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August 28, 2018 I am excited to announce that I have been accepted as a member of the International Thriller Writers (ITW) . ITW represents professional thriller authors from around the world. The International Thriller Writers is an honorary society of authors who write books broadly classified as “thrillers.” This would include such subjects as murder …
Black Rose Writing will be publishing What Lies Within. What is this book about? #Duty #Revenge #Murder #Horror "There are four kinds of Homicide: felonious, excusable, justifiable, and praiseworthy." —Ambrose Bierce The system failed Tyler McDermitt. He and his brother have vowed to protect unfortunate youth from a similar fate—or at least make those responsible, …
I like to read concise book reviews that are specific and don't contain spoilers. Answer a few questions for me and be done. What did you like about the book; did you dislike anything? Be balanced. No book is all good or all bad. Tell me about the writing, the storyline, and characters. Were the …
I have some exciting updates! I completed What Lies Within, edited it, edited it, edited it (mowed, mulched, and raked), and then ran it through some beta-readers. It's ready 🙂 Last month I signed with an agent who I had been talking with for a while. It's a fantastic agency based in the U.K. and …
I want to send out a huge thank you to everyone who helped with editing and beta reading. I received some great feedback and incorporated a several modifications because of it. By popular request, I have added one last chapter to tie off those loose ends, and answer some lingering questions. I sent out copies …
Today I sent out the last two copies of my manuscript to beta readers. I have a dozen that promised to feedback in short order. Now like an expectant father I wait. What Lies Within “There are four kinds of Homicide: felonious, excusable, justifiable, and praiseworthy.” —Ambrose Bierce A tortured past can shape a soul, …
Well...a bronze isn't too bad. My short story, Breakfast is Severed just won Third Place in the Thriller category of Inkitt's writing contest. Hi TyCobbsTeeth! I just wanted to let you know that your story "Breakfast is Severed" has placed third in Inkitt's "Cult" writing contest! Congratulations! We were blown away by your narrative and …
“A good novel, one which entices the author as much as it beckons the reader.” ― W.J. Raymond
So it turns out I just had my first WordPress anniversary, woohoo! It's been a great year and I've learned a lot, foremost being that WordPress is a fantastic community. I have had over 8,000 visitors and nearly 1500 followers! I would like to issue a sincere thank you to all of you. Here's to …
“His hands were weak and shaking from carrying far too many books from the bookshop. It was the best feeling.” ― Joseph Gordon-Levitt, The Tiny Book of Tiny Stories, Vol. 1
Disjointed Jottings by Robert Smith (A.K.A. TyCobbsTeeth) 