Watch for news soon about a couple of author events I’m lining up!

In this age of rampant electronic publishing and e-readers, it probably shouldn’t matter if your book ever sees actual “print.” But for old fashioned writers like me, there is nothing as validating as holding that processed tree pulp in your hot little hands. I will have the thrill of doing that soon, because a carton of trade paperbacks is on its way to my front door now.

If you also enjoy reading a book you don’t have to turn on first, I hope you will order your copy from your local book store or at least go to Amazon.com or BarnesandNoble.com to get this second novel in the Street Stories suspense series.

Keep your eye on this blog for upcoming news about book signings and author events because I’ve got a couple in the works I hope to announce soon.

Buy your copy today!

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Not as glowing as the previous reviews, but enough goodness to keep me happy.

Bend Me, Shape Me

M.J. Joachim did a thoughtful review of Bend Me, Shape Me last week that I almost missed. While she did not add the book to her Recommended Reading list, she had many good things to say, including the excerpt below. Click through to read the entire commentary.

Let me know if you agree with some of her conclusions. I love learning if there is something I can do better for next time.

This is a story that begins with an intensely strong opening chapter, one that startles readers, awakens their senses and captures their attention. Happy endings, albeit nice, seem to soften the blow and dismiss the horror of what life must be like for homeless teenagers on our streets, especially in rough cities like Chicago.
Bend Me, Shape Me is an important testimony for the plight of homeless people, prostitutes, addicts etc. My heart opened wide as I…

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