Small Town Evil - The Book that Keeps On Going

     So, in case you didn't know, 5 of my books are now out in paperback form.  "An American Teacher in Taiwan," "Taiwan to Texas," "Small Town Evil," "Interstate 10," and "The Dead Ones" can all be purchased on Amazon on both paperback and digital (for the Kindle.)  "An American Teacher in Taiwan" will soon be available in libraries and bookstores everywhere, as will "Small Town Evil."

     I've been really humbled by the success of "Small Town Evil."  I've lost track of the exact number of copies it has sold, but as of this writing it's closing in on about 10,000.  It's been on the best-seller list now for a little over seven months, reaching #3 at one point (currently it's #7.)  I realize my sales aren't on the level of a Stephen King or a J.K. Rowling (or even the author of that awful "50 Shades of Grey"), but for a newcomer like me to the world of publishing, this is beyond anything I ever expected.

     For a book that didn't even start out as a book (it's based on a screenplay that I wrote in 2003), "Small Town Evil" really is the book that keeps on going.  It's currently received about 60 reviews, with 37 of those reviews being either 4 star or 5 stars.  The bulk of my negative reviews seem to focus on the ending, and how it doesn't really provide closure, or that it's too short, so I want to address that.  So...warning to those who haven't read the book yet...there may be spoilers ahead.

1. Small Town Evil is a short story, which is why it's only priced at 99 cents.  I never intended to flesh it out to a full length novel.  The only book I've even considered expanding to a full length novel would be "Interstate 10" because I think there is more to be explored in that world.  "Small Town Evil" is fairly complete as-is.  The mystery is solved.  The killer is identified.  The killer dies.  Which leads me to...

2.  The ending DOES provide closure.  We figure out exactly who Samantha was and what she wanted.  Her killer is identified, and he himself is killed at the end.  To me, that is the most important thing.  Is Jennifer still possessed by Samantha at the end?  Okay, I left that a bit ambiguous, but I didn't feel it was that important.  However, I will point out that in the original screenplay that I wrote, the answer was no, she was not still possessed.  Personally, though, I like my book ending better.  It seems like I could have saved myself several negative reviews if I had just wrapped it up completely and indicated that Jennifer was no longer possessed.  Oh well, I'm not changing it now!  :)

     Thanks again to everyone who has bought the book (or any of the other ones).  If you happen to read this blog, please feel free to comment on anything you liked (or disliked) about any of my books.

The paperback version of "Small Town Evil" can be purchased by CLICKING ON THIS LINK.

The paperback version of "An American Teacher in Taiwan" can be purchased HERE

The paperback version of "From Taiwan to Texas" can be purchased HERE

"INTERSTATE 10" on paperback can be purchased HERE

"THE DEAD ONES" on paperback can be purchased HERE

Now on Sale - BRAZIL by Errol Lincoln Uys!

A spellbinding saga on a truly epic scale that brings to life Brazil and her history."

Through the lives of two powerful families, Brazil is the first work of fiction to depict five turbulent centuries in the history of a remarkable land. From colony to kingdom, from empire to nation, Brazil is filled with memorable people living through one of the great adventures in human history.

The Cavalcantis are among the original settlers and establish the classic Brazilian plantation -- vast, powerful, built with slave labor. The da Silva family represents the second element in both contemporary and historical Brazil: pathfinders and prospectors. For generations, these adventurers have set their eyes on El Dorado, which they ultimately find in a coffee fortune at Sao Paulo.

"A masterpiece! Brazil has the feel of an enchanted virgin forest, a totally new and original world for the reader-explorer to discover. " -- L' Express, Paris

Now on Amazon Kindle and in Print. 

You can buy it on Amazon by CLICKING ON THIS LINK

Website: http://erroluys.com/BrazilPage1.htm

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Now on Sale: Verbal Communication Skills For the Entrepreneurs by Kimberly Mathews

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Book Description:

Verbal communication skills are what all successful entrepreneurs possess.  The ability to communicate on a level that endears people to trust and like you is a skill successful people own.  Although the act of communicating may seem a natural process, effective verbal communication is a technique learned.  Verbal Communication Skills for the Entrepreneurs is about communicating for success.
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I know a lot of people who can benefit from this book.  There are some people that I work with who still seem to communicate on a grade-school level.  I see this a lot with the younger kids.  I don't know if it's the declining educational system or people are just generally getting dumber (or both?)  Hopefully, instead of buying another videogame or iPod, they'll get this book instead.

