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Welcome to Immortality

Rafael Jones is just starting out as a private investigator after working as a detective for police forces in Buffalo and New York, NY, when...

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

PRE-ORDER YOUR KINDLE COPY OF "FOREVER HAUNTED" NOW

COMING DECEMBER 1st 

In Paperback and all e-book formats

The second installment of the Forever Detective Series

Life isn’t easy, but it’s easier than adjusting to being dead. Rafael Jones is still learning about his new diet, powers, and limitations when he’s asked to certify that a house isn’t haunted. But when it turns out to have the ghost of a murdered flapper, his new mission is to locate the missing gangster who killed her, the magic mirror that helped the killer disappear, protect his client, and stop a new string of murders. Magic and mystery collide in the summer of 1947, and our detective is digging up answers to questions going back as far as the end of WWI.

AND STARTING TODAY YOU CAN PRE-ORDER A KINDLE COPY, JUST CLICK THE APPROPRIATE LINK BELOW: 






*LINKS  for Trade Paperback, Nook, Kobo, Smashwords coming soon*


Sunday, November 17, 2019

Two More 5 Star Reviews for "Forever's Too Long" and a Release Date


The first new review comes from here in the United States:


An excellent post-war detective story with a fantasy twist. I would highly 
recommendthis book to anyone who either likes fantasy novels or detective 
novels.


Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RSGKTDF

And as if that wasn't exciting enough, a 2nd review appeared 

over on Amazon Canada site:
November 12, 2019
Format: Paperback
Relatable characters, evocative scenery, and engaging dialogue make this
 book a lot of fun to read. I especially appreciated the way that the female
 characters (both heroes and villains) were fully formed, intelligent, and 
autonomous - delightfully atypical of the genre. I am eagerly anticipating
 the sequel.
Link: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07RSGKTDF

All this wonderful feedback is so exciting and I'm very grateful to all who are helping spread the word about this series. 


And to top it all off, the 2nd book in the series is just weeks away from being released:





Life isn’t easy, but it’s easier than adjusting to being dead. Rafael Jones is still learning about  his new diet, powers, and limitations when he’s asked to certify that a house isn’t haunted. But when it turns out to have the ghost of a murdered flapper, his new mission is to locate the missing gangster who killed her, the magic mirror that helped the killer disappear, protect his client, and stop a new string of murders. 

Magic and mystery collide in the summer of 1947, and our detective is digging up answers to questions going back as far as the end of WWI.

"FOREVER HAUNTED" WILL BE AVAILABLE DECEMBER 1ST, 2019 FOR KINDLE, NOOK, KOBO, SMASHWORDS, SONY AND IN TRADE PAPERBACK TO ALL AMAZON AND BARNES AND NOBLE WEBSITES



Thursday, November 7, 2019

"Forever's Too Long" Just Got a 5 Star Review from Canada...

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November 4, 2019
Format: Paperback
Link: 

Saturday, September 28, 2019

13 Vintage Halloween Songs from the 1910's, 20's, & 30's – Full Song Par...

Update

Forever Haunted is finished draft-wise and is in the feedback and editing process.

Forever in Deep is underway, over 4,000 words so far.

And the audiobook of Forever's Too Long is being recorded. I'm really excited about this. Not only will it make the series accessible to people who need that format, but Allan has always been an incredible vocal performer. I'm looking forward to people finding out what he can do and getting to enjoy the dramatic and funny way he brings it to life.

Thursday, September 12, 2019

Natural History

I've always loved reading about the sciences. For the most part, that's influenced my participation in the Para-Earth series, where paranormal and science fiction (in the form of parallel Earth evolution) come together. However, I'm finding my interest in animal life is even useful in the Forever Detective series. Many folklore entities are closely connected to the natural realm. Even unnatural creatures like vampires are able to shape shift and control animals to do their bidding-- so it helps to know about those animals.

For instance, there are many types of bats, and vampire bats are a tiny minority. Insectivores are far more common, and the flying fox type-- the largest bats-- are not only cute, but they live on things like pollen, nectar, and fruit. If a vampire turns into a flying fox, it tells you he doesn't think like other vampires.


For Forever Haunted, I had to do some research on moths, which was rather fun and unusual. I've learned about jaguars, too, as I will be using that information later.

I need to know about horses for book 3, Forever in Deep. I also need horse racing information. Anyone want to recommend good sources?


Sunday, August 18, 2019

A Question For The Audience Regarding An Audiobook Version of "Forever's Too Long"

Hello everyone. Today, I'm looking for feedback from all of you. Below are 3 audio versions of the same intro to "Forever's Too Long". The goal here is to find what style you the audience find most appealing, so Allan and I can proceed with turning the novel into a full-scale audiobook. My hope is to have it ready in time for the holidays so it can be released along with the print and e-book version of "Forever Haunted" the second installment of this series.

Each of us did a recording of the prologue separately, and then we did one together. 

Please give a listen to each and let us know which style you like best. Mind you, listening to all three from start to finish would take about 10-11 minutes. But if you don't have that kind of time, please listen to the 1st minute of each and give us your feedback.

We sincerely thank you in advance for your help with this because I sincerely wish to bring you only the best when it comes to my work.


Helen Prologue:

Allan and Helen Prologue:



Monday, August 12, 2019

Another Review Another 5 Stars: "Forever's Too Long"

So excited to share this latest review...

August 10, 2019
Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
I hadn't read this genre or point of view for awhile.It had some humorous bits,the plot moved well,and it was pretty believable.The whole movie played out in my head in black and white,as it could be,if ever it becomes one.It was my first time read in this author--Highly recommend her.

This is the book's 6th review and all of them have been 5-stars. If you haven't picked up your own copy, here's where you can get one in the format that works for you.

Nook:

Amazon: 
      AmazonUK:
      AmazonCA:
      AmazonAU:
     Smashwords:

Saturday, August 3, 2019

Sneak Peek Saturday - Sample of book #2 "Forever Haunted"

Okay, so a friend told me he was really excited about the sample and then disappointed to see it was just from the first book, which he'd already read. So for those eager to find out about book 2, here's a snippet:


Sing Sing was at a pretty nice location on the Hudson River, 30 miles up from New York City. The cells inside were tiny-- I had been there before on a couple of occasions as a cop-- but the buildings were made of white local stone and the long rows of small windows made the complex look charming from a distance. There was a nearby train station. All in all, if it weren’t famous for its prison, you could think you were passing a resort. And that gave me an idea.

I drove to Ossining alone, parking my car blocks away and strolling along the streets until I was starting to pass the outer wall. I looked curiously at it, as if I’d never seen the place before. I stuck my hands in my pockets, backing out into the street to take in the massive barrier properly. I pulled my hands back out, empty, and pulled my hat off so the brim didn’t block my view as I gaped up at the guard tower. “Hey, buddy!” I called out cheerfully to the guard. “Is this Sing Sing?”

“Yeah. What do you want here?”

“We don’t have anything like this back in Montana. Do you guys have tours?”

“No!”

“Well, can I come in?”

That did it. “Sure you can come in here. We’d be absolutely delighted. You want to know how to get in here? You break the law, get arrested, and get sent up the river like all the other inmates!” He sneered the first part and yelled the rest, while I grinned at him with genuine pleasure. The nice thing about New Yorkers is it’s pretty easy to tip them over into sarcasm… and magic doesn’t care if you’re being sarcastic or not. 

"FOREVER HAUNTED" will be coming this November/December to your favorite online book store. So stay tuned...