KARLEIGH READS

Add one more hero to the mix as Karleigh Reads joins the ranks of the Gold Coast City white capes by helping to flense the world of evil with a guest post from yours truly. So head on over there and check out her site. She’s a dame who knows books, and champions the indies of the world, as well as offering insight on the craft we all love. But if you show up after sundown don’t expect her to be around. I’m pretty sure she dons a cape and cowl to fight crime at night. Granted that’s just a theory, but then again so is evolution… so, you know. It’s definitely true.

FINAL DANE CURSE GIVEAWAY-LESS THAN AN HOUR LEFT!

Sadly it’s upon us, the last time I’ll put my beloved Dane Curse on free promo. In less than an hour anyone who wants to take a ride though Gold Coast City will have to pay for the pleasure. Unless you’re Australian. Then there’s a good chance you live there already, or know someone who does.

FINAL STOP ON THE BLOG TOUR EXPRESS!

Finally, as the choo-choo settles into the station, we visit Book Obsessed Human  for a story about hospitals in China. It’s funnier than you think. But keep your expectations low anyway.

STOP NUMBER SIX AT BOOM BABY REVIEWS!

We got one more stop today, this one at Boom Baby Reviews where I’ll be breaking down the classic three act structure. If you’ve got the characters, I’ll show you how to craft a trio of disasters that will make them pop. And snap. Then crackle. Sorry, I just ate a big bowl of Rice Krispies…

NEXT STOP ON THE BOOK BLOG TOUR: THE READER’S HOLLOW

Please to check out the very kind Erin down at The Readers Hollow, where she’s kindly hosting a stop on my Virtual Book Tour, and my article about the big three: Goals, Obstacles, and Stakes. If you’re in the mood for some fiction structure necessities check it out. And if you’re not in the mood for some fiction structure necessities you should swing by anyway, because Erin and Company may call themselves The Reader’s ‘Hollow’, but when it comes to bookish information that site is stuffed. I think that’s called iron, man.

No, I’m Ironman

Thank you Tony, I obviously meant irony, man.

STOP NUMBER FOUR ON MY VIRTUAL BLOG TOUR: READAHOLIC ZONE

If you get a chance please swing by the fourth stop on my Virtual Book Tour, at Readaholic Zone. This time I’m writing about my experiences living and writing in China, which is equally likely to make you to laugh, or get me kicked out of this Middle Kingdom. Or maybe thrown into Suzhou Prison. I’m not sure, but it’s pretty much going to be one of those.

STOP NUMBER THREE VIRTUAL BLOG TOUR: LITERARY MUSINGS

Big ups to my friends at Literary Musings for hosting my article about the flat character arc. It’s what Katniss Everdeen, Harry Potter, and Dane Curse all have in common. So if you want to craft characters who don’t change, but change the world around them, stop by and say hi. Or hello. Or if you’re British; cheers. I think. Honestly, I have no idea what those cats say.

STOP NUMBER ONE ON THE VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR: READING TO DISTRACTION!

If you’re in the mood for professional book stuff (it’s an industry term) head over to Reading To Distraction where Marisa covers everything you need to know about all the hot titles (mine included) along with book clubs and give-aways. Though today I’ll be chatting with her about action tags, my personal favorite attribution. So head over there if you want to knock your writing up a notch! Or down a notch, depending upon how good your writing already is.

LIMITED TIME FREE PROMO – AUGUST 6 & 7 ONLY

Mickey Spillane meets DC comics when the world’s greatest superhero is mysteriously murdered, and only a former villain turned PI can find the killer in time. And for 2 days you can download a free copy of Dane Curse exclusively on Amazon!

US readers go this way, UK readers go that way…