Jeff Walker's Blog: Jeff Walker's - What The Blog?!
November 3, 2021
Outer Red Part Four is nearly ready for launch!
The finale of this book is coming at long last!
Been a long time, let me tell ya. I broke this book up into four parts on purpose, and after––what, like ten/eleven years later––I'm done.
So glad I managed to bring a conclusion to this story arc, it put a smile on my face once I got the last chapter’s end. Not sure if I’ll do a giveaway on goodreads. The last one was abysmal for any sort of feedback, reviews… or comments at all. Which was surprisingly bizarre.
Anyway, I’ve done the edits, reading though now, and doing a few final checks.
Hopefully I’ll have a Nov/Dec release time here.
Been a long time, let me tell ya. I broke this book up into four parts on purpose, and after––what, like ten/eleven years later––I'm done.
So glad I managed to bring a conclusion to this story arc, it put a smile on my face once I got the last chapter’s end. Not sure if I’ll do a giveaway on goodreads. The last one was abysmal for any sort of feedback, reviews… or comments at all. Which was surprisingly bizarre.
Anyway, I’ve done the edits, reading though now, and doing a few final checks.
Hopefully I’ll have a Nov/Dec release time here.
September 5, 2021
Free September book month on my Smashwords story!
Free September 2021!
For this month only! Get a free smashwords copy of my ebook of The Immortality Complex. A science fiction story of a man struggling with his new found immortality as the future continues on and on. This is your chance to read and review my book on Goodreads!
For the entire month of September this story will be free to download. All I ask is that you leave a review, sharing your thoughts on it and check out my other titles you might like to try out as well.
(The format is in ePub only)
Click the link here: The Immortality Complex
For this month only! Get a free smashwords copy of my ebook of The Immortality Complex. A science fiction story of a man struggling with his new found immortality as the future continues on and on. This is your chance to read and review my book on Goodreads!
For the entire month of September this story will be free to download. All I ask is that you leave a review, sharing your thoughts on it and check out my other titles you might like to try out as well.
(The format is in ePub only)
Click the link here: The Immortality Complex
December 20, 2020
Stay Professional: Reviewers vs. Authors
Okay, there seems to be a bit of a flame war going on with a few authors and reviewers of late. I don't understand the need to thrash out at each other on social media when and if it happens. Seriously people, enough already.
First off, let me just say that I do not encourage authors to reply to those that review your books in a negative light, just don't do it... period. You'll never get that person to change their view or become sympathetic to your ego in that moment. Trust me.
Secondly, for all you reviewers, don't talk about that person or rant publicly about what the author did. That's equally unprofessional. If the author lashed out... ignore them, they're obviously very insecure about their writing or haven't kept their ego in check for awhile.
I do not respond to reviewers that gave negative reviews. I don't really respond to those that do give good ones as well... but, if it was favourable, I can just give them a mention of thanks and leave it at that. Reviews are there to be helpful to the reader to decide on whether or not to choose your book. I would prefer them all to be in-depth and carefully worded as to not sound harsh. But, many are very passionate about sharing their opinion.
So are writers, apparently.
There needs to be a line both author and reviewer need to make. Authors want the review, of course, but we shouldn't be scolded on a personal level... just the book itself. And authors need to understand, that not all people will agree on your writing or storytelling ability. That's call individuality, and we humans have a lot of it.
Look, if an author rants on you about the review.... just be the bigger person and ignore them, or block them. And if you have to give a negative review... just let it be on the book and not the person themselves. Don't stoop down to a level that will obviously infuriate the writer. That's just asking for trouble. I know some authors are very defensive about their 'vision' and tend to puff out their chest when someone says "I don't like it", but there are fewer of them than you think.
The one thing I don't like is seeing that get plastered on social media. I'm not proud to admit it, but I did do that once, and I learned to just let it be. Stay professional in any thing you do. That's my advice. I hold that to be true now. If you like my work, fantastic, if you don't... well, I'll get over it. Cause that's just one person out of how many else that thought otherwise, right?
Just needed to get this off my chest.
Not a rant, but a concerned voice for peace amongst authors and reviewers.
Much thanks,
Jeff W.
