From now until June 25th, there is a book giveaway for my latest novel In Jerry’s Corner on GoodReads. Four readers will win a copy of the signed novel. You can enter via the link below:
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/325858-in-jerry-s-corner
Published by Dream’s Edge Publishing, my latest work of fiction is now on the market!
In Jerry’s Corner is the story of a life under observation, and the mysterious person who is always with Jerry. Filled with humor, surprises and (frankly) humanity, In Jerry’s Corner is many things- magic realism, science fiction, post-modern, romance, comedy, family drama, etc. For me, it is at its heart my attempt to say through fiction what it means to be human and live a life here on this spinning planet.
Here is the back cover description:
Ever since Jerry Sleight was a baby, Bill was there.
Bill is tall, quiet, unblinking and green. He is in the northwest corner of every room Jerry visits and only Jerry can see him.
It might sound strange, but Bill is an alien from a planet without a name and his task is to watch a human life from beginning to end. But why he is observing Jerry, and what does he hope to see? Only Bill knows the true answers to the mystery.
Filled with laughter and surprises, Jerry’s days with Bill will represent all of humanity and the impact a life can have, not just on others but on an entire world and universe.
In Jerry’s Corner is about the importance of a single life… and the amazing green individual watching it all take place.
In Jerry’s Corner can be found now on Amazon both in paperback and eBook format!
Here are the links for the new version:
In Jerry’s Corner on Amazon USA
In Jerry’s Corner on Amazon UK
I hope you will check it out soon. Thanks for reading!
In a house on a dusty street, there was a quiet stranger.
Young Jerry Sleight never knew the stranger was there, nor did his parents. Of course, being only a few months old, little Jerry had no good reason to notice anything besides lights and the smile of his mother. For his parents though, the reason was basically that the stranger was invisible, hovering, and silent. And who looks for something unseen and unheard?
The stranger’s job was to observe and observe he did. He watched the parents feed, change, and fawn over the infant. He was there for each cry and each laugh. His time was passed floating in the northwest corner of the rooms, taking note of everything around Jerry (height, weight, reactions, etc.), watching as each day passed into another and another and another. Until a day came when the stranger decided to introduce himself…
Hey readers! Interested in reading something very new? Unpredictable? My latest novel In Jerry’s Corner is available as an ebook for only 99 cents for a limited time!
Published by KGGH Press, In Jerry’s Corner is the story of a life, but this is unlike anything else out there. I am really proud of this novel and the paths it takes. My aim in the book was to do something very different…and… well… you will have to check it out and see. And really for 99 cents, how can you say no? This is cheaper than most songs on iTunes, people!
I can’t guarantee when this kind of sale will happen with the book again, but this is for a limited time. Grab a copy, buy it for a friend or a loved one. If you have read the book and liked it, please tell someone. I would love for more people to discover Jerry and Bill.
Here is the back cover description:
Ever since Jerry Sleight was a baby, Bill was there. Bill is tall, quiet, unblinking and green. He is in the northwest corner of every room Jerry visits and only Jerry can see him.
It might sound strange, but Bill is an alien from a planet without a name and his task is to watch a human life from beginning to end. But why he is observing Jerry, and what does he hope to see? Only Bill knows the true answers to the mystery.
Filled with laughter and surprises, Jerry’s days with Bill will represent all of humanity and the impact a life can have, not just on others but on an entire world and universe.
In Jerry’s Corner is about the importance of a single life… and the amazing green individual watching it all take place.
Thanks for reading and please snag a copy of my latest book! Cheers!
There are only a few days left to snag a copy of my book, In Jerry’s Corner, for just 99 cents. What are you waiting for? Get on it people! (Oh, let me say that nicer, it would be really smashing if you do grab a copy of it. Thank you!)
You can grab your copy here: https://amzn.to/2OIxYbu
Published by KGHH Press, In Jerry’s Corner is the story of a very special friendship and the power of an individual to impact not only the people around them, but the universe. I am really proud of this work and I am asking for you to give it a shot. I promise you will not be disappointed. It is unpredictable and very unique, not something often promised in today’s book world.
Here is the back cover description:
Ever since Jerry Sleight was a baby, Bill was there. Bill is tall, quiet, unblinking and green. He is in the northwest corner of every room Jerry visits and only Jerry can see him.
It might sound strange, but Bill is an alien from a planet without a name and his task is to watch a human life from beginning to end. But why he is observing Jerry, and what does he hope to see? Only Bill knows the true answers to the mystery.
Filled with laughter and surprises, Jerry’s days with Bill will represent all of humanity and the impact a life can have, not just on others but on an entire world and universe.
In Jerry’s Corner is about the importance of a single life… and the amazing green individual watching it all take place.
You can check out an excerpt on my website here, but why do that when you can just start reading now. Grab your copy on Amazon today!
Hello everyone. My latest novel In Jerry’s Corner has been out for a month. Have you checked it out? What did you think? Uh huh? Really? You don’t say…
Anyway, it is discussed in the latest issue of Black Books ezine! You can snag a copy on Amazon (free for those with Kindle unlimited- those lucky, lucky people).
