If you like free, you'll like this. Readers of my Zack Tolliver, FBI mystery series can soon download my novella THE DARK ROAD for free in a compilation of stories titled WESTERN JUSTICE, a three for free western series how-did-it-all-start bonanza! As my readers know, THE OTHER is the first book of the Zack Tolliver … Continue reading THREE FOR FREE: WESTERN JUSTICE
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ARTICLE: THE POWER OF VISIBILITY
Today in the eBook market anybody can publish a book. But can you sell it? The fight for the attention of the consumer requires a power platform, an ample advertising fund, and/or a publisher willing to push your product. It is a war carried on far above the head of the Indie “none of the … Continue reading ARTICLE: THE POWER OF VISIBILITY
LOMPOC, CITY OF FLOWERS
We will be in Lompoc this Saturday morning, which is expected to be a perfect day with a high of 74 degrees and nothing but sunshine, particularly inside THE BOOKSTORE where Leslie Sevier, et al, will be their usual cheery selves, meeting your every need. I will be there as well, with my full line … Continue reading LOMPOC, CITY OF FLOWERS
Much Ado About…Nothing
Ever wonder where donut holes come from? There seems to be an obvious answer. But is it the right one? Before we batter that idea around, let’s drill a bit deeper into the hole story of the donut. Hidden in middens at ancient Native American archaeological digs scientists have found small round cakes. Some had holes … Continue reading Much Ado About…Nothing
MESTACLOCAN
We thought friends, fans, and readers might be interested in the results of our free book campaign for MESTACLOCAN, book #2 in the Zack Tolliver, FBI series. As of this morning (September 3, 8 AM PST) we have given away 2,500 eBooks (the campaign began yesterday). In all of Amazon free book campaigns at this … Continue reading MESTACLOCAN
The Importance of Research in Fiction
I am an advocate of research for any book genre. Fiction is no exception. I can not think of a form of fiction where research is not desirable, even for works in which the entire content is a figment of the author’s imagination. Any story must be plausible. Most readers desire to connect the dots … Continue reading The Importance of Research in Fiction
Tolliver Tales August Edition
Tolliver Tales for June is now available. (Tolliver Tales August 2018) Don't miss: Radio show appearances. Over 650 copies of CANAAN'S SECRET Sold! Release date for CANAAN'S SECRET the Paperback!
How To Find My Book
While the title of this post may seem self serving, it is so only by way of introducing a dilemma common to both readers and authors. It is the opposite ends of the same stick. Readers want to know how to find the kind of book that will particularly engage them, and authors want to … Continue reading How To Find My Book
Reviewers: Part of the Team
At first the argument suggesting authors should not read their reviews was compelling. Justified from an emotional point of view, this sage advice was intended to protect authors from ultimately meaningless harshness and even cruelty - after all, there are a lot of nutcases out there - or so the reasoning went. Indeed, a few … Continue reading Reviewers: Part of the Team
Marketing On Radio
This past week has been busy. To gain visibility for my latest Zack Tolliver, FBI series novel Canaan’s Secret, I took a guest spot on two radio shows, one a blog talk radio show and the other an old fashioned over-the-airwaves local radio show live in a studio. The effectiveness of both for my … Continue reading Marketing On Radio
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