Another week has passed, and while my ebook An Irish Mystery is still waiting to go live on Draft2Digital’s retail and library partners, plenty of exciting things have been happening — both in writing and in life!
👶 Welcoming a New Grandchild
On Sunday, 31st August, my daughter gave birth to her first child — and my wife and I welcomed our second grandchild into the world. A beautiful baby boy with a full head of brown hair (just like his mum had), weighing 9lbs. Both mum and baby are doing really well, and we couldn’t be happier.
💌 Newsletter Update — Book 2 Reveal
On 1st September, my monthly newsletter went out. If you’re not already part of the community, you can [sign up here].
Last month I revealed the title of Book 2 in the Newman Adventure series: An American Treasure. This month, I shared the blurb — giving my subscribers the first look at what Cedric and his team are chasing this time…
🏴☠️ An American Treasure – The Blurb
A LEGENDARY FORTUNE BURIED BY WAR
A RELENTLESS RIVAL WITH A DEADLY OBSESSION
A RACE AGAINST TIME ACROSS AMERICAN SOIL
In 1863, Mosby’s Rangers — the Confederacy’s elusive guerrillas — executed a daring raid, seizing a vast fortune of Union valuables. Concealed and lost to the chaos of war, its legend has persisted for more than a century, whispering of untold riches: heirlooms, silver, and precious artifacts.
Now, billionaire adventurer Cedric Newman embarks on his most perilous quest yet: to unearth the elusive Confederate treasure. But a ruthless rival shadows his every move, turning the hunt into a deadly race.
Who will claim the legendary hoard first? And what desperate lengths will they go to possess the ultimate American Treasure?
👉 Expect cryptic clues, high-stakes adventure, dangerous conflict, and an antagonist who will stop at nothing.
📖 An Irish Mystery – New Blurb & Cover Questions
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a blog post titled: Is My Book What You Think It Is? (And a 1-Star Rating Got Me Thinking...)
That question is still on my mind. My original blurb (written by my publisher) described the book as having “cozy twists.” A few people pointed out this might confuse readers, making it sound like a cozy mystery instead of what it really is: a historical adventure thriller.
So, An Irish Mystery now has a brand-new blurb that better reflects the story. You can read it on my [Amazon page].
But that’s not all — I’m also seriously considering a new cover design. My current cover doesn’t fully capture the genre I’m writing in. I want my books to sit on the same shelf as Clive Cussler and James Rollins: fast-paced historical thrillers with adventure at the core.
The issue? The paperback cover currently has the old blurb printed on the back. If I change the front, I’ll need to change the back too. And since Book 2’s cover hasn’t been revealed yet, I may need to rethink both at the same time.
👉 What do you think? Does the current cover say “mystery set in Ireland” — or “adventure thriller”? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
📈 Blog Growth & Thank You
Last month was my best month ever on this blog, with three times more traffic than my previous record. That means a lot — thank you for reading, sharing, and following along on this journey.
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