tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45139691740337565092024-03-19T08:39:55.854-04:00Tabbystone PressDetails the writing and publication of books by publisher Tabbystone Press, from author Bo Burnette.Bohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498508460313547616noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513969174033756509.post-5211264369385755022015-08-13T12:04:00.002-04:002015-08-13T12:04:30.444-04:00I've moved!<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 30.6000003814697px;">I’m fazing out this blog and replacing it with a new one over at </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 30.6000003814697px;"><a href="http://boburnette.wordpress.com/">boburnette.wordpress.com</a></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 30.6000003814697px;">. All old posts have vacated their old lodgings and taken up residence here. I hope you'll click over there and continue to follow along with my writing adventures!</span>Bohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498508460313547616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513969174033756509.post-59965652268192178492015-07-19T12:09:00.002-04:002015-07-19T12:15:48.585-04:00The Lighthouse Thief, 2.0Last summer, I released my middle-grade mystery novel <i>The Lighthouse Thief</i>. I had finished it<span style="line-height: 19.2000007629395px; text-indent: 24px;">—poured myself into it</span><span style="line-height: 19.2000007629395px; text-indent: 24px;">—and truly wanted to be done and move on to bigger, better stories. Looking back, however, I realize there were many overlooked flaws with the book and its design</span><span style="line-height: 19.2000007629395px; text-indent: 24px;">—flaws that I can't ignore any more. </span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 19.2000007629395px; text-indent: 24px;">So that's my mystery-surprise-project of late: a second edition of <i>The Lighthouse Thief</i>. The updated version will feature (most importantly) a new cover, but also an array of edits within the text itself. I truly want this project to reach its full potential both in terms of story and design.</span><br />
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For those of you who already own a copy of <i>The Lighthouse Thief</i>, fear not. I'll try to handle things so that Kindle copy owners can update their copies for free, and print owners will hopefully have the opportunity to order a new copy at a discounted price. Due to the time needed to update the book, <i>The Lighthouse Thief</i> will be missing from Amazon and other sites for a time. I appreciate your patience as I work to bring you the best possible book!<br />
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In the meantime, I suggest you take a look at my newest work, <i>Finding Viola: A Short Story</i>, available for only 99 cents on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Finding-Viola-Short-Bo-Burnette-ebook/dp/B00XUDEAH8/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1432389211&sr=1-1&keywords=finding+viola" target="_blank">Amazon,</a> <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/finding-viola-bo-burnette/1122187534?ean=2940151982474" target="_blank">NOOK</a>, and <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/551545" target="_blank">Smashwords</a>.<br />
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Bohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498508460313547616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513969174033756509.post-22636041539965455172015-07-06T11:38:00.001-04:002015-07-06T11:39:20.580-04:00Audiobook of Denver and the Doolittle Raid is here!<div style="line-height: 19.3199996948242px; margin-bottom: 6px;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Get it from Amazon: <a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FDenver-Doolittle-Raid-Extraordinary-Ordinary%2Fdp%2FB010Z8T49E%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1%3Fie%3DUTF8%26qid%3D1436189683%26sr%3D8-1%26keywords%3Ddenver%2Band%2Bthe%2Bdoolittle%2Braid%2Baudiobook%26pebp%3D1436189692978%26perid%3D0HAG7929FHRTNC8TM368&h=gAQH6gs8e&enc=AZM4LubeB_UCdXucr5iY0GLkruVnIN9IGM4y8PwmHwAOQM_10QfFedRWqC7SoCUyKGtYg92x-7gntxKP7GsSfAqFrI0bdhv2t6AM2FwAr1YD2iS-l69EEe5VD2uWsDpBaH4EkPP1gwHkb19ltM3-3CX5D1AkZwL9L57hVRjsa_-iUL-mRcolWBPgzewnEphS2n8B-uBXMPnFEZf7ArzFnWfL&s=1" rel="nofollow" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Denver-Doolittle-Raid-E…/…/ref=sr_1_1…</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">In other news, I've just started the editing process on my next novel, <i>The Fiery Arrow</i>. Stay tuned for more exciting updates in the coming months!</span>Bohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498508460313547616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513969174033756509.post-9908575623756222292015-07-03T08:41:00.000-04:002015-07-03T09:39:06.386-04:00Author Interview & Free Kindle BooksToday, I'm happy to be hosted by <a href="http://mybookthoughts.over-blog.com/2015/07/bonus-4th-of-july-review-and-interview-denver-and-the-doolittle-raid.html" target="_blank">Callie over at MyBookThoughts for a special interview</a>. Callie posts biweekly book reviews, and this week she is reviewing my own Denver and the Doolittle Raid!<br />
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Also, <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lighthouse-Thief-Bo-Burnette-ebook/dp/B00L5MV3QW/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid=" target="_blank">The Lighthouse Thief</a></i> is FREE on Amazon Kindle today and tomorrow (July 3-4). <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Denver-Doolittle-Raid-Extraordinary-Ordinary-ebook/dp/B00AQ36WO4/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8" target="_blank">Denver and the Doolittle Raid</a></i>'s promotion is also still going on through the 4th as well.<br />
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Bohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498508460313547616noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513969174033756509.post-45272568988195243332015-07-02T09:07:00.001-04:002015-07-06T11:38:39.535-04:00Free Kindle books. Finding Viola's wide release, and the title of my new book!Lots of exciting news to post here:<br />
