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 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 4, 2020 | Random Thoughts & Ideas
I’ll have some good book news coming up soon, but first, a breather. Yes, we all need a breather. I keep my author social media free of political stuff for good reason. That being said, my family and friend’s Facebook sees a lot. And as one of my longtime...
by Douglas | Dec 21, 2019 | Book Projects On The Horizon, Non-Book Projects, Random Thoughts & Ideas
With thanks to many new fans and mailing list members, it’s been a great year! I just look at my expanding mailing list subscribers, Twitter/Facebook/Goodreads followers, and book reviewers’ praise, to realize my growing success as an author. It’s...
by Douglas | Nov 15, 2019 | Random Thoughts & Ideas
This past weekend I had an awesome event in Minneapolis called GalaxyCon. It’s the biggest event I’ve ever gone to, depending on how one might rank the Mn Renaissance Festival. GalaxyCon was expecting over 30,000 guests for the weekend, and they packed...
by Douglas | Oct 23, 2019 | Book Projects On The Horizon, Non-Book Projects, Random Thoughts & Ideas
My last and certainly biggest appearance of the 2019 Author Tour 😀 is coming up November 8-10th. I’ll be at GalaxyCon, along with an impressive list of celebrities and just about every other indieauthor and artist from Minnesota that I know. I will also be...
by Douglas | Sep 15, 2019 | Random Thoughts & Ideas
On Sept 7&8th, I got to be at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival for their Wine, Chocolate & Romance weekend. My oldest, Samuel, helped me a lot, and I am ever so thankful for his efforts. Allow me to welcome all those new mailing list subscribers that signed...
by Douglas | Aug 24, 2019 | Book Projects On The Horizon, Non-Book Projects, Random Thoughts & Ideas
Did I just trouble anyone by declaring the end of Summer? I’m sorry. However, the boys are going back to school. I will miss them dearly, but it also means I have more time to write! (When not dodging honey-do lists.) During the Summer, we have way too much time...
by Douglas | Jul 25, 2019 | Book Projects On The Horizon, Random Thoughts & Ideas
>Hello writers and readers! Today’s informative blog is aimed at both of you, but especially those who are thinking of writing. It was inspired by a scene I’m currently writing for one of my novels. >I call these particular scenes, “connective...