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Behind the Book
Audiobook Sample, Author Services, and More
My second published novel, The Rise of Jefferson, shows how a series novel can be launched as a satisfying standalone while remaining true to the larger story. From manuscript editing to print production and launch strategy, it reflects the work behind the book. Scroll down to explore the process and how I apply it for clients.
Audiobook production
Marketing strategy
Print, Kindle, and launch production
Take your ideas from manuscript to
finished book and into the hands of readers.
Audiobook Production
The Rise of Jefferson audiobook is now in production, using professional narration, careful performance direction, and a mastering process designed for clarity, atmosphere, and historical immediacy. As with its predecessor, The Founding Syndicate, the goal is an immersive, independent production shaped around the character and rhythm of the book rather than a generic read-through.
The finished audiobook is still several months away, but the work now underway reflects the same hands-on approach I bring to authors who want their books to sound as deliberate as they read.
Narrated in-studio with noir-style voicework
Features immersive sound cues and character tones
Chapter themes scored with original music motifs
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Every revolution needs a voice.
Let’s help yours cross the distance.
Marketing Strategy
Short-form launch and Father’s Day advertising
America 250 / July 4 promotional poster
Author and radio interviews adapted for YouTube
The launch of The Rise of Jefferson included a coordinated campaign of print artwork, short-form advertising, personal outreach, and long-form interviews. Click the promotional poster shown here to see it in its full-size glory. The accompanying videos range from my personal pitch and a brief Father’s Day launch ad to an animated version of my Chopper Scott radio interview and a full author interview exploring the novel, its historical foundation, and the work behind its publication.
The accompanying videos range from my personal pitch and a brief Father’s Day launch ad to an animated version of my Chopper Scott radio interview and a full author interview exploring the novel, its historical foundation, and the work behind its publication.
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Editorial Sharpening
The Rise of Jefferson was forged draft by draft until every line carried weight. I cut bloat, sharpened dialogue, tightened scenes, strengthened historical detail, and let the voice lead. It’s the same process I bring to every author I work with: polishing the prose, clarifying the story, and revealing its power. If you’ve got a draft with potential, I’ll help you turn it into a weapon.
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Trimmed fat, sharpened voice, tightened pacing
Focused on clarity, rhythm, and precision
Turned rough drafts into weapons with lethal accuracy
A polished page is a well-laid snare.
I will set yours with precision.