If you live in Central California, mark your calendars for Saturday, November 12. Friends of the Madera County Library is hosting for the first time the Heart of the Valley Book Faire. At least 40 authors from all genres will be there selling and signing their books. Both adult and children’s books will be represented.
The event starts at 10 AM and runs until 4 PM. A food truck will be available if you are there at lunch, as well as free admission and parking. This is the first of what we hope will be an annual event, so don’t miss your chance to take part.
The Great Valley Bookfest in Manteca was a smashing success! Many thanks to all of you who turned out and welcome to you new subscribers who signed up for this newsletter.
Our next event will be November 16, 2024 at the Madera County Arts Council. We have 44 authors scheduled to sell and sign books, giving you a chance to meet them in person. If you live in central California, why not plan to join us? We look forward to meeting you.
If you live in Central or Northern California, why not plan to join us this Saturday in Manteca for the annual Great Valley Bookfest. I will be there signing books along with fiction writers from Central Valley Fiction Writers.
It will be my first time at this event, but I understand that 80 or more local authors will also be signing books of all genres. So, bring your Christmas list and make a day of it. Look forward to seeing you there!
Many thanks to those of you who were able to attend the CVFW Author’s Fair on the 21st. And welcome to you new subscribers who joined my mailing list that day.
The event was a success with 11 authors signing books for our fans.
To update you, this summer I joined a writer’s group called Central Valley Fiction Writers (CVFW). Saturday was the second signing event I have attended with them and at least two more are upcoming. The first will be in Manteca, California on October 12, and the second will be in Madera, California on November 16. I will shoot out more newsletters with details as each date approaches. I hope many of you will be able to attend.
On a sad note, I would like to acknowledge the man who first published my novels. Allan Kalar ran a small online publishing house called AKW Books. He lived in Washington State. Though we never met in person, after he retired (and I took over my own publishing), we remained close friends.
A few weeks ago I lost contact with him and subsequently learned that he had been killed in a horrific traffic collision with a logging truck.
Al was a dedicated Christian and not shy about it. He lost his beloved wife Sue a few years back and often expressed a desire to join her. I think now he has.
Thank you, Al, for all you did for me. I will never forget you.
If you live in Central California, make plans to join us this Saturday, September 21, at the Clovis Book Barn for an Author’s Fair. Eleven Valley authors will sell and sign their books from 11 am to 3 pm. Hope to see you there!
If you like short science fiction, a new online magazine will premiere in the next few weeks. The name is Interociter and all you need to subscribe is an email address. I am happy to announce that I will have a story in the first issue called “Gratitude”.
Christmas is still nine days away, but there is still time for stocking stuffers, and nothing gifts better than a book.
In keeping with the “reason for the season”, this posting features other great authors you may not have read. I know these writers personally and can attest that they write great books. So take a gander and see what strikes your fancy!
Mary Elizabeth Fricke writes the best romance novels I have ever read (and yes, I have read a few). The great thing about MEF’s novels is their realism. Most romances deal with pure fantasy in the form of penthouse apartments and billionaire yachts in the Mediterranean. Fricke’s characters are actually believable: real people in Middle America trying to make a living, and looking for love. Living to love and loving to live. If you like romance novels, give these a try. You won’t be disappointed.
Al Philipson is a close friend of mine and was my first publisher before he retired from the business. Al has written an exciting series about a future civilization that will curl your socks.
It all begins with a mass exodus from Earth to escape a totalitarian regime that threatens life and freedom. But new civilizations generate new problems, and sometimes what you get is almost as bad as what you left behind. You don’t want to miss this series!
Vicki Thomas is an artist and author. I first met Vicki at an author event in 2018. Her fantasy novels are rivaled by none, as you will see with this exciting adventure (which has a sequel).
If you like fantasy, magic, and delightful drama, this book may be the highlight of your Christmas season!
Victory Crayne passed away earlier this year, but she left behind some science fiction thrillers you don’t want to miss.
Victory was once president of the Southern California Writers Association (SCWA), hosted an online writing workshop (where I met her), and mentored dozens of science fiction writers who went on to publish excellent content. In memory of Victory, I direct you to the Jake Dani series.
V.L. Stuart is another close friend of mine who has a vivid imagination.
Orb and Arrow is a mystical trilogy in the tradition of LOTR (just not as long). Great characters, great adventures. If you like fantasy, this is the series for you!
If you think American politics are crazy, be glad you don’t live on Askelon! Politics there are downright deadly.
Muriel Enza has broken the glass ceiling and become Askelon’s very first female president. Now running for reelection, her opponents are pulling all the stops to get rid of her. Senator Barry Boyd, her opponent, is claiming that the office of President is just more than a woman can handle!
And it isn’t just Barry Boyd–he’s only the giddy face of the opposition. Enza’s (and Askelon’s) real enemy is trillionaire Jorge Sorres, who pulls the strings and provides the finances to skew the election. Sorres is also funding a rebel coalition on the planet Environ, which supplies most of Askelon’s hydroleum. The coalition has seized Environ’s energy source and is holding it hostage, creating a fuel crisis that threatens Askelon’s economy.
If all that isn’t bad enough, a rogue preacher (a holo-vangelist) is running around predicting the “End of the Galaxy” and inspiring random nut-jobs to commit acts of violence that benefit no one but the bad guys.
Starport. You’ve never read anything like it. (I promise!)
For those of you in the United States, Thanksgiving is next week. And the day after that is Black Friday.
Black Friday is the “official” beginning of the Christmas shopping season.
If you are still looking for Christmas gifts and/or stocking stuffers, why not gift a book for your family and friends who like to read? Nothing like a rousing space adventure to keep you turning pages until dawn…and I’ve been told that my novels have that affect on readers!
If you don’t live in the USA, Black Friday may not apply, but you still may be looking for Christmas gifts. These books are exciting no matter where you live, so order today from Amazon. All my novels are available as both e-books and paperbacks.
The good news is that you don’t have to wait! Order now!
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