IT’S PUBLISHED !

Posted on by James Osborne

I’m pleased to announce that PRESCRIPTION FOR DECEPTION has been released by my publisher Next Chapter Inc. The novel is an international crime thriller, the first in a thriller/suspense trilogy called The Secret Shepherd Conspiracies.

The second book in the trilogy, also to be published by Next Chapter, is called The Plot To Assassinate Secret Shepherd, thus the title for the trilogy. The third book is entitled The Maidstone Conspiracy.

Next Chapter is proving to be a terrific publisher – in addition to their website, they’ve also managed to get PRESCRIPTION FOR DECEPTION listed on five major bookseller websites: Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Google Play and Kobo. The novel is available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook. Not only that, the paper version also offers both the regular format and a large print edition.

First Review:

I was delighted to learn that a very early buyer just posted a wonderful review of my novel, giving it five out of five stars. Here it is:

Well thought-out storyline which I cannot wait to see in film as an excellent action movie or perhaps a mini-series.

Reviews don’t get much better than that. I’d be honored if you’d consider a review. They’re the lifeblood of every author’s creative drive.

If you’d like to have a peek, all of the bookseller websites offer previews. The links:

Amazon: https://a.co/d/77ypq9J

Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/…/prescription-for…/id667076812

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/…/prescrip…/1146273939…

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=51QgEQAAQBAJ

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/ebook/prescription-for-deception

Here’s a synopsis:

After the mysterious death of his parents, Paul Winston’s quiet life as a Colorado rancher changes. His commitment to using his inherited fortune for good quickly makes him the target of a powerful drug syndicate.

With dangers lurking around every corner, Paul and his wife Anne go on the offence against the syndicate, dragging them into a deadly game.

From the streets of London to Istanbul and to war-torn Ukraine, the Winstons close in on the syndicate’s secrets and face dangers they could have never imagined. But is the real threat even closer than they thought?

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  7. Congrats on your new book. Hope you will enter it in the Book Awards for BC Authors contest.

    CALL FOR ENTRIES

    SCWES BOOK AWARDS FOR BC AUTHORS 2025

    Calling all British Columbia indie book authors and publishers, including small presses, indie publishers, university presses, and self-published authors who have a book released in 2023, 2024 or 2025. Receive more recognition, awards and exposure for your books by entering the 2025 SCWES Book Contest. Entry deadline for the 2025 awards program – midnight May 31st, 2025.

    Presented by the Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society to recognize and honour the top published books in the province. The Book Awards for BC Authors contest was formed to provide support and recognition for the book publishing profession, and we encourage all trade and independent authors and publishers to enter their books in the 2025 contest to earn recognition and receive other benefits from having an award-winning book, including:

    • An invitation to the awards reception.
    • Exposure for a full year as a Winner or Finalist on the SCWES.ca website
    • The opportunity to display Winner or Finalist stickers on your book.
    • Potential increased revenue, reviews and interviews.

    Winners will be announced at the Art & Words Festival, Aug. 22-24, Gibsons Public Market, with a $100 prize for the top winners (3 to 4) in each of the following genres:

    !  Fiction                          ! Nonfiction                                 ! Poetry     

    ! Children’s/YA             

    With special awards for those authors identifying as:

    ! Indigenous                     ! Diverse                                     ! Sunshine Coast

    • Submissions will be rated by one or more judging committee member(s).
    • Entries with outstanding merit in each category will be shortlisted.
    • The finalists will be announced by the end of July 2025.
    • Entrants must be BC residents.
    • Winning entries will be announced at Art & Words Festival and books will be on display.

    In addition to the top winners $100 cash prizes, they will receive:

    • Comments from judge(s).
    • Stickers for their book covers.
    • One-year honorary membership in SCWES.
    • A custom certificate.

    Fee:

    • $50 per book
    • $15 per book for youth under 18 years-old. 

    (etransfer to sunshinecoastwritersandeditors@gmail.com, or cheque made payable to SCWES) SUBMISSIONS

    • Mail a hardcopy of each book to 787 Madison Place, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V1 AND an ebook, or PDF of the book (if possible) to sunshinecoastwritersandeditors@gmail.com with a cover letter containing your name, address, phone number, and email address. If you cannot send an electronic version of your book, please send TWO hardcopies.
    • Multiple submissions are allowed but a contest fee must be paid for each submission.
    • Copies cannot be returned to the author.

    EVALUATIONS

    • SCWES judges rate all books submitted and provide comments for the author (upon request). 
    • The comments are the professional opinions of SCWES judges and were solicited by the author when they enter the contest.
    • All comments and ratings are confidential and will not be disclosed by SCWES judges to a third party without prior permission of the author.
    • The author has the right to use comments given by judges for personal or promotional purposes.

    AWARDS CEREMONY

    The awards ceremony is Sat. Aug. 23rd, in the Coastal Room, Gibsons Public Market.

    Nominees’ books will be ordered by Talewind Books in Sechelt, BC. You will love the venue and Coastal vibes of the A&W Festival, please plan on joining us. Good luck to all entrants.

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