Tag: indie author
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from “A Love Story for a Nation”
The former writer Gerald Sanpatri was just gifted a writing journal by his wife. As the unemployed writer stands with other at Labor Corner, hoping to get a chance for a day job, this little scene occurs. “What are you doing there in the notebook?” asked the man. “I have no idea,” confirmed Gerald, keeping…
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FREE Book Promo – LADY TRIEU & the Demon Warrior of Hanoi
For the first time ever, my latest novel, the contempory urban fantasy – LADY TRIEU & the DEMON WARRIOR of HANOI – is FREE on KINDLE all weekend. A giant turtle, an ancient lost bird, a demon warrior, a mysterious beast and a resolute heroine come face to face with old Mr. Tho and his…
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It’s easy not to write.
I’m a writer. I’ve been doing this now for quite a while, and still it’s easy not to write. I suppose some of it comes from the different kind of writing schedule I have compared to other writers. Many have stated that it’s important to be disciplined daily and write, even if it’s just a…
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100 Free Copies of My New Novel
Join the Goodreads Giveaway of my new novel Lady Trieu and the Demon Warrior of Hanoi. Join the Giveaway for FREE and you’ll have a great chance of getting a FREE Kindle version of the novel on the day of its release: November 25, 2023. ***** REVIEW: “Reading this book is like sitting on the…
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Checking in/Looking Ahead
It’s been a whirlwind few weeks as the holiday season flipped to the new year, and I found myself thrown back into the desert in Jeddah to finish up my final semester of teaching theatre here. Yes, it’s time to move on. Moving on to what is the next big question. I’ve jumped into some…
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Break Writing
I have three weeks of Christmas break on a tropical island. You might think it’s a paradise for writers. Well, not to rub it in, but it is. My breaks away from teaching have fueled my writing habits for years, and this one is no exception. As I type, I’m sitting shirtless on a lounge…
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The Best Part of “In the Heart of the Sea” for any Writer
I watched the Ron Howard film the other day. I would rate it as an “OKAY” film. Nothing earth-shattering, and certainly not one of the best films I ever made. It was disappointing on a couple levels. The CG, especially of the town of Nantucket, was weak. As soon as I saw the the town…
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To Give Free or Not to Give Free: An Indie Author’s Dilemma
I’m back staring at the same promotional dilemma that seemingly doesn’t have a great answer: is it still worth it for indie authors to offer e-books for free? Three years ago when I jumped into the indie foray, the answer in my opinion was a resounding ‘yes!’ But now, I’m not so sure. My free…
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Best Quote Ever by an Author: “I’m handsome.”
The new philosophical wave for authors is about to catch fire: true vanity. It all started in my wife’s 3rd grade classroom. Each student was tasked to write their own book, complete with an author’s biography and everything. One student, clever boy he is, decided that he couldn’t deny the truth in his biography. As…
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Two Book Giveaways for USA & Malaysia
I have simultaneous book giveaways which just kicked off in the USA and Malaysia on Goodreads. First, if you live in the USA, you can get yourself a paperback copy of my new release, “A Love Story for a Nation.” Head on over to Goodreads at this LINK to enter. Second, if you live in Malaysia, you…
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