Hey there, not to toot my own horn or anything, but I received a nice write-up about my book in the latest edition of LEO Weekly, and to be included in the same article as these two really impressive, and a couple of my favorite, Kentucky writers–J.H. Markert and Frank X Walker–is an honor. You can check the article out here! (Okay, toot, toot!)
Announcements
Podcast
Hello my friends and Happy October 1st! It’s hard to believe we’re entering the final quarter of 2024–time really flies when you’re marketing and promoting your debut novel LOL! Speaking of which, I recently appeared on the “Vroom Vroom Veer” podcast with Jeff Smith to share my story of how recovering from a serious illness led to me eventually veering out of the vroom vroom lane to pursue my passion for writing. You can listen to it HERE on your favorite podcast streaming service. Take care everyone!
Novel/Chapbooks
I’m excited to share the 5-star review for my novel, THE THING ABOUT MY UNCLE, from Big Al’s Books & Pals! Check it out HERE. Also, I’ve reduced the e-book price of all my short story collections to 99 cents. You can check those out HERE. Have a great rest of the week!
Novel
Hello my friends, and Happy Publication Day! What I started writing four years ago from ideas I had even longer than that, my debut novel, THE THING ABOUT MY UNCLE, is available now wherever you buy your books!
Novel
Happy Monday everyone! On this, the eve of the release of my debut novel, THE THING ABOUT MY UNCLE, I’ve posted my list of the five best coming-of-age, slow burn thrillers at the book website Shepherd. Check it out at the link below, and then tomorrow, check out my coming-of-age, slow burn thriller! https://shepherd.com/best-books/coming-of-age-slow-burn-thrillers
Announcement
Hi everyone, and Happy Monday! In advance of the release of my debut novel, The Thing About My Uncle, on August 20, I did an interview with YAdudebooks where I talk about myself and my writing (two of my favorite topics!). You can check it out HERE. And speaking of my writing, anyone interested in reading my essay, “Who’s the Old Guy on the Skateboard?” can do so when Chicken Soup for the Soul: Just Say Yes, comes out tomorrow!
Fiction
I’m excited to announce that my short story, “Dead Rock Stars,” has been awarded Honorable Mention in this year’s Literary LEO fiction contest. I really like the subtlety of this story (if I say so myself), and it’s included in my collection, All The Things She Says. Check it out HERE, along with other winning stories!
Novel
Hello, my friends, and Happy Wednesday! I have some exciting news to share, as I reveal the cover art and release date of my debut novel–THE THING ABOUT MY UNCLE–available August 20, 2024 from BHC Press. It’s a coming-of-age thriller, told from the POV of a 14-year-old boy who gets kicked out of school for having a gun in his backpack so his frazzled single mother sends him to the hollers of eastern Kentucky to live with his reclusive uncle. Through their time together, family secrets are spilled and family bonds are formed, leading up to an exciting conclusion. (I can’t say more because I don’t want to give anything away–but trust me, it’s a real page-turner!)
Pre-orders will be happening soon, so stay tuned…
Fiction
Hello my friends, and Happy Saturday – or as they say here in Louisville on this first Saturday in May, Happy Derby! Apropos of this day, I’ve posted a new short story on my Medium page, “Derby Hat.” And over at Bright Flash Literary Review, I have another new short story, “Alligator.” Both of these are based on characters from my collection, All The Things She Says, which just received a four-star review from Big Al’s Books and Pals that you can read here. So that’s it for now, have a nice weekend, and may all your horses finish in the money!
Chapbook
Hello my friends and, ugh, Happy Tax Day here in the States. To try and take the sting out of that, I’ve put the e-book version of my short story collection, All The Things She Says, on sale this week for just $1.99 at Amazon. And on my Medium page, I’ve released a new short story, “Skyscrapers,” that’s based on characters from that book, and which might someday find its way into an expanded edition. (And by the way, you’ll see a little widget by my name now that identifies me as a verified Book Author!) So I hope that helps, and have a great rest of the week!
Peter J. Stavros 