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New Novel: L Extreme

Posted on April 17, 2021March 18, 2024 by LBDG

It’s been awhile but we’re back with style… Announcing the new novel by JL Civi: L Extreme! Readers of this blog know I’ve been a huge fan of Benji Hughes for years. Somewhere along the line I decided to write a novel based on his album A Love Extreme. For a reason I can’t fully recall…

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Read This If You Loved…

Posted on February 22, 2015January 28, 2022 by LBDG

A review of The Carnival at Bray by Jessie Ann Foley over at Unleashing Readers ended with this: I’m flattered by the shout-out. And I’ll probably check out The Carnival at Bray too.  

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Enumerating the Top Time Travel Stories

Posted on January 29, 2014 by LBDG

Timely Persuasion was recently named third favorite time travel story on the Enumeration Podcast! It was an honor to be named here amongst several other great time travel tales. The three hosts came up with quite a set of stories altogether. Their complete lists are covered below – but check out the full episode for…

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Fester & TP in the iBookstore

Posted on September 20, 2012November 4, 2012 by LBDG

Do you like your rock and roll with a heaping helping of time travel on the side, or just a la carte? Just in time for the big iPhone 5 launch, both “Fester” and Timely Persuasion are back on iTunes. “Fester” is there for the first time and keeps the free price; TP is back…

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“Fester” – New Short Story

Posted on September 8, 2012January 27, 2013 by LBDG

My new short story “Fester” is now available as a free eBook on Smashwords. Background: Been working on and off (mostly off) on a novel called Duty Calls for the last few years.  Inspired by a 6 week stint on jury duty, it’s mainly a tale set during the long idle times at the courthouse….

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August and Everything After

Posted on August 27, 2012August 26, 2012 by LBDG

Noticed yesterday that my Amazon KDP exclusivity period ends August 30th.  Since I got caught sleeping, you win! The Kindle edition of Timely Persuasion is once again free on Amazon from 8/27-8/30.  Last chance (maybe…) to get the greatest rock and roll time travel novel of all time for the low low price of $0….

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First Anniversary, Four Years Later

Posted on February 29, 2012March 24, 2024 by LBDG

Time flies. Timely Persuasion was released the last time February 29th rolled around, so I suppose today’s the day to celebrate on the authentic intercalary date. Sincere words of thanks and praise go out to everyone who bought/read/reviewed/referenced TP over the last 4 years. Books are written to be read (sorry, Jeff Tweedy), and each…

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Read an eBook Week 2011 – Free TP at Smashwords

Posted on March 6, 2011 by LBDG

It’s that time of year again.  Read an eBook Week (or as I like to call it, Bob Zonis appreciation week). Same deal as last year.  Timely Persuasion is available for free via Smashwords.com if you use coupon code RE100 at checkout.  Works in a variety of formats including Kindle, iPad/iPhone, Sony Reader, etc. Timely Persuasion…

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Nick Hornby, Audrey Niffenegger & Me

Posted on December 24, 2010December 24, 2010 by LBDG

I’d call it an early Xmas present, but this review from Goodreads was actually posted in June and I managed to miss it. The Nick Hornby / Audrey Niffenegger comparison is quite flattering 🙂 I’ve always referred to Timely Persuasion as a rock and roll time travel novel, and this nails both sides of that coin. I…

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Free TP eBooks for Read an eBook Week

Posted on March 8, 2010 by LBDG

In honor of the annual Read an eBook Week celebration I’m offering free copies of Timely Persuasion via Smashwords.com through 3/13/10. Enter coupon code “RFREE” at checkout on the Smashwords site to pick up your copy in a variety of formats including Kindle, Sony Reader, Palm, etc. Timely Persuasion @ Smashwords.com If you do check…

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