Bob Avey's 4th Quarter 2023 Newsletter

 

Hello everyone. Once again, not much news to report. My son, David, and I celebrated Thanksgiving with my daughter, Karen, my son-in-law, Dan, and his family. We all had a good time.

As you get ready for Christmas consider reading John 3:16. For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. As readers and writers, as you read this, consider the word whoever. It is the greatest gift ever given.

Sandcastle seems to be picking up steam, garnering 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon. However, there are not many reviews compared to my other books. I think readers are unsure about my sudden genre change. But those who have read Sandcastle, love it. If you haven’t downloaded, or ordered a copy of Sandcastle for Pegasus, I ask that you give it a try.

Books make good Christmas gifts. You still have time.

 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B095TYJ7CR/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i3

Also, please don’t forget about my latest Detective Elliot novel, Identity Theft:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081K53NZV/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1

As a bonus for reading this newsletter, I will send the first respondent an autographed copy of your choice – Chosen from one of my books of course: Twisted Perception, Beneath a Buried House, Footprints of a Dancer, Identity Theft, or Sandcastle for Pegasus – and all you have to do is send me an email at bob@bobavey.com

Please tell your friends about my newsletter.

 

I love each of you and pray that God will bring peace and love to you.

From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for your continued support.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Identity-Theft-Kenny-Elliot-Mystery/dp/1684334020/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?keywords=identity+theft+bob+avery&qid=1567108177&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmr0

 

And:

 

https://www.blackrosewriting.com/mysterysuspense/identitytheft.

 

 

I want to thank everyone who signed up for my Reader List. I hope you enjoy the newsletters and special mailings. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please forward this newsletter to them.

bob@bobavey.com

Or click here: http://www.bobavey.com/

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I also give programs for writing clubs, reading groups, or any group that’s interested. If you belong to a club that needs a program speaker, keep me in mind.

You have permission to reprint, forward, or use the contents of this newsletter in your newsletter, blog, or e-zine. The only requirement is the inclusion of the following footer:

This article was written by Bob Avey, author of Twisted Perception, Beneath a Buried House, Footprints of a Dancer, Identity Theft, and Sandcastle for Pegasus. .http://www.bobavey.com

 

Bob's 3rd Quarter 2023 Newsletter

 

I don’t have much news to report this quarter. Based on my going-forward decision explained in the last newsletter, I joined a discipleship community at church, Asbury Church of Tulsa. My goal is to become more involved with church and make new friends along the way.

At Asbury, we are currently studying The Gospel of Matthew and last night, Wednesday September 13, we had a church-wide Bible study. It turned out to be both informative and inspiring. Pastor Andrew Forrest stated that the Gospel of Matthew is a roadmap of discipleship for those wishing to follow Jesus.

My great granddaughter, Violet, celebrated her first birthday September 7, 2023. David and I drove down to McKinney Texas to share in the celebration. Little Violet is adorable.

Sandcastle seems to be picking up steam, garnering 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon. However, there are not many reviews compared to my other books. I think readers are unsure about my sudden genre change. But those who have read Sandcastle, love it. If you haven’t downloaded, or ordered a copy of Sandcastle for Pegasus, I ask that you give it a try.

 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B095TYJ7CR/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i3

Also, please don’t forget about my latest Detective Elliot novel, Identity Theft:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081K53NZV/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1

As a bonus for reading this newsletter, I will send the first respondent an autographed copy of your choice – Chosen from one of my books of course: Twisted Perception, Beneath a Buried House, Footprints of a Dancer, Identity Theft, or Sandcastle for Pegasus – and all you have to do is send me an email at bob@bobavey.com

Please tell your friends about my newsletter.

 

I love each of you and pray that God will bring peace and love to you.

From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for your continued support.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Identity-Theft-Kenny-Elliot-Mystery/dp/1684334020/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?keywords=identity+theft+bob+avery&qid=1567108177&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmr0

 

And:

 

https://www.blackrosewriting.com/mysterysuspense/identitytheft.

 

 

I want to thank everyone who signed up for my Reader List. I hope you enjoy the newsletters and special mailings. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please forward this newsletter to them.

bob@bobavey.com

Or click here: http://www.bobavey.com/

On the right side of any webpage, or the bottom if on a smart phone, you will find a notation that reads: Sign Up for Bob’s Newsletter. Put your email address in the box and hit subscribe. Then, you will be directed to a link for a free e-book.

I also give programs for writing clubs, reading groups, or any group that’s interested. If you belong to a club that needs a program speaker, keep me in mind.

You have permission to reprint, forward, or use the contents of this newsletter in your newsletter, blog, or e-zine. The only requirement is the inclusion of the following footer:

This article was written by Bob Avey, author of Twisted Perception, Beneath a Buried House, Footprints of a Dancer, Identity Theft, and Sandcastle for Pegasus. .http://www.bobavey.com

 

Bob's 2nd Quarter 2023 Newsletter

Bob Avey’s 2nd Quarter 2023

Newsletter

 

 

On June 20, 2023, I managed to gather my senses and deliver a presentation to the Tulsa NightWriters, a writing club that I have been a member of for thirty-three years. As I explained how using our own life experiences can enhance the writing of a story or novel by focusing the elements of fiction through a thematic adhesive, it occurred to me that I truly had been following my own advice all along. When viewed through such a lens, the titles of my novels seem almost prophetic but are probably more correctly just indicative of the moods and phases of life I was going through.

