Author Archives: Jim

The proof copy for Beacon’s Spark arrived on Saturday and I was so excited I made an unboxing video. I’m working my way through it now, correcting the handful of typos I found. The print version should be live within … Continue reading →

Hot on the heels of the impending release of Beacon’s Spark, the pre-order for book 2 in the Potomac Shadows series, Beacon’s Hope, is now available as well! Yay!

Two bits of news today (more to follow): –The good folks over at Genre Reader posted the cover art of the book, plus awesome covers of some other indie books. So check them out and grab the ones that grab … Continue reading →

As a bonus to my readers, here’s an excerpt from Beacon’s Spark, now available as a pre-order: I stared down the drab hallway, the heavy weight of fear pressing me firmly in my ugly blue molded plastic chair. I opened … Continue reading →

I’m home safe and sound from Shore Leave, where I had a great time catching up with old friends and making new ones. I promoted my upcoming urban fantasy series, Potomac Shadows, while I was there, and handed out postcards. … Continue reading →

It’s that time of year once again, when writers and fans gather in Hunt Valley, MD for the Shore Leave convention! I’ll be there with books to sell, knowledge to impart, and fun to be had. If you’re able to … Continue reading →

Long time away from video capability and updating, but here’s a two-week update of the challenge. Book 2 rolls along, just about 2/3rds of the way there. On Day 65 now, charging into the third month.

Days 44 through 50, finally had a chance to do an update! Didn’t have video capability for a while, so here we go. More progress; not as much as I’d like but rolling forward with the new day job, writing, … Continue reading →

Another day down, closing in on the halfway point of the challenge.