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First, you can get my book <i>Denver and the Doolittle Raid </i>for free on Amazon Kindle from today, July 2, through July 4. <i>The Lighthouse Thief </i>will be free on Kindle from July 3 through July 4. Enjoy the free deal, and don't forget to let your friends know as well!<br />
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The other bit of news is that my new short story <i>Finding Viola</i> is now available from almost any eBook platform: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Finding-Viola-A-Short-Story-ebook/dp/B00XUDEAH8" target="_blank">Kindle</a>, <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/finding-viola-bo-burnette/1122187534?ean=2940151982474" target="_blank">NOOK</a>, iBooks, <a href="https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/finding-viola-a-short-story" target="_blank">Kobo</a>, <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/551545" target="_blank">Smashwords</a>, and more! The story is $0.99 for all platforms.<br />
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The final bit of news [drum roll, please] is the reveal of my next book's title. After eight months of writing, I've finally completed the first draft! And the title is...<br />
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Stay tuned for more news on <i>The Fiery Arrow</i> in the next few months.</div>
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It's here! Today, my short story "Finding Viola" goes live on Amazon! Check it out over at Amazon (<a forcediv="true" forceinline="true" href="http://www.amazon.com/Finding-Viola-Short-Bo-Burnette-ebook/dp/B00XUDEAH8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1432901170&sr=8-1&keywords=finding+viola" original_target="http://www.amazon.com/finding-viola-short-bo-burnette-ebook/dp/b00xudeah8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=utf8&qid=1432901170&sr=8-1&keywords=finding+viola" rel="nofollow" saprocessedanchor="true" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Finding-Viola-Short-Bo-…/…/ref=sr_1_1…</a>) for only $0.99.</div>
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Bohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498508460313547616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513969174033756509.post-45850886069323931792015-05-22T22:58:00.002-04:002015-07-06T11:38:46.676-04:00Cover revealed for "Finding Viola: A Short Story"<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">I'm proud to reveal the cover for my upcoming short story, "Finding Viola," designed by the talented Ronnell D. Porter. The ebook short story should be hitting Amazon Kindle within the next week or two. It's just become available for pre-ordering, so head over to <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Finding-Viola-Short-Bo-Burnette-ebook/dp/B00XUDEAH8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1432349500&sr=8-2&keywords=finding+viola" target="_blank">Amazon</a> and check it out! </span><br />
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Bohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498508460313547616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513969174033756509.post-84585090284973393242015-05-14T16:13:00.003-04:002015-05-14T16:14:26.766-04:00News update: audiobook, short story, etc.Summer is almost here, the sun is shining (burning, more like), and I have lots of writing news to share! I have quite a few new projects I've been working on, and I am super thrilled to finally reveal them.<br />
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First off: I am working on producing an audiobook edition of <i>Denver and the Doolittle Raid</i>. Although I am pretty much a print-books-only sort of person, I know lots of readers love the audiobook format, so they can look forward to this audio edition, coming around July 1st. </div>
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Second: Yes, I am still writing my next novel. I'm presently about 50% of the way through the first draft, so it is coming along quite nicely. I cannot wait to finish the first draft and start spilling some details to you all. However, for those of you rabid readers who simply can't wait...</div>
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Third: My biggest new project of late is actually a writing project--a short story! Within a few months, my new literary short story <i>Finding Viola</i> will be ready for reading! Again, I am utterly thrilled to share this unique new story with all of you and can't wait to see what you think of it. Look for more info (such as a book cover drop) in the next few weeks!</div>
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<li><i>Empire of Bones</i> by N.D. Wilson</li>
<li><i>Beowulf</i> by J.R.R. Tolkien</li>
<li><i>Above All Earthly Pow'rs </i>by David Wells</li>
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Bohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498508460313547616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513969174033756509.post-39741894561376544182015-04-18T15:43:00.000-04:002015-04-18T15:43:19.505-04:00Free Kindle books this weekend!This weekend (through Sunday the 19th) get my book Denver and the Doolittle Raid free on Kindle in honor of the 73rd anniversary of the Raid.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AQ36WO4?ie=UTF8&at=aw-iphone-pc-us-20&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AQ36WO4</a>Bohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498508460313547616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513969174033756509.post-40194837280204901312015-02-20T10:32:00.002-05:002015-02-20T10:39:59.042-05:00Work in progress<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yes, I am still writing. I'm still here. In truth, I work furiously at times, writing half a chapter or more in a day<span style="font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;">—and I polish, edit, and brainstorm every day. However, there is simply nothing to tell. For this present time of first-draft scrawling, the end seems to be far beyond my range of view. But it will come. I promise.