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I’m not always emotional when reading, but [Chambers] had me tearing up a bit. With themes of compassion, sadness, and forgiveness, Brent Jones has crafted yet another amazing short story.

—Jessica Belmont, Book Reviewer (jessicabelmont.wordpress.com)

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but authors and voice actors build their careers painting pictures with words.

It’s with that sentiment in mind that I am publishing this brief recap of the 2019 Independent Audiobook Awards, hosted by the HEAR Now Festival in Kansas City, MO on June 7, 2019.

The Afton Morrison Series: Books 1 2 3 & 4, narrated by Kristin James, Wyatt Baker, and myself, was nominated in the Thriller category. Although we didn’t win, it was an honor to be nominate...

Need a good mystery? Roller coaster [in See You Soon, Afton]? Check. Intrigue? Yes. Storyline that tracks? Check. Cliffhanger? Ggrrrr! Yes! Ten thumbs up.

—Amazon Reviewer

I really enjoyed [The Fifteenth of June]. …characters are colorful, their choices and stories stark at times, yet I found myself empathizing, gaining insight as to how people’s early circumstances often lead them to live lives that seem out of their control. A compelling story of healing and transformation.

—Shelley McCormick, Goodreads Reviewer

Two years ago today, The Fifteenth of June was released in print and eBook formats, with an audiobook following not longer after.

It was not only my first novel, but the first piece of fiction I ever self-published.

To celebrate, until midnight this Sunday, February 24, I’m offering a free eBook download of The Fifteenth of June (value $2.99 USD) with the purchase of any of my other titles.

So, how does this work?

[STEP 1] Purchase any of my other titles, in any format, between Thursday, Feb...

Reedsy — an online marketplace for authors seeking an “editor, designer or marketer who can help bring [their] book to life” — hosts a short story contest each week based on a series of writing prompts that they provide.

Writers choose a prompt from their list, craft a story between 1,000 and 3,000 words, and submit it for consideration. The winner receives $50 and their short story gets published on Reedsy’s Medium blog.

I entered a short story for consideration at the start of January, titl...

…I enjoyed The [Afton Morrison] Series. I felt the writing and storylines were great and the narrator was incredible.

—Derek Robison, Audible Listener

…I enjoyed The [Afton Morrison] Series. I felt the writing and story lines were great and the narrator was incredible.

—Derek Robison, Audible Listener

Great moving action. Suspense to the very end [of Go Home, Afton]. Even when I didn’t get to read it through in one sitting, I could pick it up and keep going later. Anxious to read more [in the series] about Afton.

—Susie Martin, Goodreads Reviewer

Chambers is a quick read that will grip you from the first sentence. It’s thought-provoking and intense…and I think it requires genuine talent to pull someone into a short story so quickly and leave them thinking about the book well after they finished it.

—Dana Gore, Author of Don’t Be a Jackass