Author, Editor, Publisher, Coach
Yep, I’ve been a busy editor, indeed, with no time for writing (including this blog… yeesh!).
In the last couple of weeks, Evolved Publishing has released the following books, all of which I had a hand in editing:
I hope you’ll check these books out. I’m quite proud of them, and I’m sure you’ll love them.
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You can now get Forgive Me, Alex
Or, if you would like to reveive a signed copy, you can simply make your selection below. If you’d like a personalized inscription, please indicate what you’d like written in the special instructions during checkout. Prices include shipping.
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You can now preview the first 3 chapters of what will be, when I finish early next year with the whole writing/revising/editing process, the sequel to Forgive Me, Alex.
To sample this psychological thriller, and visit once more Tony Hooper and Mitchell Norton, just click on the title: The Devil’s Bane.
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I spent an hour Saturday afternoon answering questions for a Twitterview with Novel Publicity. And here it is:
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Yeah, I had a pretty good day yesterday. First, I started a month-long book tour for Forgive Me, Alex, through Novel Publicity. Stop by and check it out: 3 $50 Prizes are up for grabs.
The first review out of that tour was done by Anne Chaconas. She had many nice things to say, and I hope you’ll drop by and post your own comment.
Excerpt: “Diamond does in Forgive Me, Alex what I wish more contemporary authors would do: He brings me right into the story, forcing me to identify with the characters. I didn’t have a choice–I would feel Tony Hooper’s wrath and need for revenge, I would wallow in Mitchell Norton’s desperate inability to ward off his demons. I would cheer for Diana Gregorio’s unbelievable ballsiness in the face of seemingly unbeatable odds. I would weep, shedding actual tears, for Alex Hooper’s childhood.”
Then, just as I was basking in that good news, I received notification from Kindle Book Reviews that Forgive Me, Alex is a semi-finalist in their Best Indie Books of 2012 – Mystery/Thriller Category.
“Forgive Me, Alex” – Semi-Finalist in the Mystery/Thriller category, Kindle Book Review’s Best Indie Books of 2012
So yeah, I had a pretty good day. ***Me smiling*** I wonder how today will go?
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Welcome to Six-Sentence Sunday (one day early).
The idea is to give you a small taste (6 consecutive sentences) of one of my pieces, but a compelling one. You can find previous Six-Sentence Sunday excerpts by searching under the Category by that name.
So, is the excerpt below effective? Only you can tell me that.
Six-Sentence Excerpt – Forgive Me, Alex (A Psychological Thriller Novel)
I killed my first man in 1975, at the age of fifteen.
Norton’s actions three years later would push me deeper into my transformation, and aim me toward this place. The life I now lead. The me who isn’t me.
Some things I’ve lost forever. Other things… well, other things I’d like to lose, but can’t.
Click Cover for Amazon Link
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I’m excited to share the cover for my upcoming psychological thriller, The Devil’s Bane, which is a sequel to Forgive Me, Alex. The cover was created by Sam Keiser, an artist with Evolved Publishing.
Yep, Tony Hooper and Mitchell Norton are each making a return appearance, along with some of the supporting characters from FMA. Naturally, The Devil’s Bane will be introducing some new characters as well, as the cover may hint at.
I’d love to know what you think about the cover (my fellow EP-ers needn’t weigh in here.)
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Evolved Publishing is making is easier for you to enjoy their eBooks. Get 12 of them, each with fantastic reviews, some awards, and legions of fans… for just $2.99 each (SAVINGS of $1-2 EACH). But hurry! This special event lasts for 3 DAYS ONLY – May 22-24.
Check out what they’re offering:
Don’t miss this chance to load-up your Kindle! Click the link below for list of selections:
Evolved Publishing – Current Promotions
And please enjoy!
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Why am I a bad boy? Err… well… I haven’t blogged in over two weeks. WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?
I know. Sorry. (Hangs head in shame.)
One of the things that happens when you wear so many hats – publisher, editor, editor, editor, editor, editor, author/writer 
– is that the last item on the list tends to go begging. That’s okay; we all have our responsibilities to juggle, and I don’t mean to complain about mine (well, maybe just a little), I just want to explain why I’ve been such a bad boy.
Is this the part where I get spanked? Is it?
In other news (actually, it’s kind of the same news), we’ve added 3 more authors to the Evolved Publishing team in the past week, and I’ve taken on even more… wait for it… editing! And publishing! I know, I know. Now where did I put that cognac?
Truly, though, it’s an exciting time, one that we’ve worked hard to reach. While I struggle to find the time to work on my own next novel, and even though something as seemingly simple as keeping up with this blog and the one at Evolved Publishing has become a strain, I remain optimistic and just plain stoked about the future.
That light at the end of the tunnel grows brighter and bigger, so bear with me. I’ll offer up a little more content here at Lane Diamond Central one of these days.
No… seriously. I WILL TOO!
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Okay, so this is a simple but great idea. I must give credit where credit is due: I first saw this on author Alex Laybourne’s website, according to which he first saw it on Darlene Steelman’s website. Maybe Darlene has started something here.
The idea is to give you a small taste (6 consecutive sentences) of one of my pieces, but a compelling one. So, is the excerpt below effective? No clue. Only you can tell me that.
Six-Sentence Excerpt – Forgive Me, Alex (A Psychological Thriller Novel)
Alex’s vacant brown eyes and perpetual frown, his continuous soft sigh and the musty smell of sweat and tears on his Scooby-Doo pajamas, the way his chin rested continually on his chest—these left me utterly heartbroken.
I could only pray that the dark Christmas of 1975 would slip into history as the worst I would ever experience. Surely, Dad, Alex and I would recover our happiness, our optimism, as our futures unfolded according to a new plan, albeit a motherless one.
That little executioner’s waltz I’d performed on the street in front of our house in August would no doubt be my last dance.
Little did I know: more monsters roamed the world than I’d ever imagined.
They weren’t finished with me.
Click Cover for Amazon Link
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