I started this blog on August 21, 2012, with the release of my first book, Titan Encounter. Since that time, I’ve updated the website several times and I’m gradually updating the blog format and bringing it into this new journal. Back then, the sole purpose of the blog was to promote my books, but it gradually expanded to new topics. Sometimes I’ve mused about other things that are important to me, such as my family, my farm, rural life, and occasionally about politics and the country. However, I do try to limit politics.
One of the nice things about being an author is being able to see your work in different places.
As my books have garnered wider distribution, from Amazon to Audible, iTunes, and more, I’ve started to see advertisements for them. Recently I was pleased to see this online ad by Barnes & Noble.
Read MoreTraveling by bush plane is nothing like a regular airline.
As you may have guessed from the picture in part one, I did find Ferdinand and, with him driving, I rode to the airstrip sitting on the side of the ATV. Like the airfield the road to it is dirt, but with hundreds of potholes, mud, water, ice, and gravel. I’m always glad when these trips are over—my butt is sore and my pant legs are splashed with mud.
Read MoreI was supposed to report for jury duty on Tuesday of last week. I packed a bag with three days of clothes because travel at this time of year is always iffy. I might fly into Bethel and get stuck there, so it’s smart to pack extra underwear and socks.
Read MoreEvents in October did not move as quickly as I hoped. A few projects went well, but most will take more time. Here is the rundown.
The audiobook version of Through Many Fires is now available. I expected it to be released in October but it didn’t become available until two days ago. Still, I am happy that it is on the market.
Read MoreThe Audiobook version of Through Many Fires was released today!
We started working on the audiobook of Through Many Fires on September 15th. We listened to audition tapes, had a cover designed and finally asked Kevin Pierce, a well-respected narrator and producer to handle the actual production.
Read MoreFour days remain on The Goodreads Giveaway for Through Many Fires!
Nearly 400 people have entered to win one of ten free copies of my latest post-apocalyptic bestseller, Through Many Fires.
Read MoreA man with two rifles stood just outside the door of my apartment.
No, it wasn’t a burglary or gang activity. It was Brett, the principal of Eek school. I live just across the hall from him and his wife. On this Saturday morning, he stood at the end of the hall wearing hip waders with one rifle slung over his shoulder and the other in his hand.
Read MoreEnter and win a copy of Through Many Fires.
During the month of October I’m running a Goodreads giveaway for ten autographed copies of my latest novel, Through Many Fires. This contest is open to Goodreads.com members worldwide.
Read MoreThe month of October is going to be very busy and exciting.
The audiobook version of Through Many Fires is in post-production and should be available late in the month or early in November.
As the month roles along, we will also be releasing DRM free versions of my books on Smashwords. DRM, or Digital Rights Management, is a form of copyright protection that inhibits readers from sharing books. I want readers to be able to share my books.
Read MoreThe paperback version of the novel Through Many Fires was not available on Amazon for about 24-hours earlier this week. I hoped it would be shorter, but it was not unexpected.
Read MoreSoon to be an Audiobook
Yesterday I finalized an agreement with Kevin Pierce to produce and narrate Through Many Fires. With over fifty projects completed, Kevin has produced more titles using the Audible.com marketplace,
Read MoreThe Titan Encounter book trailer has been released!
We produced this book trailer to help promote my debut science fiction novel, Titan Encounter. We had to keep the costs low for this one-minute trailer but, I think it is well done. I hope you enjoy it.
Read MoreAbout ten days ago several of our students here in Eek excitedly told me there was an article about me in The Delta Discovery.
The Delta Discovery is the weekly newspaper in our region of Alaska. I had sent them a press release about the book and later someone from the paper had asked me a few questions so, of course, I wanted to read the article.
Read MoreI’m still Shaking My Head in Wonder.
August was a month I’ll remember for the rest of my life--well September is shaping up to be another.
After the release of my third novel, Through Many Fires, sales rocketed up and earned it a place on two Amazon Kindle bestseller lists. Today it is still #11 on Post-Apocalyptic list and #98 on the Science Fiction and Fantasy list.
Read MoreArt is enjoyed by most people.
I’ve written before about the apparent fascination the students of Eek School have for drawing me.
Read MoreA top 100 author on Amazon!
This is a month I will remember for the rest of my life. When I finished Through Many Fires I thought I had a good story. My wife, Lorraine, said it was a great story, but she is my wife and believes in me even when I don’t believe in myself. That is just one of the countless reasons I love her.
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