“A masterful blend of high-tech intrigue, human drama, and social commentary that keeps the reader captivated from beginning to end. . . . The twists are surprising, and the resolution is both perfect and thought-provoking.” ~ Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews Sometimes, when the stars align, a writer gets an idea for a story and creates … More The Building – a confluence of current events
[Spoiler – changing any content or details of your ebook may inadvertently result in a change of price in foreign marketplaces, locking out your account for 30 days from running a KDP deal in those marketplaces.] Independent authors face many obstacles when marketing their books. One of the most-used promotional options we have is … More Be careful about updating your ebook content within 30-days of running a KDP countdown deal.
{I don’t normally post things about my work life, but I need to link to this somewhat lengthy analysis, so it has to live somewhere.} We are all struggling with pressures to adopt AI-powered Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDTs), which our recruiting (Talent Acquisition) teams are saying is a great boon and time-saver (allowing for … More The (biased) truth about AI-interviews and AEDTs
This week in Iran, under the cover of an internet and cell phone service blackout (I’ll bet you didn’t know a government could do that), the ruling government attempted to put down civilian protests. The effort included what is believed to be thousands if not tens of thousands of murders. The slaughter of protesters … More This Week in Iran . . .
I recently received a cold email from someone claiming to be the organizer for a book club in Florida that wanted to feature one of my books. Naturally, an author would be interested. I love book clubs. But a cold email is always a red flag. Thankfully, I had read a bulletin from Victoria … More Authors Beware — look out for “book club” scams
The paperback edition of Double Takedown (Mike Stoneman Mystery #6) is now available. You can order directly via IngramSpark, Via Amazon, or from your local bookstore. If your store doesn’t have the book in stock, ask them to order it for you! Now is the time to get your paperback if you’ve been waiting.
Let’s be clear about what this is. Being blind to history is always a mistake. Focusing (for simplicity) on Black citizens in the U.S., the vast majority of Black Americans are the descendants of slaves who were immigrated against their will to this country in the 1700s and 1800s. Not all Black Americans have … More A Time to Choose
December 1, 2024 Today marks the publication of my tenth novel and book #6 in the Mike Stoneman Thriller series. Or, as I’ve now clandestinely re-branded it, the Mike Stoneman Mysteries series. It has been three years since my readers have seen what’s happening in the lives of Mike, Dr. Michelle McNeill (the county medical … More The Return of Mike Stoneman
“a fascinating story . . . and historical record that’s worth studying. Unfortunately, Mr. Figueredo fails to make the story into a compelling novel.” Breaking Arrows, by Luis Figueredo [Review] The Chief of the small Kialegee Tribe in a suburb of Tulsa, Oklahoma is driven to despair following the death of his grandson. After years … More Breaking Arrows, by Luis Figueredo [Review]
