So, quick update from yours truly: I’m still plodding along over here. And I say that with all the enthusiasm of someone knee-deep in formatting hell and cover file purgatory. I really thought I’d have the first book in my Paranormal Detective Noir series locked, loaded, and ready to launch this week—but alas, the universe had other plans. Or maybe just the PDF gods. Either way, I’ve been ping-ponging with some cover issues that are this close to being resolved. Hopefully by the end of the week, I can stop squinting at spine alignment guides and start celebrating like a normal person (well, as normal as I get).
On the brighter side of things, just a little reminder that my web store is officially open! You can now grab all my books—eBooks, paperbacks, and large print editions (those are exclusive to the store!)—right from rogerhyttinenbooks.com. I’ve decided that moving forward, I’ll mostly be linking to my own store instead of the “big guys,” because, well… they kind of eat most of the profits. And I like to keep the lights on over here. Plus, shopping directly supports indie creators like me and lets me keep doing what I love—making up ghost stories and grumpy detectives and throwing them into haunted speakeasies.
That’s all for now—more soon, hopefully with actual launch news. Cross your fingers, toes, and maybe light a candle to the formatting fae if you’ve got one handy.
Some Things I Thought Were Worth Sharing
My author friends may find this of value: From Imagination to Publication: 100+ Novel Ideas to Fuel Your Literary Journey https://thewritepractice.com/best-novel-ideas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-novel-ideas
A craft article for my author friends: How to describe to immerse readers (complete guide) https://nownovel.com/how-to-describe-place-character/
Zombies attack Drag Queens? Count me in! The ‘Queens of the Dead’ Trailer Turns Brooklyn Nightlife Into a Zombie Battlefield https://gayety.com/trailer-for-queens-of-the-dead
This sounds intriguing: Myth or homoerotic history? Famed author Cervantes is a sexy, gay hero in this controversial new drama https://www.queerty.com/myth-or-homoerotic-history-famed-author-cervantes-is-a-gay-hero-in-this-controversial-new-drama-20250919/
My writer friends may find this of interest: How to Use Conflict to Show Character Development http://blog.janicehardy.com/2022/09/how-to-use-conflict-to-show-character.html
My writer friends may find this helpful: Tips to Turn Sketchy Writing into Robust Prose https://www.livewritethrive.com/2024/12/05/tips-to-turn-sketchy-writing-into-robust-prose/ ✔
My author friends may find this of value: Why Every Plot Needs A Ticking Clock http://blog.janicehardy.com/2015/09/why-every-plot-needs-ticking-clock.html
Huh. I had no idea he was an author: Chris Colfer talks about releasing his 21st book, “Roswell Johnson Saves the Galaxy” https://greginhollywood.com/watch-chris-colfer-talks-about-releasing-his-21st-book-roswell-johnson-saves-the-galaxy-247839
This sounds good! The gay drama ‘Straight Until He Kissed Me’ has everyone thinking the same thing https://www.queerty.com/the-gay-drama-straight-until-he-kissed-me-has-everyone-thinking-the-same-thing-20250916/
Some people may find this of interest: Ben & Jerry’s founder Jerry Greenfield resigns, says he’s ‘been silenced’ over LGBTQ+ rights https://www.advocate.com/news/ben-and-jerrys-founder-resigns
Time to put down the phone: Interesting video on why you need to be bored https://kottke.org/25/09/you-need-to-be-bored-heres-why
This Street Photographer Proves That Timing Is Everything https://www.boredpanda.com/street-photography-everyday-life-serkan-tekin-part-3/
An article for my writer (or aspiring writer) friends: How to Write a Short Story: 5 Major Steps from Start to Finish https://thewritepractice.com/how-to-write-a-short-story/
Some people may find this helpful: Useful Tips From People That Are ‘Street Smart’ https://www.boredpanda.com/street-smart-tips-msn/
Just for fun (and cuteness) ‘Cat.Exe Has Stopped Working’: This IG Account Collects Hilarious Images Of Broken Cats https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-broken-cats-pics-msn/
When Marek slips into the clothes of the long-dead young man who haunts his house, the line between past and present begins to blur…
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