Book News
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Meet the updated cover for Hampton Roads Gold . . .
I wasn’t liking all the inferno-orange on the old one. The new pic contains more relevant information about what the book has in store for a reader. What do you think? Like it better, or the mostly orange/gold version? Let me know by leaving a comment. Thank you.
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Hampton Roads Gold is Now Available for Pre-Order on Amazon!
I’m excited to share that Hampton Roads Gold is now officially available for Kindle pre-order on Amazon in ePub/Kindle versions. Set in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia in 1980, this crime and psychological thriller follows master goldsmith Rhett Carver, whose life takes a dangerous turn when he’s drawn into a sophisticated smuggling operation along…
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Hampton Roads Gold is Live on NetGalley
Great news! Hampton Roads Gold is now live on NetGalley! Advance review copies are now available to eligible reviewers, librarians, booksellers, educators, and members of the publishing community ahead of the novel’s September release. This is an exciting milestone in the publishing journey, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to introduce the book to early…
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Another step forward for Hampton Roads Gold tonight.
I’ve submitted the novel for consideration in a NetGalley co-op program in hopes of connecting advance review copies with readers, reviewers, librarians, booksellers, and members of the publishing community ahead of this fall’s release. As an independent author, finding ways to place a new book in front of the right readers can be one of…
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Hampton Roads Gold is Finished!
After months of writing, revising, restructuring, and fine-tuning, I’m pleased to announce that my third novel, Hampton Roads Gold, has officially been submitted to both the BookLife Prize and Book Pipeline competitions. Set in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia during the early 1980s, Hampton Roads Gold is a crime/psychological thriller centered around Rhett Carver,…
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Hampton Roads Gold was just registered at the U.S. Copyright Office.
One of the more personal aspects behind Hampton Roads Gold is tied directly to my wife, Constance. We met online in 1996, long before social media and smartphones, using a 9600 baud modem and a 386 computer while she was working at UMass Amherst and I was living and working in Williamsburg, Virginia at Hampton Roads Sanitation…
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Hampton Roads Gold — Where Things Stand and What Comes Next
There’s a point in every book where it stops being an idea and starts becoming something real. That’s where Hampton Roads Gold is now. For months, I’ve been deep in the world of Rhett Carver—his choices, his risks, and the consequences that keep closing in around him. This story has taken shape chapter by chapter,…
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Author of the Month April: Keith Milne
Local author Keith Christian Milne will present a reading from his novel Unity House at the Northampton Senior Center on April 15. The event will include a reading from the opening chapter followed by discussion and audience questions. Unity House explores themes of reinvention, belonging, and the unexpected ways people create chosen family. The novel…
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I finished the first draft of my third novel last night, January 20, 2026!
The first draft of my third novel is finished! 44 Chapters, 321 pages in a 9 x 6 book. Now, it’s going into purgatory for a month. After a month, I read it with fresh eyes. Then it goes out to my editors before final drafting and publication. While it’s in purgatory, I’ll be using…
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Unity House is currently the #1 audiobook in New Releases in Step Parenting & Blended Families
My new novel, Unity House, is currently #1 audiobook listed as “New Releases in Step Parenting & Blended Families!”
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Unity House is now available!
Dear friends, I’m excited to share that Unity House — my newest novel — is now available in print! This story has been close to my heart for a long time, and seeing it in hardcover and softcover feels like a milestone. At its core, Unity House is about starting over, finding connection in unexpected…
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Congratulations 👏🏻🥳🥂
Congratulations to 100 lucky winners of a free digital copy of my new novel, Unity House! 🏠 Now that the giveaway is over, I hope it’s everything you thought it would be and then some. I’m also very excited to see such an outstanding interest in my second novel. My first novel, The Unlikely Angel…
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🎉 Goodreads Giveaway:
Be among the very first to read my newest novel before its official release! Unity House is a moving story of connection, resilience, and the fragile line between hope and heart. As one man struggles to rebuild his life, cultures and secrets collide in an unforgettable drama of second chances. 100 Kindle copies available Giveaway runs…
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I’m excited to share that my newest novel, Unity House, is now available!
Get your copy instantly: https://books2read.com/u/meOqD9 About the Book Tanner Dalton has gone from semi-wealthy to counting every dollar, leaving Massachusetts to care for his dying mother in California’s East Bay. There, he collides with Carmen, spirited yet scarred; Tammy, his bold childhood friend; and Sophie, whose wisdom and warmth leave an indelible mark—even after tragedy…
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Unity House — Launching October 1, 2025
The book is now finally headed to the finish line — I’m excited to bring you this heartfelt, multicultural story of transformation, second chances, and unlikely connections. Unity House — Launching October 1, 2025 Tanner Dalton didn’t plan on rebuilding his life at sixty. But a final visit with an estranged mother, a one-bedroom with…
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The Unlikely Angel of Casco Bay
Wins International Impact Book Award I’m honored to share that my novel, The Unlikely Angel of Casco Bay, has been recognized with an International Impact Book Award in the Contemporary Fiction – Family and Domestic Drama category. This award celebrates stories that connect with readers on a deep, emotional level, and I couldn’t be prouder that Casco Bay was chosen for its…
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Hypervigilism: A Word Worth Noticing
Every once in a while, the English language needs a new word to capture something we all recognize but can’t quite put into one term. For me, that word is: Hypervigilism (noun) Definition The state of being extremely, sometimes excessively, vigilant — constantly alert, watchful, or on guard, often beyond what the situation demands. Why This Word Matters…
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Meet The New Cover
After considerable thought, I decided to publish a second edition of The Unlikely Angel of Casco Bay. Although I received considerable positive feedback about the original cover, mainly for the mysterious, even ominous feeling it seemed to exude, this cover does the same, but in a brighter way and illustrates the hope aspect of the…
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PURCHASE THE UNLIKELY ANGEL OF CASCO BAY
Book description: Benjamin Morse Scot, a widowed lobsterman from Casco Bay, Maine, is known for his quiet acts of kindness and his deep connection to the sea. Beneath the surface, however,Ben carries the weight of guilt and a drinking problem that has consumed him since the loss of his wife, Bessie. Seeking redemption, Ben decides to confront his demons alone on his boat, cutting ties with his painful past. After a near-fatal accident at sea, Ben finds himself facing the reality of his situation. Offered a chance to quit drinking with medical support, he enters a hospital program where he meets Janine, a compassionate counselor who helps him navigate the rocky road to recovery. As they work together, a deep bond forms between them, and what starts as a professional relationship gradually blossoms into a love neither of them expected. Just as Ben begins to rebuild his life, a shadow from his past reappears. His former business partner, a man tied to dangerous connections, forces Ben back into a world he thought he had left behind. Ben’s determination to stay on the right path is tested as his past threatens to tear apart everything he has worked for. In a battle of loyalty, love, and redemption, Ben must decide how far he is willing to…
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CONGRATULATIONS To One Hundred Lucky Winners!
Congratulations to the lucky one hundred winners who received a free, Kindle version of my debut novel, The Unlikely Angel of Casco Bay. Hooray! It’s always nice to get something nice for free, like a book, especially by the author of the book, right? I sincerely hope that you all enjoy the book and that…
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Exciting News! Announcing My Debut Novel: The Unlikely Angel of Casco Bay”
I’m beyond thrilled to announce the release of my debut novel, The Unlikely Angel of Casco Bay! This story has been a true labor of love, and I can’t wait to share it with you all. The Unlikely Angel of Casco Bay is a suspense-thriller with a dark romantic edge. Set against the backdrop of Maine’s rugged coastline,…
