Mixing Genres and Story Threads
I consider myself to be a thriller-crime-mystery author who embeds a coming-of-age thread within the story. With ten books to … Continue reading Mixing Genres and Story Threads
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.
The Quiet Kid …
Nobody talks about what happens when the kid everyone ignores finally gets noticed. Have you ever wondered what kind of … Continue reading The Quiet Kid …
Monsters and Evil
I think Stephen King hit this one on the head. He is not always politically correct, which is something I … Continue reading Monsters and Evil
Memorable and Meaningful Lines
Before I was ever a writer, I was a reader. And a voracious reader at that. To some extent, I … Continue reading Memorable and Meaningful Lines
Al Kitchen: Another Country Character I Created – Guest Post from Author Joan Livingston!
I met Joan Livingston on line and somehow, we connected. Both of us are writers and authors, and she and … Continue reading Al Kitchen: Another Country Character I Created – Guest Post from Author Joan Livingston!
A Couple of Things …
I’ve been noticeably absent from the posts on my Author Blog, and I apologize for that and thank you for … Continue reading A Couple of Things …
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!
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!
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