The Long Awaited Release of Kip's Return (Kip the Quick, Book II)

Exciting news. Kip has returned. The book is finally out! I've been itching to share this with you for far too long. Click here to get it now! 

*EARLY READERS SAY: 

“…I really dragged out the Epilogues because I didn't want to be done. I really enjoyed the book, and I like how the Epilogues keep me looking forward to Book 3” 

"Loving the 'trouble' Kip is getting into. ”

 

 

I started writing Kip's adventures in Texas, when we lived there for a year. Life was full of upheaval after moving cross-country from California with two young children and no one in the area to help. My wife took on extra tasks like a trooper, never complaining, even when my work hours included night shifts in downtown Dallas. Finding time to write amidst the move, new jobs, and an entirely new area was quite the challenge. But one story idea that came to mind and stuck was a witty rascal of a thief in a dry hot land ravaged regularly by terrible storms. He wanted out of this hell hole, and he was willing to lie, cheat, and steal to do so. Thinking about others wasn't high on his list, but when the heist of a lifetime landed in his lap with an opportunity to flee this bastion of suffering, his friends helped him out—putting themselves in deep peril in the process. To keep them safe, Kip found himself challenged with the making the ultimate choice.

Now the sequel is out, and ready for you. It's over three times as long as the first, with more characters, more mystery, and more fun action to dig your teeth into.

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Back Cover Copy:

Kip is a Wanted Man. By the law and by a psychopath. What’s a good thief to do? 

Returning to Tander after a year away, Kip seeks to escape and lay low. When he finds the dark consequences of his past actions, he falls into a deadly game of cat and mouse with a mercenary seeking to satisfy a blood debt. Perhaps it would be better to just keep on running, but Kip can’t leave his friends behind. Not this time. 

He must use all of his skill, his charm, and his wit to uncover a plot that will bring disaster to Tander, right past wrongs, and maybe find himself another spot of the Essence—the stuff of magic and legend. 

 Kip’s Return is a fantasy adventure full of excitement, humor, and friendship.

 

 

New Fantasy Adventure - Kip's Return. Book Cover Reveal!

My novel, Kip's Return, is nearly ready to release. Should be any day now, and no later than the end of the month. Stay tuned for the date and subscribe to my newsletter to find out when it goes on sale for my awesome readers.

And here is the book cover reveal... Poor Kip, he looks a little flummoxed.

Kip is a Wanted Man. By the law and by a psychopath. What’s a good thief to do? Returning to Tander after a year away, Kip seeks to escape and lay low. When he finds the dark consequences of his past actions, he falls into a deadly game of cat and mouse with a mercenary seeking to satisfy a blood debt. Perhaps it would be better to just keep on running, but Kip can’t leave his friends behind. Not this time. He must use all of his skill, his charm, and his wit to uncover a plot that will bring disaster to Tander, right past wrongs, and maybe find himself another spot of the Essence—the stuff of magic and legend. Kip’s Return is a fantasy adventure full of excitement, humor, and friendship.   If you haven't read the first book yet, you can find it here.

Macmillan. Books Without Pronoun

Did you hear? Just a little over 1 year after acquiring Pronoun.com, Macmillan pulls the plug.

(tombstone graphic from Pixabay.com)

Pronoun may not have been a household name, but they were a clever new entry into the multiple ebook retailer distributor ring with Smashwords and Draft2Digital. One thing they somehow managed that no one else could was to publish to Google Play for those of us not already an Approved Partner. Their site was slick and easy to use and I was looking forward to putting the rest of my library onto Google Play.

I guess I waited too long.

While there is certainly a story here about the publishing industry making odd decisions as a whole (refusing to admit that ebooks are the wave of the future, for one), I'm left stymied as to how Pronoun managed to get new work into Google Play, and why D2D or Smashwords can't do the same?

Google Play is on every Android phone out there. All billion+? That seems like a pretty big market.

This is what I got by e-mail from Pronoun:

Two years ago Pronoun set out to create a one-of-a-kind publishing tool that truly put authors first. We believed that the power of data could be harnessed for smarter book publishing, leveling the playing field for indie authors.

We are proud of the product we built, but even more so, we’re grateful for the community of authors that made it grow. Your feedback shaped Pronoun’s development, and together we changed the way authors connect with readers.

Unfortunately, Pronoun’s story ends here.

While many challenges in indie publishing remain unsolved, Macmillan is unable to continue Pronoun’s operation in its current form. Every option was considered before making the very difficult decision to end the business.

As of today, it is no longer possible to create a new account or publish a new book. Pronoun will be winding down its distribution, with an anticipated end date of January 15, 2018. Authors will still be able to log into their accounts and manage distributed books until that time.

For the next two months, our goal is to support your publishing needs through the holiday season and enable you to transition your books to other services. For more detail on how this will affect your books and payments, please refer to our FAQ.

Thank you for the time and attention you’ve contributed to this experience. It has been a privilege to publish together, and we look forward to meeting again. #keepwriting

Sincerely,

Macmillan Publishers

Amazon Kindle Pricematch Down for Kobo

A few days ago I noticed that my perma-free title Seeking the Veil, Part 1 stopped selling on Amazon.

Two days ago it was pointed out that Part 1 was no longer listed as free on Amazon.

I had set it up as perma-free over six months ago, price-matching to Kobo.

KDP's customer service e-mails gave no helpful reply, calling KDP clarified that there was a technical problem with the price-match to Kobo.

I haven't bothered to list my books on Barnes and Noble, or iTunes as of yet. But it appears I need to make this a priority.

If your perma-free book is only listed on Kobo, besides Amazon, you should probably do the same.

Pre-Debut Fantasy Author

Support up-and-coming writer, @JReinmiller! His work on Wattpad is haunting and his first fantasy piece is done and coming soon to the light of day. If what I've read of his so far is any indication, I expect great things.

Here that, Jeremiah? Don't disappoint. The bar has been set. You only have yourself to blame.

Check out some of his short fiction on Wattpad, the Hush piece is fantastic, but also: disturbing. Click here for a quick read that will have you quaking in your office chair.

And sign up for his newsletter and be first to know when the fantasy novel comes to fruition.

http://www.jqpdx.com (put in your e-mail in the Mailing List box to the right).