by Douglas | Mar 26, 2020 | Book Projects On The Horizon, Random Thoughts & Ideas
Sometimes, a big scene can stick for years in the head of an author. You plan out a series, you know some key events that will happen, but you just can’t write as fast as you can think up scenes. This causes some big scenes to replay in your head for a couple...
by Douglas | Mar 15, 2020 | Random Thoughts & Ideas
Every author needs some dealings through Amazon to be recognized far and wide, but none of us want to see local bookstores added to the history books. (Think of those old video rental stores that you never see, all replaced by online or small kiosks.) Any of my books...
by Douglas | Mar 13, 2020 | Book Projects On The Horizon, Random Thoughts & Ideas
We hear that sometimes Amazon strikes a bunch of reviews from a novel, for whatever reason. It either doesn’t trust the reviewer or relationship of the author. So overnight, without warning, you can lose a lot of good reviews. That may or may not have happened...
by Douglas | Mar 5, 2020 | Book Projects On The Horizon, Random Thoughts & Ideas
Actress Jess Nahikian is hard at work recording the audiobook for “Apprentice Storm Mage”, and she sent us a behind-the-scenes teaser. I think she’s preparing a really nice treat for those who prefer audio formats. The intro and closing portions even...
by Douglas | Feb 27, 2020 | Book Projects On The Horizon, Non-Book Projects
Smashwords is running a promotion with discounts from March 1st-7th. It’s “Read an E-book Week”! All sorts of good reasons to check it out. Lots of digital book deals this week, and you’ll be supporting a platform other than Kindle....
by Douglas | Feb 23, 2020 | Book Projects On The Horizon, Non-Book Projects
Welcome new subscribers from Con of the North! I returned for my second year in a row, and most folks were asking, “What’s New?” Of course, I had “Apprentice Storm Mage” to appease them. It was by far the biggest seller, selling...
by Douglas | Feb 8, 2020 | Random Thoughts & Ideas
Indie-Authors need a good boost from fans in order to get proper recognition and maybe one day quit their day job. I’m once again reminding…and begging…readers to leave some 4-5 star reviews on Amazon, Goodreads, Audible, Smashwords, etc to support...
by Douglas | Feb 4, 2020 | Book Projects On The Horizon, Non-Book Projects, Random Thoughts & Ideas
“Apprentice Storm Mage” is now available, and I’ve also had a recent interview on YouTube in which I read excerpts from my books! -Apprentice Storm Mage- Like a proud father, I once again get to pass the cigars around as I announce the new arrival....
by Douglas | Jan 22, 2020 | Book Projects On The Horizon, Non-Book Projects
My Steampunk-meets-Wild-West novella is now an audiobook, and I have a limited amount of free promo codes to offer to fans! (Also, if you’re a first-time user to Audible, please check out the first time user’s link. Not sure if this works in tandem with...
by Douglas | Jan 18, 2020 | Book Projects On The Horizon
I’ve been waiting to get a better idea on these projects. I still don’t have firm dates, but I’ll make this short and sweet. Audiobook – Boxer Earns His Wings is merely waiting final okays by ACX to be released. Narrator Steve Ferrari and I...
