Gearing up for the launch, so I've been making a lot of videos using green screen and photoshop techniques. This is a screen grab form trailer 3. (Publishing Day -29 to see it) 7 layers. Base layer, transparent layer, transparent layer/glow, 2 color layers, 2 effect layers. Compiled in ClipChamp.

Schrodinger's Glass update: Not so great news. Due to unforeseen events, The release date for Schrodinger's Glass has been pushed back a little. We still might make September, but it's looking more like October. I'll keep you posted. (so I had to go back and change all the trailers... Sheesh

Creating the book trailer was fun. I’m currently planning more promotional shenanigans. 🤔 What am I going to do next? 🤐🤣

Schrodinger's Glass update. Still waiting on the final cover. So I thought I'd make a trailer. It only took 3 days. Yeah, I used AI to do it. What kind of budget do you think I have?

Schrodinger's Glass Update: I have a cover! Well, this is close to the cover. The publisher is still polishing it up, but here's your sneak peek!

Yesterday evening was glorious. It looks like fall, but it’s golden hour magic.

During yesterday’s walk we hit one of the nature trails on the lake, and we ran into this guy. She had no fear at all. Even when Agnes got a little uppity.

Schrodinger's Glass Update: I got the results of the last proofread. All I can say is, dang. Whoever that person is they caught a lot of mistakes. Now, it's back to layout for corrections. Still waiting on the cover.

I had a great conversation with LM Whitaker on her From Fact To Fiction podcast. Thank you for having me on, Linda. open.substack.com/pub/facttofi...

Schrodinger's Glass Update: I was doing some math and I realized that I've been working on this book for over 10% of my life. Still waiting for the final proofread, and the cover isn't finalized yet... Sorry to get your hopes up.

Congratulations to my friend Dave Salkin. Hitting the top 100 on any Amazon chart is an amazing accomplishment in and of itself. Dave's sitting on #1 like a BOSS! His new release will have you turning pages well into the night. I know because I was lucky enough to get an ARC directly from Dave.

listen, I am trying to be reasonable here, but if you are an In The Know Political Person and you publish a memoir with damning information that you kept secret in order to get a big book advance, you should be skinned alive over several weeks

Schrodinger's Glass update: I'm still waiting for the feedback from the cold read. The last chance to catch typos and gremlins before we move on to bigger things. So, I'm rereading it again. I've caught 12 more changes (add a word/delete a word stuff). Do these things breed when I'm not looking?

Hey all you creatives, Given the fact that I never used any form of AI to write my novel, how do you feel about an ad campaign using AI generated images? I'm pretty sure that, at this point, most book trailers are generated using AI. I'm interested to know your thoughts?

Schrodinger's Glass Update: Interior layout is done! With front and back matter included, there are 404 pages. Maybe I should rename the book Error. Get it? 404 Error Never mind, I'll leave the comedy to others.

Schrödinger’s Glass update: I've reached the point where it feels like every decision means life or death.

I've completed all edits! Schrodinger's Glass is now in the proofreading stage!

Update! I'm almost through my first round of edits. No cover yet, but I can tease you with the title. Publishing in 5-8 months!

Woohoo! My novel VOIDSTRIKE, The Crypt Book II, is the No. 1 new release in Hard Science Fiction. Despite the fact that they don't have the cover image up and it says "coming soon," which is a real sales-killer. It is for sale now, I assure you! #audiobooks

@scottsigler.bsky.social is living every authors worst nightmare. Publishing day for Crypt: Voidstrike, both Amazon & Audible dropped the ball Rest assured the audiobook is live in Audible--it's here in my library--& Amazon isn't the bookseller I got mine through B&N. #scifi #Crypt #Voidstrike

I'm editing and I've managed to add about 1,500 words. Am I doing this right?

Great news, my first fiction book will be published in 6 to 9 months! So, I've been reviewing a lot of book covers for ideas, and I ran into this whopper of a mistake. This is a mock up, but it reflects the error on a real book. Remember, you approve the cover! Trigger Guard amzn.to/49fGqtC

Hey all, I've updated my schedule to include book signings. #KillerNashville has been a great time thus far. Cheers!

