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Novelist and non-fiction author and publisher about to release FALSE TRUST, which is book 1 in the Blake Willis crime thriller series.
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2022 Wrap-up and a Promising 2023
by | Dec 21, 2022 | Uncategorized | I started writing fiction on a whim in April 2021. My goal was to improve my narrative non-fiction writing skills. I had no intent to publish the novel at that time. But I fell in love with plotting crime thrillers and kept at it. It took a lot of effort and I made mistakes along the way, but resulted in FALSE TRUST, Book 1 in the Blake Willis Thriller Series, being published in August. And here we are with a 2022 wrap-up and a promising start to 2023.
FALSE TRUST Released!
by | Aug 9, 2022 | Blake Willis Series | Thanks to all of you for signing up for the newsletter or by agreeing to be an ARC reader. For those of you have not already received the Blake Willis series bonus material, Before Blake, you can do so now. Before Blake provides the Willis family tree and backstory on Blake’s great-grandfather, Chadwick, and how he got the Scottish Barley to the US. We have been working to get FALSE TRUST published and writing FALSE START for release in early 2023.
When Writers Walk – Part 2 - Steve Shipley Author
by Steve Shipley | Apr 13, 2022 | Writing | Last week, I wrote a blog about when writers walk, and mentioned that the payback has been huge. Well, that was speculative at best as I had only started, but could foresee the benefits immediately. Now that I am five days into it, I have proof. The CS Lakin Challenge As I have fallen in love with writing, I have dedicated far less time to exercise and it was catching up with me over the last year.
When Writers Walk
Writing full time for a living can be unhealthy. And a writer’s health is paramount to their productivity and sustainability. Yet, it is a must and over the years, I have reluctantly exercised with various levels of success. As I get older, I need to focus on my health even more. I finally found an approach that works for me and improves, not diminishes, my productivity! Voice recording while hiking is providing the answer. Writing Health Me? I hate exercise! There are two reasons I despise it.
A Positive Beta Reading Experience
A lot of my author friends have had challenges with beta readers or the beta reading experience. It left them frustrated and disappointed.. That was not my experience. Not only was it encouraging in terms of a universal positive response that my novel, FALSE TRUST, is a great and engaging read, but also the quantity and quality of constructive criticism provided. Without doubt, my beta readers have contributed majorly to improving the final manuscript.
Structuring Your Novel Book Review
by Steve Shipley | Mar 17, 2022 | Writing | Author: K.M. Weiland Rating: 5-Stars I have read many outstanding books on improving my writing craft and business skills over the last year. In fact, I made a video on them that has over 30,000 views and has been well received. In that video, I recommend six books to improve your writing craft and writing business skill. K.M. Weiland’s great read, Structuring Your Novel, in my opinion, stands out as the most important and useful book on that list.
My Three Inside Writing Areas
My office is crammed to the hilt, but well organized. It also functions as my clothes closet and dressing room. Plus it houses my business and technical library. Yet, I have been able to make room for four separate writing areas. One is standing while using desktop computer, and one sitting using a laptop for my long writing sessions,. I have a separate desk area for hand writing, office tasks, and charging devices. A fourth work area is a workstation for testing things out on my Mac computer.
The Detective Book Review
Author: Anna Hackett Rating: 5-Stars Seventh Book in the great Norcross Romantic Suspense Series This series just keeps getting better and better. I think The Detective is the best so far. Part of that is the strength of the characters in the previous books reappearing. The richness of different relationships continues to grow and makes each story better. But the other thing about The Detective is the ability to relate to the hero, detective Hunt Morgan, and heroine, artist Savannah Cole.
The Silent One Book Review
Author: M K Farrar Rating: 5-Stars Second Book in the DI Erica Swift Series If you are looking for a great new detective series taking place in London, this is the series for you!. The Silent One is the second book in the DI Erica Swift series of nine books. I am thrilled to have just finished book two and eager to read the rest of the series. I enjoyed and could identify with Erica as a detective and also as a person. The challenges she faces in life, as well as on the job, are real.
