A Weekend with Old Friends

 

When you're on a roll, you keep on rolling. I asked a few fellow authors to preview my cozy mystery, "Dead Air," before sending it out to publishers and agents. After reading it, their first words were, "will there be a sequel?" Oh yes, there will be. As a matter of fact, most publishers ask for a series in this genre, a tidbit I wasn't aware of. But, I was already thinking of a sequel and I spent the weekend outlining how radio station WRCB and our sleuths, Judy Campbell and Art Foley, get mixed up in another murder investigation.

I have a long way to go with it but I couldn't stand it and dove back into the world of 1943 Crystal Bay to revisit my friends Judy and Art. I became so involved I had this urge to keep writing so I ditched the outline for a bit and ended up spending the weekend immersed in writing a full first chapter setting up the next book.

I feel very comfortable writing in this genre now especially since the first manuscript is receiving good reviews. Hopefully from publishers and / or agents who are looking at it right now.

New Video Release

 

Happy Friday, everyone! Just a quick note here to announce that I have just finished producing the first book trailer for my upcoming book, The Pig War & The Pelican Girls. Hope you enjoy it.

Don't forget, while the book will not be released until April, you can pre-order copies by visiting Bookshop.org. A portion of the proceeds helps support independent booksellers worldwide.

The Party's Over

 

Turn out the lights, the party's over. Historic Oakleigh House Museum Literary Lawn Party was a great success! It was a pleasure meeting everyone who came out and catching up with some old friends. Thank you to the staff and volunteers who made it happen. The good / bad news is that I was so busy meeting and greeting that I didn't have time to take any pics. These are courtesy of the Oakleigh House Museum. I do have to mention the Mobile Belles who were in attendance. This group of young ladies are ambassadors to the museum who greet visitors. I was so impressed with their knowledge of Mobile history and their goals in life to become historians, political science majors in college, and more. Hats off to you!

And by the way, I have added an extra freebie to my website's giveaway page. Click here to to visit the Giveaway Page or click the individual links below for your freebies:

* The Pig War & Pelican Girls Preview Chapters

* Dead Air Cozy Mystery Preview

* My Favorite Shorts (as in short stories )

* JUST ADDED: Space Oddities Audio Book Sampler read by Tim H. Dixon

Join Us, Won't You?

 

What are you doing tomorrow? I know where I'll be - the Oakleigh Literary Lawn Party from 11am to 4pm with over 30 amazing authors from around the region. Come on out and join us! I'll have copies of my books Everyone's Gone to the Moon, Hidden History of Mobile, and a History Lover's Guide to Mobile and the Alabama Gulf Coast. Visit the Historic Oakleigh House Museum Facebook page for more details.

A New Week

 

Good morning, everyone. Well, it’s a fresh new week and I’m ready to tackle all of my writing goals I set for myself for the week. 

First and foremost, we are just days away from the big Oakleigh Literary Lawn Party this Saturday (10/12) from 11am to 4pm. There will be discussions on writing, a chance to meet some of your favorite local and regional authors who will have copies of their books available, and maybe find your next favorite read. I will be there and I hope to see you there! It all takes place at Historic Oakleigh Mansion in Mobile. Visit their Facebook page for more information and a list of authors who will join us.

   

Besides the big Literary Lawn Party this Saturday, it’s time for me to start thinking about finding a publisher or agent for my new cozy mystery, “Dead Air.” Putting the proposal together might be a little challenging for me this time. It's just a wee bit different from my other 19 outdoor recreation and non-fiction history books. I love the way the manuscript came out and so far I’m getting good feedback from authors and general readers who have read it. Now to bring that excitement and enthusiasm to publishers.

The reason I finished writing “Dead Air” in the first place since I began writing it 20 years ago (then stopped and started ever since) was because of the feedback I received at last year’s Mobile Literary Festival in Mobile, AL. The short pitch I sent in was well received by the audience and the guest agent / judge. So, that told me I had something. If any of my author friends out there know of any publishers looking for the best cozy mystery ever written. Okay, those are my words.

I’m also producing the first book trailer for the new book, “The Pig War & Pelican Girls.” I love combining my old radio career with my writing to produce these as well as the companion podcasts. The book will not be available until April, but planning and PR work starts now.

We’ll see how the week goes. Right now, I’m on top of the world and excited about the future for my little writing career. The week is young. I’ll let you know how that goes by Friday.

Have a great Monday, everyone!