Free today through the 23rd of August: New York Minute How far can a good man get pushed? Who has the deadly skills to stand
The Little Black Book series is designed the enlighten and entertain. There are 118 elements. They are the building blocks of our reality. But how
For the first time ever, Very Nice Funerals is free on Amazon; it’s also in Kindle Unlimited. Also, after doing research, we discovered the audiobook
Sometimes movies and tv shows and books are poorly marketed. Number 24 is one of those simply from the image they use; of a soldier
Guy Ritchie seems to be England’s answer to Taylor Sheridan. His dramas are more cerebral and focused on psychology than the American shows, though. Mobland
The first book of my Atlantis series is free today through the 22nd. The full blurb is: “Spell-binding! Will keep you on the edge of
Seems forever ago we wrote this, starting with just the premise of a female film director and a Special Forces guy. Don’t Look Down is
Spoilers ahead. Intentionally. I watched the first season and was good with it (liked Fallout a lot better; loved Peripheral but it got canceled for
Area 51 Invasion is free from 18 April through 22 April. While this book is far into the Area 51 series it can be read
First, as a writer, watching an hour-long episode with zero cuts is stunning. I’ve had to watch several videos of how they achieved this, the
The climactic book of the Rocky Start series, The Honey Pot Plot, is live today in ebook on all platforms (paperback tomorrow, audio in May).
I remember this summer. So I wrote about it. New York Minute is the first book in the Will Kane Green Beret series. He’s sort
The first books in our two new series are on sale today. Lavender’s Blue is free for the first time ever until the 18th and
I really enjoyed the book, Like After Life, by Kate Atkinson. We didn’t know a mini-series had been made out of it but found it
We binged American Primeval yesterday and while it had its good moments, it left a bad taste in our mouths. Yes, spoilers ahead, but also
I was looking forward to this series based on the classic book. After all, Earth Abides was partly the inspiration for Stephen King’s The Stand.
One in Vermillion is free on Kindle Unlimited today 22 Dec and tomorrow 23 December as our holidays gift to you. There are two other
Our super-fantastic-wonderful book Rest In Pink is only .99 today. or Kindle Unlimited here. There are other free books today, too. One could possibly save
The series Bad Sisters is funny at times. But it’s also shocking. And sad. I really can’t pigeonhole this series, which I really like. I
50% off. The screenplay has been written by one of the originators of Alien franchise. AREA 51. Our history isn’t what we believe. I keep
This was a fun book to write. I’ve always believed that if aliens did invade, we’re pretty much screwed since they have the technology get
Lavender’s Blue the first book in our bestselling Liz Danger series, is only .99 today; Area 51 the first book in the three million copy
Surprise, Kill, Vanish: The Secret History of CIA Paramilitary Armies, Operators, and Assassins The author uses recently declassified material and extensive interviews to delve into
I think Very Nice Funerals is my 90th book published give or take a few. Given the success of the first book in this series,
Things were almost chilly this morning when I went outside to throw a tarp over the load on the trailer I have to haul away.
In the latest news, my wife and I have completed our move to Maggie’s Farm in west Tennessee, about 40 miles outside of Memphis. We’re
We’ve likened Rocky Start to the movie Red set in a small town in the Smoky Mountains. It’s the first of what will be three
In honor of Independence Day, I am running my largest sale ever. First, Lavender’s Blue, besides being in Amazon Prime for free, and in Kindle
Civil War: Surprisingly, A Very Good Movie, If Depressing I probably shouldn’t say surprisingly given the director. Its directed and written by Alex Garland who
It is indeed a tragedy. Mandatory reading for anyone wanting to understand Special Operations Forces. I knew some of the stories in here and also
I recently put more titles into Kindle Unlimited across an array of genres. The Jefferson Allegiance was a national #2 bestseller when it came out.
