I just received notification that the Apple iBook version of Fate’s Haven has been made available on iTunes. A list of all other available version can be found under the bookstore link on my website. Thanks!
When I began writing my first novel, I never intended to have it published. As I stated in a previous posting, I have written short stories in the past. They too were never published. My research into the world of publishing left me with an over-whelming feeling that A) my chances of landing a deal were slim to none and B) there’s nowhere for a hobbyist such as myself.
A Facebook article from Barnes & Noble advertising their eBook publishing program changed all that. A few months later I discovered a handful of other companies offering similar resources and today something I began as a hobby intended for my wife is readily available from multiple sources for any electronic e-reader, computer, and even physical print copies (both paperback and hardback).
Marketing has never been my strongest subject. Though I hold a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration (albeit for Information Security), marketing was not my strongest subject. I understand how social media works and spent time ensuring my own social media avenues were inter-connected for optimum efficiency. What I don’t excel at is spreading the word to new potential customers.
If you have read any of my novel, please encourage those around you with similar taste to check out samples. If you or someone you know finished reading it, please leave some feedback on Amazon or wherever you purchased it from. My greatest marketing tool is word-of-mouth and its biggest driver is social media.
Thanks again for all your support.
I’ve had a few false-starts but my second novel is finally underway. I spent some time during the summer ironing out details and making notes to make the process easier. Thank God for Evernote. This entire process would be much more difficult without it managing my projects.
The first chapter is finished, though it will likely be altered from time to time as I continue and especially during my editing process. As of now, it remains un-named. I have a tentative name for the first of the three parts. My hope is to have it finished by the end of the year…but we’ll see 
Updates have just been posted for the Kindle and Nook and are now live. Smashwords is also carrying eBook editions for epub, mobi, pdf, and web browser support.
An updated paperback is being pushed through to Amazon and will be available soon, likely next week. The hardback is available now. eBook editions for iTunes and the Kobo will also be available soon.
Amazon Kindle eBook
Barnes & Noble Nook
Smashwords
When I signed up for Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing Select program, I was forced to pull my novel from Barnes & Noble and a few other places. The good news is, As of this coming Friday, August 16th, I won’t be bound by their terms any longer.
My goal is to re-launch Fate’s Haven with slightly re-worked cover art in the following places:
It will take about a week for some of these stores to receive my submission and make it available on their stores. If you don’t see it, just check back. I intend to monitor each and post frequent updates as the editions become available.
Also, if you already have a digital edition, you should be able to receive the updated version by removing the eBook from your device (not your account) and simply download it again. If you have trouble, contact me and I’ll do my best to help.
