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Showing posts with label Red Herrings. Show all posts
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Saturday, March 21, 2015
Guest Blog with the Amazing Bibliophile Alan Black
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| Author Alan Black at home |
Alan
Black has been writing novels since 1997 when he started Eye on The
Prize. His writing tastes are as eclectic as his reading preferences.
Alan admits that he loves writing much more than editing and the whole
publishing process. Marketing of his work leaves him as baffled as the
whole string theory thing.
Alan was born in central Kansas and grew up in Gladstone, Missouri. He graduated from Oak Park Senior High School and eventually earned a liberal arts degree from Longview Community college. He spent most of his adult life in the Kansas City area. The exception came at the orders from the U.S. Air Force when he was stationed in Texas, California, Maryland, and Japan. He and his wife were married in the late 70s and moved back to Independence, Missouri, but now live in sunny Arizona. He says the dry desert air stimulates his creativity more than the juicy air in Missouri (pronounced here as 'misery') and he has yet to shovel sunshine out of the driveway.
His desire to write started in the second grade. He was given an assignment to write a short story about Greek mythology. His teacher took the time to call his parents and express her appreciation of the story. Although neither of his parents remembered the incident, it had an impact on him, eventually leading him to write Eye On The Prize, taking two years to complete. He has gotten faster since then, completing a recent manuscript in three weeks
Alan Black is a #1 bestselling author on Amazon and Kindle for Metal Boxes,
Alan was born in central Kansas and grew up in Gladstone, Missouri. He graduated from Oak Park Senior High School and eventually earned a liberal arts degree from Longview Community college. He spent most of his adult life in the Kansas City area. The exception came at the orders from the U.S. Air Force when he was stationed in Texas, California, Maryland, and Japan. He and his wife were married in the late 70s and moved back to Independence, Missouri, but now live in sunny Arizona. He says the dry desert air stimulates his creativity more than the juicy air in Missouri (pronounced here as 'misery') and he has yet to shovel sunshine out of the driveway.
His desire to write started in the second grade. He was given an assignment to write a short story about Greek mythology. His teacher took the time to call his parents and express her appreciation of the story. Although neither of his parents remembered the incident, it had an impact on him, eventually leading him to write Eye On The Prize, taking two years to complete. He has gotten faster since then, completing a recent manuscript in three weeks
Alan Black is a #1 bestselling author on Amazon and Kindle for Metal Boxes,
a young adult, science fiction,
military, action adventure. He has published eight. Black is a
self-published multi-genre writer. One writer friend called him
'timeless' because he wrote historical books, novels based in the
present and tales of the future. His main goal is to write story driven
novels, with sci-fi novels that are more character and action driven than
focused on science, story driven historical that are not history lessons
and entertainment based literary fiction.
Alan Black's vision
statement: "I want my readers amazed they missed sleep because they
could not put down one of my books. I want my readers amazed I made them
laugh on one page and cry on the next. I want to give my readers a
pleasurable respite from the cares of the world for a few hours.
I want to offer stories I would want to read."
Alan Black
author of
Chasing Harpo,
Empty Space, Titanium Texicans, Metal Boxes, Chewing Rocks, Steel Walls and Dirt Drops,
The Friendship Stones, The Granite Heart, and The Heaviest Rock &
A Cold Winter
(website) http://www.alanblackauthor.com
(twitter) https://www.twitter.com/alblack77
(Amazon Author Page) http://amazon.com/author/alanblack1953
This guest blog brought to you by Red Herrings, a mystery/thriller by Kenna McKinnon starring a female schizophrenic private eye and her unique vision of the world. Will Annie and her handsome partner Mark solve two macabre murders in the little island town of Serendipity? Did she perpetrate the nasty business herself? Learn more about schizophrenia and the great country of Canada while trying to solve this grisly murder, and place your review on Amazon to titillate another generation of readers.
No resemblance to living persons intended and with great respect to our African (including Sudanese) friends who have emigrated to Canada during this time of unrest in the beautiful continent of Africa.
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Secret violence unpremeditated and vicarious
Red Herrings was featured on Book Goodies, but now it's
buried on the first page. I regret I don't keep up my website/blog, and would
love some input for future features if you could.
I thought I'd talk about violence, which many experience
vicariously through mysteries and thrillers. I just watched a Star Trek episode
which claimed that the "seeds of violence" are present in all of us.
Years ago in 1975 or 1976 two of my actions were violent, and though it didn't lead to post traumatic stress syndrome for the victim, still I feared that, and regretted the incidents very much. I've been told also that anyone can become violent if pushed far enough. At that time, I was being pushed, also, I was undiagnosed and unmedicated.
In 1984, when I was married to an emotionally/sexually abusive husband, after my first husband had died in a motorcycle accident 10 years before, I pounded my second husband on the back of his neck at one time, so frustrated and abused I felt.
Years ago in 1975 or 1976 two of my actions were violent, and though it didn't lead to post traumatic stress syndrome for the victim, still I feared that, and regretted the incidents very much. I've been told also that anyone can become violent if pushed far enough. At that time, I was being pushed, also, I was undiagnosed and unmedicated.
In 1984, when I was married to an emotionally/sexually abusive husband, after my first husband had died in a motorcycle accident 10 years before, I pounded my second husband on the back of his neck at one time, so frustrated and abused I felt.
I wonder if the violence present in movies and on TV appeals
to that part of the audience who are being "pushed too far" in life?
As I was, and reacted. I vowed never again to use violence or lust as an excuse for socially abusive behavior.
If you wish to experience vicarious violence, do read Red Herrings where two macabre, indeed disgusting, murders take place.
Imaginary and pretend, like my life has often been.
I think there's nothing wrong with humility, humanity, and
honesty. Talk tough, pound a pillow, or lose yourself in a good thriller. Don't use force or bully an innocent victim. I have grown gentle though I still love martial arts. It's possible to overcome a troubled childhood and a significant mental illness.
With love and persistence and honesty.
With love and persistence and honesty.
What's your favorite form of escapism? Is it a thriller, a crime
novel, a mystery? And why? What seeds of violence in yourself do they nourish? Or lust (close to violence, in my opinion)
This post brought to you by Red Herrings, a mystery thriller starring a schizophrenic private eye, a handsome detective, and two macabre murders to solve in a small island town in Canada.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
New Schizophrenic Mystery Written with Experience and the Hero's Voice
I'm thrilled to announce Red Herrings, my new mystery novel, is ready for publication, written from my personal experience with paranoid schizophrenia and an interest in the bizarre.
This new schizophrenic mystery is written with the hero's voice by Kenna McKinnon, author of poetry, short stories, a memoir, a children's chapter book, and two YA novels.
Annie finds new beauty and true love in this engaging story of a young woman coming of age, and solving a heinous crime as well.
Published by father and daughter team at Authors for a Cause, Red Herrings follows my fantasy/sci-fi collection of short stories (Short Circuit and Other Geek Stories) written in memory of my son. All proceeds from Short Circuit go to the Edmonton Humane Society.
Authors for a Cause is a charitable publisher which supports children's literacy and pets.
This new schizophrenic mystery is written with the hero's voice by Kenna McKinnon, author of poetry, short stories, a memoir, a children's chapter book, and two YA novels.
Annie finds new beauty and true love in this engaging story of a young woman coming of age, and solving a heinous crime as well.
Published by father and daughter team at Authors for a Cause, Red Herrings follows my fantasy/sci-fi collection of short stories (Short Circuit and Other Geek Stories) written in memory of my son. All proceeds from Short Circuit go to the Edmonton Humane Society.
Authors for a Cause is a charitable publisher which supports children's literacy and pets.
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