First off, let me just say that I do not encourage authors to reply to those that review your books in a negative light, just don't do it... period. You'll never get that person to change their view or become sympathetic to your ego in that moment. Trust me.
Secondly, for all you reviewers, don't talk about that person or rant publicly about what the author did. That's equally unprofessional. If the author lashed out... ignore them, they're obviously very insecure about their writing or haven't kept their ego in check for awhile.
I do not respond to reviewers that gave negative reviews. I don't really respond to those that do give good ones as well... but, if it was favourable, I can just give them a mention of thanks and leave it at that. Reviews are there to be helpful to the reader to decide on whether or not to choose your book. I would prefer them all to be in-depth and carefully worded as to not sound harsh. But, many are very passionate about sharing their opinion.
So are writers, apparently.
There needs to be a line both author and reviewer need to make. Authors want the review, of course, but we shouldn't be scolded on a personal level... just the book itself. And authors need to understand, that not all people will agree on your writing or storytelling ability. That's call individuality, and we humans have a lot of it.
Look, if an author rants on you about the review.... just be the bigger person and ignore them, or block them. And if you have to give a negative review... just let it be on the book and not the person themselves. Don't stoop down to a level that will obviously infuriate the writer. That's just asking for trouble. I know some authors are very defensive about their 'vision' and tend to puff out their chest when someone says "I don't like it", but there are fewer of them than you think.
The one thing I don't like is seeing that get plastered on social media. I'm not proud to admit it, but I did do that once, and I learned to just let it be. Stay professional in any thing you do. That's my advice. I hold that to be true now. If you like my work, fantastic, if you don't... well, I'll get over it. Cause that's just one person out of how many else that thought otherwise, right?
Just needed to get this off my chest.
Not a rant, but a concerned voice for peace amongst authors and reviewers.
Much thanks,
Jeff W.
December 15, 2020
Science fiction must be the hardest to find reviews, I guess?
Twice I’ve posted a book on goodreads for review, and all I’ve gotten are those asking for money for it. Not all reviewers mind you, those that know NOT to ask authors for PAID reviews (that’s a big no-no on Amazon), but generally more than I would like responding. Science fiction gets me the least amount of queries, while romance and non-fiction get tremendous amounts.
I know they are the dominant genres, but man, where are all the sci-fi readers? Perhaps they’ve been flooded with books and are too engrossed to take on any more, or maybe, they’ve become overtly selective on which sub genre they wish to read. Either way, finding reviewers for sci fi has become problematic. Well, for me it has anyway, I have no cash for services or paying for adverts galore, I can’t even afford to join a virtual book tour or on Goodread’s giveaway.
Free ebooks for reviews is all I can offer. In this time of COVID uncertainty and social upheaval, I guess many are in a similar bind. If that’s the case then please forgive me harping on this subject. Frustration is setting in and I’m at a loss on what to do next.
Pardon my rant,
Stay safe everyone!
Jeff W.
I know they are the dominant genres, but man, where are all the sci-fi readers? Perhaps they’ve been flooded with books and are too engrossed to take on any more, or maybe, they’ve become overtly selective on which sub genre they wish to read. Either way, finding reviewers for sci fi has become problematic. Well, for me it has anyway, I have no cash for services or paying for adverts galore, I can’t even afford to join a virtual book tour or on Goodread’s giveaway.
Free ebooks for reviews is all I can offer. In this time of COVID uncertainty and social upheaval, I guess many are in a similar bind. If that’s the case then please forgive me harping on this subject. Frustration is setting in and I’m at a loss on what to do next.
Pardon my rant,
Stay safe everyone!
Jeff W.
November 16, 2020
Coming to the end again....
Well, Christmas is on its way... I hope many of you will stay safe and remember to keep your distances when shopping for gifts. I’ve been busy writing stories, or at least tending to the many I need to.
Book 1 of The Mysterious World Of Professor Darkk And Miss Shadow is progressing... slowly. It’s going to be a long book for me to write. I’m hoping those that are fans or have read/listened to the short trilogy that came out will pick up a copy of the completed collection. It had more adventures in it and gives a lead way into the first series of novels.
