Andy went hiking in the mountains with his outdoors group one day. He arrived home soaked and smelly. It wasn’t from rain and sweat. After returning to the trailhead following the hike, Andy noticed a vile odor nearby. Turns out it was coming from beneath his right hiking boot. Somewhere along the trail he’d stepped in the … More A Ride on the Wild Side
As you know, an abundance of good news has found its way into our corner of the world this summer. And today, we have even more to share with you. Some of my short stories are about to be published in four different anthologies, starting today through to December. The first of these has just been released. It’s … More Story Time!
His Mom planned a special event for his fifth birthday. After that, he’d start kindergarten, and that meant launching him into life… this little boy was on his way to becoming a ‘creature of the world’. It’s an emotional milestone for any parent. Thus, a family event seemed to be in order to celebrate his … More A Modern Family, Sort Of…
Yes, Halloween is coming. And a new book filled with entertaining tales of things haunting and humorous is being released soon. It’s called ‘Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep’, and some of the stories in this anthology may just keep you up at night peeking behind the curtains. Mine won’t. Yeah, I’m pleased that … More Something New For Halloween
August is your lucky month! From now until September 9, I’m giving away 10 copies of The Ultimate Threat for free! Such a deal! The giveaway is through Goodreads.com, a website designed primarily for readers. It’s an online venue to help readers check out new and existing titles. It provides reviews from other readers and access … More Free Books!
Well folks, we’ve reached another milestone. Arrangements for the first book-signing event for The Ultimate Threat have just been finalized. The “Chapters” chain bookstore in Kelowna, BC, will host a book signing for me on Saturday, August 22 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Come on by and have your copy of The Ultimate Threat … More More Good News!
(Warning: This story contains descriptions that may be disturbing to some. But for those raised on farms: no surprises and a touch of humor.) She stood there as if frozen, her back to the fence. Then she screamed; it was a piercing scream of terror. A headless chicken was staggering toward her, its wings flapping, legs … More Dressing Chickens
By almost any measure, Mrs. George was eccentric. Maybe it was her hair, dyed the color of the setting sun. Or perhaps it was catching a whiff of her breath, seasoned with drops of perfume. Or it could have been her unusual home, decorated randomly with a whimsical collection of relics from bygone glories. Regardless, all … More Mrs. George
I’m delighted to tell you that my novel, The Ultimate Threat, has been receiving great reviews, and even some media coverage. An article appeared today in both the print and online editions of our local newspaper, the Vernon Morning Star. Here’s a link if you’d like to have a look: http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/lifestyles/308201861.html The story mentions that last Saturday, The … More Progress Report
Update: My novel The Ultimate Threat has gone live on Amazon! The publisher, Endeavour Press of London, UK, has just released it on Amazon world wide. Hallelujah! You will find it on Amazon.com books here: http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Threat-James-Osborne-ebook/dp/B00YS7SB5M/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8. Friend Greg Bamford was good enough to tip me. You’ll also find with the Amazon listing a summary of the story that I hope … More Update: We Have A Novel!
JAMES OSBORNE NOVELS 