Author Archives: J. S. Allen

Plans for December

November seemed unusually long this year. Beginning with the rather lackluster Leavenworth Holiday Market and ending with a whimper, there just wasn’t much to talk about save a bunch of editing in the middle. Progress was made, if not as much as I’d like. December, as always, will be a month of wrapping things upContinue reading “Plans for December”

Reminder: Small Business Weekend Sale!

Just a reminder: this weekend only (Nov. 28-Dec.1), all my print books are 50% off (including SIGNED copies!) and all my e-book titles are just $0.99!* We’re down to the last 2 days, so don’t miss out on this great opportunity to expand your library for the winter! *Excludes my newest book, Going Home; printContinue reading “Reminder: Small Business Weekend Sale!”

Small Business Weekend Sale!

This weekend only (Nov. 28-Dec.1), all my print books are 50% off (including SIGNED copies!) and all my e-book titles are just $0.99!* This is a little different from what I’ve done in previous years, and gives you a bigger window to take advantage of these rare deals. Don’t miss out! *Excludes my newest book,Continue reading “Small Business Weekend Sale!”

Shepherd List: Best Reads of 2025

It’s that time of again. Every year, Shepherd.com asks authors and readers to share their 3 favorite reads of the year on their website, along with a brief explanation of what made each book so great. Published authors also have the option to submit one book of their own to feature alongside each list, whichContinue reading “Shepherd List: Best Reads of 2025”

Guest Post: How to Build a Career or Business around Your Passion (and Actually Feel Fulfilled)

Hello, all! This week’s post comes once again from Adulting Digest‘s Christopher Haymon, so if you like it, be sure to check out his other content over there. The subject is a fun one, and one that’s very important to us writers: how to actually make a career out of what we love. Hope youContinue reading “Guest Post: How to Build a Career or Business around Your Passion (and Actually Feel Fulfilled)”

Happy Veterans’ Day!

It is 107 years since the ceasefire that effectively ended the “War to End All Wars.” Sadly, this was a grave misnomer, but such is the way of man. To those who give their all every day to keep our land and people free, my heartfelt gratitude. God bless you all, and have a wonderfulContinue reading “Happy Veterans’ Day!”

Plans for November

October proved another busy one. The first half was full of vending travels and travails, and the second half was spent largely editing and planning. Overall, expensive but productive. November will be a relatively quite month. Aside from the Indoor Holiday Market in Leavenworth (where I will still be until 4 today!), my vending isContinue reading “Plans for November”