In some previous blog post, I blathered on about my dislike for folks who were on the soap box ranting about the idea of writing to market. I can't quite recall what I wrote (and am too lazy to search around on my own website) but the general gist was: Meh, I want to write what I want to write. I abhorred the idea of doing research to determine what genre of story I was going to write. It … [Read more...]
Into Darkness Now Available
I am pleased to announce the release of my new science fiction novel Into Darkness. Click here to buy it today on Amazon. What does it take to become human again? An action-packed science fiction thriller set on a deep space mining colony gone dark. In a future world of warring AIs, company agent Marley - half-human, half-machine - agrees to a mission to bring a deep space mining … [Read more...]
Turning the Corner
I'm a coward. Alright, maybe not a coward. But I suffer from paralysis by analysis. Especially when it comes to taking risks with marketing my writing. I want to invest in properly marketing my novels and short stories. I believe that better marketing will lead to more sales (which will make me happy.) But I don't know who to trust. Some folks are adamant: first book permafree. … [Read more...]
Where to Source Images for Your Website
The life of an indie author is often one of persistence and ingenuity. Without a full on marketing machine behind you, you still need to promote your books and be as professional as possible. Since I have designed the covers and marketing materials for a number of my books, I am always on the look out for free sources of images that I can use without restrictive licenses. Below are five … [Read more...]
The Witch of the Sands: An Author’s Note
A lot of you may not know this but The Witch of the Sands, the first book in the Hounds of the North series, was actually written after Black River. In fact, I did not even start on The Witch of the Sands until two years after I began Black River and had a near final draft of the novel done. I know. It sounds crazy. Why I am doing things backwards? And it is backwards because … [Read more...]
Your free book is waiting for you
Your free book is waiting for you! An action-packed fantasy book featuring grim swordsmen, dark magic and witches in the desert. Yours as a gift. And if you already have The Witch of the Sands, just reply to the welcome email and I’ll send you a different story. (I value your privacy and will never spam you. Of course, you can unsubscribe any time you want)) … [Read more...]
