Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards once said something to the effect that sometimes you don’t have to write a song. You just have to be there to receive it. I feel the same way about writing a novel. The characters decide where they want to go. It’s up to the author to take them there. #writers #authors
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Jake Scott’s Journey and What’s Next
If you love a gripping mystery, a determined sleuth, and twists you’ll never see coming, the Jake Scott Mystery Series is for you.
Jake Scott was once a respected journalist. Now retired and lonely, he finds himself drawn back into danger time and again, uncovering dark secrets others would rather keep hidden.
In Searching for Truth, Jake uncovers a deadly secret buried within his own circle of breakfast friends, proving that no one is quite who they seem.
In The Guardians of Truth, he infiltrates a shady organization preying on vulnerable people, putting himself at great risk to expose their lies.
In The Secret Truth, what should have been a peaceful getaway turns into a nightmare when a deadly explosion shatters lives and uncovers a chilling plot.
And now…
Shadows of Truth on the Cruise Ship is about to set sail.
Jake thought a cruise would be the perfect escape, a chance to relax and leave danger behind. But when a murder rocks the ship, he realizes the killer is onboard, and the truth is buried somewhere in the endless ocean around them.
Will Jake find the answers before the ship docks? Or will the shadows claim another victim?
Catch up on the series now, and don’t miss the next thrilling chapter, coming this September!
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Featured in 55 Plus Magazine: Just Keep Climbing
For those who read 55 Plus Magazine, there’s an article about my book, Just Keep Climbing, in the April edition. I’m honoured to be among good company in the magazine as you can see from the cover. The magazines available at most major grocery stores or online at https://console.vpaper.ca/…/ottawa-55…/page/82/…
Those in the Ottawa area can get a signed copy of the book at Barrhaven Indigo on March 29 from 12 to 3 p.m.
Polish Rights for ‘Just Keep Climbing’ Sold
I’m delighted to announce that the Polish foreign rights for Just Keep Climbing have been sold to a publishing house in Poland. As most of you know, Just Keep Climbing features the stories of eight individuals who have overcome incredible odds to conquer their challenges. Watch for the book in Polish coming soon. In the meantime, the English version is available here:
From 5K to Ultramarathon: Karen Meades’ Inspiring Journey
Karen Meades and I did an interview on the Audio Signals Podcast a while back. It has recently been posted. See below.
Karen didn’t just challenge herself; she ran straight into the most extreme environments on the planet. From crossing the Amazon jungle, to enduring the brutal Sahara Desert, to racing through Antarctica, Karen has taken on ultramarathons that test not just the body, but the very essence of human resilience.
She wasn’t always an endurance athlete. In fact, she never even thought of herself as one. But a single decision—to run a local 5K—set her on a path that changed everything. Step by step, challenge by challenge, she discovered what she was truly capable of. She is the subject of my recent books, My Limitless Life: Karen Meades and you can hear her describe her adventures running across deserts and through jungles at the following links:
Watch the teaser video: https://lnkd.in/gjHWS7dS
Full video episode: https://lnkd.in/gjB4DJ28
Listen to the audio podcast: https://lnkd.in/g83-Pzm9
Buy My Limitless Life at https://mybook.to/MyLimitlessLife
Get 15% Off on Kilimanjaro and Beyond and Just Keep Climbing!
I have opened an online store for two of my non-fiction titles: Kilimanjaro and Beyond and Just Keep Climbing. What does that mean? It means that you can directly from me instead of the giant retailers. Your book will be delivered to your device in seconds. As a special promotion, I’m offering a 15% discount on both books. Take advantage of the offer and click on the link now!
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The Secret Truth Awaits: Buy Your Copy Here
Exciting Updates on Jake Scott’s Newest Mystery
The new year has started off with a bang. Book signings are lining up and I have a new Jake Scott mystery in the works. Jake will be on holidays this time, but he still manages to find trouble. Also, I have been guesting on a few podcasts. The next one will be recorded on January 28 from Singapore. Sadly, I don’t need to go there to record it.
Here’s one I did recently based on my book, Just Keep Climbing. The podcast goes into depth on overcoming challenges. You can check it out below. You probably have your own thoughts on overcoming challenges. If so, drop them in the comments section.
In the meantime, stay tuned for more announcements as the year goes on.
Reflecting on a Productive Year: Books and Awards
Thank you to everyone who has supported me through 2024 by buying my books, reviewing them, talking about them, or just following along. I appreciate every one of you. It has been an eventful year with the release of the third book in the Jake Scott Mystery Series, The Secret Truth, in September and My Limitless Life: Karen Meades, in December. I also released a journal as a companion to Just Keep Climbing. I’m not sure I will ever be that productive again, but I’ll be working on the next Jake Scott book with a release date of late 2025.
It has also been a year of presentations, awards, and podcast appearances. I enjoyed talking about my books and writing in front of book clubs and other audiences. Just Keep Climbing received a couple of awards and I had the opportunity to guest on a few podcasts. More are already booked for 2025.
I owe all of this to the readers who buy my books because without you I wouldn’t be doing this. While I enjoy writing, I receive extra motivation from all of you, so thank you for that. I hope you have the merriest of Christmases and that your 2025 is peaceful, joyful, and prosperous (which can be defined in many ways}.
See you in the new year!
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