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                        Kindle Surprise 02/08/2012
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                        Greetings!
                        I have been very busy these last few weeks.
                        I enrolled my book Charlie MacCready The Ghost in the Attic in Kindle's KDP program.  I have to admit that I was skeptical at first but after seeing the sales increase I am excited.  Thank you to all who have purchased the book.  I hope you enjoy it and please feel free to drop me a note.
                        I am continuing to work on the 3rd installment of the Charlie MacCready series.  There are some exciting things happening.  I hope to complete it soon.  Keep watching.
                        If you would like to be part of the "preview panel" and receive sneak peek at the manuscript, let me hear from you and I'll see what I can do.
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                        Lazy Sort of Day 01/16/2012
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                        Today has been quiet.  Spent the day reading emails and working on a project for a friend - helping her trace her roots.  Will be putting together a Family History book for her.

                        The weather here in Central Oregon has been a bit cold but still no snow.  I do like how it snows here.  When the sun comes out it melts it off of the roads and sidewalks, leaving it just on the lawns where it belongs.  :)   So far this season it's only snowed once for a total of one inch and it was gone really fast. 

                        Hope everyone is doing well.  Keep checking for updates.  Thanks
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                        Charlie MacCready Shadows In The Dark - re-release now available! 01/03/2012
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                        The revision/editing of Charlie MacCready Shadows In The Dark is complete and is
                        now available at Smashwords.com and Amazon.com.  The paperback will be available
                        soon.  Stay tuned.

                        Next on my to-do list is the third in the series: Charlie MacCready Sirens In The Night.
                        A sneak preview will be posted soon.

                        Sales of The Millionth Year have been phenomenal.  Making it my #1  Best Seller !
                        Thank you.  I'm glad so many of you have enjoyed it.  The feedback is great.
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                        New Page 12/11/2011
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                        Just added a new page to my website.  Favorite Reads under "More" heading.  I'll post more of my favorite reads and where you can obtain them as I can.

                        Currently working on the Charlie MacCready Shadows In The Dark manuscript.  Getting it ready to submit to my new publisher.  The previous publisher isn't as flexible as Createspace and rather then trying to help me promote my books, they are more interested in selling me "marketing packages" (which I have already done on my own).  Createspace is wonderful to deal with.  They have loads of marketing suggestions and helpful tips.

                        Have a great day all.  Don't forget to check out my eBooks - $0.99 through the end of the year.
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                        December Special 12/09/2011
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                        Taking the lead from another successful author, I'm selling all of my eBooks for just $0.99 beginning today.  So tell your friends!  Charlie MacCready The Ghost In The Attic, Charlie MacCready Shadows In The Dark, Secrets, and The Millionth Year are all available at Amazon.com and Smashwords.com  just follow the links.

                        Thank you to all who are making this the best sales year ever.
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                        Thank you 12/06/2011
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                        Just a sincere Thanks to all who have been purchasing my eBooks from Smashwords.com.  The sales are continuing to amaze me.  The feedback I have received is encouraging as well.

                        I have received the proof copy of Charlie MacCready The Ghost In The Attic.  It looks fantastic.  It will be available within the week at Amazon.com and through my website here.


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                        Charlie finds a new publisher! 12/02/2011
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                        Greetings, 

                        I've been busy these last few weeks.  I've been working on going though a new publisher for my Charlie MacCready series.  I just finished submitting CMC The Ghost In The Attic and am waiting for the proof copy.  I'm working on editing the manuscript for CMC Shadows In The Dark and will be submitting it before the end of the month.  CMC Sirens In The Night is still in the works.  I'm hoping the I'll have something done by the end of January.

                        My eBook sales are continuing.  I'm very pleased with the numbers.  Thank you to all who have purchased a copy.


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                        Monday Update 11/21/2011
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                        I'm still working away on Charlie MacCready Sirens In The Night.  It's good to get back to the boys.

                        Sales of "The Millionth Year" and "Secrets" are continuing.  I hope you are enjoying the stories.

                        Am reviewing the Poof copy of "Secrets" (paperback) and it should be available on Amazon.com soon.  Also working on a Press Release and my marketing letter.

                        Thank you again for checking out my blog.  More to come.
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                        Update on Sales 11/13/2011
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                        Thank you to all who have visited this site and who have purchased my two newest releases:  The Millionth Year and Secrets.  The eBook sales are increasing daily.  I'm both excited and encouraged.

                        I'm still putting together the press releases for them and also a marketing package for bookstores.  I'm hoping to have that done this week.  Will keep you posted on the latest reviews.  Check the Review pages in the drop-down menus for the books.

                        I've returned to working on Charlie MacCready Sirens In The Night.   A lot is happening in this 3rd installment.  Some things to expect: 

                        There's a bit of a shake up at St. Michael's Abbey for starters.  No one saw it coming.  So, it is a huge shock. 

                        We find out the answer to one of the major mysteries of the series.

                        We also say good-bye to one of the boys.

                        And did I mention that someone is trying to burn the Abbey down?

                        Stay tuned.  I'll keep you posted on the progress here and when it will be released.


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                        NEW RELEASE! SECRETS The Wallace Family eBook Edition! 11/09/2011
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                        I'm pleased to announce the new release of my book: SECRETS The Wallace Family.

                        It is now available as an eBook at Smashwords.com (visit the webpage above for link).
                        It took me longer than I expected to complete the manuscript but at last it is here.  It
                        feels great!  The paperback re-release is coming soon.  At this point it will retain the
                        original cover art.  The entire story has been re-edited, some loose ends tightened
                        up, and some story lines clarified.  I am very pleased with the results.

                        Some other clarifications:  The story is set in Bend, Oregon with references to some
                        actual locations.  I feel this helps to ground the story and make it feel more 'real'.  It
                        is a work of fiction, inspired by a dream.  I hope you enjoy it.

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