T.J. Brearton's Blog, page 2
September 27, 2023
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The Truth About Writing
Even though it’s how I make a living, I still treat writing like it’s my second job. A lot of authors say in their bios that once they made it — they got an agent and/or a big hit book — everything changed and they quit the day job and moved into the spare bedroom as an office and started keeping regular hours, etc.
I never had regular hours or a real day job to begin with — I always cobbled my work together and had a home office. Plus, I was a single parent for a while. Today, the kids still come first, as does the house, the chores — the garden, especially, since nature waits for no man.
That’s not to say other authors don’t prioritize their children — I’m sure they do! Having a place to go and a schedule to see to are some of the best ways to give your family what they need most; that way, when you’re working you’re working and when you’re with them, you’re with them.
I just don’t have that; I’m still mixing it all up in lots of ways, for perhaps both good and ill. Partly this is because, I think, I have many interests. But it’s also because I like to be done with all the “must-dos” before I sit down to write. Writing needs my full attention. And writing is something that, in many cases, I really enjoy doing. At least, it’s natural for me, when given a void of things to do, to want to write. It’s how I keep the voices quiet, the wolf from the door.
Of course, all this could just be one convoluted confession that I’m a terrible procrastinator, and that could very well be true, too.
Anyway, now that I’ve written this (I had to, I swear!) I’m off to tackle the actual day’s writing.
Thanks so much for reading.
May 23, 2023
AVAILABLE AS AN AUDIOBOOK
Just a reminder that THE DARK IS AWLAYS WAITING is available as an audiobook, narrated by the sonorous Hannah Cabell!
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May 2, 2023
Reading List
I was asked by the “Find a Book Club” to come up with a short list of books that influenced me — here it is!”
my reading list
pictured: reading on the beach while my daughters enjoy sand castles and sandy apples
April 25, 2023
March 13, 2023
New Book Now Available for Pre-order!
A public shooting.
A gunman quickly captured.
A woman who feels like the criminal isn’t through with her yet — the terror has only just begun.
Meanwhile, state Investigator Raquel Roth has never seen a case like this: A criminal who makes major mistakes, yet seems to have a master plan. And is someone pulling his strings? As Roth and her partner race to figure out the madman's motive, signs point to an even more sinister plan in the works. If only they can untangle the mystery and stop the next tragedy in time…
pre order your copyReleases on May 9, 2023
“Once you read a Brearton thriller, you get ready for the next one.” — Kindle CustomerJanuary 25, 2023
NEW PUBLISHER AETHON THRILLS LAUNCHES WITH FOUR CRACKING NOVELS
Aethon Books, the successful sci-fi and fantasy publisher with over 350 titles, is launching a new imprint for mystery, thriller and suspense, Aethon Thrills.
My book, The Dark is Always Waiting, is part of their big launch! Along with three other pulse-pounding reads from authors Ted Galdi, Paul Heatley and R.J. Patterson.
Learn moreJanuary 3, 2023
Happy Birthday to my Amazing Wife
I don’t have social media, so this is where I shall tribute my amazing wife, Dava, who is many things:
From our humble beginnings, a new mother to my young son…
A young son who then grew up…
She is an incredible, attentive mother to our beautiful daughters…
She is a rescuer of stranded kittens…
A devoted dog mom…
A hiker…
A camper and canoer…
A skier…
She has a wonderful career helping people, she is a loyal friend and sister and kind to all she meets…
And to me, she is my darling, my best friend, and the love of my life.
Happy birthday, baby.
Yours forever,
Timmy
December 27, 2022
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