I always get a thrill when I set my books up in the conference bookstore. #KillerNashville

Later this week I head to Nashville for the #killernashville writing conference. I've never been, but am excited about the panels. It's in the Franklin/Cool Springs part of town. Anyone able to recommend a tasty restaurant in the area? Doesn't need to be fancy. www.killernashville.com

If you're going to #KillerNashville, Trigger Guard will be available in the bookstore through Sunday morning. Don't worry if it's sold out. You can always pick one up on Amazon, or wherever you buy books. amzn-to.href.cards/e1a231a2db

Who's going to #KillerNashville this week? I get into town tomorrow night. I'm honored to be on the Military Overview panel (Friday, August 22nd, 1:50 - 2:35, Maple) and I have my own session. I hope to see you there.

I'm happy to announce that I'll be speaking at #KillerNashville this year. I hope to see you there.

Hey everyone, Trigger Guard is on the list for The Readers' Choice Award at Killer Nashville. Voting is now open. You can vote for 10 books, and you can only vote once. Thanks for your support. www.killernashville.com/killer-nashv...

Can anyone tell me how a smoke alarm decides that 3a.m. is the best time for a battery change. Every. Damn. Time.

When I talked to @ScottSigler about my boy Ricky, he sent me the PSA on the left. The images to the right were taken today. Yup, he's right where he's supposed to be. #puppies #cavies

Great news! This year I'm speaking at Killer Nashville for the 1st time. At registration, I submitted Trigger Guard for a Silver Falchion award Sadly, I'm not a finalist. However! Trigger Guard was selected one of 2025 Silver Falchion Award Judges’ Top Picks www.killernashville.com/2025-silver-...

I find it ironic that a large percentage of the US population-celebrating independence from tyranny-will be supporting tyranny wrapped in the colors of our flag

I'd like to thank Dp Lyle and Katherine Ramsland for inviting me onto the Criminal Mischief: podcast yesterday. We had a great time talking about firearms in fiction. youtu.be/KvOF9bp1kGc?... Be sure to check out their full list of videos and podcasts here: www.outlierswritinguniversity.com/media

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Conference fun on my book birthday. What could be better?

Join CrazyWriters Community! #writing #writers #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #booksky

In case you were wondering, copies of Trigger Guard will be available in the #SleuthFest bookstore... while supplies last. I loaded up my travel case today. 24 copies fit perfectly!

I'm happy to announce that I'll be speaking at #SleuthFest next month. Registration is open for a great lineup. Hope to see you there. sleuthfest.com

#WritingCommunity I present Ride On, a flash fiction story inspired by the AC/DC song. @martachowanska.bsky.social, admin of my online writer group, held an in-house flash fiction challenge. This is my entry. Then, I got the idea to bring it to life graphically. Enjoy! www.tiktok.com/@dtn8or_book...

Nero fiddled while Rome burned… Trump played golf

#WritingCommunity, I'm looking for an artist to illustrate my WIP as a graphic novel. Preferably one who won't break the bank. Suggestions?

Here's a look inside Trigger Guard I created for TikTok. I'm just starting to learn that platform and it's like the wild west over there. #WritingCommunity

Sad news/Happy news Last year we lost my buddy Zeus. He’d been unwell for a while, and he finally crossed that rainbow bridge. I really miss that crazy guy. Now the happy part. Meet Ricky Ricardo! 14 weeks old and 100% energy. I’ve said goodbye to sleep, productivity, and sanity.

I just found a site that allows you to make social cards without breaking the bank. Social.Cards, The subscription is $40ish. The interface is wonky, but the price is right. Oh, and I cleaned up last year in the awards category! 2 for 2. #WritingCommunity #AmPromoting amzn-to.href.cards/15c7e314d3

Please see the title of H.R. 1161 for context

I offer the following as a PSA with no context or comment. youtu.be/wKjxFJfcrcA

This popped up on FB this morning. This time last year I was deep in the second draft. I'm crushed under a project for work and haven't had time for a #FirearmsFriday post, so I thought I'd share how the sausage was made for those who missed it. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #Writers amzn.to/40onV0a

I'm a firearms guy, but sometimes I get questions about other stuff. When I need knife, sword, and melee weapon info, I turn to Skallagrim. This guy is awesome. youtu.be/vN9cnYimuF0?... #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #Fantasy #writinginspiration

Amazing News! I won the International Impact Book Award for writing and publishing 2025! I entered the contest in May, and promptly forgot about it. Judging wasn't going to happen until the end of the year. Why obsess? Looks like I get a glass of the good stuff tonight!