Author: Michael Richan

Subscribe to my blog instead of Facebook — here’s why

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You now have the ability to subscribe to my blog and be notified via email whenever there’s a new blog post. This is in addition to the New Release email list, which I try to keep focused only on new titles.

You might already be aware of this, but Facebook does not share the things I post there with all of my Facebook followers. Their algorithms kick in, and I have to pay to try to get my message out to you, even if you’re following me! And, to make it worse, if I’ve posted a cover to my book, they often won’t take my money at all: they have a rule about graphics that contain more than 25% text…they won’t promote them. Many of my book covers have at least 25% text, so they routinely shoot me down! What winds up happening is that you never receive my post in Facebook, no matter what I try. That sucks!

The best way to hear from me is by subscribing to my blog. See the widget at right (if you’re on a PC) or at the bottom (if you’re mobile.) I don’t post a ton, so you won’t be inundated, and you can always unsubscribe if things don’t work out.  Of course I don’t share my email lists with anyone and they’re kept private.

I’ve turned on Comments for my blog, so feel free to leave your thoughts here instead of Facebook!

 

 

I’m interviewed by Raz N Dark Podcast

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I spent a fun hour with the gang at the Raz N Dark Podcast last night. They interviewed me about The River series books and writing in general. If you’d like to listen in, here’s the link. The interview begins at the 64:30 mark.

Raz-T-Slasher-certificateRaz N Dark Podcast #50 Michael Richan interview

We go on and on about horror movies for a good chunk of it. I could talk about horror movies all day. The nice thing is, so can they!

I was particularly honored to receive a “Scare Achievement Award” from Raz. He doesn’t scare easily, and apparently The Bank of the River really creeped him out. I post it here with pride.

I think it’s pretty obvious from the interview that I really enjoyed chatting with them. Their podcast covers a wide range of topics, much of the time focusing the indie markets, so if you enjoy the episode, consider subscribing!

 

It Walks At Night released today! Available now at Amazon!

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Release day of a new title is a big day for me… wondering how my readers will enjoy the next book, tracking sales to see if all the Amazon pre-orders went out as planned (they always seem to, but I track it anyway) sending out announcements, etc. I remember the day I released The Bank of the River in 2013, waiting to see what would happen. I checked the numbers at the end of the day, and I had sold exactly… zero. So I checked the next day, and had sold…another zero!

IWAN cover 200x300Now, thanks to River fans and incredibly generous readers, many, many more than zero move out on release day! I’m incredibly thankful to the people who continue to buy my books and keep me propelled forward into new titles.

Today It Walks At Night was released, the ninth (!) title in the series. I wanted to take a brief break from the Eximere story line, while still incorporating things that lay the groundwork for future books. It Walks At Night is an adventure set in Eliza’s hometown, Clearlake. I hope you enjoy it, and if you do, please leave a review at Amazon – your reviews really matter to me, and help the series continue!

I’ve got a big announcement brewing, too. New releases are always shared first with my email list, so if you’re not on it, why not sign up? That way you’ll always be the first to know when something new develops in the River.

Thanks again for following and for your support of this series. More titles are coming, and things are going to get… interesting!

 

Book 9 of The River Series: “It Walks At Night” now on pre-sale

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The ninth book in The River Series is titled It Talks At Night and will be released April 16, 2015. It’s available for pre-order at Amazon now. If you order today, it’ll be delivered to your Kindle or Kindle reading app automatically on the day of release.

IWAN cover 200x300In the quiet town of Clearlake, something dark and evil roams the streets at night, searching for a victim to haul into the forest and kill. When it targets Eliza’s son, forces are quickly aligned to fight it. Eliza asks for help from Steven and Roy, her friends in Seattle who have “the gift,” an ability to see things others cannot by entering a place called “The River.”

Their battle will take them to dark mausoleums and haunted groves. The answer may lie in the hands of a reclusive woman, a specialist in death… or it may revolve around a stalker, a man intent on creating an abomination.

Eliza, Steven, and Roy have worked together before, but the creatures that walk the streets of Clearlake will challenge them, bringing them to the edge of disaster.

It Walks At Night is a fast-paced horror/paranormal mystery, and the ninth book in The River series.

Order your copy today!