21.September.2006.Thu
Under A Raging Moon is featured in the Fall 2006 issue of the Alumni Newsletter for my alma mater, Eastern Washington University.
The link is HERE.
The link is HERE.
19.September.2006.Tue
Under A Raging Moon is now available not only at the Spokane City library, but in the County Library system, too!
My thanks to Kimberley Lussier, who pushed things along! She works at the Deer Park branch. I grew up in Deer Park, graduating high school there before going into the Army. My Dad still lives there. The Deer Park Tribune did an article on me and I drove up to the Deer Park library to see about getting a copy. I found it in the library (nice write-up—thanks to Tom at the Trib for that!) and ran into Ms. Lussier. She recognized me (it is a small town and our paths had crossed more than a few times) and we spoke for a little while. I’m certain that she is directly responsible for the library getting multiple copies of the book. Thanks, Kim!
My thanks to Kimberley Lussier, who pushed things along! She works at the Deer Park branch. I grew up in Deer Park, graduating high school there before going into the Army. My Dad still lives there. The Deer Park Tribune did an article on me and I drove up to the Deer Park library to see about getting a copy. I found it in the library (nice write-up—thanks to Tom at the Trib for that!) and ran into Ms. Lussier. She recognized me (it is a small town and our paths had crossed more than a few times) and we spoke for a little while. I’m certain that she is directly responsible for the library getting multiple copies of the book. Thanks, Kim!
18.September.2006.Mon
My short story, “Lowest Point,” was accepted by 5th Story Review. It will be published electronically this month, entered into a reader’s choice content and will be considered for the print publication later this year.
“Lowest Point” was originally a scene in Under A Raging Moon that was cut for pacing purposes. It involves Stefan Kopriva responding to a suicide call.
“Lowest Point” was originally a scene in Under A Raging Moon that was cut for pacing purposes. It involves Stefan Kopriva responding to a suicide call.
10.September.2006.Sun
My short story, “Finch and Elias,” will be part of the Amazon Shorts program. It was accepted and I am in the paperwork process. I’ll post here when it is available, at which time anyone who is interested can download it for just 49 cents.
Also, my poem, “Forever Love,” will be included in the mummy anthology, My Little Book of the Dead. My story, “No Worse Curse,” is already part of that collection, which is due out on Halloween.
Also, my poem, “Forever Love,” will be included in the mummy anthology, My Little Book of the Dead. My story, “No Worse Curse,” is already part of that collection, which is due out on Halloween.
06.September.2006.Wed
This is going to be a busy season for me as the year ends. I am slated to have seven stories in five different anthologies, all of which should be out by the end of 2006.
The anthologies are varied in topic and style, so there’s probably something for everybody. The descriptions are below. The important thing is that YOU CAN PRE-ORDER NOW for NO MONEY DOWN. Nope, not a dime. Just your good word.
Why pre-order? Well, in addition to ensuring that you get a signed copy, I will be giving away prizes for each of the anthologies. The prize winners will be selected from the pre-orders lists. This will include a free copy of the anthology, as long as enough people pre-order (it doesn’t take many, just enough!).
You can pre-order by emailing me directly here or you can go to my anthology page here and click on the “YES, Reserve me a copy” line.
The Ex-Factor
Bad exes everywhere...beware! An Anthology to curl the toes & warm the bitter heart.
This anthology contains stories about revenge on bad ex's–spouses, lovers, you name it. Included so far are my stories:
Helping Out, which is about how lending a hand can take you down a twisting path,
Take A Hand, which is about a retired cop helping out his estranged son, and
Core Issue, which is about how a guy reacts to an emotionally wreck of a woman getting herself together with the help of a psychologist...
Available October, 2006!
Map of Murder
Tales of Mystery and Suspense involving murder, heavily featuring the location of events. My contribution is the story:
In The Shadow of El Paso
In The Shadow of El Paso was inspired by the Marty Robbins song and a Bruce Springsteen song called “The Line.” The story takes place in the fictional city of La Sombra, which is on the outskirts of El Paso.
Available Fall 2006!
By The Chimney With Care
An Anthology about Crime and Christmas.
This anthology has a Christmas and Crime theme. It is for a good charity–the net profits will all be donated to the USMC’s Toys for Tots. It includes my story:
Three Days of Christmas
Three Days of Christmas is about Katie McLeod working a Christmas burglar case.
Available October 2006!
My Little Book of the Dead
An Anthology about mummies, curses and anything goes!
This anthology has a loose theme–anything to do with mummies. Horror, comedy, satire, mystery, whatever. It includes my story:
No Worse Curse
No Worse Curse is what you get when you cross a Yank scholar, an IRA soldier and an Egyptian mummy in an English manor in Northern Ireland...
Available Halloween 2006!
Never Safe
An Anthology that will force you check the lock on your door.
These stories focus on fear and anxiety. It includes my story:
Running Into Darkness
Running Into Darkness explores one of the most dangerous events in police work–the foot pursuit. It is also the flip side of the coin to my story The Meat-cutter’s Wife
Available late 2006!
Did I mention that you can now PRE-ORDER ALL TITLES?
Oh, yeah. I did.
The anthologies are varied in topic and style, so there’s probably something for everybody. The descriptions are below. The important thing is that YOU CAN PRE-ORDER NOW for NO MONEY DOWN. Nope, not a dime. Just your good word.
