CAMP NANOWRIMO

I've decided to write another novel in April this year, and what better way to do it than with Camp NaNoWriMo? I've done seven straight NaNo's in November, and it's time to start a new tradition in April. This time around, I'll be writing Wolf Whispers, a thriller/suspense novel.

Synopsis:
A man wakes to find he has no knowledge of his life. Who is he? What is he doing in this hospital bed? Why can he not remove a voice from his mind, one he recognizes, yet one he can't explain?

I've been meaning to write this for a number of years now and am finally getting around to it. I should get at least 60,000 words written for it. The completed novel will probably be longer. I can't say for sure, since I'm a seat of the pants author and what happens, happens. Most of my novels are in the 75,000 to 90,000 word range, so I believe it will be longer. Besides, I have some totally new to me elements that I'll be introducing.

That's all I'm saying for now. I'll let you know when I'm finished.

Blaze McRob 

TERRI DELCAMPO'S AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE

https://www.amazon.com/Terri-DelCampo/e/B00NDX02AY/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1495308304&sr=1-2-ent

 

There's a super Amazon Author Page in town, and it belongs to the Queen of Ooky: Terri DelCampo. Go to the link above and be transported to a scary place where horror abounds and no quarter is given. Revel within her Amazon Author Page and find 42 great novels, novellas, short story collections, and more to be perused. And visit Owl's Eye View Magazine, where her professional career began. There are links and more links. Bedevilment everywhere. Don't be caught on the outside looking in. Click https://www.amazon.com/Terri-DelCampo/e/B00NDX02AY/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1495308304&sr=1-2-ent

Be there, or be square!

Blaze McRob

A DIFFERENT KIND OF BOOK ADDITION

Most authors like increasing the number of books they have for sale. Makes total sense, does it not? Sure it does, or does it? I have eleven of my short stories and my tales within anthologies in which the rights will revert back to me. Actually, all of them already do. However, the publisher is shutting down and I have a choice to make. Do I republish them or do I do something else?

I once believed that short stories were a way to get your longer books noticed. Could be, but for a 99 cent book, you're only getting 35 cents. So what will I do? I will at some point put these stories in collections and sell them that way. I have hundreds of them. My plan is to have collections in different word counts. I will charge $2.99 and $3.99 for a lot of them. Not bad for a 20,000 to 40,000 word collection. With a decent sized free sample on Amazon, readers can still get a sampling of my writing. Also, I'll get 70% of my sale on Amazon: that's $2.10 to $2.80 for these collections

As for the bigger collections, those in the 70,000 to 90,000 word range, I'll charge $6.99 to $9.99 for them, the same as I do my novels. That will give me royalties of $4.90 to $7.00.

So, the subtraction of eleven of my works will add to more over the long run. I'll polish them up a bit and make them better. My readers will receive value. That's what I like. I hope they will enjoy what they read.

I have many stories in anthologies with other Presses than Blazing Owl Press. They will remain where they are. They have good homes there.

Quality is always better than quantity, I believe. I have many new novels coming out as well as collections, and I want my readers to enjoy all of them.

Happy reading.

Blaze McRob

FINDING SUSAN - BY KATIE METTNER

https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Susan-Katie-Mettner-ebook/dp/B0764FBZY7/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1507832093&sr=1-3&keywords=finding+susan

http://www.katiemettner.com/2017/10/finding-susan-cover-reveal-and-interview.html

Finding Susan, by Katie Mettner, came out on October 26th, 2017. I bought my copy! Yes, I know I write horror, but I read many genres and Katie is a talented author. Also, if you go to http://www.katiemettner.com/2017/10/finding-susan-cover-reveal-and-interview.html, you will be able to read an interview between Katie and the young lady who is the inspiration for this novel. She has been a friend of mine for a number of years now and is a person I really like and admire. So, I guess you see why I'm recommending this book. How could I not? Katie transfers non-fiction to fiction in a fantastic way.

 

Right now, this great romance novel is on sale for only 99 cents. 

Blaze McRob

Book description:

A real life story of deceit, acceptance, and the quest to find true love, while staying true to yourself.

