The debut anthology from Pikes Peak Writers Dawn Trouble, the tale of Rom and Drood and the most irksome backup in all creation, first appeared in this seminal tome by the members of Pikes Peak Writers. Check it out not just for my story, but also for great works by Karen Albright Lin, C.E. Simpson, Ian Neligh, Jere Ellison, Josh Clark, and Debbie Maxwell Allen. Purchase of this anthology supports Pikes Peak Writers, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, volunteer-run organization dedicated to the education and promotion of writers and the art of fiction. Fresh Starts is available… Read Article →
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Available Everywhere! After losing his lunch across Monterey’s Coast Guard pier, nervous newly successful writer Walter Straub wobbles aboard the Diego Wind for a sunset cruise with a who’s-who of celebrity authors. It takes a few fruity cocktails, a disputacious dinner, and some playful orca before he’s comfortable in his rented tux and finds the nerve to speak with lovely, bestselling author Avni. All goes swimmingly until a guest becomes fish food. Then more writers turn belly up. When those left look to pin the deaths on him, Walter must either sink or swim. “A… Read Article →
It will take every ounce of Rom and Drood’s wits, skill, and luck–plus a bit of help from on high–to survive the night, destroy the monster, and get back in time for a pint.
The story from Fresh Starts is coming out as its own ebook. Rom and Drood are at it again–off to save some backwater village from imminent doom. This time, the two aging heroes may have bitten off more than they can chew when they find doom is exactly what’s coming, in the form of an unstoppable mass of roiling, rippling evil. Now, it will take every ounce of their wits, skill, and luck–plus a bit of help from on high–to survive the night, destroy the monster, and get back in time for a pint. Dawn… Read Article →
I got comfortable with the idea of being a self-published author. Then a publisher said yes.
Author Amy Armstrong hosts live readings of great tales! Wednesday, June 15th at 7:00 PM (MST) StoriesLive! Join me and a clutch of fellow authors as we read from our works live! StoriesLive! is an outstanding venue for authors to tease their work to the world and for readers to sample new talent. In the past I’ve read bits from Exceptionals, my novel manuscript, First Family, a fun and funny take on Adam & Eve after the Fall, and Death & Deception my novella about a couple of beloved sellswords mistaken for murderers. This month… Read Article →
Praise for And…ACTION! (from PPWC 2023) “Excellent presenter, well-spoken, engaging, funny, and with a true wealth of information and experience. I took more notes in this session than in any other all weekend.”“Great workshop! Presenter was dynamic, content was useful.”“Fantastic session! Offered a lot of valuable material with excellent examples.”“I liked how educated this presenter was on fighting and how different people will fight. I think this could make a great master class.”“Standing room only!” 5-time martial-arts black-belt, army veteran, and award-winning author Bowen Gillings breaks down writing the successful fight scene. Looking at a… Read Article →