As most of y’all know, I finished another book, and that means it’s time for my semiregular roundup of beta feedback. Again, the same rules apply: To play fair, I’ve included both positive and negative feedback. Also, these quotes aren’t all from different people; some are from the same beta reviewer. Now, on with the countdown (sorry, Casey Kasem), I mean show!

“It was quite a ride!”

“The story itself is great (less so the execution).”

“The sex scenes were spicier than I thought they’d be.”

“It’s a very well-written story. Probably your best written one yet.”

“I hated the ending, and I don’t throw that word around lightly.”

“I love (the main characters), and I think they function beautifully as the day to the other’s night. I love how they change each other. Their relationship is the novel’s beating heart. I also enjoyed the eccentric cast of characters in Manhattan.”

“A few of your other books moved too slowly; I feel this one moves too fast.”

“Very romantic, which was unexpected coming from you.” (Was this a backhanded compliment?)

“You need to change the title. It really has nothing to do with the story.”

“I totally didn’t expect the ending, but it was strangely satisfying.”

That’s it! Now it’s back to the drawing board for me. Hey, this writing stuff is pretty hard!

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In other MTP news, I’ll be returning to Fire Island Vines in Bay Shore, NY (17 E. Main Street) this coming Tuesday, November 11, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. signing discounted copies of Danger Peak, Déjà View, and The Electric God and Other Shorts, as part of an event sponsored by Long Island Authors. Light refreshments will be served, and delicious wine and beer will be available for purchase. Hope to see you there!

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In other, perhaps more exciting MTP news, I was recently given this flyer from The Neverending Story to promote my upcoming signing at their store. Check it out!

This is particularly thrilling for me because it’s my first solo book signing. I don’t want to repeat all the details of the event, so you can read them yourself, but yes, it is an ‘80s themed celebration, so come and join the fun. We’re going to party like it’s 1989 (the year of both Danger Peak and Déjà View, btw). And if you can’t make the event, please spread the word! You know the old saying: Scratch an indie author’s back, and he’ll scratch yours. At least I think that’s the saying. Anyway, the point is, you do a favor for me, and I’ll do one for you…within reason! I’ll do anything short of burying a body. That will cost you extra.

That’s my time, ladies and germs! Don’t forget to tip those waitresses! They’re working hard out there for ya! Until next time, I’m out!

MTP

P.S.: Don’t forget the Danger Peak audiobook is now available!

P.P.S.: The new edition of The Electric God and Other Shorts is available on Amazon. (You may have noticed I’m not including the Barnes & Noble link; that’s because the book dropped off their website for some reason. My publisher is currently looking into it.)