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Interview with Ken Decroo, author of Almost Human

Many thanks to Dwanlizjones of Inspiration with an Attitude for an excellent interview and review of my novel, Almost Human.

Lessons From the Road: “Pay It Forward”

Shade Tree Mechanics-- GS Giants style — Shade Tree Mechanics– GS Giants style

Tammy and I had just come out of a long ride on backcountry dirt trails in the Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming when I first noticed a fog of oil wetting the dusty surface of the rear drive on my BMW R1200GSA adventure motorcycle. Clearly, my outer seal was failing.

I was so intent on running a mental inventory of tools and parts needed for the repair that I had not noticed the man standing beside me. Apparently, he had come out of the RV, with a BMW motorcycle in tow, parked at the pump in front of me. Almost on cue, just as I had come to the realization that I didn’t have the parts to make the repair the man said, shaking his head, “That’s not good—You won’t get very far with that. Do you have the part?” Continue reading “Lessons From the Road: “Pay It Forward””

Still Alive and Adventuring!

Came out of the Bush and found a brewery!

Tammy and I are alive and well adventuring. We have been on dirt in the Big Horn Mountains in Wyoming and finally (or reluctantly) came out to find connectivity. We’ve been offline for awhile and loving it. Headed South from Billings, Montana the long way. Working on getting lost. All my book signings are done for this trip. Just found out the book is selling really well! Should be home in about a week or so unless something interesting comes up. I will be posting many Lessons From the Road when I get home and can download and recharge.

Second Edition is Now Available!

The Beauty and the Beast! Thanks to Kat Gallego for providing the beauty!

The second edition of Almost Human is now available from Barnes and Noble and Amazon.

I’ve cleaned up after the proofreaders of the first edition.

Autographed copies of Almost Human can be purchased directly.

Shipping and handling listed in PayPal is for the USA (excluding Alaska and Hawaii). International shipping will vary.

For information on book readings, signings and sparkling discussions go the my Amazon Author Page.

I Survived My First Book Signing at Del Rio Vineyards and Winery in Gold Hill, Oregon!

I just finished my first book signing and loved it. The poeple were wonderful and the wine was rich. The questions were very thoughtful leading me to the back story that inspired Almost Human; and some were so persceptive they got me thinking of the direction of my sequel, More Than Human. Many thanks to Hugh and Suzie Schoonover and the people at Del Rio for hosting this. I’m definitely less anxious about my next one in Billings!

What the Hell is a Book Signing/reading?

My friend, Jason, sent the perfect photo of how I read! Pacifico is a great “learning aid.”

Tomorrow, Sunday, July 12, at 3pm, I will do my first book signing/reading at Del Rio Vineyards and Winery in Gold Hill, Oregon.

I honestly don’t have a clue of what you do at one of these things. My agent was not much help as she suggested I “just be myself and sell books.”

I have to say that all the marketing part of the publishing business is a real mystery to me. I didn’t realize how much time I would be pulled away from writing my sequel, More than Human, to fulfill obligations that were in the “small print.” While it will be exciting to meet people in person who have read my book, Almost Human, I am really nervous about doing this as I am completely out of my element. It borders on embarassing to me.

I plan to give the backstory of what inspired me to write the novel and some of what is behind the characters. Maybe talk about the craft of writing and answer questions if there are any.

I would love advice and suggestions. My reading is at 3pm tomorrow. HELP!

A Novel 30 Years in the Making – Mountain News : Mountain Living

A Novel 30 Years in the Making – Mountain News : Mountain Living.

First Edition of Almost Human has Sold Out!

Advanced copies of Almost Human have arrived! — 13 first editon copies of Almost Human are left

The First Edition of Amost Human has sold out! I have 13 copies left over from a book signing that the publiher authorized me to sell rather than send back.

The next edition will be available soon according to my publisher. I am working on the revisions to the galleys for the next editon presently. I’m cleaning up after the proofreaders!