​4 hours left on the clock before a week off! 🗓️🙌 ​Spending my Friday wondering why I haven't sold a single book this month. The "high-octane" life is currently a bit of a slow burn! ​Anyone else in the #WritingCommunity having a quiet one, or is it just me? 🕵️‍♂️📚 ​#AuthorLife #BookSky #ANewmanAdventure

Revisiting the manuscript for Book 3 has been an eye-opener. It’s funny how some scenes feel exactly right after all this time, while others need a complete overhaul to fit the new direction. To my fellow readers: do you prefer a mystery that's slow-burn or one that hits the ground running?

It’s Wednesday Blog Day! 🎨☁️ ​I’m already looking at Book 3 (don't tell Cedric!). "Covers, Clouds, and the Mystery of Book 3" is live now. ​Blown away by how many people are visiting the new site. Cheers for coming along for the ride! ​Read it here: www.swimmingupstream.co.uk/2026/02/cove...

The cover for An American Treasure is a huge piece of the puzzle for me. I’m curious—when you’re browsing for a new thriller, does the cover art sway you more, or is it the hook in the blurb? I'm trying to find that perfect balance for Cedric’s next adventure! #booksky #bookcover

Covers, Clouds, and the Mystery of Book 3. 🎨🕵️‍♂️ ​Why I'm already plotting two steps ahead for Cedric Newman. Blog post live tomorrow! ​Missed an update? Find them all here: www.swimmingupstream.co.uk ​#AuthorLife #BookSky

Sales are quiet, but the readers are finding the blog in record numbers. 📈 ​Grateful for every Kindle Unlimited page read and every new visitor to the site. 2026 is a marathon, not a sprint. ​Check out the research behind the Newman Adventures: swimmingupstream.co.uk #BookSky #HistoricalThriller

2026 is the year I finally unleash the vault. ​Books 2 and 3 of the Newman Adventures have been written for years, just waiting for their moment. Now, while Book 2 is with the designer, I’m focused on the home stretch of Book 4. 🧵 (1/4) #booksky #AdventureFiction #HistoricalThriller

What are you reading? I'm in the middle of The Cleopatra Cipher. By L.D. Geoffigan.

In 1863, Mosby’s Rangers vanished with a hoard of Union gold in Virginia. For 'An American Treasure,' I’ve researched the real terrain to see where a wagon could actually hide. ​Here is what Cedric & Hans are up against... 🧵 (1/4) #BookSky #AdventureFiction #HistoricalFiction

​Ever wondered how a character gets their name? ✍️ ​Today on the blog, I’m looking at the origins of the names in the Newman Adventures and a specific German connection that helped shape the story. 🇩🇪📖 ​Read more: www.swimmingupstream.co.uk/2026/02/name... ​#WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor

Saturday afternoon plans: Coffee, football on the radio, and finally getting around to sharing this! ☕⚽ ​WriteStats reached out recently to ask me some questions about the my book. ​If you fancy a bit of a weekend read, live here: writestats.com/d-c-salmon-i... ​#IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity

Look where me and the wife were yesterday #Backtothefuturemucical #London

​I recently sat down with the team at @writestats.bsky.social to chat about the madness behind my writing process. ✍️ ​We talked history, action, and why I’m obsessed with real-world mysteries. Check out the full interview here: writestats.com/d-c-salmon-i... ​#WritingCommunity #booksky #IndieAuthor

Why do some thriller novels get finished while others don’t? In our latest Interview, D.C. Salmon talks about pacing, simplicity in writing tools, and what indie authors learn the hard way about publishing. It’s a grounded, honest look at writing beyond the myths: @dcsalmonbooks.com

​New on the blog: Secret Star in the Home End and Chance. ⚽📖 ​From the tension of the stadium to the risks of the indie author journey. Taking your chances when they appear. ​Read more: www.swimmingupstream.co.uk/2026/01/secr... ​#Writing #Football #AuthorLife

Big news! 📍 An Irish Mystery is now at Unity in Peterborough’s Queensgate. ​Unity is a brilliant not-for-profit run by Up The Garden Bath supporting local makers. Huge thanks to Alaina (Alaina Creates) for the idea! 🌿 ​Grab a copy & support local! 📚 #Peterborough

​New post up at Swimming Upstream: "Origins, Antagonists, and the January Dead." A look at the cold inspiration behind Book 2 and the evolution of the Newman Adventures. ​Link: www.swimmingupstream.co.uk/2026/01/orig... ​#BookSky #Writing #ANewmanAdventure #IndieAuthor

Tuesday Vibe: Strong coffee, 61% through a great J.F. Penn thriller, and plotting a few more twists for Cedric Newman. 🕵️‍♂️ ​Stone of Fire is hitting all the right notes for an adventure fan. What’s on your current reading list? 📖 ​#BookSky #ReadingCommunity #Thriller #ANewmanAdventure

An Irish Mystery is back on Kindle Unlimited 📚 If you’ve had it on your list but hadn’t picked it up yet, you can now read it free with KU. Hope you enjoy the journey.

Big news! My blog has a brand new home: swimmingupstream.co.uk 🚀 ​Today’s post covers everything from football finances to a major decision I’ve had to make. Join me as I navigate the highs and lows of the author journey in 2026. ​Read it here: www.swimmingupstream.co.uk/2026/01/foot...

Day off today. Football later — Posh v Bolton — and a reminder that even when you step away, the work doesn’t stop. Book 2 is already well underway. Onwards.

Next up: An American Treasure. 🗺️ A lost Civil War cache, the deep woods of Virginia, and a rival who believes the gold is rightfully his. The race is on, and the stakes have never been more personal for Cedric Newman and his team.

