Category Archives: Opinion

Isn’t it ironic!

Posted on September 24, 2018 by

Isn’t it ironic that the book that almost ended my writing career (before it really began) is currently my most reviewed, highest rated and bestselling book. When I wrote, People Behaving Badly back in 2015, I was happy and quite … Continue reading →

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A great description of my writing style.

Posted on July 18, 2018 by

I couldn’t have said it any better.  🙂

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Five Questions

Posted on May 31, 2018 by

Here are five questions I get asked on (almost) a daily basis. Q: Where can I purchase your books? A: They are available at Amazon.com in the US and at all Amazon websites in your part of the world. If … Continue reading →

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A Hypothetical Conversation

Posted on April 9, 2018 by

“Hey John, I just read your latest book, Tormented Heart and I really loved it.” “Thank you. I’m so glad you enjoyed it.” “As a matter of fact, it was so good that I even recommended it to a couple … Continue reading →

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The Indie Writer’s Predicament

Posted on October 11, 2017 by

Sometimes in conversation people ask me what the most difficult thing is about being a self-published independent author. My reply doesn’t take much thought because I’ve already experienced the feeling several times since I began self-publishing my books. It might … Continue reading →

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Some highs and lows of being an Independent Author

Posted on August 3, 2017 by

There are many great things about being an independent author and having the freedom to control and publish my own books, but there are also times when things aren’t so wonderful. Here are a few examples of my highs and … Continue reading →

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Twists and Turns

Posted on March 13, 2017 by

I really enjoy keeping my readers guessing, so I like to add several twists and turns to many of my mystery stories in hopes that the ending will come as complete surprise. If I can get the reader to think … Continue reading →

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The Future of Amazon Book (and Product) Reviews

Posted on March 8, 2017 by

I found an interesting article on the future of book and product reviews at Amazon.com This doesn’t effect me at the moment because I’m still trying to find my audence and get people to actually review my books, but it … Continue reading →

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My first negative review.

Posted on February 10, 2017 by

I finally recieved my first negative review on Amazon and Goodreads. I guess it was only a matter of time before it happened, but I always wondered how I would react to reading a less than flattering review and I … Continue reading →

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A Reality of Indie Publishing – Sometimes you just have to grin and bare it..

Posted on December 12, 2016 by

This weekend I participated in a mystery /thriller book promotion which, in terms of the number of downloads, was a huge success. During the promotion, readers downloaded 500+ copies of my book,  A Reason To Kill: Collected Mystery Stories absolutely … Continue reading →

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