Oh Yeah, My Novel's Out!

Did I mention my novel, Badge of Lies is out? I couldn't be more psyched about it. It's out in both e-version and paperback.

Check it out on Amazon here.

It's been a long journey getting this book published, and I'm thrilled I found a great home with my publisher, Pro Se Press and all the editorial staff who have helped usher the manuscript into people's hot little hands.

I hope everyone who wishes to buys a copy and enjoys the ride!

DIS 75 Gets Penultimate

Episode 75 of the Dark InSpectre is now online, in which our hero and the bad guy finally settle their differences, permanently.

Here’s an excerpt:

Suddenly I was back in my own body, staring up at Heske, who was looking around, fear and uncertainty on his face. Then his features started shifting. It was like each persona forced itself to the surface for an instant, replaced with another, and I realized this was how they were fighting. Alone, none of them was strong enough to keep Heske submerged. But together…

Check the episode here.

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DIS 74 Faces the Fire

Episode 74 of the Dark InSpectre faces the fire.

Here's an excerpt. Just two episodes left!!\\

There was a buzz and a fizzle. And then nothing. Heske looked at the gun, then he looked at me, eyes narrowing.

I swallowed. My first thought was that my old buddy Hank would be sorely disappointed in me for screwing up the trick he’d taught me. My second thought was that it was time for plan B. I dropped into a crouch and rushed at Heske, lowering my shoulder as he tossed the gun aside and reached for his knife. My shoulder met his mid-section in the same instant I felt a hot pain lance through my gut.

Shit's Gettin Real

Saw a blurb on the Pro Se Facebook page about a novel by one Jason Kahn. Seems like it will be unleashed the first week in June. That's right, my book's bout to drop! In the meantime, Pro Se Publications is going to do some promotion and try and get a few reviews. I'm doing the same. I'm starting by running a few review web sites by my editor at Pro Se, and if she's cool with them, she'll send me a digital copy that I can submit around. Time to drum up some press and spread the buzz. Woohoo!

Cover Up!

This looks like the official cover of my novel. It's coming. Get ready.

Episode 73 Online!

Episode 73 of the Dark InSpectre is now online, in which our hero finds Mary a bit tied up at the moment.

Here’s an excerpt:

I reached the upper floor and moved down the dark hallway toward the light spilling through the half opened doorway at the end of the corridor. I passed the kids’ rooms, swearing to myself I’d be back for Ian and Collin soon. Then I was at the door, willing myself to keep going, to override the paralyzing fear at what would happen if I screwed this up.

I nudged the door open with my toe and in one motion swung into the room, pivoting to the right as I pointed the gun straight ahead, ready to fire away.

What I saw made me freeze in my tracks, my blood running cold.

Check the episode here.

Just 3 Episodes Left!

Gettin' my Head Shot

I finally, finally, after a long time spent wishing I had done this, have arranged to get a professional photo of myself. As I have published a number of short stories, I am asked every once in a while for a head shot, and I don't really have one and instead send some picture I've taken of myself with my own camera or phone. But now that I actually have a novel coming out, it's time. I'm using someone who did the head shots for my wife's office for their web site. The photographer is a real pro and we spoke for like a half an hour yesterday. She told me the different options for what to wear, how long the session will last, etc. The whole price tag is under $1,000, which my wife was fine with. And since she's the arbiter of what we can afford, I'm fine with that too! The shoot is taking place in some Manhattan office space in about two weeks at a location that's extremely convenient to my work.

I have to say that I am very glad to be doing this. It's something I've wanted to do for a while, and now with a book coming out, I'll need it for promotional purposes, my Amazon author page, Goodreads author page, etc.

And especially now that....the editor at my publishing house wants to see the Dark InSpectre! Yes! As I said previously, I pitched the series to her now that I've written the last episode. And she wants to take a look! So I'm gong to put all the episodes together in one document. Counting both story arcs, that's 93 episodes. Yeah, quite a lot! Then I'm going to give it a quick read through to add in all the language my original publisher wouldn't allow (read: cursing), and of course sex up the sex scene.

What I don't know is how this will affect any audio version they may want. I'm already narrating the existing series for the Rockland, Maine radio station that's airing them. If Pro Se Press wants an audio version, too, will I have to re-record after it goes through editing? We'll see, but that's a minor concern. I'm so psyched at the possibility of the series coming out in book form. I've been working on the thing for like 5 years, and in my humble opinion it's probably the best, coolest story I've written.

And in other news....my editor tells me that Badge of Lies is on the docket for publication and she expects to see it within the next month! Now, I'm not exactly sure what that means in terms of hitting stores, etc, but I know good news when I hear it. My f#$*ing novel is coming out! So f@#% yeah!