Category: Miscellaneous

Being an indie author has pluses and minuses.  Having watched my latest project, fantasy novel, stall, I decided at the end of July that I had to get busy and finish the first draft.  Looking at the project, I thought I needed to write 10,000 words a week for the next five weeks to be able to complete it.  And so, I set out with that goal.  And then things began to happen, trees falling during a storm, dental issues that required a visit to the dentist, car troubles, and on and on.  Needless to say, I did not make my goal.  I could have been depressing.  I am not going to let it get me down.  Instead, I am just plodding along, resigned to the fact that when I finish the manuscript, I finish the manuscript.  And that’s life.  Now back to writing.

I am all for supporting local bookstore especially ones that carry my books.

Loganberry Books is a great place to browse.  Best to visit while they still have copies from the authors who participated in Author’s Alley.  There were some really interesting books but they won’t last long at the bookstore.

13015 Larchmere Blvd. Shaker Heights, OH 44120

And if you’re looking for the third book in the GaliweeVisions series, Fireside Bookstore in Chagrin Falls now has a copy.  They’d love to see you stop in and buy it.  And maybe other books while you are there.  Really good people.  They are at 29 N. Franklin St. Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

Just two of the many independent bookstores in Northeast Ohio.

Author’s Alley is over.  It was a great day; the weather was perfect and the people who strolled through the lines of authors were fantastic.  Some attendees might have found a new favorite author.  For those who couldn’t make it, you still have a chance to check out all the great local authors because the bookstore has copies of all the books that were part of the event.  At least for a while.  Plus, Loganberry is a wonderful bookstore just to browse.

Drop in, check out the books from the event and lots of other great books.

Oh, and you could ask about the books by J Drew Brumbaugh.

https://www.loganberrybooks.com/events/authors.htm

 13015 Larchmere Blvd. Shaker Heights, OH 44120

After ten years, I made it into another Author’s Alley.  If you aren’t familiar with this event, Loganberry Books is one of the best, well-known independent bookstores in Northeast Ohio.  And Author’s Alley is a premier event.  It’s an honor to be included this year.  Book lovers of all sorts know this is one of the best annual events to find new authors.  Along with dozens of other authors, I will be there on Sunday, August 11, 2024 from noon until 4 pm.  Other authors will be there Saturday, August 10 and there’s a reception planned for August 9 beginning at 4 pm.  Stop in and check out the amazing lineup, every genre you can think of and so many authors to talk to about books.  It is a great chance to be emersed in some of the best books from local authors!

For more info checkout the bookstore website.

https://www.loganberrybooks.com/events/authors.htm

 13015 Larchmere Blvd. Shaker Heights, OH 44120

Never heard of Smashwords, one of the largest retailers of ebooks?  Well now is the time to check them out.  They have thousands of books discounted to lower prices than you’ll find anywhere else.  It’s the July Summer/Winter sale and goes on for the entire month of July.  Jump over there and check out the great books at great prices. And while you’re at it, look for my books, J Drew Brumbaugh.  Even Broken Albatross is discounted.

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1557805

https://www.smashwords.com/shelves/promos

#SWSale2024 #Smashwords #ebooks #sale

The latest book in the Galiwee Visions Series is now available.  To celebrate opening that first box of books, we’re having a launch party.  It’ll be held June 15, 2024 from 4:30 – 7 pm at Pinnacle Life Practice 35104 Euclid Ave, Suite 105, Willoughby, OH 44094.

There will be food, drinks, the ceremonial opening of the first box of print books, a reading by the author, a never-before-seen trailer, discussion about the series and a question & answer period.  During the celebration from 5 – 5:30, there will be a Facebook live video event that is open to anyone.  https://www.facebook.com/events/804157928446271/

Join us in person or on line.

No ticket required just show up for some fun.

The high-stakes action keeps going with serious consequences for Tommy and Johanna.  A new vision, a new pet, and trouble with his love-life.  How will Tommy get through it all?

Read the book to find out and then write a review. 

Both e-book and print versions are available.  If you follow the e-book link there will also be a print version at sites that sell print books. The bottom link is to Bookshop(dot)org.  If you aren’t familiar with them, you can order books from them, credit your favorite indie bookstore and the profits are shared which helps your local book seller.

Order now:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2WN9VQJ Amazon Kindle edition

https://books2read.com/u/bpMQ6q ebook everywhere else

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/broken-albatross-james-brumbaugh/1145514300 Barnes & Noble

https://bookshop.org/p/books/broken-albatross-james-brumbaugh/21513132 Bookshop site where you can credit the sale to your local indie book store and help them out.

Tomorrow Broken Albatross is released, the latest book in the Galiwee Visions Series.  The high-stakes action keeps going with serious consequences for Tommy and Johanna.  A new vision, a new pet, and trouble with his love-life.  How will Tommy get through it all?

Pre-order now:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2WN9VQJ Amazon Kindle edition

https://books2read.com/u/bpMQ6q ebook everywhere else

Only four days away from the release of the latest book in the Galiwee Visions Series.  There’s a new vision, a new threat, and Tommy might be in more danger than ever.  Plus, Tommy loses an old friend, finds out that love doesn’t always go smoothly and gains a new pet.  Not exactly the usual kind of pet.  

Pre-order now:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2WN9VQJ Amazon Kindle edition

https://books2read.com/u/bpMQ6q ebook everywhere else

Broken Albatross is set to release on June 1, 2024.  A larger-than-life threat shows up when Tommy has another vision.  But Tommy’s life is changing in more ways that just with his visions.  His relationship with Johanna isn’t exactly perfect.  First loves aren’t easy, as he’s finding out.  It all adds up to a new wrinkle that doesn’t slow things down.  Are there other differences between Broken Albatross and the previous books?  You’ll have to get the book to find out.  

Pre-order now:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2WN9VQJ Amazon Kindle edition

https://books2read.com/u/bpMQ6q ebook everywhere else