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How to Write a Review on Amazon
As an author, one of my biggest surprises and disappointments is how difficult it is to acquire book reviews from readers, even those who loved the book. Reviews are invaluable for helping other readers decide to buy the book or not. Even if I’m familiar with an...
The Snare Snags a Book Award
The Snare, received a Finalist medal in the 2022 Book Excellence Awards for the Christian Fiction category. This is the first award for the novel that was published in January 2022, and the 8th literary award for the books The Lighthouse series since 2019. In this...
Author Talk April 23
I will be conducting a reading and author talk on Saturday, April 23, 12:30 at Inspiration Fest in Lakeway, Texas. The title of my talk is, "Following the Spirit: Writing Stories that Thrill and Transform." I'm also exhibiting at the event in Booth FC1-09. Inspiration...
Book Genre, An Important Choice
Today I recorded a video about my choice of genre for my books. To be more accurate, I recorded a video about second-guessing my choice since 2018. As if I don't have enough to think about already. Book lovers will enjoy the short video and my contemplation of...
Reviewer’s Choice Awards 2021-2022
Two books within The Lighthouse series garnered a total of three medals in the recently announced 2021-2022 Reviewer's Choice Awards run by the folks at Reader Views. The Chase was awarded a Silver in the Fiction category for mystery/thrillers. The judges also gave it...
Inspiring Others to Write
On April 23 I'm appearing at Inspiration Fest to do a reading and discuss how the Holy Spirt has guided my writing since 2017. It'll be a lot of fun. Based on previous experience, there will be several folks in the audience who decide to start writing, or to publish...
Snare eBook Sample
I'm now offering a free sample of The Snare in eBook format. Grab it by following this link to Bookfunnel. Just sign up for my always-interesting monthly newsletter and the eBook is yours (both ePub and Kindle formats are available). The sample includes 5 of the...
The Snare is Released
Is socialism Satan’s final, desperate assault against mankind? And what is God doing about it? That question dogged me for the first three politically tumultuous months of 2021. Then I started writing. On January 2, The Snare was released in eBook format. This...
The Snare Moves Toward Early 2022 Release
In April 2021 I started writing the next novel in the Lighthouse Series. I'm happy to report that I released the manuscript to my editor today. I expect that the ebook, paperback, and audio versions of the book will all be available by late February. (I haven't...
The Chase Audiobook
I'm encouraged to receive glowing reviews for "The Chase" audiobook. Listeners tell me they are captivated by the thrilling story as performed by Whitney Dykhouse. I think Whitney will tell you she was challenged by the book. How could a seasoned, professional voice...
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