Newsletter Volume 1 - April, 2021

 

Hi, pack mates. It’s my first newsletter and giveaway!

 Not only that, but I’ve received my second dose of the COVID19 vaccine. Whew. I am so ready for this pandemic to be over.

 I admit being in lockdown at home has been great for getting some writing done, but I have developed a chronic case of cabin fever. To keep myself from going completely bonkers, I tried to find at least one day each week for a hike in the nearby Uwharrie National Forest.

 If you’re familiar with the Red Wolf Saga, you know the Uwharries are the setting for a number of scenes in the books. Here are some pics I’ve taken over the winter.

Not only does a five-to-ten-mile hike every week keep me from murdering those close to me, it gives me time to work out some of the plot corners I’ve written myself into while working on Half Human, the paranormal sci-fi series starter I’m releasing later this year. I’ll give y’all more info on that, including a cover reveal, in the coming months.

 Insider Fun Fact:

The skinny little tree and surrounding clear cut in the bottom, middle frame of the picture above was the inspiration for the final scene in The Cargo. Yep, when I’m alone in the woods, my imagination can run wild.

 News for the Pack:

You might see an audiobook version of The Cargo before too long. I’m currently setting up a mini recording studio. (Uh oh. That means I’ll be doing the narration?)

 This Month’s Feedback Question:

What have you been doing to keep yourself sane during the pandemic? I’d love to hear from you and post some of the better suggestions in a future newsletter.

 This Month’s Giveaway!

Click the link for a chance to win a signed copy of the final book in the Red Wolf Saga, Rivers of Red. (In my opinion, the one with the coolest cover.) <Link Expired>

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