Share TECH BUYER Feb 2022 - IDC Perspective - Doc # AP48657922 The Rise of Multicore: Core Banking System Transformation and the Many Ways to Be Digital By: Abstract This IDC Perspective presents a multicore framework for core banking system transformation, especially for mature and incumbent banks. The framework recognizes how these banks can introduce fourth-generation digital core banking capabilities alongside the existing and legacy core system.
Dead Horse Gap Book Review
Author: Lee Christine Rating: 5-Stars Third in the Great Detective Pierce Ryder Series Dead Horse Gap is the third book in the Detective Pierce Ryder series by Lee Christine, following Charlotte Pass and Crackenback. All take place in winter in Australia’s Snowy Mountains, adding additional challenges to solving crimes. Snow makes things tougher. Clues get covered up quickly, possibly lost forever. High-speed chases must slow down due to ice and snow.
Daughter of the Hunter Valley
by Steve Shipley | Feb 3, 2022 | Highly Recommended Read | Great Setting and Time Period! Rating: 5-stars I loved the characters, location and time period for the Daughter of the Hunter Valley. This period of Australian history is fascinating. The interactions between British adventurers, moved convicts and the Aboriginal people makes for a great read. As did the interactions between the female characters and the role they played after being transplanted to the Australian bush in the 1830s.
What Stops Us From Starting?
Stephen King’s book, On Writing, is a great read for understanding the writing mindset and picking up some writing craft skills. I purchased and read the book eight years ago, but do not remember doing so! But I noticed my Kindle version still had highlights and bookmarks embedded! It pleased me that many of the things that King recommended were things I was already doing. I guess it is because I learned a lot having read the book previously.
A Mesmerizing Memoir
I have been reading a wide range of books, understanding that I can learn from all. I admit to having had a previous aversion to reading memoirs. Some come across as self-indulgent and reek of ‘vanity press.’ That is not the case with China Blonde by Nicole Webb! This is a mesmerising memoir and well worth reading.
False Trust - Steve Shipley Author
A move from rural Minnesota to Sydney, Australia, seems like a dream come true as Blake and his high school friend Justin, decide to start a cybersecurity business together. But switching continents isn’t the only thing putting a strain on their partnership – and when loyalties and affections are divided, it’s enough to end their friendship.
Blog - Steve Shipley Author
What Stops Us From Starting? by Steve Shipley | Dec 16, 2021 | Highly Recommended Read Stephen King's book, On Writing, is a great read for understanding the writing mindset and picking up some writing craft skills. I purchased and read the book eight years ago, but do not remember doing so! But I noticed my Kindle version still had highlights and...
Pricing for Cloud-Based Core Banking Systems: Pricing Models Evolve in the New Wave of Core Banking Investment
Share TECH BUYER Mar 2021 - IDC Perspective - Doc # AP47255221 Pricing for Cloud-Based Core Banking Systems: Pricing Models Evolve in the New Wave of Core Banking Investment By: Michael AranetaAssociate Vice President, IDC Financial Insights, Steve Shipley (EXT)Independent Contractor Abstract The benefits of migrating to fourth-generation core banking and taking advantage of cloud-based, software-as-a-service (SaaS) licensing arrangements and pricing provide a large opportunity that should be...
The Top 5 Technology Trends in Indonesia Banking Industry 2020-2022
Share TECH BUYER Jan 2021 - IDC Perspective - Doc # AP47173720 The Top 5 Technology Trends in Indonesia Banking Industry 2020-2022 By: Handojo TriyantoSenior Research Manager, Michael AranetaAssociate Vice President, IDC Financial Insights, Steve Shipley (EXT)Independent Contractor Abstract The Indonesia banking industry continues to progress digital transformation by adopting 3rd Platform technologies as well as cognitive, Internet of Things (IoT), and digital core banking.
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