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Ray’s Journal: 6th Entry
This is not an excerpt from ‘Your Last Breath’. It’s more a snapshot of the thoughts and feelings our serial killer, Ray Lang, had in his earlier life. What influenced his later decision to kill? Was … Continue reading
Diary of a Serial Killer: 5th Entry
This is not an excerpt from our gripping thriller ‘Your Last Breath’, but rather a snippet from our main character’s life before he became a serial killer. More journal entries from my co-writer, Doug Lafuze, to follow. Please read and … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Promotion, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged Crime thriller, Murder, Novel, old flame, Overcoming writer's block, Rejection, Writer
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Diary of a Serial Killer: 4th Entry
This is not an excerpt from our gripping thriller ‘Your Last Breath’, but rather a snippet from our main character’s life before he became a serial killer. More journal entries from my co-writer, Doug Lafuze, to follow. Please read … Continue reading
Journal of a Serial Killer: 3rd Entry
Available here at $2.99 This is not an excerpt from our gripping thriller ‘Your Last Breath’, but rather a snippet from our main character’s life before he became a serial killer. More journal entries from my co-writer, Doug Lafuze, to … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Promotion, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged #Love, Confused, Dark thriller, Diary, grandpa, Journal, Mixed up kid, parents, Rejection, Serial Killer, Writer, Writers block
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Diary of a Serial Killer: 2nd Entry
This is not an excerpt from our gripping thriller ‘Your Last Breath’, but rather a snippet from our main character’s life before he became a serial killer. More journal entries from my co-writer, Doug Lafuze, to follow. Please read and … Continue reading
Posted in Author, Books, Uncategorized
Tagged Anger, Disappointment, Disharmony, Expectations, Family Life, Homeless, Hot girl., Loving from a distance, Thrown out
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Diary of a Serial Killer: 1st Entry
This is not an excerpt from ‘Your Last Breath’. It’s more a snapshot of the thoughts and feelings our serial killer, Ray Lang, had in his earlier life. What influenced his later decision to kill? Was it the negative reactions … Continue reading
Do Murder Thrillers Encourage Some People to Kill
The horrifying news about Jemma Lilley, originally from Lincolnshire, UK, killing autistic boy, Aaron Pajich, at her home in Perth because she wanted to feel euphoric, appalls me. http://ind.pn/2lWh91Z I’m beginning to worry what effect books like my dark thriller … Continue reading
Posted in Author, Books, Life, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged fiction encouraging action, Murder, responsibility of writers
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Don’t Let Memories Die
As an avid family historian, I’m a great believer in memoirs and autobiographies. If your aged family members are capable, encourage them to give you a written piece on their life experiences. If that would be too difficult, encourage them … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Life, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged Cambrdgeshire, Endnotes, Family History, Family Life, George Orwell, Lancashire, Memories, Surnames, True Story
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Christmas is Even More Complicated When You Have a Secret.
Christmas is even more complicated when you have a secret. Available from Amazon – Buy Here Read the first few chapters free – See Inside Free with Kindle Unlimited – Here Save
Something to Whet Your appetite for Halloween!
Halloween is a mere few days away. Here’s an excerpt from ‘Your Last Breath’ to put you in a scary mood. Note – American serial-killer, Raymond Lang , has fled to England to avoid capture. The mix of British English … Continue reading
FINALLY, IN ENGLAND…
Finally, in England I’m delighted, over the moon, excited beyond belief, and chuffed to bits as we say in good old Blighty. My second book has received its first review on the Amazon United Kingdom site. (sigh of relief) I … Continue reading
Posted in Author, Books, Promotion, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged 5 Stars, Book Review, Delighted, England, Grateful, Happy., Hope
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Mother’s Day? Download an EBook
My Kindle Countdown Deal starts Tomorrow. Buy it here:
Posted in Books, Psychological Thriller
Tagged Attempted Murder, Betrayal, Birth Parents, Deception, Greed, living a lie, Poisons, Pure Evil, Secrets, Stolen Baby, twins
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Reviews I’ve Given
My Review Star System I always start with five stars. Then depending on certain criteria I add points or deduct them. A) Minus 0.5 star, if the book has less than ten missing words, misplaced punctuation, spelling errors, or extra words. … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Uncategorized
Tagged #Promoting Authors, book length, Editing, evoking reader emotions, How many stars, Reading enjoyment, Reviews
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Do You Have Impossibilities in Your Writing?
The poem below reminds me of some goofs I’ve read while perusing early writings of budding authors. The ones I’ve come across may not contrast as vividly as the lines in the poem below, but they do make the reader pause … Continue reading
Meet the Author, Doug Lafuze
It’s hard to figure out how to start a piece on one of my least favorite subjects to discuss, myself! Do I start with where I was born, or when I first wanted to be a writer, or how about … Continue reading
WANTED POSTER- DANGEROUS SERIAL KILLER
WANTED American born serial killer, Raymond Thomas Lang Junior Last seen in the county of Lancashire, England. Widespread rumours claim Raymond Lang is currently hiding in the fictional thriller ‘YOUR LAST BREATH‘ found in your Amazon Book store. SEE … Continue reading
Posted in Author, Blog, Books, Promotion, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged book, dangerous, fictional character, madman, Private Detective, Serial Killer, Thriller, vigilantes, Wanted poster, your last breath
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Introducing Popular Book Reviewer, Rainne Atkins
SPOTLIGHT ON REVIEWERS GIVES A HUGE WELCOME TO RAINNE ATKINS I’m an ‘Army Brat’, and 51 years young. I was born in Aldershot and have lived in many houses, in many towns, but all in the UK. For the … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Uncategorized
Tagged #Stephen King, Card Making, Crafts, Drawing, eBooks, Horror, Indie authors, Kindle, Knitting, Mystery/Thriller, Paranormal, Reading, Reviewer in the Spotlight, Sewing, Supernatural
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NEW COVERS FOR NOT SO NEW BOOKS
How do you feel about updating new covers on existing books? This is my existing cover for my first book ‘Tissue of Lies’. Now I’m about to publish a second book, I would like to update my first book’s cover. It … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Uncategorized
Tagged Does it matter, Replacing, Updating Covers, Your opinion, Your view
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