Writing

As many of you know, writing is one of my hobbies.  I read years ago that  it’s helpful to start a hobby as you age that’s new and something you’re not too good at - something that requires learning.

Well, I never was a good writer, but I did keep a journal for years and enjoyed making entries.  I joined a writer’s group in Mooresville and wrote short stories, then novels.  So far I’ve published (self-published)  four novels.  Two are historical fiction and two are sci-fi novels.

I’m pleased that I write better than when I started; I got a huge amount of satisfaction when I published my books, but it’s good that I didn’t quit my day job - if I had had one.  While I received positive comments about my two sci-fi books, sales have been disappointing.  My latest book, “Star Song: The Mystery of the Sphere”, published in March, 2016 is near the bottom of the Amazon’s bestseller list.  That’s not too good.

Oddly, the book about the orange groves in Citra, Florida, where I grew up, have outsold the sci-fi books by many times.  After several years, I still get deposits in my checking account from Amazon, mostly from the Turkey Grove series.

What’s next?  I ended Star Song in a way to support a sequel and have actually gotten emails suggesting storylines for the sequel.  But that’s going to have to wait.

My next project is the final Turkey Grove book - “Farewell Turkey Grove.”  I started it several months ago and I’m enjoying the research and recollections from the past.  I expect it’s about a year away from publication.

Check out my website:  lemasterswordware.com.  All my books are listed with a link to Amazom.com and my blog.  If you do read one of my books, please write a review.  Reviews sell books.

Seasoned Man

stevelem117@gmail.com