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September 28, 2016
DragonCon 2016: Using book trailers and social media
Last week I shared some info from the DragonCon 2016 panel, “How to promote your book.” That article covered physical tours versus blog/ review tours and networking. In this article, I’ll tell you what the panelists said about book trailers and creating a persona for social media. Panelist recap In case you missed the previous article, […]
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September 22, 2016
DragonCon 2016 panel: Promote your book
While at DragonCon 2016, I attended the Writer’s Track panel “How to Promote Your Book.” Figured I could use the knowledge drop for my action/ urban fantasy series. Here’s the lowdown on what I learned. “How to Promote our Book” Panelists: Sheila English – Circle of Seven Productions. She trademarked the term “book trailer;” that’s what […]
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September 20, 2016
Free action-urban fantasy books!
Would you like a free action urban fantasy ebook? How about a copy of “For Her Sins” before the official Halloween 2016 release? Continue reading and see how you can get an advanced copy — and did I mention free? Looking for a free ebook? Let’s get all Satipo from “Raiders of the Lost Ark” […]
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September 19, 2016
DragonCon 2016: an urban fantasy author’s recap
Last Labor Day weekend, cosplayers and geek aficionados swarmed downtown Atlanta for DragonCon 2016. Yours truly, author of the “Shadowdance” action/ urban fantasy saga, was among them. Here’s a recap of some of the sights and things I learned while at the con’s 30th anniversary. A heads-up: those looking for cosplay pics may want to Google/ […]
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September 2, 2016
Cover reveal for new urban fantasy ebook
Just in time for DragonCon’s 30th anniversary, here’s the cover reveal for “For Her Sins,” the second song in the “Shadowdance” action/ urban fantasy saga. Click “Continue reading” for more information about the cover. The cover of “For Her Sins” is another product of my photo shoot last March with Harry Wilkins Photography. Eric Hernandez continues […]
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September 1, 2016
Ghostbusters reboot gets last laugh
Paul Feig’s all-female (and over 40 years old) “Ghostbusters” reboot is a financial disappointment. That’s sad because it was truly a well-made and entertaining movie. It does get to claim something some other summer movies failed to get — “certified fresh” from review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. Take that DC Murderverse and “Jason Bourne”… who are probably crying in […]
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August 31, 2016
Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman
No reason other than it looks awesome.
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August 29, 2016
Netflix changes in September 2016
It’s the end of the month, so it’s time for Netflix changes. Continue on to find out the comings and goings for September. If you’re a fan of classic movies, you have three days to catch Sir Alec Guinness (a.k.a. Obi-Wan Kenobi from “Star Wars”) in “The Bridge on the River Kwai.” Edward Norton fans […]
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August 23, 2016
“For Her Sins” ebook cover reveal – September 2
Just in time for Atlanta’s premiere event, DragonCon, I’ll reveal the new cover for the second song of the “Shadowdance” action/ urban fantasy saga, “For Her Sins.” Click below for more. Bookmark the “Thinking Out Loud” blog and check back on September 2nd for the full image. The novel will be available for sale October 7th in […]
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August 16, 2016
Music informs an urban fantasy saga
Back in the late 20th century when I conceived the “Shadowdance” action/ urban fantasy saga, I knew that music was as important a component as the vampires, werewolves, demons and other supernatural creatures. Since music is so intrinsic to the Dance, I decided on some music related monikers for elements of the saga. I’ll explain […]
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