What I read in Q3 (July-Sept 2015)
Every quarter I like to share with you my reading list. If you’re curious what I read earlier this year, you can check out my posts on Q1 and Q2. As for Q3, let’s dive right in! (Note: I’ve included affiliate links to all the books below, so if you decide to purchase any of…
How Tom Morkes Built a Publishing Empire – The Writing Coach 017
Welcome to The Writing Coach. On this podcast, I speak with the instructors, editors, coaches, and mentors that help writers and authors create their art, build their audience, and sell their work. In episode 17 of The Writing Coach, I speak with author, publisher and entrepreneur Tom Morkes. Tom is CEO of Insurgent Publishing, a…
Book Launch: Rocket Princess vs. Snaggletooth the Dragon
I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my new book, Rocket Princess vs. Snaggletooth the Dragon, a fantastic adventure for rebellious children everywhere! In the Kingdom of Rocketdonia, every child is given a jetpack on their seventh birthday. But when a dangerous dragon attacks, only Princess Jillian is brave enough to confront the beast. Can the…
Are you attending the Self-Publishing Success Summit?
I’m super excited about a huge online event that’s coming up soon featuring a bunch of my friends and experts in the writing and publishing field. The event is called The Self-Publishing Success Summit, and it is going to feature pals of mine like: Fan favorite Jeff Goins (check out my chat with him hereand here) Wunderkind Chadler Bolt…
The Long and Painful Road to Publishing Economy of Fear
Today my novel The Page Turners: Economy of Fear went on sale. Getting this book published has been a long and painful journey. The manuscript itself was completed in late 2013; however, it was put on hold so that I could create my online course, The Novel Writer’s Blueprint: Five Steps to Creating and Completing…
7 Lessons Learned Recording an Audiobook
Last month I recorded the audiobook version of my novel, The Page Turners, to include free in the pre-order bonus bundle for it’s sequel, The Page Turners: Economy of Fear. It was my first time recording an audiobook, and I learned A LOT! In the latest episode of the Write Along Radio podcast, I share…
Economy of Fear Sneak Preview and Author Commentary (Chapter 2)
Welcome back to our sneak preview and author commentary video series for my new young adult paranormal horror novel, The Page Turners: Economy of Fear. I’ve already shared with you the Prologue and Chapter 1, along with video commentary addressing each of those chapters. With the book coming out next Monday (!!!), this preview of Chapter 2 will…
Economy of Fear Sneak Preview and Author Commentary (Chapter 1)
Last week I shared with you a free sneak preview of the prologue to my new young adult horror/fantasy/sci-fi mash-up, The Page Turners: Economy of Fear, along with some video commentary addressing the chapter. This week I’m happy to continue this series of sneak peaks by sharing with you Chapter 1 of the book! Just click the link…
Economy of Fear Sneak Preview and Author Commentary (Prologue)
I grew up a big fan of cinema, and I always appreciated DVD’s that came with great audio commentaries. As such, I thought it would be fun to not only give you a sneak preview of the prologue to my new book, The Page Turners: Economy of Fear, but also provide some video commentary to…
Announcing the Economy of Fear Pre-order Bonus Bundle
It’s author Kevin T. Johns here! I’m totally stoked to be able to announce that my new novel, The Page Turners: Economy of Fear, is now available for pre-order. I’m even more excited to tell you about the special pre-order bonus bundle I’ve put together. If you pre-order the book before Friday, July 3, 2015,…