And in Kindle Unlimited. We’re slow, but we get there eventually. We finally realized in our original contracts for our first three collaborations, Agnes and
Shelter from the Storm, the 6th book in the Green Beret series (Will Kane) is out today. Set in late 1978, Will Kane becomes embroiled
We love heroes. We love bravery. Reality? Not so much. Will is a movie set in Antwerp in 1942. It’s in Flemish, so subtitles are
There’s actually a lot to unpack from this movie. At times it’s almost a farce on both race and the world of publishing. But it
Simple is better. Less is more. Those are two fundamentals I try to stick to when writing. So when I read a book or watch
“Would it kill you to go home and see your mother?” Well, it very well might in the first book of the Liz Danger series
That is the question in Lavender’s Blue, the first book in the Liz Danger series and today’s Kindle Daily Deal. As a benefit, Shane and
2023 was one for the record books, although which records are up for debate. Personally, it was one of adjustment after going from never having
One of the best movies of the year. Okay, got that out of the way. And the reason for that is I read the NY
After quite a few proposals and a lot of modifications, we finally have a cover for the first book in our new Jennifer Crusie/Bob Mayer
That Dark and Bloody River by Allan W. Eckert is a historical novel that tells the story of the American frontier in the late 18th
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] The three books of the Liz Danger series which we’ve been teasing people about for a long time
Happy Valley is a British crime drama series created by Sally Wainwright and starring Sarah Lancashire as Catherine Cawood, a police sergeant in the West
As usual, the first of the month brings a plethora (Yes, I know what the word means) of free and discounted books. Free today only:
How AI Will Cripple Authors’ Livelihood versus the Uncanny Valley Something lost in all the talk of ChapGPT, Bard and the newer programs focused specifically
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a film do so much with so little dialogue and action. The Quiet Girl is a very quiet film.
I stumbled on this series on Amazon Prime knowing nothing about it. I thought “that actress is familiar” and, of course, it’s Emily Blunt. Loved
I just rebinged Man in the High Castle on Amazon Prime. I noted a number of things I hadn’t picked up on the first time
April Fools Book Blowout from Bob Mayer. For Real. Lots of good deals today. This is not a prank. So many, I just have to
For today, 1 March, both these books are free for the first time on my Freebies page. I’m making the Area Study Guide free because
With multiple plot lines running in 1923, one constant is the epic “waiting on Spencer” to come back home so they can fight for their
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] The first episode of #Pokerface sets up the premise of the series and sets the protagonist in motion
This series from the BBC and on Epix is amazingly true to history, although you might not believe it when you watch it. At the
I love writing fiction that finds amazing fact and “coincidences” of history and weaves them together into a thriller. These are facts: On the 25th
When I was with the 10th Special Forces we initiated a program initially called, believe it or not, Jedi Warrior. That was changed to Trojan
Gary Oldman reprises his Smiley character, albeit with a different name and a different time, in the series Slow Horses. The title refers to the
I’ve got a lot of free and discounted books—the most ever, but let’s focus on what your priorities should be for 2023. First, real basic,
As a caveat, I’ve never been into the Star Wars universe. Saw the first one in 1977 and I think that’s it. I enjoyed it
They nailed it. Each character’s plot line ended up where it should have. Spoilers ahead. Let’s start with the deaths. Did Tanya deserve to die?
A quick note to wish everyone a joyful holiday season. Some thoughts on unusual and thoughtful gift ideas. The Green Beret Pocket Survival Guide makes
‘Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.’ Winston
Years ago I pondered the problem of increasing Presidential power. It seemed we were losing our ability to hold in check the executive branch. The
One of the mantras of my Area 51 books, indeed all my science fiction, is we don’t know as much as we think we know.
The original idea for this book came from my son, who wondered what would happen if a natural disaster occurred at a nuclear missile base.
Branching off from serious military thrillers and the other extreme of epic science fiction, I wanted to write something a bit more fun and personal.
