Away too Long

I've been away too Long

I couldn't believe it when I looked at the data for this blog and saw that I hadn't posted on it in over a month.  A lot of the winter has passed us by already, and I am thankful to say that it has been mild and pretty much snow free.  

I haven't been idle in the time I have been away. In fact, I have been writing every day.

I finished the fifth book in my Jasper, Street-Fighter and Me series just before Christmas, and after three rounds of edits, it is going through a beta read. It took a bit longer to write the fifth book in the series "You Can't Kill Her" ... just make her go away. 

As has been the trend with the series, each book has been longer and had more twists and surprises that the previous episode. Episode 5 is not an exception, as it at this moment is approx 52,000 words in length, and is by far the most intense story yet, with more twist and turns that I actually added a list of terms and acronyms for the reader. Nothing heavy, just a list to allow the reader to know exactly who or what agency is being talked about.  Keep checking the JSFandME website for updates and snippets from the story.

While I was finishing episode 5, I was also doing my own final edit, on a new Romantic Police Novel - "Love Ignited".  Like episode five of JSFandMe, this story is also in excess of fifty thousand words and is in the process of going through its first full edit.

Then for a little something different, I have been taking a Poetry Workshop, through Writers and Books in Rochester, NY where I work.  for this entire month, we have been receiving a prompt via e-mail every day, for which we have to write a poem.  Then the members of the class, pick's their favorite from the week and sends it to the rest of the class, which meets every Monday evening where we workshop each other's poems.  It has been a fun and interesting class, where I think that I have learned a lot, about my second love, writing poetry.

I have found, that my hands can be creative both to type out the stories in my mind, and also at times to simply create something physically.   

This week's project for my wife and me.

Trapper the Cyber Snoop - Announcements

  Trapper The Cyber Snoop 

Just a Quick Announcement

Only two day left to get your copy of

"Candie is not Always Sweet" (Revised Edition)

For only $ 0.99

Jasper is probably gonna be mad at me, but Google Play customers, look for a special on all of the books in the series beginning on December 18th.

Trapper the Cyber Snoop - I'M BACK

“Trapper the Cyber Snoop here, Reporting from unseasonably warm, North Chili, NY.  The home base, of Author Richard Nurse, and Nursesnook and Books. I thought that I would take some time while we wait for the first winter storm of the season, to bring everyone up to date.” 

The boss has been busy writing and re-writing and has just completed the major project of having his already successful series “Jasper, Street-Fighter, and Me” go through an editorial assessment.  The first four books of the series, which I call (Candie, Diamond, Serial, and Malice) have all been through an editorial assessment, re-written, copy edited, corrected, and a professional proofing of the final manuscript.  The entire series is once again available for you the reader.  The series is now longer by approximately 19,000 words, and with no added fluff.  Instead, much of the fluff and filler was cut and replaced with pertinent dialogue and new intense action scenes. All of this was done while staying true to the premise of the original story. A fact that was helped immensely by being able to work with the same Editor and Copy Editor team at Story Perfect Editing Services throughout the project.

The stories remain connected by the reappearance of characters, which are becoming central to the series. But, there is another connection between episodes two and three, and three and four, for clues or teases were strengthened, giving the reader a hint about the next story in each book.

 “Let be the First to say that Yes there is a now a clue in episode four for episode five, which the boss is working as you read this.” For those that love a tease, keep checking the series website for samples and updates on where the fifth book stands. http://www.jasperstreet-fighterandme.com

The rewrite of the series, while it has been a major project, is not the only thing the boss has been doing either.  He has written a novel, “Love Ignited” which is going through a Beta read at present, along with attending a writing seminar called a Morning of Prompts, and has just completed a six-week course on Advanced Fiction Writing.  Both of these courses were taken at Writers and Books in Rochester, New York, and he has already signed up for a course on Poetry during the month of January next year.

©November 19, 2016

Trapper the Cyber Snoop

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My New Web Site

Please Visit my new Web Site

Nursesnook & Books

My new web site for Nursesnook & Books is complete and up and running.  The site has a new host, a totally new design, and totally new content and imagery.  When you land on the home page, you can quickly scan the covers of all of my books, or look at the list of books over an image taken at the Field Museum in Chicago,  There is a completely new Author Bio page, along with a page listing all of my book along with their new blurbs.

I have added a sample page, where you can read selected samples of published works, follow a link to my poetry blog, or even read a section from an upcoming work.  At the end of the sample page is an area where you the reader can leave me feedback on what you have read.  In addition, I have added a page listing any Events, or Workshops that I will be attending or speaking at. 

