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100 Books – Only 99 Cents Each – This Weekend Only

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If you’re a fan of science fiction and fantasy and are looking for your next favorite read, head right on over here:

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That’s right, 100 books, just 99 cents each. Many (including The Water Road) are available across multiple platforms, including Kindle, Nook, and iBooks. There’s something for every taste, from space opera and steampunk to epic fantasy and horror. There’s even a collection of sci-fi and fantasy for younger readers.

This deal only lasts until the end of this weekend – so get over there and get clicking!

Hello Ironton!

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Did you know that every summer Ironton, Ohio hosts the Rally on the River, a festival of bikers and rock n’ roll? Neither did I! I do now because Consigned Books is having a local author event in conjunction with it and I’ll be a part of it.

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Consigned Books sells used books, music, and DVDs. In addition, it features new books from various local authors. The event runs from Noon to 4:00 this Saturday – giving you plenty of time to stop in before Metallica tribute band The Four Horsemen take the stage that night!

Drop by and say howdy.

I’m Back – Come Say Hi!

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Hey, gang – did you miss me?

As promised, I’ve been knee deep in The Orb of Triska, first book in the Empire Falls series, for the past month. Much progress has been made. I’ve already conjured up a pair of characters I had no idea I needed, but now really love. Alas, there’s much more work to be done.

I’m not just back on the blog – I’m back in real life, too! Come see me this weekend at the Lewisburg Literary Festival in America’s best small town – Lewisburg, WV:

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I’ll be in the Festival Bookstore in the Greenbrier County CVB building on Washington Street on Friday and Saturday. Stop by and say hi!

Gone Writin’ – Be Back in August

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So here’s the thing about being a writer – once you finish up one project, you need to jump on the next one. Sure, you can give yourself a nice pat on the back and a week or so to enjoy success, but, sooner or later, the next book beckons.

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With The Water Road trilogy in the rear view, it’s time for me to start working on my next book in earnest. Guess what – I already have! I began the first book of my next series (tentatively called Empire Falls – and, yes, I am aware) last week. It’s going to be a steampunk story set in a world with one superpower teetering on the edge of collapse. I’m envisioning seven books (!), so I need to get cracking!

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To help me build some momentum, I’m going on blog hiatus for the rest of July. That way I can pour all my typing and word-generation energy into the new book. Hopefully, when August rolls around, I’ll be knee deep in it and past the point of know return. Until then . . .

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The River (and Hollow and Ereph) Is Wide

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Well have I got some news for you, dear readers.

For the past couple of years the eBook versions of all my books have been available exclusively through Amazon (including via Kindle Unlimited). I’ve decided to try something different and expand my reach a bit, so I’m happy to announce that starting right now, everything – The Water Road trilogy, Moore Hollow, even The Last Ereph and Other Stories – is now available all across the Internet at places like Barnes & Noble, iBooks, and Scribd.

So if you’re a non-Kindle eBook fan, here’s where to get everything:

The Water Road Trilogy

The Water Road

Kindle | Paperback (Amazon)
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Kobo
iBooks
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Scribd
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The Endless Hills

Kindle | Paperback (Amazon)
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Kobo
iBooks
Inktera
Scribd
Playster

The Bay of Sins

Kindle | Paperback (Amazon)
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Kobo
iBooks
Inktera
Scribd
Playster

Moore Hollow

Kindle | Paperback (Amazon)
Barnes & Noble
Kobo
iBooks
Inktera
Scribd
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The Last Ereph and Other Stories

Kindle | Paperback (Amazon)
Barnes & Noble
Kobo
iBooks
Inktera
Scribd
Playster

In addition, if you buy any of my books in paperback, you’ll get a Kindle version absolutely free!

As for the inspiration for the title of this post – take it away Nick!

Come See Me!

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I wanted to let folks know about a couple of places I’ll be in the upcoming months. One’s fast approaching, the other’s more of a “mark your calendars, save the date” kind of thing.

Vandalia-Con

On May 26-28 I’ll be at the historic Blennerhassett Hotel in Parkersburg, West Virginia for Vandalia-Con 2017.

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Vandalia-Con is:

Vandalia-Con is a Steampunk/Science-Fiction Convention that raises funds to provide uninsured WV women with breast and cervical cancer screening, diagnostic and treatment services.

This will be my first experience with a “Con” and I’m really excited about it. It’s for a good cause, too, which is the cherry on top. Also, the steampunk vibe will go well with my next novel project (yes, I made a decision!)

West Virginia Book Festival

Two years ago the West Virginia Book Festival was reborn, just in time for me to participate as a published author. Unfortunately, I booked myself elsewhere before I knew the dates for last year’s version. No such problem this year!

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On October 27 & 28 I’ll be at the (in the process of being remodeled) Charleston Civic Center for the 2017 version! I’m looking forward to a great slate of writers being there and meeting and greeting plenty of readers over two days. Mark your calendar!

I’m hoping to have some other appearances scheduled this summer and fall, too.

Water Road Wednesday – The Bay of Sins Is Here!

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Today’s the big day – after several delays (sorry about that), the saga of The Water Road trilogy is complete:

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The Bay of Sins is now available from Amazon in both eBook and paperback form! For just 99 cents!

In fact, for the next few days, in celebration of the trilogy being complete, you can get each volume for just 99 cents.

The one that started it all, The Water Road:

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The follow up that tackles the costs of war, The Endless Hills:

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Each just 99 cents!  They’re not likely to be this price again for a very long time.

Next week – final thoughts on an 8-year journey.