Book signing this Friday at Beaverdale Books 6:30. Signing my new book, "Friends and Others".

Writing this on my new iPad!

Friends and Others

It's available now! Visit my store at: MY STOREFRONT

Promo for "Don't Talk to Strangers", revised edition

Lulu.com has a promotion code for the revised version of my book, "Don't Talk to Strangers". Enter the code, SUMMERREAD305 at the checkout and receive the discount.
Regular price: $17.95
Discount $ 1.80

Your price: $16.15

Such a deal! Order several dozen copies today! Click here :PROMO

New Book!

Coming soon! My latest endeavor, "Friends and Others". Available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kindle, Nook, and your local book store.

New book! New Publisher

I've published my latest book, "Friends and Others" with CreateSpace. I got my first proof and was very pleased with the look. I just did some more editing and submitted for a new proof. It should be ready to promote now. Hope to get the proof and be pushing the book in another week.

Publishing!

ARgh! I need hard copies of my books. Think I'll try one of the POD's. Any suggestions?

My books on the iPad?

I've been rewriting and editing like crazy. I wanted to get my updated version of "Don't Talk to Strangers" on Smashwords.com before they make it available for the Apple iPad. Smashwords signed a contract with Apple to supply them with ebooks. If you haven't yet, check out Smashwords and see what they have to offer. Be sure to get their free styleguide and marketing guide too!

Dead End - the sequel to "Don't Talk to Strangers" is on the premium list at Smashwords.com.

Dead End starts where Don't Talk to Strangers ended, in the parking lot of a bar in Sturgis, South Dakota. The trail runs to Houston, Texas, where Katrina survivors are given a new start and identities are there for the taking.

Download a free sample at the Smashwords site:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/6743

My ebook, "Don't Talk to Strangers" has received premium status on Smashwords! I'm excited about it. So excited, I'm going to offer 40% off the already low price to readers of my blog. The coupon code is: ZV64Y (not case sensitive).

I hope to get more books available at smashwords soon.



http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/5894

I'm baacckkkk!

Back in Iowa after a week of loafing in Florida. I plan on finishing my NaNoWriMo book, and publishing another on Smashwords.



Have to pick up Furlong, the cat, first!

No Picture, But my book is online!

Well, I tried sending a picture from my BlackBerry, but it didn't work. I guess I'll have to read the directions.

Good news is, my first book, "Don't Talk to Strangers is available in all digital formats from Smashwords.com. Here's a direct link to it http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/5894 Check it out and let me know what you think. I'm looking for all the help I can get.

Does this actually work?

I sent this from my BlackBerry. I guess it does work!

Fun! I'll try a picture next.

Smashwords!

Just signed up for "Smashwords". I'll be publishing my books to them, but I'll have to wait until I return home probably. We're in Destin, Florida. Came here for the sun and beach, got here just in time for Hurricane Ida!

Oh well, having a good time anyway.

Anthony Awards

Here is the list of the Anthony Award winners from Bouchercon 2009:

◊ Best Novel: The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly

◊ Best First Novel: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

◊ Best First Novel:◊ Best Paperback Original: State of the Onion by Julie Hyzy

◊ Best Short Story: "A Sleep Not Unlike Death" by Sean Chercover

◊ Special Service Award: Jon and Ruth Jordan (CrimeSpree Magazine)

◊ Best Critical Non-Fiction: Anthony Boucher: A Biography by Jeffrey Marks

◊ Best Young Adult Novel: The Crossroads by Chris Grabenstein

◊ Best Cover Art: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

My books on Kindle

I mentioned in the last blog that I had my books available on Kindle.

You can order either or both from Amazon.com.

Bochercon and Kindle

We had a great time at Bouchercon. Didn't get to see as many of my favorite writers as I have in the past, but I did meet a few new people that I'll be following.

I attended the session on Amazon's Kindle. I already have my first two books uploaded. I think/hope Kindle will make traditional publishing sit up and notice. It sure levels the playing field when it comes to publishing.

Michael Connelly was the Guest of Honor this year. Here's a picture of him signing his latest, "9 Dragons".

Peoria and Bouchercon

I've been house-sitting in Peoria for the last week. I'm starting to realize that Peoria is a pretty nice town! I've had some excellent food and met some really nice people.

Bouchercon will be coming up soon. I'm all registered and have reservations at the hotel. Might be my last, getting pretty expensive! Check it out: www.bouchercon2009.com.

Rejection...again

Got another rejection. Oh well, back to looking for an agent/editor/publisher. Somewhere, out there....

Agent?

Haven't heard anything from my last submission. Guess I'll have to get busy again and re-submit.

Going to get my newsletter out today. If you haven't signed up for your free copy, let me know and I'll put you on the mailing list. Back issues can be seen online at my website, www.jerryhooten.com

Rainy

Rainy day. Good day to get some things done inside!