Seattle April Book Expo In March! by BJ Neblett

April in March! April in March! April in March! Read on...
Hello, it's been a while, and I do hope all have survived the crazy winter months. In my part of the woods we've had crazy amounts of rain and chilly temperatures. But I guess that is to be expected when you live in the Emerald City, Seattle. But Spring is here and warmer temperatures and blue skies are already arriving even as I write. And that is exactly what I'm here to talk about.
Spring time in Seattle means many things including Mariners Baseball and Tulips. But it also means the Spring April Book Expo, a wonderful collection of publishers and writers eager for you to sample their newest offerings. For some reason, the Expo this year will be held on Sunday, March 20. The April Book Expo will arrive on the same day as Spring, March 20, and it promises to be a celebration of the many talented writers living here in the great Northwest and elsewhere.
I will be there along with my friends and co-authors, Matt Buscemi, author and owner/publisher of Fuzzy Hedgehog Press and Alissa Berger, writer extraordinaire. My globe trotting writer partner KJ McPike will be represented along with her newest offering, Xodus. And I'll be selling and signing copies of my own romantic fantasy adventure Elysian Dreams.
The Expo runs from 11 AM til 5 PM and is being held this year at the Hugo House in Seattle's Capitol Hill district, across from Cal Anderson Park. March 20! All the details and links you need can be found below. Please make plans to attend, and be sure to stop by and say hello. I'll be the one working on my new novel Planet Alt-Sete-Nine, and Alissa will be the pretty one doing her school work and munching on Samoa Girl Scout Cookies!
There will be food trucks for snacks and the author vendors will accept you cash and credit cards.
Hugo House is Seattle's prime neighborhood center for all things writing and written, including classes, events, readings, book release parties, teen programs and more. Come on by, pick up a book or two, meet the authors and support reading!
Thanks, see you there. And see you right back here very soon with updates on my recent short stories and new novel, including a new short story included in a new anthology to be released this summer!
Peace,
BJ
April in March... that's March 20!!!

Hugo House
1634 11th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
206-320-7030
email: welcome@hugohouse.org

April Book Expo
hugohouse.org/event/april-book-expo-2/

Fuzzy Hedgehog Press
email: matt@fuzzyhedgehogpress.com

Contest, Audio Book, and Audience Participation by BJ Neblett

Hello again, it’s been a while. But never fear I’ve been putting my time to good use. Just this month I have completed two wonderful short stories (more on them coming up) and have gotten into a new novel! Thanks for all of the support and well wishes over the holidays. I hope your new year is starting off to be a great one. I especially want to take a moment to thank a couple of friends who were very supportive and helpful this past year: Matt Buscemi, a prolific and wonderful author; Kelly (KJ) McPike, another good friend and author with her first novel published this past year, “Xodus”; Joe Williams, my buddy and Thursday night meatloaf indulger. And to Alissa Berger, another terrific author, but more than that, the best bud anyone could hope to have!

As for you my loyal readers, I have a couple of surprises as well as requests. I have entered my romance novel “Never Let A Vegetarian Pack Your Lunch” (yes, it’s romance) in a contest for publication. But… I need votes in order to be considered and read! If you could take a moment and hop over to Inkitt, scroll down to find my book and then click on my book (Never Let A Vegetarian…) and vote by clicking the heart at the bottom. They may ask you to sign up, but it’s a simple process and you can just make up a name and password if you like. No salesman will call, I promise! Thanks!

Also, my short story “The Man Who Wouldn’t Die” has been made into an audio book of sorts on Youtube. The young man who did it is in high school and can use your support. You can click here: Man Who Wouldn’t Die, or on the link to the right. Once again big thanks!

I will see you very soon. Till then, as always, thanks for being there. Link, like, comment and share the love!

Peace,

BJ

New Story Release/Speaking At The Library by BJ Neblett

Hello again! I am currently buried over with new thoughts and ideas for several new short stories, fantasy and romance, as well as having started a new novel. More on these projects to come, so stay tuned. In the meantime the new issue of Paradox Ethereal Magazine is out and features one of my stories as well as a beautiful, touching story by my friend and fellow author KJ McPike titled Hands. You may remember KJ from my September 21 post announcing her new book Xodus. You can click the image to the right for the direct link to Paradox Ethereal Magazine. It is a free download for all and editor Mary Vareli does a great job with the mag. Please be sure to leave comments for her and share the link. Thanks.
This Thursday, December 10, I will be speaking at the Ballard Branch Public Library in Seattle. If you are in the area I encourage you to stop by for their wonderful monthly writers series It's About Time. It starts at 6 PM, runs about two hours, features guests speakers and open mike, and is free. I will be speaking on the art of Flash Fiction. Please come by and say hello. For more info simply click here: Ballard Public Library, It's About Time.
Finally, for a couple of new poems and a few words of inspiration and interest, click over to my poetry blog, Here For A Season. Or simply click the link to the right.
Time flies as they say... the year is nearly over. If I don't see you sooner have a very joyous and peaceful holiday season.
Peace,
BJ Neblett