I’m nearly ready to launch my sci fi drama Your Service Is Required. Two Artificial intelligent computers take over humanity and make us their slaves. I’m hoping for a December release, but we’ll see.
I’ve begun the final part for Outer Red, that will be later in 2021 I’m afraid.
And three sci fi books are in the process as well for 2021. So yeah I’m doing my best to get it going for all you readers out there.
I’m going to launch a title reveal on Twitter Nov. 21 st for book 1 of TWOPAMS, and then a cover reveal Dec. 19th on Twitter, My Facebook page, Instagram and possible on YouTube (if I have time to put it together).
I’m also busy trying to think of recreating my webpage. I want to see if I can streamline it and without so many pages to click on. Give me some feedback on what you would like to see on it. Character interviews? Monthly short stories or works in progress chapter views? Let me know...
In the meantime, it’s back to work for me. Both writing and my current day job.
Talk again later.
Book 1 of The Mysterious World Of Professor Darkk And Miss Shadow is progressing... slowly. It’s going to be a long book for me to write. I’m hoping those that are fans or have read/listened to the short trilogy that came out will pick up a copy of the completed collection. It had more adventures in it and gives a lead way into the first series of novels.
I’m nearly ready to launch my sci fi drama Your Service Is Required. Two Artificial intelligent computers take over humanity and make us their slaves. I’m hoping for a December release, but we’ll see.
I’ve begun the final part for Outer Red, that will be later in 2021 I’m afraid.
And three sci fi books are in the process as well for 2021. So yeah I’m doing my best to get it going for all you readers out there.
I’m going to launch a title reveal on Twitter Nov. 21 st for book 1 of TWOPAMS, and then a cover reveal Dec. 19th on Twitter, My Facebook page, Instagram and possible on YouTube (if I have time to put it together).
I’m also busy trying to think of recreating my webpage. I want to see if I can streamline it and without so many pages to click on. Give me some feedback on what you would like to see on it. Character interviews? Monthly short stories or works in progress chapter views? Let me know...
In the meantime, it’s back to work for me. Both writing and my current day job.
Talk again later.
October 2, 2020
The world will turn to Darkk and Shadow in three days!
3 days left till the official launch date of The Mysterious World Of Professor Darkk And Miss Shadow: The Short Story Collection Book #0. Six stories combined in one book! There's even a preview chapter of Book 1 coming in 2021!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088DG3WDJ
The Mysterious World Of Professor Darkk And Miss Shadow: The Short Story Collection
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088DG3WDJ
The Mysterious World Of Professor Darkk And Miss Shadow: The Short Story Collection
March 31, 2020
Covid-19
Ok, well, this isn't going to just blow over now is it? So many deaths, so many infected and people not listening to the rules of Physical Distancing (Social Distancing). I think writers are doing their best to understand if their works are getting lowered in price, that reading is probably a good thing right now, and hopefully will interest new readers.
I just want to say, that I hope people done't stop buying books (especially mine), writers are just in need of financial help like anyone else. But, times as they are, I understand if it's more than likely not going to happen as we sink in world wide debt. This could be the biggest recession of our entire lives. Let's not sugar coat it. We know it will be.
But
But hopefully that will not last long either. Everyone is working hard to do their best at keeping the virus from spreading. The doctors, nurses, janitorial staff and so many other services that are risking their own health on a daily basis. We should thank them all for doing so much and being there on the frontlines of this viral war.
Who would have thought something like this, a science fiction type thriller of a pandemic, would be the stuff of reality? It just shows that no one is immune, that we need to work together as a planet, to combat and maintain the real issues at hand. Not race, creed, religion, or sexual orientation... but keeping the world and us protected from disasters like this.
We are a fragile species. We need to listen and follow the rules given my the medical/scientific community, we need to survive as best we can.
Keep up with social/physical distancing, wash your hands and cough/sneeze into small of your arm, and don't spread it to others! Stay home if you're sick.
Here endth the rant....
I just want to say, that I hope people done't stop buying books (especially mine), writers are just in need of financial help like anyone else. But, times as they are, I understand if it's more than likely not going to happen as we sink in world wide debt. This could be the biggest recession of our entire lives. Let's not sugar coat it. We know it will be.
