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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.

Meet Mary Ellen Bramwell – An Author!

I first became acquainted with Mary Ellen via Facebook, and discovered she and I share the same publisher, Black Rose … Continue reading Meet Mary Ellen Bramwell – An Author!

Meet Karen E. Osborne – An Author!

Karen E. Osborne is a delightful person and an interesting author. Not only do we share the same publisher, but … Continue reading Meet Karen E. Osborne – An Author!

The Murky Middle

In previous posts, I wrote about the beginning lines and beginning paragraphs, and the ending lines and ending paragraphs. But … Continue reading The Murky Middle

Blaze In, Blaze Out – A 5 Star Review and a Snippet

Blaze In, Blaze Out – A 5 Star Review and a Snippet I wrote in my last post about the … Continue reading Blaze In, Blaze Out – A 5 Star Review and a Snippet

One Day in the Life of a Writer!

There are days in the life of a writer that are special. The day you receive an offer for a … Continue reading One Day in the Life of a Writer!

Stolen Lives – An Interview and a 5 Star Review

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Literary Titan recently regarding my book Stolen Lives, Book One of the … Continue reading Stolen Lives – An Interview and a 5 Star Review

Blaze In, Blaze Out – A Snippet and a Review!

My newest book, Blaze In, Blaze Out, is a departure of sorts for me. Instead of focusing on the kids … Continue reading Blaze In, Blaze Out – A Snippet and a Review!

Stolen Lives – Two 5 Star Reviews and a Snippet

I mentioned in my last post that once the last line and paragraph are written, there are several emotions felt … Continue reading Stolen Lives – Two 5 Star Reviews and a Snippet

Last Lines and Last Paragraphs

When the author pens that last line, even the last paragraph, there is a mix of undeniable emotion. Relief. Satisfaction. … Continue reading Last Lines and Last Paragraphs

My Books In Order

A reader of my author website had asked me a question: What is the order of the books I’ve written? … Continue reading My Books In Order

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