Calling all writers in the Oregon/Idaho area! There is a fun, one-day writers conference coming up Saturday, March 16 in Boise. I’m teaching a class on storyworld building. Brandilyn Collins, Robin Lee Hatcher, Peter Leavell, and others will be teaching as well. If you write books and are anywhere near us, come! It’s going to be… Continue Reading
A Sneak Peek at Captives–The Map
Here’s the map I drew for The Safe Lands. It takes place in what was the former ski resort of Mount Crested Butte, Colorado. Click on the map to see it closer up.
Captives is Coming! Cover, Blurb, Book Trailer, and a Chance to Win
Today I start my official Countdown to Captives! This is a dystopian story about three brothers that was inspired by Daniel chapter one. It will release on April 2, 2013. I’m going to be giving away one ARC of the book each week until release day. These are advanced reader copies, and the final book did change some. But the story is basically the same.
Support an Author
So, if you have a favorite author, I encourage you to buy at least one copy of his or her books. Show your support by helping their career. Because, sadly, it’s not enough that readers like an author’s books. If no one will buy them, that author might not get to keep writing.
An Interview (and Music Giveaway) with Composer Jon Maiocco
Today I am talking with an amazing talent. His name in Jon Maiocco, and I’m convinced that his will be a well-known name in the future. Jon is a composer. He started composing around the age of twelve, and he’s still at it.
New Cover for the Replication Paperback
I got my new cover for the Replication paperback. It comes out in a month, but you can pre-order it now. It’s a lot cheaper than the hardcover book. What do you think? If you like it, click on the image and go click “like” on Amazon.com.
Chokepoint in Print!
For those of you who don’t own an ereader, I was able to publish Chokepoint: Mini-Mission 1.5 in paperback. 100% of my proceeds still go toward the adoption of little Sydney. Here’s the book info again, in case you haven’t seen it. Ever since I returned from Moscow, life is a full court press. Mission… Continue Reading
Blog Hopping
Just about every author I know has been blog hopping lately. In fact, when I went to look for authors to link to, pretty much everyone I know has already done this thing. So I got a little creative with my linking. If you like learning about new authors and new books, check out the… Continue Reading
Merry Christmas, Everyone!
A Special Charity Project for an Adoption
The result is my first self-published project. It released this week. To celebrate that, Jeff allowed me to put book one on sale. So, for the month of December, The New Recruit is $2.99 on ebook. And Chokepoint: Mini-Mission 1.5 is also $2.99.
The Memorial Tree-Lego Style
Check out this Lego version of the memorial tree in Allowntown (from my Blood of Kings trilogy). It was created by the talented Jarren Harkema. Thanks for sharing your talents with me, Jarren!
The Winners of the Go Undercover Scavenger Hunt Are…
The Go Undercover Scavenger Hunt has ended! Congratulations to the winner of the $100 Barnes and Noble gift card, Matthew Schroll! And the ten runners up who will receive spy kits are: DonnaBethanyRachelAllisonDrewSarahConnieEmmaNoahRebekah Congrats to all the winners, and thanks to all who entered!