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Goodreads Kindle Giveaway: Grab Double Exposure for FREE

Hey, it’s Kirk. I’m running a FREE Goodreads Kindle Giveaway.

Want in? You only need a Goodreads account. Sign up, then click enter.

Double Exposure is my clean, fast spy thriller. The spy is a photographer. The camera is his cover.

Giveaway ends December 05, 2025. Don’t wait. Enter today.

How to enter Sign in to Goodreads. It’s free. Hit the “Enter Giveaway” button below. That’s it. Winners get the Kindle eBook direct from Goodreads. .goodreadsGiveawayWidget { color: #555; font-family: georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; text-align: left; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; background: white; } .goodreadsGiveawayWidget p { margin: 0 0 .5em !important; padding: 0; } .goodreadsGiveawayWidgetEnterLink { display: inline-block; color: #181818; background-color: #F6F6EE; border: 1px solid #9D8A78; border-radius: 3px; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; outline: none; font-size: 13px; padding: 8px 12px; } .goodreadsGiveawayWidgetEnterLink:hover { color: #181818; background-color: #F7F2ED; border: 1px solid #AFAFAF; text-decoration: none; } Goodreads Book Giveaway Double Exposure by Kirk Voclain

Giveaway ends December 05, 2025.

See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

Enter Giveaway Want to help?

If the story fits you, please add it to your Goodreads shelf.

If you enjoy it, a short review helps a ton. Thank you.

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Back on the Mic… Talking Double Exposure Spy craft, real photography, and why a camera makes the perfect cover.

I jumped on another podcast to dig into the story behind Double Exposure. Real shoots. Real technique. Fiction with teeth.

Hit play. Then tell me what you think.

Want more? Read a sample or grab a signed copy here: amazon.com/author/kirkvoclain.

Kirk

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Thank you for all your interest in my Novels. Here are the direct links incase you would like to get one for yourself:

Double Exposure: https://a.co/d/hyvSpXe

Boots and Stilettos: https://a.co/d/j3UwcJa

Code In The Grain: https://a.co/d/fNoOxpe

If you would like for me to do an Interview or Podcast or get on the Mic with you, contact us.

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CODE IN THE GRAIN is live on Amazon.

It is official.

Regular price is $0.99.

Right now it is FREE on Kindle until October 29, 2025.

Grab it now, read it later.

It takes less than 30 minutes.

Get it on Amazon

What is CODE IN THE GRAIN?

A short, mind bending story about light, grain, and secrets.

A photographer wakes up in a darkroom.

An image fades in under a safe light.

Orders arrive on a buzzing phone.

One shot to make. One message to hide.

Not a watermark. A code. Hidden in the grain.

New Orleans sets the mood.

Wet streets. Quiet footsteps.

Someone is watching.

Someone else pulls the strings.

Who is real when the author wakes inside his own novel?

Why the funny free window?

This is an Amazon promotion that helps new authors get honest reviews.

It helps the book find readers.

Also, it helps the algorithm move.

And it helps me a lot.

So please download it.

Read it.

Then leave a short, honest review.

Two lines are perfect.

Those reviews matter more than you think.

The contest that sparked it

This story began as a literary contest entry.

Two rules drove the idea.

Make the reader finish and say, what in the world.

Make the author wake up inside his own story.

I leaned into both.

Photography meets fiction.

Grain becomes a message.

Reality blurs at the edges.

Fast factsLength, about 10 to 15 pages.Read time, under 30 minutes.Format, Kindle.Price later, $0.99.Price now, free until October 29, 2025.How you can helpClick the Amazon link above or below.Download the Kindle edition while it is free.Read it when you have a few minutes.Post a quick, honest review on Amazon.Share this post with a friend who loves twisty stories.

Thank you for the help.

I appreciate every single review.

https://amazon.com/author/kirkvoclain

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Got five minutes? Try five pages.

That’s it. No pressure. No strings.

I’m asking you to open each book, read just five pages, and decide. If you’re not hooked, no hard feelings. Close the tab. If you are, the ebook is only $3.99 and you can keep reading on your phone, tablet, or Kindle in seconds.

Start with my spy thriller, Double Exposure. A photographer with a camera and a very risky day job. Clean, fast scenes. A lens pointed at the truth. Read the free sample here:

Then switch gears to Boots and Stilettos. A small-town, G-rated Western romance with heart. Montana skies. Real stakes. Sparks that earn their keep. Read the free sample here:

Five pages each. That’s the deal.

If you want more after that, perfect.

If not, we’re still friends.

One favor. If a line makes you smile, tell me. If a scene grabs you, tell someone else. Word of mouth beats any ad.

OH, leave me a nice honest “Review” too if you don’t mind.

You can leave a review on Amazon and/or Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/60705000.Kirk_Voclain

So, if you are ready, and you got five minutes? Open one. Set a timer. Read five.

Let the stories do the talking.

Kirk

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Welcome to My Goodreads Page!

Hey there, book lovers! If you’re here, it’s because you share my insatiable thirst for pages filled with enchanting stories. I warmly invite you to hop on over to my Goodreads page, where you can explore the literary realms I adore and stay updated on my writing escapades.

