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Sunday, July 30, 2017

All Versions Now Available!

Alright!  

Finally, Amazon has both versions of "They Lurk In Summer" on the same page!

Yes, whether you're interested in the Kindle version, or the print version, you can get the one you want without going back and forth in Search!









Don't delay!  

Get your copy TODAY and begin 
the summer vacation from Hell!


Friday, July 28, 2017

"They Lurk In Summer" is now published!!

Amid battles with covers, designers, illness, and getting it published, "They Lurk In Summer" is now available!!

So, what's different in this one vs. "Horror Across The Alley" you ask?

First, there's no paranormal or supernatural involvement.

This is a tale of four kids during their summer vacation way back in 1966.  They simply want to enjoy their summer free time as most kids do.

But, there's the reality of a pack of man-eating dogs to deal with, as well as venomous reptiles and human villains involved.

This book is actually forty pages longer than my first, which is the reason for the slight price increase. (When they charge more to print, their accepted minimum selling price goes up. That's Amazon.com for you.)

Grab a copy of the Kindle edition Kindle Here  or your Print Edition Print Copy Here .

Enjoy the rest of your summer, with "They Lurk In Summer" today!

And, don't forget, be sure to leave a review on Amazon.com when you're done!


CIAO!




Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Slight Delay On New Book

Welcome back!

For those of you wondering what's happening with the book that should have been published by now, I have to tell you some terrible news ... it's been slightly delayed.

"Slightly" in that means a couple of weeks.  The actual writing is done.  The advance readers have all checked back in and their recommendations have been applied.  I give these folks an A+ for their efforts.  Not only have they taken the time to read what I wrote, several acted as editors, noting typos and other minor problems.  The major item that they've helped with is finding plot holes, and suggesting ways to make the story better.  They've all excelled at that.

So, why the delay?  Two reasons: 1) the cover and 2) my own dissatisfaction.

I've used a different person this time for a cover designer.  I wasn't dissatisfied with my previous designer as she did a very fine job on my first book.  No, we tried it, but this one just didn't click.  I wanted something special this time.  We tried several ideas, but none hit home.  I guess I'm getting picky in my old age. We agreed with all the twists and turns in this book, it might be better to go with someone that does Horror genre covers this time. 

So, this person agreed, took my money, and finally, yesterday presented their first offering.  I wasn't happy.  There were several aspects that made me wonder if I'd been listened to at all.  The font was wrong, the main "bad guy" looked like he was sedated, and all were dressed in winter clothing.  The title of the book has the word "summer" in it.  Winter clothing won't work!  There was also an age discrepancy in one of the characters presented.

All were noted and a revision is in the works.  When it will be done is now the question.

The second topic, my dissatisfaction.  Have you ever done something and it turned out great?  Just when you thought you'd really done well, someone from the background critiques it and knocks it badly.

All the reviews received for "Horror Across the Alley" have been either four or five stars on both Amazon and Goodreads ... except one.  This week, I received my first two-star review.

I have done what others have suggested, fought the impulse to comment about it.

It is well known that you can't please everybody, no matter how hard you try.  Still, this person wrote something like, "no action, all they do is talk, boring, predictable and corny ending."

Now, my first thought was that this was a troll.  Then, I considered the fact that in the Horror genre, you have those that could care less about the characters and only want constant blood, gore, guts, and veins in their teeth type horror.  

But, as far as predictable, that told me the person really didn't read it. 

Then, I researched the individual and found the highest review they've ever given on any book they're rated is three stars.  

So, I didn't feel so bad.

But, it did something to me.  Even though I loved what I had written, I wanted to make it better. I've tossed ideas around, thrown some out, and am still working on some.  I'm cutting, adding, and rearranging. In between, I'm dreaming about it. (I actually woke up this morning with another idea for the book I'm working on.)

I'm figuring a maximum of two more weeks before completion.

If you'll have a little patience, I assure you, the wait will be well worth it.

Stay tuned in and I'll keep you updated.

On a final note ...

My Kindle version giveaway was a success in that I gave away over 425 books.  Now, I need to ask you, if you've read "Horror Across The Alley", to please go to Amazon.com and leave a review on the book if you liked it.  It would be greatly appreciated.

Ciao!