Category: dead locked

Sample Sunday Walk ‘n Talk With Immie & Bast

This is a new snippet from my mystery novel, Dead Locked, a slower scene featuring Sebastian and Imogen discussing an important event that’s just occurred. This is one of the first scenes where we really see them interact and get a feel for their relationship. The ebook version (various formats including Kindle and Nook) of Dead Locked is completely free from Smashwords until July 31, 2011. If you want more of Imogen and Sebastian, check out my short story Bast & Immie, which is free all the time from Smashwords and other retailers like Barnes & Noble. Enjoy! * * * Sebastian […]

Imogen Interviews Philippa

I’ve posted character interviews before so that’s nothing new. But I thought recently, ‘What if one character interviewed another? That would be interesting!’ So that’s exactly what’s happening today. Imogen Bell, heroine of Dead Locked, traveled back in time over 800 years and across the Atlantic to have a chat with Philippa, heroine of my forthcoming novel, The Jester’s Apprentice. Let’s look in and see what she had to say! Imogen: This is so exciting! I’m in England! And it’s 1197! What’s that smell? Philippa: Grazing animals more than likely. You don’t have them in 2011? Imogen: Somewhere, I’m sure. […]

>Dead Locked In Print! & A New Short Story

>I feel like I’ve been talking about it long enough, but the final stage in getting Dead Locked out in the world is done. The print edition is now available at Amazon.com! If you’re curious what the story’s all about, you can sample the first chapter on the little BookBuzzr widget on my sidebar, read a short excerpt on my website, or download a free sample on Smashwords. Also, the ‘Look Inside the Book’ feature on Amazon will be available soon! Speaking of Dead Locked, I just released a lighthearted short story about the two main characters. “Bast & Immie” […]

>Photos From the Holliston Library Local Author Day

>This is a little later than intended, but I’m finally posting a few photos from the local author day I participated in at the Holliston Library on January 22. The event had a good turn out of authors and readers. I enjoyed talking shop with fellow writers and getting to introduce my book to the community. The Holliston Patch featured the event, including a little about Dead Locked! My little setup at the library. I scrambled to get some samples together and it worked out pretty well. A wide view of the event thanks to my sister. Children’s book author […]

>Get Dead Locked Half Off & Local Author Day

>I have a couple of fun announcements today. First, I’ve started an email newsletter. About once a month, I’ll send out an update, including book teasers, release dates, and special promotions and giveaways. Plus, everyone who signs up automatically gets 50% off of the Smashwords ebook edition of Dead Locked! Just go here to sign up. It’s easy and free and you just need an email address. Secondly, this Saturday from 11-1 the Holliston, Mass. Public Library is hosting local author day! It’s the first time they’ve done this so I’m excited to see what happens and to connect with other authors in […]

>Tired of some of my usual character naming resources, I went on the hunt for a new website this month. I found one that has a few handy tools for expecting parents and authors alike! Babycenter’s name finder may not be that special, but click on “Sibling Names” or “Suggested Names” next to any name for an interactive tour of complementary and alternative names. (Am I using the word “name” too much?) If your character has siblings or you’re just searching for that perfect moniker, try this tool. It’s awesome! In other news, Dead Locked is now available as an ebook in […]

>Interview With Isaac Crewe From Dead Locked!

>Even though Captain Isaac Crewe only makes a cameo in Dead Locked, his story affects Imogen Bell and her colleagues deeply. And because he’s a pirate, I figured he’s the perfect person to interview for Pirate Week! Thanks for joining us!My pleasure really. Let’s start with how you got into piracy in the first place.Like most good pirates, I started as an innocent sailor on a merchant vessel. Sea life is grueling and harsh with little reward when you’re on the lower rungs. Eventually, pirates attacked our ship and I was taken hostage. After weighing the life aboard a pirate […]