Why pre-order? Well, in addition to ensuring that you get a signed copy, I will be giving away prizes for each of the anthologies. The prize winners will be selected from the pre-orders lists. This will include a free copy of the anthology, as long as enough people pre-order (it doesn’t take many, just enough!).
You can pre-order by emailing me directly here or you can go to my anthology page here and click on the “YES, Reserve me a copy” line.
The Ex-Factor
Bad exes everywhere...beware! An Anthology to curl the toes & warm the bitter heart.
This anthology contains stories about revenge on bad ex's–spouses, lovers, you name it. Included so far are my stories:
Helping Out, which is about how lending a hand can take you down a twisting path,
Take A Hand, which is about a retired cop helping out his estranged son, and
Core Issue, which is about how a guy reacts to an emotionally wreck of a woman getting herself together with the help of a psychologist...
Available October, 2006!
Map of Murder
Tales of Mystery and Suspense involving murder, heavily featuring the location of events. My contribution is the story:
In The Shadow of El Paso
In The Shadow of El Paso was inspired by the Marty Robbins song and a Bruce Springsteen song called “The Line.” The story takes place in the fictional city of La Sombra, which is on the outskirts of El Paso.
Available Fall 2006!
By The Chimney With Care
An Anthology about Crime and Christmas.
This anthology has a Christmas and Crime theme. It is for a good charity–the net profits will all be donated to the USMC’s Toys for Tots. It includes my story:
Three Days of Christmas
Three Days of Christmas is about Katie McLeod working a Christmas burglar case.
Available October 2006!
My Little Book of the Dead
An Anthology about mummies, curses and anything goes!
This anthology has a loose theme–anything to do with mummies. Horror, comedy, satire, mystery, whatever. It includes my story:
No Worse Curse
No Worse Curse is what you get when you cross a Yank scholar, an IRA soldier and an Egyptian mummy in an English manor in Northern Ireland...
Available Halloween 2006!
Never Safe
An Anthology that will force you check the lock on your door.
These stories focus on fear and anxiety. It includes my story:
Running Into Darkness
Running Into Darkness explores one of the most dangerous events in police work–the foot pursuit. It is also the flip side of the coin to my story The Meat-cutter’s Wife
Available late 2006!
Did I mention that you can now PRE-ORDER ALL TITLES?
Oh, yeah. I did.
Another review of Under A Raging Moon has come in. This one is from Kevin Tipple, who is a prolific, quality reviewer. He also reviewed Seven By Seven recently.
He liked both!
In addition to being a writer and an independent reviewer, Kevin will be doing articles and book reviews at Mouthfull of Bullets.
The link to his blog and the two reviews is right here.
He liked both!
In addition to being a writer and an independent reviewer, Kevin will be doing articles and book reviews at Mouthfull of Bullets.
The link to his blog and the two reviews is right here.
05.September.2006.Tue
I’ve been interviewed by Lonnie Cruse on her blog.
Lonnie is, among other things, a Sisters-in-Crime member who regularly interviews authors on her blog. She asked some great questions and was quite a gracious hostess.
The link to the interview is here*
Thanks, Lonnie!
*should you go to the blog and the interview is no longer the top feature, you can call it up from the menu on the right.
Lonnie is, among other things, a Sisters-in-Crime member who regularly interviews authors on her blog. She asked some great questions and was quite a gracious hostess.
The link to the interview is here*
Thanks, Lonnie!
*should you go to the blog and the interview is no longer the top feature, you can call it up from the menu on the right.
04.September.2006.Mon
My short story, “The Sign of the Burning Moon,” was accepted for the December issue of the new crime/mystery eZine MOUTHFULL OF BULLETS.
The story was originally my entry in a Clarity of Night contest and inspired by a photograph taken by Jason Evans. The word limit was 250. This new version clocks in at over 500 words, fleshing out the story a tiny bit more. In the story, a particularly vivid moonrise plays upon the conscience of a weak-willed man.
My book, Under A Raging Moon, will likely be reviewed in that same issue of MFoB and there is a possibility that the editor will be interviewing me, too.
In the meantime, my story, “Short Till,” will be in the debut issue of the mag when it goes live in about three days. You can read my story and the rest of the issue right here.
The story was originally my entry in a Clarity of Night contest and inspired by a photograph taken by Jason Evans. The word limit was 250. This new version clocks in at over 500 words, fleshing out the story a tiny bit more. In the story, a particularly vivid moonrise plays upon the conscience of a weak-willed man.
My book, Under A Raging Moon, will likely be reviewed in that same issue of MFoB and there is a possibility that the editor will be interviewing me, too.
In the meantime, my story, “Short Till,” will be in the debut issue of the mag when it goes live in about three days. You can read my story and the rest of the issue right here.
01.September.2006.Fri
My story, “Party Dress,” is up at Flashquake.
It was an Editor’s Pick, which means that one editor felt strongly enough about it to publish it in spite of a chorus of ho-hums from the other editors. Thank you, David Shapiro! You’ll find the story in the Editor’s Pick section of the eZine, along with Mr. Shapiro’s comments about why he selected it and a very cool piece of accompanying art.
The link is here.
This story is not crime fiction but it set in the River City world.
It was an Editor’s Pick, which means that one editor felt strongly enough about it to publish it in spite of a chorus of ho-hums from the other editors. Thank you, David Shapiro! You’ll find the story in the Editor’s Pick section of the eZine, along with Mr. Shapiro’s comments about why he selected it and a very cool piece of accompanying art.
The link is here.
This story is not crime fiction but it set in the River City world.
