A Review, A Video, and New Book Synopsis!
I received this wonderful 5 Star Review of Black Yéʼii (The Evil One) from highly acclaimed author and blogger Tom … Continue reading A Review, A Video, and New Book Synopsis!
Author: jrlewis85
I have nine books published and available on Amazon, B & N, or through my publisher, Black Rose Writing, and I'm working on number ten. Caught in a Web (2018) won a PenCraft Literary Award and was named "One of the best crime fiction novels of 2018" by Best Thrillers. Spiral Into Darkness was named a Reader's Favorite Recommended Read. Betrayed is a Maxy Award Runner-up for Fiction-Crime-, and won a Literary Titan Silver Book Award. Blaze In, Blaze Out has won a Literary Titan Gold Book Award, a Reader's Favorite Recommended Read, was selected as an Editor's Choice by BestThrillers, and was highlighted in The Big Thrill.
I retired from education in July of 2020 after serving youth and families as a teacher, coach, counselor and administrator, and I now work part-time as an online educator. I'm happily married with three children (my son, Wil, deceased in 2014) and I live in Fredericksburg, VA.
Backstory
What is backstory in literature? Is it necessary, and if so, how much is too much? What is its purpose? … Continue reading Backstory
The Lies We Tell Ourselves: The Author Comparison Syndrome – Guest Post by Author, Karen E. Osborne
I wanted to do something different with my Author Blog. Instead of me sharing my ideas, thoughts, and snippets, I … Continue reading The Lies We Tell Ourselves: The Author Comparison Syndrome – Guest Post by Author, Karen E. Osborne
Interview and a Book Recommendation!
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by fellow author Matthew Arnold Stern for his newsletter. This is the second … Continue reading Interview and a Book Recommendation!
My Favorite Lines
I think every writer has a favorite line he or she has written. Some paint a picture, while others describe … Continue reading My Favorite Lines
A Deal and a Snippet – Black Yéʼii (The Evil One)
My publisher, Black Rose Writing, and I are doing a promotion of Black Yéʼii (The Evil One) that begins today, … Continue reading A Deal and a Snippet – Black Yéʼii (The Evil One)
My First Interview with Matthew Arnold Stern!
I had the pleasure of sitting down for an interview with Matthew Arnold Stern, a fellow author with Black Rose … Continue reading My First Interview with Matthew Arnold Stern!
Getting it Right (or Write)!
I can’t speak for all authors, but I can share with you that when I write a book, I’ve done … Continue reading Getting it Right (or Write)!
Meet T. K. Sheffield – An Author!
I met TK Sheffield on Facebook through the Wisconsin Writers Association Member Group. She writes stories for readers to laugh … Continue reading Meet T. K. Sheffield – An Author!
5 FREE Signed Copies!
My publisher, Black Rose Writing and I are sponsoring a Goodreads Giveaway! I will giving away 5 signed copies of … Continue reading 5 FREE Signed Copies!
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