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Authors Need Vivid Imaginations
“Being a successful author requires a vivid imagination.“ Authors are like entertainers —and many other people who may not know it: they are very creative with vivid imaginations. The award-winning The Iraq I Knew… was the only planned book opportunity below, and it was not a sure thing. Entering a book contest with thousands of…
Read MoreBook Contests: An Author’s Competitive Advantage
Award Finalist, Nonfiction – Adventure for The Iraq I Knew… From Saddam Hussein to Weapons of Mass Destruction to Al Qaeda in Iraq, 2025 International Book Awards “Some things require further explanation.” Readers’ Favorite sponsors an Annual Book Contest with thousands of entrants in 150 categories and over 850 winners. Each category has five award…
Read MoreI’m A Winner!!!
I’m A Winner!!! Authors always appreciate feedback on their work, and being placed in any contest is a great honor! For the Readers’ Favorite contests, each genre has five award categories – Gold, Silver, Bronze, Honorable Mention, and Finalist. My book, The Iraq I Knew…, was selected as a finalist in the Non-Fiction – Adventure…
Read MoreIt’s Here! ¿Puede Dios Confiarte con Problemas?
¿Puede Dios Confiarte con Problemas? Can God Trust You with Trouble? I am proud to announce the release of Can God Trust You with Trouble?, Spanish edition. This was a long time coming from inception to publication. Comparing the English and Spanish versions to ensure the text flowed smoothly, the correct words were used, and…
Read MoreSOLD OUT!!! The Tale of Three Titles
SOLD OUT!!!, are two words that every author likes to hear, followed by, “We need more copies!” When I saw the email subject, “Your Books at The Brewed Book,” I became quite curious. The owner of The Brewed Book, Tony Fuhs rarely had reason to reach out to me about my books since both copies…
Read MoreSeptember 11th – The Iraq I Knew
September 11th, 2001, changed The Iraq I Knew significantly. For the 10 years that followed, Iraq consumed my military service in one way or another. Book I: Into the Storm, chronicled Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm, very conventional, textbook, force-on-force combat operations. I was very confident in our abilities because we had trained for it all…
Read MoreComing Soon to Amazon
¿Puede Dios Confiarte Problemas? Can God Trust You with Trouble? Coming soon to Amazon in KDP – Kindle Direct Publishing: Can God Trust You with Trouble?, available in Español. #canGodtrustyouwithtrouble? #religion #faith #truth #parenting #father-daughter
Read MoreIt’s Here: The 2025 Quad Cities Black Authors’ Forum
It’s finally here: Our 2025 Quad Cities Black Authors’ Forum! Clear your schedule for an evening of fun, frolicking, and fascinating conversation with the area’s foremost Black authors. Come and meet, listen to, and be enthralled by writers, editors, book publishers, and promoters from various genres. Categories include children’s books, adult romance, science fiction, poetry,…
Read MoreFill Your Bookshelf at the 2025 QC Black Authors’ Forum
Just one day before the 2025 Black Authors’ Forum at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center in Rock Island, IL. If you are looking to fill your bookshelf with new books, ask questions about the writing process, and interact with authors, this is the event for you. I am excited because the forum features returning…
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