Happy Weekend

I’ve been working with my publisher to get Lying with the Devil: Redemption, edited and worked on. Right now, it’s simply going through the editing process, which can take up to a month of work, but each day that passes I’m growing more excited to see the finished work. At this rate, the book is estimated to be out sometime in October, which will be perfect for the spooky season that this book brings. Once it’s been out for some time, I’ll go over it with you in another post and explain some of the characters, the backstory, and explain some of the finer details that I used to come up with everything, but for now, I don’t want to spoil anything for you. Another thing to note is that Lying with the Devil’s eBook versions will be lowered in price soon, after discussing it with my publisher. I thought it would be best. The current price seems too steep, and I want this book to be thoroughly accessed to everyone for them to enjoy, especially with the second in the series coming to the market. Also! Something else to note is that Lying with the Devil’s audio-book should be coming out late April, early May at the latest. So, for those of you that prefer to listen, be on the look out for that. I’ve been working with a producer by the name of Nick for some time now, and I’m in love with his voice. He has just the amount of creepy vibe needed to bring this book to life as I want, though, if I’m being honest, it’s a little weird hearing my character’s with actual, real breathing, voices, instead of the ones I’ve come up inside my head. Hearing him voice Michael, especially, has been particularly odd.

Nick though has been nothing but a sweetheart, and I love working with him. He’s ideal to work with; he’s kind, understanding, and just as excited to be reading/voicing this book as I am to hear it. He’s done various podcasts and has a video game he’s voiced in production, but he’s always wanted to work on an audio-book.

I will be getting promotional discount codes for the audio-book once it comes out, so if you’re a reviewer, or maybe just an eager reader wanting to give it a listen, feel free to send me an email and I’ll see about mailing you a code in exchange for a review. You know, you scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours, just – don’t touch my butt or anything. Let’s not make this weird.

As for what I’ve been doing?

Working on my newest book, Mr. Lonely. The way this book is headed I’m wondering if my publisher will actually accept it for publishing. The killer, Erik, is just – odd. Well, to be nice about it at least. From what I’ve been told from my beta readers, he’s the most psychotic character I’ve come up with so far. (I feel like that’s a challenge.) The things he does and how he goes about doing it, I’ve been told, make you ill; both bodily and mentally disturbed in ways that are hard to describe. One beta reader told me they had nightmares due to a particular scene, already, and I’m only the fourth chapter. Hopefully, once accepted, you’ll all be able to experience this thriller for yourselves.

All in all, things have been going well. I hope everyone enjoys their weekend.   

Update

It’s been a while since I’ve written anything here. A lot has happened since my last post. I finished Rosenrot, and my beta readers all enjoyed it. I got thumbs up from everyone, so, it’s been added to my growing list of finished books. Eventually, I’ll go back and edit it; probably add more and detail certain scenes a little deeper, but for now, I love how it is, and so do my beta readers. I’ve been busy with social media, and have been advertising myself and my book, Lying with the Devil and it’s gotten a lot of positive response.

I also finished editing Lying with the Devil: Redemption, and sent it into the publisher, and guess what? It got accepted. So, soon, possibly in October, you’ll have the second in the series to read and further see what madness unravels now with Steven as your main character, and his new partner, Chance. The serial killer is far worse than Michael, or so I’ve been told, so you’ll have your hands full with this new book. I’ve also had a few PR members from fellow authors contact me in hopes of me reading their books, and possibly collaborating with them on future books, so we’ll see how that goes in the future for me. As long as I can add my twisted look on things, I think I’ll be fine.

Speaking of twisted. I’ve been writing another psychological thriller titled, Mr. Lonely. It’s set in 1975, with a girl placing an ad in the paper looking for romance after moving to a new state; she’s looking to start fresh and start her life over. However, this man she meets isn’t quite what he seems, and things begin to unfold in the most horrific of ways.

I’ve been enjoying writing this one, probably more than I should, and one day I hope you all get to enjoy the warped world I’ve created there.

I’ve updated the site/blog. I got tired of it looking run down and wanted to make it look crisp and clean and add my touch to it; personalize it more. I hope it’s enjoyable.

This April I’ll be traveling to Chicago to Walker Stalker as well, I’ve never been but it’s been on me and my brother’s bucket list for a while. Not to mention I get to see Michael Rooker for a second time, so I’m excited. It’ll be a small vacation over the weekend, but I’ll be taking my writing laptop with me so I can write in the hotel room during the lulls in the evening. Though, honestly, I’d love to explore Chicago. My Opa, after he moved to the states, came to Chicago to set up shop. He opened up a bar there and told me he served Al Capone several times and enjoyed his company. He came in a lot and ordered drinks for himself but would order milk for his bodyguards because he wanted them sharp, just in case. I’d love to see if the bar was still standing. I doubt it is, but it would be interesting to see if it was.

I think this is all in terms of an update. I’m going to spend the evening writing on Mr. Lonely. I hope everyone enjoys their weekend.