Many authors ask me what should and should not be in a contract when offered by a small press. It just so happens I know a guy who is both a lawyer and an author in Stuart Thaman. I asked Stuart to put together a list on what you should be watching for and he …
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Self Publishing vs Small Press
If you've written a novel, you may be wondering what your options are for getting it published. One choice you have is to self-publish your book, which means you take on all the responsibilities and costs of publishing yourself. Another option is to go with a small press publisher, which can help you with some …
Top Ten Must Read Fantasy Novels
Everybody loves a good Top Ten list. I'm no different. I decided to give ChatGPT a chance to weigh in and asked for the top ten must read fantasy novels. I have to admit, the AI did a pretty good job. I've read nearly all of them (I watched the Harry Potter novels rather than …
The Hand of God Ten Year Anniversary
Ten years ago today, The Hand of God was released by Hydra Publications and my life was forever changed. The first book in the Victor McCain thrillers hit #1 on Amazon and thankfully readers asked for more. Ten years ago I went from and unpublished author to published and now I own a publishing company, …
The Devil’s Mark Released
The Devil's Mark, the first Paige Aldridge and Victor McCain crossover novel, is now available in both ebook and print. Many thanks to Lynn Tincher for her fantastic work in bringing this project together. And we are already working on book number two in the series. Please be sure to leave us a review on …
Lonnie, Me and the Hand of God
Marian Allen and Tony Acree have a surprise for you. Here is a new Victor McCain short story: Lonnie, Me and the Hand of God. Victor McCain, God's bounty hunter, has better things to do than check out a Satan sighting in Indiana, yet when duty calls... When he meets his informant, natural-born fool Lonnie …
Revenge Audiobook
Revenge, narrated by Steve Rausch, is now out on Audible.com. I'm a huge fan of Steve's narration and you guys are going to love hearing Vic, Winston, Kurt and the gang throwing down and taking names. Victor McCain, God's bounty hunter, knows how to hunt down the world's most evil beings and remove them. Permanently. In Revenge, the thrilling follow-up to The …
Cyber Monday Sale
With the holidays upon us, Hydra Publications is celebrating Cyber Monday by putting over 70 titles on sale by dozens of best selling writers, including yours truly. My individual novels are 99 cents each and the Victor McCain Collection is only $3.99 You will also find mysteries by Tom Wallace, Rachael Rawlings, and James Peercy. …
Imaginarium Starts Today
Imaginarium starts today at 3 pm at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Conference Center in Louisville, Kentucky and I'll once again be the Toastmaster. You'd think they would have learned their lesson by now. I will be in dealer room at the Hydra Publications table when I'm not running around. Which, by the looks of …
Fandom Fest Recap Day 3
Another year of Fandom Fest in books and what a weekend. Attendance, due to a venue change and celebrity guest cancellations, was WAY down. Despite it all, Hydra Publications had a great weekend and made a nice profit. I spent the weekend at the table with James C. Gillen, Arlan Andrews Sr., Dave Creek, Rachael …