New Book New Story by BJ Neblett

I know I have been remiss in my writing here, but that is only because I have been busy writing... as in new short stories and a new book. Actually the book is a trilogy, with book one tentatively planned for release later this year. Titled Planet Alt-Sete-Nine, the release is scheduled to coincide with the release of Nemesis, the second book in the Astralis Trilogy by my friend and fellow author KJ McPike.
You remember KJ as the author of Xodus, book one in her excellent series. She was featured in this blog on September 21, 2015, titled New Must Read From A New Author. KJ is working hard on book two, Nemesis, and Xodus has met with tremendous acceptance. As a matter of fact, on Saturday, April 30, 2016, KJ will be receiving a First Place Category Award from the very prestigious Paranormal Awards for Supernatural Fiction for Xodus. Congrats KJ! Click on the links to check out KJ McPike and Xodus on Amazon and KJ's home page.
Meanwhile, besides busy with my own trilogy, Planet Alt-Sete-Nine, I have a number of short stories under my belt already for this year. One I am particularly proud of Rain At The Intersection Of Tomorrow, is a featured story in a forthcoming anthology from Fuzzy Hedgehog Press. Beyond The Hedge will be released July 1, 2016, but you can check it out right now and pre-order from Amazon by clicking this link or the image to the right. Beyond The Hedge will feature my story along with stories from some very talented writers including my dear friend Alissa Berger. You will remember Alissa being featured along with myself in the July 2015 edition of eFiction Magazine with her story Unaccomplished.
Beyond The Hedge has already started quite a buzz as well as receiving a number of per-orders, placing it high in Amazon's rankings, so be sure to get your order in soon.
A couple of final notes. As publication of Planet Alt-Sete-Nine nears I will post a chapter here to whet your appetite. Also, KJ McPike, Alissa Berger and I will be attending Westercon in Portland, Oregon, the weekend of July 1 thru 4. We'll all be at the Fuzzy Hedgehog Press table along with writer and Fuzzy Hedgehog Press publisher Matt Buscemi. I'll write more as the date draws nearer. But mark it down on your calendars, and plan on stopping by and saying hello to some of your favorite authors.
Peace,
BJ Neblett

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