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I truly cannot wait to share this project with all my readers. I have honestly come to love this story and its characters, and they've been a long time in the making<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, constantly developing and evolving over the course of several years. Writing persists as a work in progress, but the truly important thing is that there <i>is </i>progress.</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>The Tolkien Reader</i> by J.R.R. Tolkien</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn </i>by Mark Twain</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>The Silver Chair </i>by C.S. Lewis</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Above All Earthly Pow'rs </i>by David F. Wells</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">"Lysias on the Murder of Eratosthenes" by Lysias (an ancient Greek court speech)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>The Princess and the Goblin </i>by George MacDonald</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Moby-Dick </i>by Herman Melville (yes, I'm <i>still</i> reading it)</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(Don't forget to check out my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bo-Burnette/512039548910398" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>)</span></span>Bohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498508460313547616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513969174033756509.post-59889131063942314702014-12-13T14:48:00.000-05:002015-01-07T15:47:12.041-05:00Wait and SeeIt's been almost two months since I began writing [title is a secret], and<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;">—</span>with God's help—I have managed to keep up with my goal of a chapter a week. It certainly has not been easy. This week, in particular, has been filled with excitement, disappointment, heartbreak, and thrill; thus, the only real writing I've done has been the past two days. Thankfully inspiration has been flowing freely during this time.<br />
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One of the inevitable questions you get as an author goes something like this: "So, are you working on anything else?" If people <i>really </i>knew what authors were like, they would realize how utterly rhetorical a question this is. But, of course, the author must answer, "Yes, I actually am!" or even more vaguely "I have a few ideas..." These answers better translate as "Yes, I have multiple ideas, and one in particular that I am pursuing. But they are my ideas. My. Ideas. Not all written down, and certainly not at all ready for reading!" However, as the author cannot be so blunt, the unknowing reader responds, "Cool! What's it about?" To which the poor writer can only say elusively, "You'll have to wait and see."<br />
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I find that many of the best things are those which you have to wait for, and when they do come, they often arrive in unexpected ways and at unexpected times.<br />
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So, to all my dear readers: you'll just have to wait and see.<br />
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(And don't forget to follow by email to receive book updates! Just use the box on the left.)Bohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498508460313547616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513969174033756509.post-65282936152977857362014-10-16T15:01:00.002-04:002014-10-16T15:05:24.351-04:00Beginning another adventure...Well, it seems that despite a busy schedule and the traditional flow of life, I've found some spare time. The autumn breeze seems to have gotten to my head and infected it with a crazy idea. But it is a good idea.<br />
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Today, I started writing my next book.<br />
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In truth, I really don't have time. None at all, in fact! However, God is showing me that the things we "have time for" in life are not always the most important—it's the things we <i>make time for </i>that matter. To me, writing is such a gift that, despite whatever I may have going on, it is definitely worth making time for.<br />
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How long will it take? Who can say. Writers and their works are mysterious. Even I have not figured them out yet...(chuckle)...all that matters is that I have begun. Begun that first step of an adventure that will thrill me and hopefully delight so many others.<br />
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<i>Carpe diem</i>,<br />
BoBohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498508460313547616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513969174033756509.post-28093125202702034932014-08-21T10:56:00.002-04:002014-08-21T10:56:54.473-04:00FREE Kindle books on August 22nd!Tomorrow, August 22nd, you can get a free Kindle copy of <i>The Lighthouse Thief</i>!<br />
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<br />Bohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498508460313547616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513969174033756509.post-28707807733061599412014-06-21T12:45:00.000-04:002014-06-21T12:45:16.187-04:00The Lighthouse Thief now available on Amazon and Kindle!<i>The Lighthouse Thief</i> is out! Get it on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lighthouse-Thief-Bo-Burnette-ebook/dp/B00L5MV3QW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403369004&sr=8-1&keywords=the+lighthouse+thief" target="_blank">Kindle</a> or <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Lighthouse-Thief-Bo-Burnette/dp/0985061235/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1403369004&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.Bohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498508460313547616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513969174033756509.post-74291437717294648072014-06-19T22:49:00.000-04:002014-06-19T22:49:38.016-04:00The Lighthouse Thief should hit the market this week!After all these long years of writing and final months of preparation, <i>The Lighthouse Thief </i>is finally finished. Lord willing, the book will hit Amazon, Kindle, eBay and the like by the end of this week.<br />
