Author Archives: Pete Admin

Hint: It’s going to be directed to Boomers and people who love them!

On Nov 15, 2025, from 11:00am to 3:00pm I’ll have a table at the Central Jersey Book Festival. It will be held at Ross Street School, 110 Ross Street Woodbridge, NJ. I’ll be giving out FREE copies of three books: Graveyard Tales, Coming Back, and The Invisible Immigrant. This will be a “first” for me; […]

I once again sent a manuscript to a Publisher… What the response said: “your project does not appear to be a fit for us at this time, and so we will have to pass.” What I read: “Not only is your book lame, but you have a lot of nerve expecting anyone to like it. […]

Dreaming up a sequel to “Coming Back”… I recently re-read that one and feel like I miss the characters. Best way to visit them is to conjure up another story. There’s a character I barely mention in passing, but I’m feeling like she could be someone who I’d like to get to know. I’m going […]

I’ve finally discovered the secret. After years of struggling to find an agent who’ll help me become the next million-selling author, I’ve stumbled upon the secret, which I’m glad to share with you. The single BEST way to make money with your writing is to WRITE A BOOK ABOUT HOW TO MAKE MONEY WITH YOUR […]

Yeah, that would be a good battle… wait, that’s not what this post is about. It’s about the difference between the two. I belong to a few FB writers’ groups, and I see lots of people stressing out over how to get picked up by an agent and ultimately published. It’s a shame how discouraged […]

  Why do you write? I’ve always loved words, and I like to listen to and/or read stories. Always wanted to be a good storyteller. Even when I’m writing a silly song parody or a goofy email to a friend, I always feel most connected to myself when I’m writing something. What inspires you to […]

“It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it. Life is long enough, and a sufficiently generous amount has been given to us for the highest achievements if it were all well invested. But when it is wasted in heedless luxury and spent on no […]

After a bunch of self-edits, beta reader edits, etc, I published what I thought was a tight manuscript about a year ago. Recently picked it up and read it after being away from the story for a long time. There was an obvious and vital change that immediately screamed at me! The third chapter definitely […]

I started making everything free a while ago, and I’ve decided I’m going to keep the price at ZERO for everything on my site. Please take a look, and I’d appreciate any feedback you could offer. THANKS!