Life is a journey and I believe that God uses this life and its experiences to make us ready for the next life. Through our joining the Church and drawing closer to God, Kathi and I were drawing closer to each other. Our love had begun to blossom into the flower that it was during the later phases of our marriage and could have been for the entire fifty years.

When I think of Kathi, I am reminded of a song, Vincent (Starry Starry Night), by Don McLean. In the song, Mr. McLean so beautifully states, speaking of Vincent Van Gogh, that “I could have told you Vincent, that this life was never meant for anyone as beautiful as you.”

But I honorably disagree with Mr. McLean, whom I believe to be an excellent artist.  I, and speaking of my sweet Kathi, have to say that this life was meant exactly for someone as beautiful as you. Kathi was an example for the rest of us of what unconditional love looks like. I am blessed to have been allowed to share fifty years of my life with such a wonderful person.

God has a purpose for everyone and it is time for me to try and move forward and seek to find and fulfill God’s purpose for the remainder of my life.  I am struggling with this. I ask for your prayers and I offer you mine.

If you haven’t downloaded, or ordered a copy of Sandcastle for Pegasus, I ask that you give it a try.

 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B095TYJ7CR/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i3

Also, please don’t forget about my latest Detective Elliot novel, Identity Theft:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081K53NZV/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1

As a bonus for reading this newsletter, I will send the first respondent an autographed copy of your choice – Chosen from one of my books of course: Twisted Perception, Beneath a Buried House, Footprints of a Dancer, Identity Theft, or Sandcastle for Pegasus – and all you have to do is send me an email at bob@bobavey.com

Please tell your friends about my newsletter.

 

I love each of you and pray that God will bring peace and love to you.

From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for your continued support.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Identity-Theft-Kenny-Elliot-Mystery/dp/1684334020/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?keywords=identity+theft+bob+avery&qid=1567108177&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmr0

 

And:

 

https://www.blackrosewriting.com/mysterysuspense/identitytheft.

 

 

I want to thank everyone who signed up for my Reader List. I hope you enjoy the newsletters and special mailings. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please forward this newsletter to them.

bob@bobavey.com

Or click here: http://www.bobavey.com/

On the right side of any webpage, or the bottom if on a smart phone, you will find a notation that reads: Sign Up for Bob’s Newsletter. Put your email address in the box and hit subscribe. Then, you will be directed to a link for a free e-book.

I also give programs for writing clubs, reading groups, or any group that’s interested. If you belong to a club that needs a program speaker, keep me in mind.

You have permission to reprint, forward, or use the contents of this newsletter in your newsletter, blog, or e-zine. The only requirement is the inclusion of the following footer:

This article was written by Bob Avey, author of Twisted Perception, Beneath a Buried House, Footprints of a Dancer, Identity Theft, and Sandcastle for Pegasus. .http://www.bobavey.com

  

Bob's 1st Quarter 2023 Newsletter

 

I was recently inducted into the Tulsa NightWriters—a Tulsa based writing club that I’ve been a member of since 1990— Hall of Fame, even managing to muster up the courage to attend the meeting on February 21 to receive the beautiful wooden plaque presented to me. I sincerely thank the club for this honor.

Even before this, I was approached by the club to give a presentation—not related to the induction— and, during a strong moment, I agreed to a speaking engagement for the June 2023 meeting. Now I’m terrified because I’m not sure if I can live up to the expectations of the club and pull it off. I haven’t had a public speaking engagement in about six or seven years. I’ve lived a lot of life since then. I imagine it is a bit like learning how to walk again after a severe injury. For me, dealing with the past few years, after my sweet wife Kathi went to be with the Lord, has been similar to coping with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I was blessed, beyond my ability to convey the feeling, by having spent fifty years with such a wonderful person. I have been stumbling around, trying to find my way since she went home. My faith in God, and knowing that my family needs me, has kept me going.

The updated version of Sandcastle for Pegasus, is now available. If you haven’t downloaded, or ordered a copy of Sandcastle for Pegasus, I ask that you give it a try.

 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B095TYJ7CR/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i3

Also, please don’t forget about my latest Detective Elliot novel, Identity Theft:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081K53NZV/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1

As a bonus for reading this newsletter, I will send the first respondent an autographed copy of your choice – Chosen from one of my books of course: Twisted Perception, Beneath a Buried House, Footprints of a Dancer, Identity Theft, or Sandcastle for Pegasus – and all you have to do is send me an email at bob@bobavey.com

Please tell your friends about my newsletter.

 

I love each of you and pray that God will bring peace and love to you.

From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for your continued support.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Identity-Theft-Kenny-Elliot-Mystery/dp/1684334020/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?keywords=identity+theft+bob+avery&qid=1567108177&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmr0

 

And:

 

https://www.blackrosewriting.com/mysterysuspense/identitytheft.

 

 

I want to thank everyone who signed up for my Reader List. I hope you enjoy the newsletters and special mailings. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please forward this newsletter to them.

bob@bobavey.com

Or click here: http://www.bobavey.com/

On the right side of any webpage, or the bottom if on a smart phone, you will find a notation that reads: Sign Up for Bob’s Newsletter. Put your email address in the box and hit subscribe. Then, you will be directed to a link for a free e-book.

I also give programs for writing clubs, reading groups, or any group that’s interested. If you belong to a club that needs a program speaker, keep me in mind.

You have permission to reprint, forward, or use the contents of this newsletter in your newsletter, blog, or e-zine. The only requirement is the inclusion of the following footer:

This article was written by Bob Avey, author of Twisted Perception, Beneath a Buried House, Footprints of a Dancer, Identity Theft, and Sandcastle for Pegasus. .http://www.bobavey.com