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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT/GIVEAWAY: Ana Newfolk

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Ana Newfolk

Welcome to my weekly Author Spotlight. I’ve asked a bunch of my author friends to answer a set of interview questions, and to share their latest work. Today, Ana Newfolk – Ana Newfolk was born in Portugal where she grew up surrounded by sunshine and countryside. She has always had a deep love of reading, and ever since she can remember her favorite presents and treats have always been books. Giveaway: Ana is giving away two $5 Amazon gift certificates with this post – comment below for a chance to win! Thanks so much, Ana, for joining me! J. Scott … Read more

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Scorched & The Warring Hearts Trilogy, by J. Ashburn

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Scorched

My friend J. Ashburn has a new MM paranormal book out: The final book of the Warring Hearts Trilogy! The story of Caleb and Micah comes to an explosive conclusion in this gay-themed Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance. A rift has opened between the worlds and the inhabitants of Hell are flooding onto the Earth. Led by Lilith, demon of the night, they plan to overrun the world and find a mate for their new leader so she may populate the world with her brood. It’s a race against time for the fallen angel Caleb and his human lover Micah … Read more

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GUEST POST: Heart’s Prey, by Natalina Reis

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Heart's Prey

My friend Natalina Reis has a new MM/MF sci-fi/dystopian romance out: The world Jia and Cees knew no longer exists. Amidst chaos and terror, they find each other and fall in love—a love that goes against all castes’s rules. As their civilization is ravaged by genetically-altered beasts, the caste system relied upon for ages crumbles. The privileged and wealthy are just as vulnerable to the onslaught as are the disadvantaged. Faced with impossible odds and unsettling secrets about their society, Jia and Cees must decide which part of their dying world to take with them and what they should leave … Read more

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Amazing Review for “The River City Chronicles”

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Wicked Faerie - River City

Just got a fantastic review from Chris at Wicked Faerie for my “other” book this week – “The River City Chronicles”: “I thoroughly enjoyed The River City Chronicles. I liked the entire ensemble cast and how their stories connected in multiple places. The storytelling throughout this book is a particular strength of this author as he constantly provides a full, rich storyline no matter where the character lies within the story… highly recommend this, especially now that it’s summer. This is a great sit by the pool and get sucked into the story type of book. So go and grab … Read more

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POINT OF VIEW: It’s Here!

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The River City Chronicles

Hey all, Last week was a momentous one for me. After two and a half years and lots of effort, “The River City Chronicles” was released on Wednesday, my very first self-published work. The book is now available in eBook and print formats, and I am thrilled to finally have crossed a line I have labored towards for decades. I’ve always wanted to be a writer, and almost always had a dream of being a publisher too, though that came a little later. There’s something amazing about having the keys to the kingdom – about being fully in control of … Read more

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POINT OF VIEW: It’s Almost Here, and Thanks to Everyone Who Helped

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Hey all, Regular readers of this space will know a) that “The River City Chronicles” finally releases in book form on Wednesday, and b) that GDPR took a big chunk out of my hide this month. So… I am kinda freaked out about the whole release thing. LOL… but it will get better. In two days, I will have released my first self published book, and it’s a beautiful thing. I set up a tour (thankfully before I got mired in GDPR) and so many friends came to my aid to help me get the word out on the first … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: C.J. Baty

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CJ Baty

Welcome to my weekly Author Spotlight. I’ve asked a bunch of my author friends to answer a set of interview questions, and to share their latest work. Today, CJ Baty – CJ lives in southwest Ohio with her very patient husband and two encouraging children. Her heart however, lives in the mountains of Tennessee where she hopes to retire someday. The mountains have always provided her with inspiration and a soothing balm to the stresses of everyday life. Thanks so much, CJ, for joining me! Giveaway: CJ is giving away an ebook copy of “The Pinkerton Man,” book one in … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Anna Butler

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Anna Butler

Welcome to my weekly Author Spotlight. I’ve asked a bunch of my author friends to answer a set of interview questions, and to share their latest work. Today, Anna Butler – Anna was a communications specialist for many years, working in various UK government departments on everything from marketing employment schemes to organizing conferences for 10,000 civil servants to running an internal TV service. These days, though, she is writing full time. Thanks so much, Anna, for joining me! Giveaway: Want to win some loot? Pre-order The Day of Wrath at a digital store (Amazon, Kobo, Nook etc) and send … Read more

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POINT OF VIEW: The Upside Down Week

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Scott

Hey all, It’s been a weird, rough week. Three weeks, actually. Most of the folks who know me well know that this week should be a triumph for me – the start of my career as a self published author (well, hybrid author, really – see last week). The print copies of “The River City Chronicles” arrived, and they are gorgeous, thanks to Vellum (the eBook app I use) and the amazing talents of my cover designer Kelley York. I’m also supposed to be working on wrapping up “Ithani,” book three of my Oberon Cycle trilogy, to send it off … Read more

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POINT OF VIEW: I’m a Hybrid Author

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Scott

Hey all, It’s official. My first self published book is coming out on May 30th. “The River City Chronicles” has been in the works for two and a half years. I will soon be a “hybrid” author – one with stories published both traditionally and by myself. When I first sat down to write “River City,” the story of a bunch of friends in Sacramento as a serial tale on my blog, I had no idea where they’d end up a hundred and two chapters later… or that I’d end up here. with “River City” as my first self publication. … Read more