The last thing Renay Skovgaard expected was to find herself a victim of a catfisher. No stranger to online dating, Renay didn’t see it coming until it was too late, and she’d already lost her heart.

Months after the catfisher had faded away, and time had healed the wound, Renay was finally able to grasp the truth behind the encounter. She was in love with the woman in the image she carried around in her back pocket, not the person behind the screen. Her hazel eyes were the same pair she’d seen since childhood, and she was ready to find the woman she knew only as, Susan Walters.

The last thing Olga Weber expected her first night at Oktoberfest was to come-to-face with the woman she couldn’t live without. Her kindness, humor, and easy going way of making her feel safe drew her to the woman like a moth to a flame. Olga knew the game she played was dangerous, because a woman like Renay could destroy the make-believe life she’s worked for years to build. After one chance meeting she could feel the walls of her closet crumbling around her, and she knew her life was about to change…forever.

Olga and Renay find themselves falling in love; one woman comfortable with her sexuality, the other uncomfortable in her own skin. A bottle of wine and a sweet, languid kiss told Olga the time had come to decide if Renay was worth fighting for, and if true love could conquer all.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO VOTED FOR US AT PREDITORS & EDITORS READERS' POLL 2017

Terri DelCampo and I are honored to have finished in the top ten in twelve different categories at Critters/Preditors & Editors Readers' Poll for 2017. We want to thank those who nominated us and all the super folks who voted for us. All your votes are much appreciated. Terri received eight Top 10 Finisher awards, and I received four. We placed as high as second, third, and fourth in some of these categories. The competition was fantastic, so placing as well as we did is certainly a great honor for both of us.

I will start off our Top Ten Finisher awards with Terri.

Mine are here.

Once again, thank all of you who supported us. To see Terri do as well as she did brought me great joy. She has worked hard for many years.

Blaze McRob

ALL SIXTEEN NOMINATIONS FOR TERRI DELCAMPO AND BLAZE MCROB AT PREDITORS & EDITORS READERS' POLL

January 14th is the last day to vote at the Preditors & Editors Readers' Poll. Terri DelCampo and Blaze McRob have been nominated for sixteen awards. Here they are, along with the voting links.

Terri's nominations:

1. Horror Short Story published in 2017

http://critters.org/predpoll/shortstoryh.shtml

2. Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Story published in 2017

http://critters.org/predpoll/shortstorysf.shtml

3. Poem published in 2017

http://critters.org/predpoll/poem.shtml

4. Book/e-book Cover Artwork published in 2017

http://critters.org/predpoll/bookart.shtml

5. Magazine/e-zine Cover Artwork published in 2017

http://critters.org/predpoll/zineart.shtml

6. Author published in 2017

http://critters.org/predpoll/author.shtml

7. Poet published in 2017

http://critters.org/predpoll/poet.shtml

8. Magazine/e-zine Editor

http://critters.org/predpoll/zineeditor.shtml

9. Books Publisher

http://critters.org/predpoll/ebookpublisher.shtml

10. Fiction e-zine

http://critters.org/predpoll/fictionzine.shtml

Blaze's nominations:

1. Short Story (All other genres) published in 2017

http://critters.org/predpoll/shortstory.shtml

2. Anthology published in 2017

http://critters.org/predpoll/antho.shtml

3. Nonfiction article published in 2017

http://critters.org/predpoll/nonfiction.shtml

4. Book Editor ( Robert Nelson is actually Blaze McRob ) 

http://critters.org/predpoll/bookeditor.shtml

5. Review site

http://critters.org/predpoll/reviewsite.shtml

6. Writers's Resource/Information/News Source

http://critters.org/predpoll/writerinfo.shtml

We understand that we have a lot of nominations here. We certainly don't expect people to vote for us in all of them, nor do we expect to win all of them. There are some categories we are close in. Others, not so much. It is feasible we could win some. That would be great, but the competition is keen. Placing in the top ten in a number of them would be great. So, we would be appreciative of any and all votes. By the end of the day tomorrow, the contest will be over. 

Thank you for your consideration.

Blaze McRob