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/60705000.Kirk_Voclain

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YEP, I’ve got 2 so far, and more to come. I’m currently working on a Novella mini sequel to Double Exposure called “Counter Exposure”. This is a few from Barry’s perspective.

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Hi, I’m Kirk Voclain, I write books. I’m also a South Louisiana photographer turned novelist. For more than forty years I’ve lived behind a lens, chasing light, telling stories in a single frame. Now I’m telling stories a different way: with chapters, characters, and the occasional chase scene down a moody European alley. And as of today… I’m officially published on Amazon.

My camera is thrilled for me. And my keyboard is jealous. But my coffee just wants credit.

Two books. Two shelves. Same promise: a clean, fast, satisfying read.Double Exposure (Thriller/Espionage)

A photographer’s camera opens doors a badge can’t. A routine job in Vienna turns into a setup—and the man behind the lens has to expose the frame before it buries him. Real tradecraft, clean language, high velocity.

👉 Buy on Amazon (choose Kindle, Paperback, or Hardcover): Double Exposure Boots and Stilettos (Contemporary Western Romance)

An Italian heiress trades marble floors for Montana dust. A quiet rancher trusts the land more than words. Grit meets grace, cultures collide, and love has to prove it can do the hard work.

👉 Buy on Amazon (choose Kindle, Paperback, or Hardcover): Boots and Stilettos

(P.S. If you like to browse before you buy, both books live on my site here: kirkvoclain.com/e-books)

Why a photographer writes thrillers (and romances)

Photographers get access. We drift past lines when others wait. Also we talk to security. And we talk to staff. We’re invisible… until we’re not. That little truth powers my thriller Double Exposure. The lens is a key; light is a map; reflection is a warning.

And on the other end of the shelf, Boots and Stilettos is about character and place—how two people with different worlds can build one life. The eye I trained for portraits (patience, detail, empathy) helps on the romance side just as much as it helps with chase scenes.

Where to follow and find everything🔹 My Amazon Author Page: amazon.com/author/kirkvoclain Follow me there to see new releases the minute they land.🔹 My Goodreads Author Page: goodreads.com/author/show/60705000.Kirk_Voclain Ask me questions, shelve the books, and see what others are saying.Formats (pick your favorite)

Both books are available in Kindle eBook, Paperback, and Hardcover. If you read on a phone or tablet, Kindle is quick and easy. If you like the weight of paper (or you annotate like a pro), Paperback and Hardcover are ready for your nightstand.

Double Exposure → AmazonBoots and Stilettos → AmazonAbout me (the short version)

I’m a novelist and long-time professional photographer based in Houma, Louisiana. I’ve spent decades photographing high school seniors, real estate, and commercial work—and teaching other photographers how to master both craft and business. I write clean, fast, focused stories that respect your time and reward your attention. If a lens can find the truth, a lie can’t hide for long.

Reviews: tiny, honest, and wildly helpful

If you read one of my books and it connects with you, two honest lines on Amazon or Goodreads help more than you’d think. Reviews signal to new readers that the story is worth a try. They also help Amazon’s and Goodreads’ recommendation engines do their thing. You don’t need to write an essay—just what grabbed you (the camera tradecraft, the chase, the characters, the setting).

Leave a review for Double Exposure → AmazonLeave a review for Boots and Stilettos → AmazonOr share your thoughts on Goodreads → Kirk Voclain on GoodreadsThank you (seriously)

Getting from a blank page to a published book is equal parts joy, fear, editing, coffee, and stubbornness. If you’ve followed my photography, cheered from the sidelines, or just love stories that move—thank you. Your time is precious. I’ll do my best to earn every page you turn.

If you want updates, freebies, and first looks, hop on the list at kirkvoclain.com. And if you’re already reading—enjoy the ride. Click. Flash. Run.

—Kirk

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Farewell to Wattpad

Dear readers, I owe each of you an explanation regarding my recent departure from Wattpad. You may have noticed that both of my novels, Double Exposure and Boots and Stilettos, have been removed from the platform. This decision was not made lightly, and I want to clarify that I haven’t just walked away. In fact, the truth of the matter is both exciting and, at points, disappointing.

Exciting News: Upcoming Amazon Release

Let’s start with the positive news. In just a few days, both of my novels will officially be published and available for purchase on Amazon. This milestone represents a dream come true for me as a writer. When I first began posting on Wattpad, I never imagined my stories would resonate with so many readers around the world. I owe a great deal to the Wattpad community for nurturing my growth as a storyteller.

The Reality of Copyright Violations

However, the road has not been without its challenges. I faced serious copyright violations where others copied my work without my permission. Entire chapters and sometimes my complete books were found on various unauthorized websites. I tried to combat this through takedown notices, but sadly, the promise of protection that Wattpad once offered appears to be failing many authors, including myself.

