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"So... Why Medusa?"
This was a great question one reader recently asked me. The answer is that Kyra Anastas, the heroine of The Medusa Chronicles, was born of equal parts inspiration... and desperation. Many moons ago, I went to a writers' conference in NYC to pitch a story with the working title "Kate the Vampire" about the misadventures of a young woman who accidentally blunders into the world of Philadelphia's undead after getting a very unusual hickey from her shiftless ex-boyfriend. There w
David Burns
May 34 min read


Hello, Everyone!
... And thanks for your patience and support! The good news is that after many edits and caffeine-fueled nights' revisions, I have finally completed the manuscript for the second book in The Medusa Chronicles! The working title for it is... "Secrets of Stone." It's longer than "Heart of Stone" -- measurably so, since it currently clocks in at a word count about 15% greater than the first book in the series -- but every page packs a punch! I guarantee a wild ride as we follow
David Burns
Mar 12 min read


Fun Day At The Burlington County Book Fair
I've been so busy with work -- and writing! yay! -- that I forgot to post about the Burlington County Book Fair ahead of time. ...
David Burns
Apr 6, 20251 min read
Sweet Deal on "Heart of Stone" Audiobook
Tantor.com , in association with my publisher, Woodhall Press, has announced that for a limited time the audiobook of "Heart of Stone"...
David Burns
Feb 1, 20251 min read


Audiobook Promotional Sale
Starting today and until March 11th, the audiobook company, Tantor Media, is running a promotional deal for "Heart of Stone" that reduces...
David Burns
Feb 17, 20241 min read


A Really Cool Website For Readers
A couple of months ago, I was approached by Ben Fox of www.shepherd.com, a website that aims to help readers find the best books that are...
David Burns
Nov 27, 20231 min read


A Great Day At The Festival
Thanks to everyone who came out to attend the Collingswood Book Festival on October 7th! Despite the weather -- which moved the event...
David Burns
Oct 15, 20231 min read


Just A Reminder...
I hope to see you there!
David Burns
Oct 6, 20231 min read


She's On The Loose!
At long last, Kyra's first adventure is out there! "Heart of Stone" finally reached its official publication date this week, on...
David Burns
Sep 8, 20231 min read


T Minus 10 Days and Counting...
... and before we take the final plunge, I'd just like to thank everyone for your pre-orders of "Heart of Stone" and your unflagging...
David Burns
Aug 26, 20231 min read


6 WEEKS TO GO!
Well, it's less than two months to publication date for "Heart of Stone" and I'm very excited to announce two items: First, the "book...
David Burns
Jul 21, 20231 min read


Night Surf Redux
Since I was born in the pre-PC Era, I'm challenged by all things computer. Nevertheless, I'm gonna try again to post the link to my...
David Burns
May 9, 20231 min read


Four Months To Go...
... And things are ramping up, slowly but surely! An audiobook for "Heart of Stone" is in the works, and may be available simultaneous...
David Burns
May 3, 20231 min read


We Have A Date!
I am very excited to announce that we have a publication date for Heart of Stone, the first book in The Medusa Chronicles series! The...
David Burns
Feb 21, 20231 min read


The Creative Spark
“Where do you get your ideas?” Like a lot of writers, I think this is the question I get the most about my work. More than any question...
David Burns
May 31, 20224 min read
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