This summer, in celebration of my 10-year publishing anniversary, I have launched paperback editions of each of my previously published digital eBook titles. eBooks were a great way to begin 10 years ago but there are still many readers who enjoy paperbacks. Along with the new editions, the seventh novel in my detective series is now LIVE (The Family). The original Keen Observation trilogy is also now available in paperback as well as the original eBook format (see "Trilogy" link on the right). I am exploring audio editions. 

While preparing the books for paperbacks, I made a few edits and revisions on each novel. The beauty of writing in a digital age is that we can go back and easily update then put out new editions. I did not change content, just tweaked here and there. For the trilogy I have been able to keep all of the original art that my sister Mylette Welch created, though the new covers have been altered due to new digital publishing tech requirements.

Here’s the link to The Case Files of Ronald T. Barone: The Family. It’s my American version of Downton Abbey:

http://www.amazon.com/Case-Files-Ronald-T-Barone-ebook/dp/B014RDZGTA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1441463272&sr=8-2&keywords=the+case+files+of+ronald+t.+barone

A word about editing: Mary Pforsich and I have always edited my work as a team. I revise and edit each novel multiple times both on the computer and on paper and Mary takes a stab at them too. Even with all that, little goofy things are missed. When I read my published novels (and I do often to keep my mind in the characters) I sometimes find little typos and shake my head. How could I have missed it? I have spent this summer correcting those “typos” before launching the paperbacks and updated the digital eBooks as well. I suspect a few things slipped by even then.

"The Tourist" is available now through Amazon, Vol. 6 in 

"The Case Files of Ronald T. Barone." 

[Coming soon--The Family.] 
Please visit the link below!

http://www.amazon.com/Sharon-Strawhand-Garner/e/B004NV88ZG

IT'S HERE!

The Case Files of Ronald T. Barone:

Case No. 1256

The Alien

Please Visit:

http://www.amazon.com/Case-Files-Ronald-Barone-Alien-ebook/dp/B00M10FG74/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1406128135&sr=1-4&keywords=the+case+files+of+ronald+t.+barone

Remember:  Amazon's FREE Kindle app works on most devices--computers, Macs, smartphones, tablets, etc.

"The Orphanage" is almost ready to "go live." Just a few edits here and there and it will be
DONE!
Next, "The Wife" scheduled for June 2012! 
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Checking in!

I've received a few inquiries about the suspension of my blogs. Nice comments! However, I published my first book in the Ronald T. Barone series and I'm madly working on the second. It's a lot of work to do that and pump out a weekly blog. I may start the blogs up again and do a monthly posting. I'm deep into the world of Ronald T. Barone though and have my doubts about starting up the blog again! We'll see. Look for "The Orphanage" in December 2012!

I've been asked if it's necessary to have a Kindle to read Kindle books. The short answer is "no." Many devices work great with the FREE Kindle app on Amazon. It's a great app that organizes your books and is so easy to use and comfortable to read. The app can be downloaded to all SmartPhones, computers with Windows and all Macs, iPads, and tablets. And did you know the Kindle app is compatible with most local libraries? That's right. Save a trip in the car and download your selections on your Kindle no matter where you are! I have a PC, a Mac, an iPhone, and  a Kindle. I have the Kindle free app on all my devices so I'm able to read wherever I am. My favorite place is to take my Kindle or laptop on the patio and read on my swing! Sometimes if I'm stuck in line somewhere or waiting for an appointment and I don't have my Kindle with me I read books on my iPhone. I never have to say, "Oh, no, I forgot my book!"Amazon is still the leader in title selections. Many titles are .99 cents like mine. I chose that pricing so that more people can afford to read. And Amazon has thousands of free titles. I have started a fabulous collection of classics--all for free. For those still unsure if they want an eBook reader (any brand) try the free Kindle app for a while first and you'll be hooked. I should mention that most eBook readers are proprietary as far as their readers but not their apps. I chose Kindle after a lot of research but they are all wonderful. And if you select a non Kindle ebook reader some day you can still keep your Kindle app on your computers and other devices. You'll simply have more options. Hope that answers questions. Rather than respond individually I thought this might be a little more efficient. Here's the link the Amazon's free app:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&docId=1000493771

Here’s my newest book and it’s “live” on Amazon. It’s the first book in a series of detective stories I’ve been working on and I had a lot of fun with it. When you click on the link below you will find a narrative under “Book Description” that explains the series and why I decided to launch into the mystery world! You don’t need a Kindle to read it. You can use any of your electronic devices to download it including your computers, smart phones, iPads, etc. Just download Amazon’s FREE Kindle reader app. And again, I’ve placed this title in their .99 cent collection so more people can have access to it. If you click on my name which is directly under the title on the link below you will be taken to my “author page.” Let me know what you think!!! I’ve already started “The Orphanage” for a December publication date.

http://www.amazon.com/Case-Files-Ronald-Barone-ebook/dp/B0089ZTZ7C/ref=sr_1_4?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1339338265&sr=1-4