AMAZON UK:
AMAZON USA:
Okay, now for those that have not grabbed my latest novel, read it, or reviewed it… Well… I am looking at you and my eyes are doing that beady eye thing that scares my kids. You can grab a copy on Amazon here-
On Amazon’s US Site– https://amzn.to/2OIxYbu
On Amazon UK Site– https://amzn.to/2U7zcCO
Remember, it is free for Kindle Unlimited. For the rest of us it is incredibly well-priced (some would call it a steal… I will call it a steal) at $2.99 for ebook and $10.99 for the beautiful paperback copy.
I hope you will check it out… and check out the ezine… and tell a friend… and maybe throw me a review on Goodreads or Amazon… and buy it as a present for friends, family members, and enemies (it could help release tension).
My new novel is available via amazon.com right now! But for those with Kindle Unlimited they can snag a copy free right now!
On Amazon’s US Site– https://amzn.to/2OIxYbu
On Amazon UK Site– https://amzn.to/2U7zcCO
For the rest of us, the price is really great. $2.99 for the ebook and just $10.99 for the paperback (I’m a print guy, myself. It looks super great!)
Published by KGHH Press, In Jerry’s Corner is the story of a very unique friendship and the power of an individual to impact not only the people around them, but the universe. Here is the back cover description:
It might sound strange, but Bill is an alien from a planet without a name and his task is to watch a human life from beginning to end. But why he is observing Jerry, and what does he hope to see? Only Bill knows the true answers to the mystery.
Filled with laughter and surprises, Jerry’s days with Bill will represent all of humanity and the impact a life can have, not just on others but on an entire world and universe.
In Jerry’s Corner is about the importance of a single life… and the amazing green individual watching it all take place.
You can check out an excerpt on my website here.
“In a house on a dusty street, there was a quiet stranger.”
Today, I am proud to announce that my new book, In Jerry’s Corner is out! My latest work has been released to the world and I can’t wait for you to read it.
You can grab the ebook for your Kindle and print copy of the work on Amazon today. If you have Kindle Unlimited, it is free. You just need to select it. Here are the links-
On Amazon’s US Site– https://amzn.to/2OIxYbu
On Amazon UK Site– https://amzn.to/2U7zcCO
Published by KGHH Press, In Jerry’s Corner is the story of a very unique friendship and the power of an individual to impact not only the people around them, but the universe. Here is the back cover description:
It might sound strange, but Bill is an alien from a planet without a name and his task is to watch a human life from beginning to end. But why he is observing Jerry, and what does he hope to see? Only Bill knows the true answers to the mystery.
Filled with laughter and surprises, Jerry’s days with Bill will represent all of humanity and the impact a life can have, not just on others but on an entire world and universe.
In Jerry’s Corner is about the importance of a single life… and the amazing green individual watching it all take place.
You can check out an excerpt on my website here.
This was a work of love, I have fought for for the last four years. I really hope you will grab a copy and meet Bill and Jerry. Thank you for reading!
Okay, you can probably tell from the title of this quick post that I am a little excited. On Friday (May 3), my new book, In Jerry’s Corner, will be hitting the shelves! A little scifi, a little fantasy, a little magical realism, but a whole lotta love…
You can grab the ebook for your Kindle and print copy of the work on Amazon today. Here are the links-
On Amazon’s US Site– https://amzn.to/2OIxYbu
On Amazon UK Site– https://amzn.to/2U7zcCO
Published by KGHH Press, In Jerry’s Corner is the story of a very unique friendship and the power of an individual to impact not only the people around them, but the universe. Here is the back cover description:
Ever since Jerry Sleight was a baby, Bill was there. Bill is tall, quiet, unblinking and green. He is in the northwest corner of every room Jerry visits and only Jerry can see him.
It might sound strange, but Bill is an alien from a planet without a name and his task is to watch a human life from beginning to end. But why he is observing Jerry, and what does he hope to see? Only Bill knows the true answers to the mystery.
Filled with laughter and surprises, Jerry’s days with Bill will represent all of humanity and the impact a life can have, not just on others but on an entire world and universe.
In Jerry’s Corner is about the importance of a single life… and the amazing green individual watching it all take place.
You can check out an excerpt on my website here.
ALSO, there is a book giveaway underway right now on Goodreads.com. Five lucky readers will win an autographed copy of my book. You can enter below:
Giveaway ends May 05, 2019.
See the giveaway details
at Goodreads.
Giveaway ends May 05, 2019.
See the giveaway details
at Goodreads.
Now through May 5, 2019, there is a book giveaway on GoodReads.com for my latest novel, In Jerry’s Corner! FIVE will win an autographed copy of the book. You can enter by clicking the link above or by visiting this page- https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/291958-in-jerry-s-corner
In Jerry’s Corner will be released on May 3, but you can still discover my new book.
Here is the back cover description for the book:
Ever since Jerry Sleight was a baby, Bill was there. Bill is tall, quiet, unblinking and green. He is in the northwest corner of every room Jerry visits and only Jerry can see him.
It might sound strange, but Bill is an alien from a planet without a name and his task is to watch a human life from beginning to end. But why he is observing Jerry, and what does he hope to see? Only Bill knows the true answers to the mystery.
