First, a big WOOHOO!! I’ve just got another 1-star review on Amazon! Yippee! No, I’m not crazy, I know how the star system works. This particular verified purchase review says: One Star do not recall this book and I cannot give a fair critic [sic] of it. So, basically, someone bought my book, maybe read it, […]
Books
The Immortality of the Mystery
A guest post I have written as part of Mystery Thriller Week, originally published on Rae’s “A new Look on Books” blog. What’s in common between the latest scientific research about virus propagation, genetic modification for interstellar colonisation, and ancient priests poking about in animal entrails to predict the favour of the gods? More on […]
Book Review: Salt in the Blood, by N. B. Williams
I’ve met Nikki Williams through Twitter. We’ve exchanged a few messages, discussed books and publishing, and became friends. I knew she was writing a horror novella, and was curious about it. She was kind enough to give me an ARC copy late last year. Now that she has finally published it, I was happy to […]
Indie Books Worth The Read – part 2
I don’t think I would ever tire of this image 🙂 Murder In Absentia has been voted as the NUMBER 1 Indie Book Worth The Read!!! That you again SO MUCH to everyone who voted! You have no idea how these small wins are important to us indie authors, and how encouraging it is. Now I […]
Indie Books Worth the Read
Murder In Absentia was added to Goodreads’ list for Indie Books Worth the Read. I was going to ask readers of this blog to go vote and push it into the top 10 – but I’m too late… It already is in the top five three! 🙂 However should you have a moment to spare and […]
#Hashtags
This post will be of interest to both fellow authors and readers. EDIT: The post is continually updated, as I discover more info. Every week, almost every day, there are “events” taking place on Twitter that showcase author’s current work. Some are aimed at quoting a line from the Work In Progress, usually with a given theme; some […]
Free copies of Murder In Absentia!
My publisher is now giving free copies of Murder In Absentia as part of a promotion of a new, Hard Sci-Fi novel by Eric Klein. Follow this link to find out more – and you could get a complimentary copy of Murder In Absentia!
News and Specials!
For everyone who missed the Cover Reveal party… well, you missed out on some awesome partying! Confetti, beers, spiced wine – it was all there. Read on to discover what’s new and about a special promo running now 😉 Two things were uncovered in the party. First was the great new cover done by Ellie Bockert Augsburger […]
Virtual Book Fair – Giveaway for Murder In Absentia!
Just a reminder that the Virtual Book Fair is on from this Sunday! If you like books and have a Facebook account (which should cover most of those reading this message 😉 – you owe yourself to check it out: https://www.facebook.com/events/927569970656592/permalink/939470219466567/ I know a few good authors – and me – who will be there. There […]
Virtual Book Fair
If you like books and have a Facebook account (which should cover most of those reading this message 😉 – check out the Virtual Book Fair starting on Feb 20th: https://www.facebook.com/events/927569970656592/permalink/939470219466567/ I know of a few good authors – and me – who will be there. There will be lots of exciting things, new books […]