This was a very depressing book to read. It also should be required reading for all involved in Special Operations, especially the Navy Special Warfare
Out 10 days early as a Halloween treat, Phoebe and the Traitor is out in Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, trade paperback and hardcover. The prequel, Shane
New York City was not where the first Europeans settled in the area. They bypassed it. Maybe they knew something? The reality is that the
This Danish Movie from 2021 was titled in its home country as The Shadow In My Eye. It is a devastating movie about a real
Will it finally cool off a bit? Labor Day weekend looms. Fall beckons. On a more serious note, because you know me, here’s a link
Yep, that’s a lot. To start with the Green Beret Pocket Sized Survival Guide is free on kindle today and through Saturday. Other book deals
I’ve watched the first three episodes of the new season (4) and am happy to report the show is still running strong with solid writing
This 10 part series on Starz featuring Martha Mitchell, the wife of the once Attorney General for Richard Nixon. tells the story of Watergate from
As we head into the holiday weekend, I hope everyone has a fun and safe time. In celebration, Independence Day (Time Patrol) is free until
So I made some predictions in my last post and, of course, I wrong. I love being wrong when following story. It means the writers
Jeff Bridges is The Old Man in this new series. A former CIA agent who is targeted now well into retirement, because he did something
I watched Moonfall because my wife had rented it. It had some good moments. But. It missed the mark because it couldn’t decide what tone
The first book in a new non-fiction series of Little Black Books comes out today. Each of these books offer over 100 bite-sized snippets of
I really got into Raised by Wolves as the first season developed. So much so that some marketing company working for the studio sent me
This movie is in the news again because the Wolverines rallying cry is being painted on destroyed Russian armored vehicles. The consensus is that Red
I put shorts on for the first time yesterday so it is officially spring. Maggie and Scout agree. To celebrate I’ve prepared a number of
Made in 2005, some elements of V is for Vendetta feel quaint. The death toll from the virus that is released on the population to
I love Ken Burns’ documentaries, starting with the epic Civil War many years ago. The West is another favorite. His latest, Franklin, is a fascinating
The first ten episodes finished this past weekend and we have more mysteries than we started with. Normally, that’s not a good thing, but there
What if the Japanese had succeeded in developing a nuclear weapon at the end of World War II, but were stopped before deploying it? But
Reign of Fire happened two years ago! How time flies when we’re having fun. And we should have had flying cars the year before. But,hey.
The six episode series, The Tourist, on HBO Max starts with a trope: a man is in an accident and when he recovers, can’t remember
Dog, starring Channing Tatum and Lulu (played by a Belgian Malinois) is a charming movie, and I say charming in the positive sense of the
Who gave the green light to make this thing? There are movies so bad that it draws you in because you just have to see
Set in the near future, this Swedish film starring Noomi Rapace, hits too close to home given recent events. Images of bombed cities and dead
I’ve been more excited about New York Minute and the character of Will Kane than anything in years. I wrote and rewrote this book from
We binged the first two seasons of this half-hour show, Mum, last night on Amazon and were both enthralled and repulsed. Which is a hard
Eyes of the Hammer. The Green Berets Idea behind the story: Who can you really trust when operating in the covert world? Story: What if
Today only, New York Minute, the first book in the Will Kane series, and Area 51: Invasion, which is part of the Area 51 series
Watched first episode of season 2 of Resident Alien last night. The first season was enjoyable if a bit rough story wise. But episode 1
What is more valuable than money? Time. That was the premise for Burners, one of my favorite books. After all, we’re already seeing the discrepancy
I first heard of Area 51 in the early 90s. My ex-wife was an Army helicopter pilot and deploying across the country with her unit
Nightstalkers: The Rift Who are the Special Operations who take care of things that go bump in the night? The Nightstalkers. Ever since the first
I stopped Wrath of Man about halfway through and went to sleep. I usually enjoy Jason Statham films as mindless, fun entertainment. There was nothing