You can buy it NOW on Amazon by CLICKING ON THIS LINK.  There will be a one-day free promotion for the book on August 25th, so you have no excuse to not get this book!

New "Official" Facebook Page

I just created a new "Official" Facebook page for book promotions and other related topics.  If you liked any of my books, please feel free to "Like" the page whenever you get a chance.

Here's the link:

https://www.facebook.com/kenberglundwriter

South Padre Island

Having lived in Texas now for the last 5 years, I've now seen every big city here, as well as many of the smaller ones.  South Padre Island, which I just visited recently, is definitely one of my favorites.  Other than the nice beach, it doesn't really offer much in terms of attractions, but this was the closest I ever felt to being back in California.  With the palm trees, ocean beaches, and (surprisingly) clean sand and beach, I felt like I wasn't even in Texas anymore.  We spent three days here, spending most of our time at the beach and pool.  Needless to say, it was a pretty relaxing vacation.

Now on Sale at Amazon: Word Games Pack 7 in 1 Bundle!

Product Features:

7 in 1 Game
Uses Official Scrabble Dictionary
Allows you to choose between three skill levels of Easy, Medium, and Hard
Cool Music and Sound Effects
Fast paced games that you can play almost anywhere

Product Description:

Welcome to the wild, wonderful world of word games!  Word Games Pack is a group of 7 wacky and classic word games guaranteed to entertain even the greatest of minds.  This fantastic mobile app game is perfect for people of all ages.  Not only is it fun to play, but Word Games Pack is also educational!  Strengthen your spelling skills, vocabulary, and word identification while you have a BLAST!

Word Games Pack uses words from the Official Scrabble Dictionary

WORD SEARCH
A word search with a twist!  Using words from a topic or a random list, this word search will keep players of all levels challenged.  Don't worry about getting stuck because this word search comes with a Hint button.

HANGMAN
Zombie Hangman is a uniquely animated and exciting game of hangman.  Choose your letters by tapping the interactive keyboard on the game.  Each incorrect letter is displayed on the right side of the screen, in little colorful boxes.  Carefully choose your letters!  Each incorrect letter brings the zombie closer to YOU!

WORD SHUFFLER
This crazy word game will keep you on your toes.  Similar to the game Boggle, tap and drag your finger over each little square, highlighting the letters to make words.  Letters can travel in all directions on this game so don't forget to look up, down, forward, backward, and even diagonally.  Longer words earn you more coins.  Word shuffler comes with three game board sizes.

WORD MIX
Word Mix is a vividly colored game of skill so get ready to stretch your fingers and get ready for some rapid typing!  You will be given a set of letters and a 2 minute time limit.  Your mission is to use these letters to make 3, 4, and 5 letter words.  Tap these letters to send them to their designated boxes.  Scramble your brain to find all the words.  Use the shuffle button to scramble the letters when your brain feels scrambled as well!

FALLING LETTERS
Tap the letters as they fall in order to make words.  Watch as each letter illuminates with your touch!  The longer the word, the more points you will get!  Be careful, as the letters fall, they will stack up on you and it's game over if they reach the top!

WORD DEFENDER
Protect the planet from fallen words and use a cannon to shoot the correct vowel at each word.  Watch as the vowel blasts the correct word into pieces!  Do not miss too many targets.  If 5 words crash into the planet, the planet will be destroyed!

JUMBLER
How many words can you make in 60 seconds?  Jumbler will give you a set of mixed up letters.  Hurry up and tap the letters to make a word.  Each word will give you points.  Watch as the correct words slide off the side of the screen.

This is a very fun game and you can buy it on Amazon today by CLICKING ON THIS LINK

Also, check out the developers website at www.thatssopanda.com