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Road to Nineveh 5 Star Review
I was thrilled to receive such a thoughtful and insightful review by this professional reviewer. Reviewed by Terri Stepek for Reader Views (06/2024) 5-Stars. Author Charles Besondy continues The Lighthouse series with book four, “Road to Nineveh: A Christian...
Interview with Audiobook Narrator, Shawn Saavedra
On May 28 I hosted a live stream event on social media to announce the wide availability of Road to Nineveh audiobook. My guest was none other than Shawn Saavedra, the narrator for three of my novels, including the latest. It was a fascinating interview capped off...
Audiobook Version of Road to Nineveh Widely Available
The audio version of my latest Christian thriller was released in May. It is widely available wherever audiobooks are sold, including Amazon. Spotify Barnes & Noble Storytel Libro Audiobooks Google Play Kobo Audible Amazon Here's a sample chapter for your...
Audiobook in Production for Road to Nineveh
Production of the audiobook version of Road to Nineveh is about 50% complete. The narrator, Shawn Saavedra, is at the top of his game. Here's a sample chapter for your ears.
Book Tour for Road to Nineveh
Through the months of March and April my latest novel is being spotlighted and/or reviewed by 23 book bloggers who follow genres such as thrillers, contemporary fiction, and Christian fiction. I’ve included links to all the blogs below. A tip of the hat to Rabt Book...
Gold Medal for Road to Nineveh
In March I was notified by the folks who run the annual Illumination Book Awards for Christian literature that Road to Nineveh received a gold medal in the Mystery/Thriller category. I am thrilled that the award will help to attract readers to the book that, through...
Road to Nineveh Launch
On January 4 at 5pm Central US time I live-streamed the official launch of Road to Nineveh, A Christian Psychological Thriller. I had a lot of fun giving the background to the book, reading one of the chapters, and answering a few questions from the viewers. Check it...
Road to Nineveh Launches on Facebook Live
On January 4 at 5pm CT on Facebook Live I’ll be reading from my newest thriller, Road to Nineveh. You are welcome to join me as I officially launch the novel, which is book #4 in The Lighthouse series of Christian thrillers. Here’s the event invitation page. You don’t...
Clothing and Writer’s Block
It has been said that Victor Hugo, author of The Hunchback of Notre-Dame and Les Misrables, wrote in the nude to overcome writer’s block. According to legend, he asked his servants to remove all clothing from the room so that he couldn’t leave before concluding his...
Tension and Conflict in Fiction
Next time you read a work of fiction, pay attention to how the author develops and maintains conflict and tension. This is especially important in the genres that promise tension, namely, Thriller, Suspense, Mystery, Horror, and even Romance. Ted Dekker teaches in his...
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