This the second of two sites that I have created this month.  The other site, is dedicated to promoting the "Jasper, Street-Fighter, and Me" series, and can be found at JSFandME

I hope that you enjoy both of my new sites.  As always I am open to questions ans suggestions.  

Richard Nurse

New Release

The Adventures Continue for my Favorite Three

Serial Doesn’t Start with a C (Revised Edition)

Book Three in the “Jasper, Street-Fighter, and Me” series

Releases today in paperback, available from Amazon, CreateSpace and other fine book-sellers.  The digital version will be released on October 11^th  through both Amazon, and Smashwords.com.  Both are taking pre-orders at this time. 

Amazon Kindle

Buy it Now Amazon Books

By it at CreateSpace

Pre-Order at Smashwords.com









I am also happy to announce that Serial Doesn’t Start with a C (Revised Edition) has been given a NLCC number, and has been submitted for inclusion into the Library of Congress.

SMASHWORDS COUPON DROP

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COUPON DROP

Jasper, Street-Fighter, and Me

Effective immediately and running until October 4th,  I have made Coupons available for both of the Revised Edition versions of the first two books in the series.

SAVE 60% on your purchase of book one in the Jasper, Street-Fighter, and Me Series

"Candie is not Always Sweet"  Buy it Now 

Use Coupon Code FX29D

SAVE 50% on your pre-order of book two

in the Jasper, Street-Fighter, and Me series.

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Coupons are only valid @Smashwords.com

Coming Soon The Revised Edition of "Serial Doesn't Start with a C"

COMING SOON

Due for release in early October

Book three in the "Jasper, Street-Fighter, and Me" series

"SERIAL DOESN'T START with a C" (REVISED EDITION)

As with the first two books in the series, this book has also been through a professional editorial analysis, and edit. Followed by a re-write where necessary, and the a second edit and copy proof.  As was the case with the first two books in the series, book three also grew and length, along with the benefits of professional editing.  It will be re-published in both a print version and in all digital formats.  

As usual Paul Potiki, has done an extraordinary job with give the REVISED EDITION a new look without loosing the original look and feel of the cover.

Join the Growing Crowd #JSF&M

Join the growing crowd following the adventure of the unique detective trio at Jasper, Street-Fighter, and Me

Available now through Amazon, Smashwords, and CreateSpace

KU Members - Don't Miss your Chance

Amazon KU Members 

Don't miss your Chance

Time is running out for you to be able to get your free copy of Books one and two in the Jasper, Street-Fighter & Me Series. Their Kindle Select status will not be renewed.

  

So get your free copies while you can.  Non Kindle KU members there is a price break for you too.

New Release - "A Diamond in the Ruff" (REVISED EDITION)

"A Diamond in the Ruff" REVISED EDITION

Is now available exclusively at Amazon 

BUY IT NOW
Free with Kindle Unlimited

The 2nd episode of the "Jasper, Street-Fighter, and Me" series

Like episode one, "Candie is not Always Sweet", has completed an professional evaluation and editing.  Once again, author Richard Nurse, and the great group of editors and proof readers at Story Perfect Editing Services, have teamed up to make what was a good story into a great story.

Don't miss this fast moving, fast reading, and exciting story, as what may be the most unique detective agency today.

GOODREADS GIVEAWAY - ENTER TO WIN

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of the new REVISED EDITION of

"Candie is not Always Sweet"

Book 1 of the

(Jasper, Street-Fighter, and Me) series

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If you can't wait until the 12th of July to win a copy,

Then hit the link below to get the book now for free with Kindle Unlimited

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Coming Soon - Booki 2 REVISED EDITION - Jasper, Street-Fighter & Me

Coming Soon

A Diamond in the Ruff

REVISED EDITION

Book 2 of the

Jasper, Street-Fighter, and Me

Series

A Diamond in the Ruff, has been through a profession editorial assessment, and re-write.  It is now back with Story Perfect Editing Services, for its Final Editorial Review, and Copy Edit.  

The original version is no longer available in digital format, and only used editions of the paper back are available at this time.  I am projecting the REVISED EDITION will be available shorty after the July 4th.  I have added a sneak peek of the new cover below:

NEW RELEASE

NEW RELEASE

"CANDIE IS NOT ALWAYS SWEET"

REVISED EDITION

                       The Story is the Same

                      The Characters are the Same

                      So What Changed?

     Amazon

                     The Revised Edition is now:

Professionally Assessed, Edited, and Proofed

Now Over 40% longer than the original version

Filled with new action and surprises

A Climax with much greater intensity

An increased role for Street-Fighter

A smooth professionally edited read

Big Changes are Coming...

Big Changes are Coming...

This is the first in a series of posts, designed to announce a number of big changes that have either taken place, or are coming in the near future.

