Kevin Joseph

I’m excited to announce that PERPETUITY is now available as an ebook for $4.99 and for free on #KindleUnlimited. amazon.com/Perpetuity-Kevin-… The paperback will be out in a week. I know you’ll enjoy my #NewRelease #scfi #thriller.

Writers often obsess over how many Amazon ratings and average stars their books have earned, and this video digs deeply into actual sales data to reveal some surprising misconceptions. How many #reviews does a #book need to sell? I checked. youtu.be/hd9DHI2oR5Y?si=3Mfr… via @YouTube

Talk about a timely #thriller! I’m enjoying #Bennecke’s Blackout, rooting for his civil engineer hero as he tries to thwart a devastating attack on our power grid.

If you're not a fan of far-out space operas but enjoy relatable science fiction, here are some thought-provoking novels that are worth checking out. These 7 #SciFi novels are so grounded they barely feel like fiction msn.com/en-us/science/earth-…

If you've ever wondered why you care so much about favorite fictional characters, this thoughtful video will help you understand how good storytelling produces these emotional connections. Why Do We Care About People Who Don't Exist? youtu.be/9ocwe4MKkdU?si=-ZeR… via @YouTube

The actor playing young Stallone looks so like the Italian Stallion that you might think they de-aged him. The trailer suggests meta Rocky will also defy the odds, turning a risky concept into a surprise hit. #IPlayRocky | Official Trailer 2 youtu.be/jq5oCjhQtIc?si=a5oH… via @YouTube

The first time you read a novel by a newly discovered author, it's like a mind meld with a stranger. I like to avoid the author bio until I finish the book; that way, I can compare my image of the writer with the real person. The similarity often astounds me.

So excited to hear one of my all-time favorite authors talk about his unique brand of spooky, suspenseful thrillers, always infused with a sense of hope. This Is What Mystical #Writing Feels Like (#DeanKoontz Interview) youtu.be/SbMpkJdZB8g?si=N0_j… via @YouTube

Soundtrack for Perpetuity, including all the songs, composers, and musicians mentioned in my novel. open.spotify.com/playlist/10…

For me, the movie adaptation of Michael Chabon’s Wonder Boys managed the difficult feat of being a great film while remaining faithful to the novel. What are some other adaptations that pulled this off so well?

Seven questions to help you decide whether the difficult slog you feel in the middle of writing your novel is a normal part of resolving problems or a sign your story isn't working. Your #Novel Isn't Fun Anymore, and That Might Be a Clue youtu.be/tnCAOT1RI7o?si=tos0… via @YouTube

Beautiful performance of this #classicalguitar favorite, its anonymous origin inspiring me to imagine the composer in my thriller Perpetuity. Romanza Anónima (#SpanishRomance) | Eric Henderson on Classical Guitar youtu.be/JYgqQGDZ1lE?si=I_PV… via @YouTube

More books are being published now than ever before, yet many readers are frustrated by unreliable reviews and the difficulty of finding anything new (trad or indie) that doesn't disappoint. Maybe we need a curated online bookseller that only sells titles screened for quality.

Reading a book in any form is commendable and beneficial, but it’s helpful to understand the pros and cons of paper editions versus #ebooks. apple.news/A8DSWMgB7SPqj6awV…

Doing the bulk of your research up front and other valuable novel writing tips from bestselling author Jodi Picoult. The #Writing Habits Behind 50 Million Books Sold (#JodiPicoult Interview) youtu.be/Z-msmHznQWk?si=3XVE… via @YouTube

We all struggle with finding suitable character names for our novels. Knowing what to avoid is half the battle. 9 #Character Names That Instantly Make Readers Cringe (And Judge Your Wri... youtu.be/CE89gBD3nNc?si=Y_NJ… via @YouTube

Great explanation of how your subconscious mind is the key to solving specific problems in your novel. For me, this happens most often during easy aerobic exercise. The Danger of Over-Writing: Why Your First Draft Suffers When You Force It youtu.be/JDfsHADHhV4?si=DSoB… via @YouTube

While going through my library this morning, I found a review copy of an outstanding 2017 novel called Amatka. This impeccably written blend of literary and dystopian fiction is a timeless masterpiece that deserves a wider readership.

A novel is simply a series of tightly-coupled scenes, so using this bag of 8 tools to crank up your writing at the scene level is a great way to advance your storytelling. The "Octave Technique" Makes Every #Scene Hit Twice as Hard youtu.be/Dq_ZanQqaho?si=LHqT… via @YouTube

How indie authors' curse of knowledge about their own books can impede them from communicating the type of experience that their target readers crave. And what to do about it. What #Publishers Know About Selling #Books That You Don't youtu.be/eCiEAY1NWqI?si=_cx8… via @YouTube