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Have to share a most excellent review…

I don't often post these (but when I do, I prefer Dos...ah, never mind). Had to share a really complimentary review of the Gabriel trilogy I just saw on Amazon.…

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Finally got around to watching Pacific Rim. My thoughts…meh…

Okay, when commercials for Pacific Rim first hit the airwaves, I thought it looked silly (I was probably right, but I'm getting ahead of myself). It kinda looked like Transformers…

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Welcoming back Robert Swartwood to the Author’s Cafe with his new release, Walk The Sky (and a book giveaway)

How about a little Western to spice up your work week? I'm happy to "reintroduce" a good friend who has been here before (though before I had that cool little…

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Kicking off “Author’s Cafe” on the blog with an interview with Leah Petersen, author of Cascade Effect

I'm proud to introduce a good friend (though that may be presumptuous of me - she may hate my guts for all I know...) I've had the rare privilege of…

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An excerpt from Gabriel’s Return – some jungle combat to brighten your day

A snippet from a scene out of Gabriel's Return, book 2 in the scifi adventure series. Though I'd love for you to take a look at this story (which I…

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My view on authors tweeting/retweeting – you may not like this…

Big time preface - YMMV. Everyone's does. There are authors that do nothing but tweet book links, and they do fine. There are authors who aren't even on Twitter, and…

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Excerpt from Gabriel: Zero Point – The process of augmenting Lt. Gabriel begins

Excerpt from Gabriel: Zero Point, the prequel novella to the Gabriel Trilogy. GZP is FREE (as in beer) for Kindle US, Kindle UK, Nook, iBooks, Kobo, and Smashwords. Free, so…

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The next Star Wars to be directed by J.J. Abrams – my thoughts

After days of rumors (or maybe weeks; I don't get out much), it's been confirmed that J. J. Abrams has been selected to direct the next installment in the Star…

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New review for the Gabriel trilogy – so well written I thought I’d repost here (and preen my feathers)

Yes, another post of self-flagellation (er, adulation...maybe congratulation?).  I just received a really well-written review for Gabriel's Journey, and the author of the review (Justin Gifford, copy editor at HorribleNight.com)…

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I’m selling like hotcakes in Finland. Make that like “kuumille kiville” according to Google

As a self-published author, I am solely responsible for everything to do with my books. From the writing (probably the easiest part), to the e-book formatting, to the cover layout,…

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Excerpt from Gabriel’s Redemption: Drop Capsules

“Drop in five, four, three, two, one…DROP, DROP, DROP!” Gabriel’s head was slammed back against the padded wall of the drop capsule, known to drop-troopers as coffins, as the Marcinko…

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Unusual (but very appreciated) care package from Stella Artois…

I'll preface this post by saying "Don't judge me". No seriously, don't judge. I take my "me time" wherever and whenever I can get it, whether it's a quick lunch…

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