But
But hopefully that will not last long either. Everyone is working hard to do their best at keeping the virus from spreading. The doctors, nurses, janitorial staff and so many other services that are risking their own health on a daily basis. We should thank them all for doing so much and being there on the frontlines of this viral war.
Who would have thought something like this, a science fiction type thriller of a pandemic, would be the stuff of reality? It just shows that no one is immune, that we need to work together as a planet, to combat and maintain the real issues at hand. Not race, creed, religion, or sexual orientation... but keeping the world and us protected from disasters like this.
We are a fragile species. We need to listen and follow the rules given my the medical/scientific community, we need to survive as best we can.
Keep up with social/physical distancing, wash your hands and cough/sneeze into small of your arm, and don't spread it to others! Stay home if you're sick.
Here endth the rant....
November 17, 2019
The Long Lost War launches in 4 Days!
Did you get your pre-order copy yet?
The science fiction military drama is due to be released very soon!
Reviewers! Readers! You looking at the blog post! Go and grab your copy now!
Far from Earth, in. a distant solar system, clone soldiers are stuck in an on-going battle against colonial separatists. John 999801 must battle against an enemy that refuses to give up, and dreams of a woman he feels he's seen before. The life of this low ranking clone soldier is about to take a turn for the worst. Or is it going to open his eyes to the truth? Can one clone soldier make a difference? And who is the woman in his dream? Answers and horrors await him as he joins his fellow replicas to the surface of a planet called... Hell.
The science fiction military drama is due to be released very soon!
Reviewers! Readers! You looking at the blog post! Go and grab your copy now!
Far from Earth, in. a distant solar system, clone soldiers are stuck in an on-going battle against colonial separatists. John 999801 must battle against an enemy that refuses to give up, and dreams of a woman he feels he's seen before. The life of this low ranking clone soldier is about to take a turn for the worst. Or is it going to open his eyes to the truth? Can one clone soldier make a difference? And who is the woman in his dream? Answers and horrors await him as he joins his fellow replicas to the surface of a planet called... Hell.
September 14, 2019
THE LONG LOST WAR - New Novella
I've got my pre-order up for my next book. The Long Lost War is the sci-fi/drama of a clone coming to grips with being stuck in an endless war. He's also having dreams about a woman he's never seen before... or has he?
I'm looking for some ARC readers to join my team for this and other future stories. The book is being launched on Amazon Nov. 21, 2019. But, I'd love to get some feedback before it's release date.
I'm looking for some ARC readers to join my team for this and other future stories. The book is being launched on Amazon Nov. 21, 2019. But, I'd love to get some feedback before it's release date.
August 6, 2019
FREE PROMO CODES AVAILABLE - AUGUST 1ST-15TH
LIMITED TIME!!
That's right! Time for those titles to get some love. So all three Audible titles are up for grabs from Aug 1st till the 15th (Please note - once they run out for each, they're out. Try again next time). Reviews are most definitely needed and appreciated in return for this giveaway. So feel free to leave one on the Audible site (Or Amazon, Goodreads, Bookbub, blog review pages, facebook.... etc), or wherever you like to spread the word. Even on twitter (Tweet! Tweet!)
I would love to know what you thought of the story, writing, actors reading it.... I take the good, the bad and the indifferent. All I ask is for honesty... that's it. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. But hey, I'm sure you'll enjoy them and want to join me on the journey of my writing career. I've got lots of stories one the way... full books and more shorts.
Take a peek and a listen....
• Outer Red - Part 1: Off The Given Path
https://www.audible.com/…/Outer-Red-P...…
• Into The Shadow Of Dark - The Mysterious World Of Professor Darkk And Miss Shadow
https://www.audible.com/…/Into-the-Sh...…
• Haunted House On Henry Street - The Mysterious World Of Professor Darkk And Miss Shadow
https://www.audible.com/…/Haunted-Hou...…
To get the code send me an email - jeffwalkerbooks@gmail.com. Let me know you would like to be subscribed to my emailer list and possible ARC team for future books
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Writer of Distant Saga Trilogy: A Short Story Collection and The Mysterious World Of Professor Darkk And Miss Shadow (Short story - Into The Shadow Of Dark).
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