Life is full of ups and downs. Early on in my career in law enforcement I’d say I was a glass half empty kind of guy. However, working the streets and becoming a homicide and narcotics detective made me appreciate just how fortunate I am. Eventually, I’d become a glass half full kind ofContinue reading “Chris Swinney Rereleases Gray Ghost”
Author Archives: John M. Wills
How Reading Can Make You A Better Writer
One of my favorite writing quotes comes from George Orwell who said, “Good writing is like a windowpane.” His quote is a simple statement, yet it conjures up a vision of looking into others’ lives and watching them as they navigate through good times and bad. But how does reading make one a better writer,Continue reading “How Reading Can Make You A Better Writer”
Kindle or Nook?
Readers who have gravitated toward electronic books over printed ones have overwhelmingly chosen Kindle as their device of choice. Barnes & Noble waited two years after Amazon debuted the Kindle. That may have been their downfall. A recent study from the Book Industry Study Group indicates that 40% of adults who read e-books do soContinue reading “Kindle or Nook?”
Amazon Book Rankings
Sharing this from my Oak Tree Press publisher, Billie Johnson. I think there is much confusion among both readers and authors concerning the sales rank of books. The Amazon SALES RANK number is not a citation of the number of books sold. The SALES RANK number only tells the title’s rank in relation to all the otherContinue reading “Amazon Book Rankings”
A Visit With Author Jay Padar
My guest today is Jay Padar. Jay, a Chicago police officer, and his dad, James, retired CPD, have written an anthology of interesting and compelling stories about their time on the job. Please introduce yourself and tell the readers about your background, where you live, and when you began writing. My name is Jay Padar andContinue reading “A Visit With Author Jay Padar”
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