Chanticleer/CIBA Recognizes “The Wallace House of Pain”

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My little novelette, The Wallace House of Pain, is having a good month! Three weeks ago, I announced that this story of family strife and personal identity won an American Fiction Award in the novelette category. Today, I am thrilled to announce that The Wallace House of Pain has made it onto the "long list" … Continue reading Chanticleer/CIBA Recognizes “The Wallace House of Pain”

“The Wallace House of Pain” Wins American Fiction Award

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I don't usually post twice in a week -- that's why I call this blog a space for "semi-occasional" news. But it's been a good week for my novelette/play The Wallace House of Pain. A few days ago, I announced that the script for the play has been published in a literary journal. Today, I … Continue reading “The Wallace House of Pain” Wins American Fiction Award

Wallace House of Pain $1 This Week

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I'm overstating: Actually, The Wallace House of Pain -- my novelette about troubled family relations, modern social justice issues and deeply personal choices -- is being offered as a special promotion this week for only $0.99, starting at 5 PM tonight! Buy it here. The Wallace House of Pain is about a 45-minute read, and … Continue reading Wallace House of Pain $1 This Week

The Play’s the Thing

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A reader of The Wallace House of Pain says it would make a good play. I agree! After all, as Shakespeare said, "the play's the thing". I have always been a huge drama nerd, and would love to write plays some day. Put it on the list... Why would this novelette translate so well to … Continue reading The Play’s the Thing

A Little Book Problem Reviews “The Wallace House of Pain”

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I'm pleased to share a new review of The Wallace House of Pain, this one from A Little Book Problem--one of my favorite book review blogs. Hop on over to Julie's blog, A Little Book Problem, for the full review. And here are a few snippets: "A great collection of vignettes which explores the relationship … Continue reading A Little Book Problem Reviews “The Wallace House of Pain”

Chat About Books Reviews “The Wallace House of Pain”

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Thanks to Kerry at Chat About Books for reviewing my novelette, The Wallace House of Pain, on her hugely popular book blog, and calling the story "A must read!" on her 5-star Amazon review. https://youtube.com/shorts/kDySb0WVKHw?feature=share She writes: "[Xander] is convinced his father won’t accept him for who he really is. Something we all know many, many … Continue reading Chat About Books Reviews “The Wallace House of Pain”

Reading Nook Features Wallace House of Pain

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Thanks to Sarah at the Reading Nook for featuring The Wallace House of Pain on her book review blog today. I love how she sums up her book addiction: "So I love to read and you will usually find a book in my hand. Whether it’s a new read or going back to ones I … Continue reading Reading Nook Features Wallace House of Pain

How to Add “The Wallace House of Pain” to Goodreads Lists

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If you're here, then you must be considering "voting" for The Wallace House of Pain on one of Goodreads' relevant lists, so thank you! This is easier and way more fun than voting in the November election. It's not really a vote at all - there's no competition. It's just you saying this book belongs … Continue reading How to Add “The Wallace House of Pain” to Goodreads Lists

Early Reviews for “The Wallace House of Pain”

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Early reviews for The Wallace House of Pain are starting to come in. Wottaread The first blog review of The Wallace House of Pain is from Wottaread. This book review site featured my novelette last week, for which we thank them. I love how they sum up the story: "This book is about knowing yourself … Continue reading Early Reviews for “The Wallace House of Pain”

Free Ebook: The Wallace House of Pain

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It’s Free Ebook time again! My contemporary novelette The Wallace House of Pain (longer than a short story, shorter than a novella) is being made available as a free ebook for 3 days only. From Friday, October 14th through midnight on Sunday, October 16th, the book will be offered for free exclusively on Amazon. Here's … Continue reading Free Ebook: The Wallace House of Pain