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Reflecting on the Journey of The Last Independence Day and What Lies Ahead for Jon Freeman
Writing my first novel, The Last Independence Day: Secession , has been a remarkable journey. As I reflect on this experience, I see how...
Raymond Niblock
Jul 63 min read


My Journey as a Self-Published Author: Navigating the Joys and Challenges of Debut Novel Success
Becoming a self-published author has been one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life. My debut novel, The Last Independence Day:...
Raymond Niblock
Dec 25, 20245 min read


Smashwords Sale
Hello, Readers! I’m excited to announce that my book, The Last Independence Day: Secession, will be available as part of a promotion on...
Raymond Niblock
Dec 2, 20241 min read


Making the rounds again.
Interest has been resurgent in The Last Independence Day: Secession , which sparked more curiosity due to the recent election. As my...
Raymond Niblock
Nov 8, 20241 min read


Smashwords Sale!
I'm running a pre-election sale on Smashwords. Click the button below!
Raymond Niblock
Sep 7, 20241 min read


Breaking out?
A big promotion is going on! https://mikemorrell.org/2024/08/the-last-independence-day-secession-raymond-niblock/?fbclid=IwZXh0bg So,...
Raymond Niblock
Aug 9, 20241 min read


The Author's Review of His Title
That's right. I reviewed my book. Why not? Rather than being completely at the mercy of everyone else, I figured my two cents were worth...
Raymond Niblock
May 25, 20241 min read


TOP 100 for Amazon Kindle - Alternative History
I'm grateful that "The Last Independence Day: Secession" is getting seen! These rankings change, it seems, minute by minute, so tomorrow,...
Raymond Niblock
May 20, 20241 min read


Video from my book talk at Fayetteville Public Library
In case you missed it, here it is!
Raymond Niblock
May 14, 20241 min read


Top 100 on Amazon for Political Fiction Category
“The Last Independence Day: Secession” just reached number 99 out of 100 in the “political fiction” genre on Amazon. It’s pretty exciting...
Raymond Niblock
May 4, 20242 min read


The Echoes of History in "The Last Independence Day: Secession"
As a lover of history and speculative fiction, I have always been fascinated by the “what ifs” of our past. My latest novel, “The Last...
Raymond Niblock
Apr 21, 20242 min read


It is tempting to let perfection become the enemy of the good, but...
Not this go around. I admit I have perfectionist "tendencies," but I try to keep them in check. My recent decision to change the cover of...
Raymond Niblock
Apr 5, 20242 min read


And some thought the novel "farfetched..."
Perhaps they did not read about a public meeting in Granbury, Texas, where a speaker by the name of Paul Brown advocated that women...
Raymond Niblock
Apr 2, 20242 min read


Poking the Bear: What I learned from a one-star review.
"[P]repare to be immersed in a shallow pool of political nonsense," he wrote under the pseudonym Dr. Dudley. Lugubrious, heavy-handed,...
Raymond Niblock
Mar 16, 20242 min read


Book Talk at Pearl’s Books
On February 29th, I had the pleasure of hosting a "book talk" at Pearl's Books in Fayetteville, marking a memorable evening. Although I'm...
Raymond Niblock
Mar 9, 20241 min read


Hardcovers direct from IngramSpark.
IngramSpark is pretty innovative. Even gave a QR code! It has been slow to get the hardcovers - usually takes about a month, but this...
Raymond Niblock
Feb 16, 20241 min read


I am grateful for the reviews!
The influx of reviews has been both encouraging and deeply appreciated. Their importance cannot be overstated, and despite the discomfort...
Raymond Niblock
Feb 3, 20241 min read
Get to know the villain, Buckshot Brandy!
In the heart of the deep South, where gospel hymns float through the air, heavy with judgment, Suzy Brandy Landers, formerly Suzy Brandy...
Raymond Niblock
Jan 25, 20243 min read


Introducing Jon Freeman, the Protagonist in "The Last Independence Day."
Beneath the Arkansas sweltering sun of a land etched with history stands Jon Freeman, a man rooted in the fertile soil of privilege and...
Raymond Niblock
Jan 13, 20243 min read


Raymond Niblock
Dec 23, 20230 min read
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