OK-here's some backstory. Did you ever hear of somebody who wrote a spec script for like Star Trek or some other massive fan institution? And then they dreamed that one day the producers might see their work and invite them out to pitch? Well, that actually happened to me! My college project was a teleplay for Deep Space Nine. After I graduated, I shared it with some people and was asked to go out and pitch to Star Trek DS9 and Voyager. We … [Read more...]
Author Jim Duke on The Great Wyoming Railroad Robbery of ’76
After my father's death in the fall of 1976, I spent as much time as I could with my mother in Laramie while she transitioned into living alone. Having long since worn out my welcome with all friends and family with my couch surfing ways, I'd purchased a camper trailer, which I parked in her driveway so that she had access to me without giving up her privacy and to allow my barhopping late nights without disturbing her. There were a lot of … [Read more...]
“Fight Scene!” Sci-fi Author Tom Julian Talks about Crafting Dynamic Scenes
I treat every scene like an action scene. I don't mean that I have people doing Kung Fu while talking, but I try to make every scene full of the tension and kinetic feel that someone gets from an action scene. There's a give and take of the characters. They are doing things when they react that show their emotions. I think of what the reader is feeling when reading that scene and how I want them to get the rhythms. It's a very film-centric way to … [Read more...]
Volume Two of REAWAKENED WORLDS: More Vintage Dystopian and Sci-fi Stories by a Master Storyteller, John Hayden Howard is Coming Soon from Laurie Winslow Sargent
9 VINTAGE SCI-FI TALES FROM THE 1950s, 60s, & 70s DISCOVER NINE ADDITIONAL UNEARTHED TALES FROM THE 1950S, '60S, & '70S IN JOHN HAYDEN HOWARD'S (1925-2014) REAWAKENED WORLDS: MORE VINTAGE DYSTOPIAN AND SCI-FI STORIES BY A MASTER STORYTELLER, VOLUME TWO! The timeless allure of Hayden Howard's storytelling is evident even a half-century later, skillfully merging subtle humor, distinctive characters, and extraordinary settings with … [Read more...]
Audiobook Out Now for Richard L. Carrico’s MONSTERS ON THE LOOSE Read by Patrick Lawlor
We are excited to announce the release of MONSTERS ON THE LOOSE: The True Story of Three Unsolved Murders in Prohibition Era San Diego by award-winning author and historian Richard L. Carrico. Narrated by the talented Patrick Lawlor, this audiobook brings to life a dark chapter in the city's history. In 1931, San Diego's tranquil beach town image masked a series of unsolved crimes, as detailed in "Monsters on the Loose," which recounts the … [Read more...]
🎧 Announcing the Audiobook Release of Jim Duke’s “DANCES WITH DONKEYS,” Narrated by Harry Rogers Williams III
Jim Duke was hopping from one burro fest to another this past summer, sharing tales from his book DANCES WITH DONKEYS: The Memoir Of A Half-Assed Cowboy. Now, you can experience the stories in a whole new way! We've just launched the audiobook, narrated by Harry Rogers Williams III, and it's a wild ride you won't want to miss. DANCES WITH DONKEYS isn't your typical memoir. It's a front-row ticket to the life of a man who dared to follow his … [Read more...]
Leslie Ghiglieri’s Continued Journey in True Crime Discourse: Exciting Developments and Accolades
This post in October highlighted Leslie Ghiglierei's promotional efforts for her book, THE DECISION TO KILL: A True Crime Story Of A Teenage Killer And The Mother Who Loved Him. Leslie has actively participated in true crime discussions, notably on the YouTube show 3PNR. She enjoys the informal yet insightful conversations on the True Crime Panel, which recently examined the JonBenét Ramsey case. The discussion is a good compliment to the … [Read more...]
Tom Julian’s TIMBERWOLF: Book One in the Spy-fi ‘Timberwolf’ Series is Out Now!
Prepare for an adrenaline-fueled rollercoaster ride with TIMBERWOLF, the first installment in the gripping "spy-fi" series by Tom Julian, where thrilling espionage and futuristic encounters meet! "The storytelling in Timberwolf is some of the most captivating imagery... A true throwback to Fred Saberhagen's Berserker Series." -BRAXTON A. COSBY, author of The Star-Crossed Saga "Timberwolf is what you'd get if Dirty Harry and Ripley had a … [Read more...]
Steven Rausch Narrates Book Two in S.L. Ditmars ‘Big Dogs’ Series, GASPING FOR AIR
The GASPING FOR AIR Audiobook is Now Available! We are thrilled to announce the release of the audiobook for S.L. Ditmars' thriller, GASPING FOR AIR: Book Two In The 'Big Dog Series' narrated by Steve Rausch. In GASPING FOR AIR, we rejoin the indomitable U.S. Marshal J.W.North, now a part of the Serial Criminal Task Force. Teamed with his canine companion Ares and partner Ben Kellum, North is on the trail of the notorious Truck Stop Killer, a … [Read more...]
Dan Lawton’s ABOVE THE GROUND Grabs a Spotlight Review by Kirkus Reviews!
We are proud to share that ABOVE THE GROUND: A True Story of The Troubles in Northern Ireland" by Dan Lawton, a recent history publication from WildBlue Press, has received a noteworthy review from Kirkus Reviews, an esteemed critic in the literary world. The rigor and expansiveness of Lawton's research is simply astonishing, and his journalistic prose is exacting and powerful. This is by turns a terrifying and heartbreaking story, conveyed with … [Read more...]