I am going to start with the promo I put out on my other blog. Author Richard Nurse, and then I will follow it up with exactly what has been taking place during my silence.

Richard Nurse

JSF&M CONTEST "NEW" with corrected link

JSF&M CONTEST "NEW"

The contest for $10 Amazon Gift Cards has been revised and is now located at the nursesnook&books website.  There will now be for winners. One for each book.  Follow the link below and good luck

JSF&M CONTEST "NEW"       CORRECTED LINK

Hot News about "Candie" - from TRAPPER the Cyber Snoop

Hot News - Candie and KDP Select Hook Back Up...

While rummaging through a collage of bits and bytes, found floating freely in cyberspace this morning, I stumbled upon the some very exciting news.  My favorite Author, Richard Nurse, has de-published the Smashwords’ edition of Book 1 (Candie is not always Sweet) in the highly rated “Jasper, Street-Fighter, and Me” series.  

He has assigned it, once again to KDP Select, which now means the entire series is available exclusively through Amazon as an e-book.  As an added benefit, for Amazon Unlimited members, this now means that you now can read the entire four Novella length books, in this exciting series for “FREE”.

I found more information from daddy, Ops, I mean Author, Richard Nurse, but I haven't been able to decrypt it yet. It looks as if his first major case of 'Writer's Block' is coming to an end, so keep an eye on this site for more exciting news.

  By: Trapper the Cyber Snoop

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Great Mystery/Detective Series for Book Clubs

"Jasper, Street-Fighter, and Me"

A Great Mystery Series for Book Clubs

The Reasons:                The Books:

* Highly Rated                           "Candie is not always Sweet"

* Low Price ($.99/Free)             "A Diamond in the Ruff"

* A dog, cat & Female Team     "Serial Doesn't Start with a C"

* Available in Paperback**         "M is for Malice"

** Paperbacks are available directly from the author at a reduced price. The Book Store

TRAPPER THE CYBER SNOOP – Talks with Author, Richard Nurse

Trapper the Cyber Snoop – Once again First with the Story

I sat down with my human companion, Author Richard Nurse, after he went on Amazon, to get the link for his new book, “M is for Malice”, Episode 4 of the “Jasper, Street-Fighter, and Me” series.  Oh let me correct that first line, you see, I was actually curled up in his lap, when he woke me up with a Son-of-a-Bitch.

Trapper: - Hey, I was sleeping, it had better be important…

Author: - Pointing at the screen of his laptop, as he sees his new book’s  Amazon listing for the first time. “I never knew she had a book with the same title…”

Trapper: - Where have you been man, everybody knows that she wrote a series like that.

Author: - Trapper, you know how little I read, and you know that I do not read anything that is in the same genre that I am writing in at the time. 

Trapper: - Well yeah, I know that, but this is Sue Grafton man…”

Author: - Well little buddy, I know who Sue Grafton is, at least, I know the name, and that she is a very prolific mystery writer. However, ‘believe it or not’, I have never read even one of her books.  In addition, until this showed up on the screen, I had no idea she has a book with the same title.

Trapper: - I believe you, and I even remember how you finally decided on the title.  You put “Anger words beginning with M” in as a Google search. Then you started checking definitions of words you liked the sound of.

Author: - Right on my little buddy. Do you remember how excited I got when I found that one particular definition of Malice?  It was like a flood gate opened, and the story that I had been trying to write, suddenly began to flow out of me.

Trapper: - How could I forget, if anyone of us wanted to see you, we had to come to your office. Your fingers were flying over that keyboard. So much so that you knocked the “F” key right, off the laptop, and then said a word that begins with “F”.

Author: - Yeah, and I said that word again, when I couldn’t get the key to position correctly on the keyboard, so that it occasionally stuck, or simply wouldn’t work. I am going to have to sell a bunch of books to pay for the new Laptop.

Trapper: - You never did a Title check did you?

Author: - No I did not Trapper; in fact, I never have done one for any of my books. However, this one was special, the “M” tied to the ending of episode 3. Once I found the word Malice, it instantly became the word that, defined the story.

Trapper: - Then I guess we can use a phrase from Crocodile Dundee “No Worries Mate”.

Author: - I have to agree with you there Trapper, especially as fast as both Amazon and Createspace reviewed and published the books.

Trapper: - You’re right there, hours instead of days. Oh and when you talk to Paul Potiki again, tell him he did a great job making my dad look way cool on the cover.

You know, you and I make a pretty good team. My dad taught you well, and it sure beats being out on the porch all the time.  Gosh, I almost forgot the readers. Folks, I know what is on his Kindle, and I can see his books from my spot on his lap. I can guarantee that there is not a Sue Grafton book in this house. 

©February 9, 2016

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