A Voice Emerges From The Darkness
At long last, the author emerges onto the Internet…
The reason I’ve been quiet is that I’ve been heads down trying to finish the newest book…and I’m happy to report I was successful! The next book in the Reluctant series arrives September 5th!!!
On the morning of their long-awaited wedding, Commodore Malcolm Robertson disappears without a trace. No note. No struggle. Just a vanished groom and a stunned bride left behind in an empty country church.
Malcolm’s enemies have always been powerful and far-reaching. As a decorated naval officer entrusted with Britain’s most sensitive missions, he has faced dangers few even suspect exist. But nothing has ever cut so close to the bone. Nothing has ever taken him in silence.
Joan de St. Léger, brilliant linguist, former intelligence agent, and no stranger to risk, refuses to accept the official explanation. Malcolm would never leave her—not willingly. With the help of his closest friend, the ever-watchful Charles Saxon, Joan begins a desperate search through a world of coded telegrams, shuttered safe houses, and secrets.
Alone and disoriented, Malcolm plots his own escape from an enemy from his past, the only thing keeping him going is the thought of reuniting with Joan.
From the quiet hills of southern England to the shadowed railways of central Europe, Joan and Malcolm find themselves caught in a widening storm. Old rivals resurface. And the fate of more than one life may be at stake.
Time is running out. Will she find Malcolm before time—and trust—runs out? Or will their love be extinguished in silence?
It’s available for pre-order in ebook, paperback, and hardcover at your favorite online retailers here: https://books2read.com/u/br8QOW
I plan to have a launch event in September, but by pre-ordering now, you can get your copy on the day it’s available!
In Other News…
Now that summer is halfway over, things are hectic with summer concerts, since I’m playing in three community bands and a Big Band. In fact, in the next week, I have five concerts. I love playing, but I’m getting what I call “concert fatigue” – the stress of trying to make sure I can get to every concert on time, while working a full-time job. It has left little time for writing, but now that everything is streaming ahead with the launch of The Reluctant Fugitive, I hope to return to the next Reluctant book.
Yes, the next Reluctant book is under way. While I was waiting for the edits for The Reluctant Fugitive, I went on my annual writing retreat and started the next book. Unfortunately, like an idiot, I forgot my laptop. Fortunately, I had my iPad, so I spent the time typing on that. I didn’t get as far as I had hoped, but it’s a start. While I may not be successful in updating everyone here, I am trying to deliver books on a faster schedule than three to five years. It takes place roughly six months after The Reluctant Fugitive. I can’t tell you much else about it because I’m really not sure what’s going to happen. I have a rough plan, but we’ll see what happens; it will be a surprise to both you and me.
An Upcoming Event
I’m going to be at the inaugural E-Ville Comic Con at the Earlville Free Library, Earlville NY on Saturday, August 9th, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. I’ll be there to sign (and sell) my books. I hope to see you there!
That’s all the news for now!
Happy Journeys,
Mike
Read MoreWhat’s The Story, Morning Glory?
Hello from our vacation cabin at an undisclosed location. I’m sitting on the deck, enjoying my coffee and the view.
Summer band season is done, which (hopefully) means more time to write. I intended to spend a couple of days during this vacation doing just that!
Talk of the Town
On Saturday, August 24, I was honored to do an author talk/signing at the Earlville Opera House. Although only a few people came out, I think that those who did attend enjoyed the talk. Here are a few pictures from the event.
A very special Thank you to Michelle and Ben at the Earlville Opera House for hosting this. And thank you to those who came: Rick, Bruce, Betty, Colleen, Keven, and Melanie, who attended. Note to self: next time you schedule an Author Talk, make sure there aren’t competing festivals happening on the same day, like the local Pride Festival and the Renaissance Festival!
Coming Attractions
I’m working on doing an Author Talk/Signing in the near future. Also, I might be part of the Literary Tent and the Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival on September 7 and 8 in Norwich, NY. Watch this space or my Facebook Page for more details!
And One More Thing…
I neglected to mention, but I am now an Associate Member of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association! This is the organization that presents the Nebula Awards every year. I’m excited to be part of this organization and look forward to when I can become a full member!
That’s all for now. I’m going to get back to relaxing and writing.
Until next time,
Happy Journeys!
Mike
Lots of News
Greetings! It’s been a while since I’ve made an update but lots of things have been happening since the last time I posted.
The thing I’m most excited about is that I will be doing an Author Talk/Signing at the Earlville Opera House at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 24. I look forward to seeing everyone there.
In other news, all three books are now available on Apple Books as an AI read audio book! I’ve added the links on the right and on all the product book pages!
And finally, if you are a user of Hoopla, The Reluctant Captain and The Reluctant Spacefarer are now available for borrowing. I submitted The Reluctant Agent at the same time I submitted The Reluctant Captain, but I have no idea when it might be available. If you’re a patron of a library (like the Sherburne Public Library) that offers Hoopla, you can read books 1 and 3 at least!
Besides that, I have been working on the next Malcolm book. Currently, I’m at just over 48,000 words. Work has slowed because summer is band time and I have been busy playing in several concerts.
I look forward to seeing all of you at my book talk/signing! I know there are many things going on that day, but I hope you can spare an hour!
Until next time,
Happy Journeys!
Mike
It’s HERE!
After a very long time, The Reluctant Spacefarer is finally here! For my obligatory Star Trek quote, it’s been a long road getting from there to here. The new book is available at all of your favorite online retailers. You can find the link here:
https://books2read.com/u/3JLNYg
I’m planning on having a couple of events this year for signings, but right now, I have no stock of books. Because of an issue with the publisher (which is me), it’s taken me multiple attempts to get the book published correctly. First, my formatting software acted weird, sticking in a bunch of blank pages. And then when I republished it, I forgot to check the copyright page. I’m sure that everything is set now, but as a result, I’ve haven’t ordered any books. Keep watch here, or better yet, join my mailing list and I’ll let you know when I have book signings.
This coming weekend, I’ll be on a writing retreat to work on the next Malcolm book. My goal this year is to reduce the amount of time between books.
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support. When I send a book out into the world, it’s a scary proposition. Having your support means so much!
Until next time,
Happy Journeys!
Mike
Pre-order The Reluctant Spacefarer
As promised, here is the cover for the newest edition in the Reluctant series, The Reluctant Spacefarer.
You can now pre-order The Reluctant Spacefarer from your preferred ebook vendor here: https://books2read.com/u/3JLNYg
The book goes on sale April 23, but avoid the rush and pre-order now!
Until next time,
Happy Journeys!
Mike