I'm proud to announce the paperback version of BLOODLINES is now officially available on Amazon! You can find it here: amazon.com/author/peterhartog Now, if you're an e-reader, this link gets you to all versions of the electronic copy: HERE Thanks to the amazing Chris Magee for his phenomenal work on both the paperback and e-book covers! But … Continue reading Baby’s Got Paperback

Another Sunday, and another query attempt. I mentioned in a prior Unblog post that I'm one of thousands of hopeful wanna-be's, hurling email queries from my writing trebuchet in the hopes I'll smash through the massive, mile-high walls behind which literary agents dwell. But their defenses are formidable. It takes perseverance and persistence, and a … Continue reading Query On My Wayward Son

I've spent the last two months (im)patiently waiting for Kirkus Reviews to do a fly-by on Bloodlines. For those unfamiliar with the periodical, Kirkus is an American book review magazine founded by Virginia Kirkus.  As their tag-line reads: "Get Reviewed. Get Discovered. The most trusted voice in book reviews since 1933." It was an obvious … Continue reading Ah, Kirkus, my old friend…

Well, it's been nearly a month since Bloodlines was unleashed upon an unsuspecting, e-reading world. I've had the privilege of discussing the novel with several readers, learning about their favorite parts and characters. I have 14 (and counting!) extremely positive reviews, and I'm nearly at 100 books sold. The most difficult part, of course, is the marketing. … Continue reading Saturday Night’s All Right for Writing

The book is out there. Phenomenal reviews are coming in. (Thanks to everyone who's reviewed it on Amazon and Goodreads!!!) And the tireless marketing push continues. What now? Glad you asked! I've been working on SCU's next case, and it's a doozy! Doc, Deacon, Leyla and Besim know there's no rest for the weary, or … Continue reading What now?