Marketing your book is like driving with your foot on the accelerator and the brake at the same time. One must have patience while waiting to see and understand results from Social Media advertising, waiting for readers to write reviews (or not), waiting for reviewers to read the book, waiting as the sales algorithms at … Continue reading Publishing Patience
Thoughts on Writing
Tolliver Tales April 2, 2018
Enjoy this volume of Tolliver Tales, including a reveal of the newest Zack Tolliver, FBI novel cover!Tolliver Tales April 2018
Special Notice For My Readers
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A Novel Cycle
While involved in random research I followed a thread to Joseph Campbell's The Hero With A Thousand Faces and his A Hero's Journey, wherein he outlines a path the lead character will take in hero myths and stories from around the world, demonstrating the commonality of these specific stages for all heroes. I'm not one … Continue reading A Novel Cycle
Filming Zorro (Tolliver Tales for February 2018)
Tolliver Tales February 2018
December Edition of Tolliver Tales
In this edition we share a secret about the next Zack Tolliver, FBI novel; share an experience night racing in the desert, and introduce our new author site. Tolliver Tales December 2017
Tis The Season For…Crime and Carnage?
The Holiday Season is a wonderful time for most, a time of special music, colorful lights, great food, renewed friendship, and renewed souls. What's not to love? It's a rewarding season for all. Not so much for authors of eBook mystery and crime novels. I've noticed a lag in sales during most U.S. holidays, lasting … Continue reading Tis The Season For…Crime and Carnage?
About Relating To Reviewers
Perhaps I should begin by emphasizing that I appreciate all my reviewers immensely (even, or possibly especially the critics). I know the time it takes to assess, formulate, and write one's feelings about a book. A book is a complicated blending of thoughts, actions, and emotions, many of which often conflict. Reviews are not judgments; … Continue reading About Relating To Reviewers
October 2nd Edition of “Tolliver Tales”
Tolliver Tales Aug 2017 copy In this edition I relate (as best I am able) my approach to creating plot for books in the Zack Tolliver, FBI series, and how it differs from others of a similar genre. I also hint at the location for book #6 of the series. Enjoy.
Tolliver Tales Bulletin (August 2017)
Tolliver Tales Aug 2017 copy