Post-birthday

Ok, I just entered my 52nd year (birthday 51 was yesterday). Time to get something done.  I’ve started thinking about, and writing, a new Douglas Abledan short story.  As of yet it is untitled, but I know it will take place in the rehab hospital shortly after Douglas is shot and blinded.  Now, rather than just being a patient, he has to learn about his new, dark world and how to live in it.  So, anyone with any suggestions please feel free to leave a comment.  What kind of paces should I put Douglas through?  Is it too soon to give him a mystery to solve?

Wednesdays

What is it about Wednesdays that makes a person slow down?  I’m sitting here trying to think about what I want to write next.  Alas, my brain is in full-blown revolt.  I have a thread coming together for the next Abledan book, but it is still only a tiny thread.  Keep finding new information about Antarctica and new technologies for the blind (like a “smart” white cane complete with cell phone) that I think would be cool for the new book, but that’s as far as I’ve gotten so far.  I’m thinking I need a vacation, but who can afford that these days.

Reviews

I keep getting wonderful reviews for Blind Traveler’s Blues, and I am thrilled about that. I’ve also set up a Douglas Abledan group on Facebook where I invite conversation about my books, my characters, and blindness in general. So, come visit, please.

Getting reviewed

 

Since my second book, Blind Traveler’s Blues, came out I have gone back to those who reviewed my first book, Blind Traveler Down a Dark River, and found that, over time their rules have changed. Some no longer review anything but dead tree books. Others now charge huge fees for reviews. In a changing world where more and more books are being published in Ebook form neither of these two models makes much sense to me.  What is your opinion?  Comments welcome!

A new ebook is born

Ok my dear readers you’ve asked for it and now here it is. Your wait for the sequel to Blind Traveler Down a Dark River is almost over! On Monday, October 24, 2011 you will be able to acquire your very own ebook copy of BLIND TRAVELER’S BLUES.

Meet the Blind Traveler

Have you met the Blind Traveler? His name is Douglas Abledan. He is a blind man, a software designer who has a tendancy to stumble onto murders that need solving. If you haven’t read my first novel, Blind Traveler Down a Dark River don’t fret. Douglas is about to embark on another adventure that is sure to get nasty. Blind Traveler’s Blues is coming SOON to a Kindle near you. Please check it out. Help Douglas solve the crime!

New reviews

I am thrilled that my first book, Blind Traveler Down a Dark River is still getting great reviews years after it was published. Please check out the newest two on Two Lips Reviews (http://www.twolipsreviews.com/content/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6118&Itemid=36) and The World of Books (http://worldofbookreviews.blogspot.com/2011/05/review-blind-traveler-down-dark-river.html)

A New Story

I am about to come out with a new Douglas Abledan short story.

The man behind the Blind Traveler

I’ve been honored with an interview on Jen Wylie’s Blog.  Check it out and learn more about me and my work at http://jlwylie.wordpress.com/2011/03/09/interview-with-author-robert-bennett/

A call for help

What is it like to be blind?  What does the world feel like?  What does it smell like?  These are questions I constantly need to ask myself as I write about my blind protagonist, Douglas Abledan.  I could use help in answering these questions.  I’m officially inviting people to become part of my creative process.  Tell me what new mysteries you think a blind man can solve.  Tell me what challenges a blind detective might have that a seeing person might not.  What tools would be useful to him and what tools wouldn’t be?  While I am asking for feedback, I must mention that I reserve the right to accept or reject any ideas I receive.  Also, any ideas submitted become the property of Robert Bennett and Enabling Words and may be used without compensation.  So, now, let the conversation begin.