As the year comes to a close, we're reminded of that big clock on the galactic scoreboard. I hope all of you start 2016 with the anticipation and simple promise of a winter's sunrise. My daughter took the shot posted below. I wish you all a happy and healthy 2016, and may you find your answer! --JK "Answer" You prayed for a flower Where on... Read More
I'm excited to announce an event next week on Wed 10/14, 7 P.M. at The Poisoned Pen in Scottsdale, the premier mystery/thriller/suspense book venue in the Phoenix area. MEASURE OF DANGER will be featured with DRONE COMMAND by Mike Maden, and the event will moderated by Anne A. Wilson, former navy pilot, Annapolis graduate, and author of HOVER. Th... Read More
An interesting article I recommend for MOD readers! https://fusion.net/story/204316/darpa-is-implanting-chips-in-soldiers-brains/ Read More
When I began MEASURE OF DANGER a few years ago, there was always that question of whether it would be worth the effort. I now understand this feeling isn't unusual for new authors. Rarely did I have doubts about finishing my first mental marathon, though. Like a race, sometimes when it hurts, you repeat to yourself in your mind: just don't stop. ... Read More
More excitement! MEASURE OF DANGER received its new cover, created by Scott Barrie of Cyanotype, as part of its Thomas & Mercer publication. Initial feedback has been great, and I think it captures the creepy mood of the story better than the original. MOD is now posted on Amazon with a 6.16.2015 publication date, but it's also availabl... Read More
I've been an ASICS guy since high school. The shoes have always seemed to fit best and never cause a blister. But over the last decade, I've found that some of their models are hit and miss. I'm not sure if it has to do with their shoe quality, my age, or my current ignorance in finding a good match. It doesn't have to do with price—I've bought mo... Read More
I submitted the final-final proofreading corrections for MEASURE OF DANGER this week. It was fun, but I’m relieved it’s over. I remember when this process started, and the corrections to the manuscript had the word “CMOS” annotated everywhere. As a new author, I’d never seen the acronym in this context before. CMOS wasn't referring t... Read More
Escape is one of the strongest themes in literature and film, especially in the thriller genre. I'm a sucker for prison breaks, daring rescues, and even the slow, methodical pursuit of feeedom if well-plotted. It's a suspense and action hook that never grows old. Add mental or emotional escape to a physical escape (an advantage a book has over a... Read More
I'm happy to have received an award in the Genre Fiction category of this competitive annual contest! I now also have the judge's comments, which I've pasted below. As my self-published ebook moves on to a republished and improved version to be released in June, it's still nice to get this recognition for the original version submitted back in J... Read More
I'm doing something different for this review. I'm going to say you need to read PINES, the first book in a trilogy by Blake Crouch, also a forthcoming TV series on FOX this Spring. I think it definitely should be read BEFORE the series is on TV. I've read all three books, and while all are great, I think PINES is best. I'm not going to tell you ... Read More
