Having nothing to do with my books, but having a tremendous influence on my life, my father, Howard E. “Scooter” Chapman retired from working for KONP radio in Port Angeles, Washington, after 70 years (that’s SEVENTY). The local Seattle ABC affiliate, KOMO-TV aired a truly touching tribute to him tonight. If I can make this … More Scooter Chapman — My Hero
In the February issue of InD’Tale Magazine, Perilous Gambit (Audiobook edition) received the publication’s coveted “crowned heart” rating as one of the top books in its genre. The magazine’s review is below and can be found at: https://indtale.com/reviews/audiobooks/perilous-gambit-mike-stoneman-thriller SUSPENSE: The last thing Jason Dickson wants to do right before his big Vegas wedding is solve … More Perilous Gambit snags top rating from InD’Tale Magazine
I try to ignore the occasional one-star review of my books, which tend to have an agenda, or sometimes are just a rating without a written review (very frustrating). In fact, I try not to obsess over reviews generally. But, every once in a while, I’ll get a review that is truly amazing. Such a … More Best Book Review Ever
Here’s a nice birthday present. In the email today I received a badge from Writer’s Digest signifying that my literary fiction novel, A Legacy of One, was recognized with an “honorable mention” in the 2021 Writer’s Digest contest for self-published books. This is actually more significant than the term “honorable mention” may suggest, because the … More A Legacy of One wins an Honor
On this MLK Day, please remember. There is still work to do. Listen to Dr. King’s own voice here: https://www.npr.org/2010/01/18/122701268/i-have-a-dream-speech-in-its-entirety Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Aug. 28, 1963: Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of … More I Have a Dream
Listen to the recording of Kevin talking to Amanda Bacon, guest hosting on the Todd Ortloff show on KONP Newsradio 1450.
If you missed it live, you can watch the video replay of the big Launch Party for Perilous Gambit, which took place on Facebook Live! on November 23, 2021.
Today, November 23rd (OK, it’s technically tomorrow, but it’s nearly 11 p.m.), with the Kindle launch of Perilous Gambit, the Mike Stoneman Thriller series is officially a series. I know, you can be a series at 3 books, and 4 books is nice, but getting to 5 books makes it a legitimate series. Plus, there’s … More A Milestone
Sometimes you wake up on a Monday and curse the start of the work week. Other days, like today, things happen that make you smile. First, I got the link to a guest article I wrote for a fellow author’s blog. Mark S. Bacon is a very successful indie author who consented to helping me … More Some Days Are Better Than Others
We’re getting close to Launch Day (November 24th) for the Kindle edition of Perilous Gambit. The paperback, hardcover, and audiobook versions are now available. Please join me on Tuesday, November 23rd for the Launch Party on Facebook Live! To attend the launch party, you need to join the Mike Stoneman Thriller Group on Facebook (it’s … More Perilous Gambit Launch Party – Coming November 23rd
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