Woke up to a 4-star review for An Irish Mystery! ⭐️ So rewarding to see readers connecting with Hans Fischer’s journey. Nothing beats a fast-paced thriller to start the New Year. Thanks to Ladnamal for the kind words!

​​New Blog Alert! Snow, Sales, and a Surprise Interview. Kicking off 2026 with a look back at the winter sales and an exciting interview I didn't see coming. Read the full update on Swimming Upstream: ​ www.dcsalmonbooks.com/swimming-ups...

Last day of my Christmas break today. Back to work and some kind of normality tomorrow. We’ve got everyone over for a proper, hearty Sunday dinner — good food, good company, and a quiet reset before the week begins.

Final day of the Smashwords sale. Indie authors, great books, 25%–100% off — including An Irish Mystery. Last chance to grab a bargain. smashwords.com/sale follow @smashwords for more promos like this! #EOYsale25 #ebook #sale #books2read #indiebooks

Final day of the BookFunnel promo. 105 free books from indie authors — including An Irish Mystery. Free downloads end today: books.bookfunnel.com/thecountdown...

And then it was the end — at least to 2025. A year of lessons, setbacks, progress, and quiet wins. Looking back — and ahead — in today’s blog. www.dcsalmonbooks.com/swimming-ups...

Been quiet over Christmas — I’ve been pretty ill, but slowly on the mend. An Irish Mystery is still FREE on Smashwords until the end of the month if you fancy a read. Thanks to everyone who picked it up while I was offline. 👉 www.smashwords.com/books/view/1... #FreeBook #IndieAuthor

An Irish Mystery reached 150 new readers in December. For an indie author, that matters more than charts. Thanks to everyone who picked it up.

📖 Free on Smashwords My book An Irish Mystery is currently FREE. History, mystery, and a missing treasure. 🔗 www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...

While An Irish Mystery is finding its readers, I’m already deep into Book 2. An American Treasure Same sense of adventure Free Excerpt, Sign up here: www.dcsalmonbooks.com/about-the-au...

Today’s blog dives into one of Ireland’s most misunderstood mysteries. The so-called “Irish Crown Jewels” weren’t what people think — and their disappearance says a lot about history, power, and myth. Do you enjoy real history feeding into fiction? www.dcsalmonbooks.com/swimming-ups...

I set myself a target of 100 downloads for December. We reached it on the 15th. Thank you to everyone who’s picked up An Irish Mystery so far — whether free or paid. Onwards.

I wrote last week’s blog after a book club visit and an honest look at my KDP numbers. It’s not a complaint post — just a real snapshot of what publishing looks like when you’re still finding your feet If that kind of transparency helps anyone else, it’s here: www.dcsalmonbooks.com/swimming-ups...

Be honest — do you leave reviews for books you enjoy… or only the ones you didn’t? 😅

I checked BookFunnel this morning and had to double-check the number. 79 readers have now claimed An Irish Mystery. I honestly expected a handful. This has been a bit of a head-spin — in a good way.

What pulls you into a historical adventure more? • real history • fast pacing • treasure hunts • flawed heroes

This month so far: 63 BookFunnel downloads 6 Smashwords 6 Amazon sales 24 paperbacks to a book club Nearly 100 readers. For a book that started during lockdown, that’s not something I take for granted. Who’s up for rounding it off?

Good day all round. More readers downloading An Irish Mystery — honestly never gets old seeing that. Two wins already: ⚽ Posh take the Nene Derby 2–1 🏒 Son’s rink hockey team back in the W column, 7–3 Now come on Oilers… 🤞

Christmas Jumper Day at school today — even authors need a bit of sparkle while writing historical thrillers! 🎄✨ What’s everyone reading this Friday?

Small milestone but it means a lot — An Irish Mystery has its first 2 downloads on Smashwords ❤️ It’s free all month in the EOY Sale. www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...

I’m curious — when you take a chance on a new author, what convinces you? Cover? Blurb? Genre? Trying to learn as I go!”

Honestly shocked — An Irish Mystery has hit 50 downloads in the BookFunnel promo… and we’re only 11 days in. Huge thank you to everyone who grabbed a copy ❤️📚 Still free if you want it, but no pressure — just grateful. books.bookfunnel.com/thecountdown...

My book is part of the Smashwords End-of-Year Sale! If you prefer EPUB or use iBooks, Nook, Kobo, etc — grab it FREE right here: 👉 smashwords.com/sale www.smashwords.com/books/view/1... #EOYsale25 #ebooks #indieauthors

46 readers already claimed their FREE copy — will you be next? An Irish Mystery is still sitting at #2 in the promo! 🎉 Download your copy instantly: 👉 books.bookfunnel.com/thecountdown...

This week I’m talking book clubs, BookFunnel momentum, and the hard reality of KDP royalties. Grab a coffee and check out the latest chapter of my author journey 👇 🔗 www.dcsalmonbooks.com/swimming-ups...

A legend buried in 1863. A rival who’ll kill to claim it. A race across America begins… American Treasure — history, danger, and one hell of a chase. Coming 2026!

An Irish Mystery is FREE on Smashwords starting today! 🎉 Part of the #EOYSale25 — grab my historical adventure thriller 100% free during the event. Download: www.smashwords.com/books/view/1... Lots of other books available at smashwords.com/sale

"A quick Monday update: my BookFunnel promo is still going strong — An Irish Mystery is currently #2 out of 105 books with 24+ readers grabbing a copy so far. If you enjoy adventure thrillers and want to try it, here’s the link:" books.bookfunnel.com/thecountdown...