Carrion Man by Naching Kassa

It is my pleasure to bring back one of my favorite podcasts. I'm thrilled to introduce you to the gripping and suspenseful short story podcast, "Carrion Man" by Naching Kassa. In this thrilling tale, listeners will be taken on a rollercoaster ride of suspense and intrigue as they follow the events of a bank robbery gone awry. As the tension mounts, one woman finds herself caught in the chaos, desperately needing her medication which has been snatched away by the robbers. Little does she know, her need for medication to quell her hallucinations may hold the key to uncovering a truth far more sinister than she ever imagined. Get ready for a heart-pounding journey filled with unexpected twists and turns that will leave you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Join us as we dive into "Carrion Man" and explore the dark and mysterious world crafted by the talented Naching Kassa.

Listen to "Carrion Man" on Spreaker.

Visit Oxford

 

Oxford by Matthew Rice is, as others have said, a delightful historical read about Oxford. It is filled with pencil and watercolor illustrations and covers the period from 1536 to the present. The introduction was a pleasure to read and quite informative by itself. I've never been to Oxford, and this book makes me want to call a travel agent. Plenty of illustrations and details of the monastic institutions are pleasing to the eye. I do wish he had used the watercolors on the nature scenes. The only negative thing about this book is a bit of cursive handwriting next to the illustrations. It's not horrid writing, but it does take a touch of concentration. This tome would fit nicely as a table book.

Where is the activity?

Do you have a web page? A question often asked and I say yes. Not that it is updated, but still it does exist. However, if you are interested in the aspects of my writer's life or the writing tips I like to share, I've started a couple new accounts that I will strive to post on frequently. The more followers an author has, the higher the chance a publisher will look at their submissions. 

You can find all my social groups at linktree. I am striving to post something different on the different social groups. Pick your favorite and follow me there. 

Unpublished

 House of Redemption's first edition and the Kindle version has been taken off the market. It won't be gone forever. The second edition is in the works.

House of Redemption 2nd Edition

 It seems that no editor is perfect. Also, after putting in more hours than I can count, an author stops seeing what he wrote. I certainly did. I apologize for putting an inferior copy on the market. And now I sit with paper in hand to fix what should have been fixed a long time ago. This is what happens when one gets impatient. I'm thinking of a getting a new book cover.  I will have to give it more thought as I do love the current one. What do you think? 

Jack is Back

     I call the writer in my head Jack. Jack and I had a bad break up a while ago. He tried to weasel back into my brain and heart, but Suzy Home Maker kicked him hard to the curb. Told Jack when he actually had a story and was going to do some actual writing, she'd think about it. Jack went away. Jack stayed gone for a long time. I packed all the stories, the notes, the research ... everything. Gave it away or threw it in the trash. We did not expect to see Jack again. I forgot the kind of character Jack really is.

    Jack is conniving. He sent Suzy Homemaker a ticket for a cruise. Suzy accepted the ticket. Chilling out on the beaches beat cleaning house any day of the week. Between you and me, I suspect Jack was also on the cruise and pushed Suzy over board. I haven't seen or heard from her since she left.

    Meanwhile, Jack is back. And it seems he is trying to work. Bedlam Mary is on the front burner. It looks good, but ... Jack is insisting I do my part. Says he won't do it all on his own. I suppose if I want the story completed,  I'll have to be a team player. If only he hadn't gotten rid of the housekeeper. 

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