This departure from Wattpad is bittersweet; it is necessary to protect my stories and the countless hours invested in crafting them. I sincerely thank all of you who have supported and motivated me throughout this journey. Your belief in my stories has been invaluable. Although I have removed my works from Wattpad, I envision this as a new chapter rather than an end. I hope to share future projects with you all, but they will no longer be available for free online. Stay tuned for links to my novels on Amazon, and thank you for joining me on this journey.

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This is the story of a stranger who read my book at 2AM
Something wild happened last night.
At 2 a.m., someone non stop-read my entire novel.
They left a flood of comments.
Not two or three.
Hundreds.

I woke up to notifications and coffee.
The comments were kind, sharp, and specific.
They made me laugh.
They made me think.
They made the book better.

If that angel of the night is you, thank you.
If it was not you, it could be tonight.
Insomnia has a new hobby.

Here is the twist.
I am a professional photographer of 40+ years.
I shoot high school seniors, families, and businesses.
I live for light, detail, and honest moments.
Writing started as a curiosity.
A dare to myself.
Then a truth hit me last week.
I do a hobby for a living.
So, why not do a career for a hobby?

That mindset flipped a switch.
No pressure.
No perfection chase.
Just story.
I write for fun now.
Real fun.
The kind that makes you check the word count, smile, and keep going.

Double Exposure is my debut thriller.
It follows Reed Sawyer, a photographer with a secret life.
He knows that a confident stance and a camera can open doors.
He learns that some doors lead to danger.
It is fast, twisty, and full of shadows.

Boots and Stilettos is my love story.
It pairs grit with grace.
Montana skies.
Turquoise earrings.
A man who says little, and means it.
A woman who will not quit.
There is mud, spark, and second chances.

People are reading both books on Wattpad.
That still surprises me.
It still humbles me.
Readers are voting, saving, and commenting.
They are handing me edits that are pure gold.
They are catching small things I miss after midnight.
They are cheering when characters grow.

You can join in.
Read, vote, comment, and add to your Library.
Tell me your favorite line.
Ask a hard question.
Drop a theory.
If you are a night owl, type “Night Owl” so I can wave back.

Start here with the thriller:
https://www.wattpad.com/story/387652278-double-exposure

Then wander into the romance:
https://www.wattpad.com/story/397936993-boots-and-stilettos

Here is what you can expect from me.
I will keep posting chapters and revisions.
I will listen to feedback and apply it.
I will fix typos with the same joy I fix color casts.
I will chase clarity.
I will not waste your time.
I will try to make every scene feel true.

Photography trained me for this.
Patience matters.
Small adjustments change everything.
Light tells the story.
In writing, voice does that.
Pacing does that.
Detail does that.

I love the work.
I love the readers.
I love the late-night energy that grows a story.
This community turns a hobby into a craft.
It turns a draft into a book worth sharing.
That means the world to me.

Thank you for the reads.
Thank you for the votes.
Thank you for the comments.
You make this fun.
You make it possible.

See you on the page tonight.
I will bring the words.
You bring the curiosity.

Kirk

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A Journey Through the Archive

As a photographer, I’ve developed a habit that’s both thrilling and chaotic: I hoard images. My archive, now a sprawling collection built over the last 40 years, resembles a wild zoo of memories. Some images have always begged to become book covers, but every so often, a piece demands a cover change that reflects its evolving story.

Transformation of Boots and Stilettos

In this journey of creativity, I revisited boots and stilettos and made the decision to alter its cover. The narrative has grown bolder, and I realized that the imagery needed to resonate with its depth. The new cover heralds evenings of sparks at sunset, mud on heels, and crucial moments on a ranch. It encapsulates a banker deadline that bites, a quiet cowboy who’s observant, and an heiress forging her identity.

Seeking Your Thoughts

The revamped cover pays homage to warmth and grit. I carefully adjusted the colors, tightened the crop, and selected typography that reads cleanly, especially on mobile. It feels alive, capturing the anticipation of motion before a storm. If this fresh rendition of boots and stilettos resonates with you, I’d love your feedback. If you haven’t dived into the tale yet, this is your sign to read free.

Do me a favor: tap that star, save it to your library, and share what expectations this cover conjures up. Your insights guide me in fine-tuning future updates, and trust me, this story matters to me. Join me in this exploration, and together, let’s discover what awaits!

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Weekend Writing Adventures

This weekend has been all about creativity and passion as I’ve dove headfirst into writing additional chapters of my romance novel, Boots and Stilettos. It has been an exhilarating experience so far. I’m thrilled to share that I’ve completed 20 chapters, with the book shaping up beautifully!

Read for Free on Wattpad

If you’re interested in my progress and seeing how my weekend of creativity and passion develop, you can. Also, if you want to experience this romantic tale firsthand, you can read it free on Wattpad. Each chapter is crafted with love and showcases the journey of my characters, Annie and Jake in a world filled with emotions, challenges, and, of course, love!

The Road Ahead

I have it all mapped out! I anticipate that Boots and Stilettos will ultimately consist of 26 chapters and around 80,000 words. Writing a romance novel is out of my comfort zone. This has made the process both challenging and delightful. I expect to wrap up this project within the next month, and I hope you find enjoyment in reading it as much as I do in writing it!

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