Updates 11/24

 

Firstly, Happy Birthday to Miss Sonata, who is officially a yearling this month! She's almost as tall as Kit Kat and Bambi already, so she's gonna be a big gal when she comes into her own. Also the sweetest and most cooperative. Thanks for being the best baby.

On to the book stuff.

If you follow me on Instagram, then you'll know that the whole family's been recovering from Covid. Everyone's feeling better, but not well, ya know? That crap lingers. Which means my last two chapters of Inherent Violence have been much shorter and less informative than originally planned. I was grateful to post something, but not pleased with the length. 

This week, I'm returning to the Wednesday/Friday posting model, and both chapters will be properly long and involved. This story is going to move quickly - in the sense that I know straight where to head with it - if I can continue to feel better and better each day. I'd also like to continue with my Dartmoor origins posts over on Substack.

Speaking of: You can get all caught up with paid and free posts on Substack HERE. The next chapter of Inherent Violence drops this Wednesday for paid subscribers. 

Read-alongs pick back up this week as well, starting today with the next chapter of Fearless. Get all caught up HERE.

I'm still scrambling to get Avarice of the Empire out before the end of the year, so keep your fingers and toes crossed that I manage to accomplish that.

Sorry, everyone, for being slow. Thanks so much for sticking around! 

Substack Exclusive: Inherent Violence

Substack subscribers, it's here! Chapter One of Alex's story, Inherent Violence, is now available. This first chapter is free for everyone, so you can go read it and decide if you'd like to subscribe for future chapters. 

Here's the blurb:

Three months ago, former FBI agent Alex Bonfils buried his mentor, quit his job, bought a Harley, and followed his half-brother back to Knoxville with a brave idea that he would prospect the Lean Dogs MC. But now, living at an extended stay motel, the harsh reality of upending his life starts to take hold. He still hasn't made peace with his bloodline - with the violence that lives inside him - and he's exploring all options before turning fully toward the club.

Miranda Reddy is on the run. With her six-year-old daughter Casey in tow, she takes a job as a jumping instructor at Briar Hall Farm in Knoxville, working for Emmie Walsh. She likes her new boss, loves the farm, loves working with students and horses. But her frightening past is still very much a part of the present, and she can't decide if trusting the Lean Dogs - specifically Alex - is a safe bet, or even more dangerous than the threat she's fled. 

This is very much an experiment for me. I've had lots of questions about Substack, about how to subscribe, and about whether or not this book will wind up being published on Amazon. As for Substack, follow the link in line one to go read the chapter, and it'll prompt you to subscribe once you finish. You can subscribe for free, and have access to any free content I post, but will need to become a paid subscriber to read the rest of this story. 

As for a book version - I'm undecided. I'm still working on the Drakes and SoR, but I'm going to see how it goes with Inherent Violence before I make a decision on that. For now, I hope you'll join us on Substack, and I hope you'll enjoy Alex's story.