Hello
lovelies! It gives me great pleasure today to host Ronald Chapman and his two new
books, “A Killer’s Grace” AND “My Name is Wonder”! For other stops on his Goddess Fish
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make it to the end of this post to enter to win a $10 Amazon or Barnes &
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stopping by! Wishing you lots of luck in
this exciting giveaway!
**Please Note**
A Killer’s Grace is one of two novels by Chapman being released simultaneously by Terra Nova Publishing, the other being My Name is Wonder. The publisher commented, “It is remarkable that these two books can be so very different but somehow speak to the same messages.”
A Killer’s Grace
by Ronald Chapman
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GENRE: Suspense
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BLURB:
From the high desert of New Mexico
comes a tale of mystery, murder and redemption. When journalist Kevin Pitcairn
receives a disturbing letter from a serial killer, he is drawn into a
compelling journey with profound psychological and spiritual implications, not
just for the murderer, but for himself and society as a whole. As he tries to
investigate and then tell the story, he finds himself battling his own inner
demons and sordid history. Events conspire to propel an isolated matter to a
national stage and audiences that are increasingly hostile. Forced to explore
the roots of human psychology and sanity, Pitcairn must navigate moral and
philosophical realms. What is the nature of evil? What powers of choice do
humans actually possess? How may we be redeemed? And in the end, how do we
reconcile with ourselves?
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EXCERPT
ONE:
As a
freelance journalist and columnist for the local afternoon newspaper, the
Albuquerque Chronicle, Pitcairn often received unsolicited mail. In this case,
he immediately recognized the name of Daniel Davidson. He knew all about the
case. Davidson was convicted for the murder of four of his six Texas victims
after protracted delays for psychiatric evaluation. During that time, the state
of Oklahoma had opted not to prosecute him for the murder of a seventh victim.
But after those many lengthy delays, he was remanded to the custody of the state
of New Mexico for trial in the murder of a seventeen-year-old Santa Fe high
school girl.
That
final proceeding was notorious for ending without a conviction two weeks
before. Unlike the Texans, this jury had bought the psychological evidence.
Their decision was greeted with derision and accusations of racism from the
northern New Mexican, Hispanic community to which the young woman belonged. The
police had to quell a near riot. Now Davidson was to be returned to Texas to
await execution.
Davidson’s
case was unusual. Despite the efforts of anti-death penalty agitators to appeal
his case in Texas on psychiatric grounds, especially in light of the New
Mexican decision, the murderer requested that his sentence be carried out as
soon as possible. It was reported that he understood he had broken society’s
covenants and actively sought his own death.
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**Please
Note**
My Name is Wonder is one of two novels by Chapman being released simultaneously by Terra Nova Publishing, the other being A Killer’s Grace. The publisher commented, ““It is remarkable that these two books can be so very different but somehow speak to the same messages.”
My Name Is
Wonder
by Ronald Chapman
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GENRE: Suspense
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BLURB:
My Name is Wonder chronicles the
transcendent adventures of a little goat with big dreams. Join Wonder and his
wisecracking guide, the mysterious crow Mac Craack, on a journey through the
scenic landscapes of the American Southwest and into the heart of a mindful
presence. Along the way, you’ll meet an unforgettable cast of creatures, each
with an important lesson to teach.
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EXCERPT TWO:
“So
Master Bear, do you have a name I might use to properly address you?”
“Master Bear,
hmm, Master Goat? My name is Boboso, and I am that, except when I choose not to
be, or when riddling with a goat that is not a goat.”
Wonder
laughed with delight. “You are very wise, Master Bear.”
Boboso
harrumphed. “Hardly wise, but always a student, Master Goat.” The bear raised
his nose as if to catch some odor before resuming. “Where are you, Wonder who
is not Wonder? And where are you bound?”
“I’m
going to the top of the mountain.”
“I see,”
said Boboso. “Where are you now?”
“I seem
to be at the end of a box canyon, and my guide, Mac Craack Crow, is missing. I
do not know the way.”
The bear
bobbed his head as he considered this. “Be assured, Mac Craack Crow is not
lost. No crow ever is. And neither are you.”
“But
there is no path, Boboso.”
“No goat
that was not a wonder would blunder here. Certainly, you are on the path.”
“Blunder,
Master Bear? That is the word Mac Craack used several times today.”
A toothy
smile came to the bear’s face. “Serendipity strikes, Wonder. The eldest of the
bear clan, Anthony the Mellow, says, ‘The path is every step. Lift your vision
above the muck.’ And, I would add, blunder is not possible. No way, no how.”
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AMAZON BUY LINK:
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AUTHOR BIO & LINKS:
Ronald Chapman is owner of
an international speaking and consulting company, Magnetic North LLC. In
addition to international accreditation as a speaker and national awards for
radio commentary, he is the author of two novels, My Name is Wonder (Terra Nova
Publishing, 2016) and A Killer's Grace (Terra Nova Publishing, 2016 and 2012),
two works of non-fiction, Seeing True: Ninety Contemplations in Ninety Days
(Ozark Mountain Publishing, 2008) and What a Wonderful World: Seeing Through
New Eyes (Page Free Publishing, 2004) and the producer of three audio sets,
Seeing True: The Way of Spirit (Ozark Mountain Publishing, 2016, 2005),
Breathing, Releasing and Breaking Through: Practices for Seeing True (Ozark
Mountain Publishing, 2015), and Seeing True – The Way of Success in Leadership
(Magnetic North Audio, 2005). Ron provides a wide array of social media content
at www.SeeingTrue.com,
content for people in
substance abuse recovery at www.ProgressiveRecovery.org,
and other content from his master site, www.RonaldChapman.com. He holds a Masters in Social Welfare from The
University at Albany (New York.) Prior to his relocation to Atlanta, Georgia in
2008, he was a long-time resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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PRAISE:
“…a
book for the ages, with profound truths simply stated. First there was Jonathan
Livingston Seagull and then Yoda—Now there is Wonder…”
-Beverly Molander, Minister and Radio Host of Activating the Power of Yes
“…an exploration of human nature and into the
allegorical realm that shows us how to be wise teachers and guides…”
-Paula Renaye, Author of Living the Life You Love
“Clarity is an aspect of love, it is seeing
clearly. Ron Chapman sees with those eyes. He pays attention as few do to the
miracles around us.”
-Stephen Levine, Author and Teacher
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GIVEAWAY INFO:
Ronald will be awarding a $10 Amazon or B/N GC to
a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.
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Congrats on the tour and thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteAlly, I am especially delighted you chose the excerpt on Boboso from My Name is Wonder. It's one of my favorites, perhaps because it is so whimsical. And thank you for the breadth of your coverage. As an author, I am very aware of how much assistance we need to get audience interest. So thank, thank you, thank you! Ronald Chapman
ReplyDeleteBy the way, love your "fabulous and brunette" identify. Nicely done! Ron
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