Friday, November 15, 2013
Perfect Pawn - State Journal Register
More good coverage. In the Thursday, Nov. 14th, issue of the State Journal Register (Springfield, Il.) they did an article on Perfect Pawn. Nice piece and it opens a door up in the state's Capitol.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Perfect Pawn - Now Available in Print !!
Well, it is now official - Perfect Pawn is available in print !!It went live this morning and is available now through Createspace, which is an Amazon company.
https://www.createspace.com/4500028
For those of you with an Amazon account, we have been advised that it normally takes about 5-7 days (estimate) for it to actually appear on their shelves. When it does I will post a link there as well.
Once again, thank you for all your support and encouragement.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Perfect Pawn - The Book !!
Well, it is official. The print version is alive, well almost.
Today the wonderful UPS truck came and deposited the proofs of Perfect Pawn onto my door step. I often wonder if they ever consider whether the item they are delivering is a significant, life altering, experience for the recipient?
I have to admit there is a world of difference between publishing an eBook and being able to hold the physical book in your hand. I know a lot of people prefer the ease of eBooks but I am one of those old fashioned kind of readers.
I love books, always have, and to be able to hold my book in my hands is something I am struggling to put into words. I grew up reading Frank Herbert, Joseph Wambaugh, Alan Dean Foster, and so many others. I enjoyed being transported for a brief time to new worlds. I especially loved the rich character development of certain authors.
Now I sit here with my own printed book and wonder if they felt the same way when they held the first proof of their own book? Will someone read it one day and say I did the same thing for them? As a writer, it is the greatest complement I think you can receive.
Thank you so much for accompanying me on this journey.
Today the wonderful UPS truck came and deposited the proofs of Perfect Pawn onto my door step. I often wonder if they ever consider whether the item they are delivering is a significant, life altering, experience for the recipient?
I have to admit there is a world of difference between publishing an eBook and being able to hold the physical book in your hand. I know a lot of people prefer the ease of eBooks but I am one of those old fashioned kind of readers.
I love books, always have, and to be able to hold my book in my hands is something I am struggling to put into words. I grew up reading Frank Herbert, Joseph Wambaugh, Alan Dean Foster, and so many others. I enjoyed being transported for a brief time to new worlds. I especially loved the rich character development of certain authors.
Now I sit here with my own printed book and wonder if they felt the same way when they held the first proof of their own book? Will someone read it one day and say I did the same thing for them? As a writer, it is the greatest complement I think you can receive.
Thank you so much for accompanying me on this journey.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
The weather and writing
Whats the old saying about Illinois?
"If you don't like the weather wait 15 minutes and it will change!"
Well I can attest to the fact that it is undeniably true. Yesterday I was in a tee shirt, hauling in firewood and today it is 27 degrees outside. But fear not, the reports are that by next Monday it will be 67 out !!
In a way I like the cold as the sequel to Perfect Pawn takes place in January. It is getting me in the mindset. It's one thing to write that it is cold, but it is another thing to walk outside and feel the harsh sting of the wind against your face and go "Ah, that sounds much better."
As a writer you look for inspiration anywhere you can. Including how the sun or moon takes on a different feel when it is reflecting off the new fallen snow.
Check back with me in February when all that prose will be replaced with "Well, got hit with another three inches of this Godforsaken white S&*% again.........."
Writers, you can never keep them happy !!
"If you don't like the weather wait 15 minutes and it will change!"
Well I can attest to the fact that it is undeniably true. Yesterday I was in a tee shirt, hauling in firewood and today it is 27 degrees outside. But fear not, the reports are that by next Monday it will be 67 out !!
In a way I like the cold as the sequel to Perfect Pawn takes place in January. It is getting me in the mindset. It's one thing to write that it is cold, but it is another thing to walk outside and feel the harsh sting of the wind against your face and go "Ah, that sounds much better."
As a writer you look for inspiration anywhere you can. Including how the sun or moon takes on a different feel when it is reflecting off the new fallen snow.
Check back with me in February when all that prose will be replaced with "Well, got hit with another three inches of this Godforsaken white S&*% again.........."
Writers, you can never keep them happy !!
Monday, November 11, 2013
Social Media Reminder - Facebook / Twitter
As a writer, one of the most important things for me is to stay connected with my readers. After all, it is with you in mind that I write my stories in the first place.
So this is just a reminder that if you have found your way to this website and would like to connect with me, and stay up to date on the latest information, just click on the links below.
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So this is just a reminder that if you have found your way to this website and would like to connect with me, and stay up to date on the latest information, just click on the links below.
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Perfect Pawn is now listed on Goodreads
Take a look and if you have finished reading Perfect Pawn please go ahead and leave a review.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18761449-perfect-pawn
Friday, November 8, 2013
What the reviews are telling me.
I commented yesterday about the feedback I have been getting
and thought I would explain exactly why I’m happy about it.
Books to me have always been about rich story telling and
characters I could relate to. In fact, it was the character connection in that
original draft I did for Nancy over
a decade ago that hooked her and led to me writing Perfect Pawn.
I guess I could have gone with your traditional action
novel. But I wanted to do something different. I didn’t want to exclude any of my readers. So
as I began writing I knew I wanted to incorporate a variety of elements. So I
included action, romance, humor, and suspense. As you read the story I want you
to feel, not like a reader, but like someone who is eavesdropping on an
intimate conversation between people. I also tried to open up a bit of the
world of the NYPD for my readers.
The feedback I have been getting indicates that I hit my
mark.
But the most interesting feedback for me has been from
fellow law enforcement officers. Connecting with them was important for me
because they know the job and they would be the ones who would look at the book
from a professional point of view. I’m happy to say that they are giving it a
thumb’s up.
At the end of the day all any author really is, is a
storyteller. Whether that story is good or not is up to the individual reader.
I am proud that the reviews indicate that I have achieved that with Perfect
Pawn.
Now, I hold no illusions that, going forward, every review
will be positive. No author can please everyone. But I hope that the majority
of my readers will be able to get something out of it.
If you enjoyed the roller coaster ride in the first book, wait
till you see what life has in store for James Maguire in the sequel!
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