Colin and Jesse discovered they’ve been under the spell of an evil vampire dwarf – and they’re not alone. Now, they’ve been recruited by a leprechaun who loves IKEA and a centuries-old wizard (who may...

Editing, Editing, Editing…

I’m still going through the first edit of the book, mostly due to the fact that I set it aside to work on other projects. I find that if I walk away from my work for a few weeks, then return to it, I have a lot more clarity regarding the tone, character voice, direction, and so on.

And, I can honestly say that in this case that stepping back for a few weeks has absolutely been helpful. Tightening up a story can be terribly difficult, because often you have to cut away a lot of the work you’ve...