May 2021 Blog Posts (12)

The 'GREAT' Kickin' Dog is an emotionally riveting story told over a nine-year period through the eyes of a gifted child growing up in a dangerous housing project on the south side of Chicago. It is a saga of real family issues and life as it pertains to the human condition; a book for those who can identify with family tragedies and…

Harry the horse lives in Horseville, a beautiful place with a lovely meadow and lake. He is worried though, his best friend Hank just can’t resist fibbing, even though he knows it’s not right. Then, when Harry challenges him, his answer is always that life would be boring without fibs.

Poor Harry is not happy, deep down he knows Hank is…

Gangland crime writing at its best!

I’m a long-time fan of The Starlight Club series of books by Joe Corso. Each story is a stand-alone, however it is fascinating to watch the characters’ lives evolve over the series. The stories are told through the eyes of Bobby, someone who observed the events of…

Be the best you, you can, ethically, morally, truthfully and honestly.

This is such a fascinating and thought-provoking book. We all like to think we are honest, and would do the ‘right’ thing, however, would we? What about the niggling little voices in our heads which influence what we actually…

Rib-achingly funny, and overflowing with eye-opening snippets of hindsight guaranteed to shock and awe!

Fast paced, funny, and extremely educational, everything about this book makes you smile. Not only does it keep you glued to the page, but ir grabs your attention, all the time, whilst delivering…

I recently interviewed award-winning, best selling author Tim Smith. I asked questions that I felt were a little off the beaten path and got some very insightful answers. Enjoy!

1. IF YOU COULD TELL YOUR YOUNGER WRITING SELF ANYTHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

Research the market more thoroughly so you know what the current trends are, and what people are reading. Familiarize yourself with effective book marketing strategies, and spend time talking with other published…

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How Chuck the Cheetah learned a very important lesson.

Everyone knows that cheetahs are the fastest animals on earth, and Chuck is the fastest of them all. He knows that whether he is competing in the Daily Friendly Races, Weekly Fun Races, or the Monthly Championship Races, he will always…

A book everyone should read.

Sometimes you come across a book and think, “Everyone needs to read this!” Well for me this little gem is one of those. The author is a photographer, and owns God’s Gift Photography. He lives in Woodland Park, Colorado, with his wife Linda. When asked, “What…

MARKED FOR MURDER

NOW $1.99 PER KINDLE DOWNLOAD 

MAY 7 -14

One murder leads to another amid racial turmoil in a small southern town.

Available at: www.amazon.com/dp/B08S48TYH8

Kate Bradshaw arrives in Eden Harbor, South Carolina,…

Twelve Days in the Territory, my new western, is out today.

Martha Raker, niece of the local sheriff, is taken hostage by outlaws who flee into Indian Territory after a botched robbery. Sheriff Isaac Gillette is hot on their trail, despite having no jurisdiction in the territory. The only man who volunteers to accompany the sheriff is Will Burrows, a mild-mannered schoolteacher, who has been courting Martha.

Martha is certain she'll be rescued by her uncle and Will. Meanwhile,…

Best selling, award winning author, Tim Smith, has allowed me to share his recent article. I think it is very thought provoking, with a touch of humor and a little spice thrown in. I hope you enjoy it.

WHAT WE REALLY NEED

BY TIM SMITH

There has been a lot of discussion lately about how things have changed in the past year because of the pandemic. I’ve gotten weary of reading analyses, op-eds and social media ramblings about what could…