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I had so much fun with this last year (and grew my TBR–plus a few others’), that I’m bringing it back. In the spirit of “a rising tide lifts all boats,” for Self-Published Authors Appreciation Week I wanted to give some Self-Published authors a chance to spread some love.

(They also get to do a bit of self-promotion, I mean, c’mon, it’s hard out here…)
Spreading the Self-Pub Love in 20205 with JCM Berne(A returning guest!)


An Elevator Pitch for Something You Love
Cover for Time-Marked Warlock by Shami Stovall

Time-Marked Warlock by Shami Stovall

A warlock can create his own Groundhog Day. What will he do when, for him, time is no object? Solve murders, heal souls, and take as many runs as he needs to craft a perfect day. Bill Murray not included.


My Elevator Pitch by JCM Berne
Cover of Grimdwarf, vol. 1 by JCM Berne
After waking up from a dreamless death with a knife in his eye and no memory of his previous life, a cursed dwarf, a water witch, and his very good dog Blink fight anyone they come across. She’s seeking vengeance and he’s just hoping one of their enemies finds a way to kill him for good.


About this Author
Joe (JCM) Berne writes in a vain attempt to retrocon the tens thousands of hours and dollars he’s spent on comic books, genre fiction, and B movies into job training instead of ‘just a useless hobby.’ And to make his mother proud: results forthcoming.

Website ~ Bluesky ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Instagram ~ YouTube


Be sure to check out Time-Marked Warlock and Grimdwarf, Vol 1: Cursed (admittedly difficult since he hasn’t released it yet, but keep looking!), let’s show them both some love!


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