I’m taking time out today to write this newsletter. I’ve been working hard on my newest book, and I should have the first draft done later this week. Once I get some final feedback from my beta readers, I will read through it again and do rewrites which should take about two weeks. From there the story is off to my editor for her changes and suggestions. And I’ve started the process of getting the cover created. I hope to get the book finalized and have it released in a few months. The working title: Murder by a Hundred Cuts which will be book 10 in the Jarvis Mann PI Series and direct follow-up to my award-winning book The Front Range Butcher. Be sure to watch this newsletter for more information.

Being a pantser, which is a author who essentially writes by the seat of their pants, my stories evolve while I write them. With this style of writing, I often write my characters into a corner. This can be challenging but also thrilling at the same time. We all face obstacles every day, that we don’t anticipate and we have to work through. This is the same for my characters. Unexpected events happen, though for them they can be life and death. When I write them into a corner, I often step back and decide how they would react. Sometimes it’s using their brains, others their brawn, and even a gun. And there are times when those three options fail, and those characters don’t make it out alive. Those are the events in a story that make them realistic in my mind. It can be shocking for the reader, as well as for the writer.

Here are more reviews for my most recent release, Divine Retribution.

What an ending to this Divine Devils saga! This was by far the best book in the series. I was left bewildered when Hunter got himself into what seemed like an impossible situation. How did he let this happen? And how is he going to get out of this one? The rest of the Devils are banned from helping so how is Hunter going to deal with his “mother” and the Organisation and come out of it alive? We have been left with cliffhangers from each book, questions left unanswered. This is where everything is sorted out and all threads are neatly sewn together. Twists and turns that I never expected Actions and reactions that left the reader speechless. Absolutely astounding Mr. Weir! I was gripped from the beginning to the end ……. and what an ending. All your background work and months of plotting have paid off. This book is truly a thriller – Avis

The plot is riveting, the pace is action-packed, and the characters are supremely developed. This final installment, and the entire series, is every thriller fan’s dream – Xkoqueen

Divine Retribution is book four of The Divine Devils Thriller Series. A series I suggest reading in order. You can get all four books in eBook, Paperback, or on Kindle Unlimited. You can get all four paperbacks directly from me and signed by purchasing them through my website via this link.

More reviews are coming in for the audiobook version of The Divine Devils, narrated by Phillip Polite which is available here. And I’ve hired him to work on Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book Two. The work begins later this month. Watch for updates in this newsletter on a release date once I have it.

This is my first book by this author, but after listening to this incredible episode of The Divine Devils it certainly won’t be my last. I like this author’s writing style, how there is a play on words with Hunter Divine’s name, he’s a hunter on the side of divinity, clever don’t you think? He’s on the trail of an evil antagonist., the story is id intriguing, thrilling, and chilling too, I have to say that I loved the devilish touches. It’s so easy to get lost in the story it’s written in such a way that it’s believable, even though it’s quite impossible. The story is smooth-flowing and well-written it pulled me in and gripped me from beginning to end, It’s thrilling and intriguing the characters are well-drawn and interesting and at times intense. The plotline is great and easy to follow whilst ensuring that you’re kept guessing what will happen next. I look forward to listening to more from this series. The narration is performed very well by Phillip Polite, he’s a new narrator for me but one I enjoyed listening to – LeMiliere

If you want to read or listen to previews of my books or audiobooks, I have them on my website for you to check out. For the Jarvis Mann PI Books and The Divine Devils Series, you’ll find the previews here. Just click the drop-down menu under Book Previews and select the book. For the three audiobooks, previews are available on this page.

I had the pleasure of doing the Meet The Author Podcast with Rob and Joan. I had a fabulous time talking with them both about books and writing in general. You can find it on my website via this link or on YouTube.

Here are two upcoming events for me. over the next few weeks.

Last month I started featuring other authors I’ve had the pleasure to meet. This month the author is Jodi Bowersox whom I met through the Colorado Author’s League. Jodi is an award-winning author and artist with more than 25 books for children and adults. Her novels span genres from faith fiction to suspense to time travel to sci-fi, with small town, big city, and interplanetary settings. Known for her twisty mysteries and page-turning action, even her faith fiction books are full of suspense. Her children’s books, under the name J.B. Stockings, tackle issues like personal care, responsibility, diversity, unconditional love, and just plain fun for children aged 0-10. Her latest novel, Time Agents: Complications, is a spin-off from her popular Lightning Riders time-travel series.

You can find Jodi’s books on her website where you can sign up for her newsletter, on Amazon, Etzy, and on Facebook. Be sure to check them out today!

This month there is only one Prolific Works free eBook giveaway to point you to. Gone Missing – Mystery and Thriller G.G. begins on February 15th and goes through March 15th, featuring 11 ebooks for you to download when it goes live via this link.

Since I’ve been busy on the new Jarvis Mann book, I haven’t done any work on the new series. Last month I mentioned the story involves a retired police officer who works cold cases. And I will add he travels the country in a Class A RV. For now, that is all I’ll say, but I’m excited about the possibilities of this new series as it begins to come together. I hope to work more on it after I get this latest book off to my editor. Stay tuned for more details.

That will be all for this month. Be sure to share this newsletter with anyone who loves reading mysteries and thrillers. When they sign-up, they receive an offer for a free eBook, Tracking A Shadow. If you signed up and didn’t see the offer, send me an email and I’ll get it sent to you right away.

All the best!!

R Weir