Flying Around the World in VR

I’ve written a few posts about my year’s-long journey flying around the world in MSFS in VR. I’m in my third year and on my last stretch as I work my way up from South America to Central America to Mexico and finally home. Based on how long it has taken me to get this […]

Joan had the phone

Nine years ago today, Joan Harmon and her three kids walked into an AT&T store in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, to inquire about unlocking a phone. She handed the phone to a store employee, who took it to the back for further examination. Joan waited patiently for the employee to return. When they did return, they informed […]

Kit Martin vs. the Commonwealth of Kentucky

When I turned in the manuscript for I Will Ruin You, the Kentucky Supreme Court had not yet ruled on Kit’s appeal. I had read the appeal and had some serious concerns about its chances of leading to a new trial. Ultimately, I decided there was no benefit in addressing those concerns in the book. […]

All about reviews, long-tail marketing, and an update

When I am interested in a book, the very first thing I do is go online and read reviews. I pass over most of the reviews the publisher may post online and instead head right for the reader reviews. I want to know what other people have to say about a book before I make […]

Shepherd, a new way to find books to read

I’ve always loved browsing bookstores. I’d wander over to the new nonfiction releases and start thumbing through titles that interested me. Then Amazon came out with the Kindle, and physical books lost their allure. If I found a book online that I liked, I could have it downloaded to my device in a matter of […]

I Will Ruin You Audiobook News

I finally got word on the audiobook release for I Will Ruin You. The official release date is July 23, 2024. While I was hoping for an earlier release, there are some advantages to the later release date. For one, once the audiobook is released the story will be available to a whole new set […]