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Stay posted for news about when the book officially drops--as well as other news such as Kindle deals and freebies!<br />
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~Bo<br />
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My current reading list:<br />
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<li><i>Moby-Dick</i> by Herman Melville</li>
<li><i>Dreamlander</i> by K.M. Weiland</li>
<li><i>Tolkien: An Authorized Biography</i> by Humphrey Carpenter</li>
<li><i>Love Does</i> by Bob Goff</li>
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Bohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498508460313547616noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513969174033756509.post-30387266112442791172014-06-01T11:27:00.002-04:002014-06-01T11:28:09.542-04:00First illustration from The Lighthouse Thief!!!<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Here it is: the first illustration from my middle-grade novel, The Lighthouse Thief! The book is set for a release in mid-June. The illustrations are by the talented Josiah Dooley.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">In Christ,</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><i>Moby-Dick</i> by Herman Melville</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><i>The Silmarillion </i>by J.R.R. Tolkien</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><i>Tolkien: An Authorized Biography </i>by Humphrey Carpenter</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><i>The Medieval Fortress </i>by H.W. Kaufmann and J. Kaufmann</span></span></li>
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Cheers,<br />
Bo<br />
<br />Bohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498508460313547616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513969174033756509.post-29233028155504639272014-01-31T16:44:00.000-05:002014-02-06T17:06:54.925-05:00The Trip...and The Title!First, some good news: my research trip to Saint Simons Island was fantastic! My illustrator and I were able to explore all the highlight of The Island, and I uncovered some much-needed information for my book. Saint Simons is a beautiful, enchanting place, and it is always a privilege to visit. I think the weekend can best be understood in pictures, so I've included several below.<br />
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Second, some more good news: I have decided on a title for my book, and it *should* remain as the final title. The novel (geared towards the middle-grade audience) is titled <i>The Lighthouse Thief</i>. I hope to release it by this summer.<br />
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<li><i>The Two Towers </i>by J.R.R. Tolkien</li>
<li><i>The Silmarillion </i>by J.R.R. Tolkien</li>
<li><i>Saving Leonardo </i>by Nancy Pearcey</li>
<li><i>Moby Dick </i>by Herman Melville</li>
<li><i>The School Story</i> by Andrew Clements</li>
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<br />Bohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498508460313547616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513969174033756509.post-14697720420834271472014-01-13T15:34:00.001-05:002014-01-13T15:40:22.088-05:00Saint Simons Novel: A Brief UpdateThings are looking good for my next book, a middle-grade novel set on Saint Simons Island, Georgia.<br />
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Along with my illustrator, I will be trekking down to The Island this weekend for more research and inspiration. We'll be touring all the highlights of Saint Simons and enjoying the fabulous coastal atmosphere. Stay tuned for more posts and pictures of the trip!<br />
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If all goes well, I hope to release the book this summer. The whole process has been, and, I hope, will continue to be an adventure.<br />
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In Christ,<br />
Bo<br />
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<i>My Current Reading List:</i><br />
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<li><i>Georgia's Land of the Golden Isles </i>by Burnette Vanstory</li>
<li><i>The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, Part One) </i>by J.R.R. Tolkien</li>
<li><i>The Elements of Style </i>by William Strunk and E.B. White</li>
<li><i>Moby Dick</i> by Herman Melville</li>
<li><i>Mere Christianity </i>by C.S. Lewis</li>
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Bohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07498508460313547616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513969174033756509.post-510761084282153672013-12-17T20:40:00.001-05:002014-01-13T15:40:57.994-05:00Welcome!Welcome to the official blog from Tabbystone Press! I hope you'll follow my journey of writing and publishing books.<br />
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Presently I'm working on a middle-grade fiction story set on Saint Simons Island, Georgia. It's a mystery of sorts revolving around the Independence Day holiday and some suspicious happenings with the lighthouse. I have always been enthralled with The Island's rich history, so this is a chance for me to write about something that is very exciting and special to me.<br />
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Look forward to more updates—including photos and a book title—soon!<br />
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<i>My current reading list:</i><br />
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<li><i>Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis</i></li>
<li><i>St. Simons Island by Burnette Lightle</i></li>
<li><i>The Silver Chair by C. S. Lewis</i></li>
<li><i>Wordsmithy by Douglas Wilson</i></li>
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