Why I write.
Every time I finish writing a book and take a few weeks off, I start thinking about how ‘thin’ life is. I check my ads and my book sales more. I eagerly await feedback from ARC readers. I read more political news than usual, until I get sick of it, and start casting around for other things to do. I do the cover and editing. I update my website and marketing. I play Civ 4. I check in with family and friends, until everyone I know is accounted for. I watch everything I want to watch, read everything I want … Read More
Facebook ad results for The Last, The Lost, The Least box set
For the past week I’ve been experimenting with Facebook advertising to push my box set, books 1-3 of the Zombie Ocean: The Last, The Lost, The Least. http://www.amazon.com/Last-Lost-Least-Box-Books-ebook/dp/B01CDK32PO It’s not my first time to run facebook ads, but my first time to make some effort. On previous occasions I didn’t design the ad image or pay much attention to the ad copy. It failed. It seems to have failed this time too :(. Despite this lovely ad I made: You can’t have much text on Facebook ads, though book covers are exempt. There is text allowed around it, and I … Read More
7 reasons why The Walking Dead Season 6 finale was a disappointment – review
I hate to be disappointed by The Walking Dead, especially with a finale, especially with the finale to such a generally awesome season as season 6. I hate to think it failed, it sucked, it just didn’t follow through on the promise of its dramatic situation, but with this finale, that’s a large part of what I’m thinking. There’s 7 reasons for this failure/disappointment, but they all really boil down to one, which I can express in one word: Negan. Negan, boss of the Saviors and dark shadow hanging over Rick’s neck, has been hinted at since the end of … Read More
The Loss – Zombie Ocean 4
The Loss is Book 4 in the thrilling Zombie Ocean series. 7 billion zombies. 1 mayor. Ten years after the zombie apocalypse destroyed civilization, ‘Last Mayor of America’ Amo faces the loss of everything he’s built. He wants to be a good man. He wants to save his people. But what is good, and who are his people any more? He will save or break the world. The zombie apocalypse like you’ve never seen it before, packed with gore, twists and severe moral hazard. The Loss, Book 4 of the Zombie Ocean, is available in e-book format for $3.99: … Read More
Zombie Ocean Book 4 – Speculation
What do you think will happen in the upcoming book 4 of the Zombie Ocean, THE LOSS? What do you hope to see? Which characters are we going to focus on? What will be on the cover? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
New website, job, kittens!
I have a new website!! Much of it is currently under construction, so please forgive that. I’ll get to it. I’m also finishing up Zombie Ocean book 4, publishing and planning promo for a box set books 1-3, and starting on a teaching management course. At work I just got taken on full time (today)! That is great for stability, especially with a bloated mortgage. I never blogged also that we have kittens now, 2 6-month old brothers Lincoln and Churchill. Here’s a picture: Churchill is on top. Super cute.
Paper Eagle
In class the other day I had my 19-year-old pre-uni students make a paper eagle as part of a teamwork exercise. This is it- Inspiring. Its name was Lily, like the Danish Girl *shrugs*
The Least – Zombie Ocean 3
The Least is Book 3 in the thrilling Zombie Ocean series. 7 billion zombies. 1 paraplegic. When the zombie ocean crushes humanity, ex-Olympic athlete Robert ‘Cerulean’ doesn’t stand a chance. His spine is broken. His mind is broken. He’s a decent, kind man who has suffered far worse than he deserved. He’s stuck in a wheelchair among 7 billion zombies. Will he survive? ‘Born on the 4th of July’ crashes into the zombie apocalypse, packed with gore, twists and unbelievable heroism. Amazon reader reviews for The Last (book 1): “A thoroughly enjoyable zombie romp unlike any other piece of … Read More
Zombie Ocean 3 finished!
Raise a glass of champagne, Zombie Ocean book 3 is finished! It has been quite a slog, harder than any book to write since King Ruin. I had the story from the start, but having the story and having the story are two hugely different things. Making things line up straight and clear on weird terrain is way harder in reality than on the planning table. But, I think it is strong. The ending took me completely by surprise- it is very different from what I had planned- so hopefully will be most unexpected for the reader too. That was … Read More