By Terry C. Pierce. Between plans and their execution rage the winds of war. The winds of chance. The winds of choice. The winds of political ambition and human error—and human schemes. The winds of war grow dark around General George Meade, appointed to command the Army of the Potomac just three days before a […]

Without Warning: The Saga of Gettysburg, A Reluctant Union Hero, and the Men He Inspired - Historical Fiction Terry C. Pierce is a Captain, USN, retired. He commanded USS Whidbey Island LSD-41 and was Chief of Staff Amphibious Forces 7th Fleet. He was the speechwriter for Admiral Mike Boorda, Chief of Naval Operations. He retired […]

It is a crazy time in the world! Are you staying safe at home? Have you read any good books lately? Today I'm doing a follow up interview with Daniel Ottalini, author of the Steam Empire Chronicles. I met Daniel a few years ago at a publishing convention. HA: When we met, you were being […]

If you are an indie author with questions, I do have a few coaching slots for non-publishing clients. Send me an email through my contact form and we can talk.

by Deleyna Marr In a land where light and dark are bastions of power, the Draska are healers and magicians of the Light. Elainya and her beloved Drenil serve in the court of King Cydril. But Cydril covets Elainya for his own. When the king threatens Drenil's life, a mysterious traveler helps the couple escape. […]

by Elise Skidmore A little Romance, a little humor, a twist of Twilight Zone and a splash of vampires, Elise Skidmore’s stories deliver rich tales of a wide range of memorable characters, served up in bite sized pieces. Don’t have time to read a novel? Snack on these delightfully unpredictable tales! Johnny Toad woke up […]

by L. Gawenase Johnson Praying Town is the story of a brave experiment, a forgotten war, and a historic peace between New World Natives and Old World immigrants. Amid the confusion of colonization, two cultures found a way to live together in harmony and respect in communities that once dotted the landscape of what we […]

Praying Town - Historical Fiction Gawenase was amused when called a Scottish Mohegan dancing at a Bagpipe Powwow. However, in reality, she is a direct descendant of those who came over on the Mayflower and of those who greeted them with mixed reactions.  She is an enrolled member of the Coos Cowasuck band of the […]

Note: This post contains some excerpts from the infamous book 5 of my Publishing Gold Series, the one that can't be published on Amazon. I'm offering a special price on that book since you have to go to Smashwords to get it. Use coupon code: QN34K  and you'll get it for 99 cents. Coupon is […]

Here are a few resources from my books that I'm making free for everyone. Note that these are offered without warranty. They are intended to save you time. In some circumstances you may need to modify them to meet your needs. 6x9" interior book template for use with InDesign Rough Print Cover Template

Publishing Gold consists of 5 volumes. The Indie Writer's Philosophy—currently available—this book covers the business mindset that will set a writer up for success. The Indie Writer's Presence—currently available—how to create a web presence that helps you find and grow your audience. The Indie Writer's Phraseology—currently available—a mini-dictionary for indie writers that explains techniques, tools, […]

Here are the covers for the first two books in my Publishing Gold series: