Notes From
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The blog of Thriller Author, A. D. Hay
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behind-the-scenes misadventures.
Get a Sneak Peek at a Chapter from James Lalonde, Book 2
In this blog post, I share the title and cover for James Lalonde Book 2 as well as an exclusive preview of the first two scenes of the story. For the sake of clarity, the events of this novel occur a few months after, the first book, Missing. However, you don’t need to read Missing to enjoy this new story.
The One with All the Hauls | BTS Vlog #19
As suggested by the title, this behind the scenes author vlog is packed to the brim with shopping hauls. Some bookish related while others are not And, I also share some exciting news about my upcoming publishing schedule.
TNN006, The Book Buying Tag | How I Buy Books
As you can tell by the super spoiler-y title of this video, I’m going to discuss my book buying habits in this BookTube inspired tag video originally created by Megan Olivier.
The One Where I Embarrass Myself | BTS Vlog #18
Watch this writing vlog to discover an embarrassing author-related moment for me, and I share exactly how much of a tech nerd, I really am.
TNN005, 13 Crime, Mystery, Suspense and Thriller Novels Featuring Characters who are Journalists
As you can guess by the spoiler-y title I’m going to discuss 13 crime, mystery, suspense and thriller novels featuring characters who are journalists. I’ve decided to divide this episode up into two parts, the first is “books I want to read” and the second is “books I’ve read.”
No Rest for the Wicked | BTS Vlog #17
I’m excited to announce that I’ve published the first book in my James Lalonde Crime Thriller series, Missing. But, there’s no rest for wicked because this author has already started the final revisions on book two. Or, so I thought. In amongst all the work, I managed to squeeze in a bit of fun with two bookish related unboxings.
TNN004, What’s On My Kindle App | Mystery and Thriller Novels I Want to Read
As suggested by the title, I’m going to dive into the depths of my Kindle app and share with you the mystery and thriller novels that are lurking and waiting to be read by me. Don’t worry; I’ve managed to narrow this list down to twelve books. While I’m talking about my Kindle app, I will also get a bit nerdy and discuss my organisational habits with you.
Introducing: The James Lalonde Insiders Reader Club
There’s light at the end of the tunnel. Well, sort of; let me explain. The wonderful world of revisions and working with professional editors is underway for Book Two in the James Lalonde Thriller Series. Yay! And, now I have an important question for you. Do you want to read my the books in my James Lalonde Thriller series for free?
Introducing the Thriller Novel Nerd Podcast
Thriller Novel Nerd is a virtual book club podcast that comes out every second Sunday. Each episode will be a maximum of 20 minutes Long. I wanted to make each show short and be respectful of your time because I get it, you’re busy and may not have a spare hour to listen to a podcast or watch a video.
Free Fiction: Chapter Four of The Lawn (A James Lalonde Crime Thriller Short Story)
So, here is an earlier revised draft of the fourth chapter of my crime thriller short story, The Lawn. The short story has a special tie-in to my thriller novella, Missing. Eventually, I want to arrange for a professional line-edit and proof-read then format the short story for ebook, so that you can read it on your favourite device.
TNN003, What’s On My TBR List | Thriller Novels I Want to Read
During August, I decided to devote much of my time to preparing my debut crime thriller novel, Missing for publication. So that meant, revising my fourth draft and preparing the manuscript for editing. At present, I’m eight books behind schedule. In the spirit of reading and getting back on track in this episode of the Thriller Novel Nerd Podcast, I’m going to share with you exactly what’s on my TBR list.
Free Fiction: Chapter Three of The Lawn (A James Lalonde Crime Thriller Short Story)
So, here is an earlier revised draft of the third chapter of my crime thriller short story, The Lawn. The short story has a special tie-in to my thriller novella, Missing. Eventually, I want to arrange for a professional line-edit and proof-read then format the short story for ebook, so that you can read it on your favourite device.
A Dental Implant Update and A Chat with My Editor | BTS Writing Vlog #16
Watch this writing vlog to discover how the call went and what I’ve learned about working with a professional editor, plus the update about my dental implant experience.
Revision Vlog: Did I Finish My Fourth Draft? | BTS Writing Vlog #15
Some writers love a tight deadline. Maybe, love is too strong of a word. But, tight deadlines have known to be highly motivational. And, that’s where I found myself in this fifteenth behind-the-scenes writing vlog. So, did I finish my fourth draft?
TNN002, I Have an Embarrassing Confession to Make!
As you can probably tell by the super spoiler-y title of this blog post, I’m a writer, and I’m in a reading slump. I find this super embarrassing because, at the moment, all I’m doing is writing, editing, and preparing my books for publication.
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A Body is on the Lawn, and a Killer is on the Loose
When Will Thatcher, doesn’t show up for work, James Lalonde is forced to attend an afternoon tea with Alistair Carmichael in his place. The lovely autumn afternoon tea comes to an abrupt end when a body turns up on the lawn of the Carmichael Estate with strange markings on his neck.
But, something is missing, a priceless painting is off the wall. However, it’s no ordinary painting, it’s a Van Gogh purchased in an auction a few months ago. After discovering fresh tracks, most likely left by the murderer James realises the murder is still in the estate.
Can James figure out who the thief and murderer are before he or Alistair is next?
A killer is on the loose, Excalibur is missing, and his career is on the line…
James, the chief editor of a small newspaper, returns home to discover that his girlfriend, Valentine has unexpectedly left. Later that morning, he fails to reallocate her story. To avoid blank space in the paper, James decides to write the story on the local museum’s latest acquisition, Excalibur. But, there’s one thing he didn’t count on… Excalibur is Missing, and his girlfriend has been kidnapped.
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What I’m Writing!
Revised Draft
58,069 of 60,000 Words
Right now, I’m preparing Book Two in the James Lalonde series (title coming soon), for a final round of revisions. The next step is to send the story off to my editor. I aim to have the ebook available in Kindle Unlimited by the end of December 2020. And, I will be making this novel available for free to my James Lalonde Insiders reader club. You can become an insider here.
Publishing Updates
First Draft
0 of 60,000 Words
I’ve decided to add an extra book between the second book and the start of the byline series, where James arrives in New York. Book Three will be set in a 24 hour period in London. This novel will be available in ebook in Kindle Unlimited by the end of April 2021. And, the paperback editions soon after. I will be making this novel available for free to my James Lalonde Insiders reader club. You can become an insider here.
Revised Draft
112,960 of 99,000 Words
Book Four in the James Lalonde series needs one final round of revisions before I can hand it off to my editor. This longer novel will be available in ebook in Kindle Unlimited by the end of September 2021. And, the paperback editions soon after. I will be making this novel available for free to my James Lalonde Insiders reader club. You can become an insider here.
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