Filled with laughter and surprises, Jerry’s days with Bill will represent all of humanity and the impact a life can have, not just on others but on an entire world and universe.
In Jerry’s Corner is about the importance of a single life… and the amazing green individual watching it all take place.
In Jerry’s Corner is available for preorder now:
On Amazon’s US Site– https://amzn.to/2OIxYbu
On Amazon UK Site– https://amzn.to/2U7zcCO
The release of my latest novel In Jerry’s Corner is getting closer! Just yesterday, I received my copies from the publisher. I think every author does a picture like this with their new book. Who am I to break a tradition?
Yeah, I’m super happy with it. (And I hope you will be too.)
Below I am sharing for the first time an excerpt from “Ten” of In Jerry’s Corner. At this point in the story, Jerry is ten and he has an invisible friend named Bill. Bill is green and dressed like a superhero…
You can preorder a copy a copy of In Jerry’s Corner on Amazon today.
I hope you enjoy this snippet from my new book.
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An Excerpt from “Ten”
When Jerry opened his eyes, Bill was over him, his face a little too close to Jerry’s. Good morning. How about we go to the library today?
Jerry rolled away from Bill. “I still have a pile of books to read from our last visit.”
I would like to visit a new library, Bill said.
Jerry moaned, “Super Bill…”
It is necessary for my research. Bill waved his hands and one of the pencils on Jerry’s desk rose in the air, along with a small notepad. They both landed in front of Jerry on the bed. Take note, Bill said.
Fifteen minutes later, Jerry was downstairs. His mom was in the kitchen making pancakes. He knew where his father was, they both did. After drinking he snored like a beast, and they knew all the problems that would occur if he was to wake before he was ready. It always reminded Jerry of the stories about waking a sleeping bear. His father was the bear and he and his mother were stuck in the cave with him.
Even though Jerry knew the routine, his mom felt she still had to say something. “Dad just needs to sleep, so let’s try to be quiet. Pancakes?”
Jerry nodded, and his mom brought him a plateful at the table. She kissed the top of his head. “Maybe we should get out of the house so he can sleep in peace? What do you think?”
Jerry looked to Bill in his corner and sighed. “Maybe we can go to a library?”
“We just went last weekend.”
“Yeah, but I want to go to one we haven’t been to before.”
His mom whispered, but there was a hint of humor in her voice. “I think we’ve been to all of them in the area, Jerry.”
Jerry pulled a piece of paper out of his back pocket. “I wrote down the address.”
His mom took the piece of paper, a little surprised and impressed at the same time.
“There are directions too. It opens at 10.”
***
“Mom, I don’t want to do baseball anymore.” Jerry said, while looking out the car window.
“You just had a bad game, Jerry.”
“I’ve had three years of bad games, mom.”
“Sports teach a lot of things. Teamwork, fair play… It’s good you stay in, alright?” Jerry’s mom looked down at the directions from Jerry and made a turn.
“It’s just not fun for me. It’s boring.”
Jerry’s mom gave a small smile. “It can be a little boring, yes.”
Jerry looked at his mom in the driver’s seat. “Plus, the other kids care so much more than me. Dad cares so much more than me. They all do. I don’t think any of them wants me there.”
“I’m pretty sure your dad would be disappointed if you did quit.”
“Can we at least talk about it?” He was pleading now.
She sighed. “He’s the assistant coach, Jerry. He needs to be there. It would be odd for him to be there without you being there too.”
Jerry couldn’t stop himself. It was like everything he had wanted to say for years was coming out all at once. “But he signed me up, I didn’t ask to play. Sometimes I think dad loves that stupid game more than me.”
His mom took a quick glance at him. “You know that’s not true.”
Jerry turned back to looking out the window and saw Bill standing on the corner. Noticing Jerry’s gaze, Bill pointed in the direction they needed to go. Jerry stuck his tongue out at him.
As the car moved forward, Jerry’s mom said, “It’s only a few more weeks. Let’s just get through the next few games and talk about it afterwards, okay?”
***
Bill called it “collecting” but to Jerry it was something more magical. It was as if, for a second, all of the characters in all of the stories in the library came alive and breathed one great breath together.
The collecting would begin with Bill moving quickly to the center of the building. He would then raise his long arms much like a pastor welcoming parishioners into a church. Every word had a home with him, every single one. He was calling them all to him.
Then, like a stream of wind, there would be a rustle through each book. No matter the shelf, none would be missed. Each page in the building would feel that breeze. If a person was sitting at a table reading, he would have to grab his book in that second, to keep from losing the page. A few librarians would look around quickly, wondering if a window had been opened.
And then it was done. Each collecting would be the same, and it never lasted more than a second. Jerry liked to call it the breath of literature.
“Did you read them all again?” Jerry whispered to Bill. His mother was already browsing through the movies.
I have collected the information, yes.
“I’d like a few books on drawing comic books. Which books would you recommend I check out?”
I will show you.
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You can learn more about my new book on this page- https://sdsouthard.com/in-jerrys-corner/. Grab a copy of the book today.
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