I am a new indie author, who like so many others, have learned as we go. I joined writing groups, and listened to the advice of experienced writers who have walked a similar path. There was a lot of good advice, but the one constant among all of the posts that I read, was that a good editor was imperative. But where does one go for a “good editor”. For me it was my usual sources of information, Goodreads and Facebook Groups.
I found excellent beta readers there, and I found Melanie. I read testimonials and was convinced that she was the best choice. She agreed to take on my debut novels, Remember the Future and Return from the Future. She did a first rate job of editing them, which proved to me that those who endorsed her were right, and further verifies that one does not write alone.
Edited at the end of June, this gritty historical novel set in New York in the early twentieth century is available in paperback or as an eBook.
A turn-of-the-century Jewish boy punches his way into the gangs of New York.
When Alex Cohen arrives in 1915 America, he seizes the land of opportunity with both hands and grabs it by the throat. But success breeds distrust and Alex must choose between controlling his gang and keeping his friend alive. What would you do if the person you trusted most is setting you up to die at your enemies’ hands?
The first book in the Alex Cohen series is a violent historical novel, which rips through the early years of the Jewish New York mob. Leopold Borstinski’s gripping crime noir beats at the chest of every reader with a bloody fist.
Edited in September, the prequel to the Mars Frontier series, tells the story of the first manned mission to Mars.
Falcon is carrying humanity’s first manned mission to Mars in 2028. Four courageous astronauts are putting their lives on the line as the world eagerly watches.
As the astronauts struggle to survive isolation, insecurities, and each other, can they set mankind on the path to the stars?
For veteran Flight Director Douglas Schmidt, something doesn’t feel right. He’s been in NASA long enough to know when critical information is being withheld. Can he lay his fears to rest before the astronauts reach Mars? Little does he know that the NASA Administrator is hiding a secret. A secret that began when Falcon was built. A secret that could ultimately doom Falcon and its crew.
Deception is the prequel to the highly anticipated sci-fi human colonization series, Mars Frontier. If you like The Expanse or The Martian Chronicles, then you’ll love Paul Rix’s brand new human adventure to Mars.
Buy Deception to discover the astronauts’ fate today!
Edited in August, Discovery, the first in the Mars Frontier Series is full of intrigue.
Mars! Mankind’s next step in space exploration and colonization. Landing is the easy part. Survival? Well that’s another matter.
Mission specialist Georgia Pyke came to Mars with grand ideas to establish a legacy. Instead, she must face her personal demons and rely on Captain Winter to survive from one day to the next. Has she condemned herself to a lingering death on Mars?
As if inhospitable Mars isn’t a sufficient adversary for the astronauts, one of their own has been holding a grudge for six years. How far is that person prepared to go to exact their revenge?
The mission quickly becomes a matter of life and death for the twelve astronauts. As they struggle to establish a foothold on Mars, something is lurking out of sight. Something that will change them forever.
Discovery is the first book in the highly anticipated sci-fi human colonization series, Mars Frontier. If you like The Expanse or The Martian Chronicles, then you’ll love Paul Rix’s brand new human adventure to Mars.
If you’re looking for a fast-paced action adventure, get your copy of Discovery today!
Another busy month (703,000 words) with a wonderful variety of novels and lots of second in series, began with the second in the new Eva and Dan series by Solomon Carter followed by Federation and Earth, the second in this brilliant sci-fi trilogy by Tony Harmsworth. A complete change of pace next with an Anglo-Saxon murder mystery, Synnove: The King’s Cup Bearer by Caroline Goldsworthy and then it was back to science fiction for the final novel in the Starship Renegades series by S. J. Bryant.
Next was Buzzard House, the second in the Jonah Greene series by Graham H Miller followed by another second in series, Return from the Future by Gail P Griffiths, to be published shortly.
The month ended with another second in a series, The Bizarre Case of the Suicide Killer, a wonderfully quirky tale about a hapless ex-pat private investigator in Thailand by Zach J Brodsky.
Another wonderful and humorous instalment in the Guesthouse on the Green series as Mammy and Moira travel Vietnam.
I love the series and can't wait for book four!
A quick but emotional read - reading about the cruelty to the dog was heartbreaking but this was a lovely tale of the love and healing that animals can bring to our lives.
I would have given five stars but for the missed typos - a few t...
I get the impression that this could be a nice story but I've had to give up after forcing myself to go as far as 15% of the way through. If this novel has ever been near a remotely professional editor then the author was conned.
Chapte...
Another very enjoyable story but with a few niggles, hence the four stars rather than five. Maybe it's because I was tired but the editing issues grated on me more than in the first story and, do people really generally believe that 'ear...
The month ended with another second in a series, The Bizarre Case of the Suicide Killer, a wonderfully quirky tale about a hapless ex-pat private investigator in Thailand by 
