It’s been a great year for old man Birch, and I have Twitter
to thank for it. It’s amazing what social media can do, especially for writers.
Not only have I made a bunch of new friends, but Gasher Creek has been making
the “kudos” rounds for a few months now. People seem to really dig it, and
that’s made me feel all squishy inside. (At least I hope that’s what’s causing
the squish. If not, I should probably see a doctor.)
And it’s not just “kudos” that I’m getting from Twitter.
It’s also practical help. Of course, the greatest gift I’ve received this year
was the artwork of Tracy McCusker. Her cover art for Gasher
Creek (see top left of this page) captures the spirit of the book in a way that I
never thought possible. If you are a lover of art and poetry, please
check out her website: dustyjournal.com. If you are an indie writer in need of a cover,
contact her immediately. Her talent is getting noticed, and it won’t be long
before she’s part of the elite.
I’ve also had invaluable help from other writers such as
Antonio Angelo. He took the time to offer some tips for a better book
description. I’m still not thrilled with the result, but it’s much better
because of his input. Thanks sir!
So, because of all the goodness the Internet had done for me
this year, I want to return the favour. From Dec. 25th to the 29th,
my book Gasher Creek will be available for FREE from Amazon.com and its
affiliated sites. Why December 25th? Two reasons. One, because it’s
a Christmas gift (aww). And two, because Quentin Tarantino’s new western “Django
Unchained” premieres that day. I’m a huge Tarantino fan, and this is
my way of saying thanks to him for keeping the interest in westerns alive.
So, after you’ve seen “Django Unchained” (and you know you
will), and you are all fired up for more western adventure (you know you will
be), go ahead and download my little western for free. And I thank you for it.
Onward to a new year and a new book!
J.
