Come On Baby Light My Fire

*My favorite promotion: Cold as a Wedge is FREE May 8th-10th! 

Admittedly, when it comes to working on the next J.D. (kinda the slang used around the house) I've been stuck in neutral. Not so much the dreaded writer's block, so much as, well, life. Put enough spinning plates in the air, odds are one is going to slow down or slip off. And, J.D. drew the short straw on that one. Things have finally calmed down a bit around here (birthdays passed, 150th reenactment for the Battle of the Wilderness has come and gone and instead of sewing I can focus on this century).

Last night Cold as a Wedge became available for free for a couple days and over 250 copies were downloaded within the first 8 hours. It climbed to #916 in the free Kindle store and #13 among police procedurals. In less than a day, this comes close to trumping one of the best promotional periods I've ever run. So... super f'n thrilled about that! For me, it's always about people connecting to J.D. (or Rick cuz, c'mon, who doesn't love Rick?) and settling down in Southaven. I love reading books by Kate White and Ellen Crosby. The Bailey Weggins and The Wine Country Mystery series (respectively) are my favorites. It's because I absolutely fall in step with the characters. Even though J.D. is an acquired taste, that's always my hope for a reader. If you've never checked out either author, I highly recommend doing so. Great reads!

Yesterday, I finally found myself back in Southaven and I've gotta admit, it felt great. I really wanted to crack open a beer after I put the kid to bed and keep the momentum going but if you've ever spent the day with an incredibly enthusiastic toddler... once they're in bed the only momentum you have left is hurling you towards sleep. That said, the ball is back to rolling and even though the next book in the series focuses on a different criminal element, it's still brimming with everything you loved about the first book! Wish I could say the goal is a late summer release because it would be a fabulous beach read but realistically, we're looking at another autumn debut!

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Happy Valentine's Day, Here's Two Feet of Snow

So, our fair county is about to get slammed... once again. A frigid behemoth is hurling its way toward us and everyone is all aflutter with delightful chaos. Rightfully so, I guess, after many of us went a pretty substantial length of time last week without power after the ice storm. Honestly, I kinda live for this shit. I was brought up on several mottos but two that stick out the most often and happen to be the most relevant here, "Improvise, adapt and overcome." and "Be prepared." Words to live by. Words to pass onto the next generation, if they can pry their senses away from their iPhones for half a second. (I sound like I'm 75 but I'm totally guilty of that myself. Trying to curb the habit.)

Initially, I'd planned a freebie day for Cold as a Wedge for Valentine's Day. That can be a real annoying day for folks depending on their current romantic situation. I figure, why not let J.D. be someone's valentine? And hey, there's plenty of female distraction if J.D.'s not your type. The free day will still be happening on Valentine's Day (and on the 15th if you're 14th is, let's say, a violation of expectations) but with the approach of what is prophesied to be another real bitch of a storm- Cold as a Wedge will be free on Thursday, February 13th as well.

So for those snowed in tomorrow and looking for something fun to occupy your mind- you can get Cold as a Wedge for free on Amazon. Solidarity! And for those of the mind that Valentine's Day can take a flying leap, I got ya covered for Friday.

In other news... Copacabana is totally playing on the 70's Music Choice channel right now.

Could Anything Be Nicer Than That?

The last free promotion of Cold as a Wedge was so successful, I was psyched to be able to offer it for free again. Last time, over 300 copies were downloaded in three days! It's been getting positive reviews on Amazon and Goodreads and most importantly, people are having fun riding along with J.D.

Many people from Bucks County are really getting into Cold as a Wedge since it's inspired by the town of Southampton. If you lived in the area in the 70s and 80s you'll recognize some familiar spots and even if you're a current resident- places will ring a bell with you. Readers are saying it's a fun, quick read; a playful distraction. You don't have to be from Bucks County to appreciate it though- it has a little bit of everything that will leave you wanting more!

Download Cold as a Wedge for FREE December 27th & December 28th!

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They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To...

In the golden era of detective work, before DNA and flashy technology, Detective J.D. Reiter relies on observation, wit, experience and good old fashioned gusto. He's a smart ass and a skirt chaser, but a damn good cop. With his best friend and partner, Rick McKendrick, J.D. solves crimes in his small suburban town outside of Philadelphia in the late 1970's.

While adhering "mostly" to proper protocol, J.D. is a truly colorful character. He's as authentic as it gets- to the job, to the time and if ever you wanted someone on your side, it's J.D. Balancing his personal life and his duty to protect and serve, J.D.'s gears are always turning and you never know what's going to come out of his mouth!

K.H. Miller's Cold as a Wedge is the inaugural book in the J.D. Reiter Mystery Series. 

When the body of a popular high school senior is discovered in a local creek, Detective J.D. Reiter and his partner Rick McKendrick waste no time in tracking down her killer. The unusual homicide snares the attention of county reporter Kit Kelly, whose tenacious approach puts pressure on Southaven's finest to close the case- and for J.D. to close the deal with the fiery journalist. The long hours and a sudden salacious turn in the suspect pool consume J.D.'s thoughts, all while he contends with the emergence of unanticipated personal landmines.

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